Ep27: Patre-OFF
Are you in the mood for a rant? This week, Jodi and Eliot air some grievances about the newest changes to the Patreon fee structure, all in the spirit of championing honest business practices and taking care of you, the listener.
Why is that important for business?
Patreon, the organization we work with to help fund our podcast, has changed its policies in a frustrating way. They have raised their fees, and have decided those extra fees will be added to the money pledged by the patrons. And all of this has happened without the consultation or consent of us, the beneficiaries of that patronage.
The fees are a small amount, but the amount isn’t the point. When you are dealing with such small amounts, it is just proof that it isn’t just about it being “worth it” in the sense of dollar value alone. Sometimes, fee changes are about pushing some button far more core or primal than they are about the dollars. And often that comes down to how the change is communicated. When trying to control a message so that people react in certain way, that is not communication. Don’t navigate their reaction and call it communication.
Most importantly, this is a great time to look within. When something like this happens, something that triggers a passionate response, it is important to look at your own business and your own business practices – what specifically is frustrating me, and is there any where in my business where I am doing this?
What story do you want to tell?
So we told you our story – now it’s time to tell us yours!
Go to SoHeresMyStory.com and share your story.
Want to Connect?
You can connect with us or tell your story…
via our confidential toll free line at 1-833-83-STORY
Email: talktous@soheresmystory.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SHMSpodcast
Twitter: @SHMSpodcast
Want to support us?
Review us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to the podcast.
We are in the process of rethinking our Patreon involvement – obviously – so stay tuned for more information about how you can support us!
More episodes from So, Here's My Story...
Ep216: A Taste of Community
There are a lot of logistics to consider in coming back to work, but one thing you might not be thinking about is the change to community. Does community still matter, and how will it look …
Ep215: Practice, Risk & The Necessity of Failure
What if trying new things was like football training camp, and you had an audience – and even media – present while you were trying to figure things out? Wish you had time to practice …
Ep214: Pushing Through
Ever have to muster the energy to do something you don’t want to do, but really should do? How do you change your energy? And how do you know when …
Ep213: Replay - Hijacked Meetings
REPLAY OF EPISODE 75: Audience Q&As can quickly devolve. Someone wants to share a story instead of a question; someone else wants to demonstrate …
Ep212: Indecision & PREgrets
Have you ever found yourself saying “I’m going to regret this”, but doing it anyway? Let’s talk self-sabotage and the frustrating world of pregrets.
Why is that important for business?
…
Ep211: Taxicab Lights & Opportunities
Opportunities, luck, and leaving room in your business life for what you actually enjoy – just a few of the things we need to talk about in this episode.
Why is that important for …
How you can listen to this podcast
You can listen to episodes right here on the website, or if you prefer, in a podcast app. Listening in an app makes it easier to keep track of what you’ve already heard, listen without using your data plan and many other conveniences.