Nine Patreon Mistakes that are Costing You Money

<p>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 <a href="https://www.wacom.com/"><strong>Wacom,</strong></a> the maker of the powerful, professional, portable <a href="https://amzn.to/3nJd0u6" target="_blank"><strong>Wacom One</strong>! </a></p><p><strong>Questions asked and topics covered...</strong></p><ul><li>Stop saying <i>"Support me on Patreon!"</i></li><li>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.</li><li>Get rid of your $1 tier</li><li>The $2 level is a Support tier. Don't give away rewards at this level</li><li>Too many tiers</li><li>Too much CHATTER in your tiers</li><li>Don't offer Physical rewards</li><li>Social media messaging  — frequent, consistent and significant</li><li>Inconsistent delivery — Want a monthly pledge? Then you need to offer a monthly reward.</li><li>Successful Patreon strategies that work</li><li>How to UNpublish a Patreon tier</li><li>Encouraging a young cartoonist</li></ul><p>Pro Tips: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/pro-tips-157-45816402" target="_blank">15 Things to Post of Patreon When You Don't Know What to Post on Patreon</a>: Great ideas for exclusive rewards</p><p>Today is a great time to bump up your <a href="https://patreon.com/comiclab" target="_blank">ComicLab membership</a> to the $10 tier! Patreon backers at that level will get exclusive access to livestream recording sessions — as well as an <i>archive</i> of previous livestreams!</p><p><strong>You get great rewards when you</strong> <a href="http://patreon.com/comiclab"><strong>join the ComicLab Community on Patreon</strong></a></p><ul><li><strong>$2 —</strong> Early access to episodes</li><li><strong>$5 —</strong> Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.</li><li><strong>$10 —</strong> Gain access to the ComicLab livestreamed recording ses