237: 5 Reasons you Should start a Subscription box in 2026
DEC 24, 202516 MIN
237: 5 Reasons you Should start a Subscription box in 2026
DEC 24, 202516 MIN
Description
If you’ve been sitting on a subscription box idea for way too long, this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 5 powerful reasons why 2026 is an incredible time to start a subscription box. Yes, even if you’ve been watching this space for years and wondering if it’s “too late.”
Spoiler alert: it’s not. Not even close.
We’ll talk about market opportunity, recurring revenue, loyal customers, and why subscription boxes continue to thrive. Especially for niche, well-positioned brands.
I get asked all the time: “Is it too late to start a subscription box?”The truth? The industry is still growing fast, and there is so much room for niche boxes done well.
The global subscription box market passed $37 billion in 2025
It’s projected to grow past $100 billion in the next few years
You don’t need a subscription box for everyone - just a box for your people.
Reason #1: You Don’t Have to Constantly Sell
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the daily hustle of:
Posting
Emailing
Promoting
Starting over tomorrow
Subscription boxes allow you to sell once and get paid month after month, building revenue that compounds instead of resets.
In a world where:
Organic reach is down
Ads cost more
Attention is scattered
Recurring revenue brings stability and peace of mind.
Reason #2: You Build Loyal, Raving Fans
Subscribers open more emails and engage more deeply
Long-term subscribers turn into your best customers
Community is one of the biggest hidden benefits of a subscription box
(My average subscriber stays 17 months - and that relationship matters.)
Reason #3: The Product Is Already Sold
You’re buying inventory after customers have already said yes.
Less risk
Less waste
Easier planning
Better cash flow
And in 2026, customers want thoughtful, intentional products, not mass-produced clutter.
Reason #4: You Get to Create Something You Love
In a world full of:
Screens
Algorithms
AI-generated everything
A subscription box is different. It’s real. It’s tangible. It’s personal.
Whether your box is built around products, creativity, education, or connection, your passion becomes the experience, and your audience feels that.
Reason #5: Predictable, Consistent Revenue
Feast-and-famine sales cycles are exhausting.
Subscription boxes give you:
Stability
The ability to plan ahead
Freedom to hire help or take a break
Revenue that doesn’t disappear if one post flops
There is nothing like watching renewals hit your account month after month.
If you think it’s “too late,” here’s the shift to make:
The most successful subscription boxes aren’t broad. They’re specific.
People want to feel:
Seen
Connected
Part of something
If you’ve been waiting… This is your sign.
If you’re ready to move from thinking to planning, I want you to join me for my FREE 6 in 60 Workshop. In just 60 minutes, I’ll walk you through how to plan 6 months of subscription boxes that speak directly to your ideal customer. Whether you’re still brainstorming or ready to launch, this workshop will give you clarity and momentum.
Join me for this episode to hear why 2026 is a smart, strategic time to launch a subscription box. And how this business model can give you the stability, freedom, and momentum you’ve been craving.
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