For nearly a decade, Toni Matthews-El has published business topics ranging from cloud communication software to best steps for establishing your own LLC. In addition to Forbes Advisor, she's ...

If you have a favorite YouTuber or podcaster with a decent following, chances are they are getting some of their funding through Patreon. But, what is Patreon, and how does it help creators make money ...

People in artistic fields dream of being their own boss. There's nothing more empowering than bringing a creative project to life independently, whether that's a game, a film, a podcast or a book.

In these uncertain times many people fear for their future and even more so, the economic aftermath of quarantine. Millions have been left unemployed or with large pay cuts and amongst the hardest hit ...

Earning a living online isn’t easy. For years, the primary way to monetize your creative hobby online was through advertisements. Yet the biggest ad-supported platforms only pay creators between $.10 ...

Patreon has been hugely beneficial to me, allowing me to share my stories directly with my most supportive community members (The Nateives). This has also allowed me to focus entirely on doing what I ...

When people think of Patreon they often think about how much money they want to donate to support a project or a person and what kind of rewards they'll get, but they could also be talking about ...

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In December, Patreon CEO Jack Conte shared a list on Twitter predicting what being an independent content creator will be like in 10 years. One of his predictions was that there will be fierce ...

It's 11:16 am on a Saturday, and Jack Conte—bright-eyed, bushy-bearded—is zigzagging around a cramped Los Angeles recording studio, dodging eight musicians, two cameramen, a sound engineer, and a ...