Patreon CEO Gives BAD ADVICE

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  • Опубліковано 31 сер 2022
  • Every few months I feel like I hit a limit - like I’m accumulating unending change, ongoing projects, and disarray, and I’m giving it everything I have but barely keeping up. After talking with hundreds (thousands?) of creators over the years, I’ve learned that I’m not alone in that feeling - it’s quite common for creative people to have a sense that life is an onslaught of chaos and obligation. So I wanted to put together a talk to explain what I do about that feeling - and how I get to the other side.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 118

  • @petethedoodler
    @petethedoodler Місяць тому +5

    I am too scared of success and my inner saboteur says I cannot be, despite creating every day and feeling I have something to contribute. I have created five or six Patreon accounts over the years and always feel guilty for charging for my creative. Even now, I give most of it away. Thank you for this amazing movie. Extremely inspiring. Made me get my ipad out and paint. Peace✌️Love❤️Doodles✏️

  • @McShag420
    @McShag420 2 місяці тому +7

    All I knew about Jack Conte is that he is part of Scary Pockets, one of two band leaders of Pomplamoose and an awesome musician. I am absolutely floored he also started Patreon!

    • @foljs5858
      @foljs5858 Місяць тому

      And Scary Pockets or Pomplamoose gave you the idea that he's an "awesome musician"? That's not even low standards, it's reverse standards!

  • @DavidJonasdesign
    @DavidJonasdesign Рік тому +42

    I just used you as you used Gary Vee :) Thanks for being humble, confident, an exhibitionist, a hard worker, an amazing musician but most of all for trying so hard to be honest. You have been consistently kicking ass for so many years! Keep it up (if it suits you...)

    • @ithurtsbecauseitstrue1922
      @ithurtsbecauseitstrue1922 Місяць тому +2

      Let conservatives use the platform without censorship too. Thatd be nice

    • @opti21
      @opti21 Місяць тому

      I was going to say, he’s my Gary Vee too haha

  • @BiscuitBliss
    @BiscuitBliss Місяць тому +1

    To all the Creators & Artists out there --- THANK YOU!!!!! from an Old White Lady - consumer/audience member. My hope & fear as an OWL is that I will die while there is still stuff to consume. Thank you so much for filling my days. I am never bored.

  • @milikoshki
    @milikoshki Рік тому +22

    Your pit stains when public speaking make me feel better about myself, Jack. This is awesome. I enjoyed all of it :)

    • @marcusanthony179
      @marcusanthony179 Рік тому +2

      I can do better than that: I have shit stains in my underwear. So top that, JACK!!!

  • @Lonestardebater
    @Lonestardebater Рік тому +6

    The bell curve for human attributes is brilliant. I've had this on my mind a lot recently -- the changes that will make one person's life vastly better is the exact opposite of what the next person needs. When unhelpful, universal life advice ranges from irrelevant to actively harmful. It helps both the speaker and listener to be aware of this dynamic so they can compensate or qualify advice.

  • @sylviaodhner
    @sylviaodhner Рік тому +3

    Jack, you are my favorite inspirational speaker, hands down. I also hate advice, especially in the form of "everyone should do this one thing," with a side of "if you're not doing it, you'll never succeed!"

  • @Artzbysara
    @Artzbysara Рік тому +9

    I really really love your storytelling style, humbleness, realness and how your heart showed through your videos!
    Thank you for being an amazing creator, artist, and entrepreneur.. every video I get new insights and feel expansion in my soul🙏

  • @crislozano
    @crislozano Рік тому +4

    This talk is applicable to so many fields! I’m a college professor and I get ideas from Jack about how to tackle issues at the department, how to organize and get inspired for my research, and how to be a better teacher. Gracias ❤️

  • @nguday2003
    @nguday2003 7 місяців тому +1

    I love the self-introspection! Very helpful to see your process.

  • @caioalmeidas
    @caioalmeidas Рік тому +4

    Man you are awesome! Just wanted to say that you are a real inspiration for me. I have a band, i’m finishing film school and i cofounded a tech startup. So the topics that you speak helps me so much on all of those fronts. Thanks for all the knowledge!!

  • @ItsThreezy
    @ItsThreezy 6 місяців тому

    One of the most inspiring talks I’ve ever heard! Thank you Jack!

  • @jeromeblanchet685
    @jeromeblanchet685 6 місяців тому

    I haven't finished seeing that video yet and it is already the most inspirational one I have seen in years, I really thank you for that, I was really down, feeling stuck in my musicianship path but it gives me perspective, thanks again, I mean F*** you Jack !

