The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside cohost T.K. Coleman, they help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.
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episode 289: Working for Self
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 feedback 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
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