Sarah Chen
Creator Economy Analyst
Sarah spent 5 years building and monetizing content on YouTube and newsletters before pivoting to creator economy research. She has personally managed channels from zero to 500K subscribers and understands the real numbers behind creator income.
Articles by Sarah Chen
May 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Amazon FBA Hidden Fees: The Real Cost Per Unit Most Sellers Miss
Most FBA sellers track referral fees and FBA fees. The sellers who stay profitable long-term also track storage, returns, PPC, aged inventory, and inbound shipping. Here's the full cost breakdown.
Read articleMay 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Burnout By the Numbers: When Overwork Stops Paying Off
Past 50 hours per week, productivity per hour collapses. Past 55 hours, the extra hours produce nothing. The research on overwork is unambiguous — and most companies are ignoring it.
Read articleMay 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Email Marketing Still Beats Social: The ROI Data for 2025
Email generates $36–42 for every $1 spent, making it the highest-ROI marketing channel by a wide margin. Yet most brands invest 80% of their marketing budget in social. Here's the full comparison.
Read articleMay 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Remote vs Office Productivity: What the Data Actually Shows in 2025
The remote work productivity debate has generated more opinion than evidence. Here's what the largest peer-reviewed studies actually found — and why the answer is more complicated than either side admits.
Read articleMay 16, 2026 · 5 min read
How Long Should You Actually Study? The Science of Optimal Learning
More study time is not the same as more learning. The research on session length, spacing, and retrieval practice is precise — and most students do the opposite of what works.
Read articleMay 10, 2025 · 3 min read
How Much Do Top YouTubers Actually Make Per View?
The numbers YouTube shows creators are not what they're actually earning. Here's the real math on CPM, RPM, and what a million views is worth in 2025.
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