  • @ariatta6
    @ariatta6 Рік тому +1

    The customized design-problem solving I think is totally brilliant. I gotta screen capture that list of questions, and tailor them a bit. That's exactly how my brain works too. I especially loved you talking about how writing helps you escape circular thought patterns. I'm going to explore that even more than I already was. Thank you so much for this. Helpful for me as a musician, a parent, and as a human in general.

  • @LucasYokota
    @LucasYokota 10 місяців тому

    The way you look authentic (even on stage) was making me feel good to "be true to myself". AWESOME talk!

  • @ahmetraa
    @ahmetraa Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing and spreading your energy!

  • @mnewman7303
    @mnewman7303 3 місяці тому

    Great thought process. Thanks for revealing the hard creative work that goes on behind the scenes.

  • @samstevens4367
    @samstevens4367 Рік тому

    just saw that you are the creator of patreon from a sailing la vagabonde video, and i remembered your name (and i think a few assembly performances) from way back in the day at st. mark's. small world! thanks for creating something that has changed a lot of people's lives for the better!

  • @HitenderThejaswi
    @HitenderThejaswi 7 місяців тому

    One of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam !!! and btw Jack... I use you as my inspiration machine... (along with Casey and GaryVee). Thank you for this video.... kind of validated all of the things that I've been figuring out and feeling lately.

  • @VadiEfe
    @VadiEfe Рік тому

    A rare video keeping me focused for 35 minutes. Amazing speech! And I loved the creator lounge @ Cheer up charlies sponsored by Patreon this Sxsw. Wish i saw this speech live.

  • @DannyClarkeVlog
    @DannyClarkeVlog Рік тому

    Brilliant video. @casey brought me here, and I am so glad. What an inspiration you are. Keep leading! Cheers

  • @MichaelBrooksUK
    @MichaelBrooksUK Рік тому +33

    Many of us are glad you didn't give up on Patreon. You have given so many creators the freedom to live with less worry.

  • @duppyoscar
    @duppyoscar Місяць тому

    Awesome keynote. Thanks bro!

  • @zenjolino
    @zenjolino 27 днів тому

    I shared this video to a lot of my folks saying „You really need to watch this - F*CK YOU, BEN (you’ll understand after watching the video)“ - I so much enjoyed watching this video! Thank you so much. I appreciate you for what you do! Before my next workshop or during my next inspiration crisis - I‘m gonna watch this as inspiration trigger ;)

  • @swivelmaster
    @swivelmaster Рік тому

    Wow, great talk! I teared up a bit towards the end.

  • @paulmarvik
    @paulmarvik 6 місяців тому

    I love your content Jack. It's really valuable to me and funny ;-) Stay like you are, a great human being.

  • @RyanMear
    @RyanMear 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, your company has literally changed my life. I've been able to go to Japan, a lifelong dream. Thanks

  • @ChristopherGronlund
    @ChristopherGronlund Рік тому

    Damn, this is wonderful! Thanks for Patreon and all the other things you do!

  • @gutsyphilip
    @gutsyphilip Рік тому

    I haven't even watched yet, but I've been waiting for this upload for a long time😊

  • @AndersBarslund
    @AndersBarslund Рік тому +1

    🙏What an absolutely lovely talk. There’s a point in 40 weeks about how you value anything higher when it’s been hard to get to. A Big Mac has pretty low value, where a home cooked meal has much a higher value. To yourself of course. 40 weeks call it friction. The higher friction the higher value and enjoyment…

  • @CharlieLamdin
    @CharlieLamdin Рік тому

    That. Was. Awesome. Thank you Jack. (by the way I met Nataly in England earlier this year! Star struck 🤩)

  • @JohnathanVanProoyen
    @JohnathanVanProoyen Рік тому +1

    Jack, I still remember learning that you're the creator of Patreon. I was a fan of your music at the time (still am). Love your work, hope to hear something from you in the future. Best of luck!

  • @FabianEicke
    @FabianEicke Рік тому +2

    That was awesome! Fu** you Jack for being so honest to yourself and to others. This Video pushes me forward to my dreams 🚀

  • @Afrotechmods
    @Afrotechmods Рік тому +1

    Your vibe is the best.

  • @tylerrobb
    @tylerrobb Рік тому

    Jack your videos inspire me like Gary Vee does you. Thanks for uploading, truly.

