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YouTube, for example, now requires 10,000 views in order for a channel to be allowed to advertise.
Patreons setup offers a way to break through this barrier; those who follow your page financially support you.
One example is Joanna Penn, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
She has been using her Patreon page,The Creative Penn, since mid-2015.
She started podcasting in March 2009 and eventually needed a way to offset the costs as her audience grew.
To date,she has made over $21,000.
Build an Audience First
Before Penn got started on Patreon, she had been podcasting for nearly six years.
If you build up goodwill first, people are more likely to support you, she says.
Grow strong roots first, then branch out for payments.
Penn stresses it takes time to gain traction on Patreon.
She almost gave up after the first few months, but over time her followers have grown.
You will start small but if youre offering enough value, your support will grow, says Penn.
On Patreon, patience and persistence are key to making a profit.
Dont Promise Anything You Cant Deliver
Some Patreon users like to offer incentives to their patrons.
Penn, for example, offers bonus audio if her patrons meet a separate goal amount.
She warns you should be careful when offering these incentives, though.
verify you dont promise anything in your stretch goals that you wont be able to deliver, she says.
She gives some examples of unrealistic incentives, such as personalized calls or customized posts.
Kelly Smith is a junior writer and engagement specialist at The Penny Hoarder.
Catch her on Twitter at @keywordkelly.
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