In today’s episode, we discuss the intricacies of Patreon and whether it's the perfect match for your podcasting journey. Are you an indie podcaster looking to generate recurring revenue? We are joined on stage by community members Julie Lokun and Chris Vaglio to discuss their strategies using Patreon. We explore how to maximize creativity while monetizing your skills through tiered memberships on Patreon (and others like it). Whether you're just starting out or have an established audience, this is a can't-miss conversation jam-packed with actionable i...
In today’s episode, we discuss the intricacies of Patreon and whether it's the perfect match for your podcasting journey. Are you an indie podcaster looking to generate recurring revenue? We are joined on stage by community members Julie Lokun and Chris Vaglio to discuss their strategies using Patreon. We explore how to maximize creativity while monetizing your skills through tiered memberships on Patreon (and others like it). Whether you're just starting out or have an established audience, this is a can't-miss conversation jam-packed with actionable insights!
Highlights:
[3:17] Update on the Empowered Podcasting Conference.
[8:08] Ice-Breaker: Have you ever purchased bonus content from a podcast?
[11:47] Patreon usage and creator support.
[17:57] Overcoming public speaking anxiety and transitioning to Patreon.
[21:40] Switching from Buy Me a Coffee to Patreon for creators.
[29:48] Using Gumroad for content creators.
[37:58] Membership groups and crowdfunding for podcast revenue.
[40:13] Patreon usage and tiered memberships for content creators.
[42:16] Creating a membership program for a podcast.
[47:32] Using Patreon for monetization and community engagement.
[52:24] Podcast funding and experimentation.
[56:01] Starting a Patreon for podcasters with small audiences.
Links & Resources:
Empowered Podcasting Conference June 28-30 (Charlotte): https://empoweredpodcasting.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/
Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/
ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com
Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/
Stacy’s NJ/Virtual Meetup March 26 at 6:30pm EST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podcast-and-youtube-creators-community-podcast-marketing-monetization-tickets-853127997807
Connect with Julie Lokun:
https://www.julielokuncoaching.com/voiceofreason
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjulielokun/
https://www.cre8tivecon.com/
Connect with Chris Vagilo:
https://www.rockitgrowthagency.com/about/
https://www.songswapshowdown.com
https://www.patreon.com/songswapshowdown/posts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvaglio
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