i remember seeing jack post something about how patreon has intentionally decided to not use the word "content" to describe the work that creators make or anything that goes on their platform. and i think that's a small but very meaningful message to put out. human's don't exist to to find "content" or to consume. we exist to find each other.
@JeffFinley
6 ай бұрын
Oh really, I didn't know that. I hate the word "content". Someone I know has become so jaded that everything she makes is just grist for the content mill.
@DendriticFractals
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out - Make ART not CONtent. CONtent is a waste of time and just harvesting attention
@PRonYouTube
6 ай бұрын
We also exist to seek entertainment
@jnnx
6 ай бұрын
How is that remotely “meaningful”? If you think that is meaningful, you are being BAMBOOZLED.
@jordank.986
6 ай бұрын
I love you
@debasmitabasu_456
6 ай бұрын
My biggest takeaways from Jack Conte ,he emphasized that creators should focus on creating a lot of work and publishing it. Don't wait for perfection because you can't predict what will be successful. Just put your work out there and move on to the next project.
@scottwilson8978
5 ай бұрын
This is more important than I had previously thought. I'm taking that advise!
@debasmitabasu_456
5 ай бұрын
@@scottwilson8978 thank you so much
@raygun1966
5 ай бұрын
It works
@the_mystic_man
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DanChippendaleMusic
5 ай бұрын
100%! Sometimes I slavishly craft a great piece of music, spend hours editing a video with multiple angles, designing an attractive thumb. And engagement is terrible. And then I vomit out something quickly and, you guessed it, cuts through far more. The secret is, there isn't a secret. Just get it done, forget it and move on
@amphathyst
4 ай бұрын
I came here from a video called "the Importance of Real Things" by Ted Kutina, which was a video recommended to me by youtube. I don't have anything to say except for yeah, I felt the shift as a creator too! I shifted as well - I'm no longer trying to please algorithms or whatever, and am trying to figure out what I love and want. I feel so scared and stressed, but all I can do is keep going
@nel-cam
5 ай бұрын
The irony that i found this video as KZitem suggested it to me, and i probably wouldn't have seen it otherwise. Its hard these days to commit to a 46 min KZitem video but I was glued the whole time. The information and presentation were equally inspiring. Took a lot from what he was saying and how he was delivering it. So glad I found this video.
@CM-zl2jw
5 ай бұрын
Same
@GarethDix
5 ай бұрын
same... even on KZitem I love seeing the latest from my subscription list... but I also want to discover new things
@MichaelWaiteMusic
5 ай бұрын
KZitem first showed me a video of someone criticizing this video. But it was easy to see that this was good stuff and, to KZitem’s credit, this video was listed right below. Go Jack!
@WhitneyDB
5 ай бұрын
very true - same exact scenario for me ...
@guapshonen
5 ай бұрын
I almost didn’t click. I’m glad I did. It made me dream a little
@sunla
4 ай бұрын
We have a new problem here. At least one I'm wrapped up in. It's that being a creator now means that your creations, your likeness, and what makes you unique will get scraped to train generative AI models to replace you, displace you, and devalue you. Everything thus far has only been setting the stage for corporate greed on levels we could have never fathomed.
@zele4476
Ай бұрын
and thus we know our common enemy; we need to be done with our collecting passive acceptance of corporate greed
@TimGreigPhotography
21 күн бұрын
@@sunla But just give it 10 minutes and people will be sick io AI "content" and yearn for human creativity.
@PauliusCreates
Күн бұрын
@@TimGreigPhotography I suppose humans can play with AI to have combination of the two
@davidchoimusic
19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the shout out Jack ❤
@madeinkonada
5 ай бұрын
"Doesn't necessarily mean there is something wrong with you." That heals a little part of me. Thank you.