  • @Dan-Black
    @Dan-Black Рік тому +4

    Personally, as a patron of several artists on Patreon, I still prefer the per-"thing" model. But I will concede that since many of the artists prefer the per-month schedule, it's a good option to have for them. I just hope you never get rid of the original option! That does still work best for many artists, for exactly the reasons you thought… and more.
    Great video! Advice, non-advice, everything. I actually think the part about figuring out what gets me into an inspired mood, and then intentionally replicating that, will help a lot.
    As for the rest, I don't think any of your "advice" was bad, and much of the other stuff is still good and relevant to me. But taking it all as those individual data points, and knowing it won't all be the right advice for myself , is, itself, great advice. ("Fuck you, Jack!") I think I'm fairly good at filtering out what's good for me and what isn't so relevant or applicable; but either way, I just like hearing about others' experiences, because it does give me data points to construct a better image of what I guess could be called "The Whole". So thank you for that; it's _all_ interesting and helpful, whether it's directly useful in my own situation or not.

    • @Journeymanlive
      @Journeymanlive Рік тому +1

      it's totally a great idea, per thing. I'd even love a "tip jar", pick a thing, and drop money, no strings attached. per month is such a cold old model, I have no idea why anyone would want to add more suscription after energie, internet, taxes, yada yada. but hey it's me, glad it works. Glad if "per thing" or "tip jar" can exist too.

    • @Dan-Black
      @Dan-Black Рік тому

      @@Journeymanlive Yeah, a tip jar would be cool… though, admittedly, for the ones I'm already supporting in a recurring commitment, I doubt I'd use it much. Maybe for others, though, that I don't support in the recurring model. And maybe even my regular ones now and then, like for the ones that I wish I could afford to give more regularly, but at least I could give them an extra bonus every once in awhile.

    • @Journeymanlive
      @Journeymanlive Рік тому

      @@Dan-Black yes flexibility, dig it? drop something. I'm surprised about the monthy model being so prevalent, I guess we may now live in a world of routine, Netflix, and all things in boxes, pre-paid, link to you account. But there is no way I get some indie, traveller, crazy people to monthly subs. I love busking, and originally Patreon was kinda of that, digitally, like 2$ per song. GREAT original idea from Jack. Anyway the more ways to feed artists we like, the better.

  • @PortfolioAutomotive
    @PortfolioAutomotive Рік тому +1

    This is really… interesting. I can’t think of a better way to describe it. I’ve had a lot of these notions and theories about many of your points but never as a whole (like you’ve presented). Awkwardly emotional moment for me as I write this, but thank you for putting this together… I think this video will really help me help so many more people by adding clarity to what it knew was out there.
    Thank you
    ….FU Jack 🥂

  • @michaelhansen4115
    @michaelhansen4115 Рік тому

    holy balls Jack, there is so much to say but ill leave you with a massive gratitute that won't be enough to encapsulate the importance of this talk. Thank you!

  • @trancemuter
    @trancemuter Рік тому

    thanks for this!

  • @RemarkableU-PROfficial
    @RemarkableU-PROfficial 9 місяців тому

    I imagine Gary Vee would be very proud of your SUBTRACTION sequence. And, honored that he inspires you. You inspire me. Thank you Jack!

  • @joelcmckenna
    @joelcmckenna Рік тому

    Jack . SInce the day you got that Kia, TO this day the way you have created that aera module of growth reinforces me to belive you are awesome.

  • @ramiro2533
    @ramiro2533 Рік тому

    Jack, this talk is amazing! Same as you with GaryV, I wanna hear more like this every morning! F* y0u, Jack. 🤩

  • @ZeroCowerSilber
    @ZeroCowerSilber 8 місяців тому

    I always come back to this video to stop myself from quitting

  • @PicturePerfectMemori
    @PicturePerfectMemori Рік тому +1

    I totally did not realize that Jack created Patreon! I've been a Pomplemoose follower for like 10 years! Love you guys!
    If you're still the CEO, can you explain why Patreon is essentially a platform that supports MAPs? There are some creators who have been kicked off for non hateful "hate speech" that wasn't actual hate speech, nor did it even take place on the Patreon platform, and yet there are creators still on there who are downright pedos and creeps. Make it make sense, Jack. Is this one of those custom design problems you can solve?

  • @bff2109
    @bff2109 Рік тому +1

    Jack I am only writing this because I think you will see it. I have drank your cool aid I believe in the second renaissance and I am leaving college next year with the goal of being a creator. You are allowing me to believe that there is a world out there that will pay for my art. Thank your and keep working hard. You will be hearing the band belmaus very soon.

