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Nine Patreon Mistakes that are Costing You Money

Episode Summary

Mistakes that comic creators are making on Patron that are costing them money. Successful Patreon strategies that work. Unpublishing a Patreon tier.

Episode Notes

Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss mistakes that comic creators are making on Patron that are costing them money. Today's show is brought to you by Wacom, the maker of the powerful, professional, portable Wacom One!

Questions asked and topics covered...

Stop saying "Support me on Patreon!"
People want things for their money — stop talking about what's in it for YOU, and start talking about what's in it for the BACKERS.
Get rid of your $1 tier
The $2 level is a Support tier. Don't give away rewards at this level
Too many tiers
Too much CHATTER in your tiers
Don't offer Physical rewards
Social media messaging — frequent, consistent and significant
Inconsistent delivery — Want a monthly pledge? Then you need to offer a monthly reward.
Successful Patreon strategies that work
How to UNpublish a Patreon tier
Encouraging a young cartoonist

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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

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