On: Having 170 competitors in not an obstacle

[brtkdotse]

Still, unless you try to dodge taxes, I’d say only half - if that - makes it into your pocket.

[PaulDavisThe1st → brtkdotse]

I "run" a FLOSS project that grosses about US$20k/month. Actual expenses are less than US$150/month, which leaves the vast majority available to enter the pockets of the people (currently generally just two) who get paid. This year, we've also chosen to accumulate almost US$40k for future project "purposes".

As a resident of New Mexico, I put aside 23% of my gross income for federal and state tax, and that is normally within a few hundred dollars of the correct amount.

[unreal37 → brtkdotse]

Back when I was making $20k per month working on my own, almost 100% went into my pocket except for taxes.

Not sure why you'd look down upon that amount. It's a good lifestyle business if you can do that consistently.