    • @user-lq4qs8yg2b
      @user-lq4qs8yg2b 9 місяців тому

      Go for it, you have the world right in your hands! belmaus Let's Go!

  • @Handpans
    @Handpans Рік тому

    28:11 gave me chills...

  • @wasbeen
    @wasbeen Рік тому

    Thanks for your inspiration, and passing on some "good advice"

  • @TechMyLifeVideo
    @TechMyLifeVideo Рік тому +1

    I would love to discuss this with you on our podcast. I interested how you view teaches and coaches, if all advice is bad, what about psychologists. Advice needs to be targeted with a knowledge of the individual you are giving it to, or sorted and processed by the individual along with all their other knowledge and advice received to see how it can be applied.

  • @Lisa-ve8de
    @Lisa-ve8de 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Jack for all your love and the pure expression of who you are ❤

  • @hangaczedulas9092
    @hangaczedulas9092 Місяць тому

    You are awsome... you defenitely made me more confident to be my self.... I hope one day I meet you and refer back to this comment, to prove and say: see I took your advice :)

  • @bordibalint
    @bordibalint 11 місяців тому

    what a video / talk wow. 👏👏👏

  • @FabrizioGibilaro
    @FabrizioGibilaro Рік тому

    Created my inspirational playlist on You Tube and added this video to it. F### you Jack! ❤❤❤

  • @willemvandebeek
    @willemvandebeek Рік тому

    Love You, Jack!

  • @jameshansen8684
    @jameshansen8684 Рік тому

    don't ever give up jack
    we'll hang in Carlsbad sometime
    love, your actual biggest fan

  • @beardyman
    @beardyman Рік тому

    Love you, Jack xxx

  • @LaneCarter
    @LaneCarter Рік тому

    Jack Conte talks always hit different

  • @tzx119wade
    @tzx119wade 7 місяців тому

    It's f**king awesome speech

  • @ykvlv_ai
    @ykvlv_ai Рік тому

    You are brilliant.

  • @robertsmme
    @robertsmme Рік тому +1

    Honestly, you make me feel tired, but thanks for that.

  • @gaithouri
    @gaithouri 6 місяців тому

    this is coooool

  • @jkdubb
    @jkdubb Рік тому

    Well said Jack!

  • @jazzfan7491
    @jazzfan7491 Рік тому

    Instant classic!

  • @djazzelicious
    @djazzelicious Місяць тому

    You are talking about Dunning Krueger effect

  • @Makebuildmodify
    @Makebuildmodify Рік тому +1

    The best bad advice I've heard.

  • @NathanYoungLibrary
    @NathanYoungLibrary Рік тому +1

    Do you guys (perhaps you specifically, Jack) have a second-in-command type or a COO type around you? Almost every part of what you're saying has been primary drivers of team burnout, or these sort of personally revelatory systems that you seem to have to come up with on your own to sustain the things you really want to do, and these questions you're asking yourself and the team around you... these are things that 2iC types do naturally and are energized BY. Actually, my co-author and I are writing a book we're calling "How to be Second" about people we call "Seconds" talking about those types of humans. (Tend to be more in the shadows, curious, generalist/operational, makes plans and processes, runs the stuff but wants someone with a big idea to inspire them, etc - think Batman and Robin as the dynamic duo and Alfred as the Second-in-command.)
    Curious if you've ever looked into that or have people like that around you.

  • @HaykTarkhanyan
    @HaykTarkhanyan Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @stuartgilroy
    @stuartgilroy Рік тому

    Thanks Jack

  • @Eutrofication
    @Eutrofication Рік тому

    I had no clue that Dom Fera works for pomplamoose now wowee

  • @SNOC
    @SNOC Рік тому

    Jack I hope you know that your speeches are as important to many of us, as the TedTalk from Benjamin Zander is to you :)

  • @valleyDweller
    @valleyDweller 7 місяців тому

    I need more left scooch.

  • @cstoomey
    @cstoomey Місяць тому

    You're my Gary Vee Jack Conte. :)

  • @mrfleamino9350
    @mrfleamino9350 Рік тому

    interesting one, you are my Hero now

  • @RenatoVargas
    @RenatoVargas Рік тому

    If all that is what it takes, no wonder I haven't gotten anywhere...

