matthewb
@matthewb
I think I have spent at least 10yr directly or indirectly grappling with the unsustainable nature of creative output (music, photography, “content,” whatever) ultimately it’s just a black pill to swallow that most content is not going to be profitable to produce unless you’re top 1% or higher
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Maxbrain Capital
@viybz
Define profitable? Make profit? Or sustainable main source of income?
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matthewb
@matthewb
enough so that you aren’t working 8-12hr/day on other things, which largely prevents you from producing new things
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Maxbrain Capital
@viybz
That’s fair.. I think today more than ever, if you stay consistent, and build 10k followers, there’s a really good chance you can turn that into a salary. Potentially even 1000 TRUE followers that really support you.. But let’s say 10k followers. Get 5% of your 10k followers to sign up to patreon at $25/month to support the cause. $150k And that’s one of the simplest, least creative ways to monetize. Could even cut it in half 🤷♂️ I think building a community is easier than it’s ever been. That’s all any of it really is imo. I don’t think you have to be in the top 1% of skill level to make it a full time job. The size of the community carries a lot of creators, not necessarily the quality of their work.
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DV
@degenveteran.eth
I hate charging... That's my problem
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Maxbrain Capital
@viybz
There is a way to go about it that aligns with your system. There’s a handful of ways… I’ve never once had a call of action to my followers. Or tried to sell them anything. (This is all Instagram related to me, not necessarily FC). I hate the idea of “charging” too..but if you’re honest, then it is what it is. You can use storytelling to your advantage too. It’s a relationship, and you can’t carry the relationship as a creator forever. It won’t last. I’m still trying to get to 10k, but decided this year I’m going to start selling something bc there’s a bunch of people that want to support me. I think it’s super helpful to give the consumer an opportunity to support you. Sorry for my rambling 😬
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