What Hypable does

Hypable Impact is a solo-operated consulting and education business founded by Andrew Sims in March 2022, focused on helping podcasters and online creators launch, manage, and monetize their work. The business is the successor to Hypable.com, an entertainment news website co-founded by Sims in 2011 and closed in 2021. Its core offering is one-on-one consulting at $100–$150/hour covering podcast production (recording, editing, equipment, hosting, promotion) and Patreon strategy (reward design, launch planning, fan conversion). Complementary digital products include a 3.5-hour self-paced online course titled "Building the Perfect Patreon" hosted on Teachable (with an instructional designer from Rutgers credited) and an eBook version sold via Amazon Kindle and Gumroad. Two of Sims's own long-running podcasts — MuggleCast (Harry Potter, running since August 2005) and #Millennial (lifestyle, running since January 2015) — function as live proof-of-concept assets, collectively generating roughly $100,000/year in Patreon revenue from 1,800+ Patrons.

The business operates entirely remotely with no physical office, leveraging commodity creator tools: Adobe Audition for audio editing, Audio Hijack and Loopback (Rogue Amoeba) for recording/routing, Zoom for synchronized multi-track remote guest capture, Auphonic for audio leveling/noise reduction, and Audioboom for hosting and host-read ad sales. Distribution is direct-to-creator: consulting booked via the Hypable website, the course sold through Teachable, and the eBook on Amazon/Gumroad. Customer segments are individual and micro-business creators (podcasters as primary, YouTubers and Substack newsletter writers as secondary), with no enterprise or institutional buyers. The business is bootstrapped, privately held by Sims as a sole proprietor with occasional contractors, and serves a global client base (USA, UK, Canada explicitly cited) via online delivery. Credibility signals include four Podcast Awards, Patreon Ambassador status (since 2021), and testimonials from consulting clients.

Revenue mechanics are a mix of professional services (hourly consulting, recurring podcast editing retainers), one-time digital product sales (course and eBook), and Andrew Sims's personal Patreon earnings from the showcase podcasts. The business has no SaaS platform, no API, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Its defensibility rests almost entirely on Sims's personal brand, two decades of continuous podcasting experience, and the demonstrable success of the showcase Patreons used as case studies in the course and consulting practice.

Name

Hypable

Legal name

Hypable Impact

Website

https://hypable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hypable Impact is a solo creator-economy consulting business operated by Andrew Sims, offering podcast production consulting, Patreon strategy advice, and an online course teaching creators how to build and monetize a Patreon, primarily serving individual podcasters and online content creators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creator Economy Consulting

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services (512191), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Hosting & Distribution Platforms (MPAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Measurement, Attribution & Audience Insights (MPACADAI), Open Multimedia OER (video, audio, podcasts, animations) (EDAGAJAF), Creator Tools & Monetization Platforms (Podcasts/Audio) (MPAIADAG)

Keywords

• Podcast consulting
• Patreon consulting
• Podcast editing
• Creator education
• Online course publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Patreon Consulting Services: One-on-one consulting sessions at $150/hour teaching creators how to plan, build, and manage their Patreon. Sessions available via Zoom with recording options.
2. Podcast Editing and Consulting: Podcast editing and consulting at $100/hour. Includes help with launching podcasts, equipment setup, editing, sound quality improvement, and monetization strategies.
3. Online Course Sales: The 'Building the Perfect Patreon' online course sold via Teachable platform. A 3.5-hour comprehensive course with videos, worksheets, quizzes, templates, and written guides. PDF eBook version also available.
4. Patreon Earnings (Personal): Andrew's two managed Patreons (MuggleCast and #Millennial) collectively earn approximately $100,000/year from 1,800+ Patrons, demonstrating proof of concept for consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hypable Impact is a solo-operator consulting and education business run by Andrew Sims that helps podcasters and online creators launch, record, edit, promote, and monetize podcasts and Patreon accounts. Paid offerings include one-on-one Patreon and podcast consulting sessions, weekly podcast editing services, and a self-paced online course titled "Building the Perfect Patreon" (also available as a Kindle/PDF eBook). The two podcasts Andrew hosts himself (MuggleCast and #Millennial) are used as live demonstrations of the methods he teaches.

Product overview

Hypable Impact is a personal consulting and education brand operated by Andrew Sims, offering services and products for podcasters and content creators. The core offerings consist of consulting sessions (podcast and Patreon), an online course ('Building the Perfect Patreon'), an eBook, and weekly podcast editing services. These are complemented by free educational blog content. Two of Andrew's own podcasts — MuggleCast (Harry Potter, since 2005) and #Millennial (lifestyle, since 2015) — serve as live demonstrations of successful podcasting and Patreon monetization. The company does not offer a SaaS platform; all products are service-based or digital goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patreon Consulting Services One-on-one consulting sessions for podcasters, YouTubers, and other online creators to plan, launch, optimize, and manage Patreon accounts. Sessions are conducted via Zoom, phone, or similar channels at $150/hour, with optional recording for later reference. Includes reward brainstorming, existing-Patreon troubleshooting, and strategic guidance.
• Podcast Consulting Services One-on-one podcast consulting sessions teaching creators how to launch, record, edit, release, promote, and monetize podcasts. Covers equipment setup, recording environments, editing, promotion, and monetization strategies. Conducted at $100/hour via Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet.
• Podcast Editing Services Weekly podcast editing and release services including audio leveling, cleaning, and improving sound quality to professional standards. Remotely recorded shows are edited to sound as if panelists are in the same room.
• Building the Perfect Patreon (Online Course) A 3.5-hour comprehensive video course on the Teachable platform teaching creators how to plan, build, launch, and grow a Patreon. Includes original videos, worksheets, quizzes, templates, and written guides. Course purchasers also receive the PDF eBook at no additional charge.
• Building the Perfect Patreon (eBook) A book version of the online course covering the planning, launch, and management process for Patreon, available in Kindle and PDF (Gumroad) formats with visuals and worksheets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two managed Patreons earn combined $100,000/year from 1,800+ Patrons
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patreon (Ambassador Program)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Andrew Sims is part of Patreon's official Ambassador Program as of 2021. This partnership provides credibility through association with Patreon and access to early features, best practices, and community support.
• TeachablecoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform hosting the 'Building the Perfect Patreon' online course. Provides course delivery, payment processing, and student management infrastructure.
• AudioboomcoreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast hosting platform used for MuggleCast and #Millennial. Also sells host-read advertisements for podcasts with 10,000+ listeners. Andrew is loyal to Audioboom for both hosting and ad sales.
• BonjorominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPersonalized video message tool recommended for Patreon creators to welcome new Patrons. Andrew uses and recommends this service for increasing patron retention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hypable
• Instagraminstagram.com/andrewonpatreon
• Facebookfacebook.com/hypable
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hypable

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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