  • @johnviera3884
    @johnviera3884 Місяць тому

    i have never used Patreon because of the monthly fee. And I never will until they figure out their plan. Free and pay. Mixed feed free/pay. if you want watch the free content that’s available if you don’t wanna pay

  • @welcometotues
    @welcometotues Рік тому

    You are so cool!

  • @johnviera3884
    @johnviera3884 Місяць тому

    I don’t understand song per week. Playboi Carti has not released an album in three years and he’s the biggest hip-hop artist in the world.
    when was the last time you heard of anything by Sacha Baron Cohen?
    Do you think if he releases something tomorrow it’s not gonna blow up?

  • @tylerparkermusic
    @tylerparkermusic 10 місяців тому

    27:00

  • @mollykopp3482
    @mollykopp3482 Рік тому

    Good Advice

  • @PeteYagmin
    @PeteYagmin Рік тому

    I have to disagree that per creation is inherently a bad idea. I like the idea for the very reason you outlined - creating on a schedule is intensely stressful, but I understand that the subscription model is a smart business decision.

  • @BeniRoseMusic
    @BeniRoseMusic Рік тому

    Listen if your head of audio ever leaves, I can step in and you won't even need to learn a new name.

  • @marcusaurelius6607
    @marcusaurelius6607 Рік тому

    the author is deaf so he maxed out sound level

  • @runstrong9559
    @runstrong9559 Рік тому

    i thought you bought subbable from hank?? may be misremembering

  • @escritoriodecristal
    @escritoriodecristal Рік тому

    wow

  • @ithurtsbecauseitstrue1922
    @ithurtsbecauseitstrue1922 Місяць тому

    i liked Patreon until they started kicking off conservatives and censoring creators for mainstream Republican views, including concerns as parents - even if they only voiced those politically incorrectes views elsewhere, and not in Patreon.
    I grew up in the 80s. Even far leftists would routinely say: I disagree with what you say, but defend to the death your right to say it.
    I recall the controversy of censoring crude rap music. Where we believe in free speech for porn and filth - but not for the free exchange of actual ideas, apparently.
    Not to mention a design contest for logo, rather than paying an artist? a 99 designs? Ethics = 0.
    Yeah. This guy should not be held up as a high bar.

  • @GRUBB-MUDD
    @GRUBB-MUDD Рік тому +2

    *I saw u uploaded. aint missing this. u r my 2nd fav youtuber. wish one day to do a colab* BTW finally my stuff is catching a lil traction

    • @GRUBB-MUDD
      @GRUBB-MUDD Рік тому +1

      BTW my fav youtuber is not active anymore, so really that makes u my favorite, congrats on the success on patreon

    • @jonclement
      @jonclement Рік тому +2

      @@GRUBB-MUDD At this point, you may as well share your youtube suggestion. We won't judge

    • @GRUBB-MUDD
      @GRUBB-MUDD Рік тому

      @@jonclement yea sir thanks

  • @jonclement
    @jonclement Рік тому

    when did you learn to speak so quickly? A pleasing pace. Maybe my tongue is too big to do the same.

  • @PatrickPoet
    @PatrickPoet Рік тому

    This was fun:) I was a Julia Nunes fan and so got onto Lauren O'Connell and via her got on to youse guyz and got to watch the beginning of Patreon. It was cool. I still explain to people that it's crowd funding patronage of the arts;) I haven't seen much from Julia for years. I consider Lauren's songwriting the poetic equivalent of Dylan. They're a spirit animal or something for me. I feel safer that they're in the world. I see your's and Natalie's music by far the most. Lauren still has the best lip curl;) Here's an epic concert with Natalie, Julia, and Lauren ua-cam.com/video/d_9W0DIiGLg/v-deo.html

  • @RangeWilson
    @RangeWilson Рік тому

    Can't you find anybody else besides Gary Vee? The dude's an utterly shameless scammer.

  • @DebraQuincy
    @DebraQuincy 2 місяці тому

    Admit your customer support STINKS! And move on!

  • @Turnpost2552
    @Turnpost2552 7 місяців тому

    Adddddd

  • @clarencemurray2076
    @clarencemurray2076 Рік тому

    And now you laid off your employees lol

  • @MordorXP
    @MordorXP Рік тому

    Hahaha

  • @PatThompsonNL
    @PatThompsonNL 10 місяців тому

    You made a difference🦾

  • @DadStuff
    @DadStuff Рік тому

    Things that inspire me:
    ua-cam.com/video/JTpBFiW5PBo/v-deo.html