Would like your feedback on business models.... I spent most of my career in investment research. The options of business models were -  1) consulting/subscription (user pays) 2) sponsorships/advertising (product provider pays) 3) transactions/brokerage (user pays on transactions) 4) ad valorem fees embedded in product (user pays % fee) As I moved to education and media (and isn't research, education and media on the same continuum of content anyway?), it seems I only have the first two options. The book 'The Content Trap' was educational on how some media properties are able to charge subscription while most struggle.  Does anyone have any other ideas on how I can make independent educational content available to those who want it? If it helps, think of leading media houses...are they in the news business or advertising business? If they were to switch to paid subscriptions, would you pay? Do you understand difference between a platform and content provider? Thanks …see more