The Benefits of Having a Patron

Patreon and channel memberships are a way for YouTube creators to make money without relying on other people. The idea is that you're not beholden to a brand or ad revenue, but it's the closest thing to being independently wealthy. "Every every dollar I've ever gotten from Patreon goes straight into production," he says. 'I would feel such a sense of guilt and like obligation if that were my main source of revenue'

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