289 | Working for Self 1r5i35

Joshua and Ryan talk about how to take back control of our income and our creative outcomes by making a living on our own as an aspiring creator, small business owner, artist, or entrepreneur with the CEO of Patreon, Jack Conte, and they answer the following questions: Why did Jack start Patreon? (04:40) Where do you find the most practical from your audience? (13:25) How do I best prepare myself to make the jump from working full-time for others to working full-time as a small business owner with as much tranquility as possible? (15:46) What should be my primary focus as a budding entrepreneur? (18:20) How did Jack benefit from his “not be prudent” approach to his professional pursuits? (22:23) When do you know it’s time to turn your side hustle into your full-time business? (26:00) What is the first step I should take to become an online creator? (27:32) What do you mean by “add value”? (28:55) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast The Minimalists: minimalists.com/ 3w3x2w