The Minimalists
444 | The Algorithm
May 27, 2024
The Minimalists podcast features Jack Conte, Founder of Patreon, discussing the death of the follower, earning a living from creative work, and balancing revenue demands with the joy of creating. They explore ethical promotion, dream careers, audience engagement, and the importance of authenticity in creative pursuits.
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- Promoting creative work ethically by connecting with the audience through platforms like Patreon and newsletters rather than traditional ads.
- Creators feeling pressured to conform to algorithms, compromising authentic self-expression, and the importance of defining success beyond metrics for a gratifying creative journey.
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The Dilemma of Promoting Creative Work in a Minimalist Way
Promoting creative work, like a children's book, without relying on traditional advertisements was explored. The hosts discussed stepping back from social media and focusing on connecting with the audience through platforms like Patreon and newsletters to avoid contributing to online noise.
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