The Point by Brooklyn Family Travelers
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackTravel
A smart, thoughtful dispatch on traveling with points. See the world without sacrificing style, culture, or affordability. Top 35 bestseller in travel 🏆.
2K
140 paid
N/A
Pricing
$9.99/mo
$99/yr annual option
$1K
140 paid subs
$1K/mo – $1K/mo(±0%)
3.8
8.6
0.62%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.0 posts/week
56/100
Variable (~8.8d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Yolo | 138K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Londonist: Things To Do | 100K | +0.5% | Free | substack |
| Oldster Magazine | 84K | N/A | $6/mo | substack |
| Londonist: Keys to the City | 73K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2K | $1,105.27 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 2K | $1,105.27 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 204 similar-size peers in Travel have paid tiers
Pricing position
$9.99/mo vs $5/mo category median (360 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $10 | $99 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 59/100 | 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 75/100 | 25% |
| Publishing Consistency | 18/100 | 10% |
| Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter |
| 69K |
| N/A |
| $8/mo |
| substack |