@paulkimball9039
4 ай бұрын
Felt that too
@AtticusDenzil
4 ай бұрын
check if you are woke then it's obviously wrong
@PapayaPositive
4 ай бұрын
It's not you, it's the algorithm. 📝☺
@JustinBrouillette
3 ай бұрын
Amen
@philkellr
5 ай бұрын
That mix of personal story telling, internet history and personal sharing and all by my hero Jack Conte. Most inspiring talk I’ve heard this year
@MrLelouch0
4 ай бұрын
Are you AI?
@dev_antix
4 ай бұрын
Wait, I know you!
@im2cxe4u
6 ай бұрын
I have that 1st album. I even bought some Pomplamoose soap to help support the band before Patreon was conceived.
@guitarfumar
5 ай бұрын
Good job
@cre8tive_tv236
5 ай бұрын
You’re a cool human! ❤
@dbloskidelros
5 ай бұрын
To have been pulled in, as an early follower of an "unknown" person, makes us a little giddy and proud that we have recognized (subconsciously or otherwise) their potential for greatness. It's a great feeling. Enjoy it! 😊
@Antineii
6 ай бұрын
Your willingness to talk openly about your experiences meant I was willing to listen to you and trust you. Your timeline of the Internet from the point of view of creators turned my head around. The irony is - the KZitem algorithm seemed to know that I needed to hear your presentation.
@Glotaku
6 ай бұрын
Oh yeah is that what it meant?
@1990Popeyeify
6 ай бұрын
@@Glotakuplease don’t be pedantic to the OP. She is encouraging the speaker for his vulnerability and you are discouraging her for her attempt at the same. I believe her point is true that his willingness to be open draws us in to listen. Let’s agree to make ourselves vulnerable to life so we can find one another again
@montenegroafro4454
5 ай бұрын
It is quite ironic. The base function of the KZitem algorithm was to recommend the most popular content catered to my preferences and what I spend the most amount of time on the internet. Yet, somehow, it noticed something different in my recent slate of searches and watched videos that it somehow managed to squeeze out this one video out of 100 others and hoped I would click on it. Well, I guess I found out what would happen if I did click on this video..a profound moment of truth.
@fernsehdesign
5 ай бұрын
@@montenegroafro4454 yes, that „algorythm“ seems smarter than I thought. And I actually like it that way. I have have found a lot of new and really interesting things/videos only thru that algorythm…
@rumfordc
5 ай бұрын
@@1990Popeyeify no. she is saying parasocial nonsense
@OmarDreid
5 ай бұрын
This is elite storytelling. Absolutely amazing keynote.
@kwimms
5 ай бұрын
Yeah... what a great STORY. Bunch of nonsense.
@OmarDreid
5 ай бұрын
interesting. What makes you think it was nonsense? I might be missing something
@msrumedia5616
5 ай бұрын
@@kwimms you probably think it's nonsense cuz he set you up with this grand story and you were waiting for answers to the dilemmas he proposed but it ended up just being a way to promote Patreon.... Or at least that's how I felt lol
@Happy_Spatula
5 ай бұрын
Great content though hey? @msrumedia5616
@YvetteRomero
5 ай бұрын
This could have been delivered in 5min. Patreon now has a mini shopify
@catalystcomet
6 ай бұрын
I love the energy, gosh I miss that. I miss people.
@Allplussomeminus
6 ай бұрын
❤
@turbotambourine
6 ай бұрын
I feel ya! One hopes for people connecting over the internet still eh?
@catalystcomet
6 ай бұрын
@@turbotambourine It's not the same
@turbotambourine
6 ай бұрын
@@catalystcomet as in not the same as in real life or not the same as it was? I’m pretty new to putting videos on youtube, especially anything thought out.
@MarkHWillson
5 ай бұрын
What's preventing you from doing things with people, if I can ask?
@NickCucciNJ
5 ай бұрын
I’ve got nothing but love for Jack Conte. He speaks with passion and means what he says. Quality insights. Thanks for your thoughts, Jack
@brnrsky
29 күн бұрын
One thing no one can take away from you is: On this planet, at this moment, there is no one else with your unique experiences, dreams, loves; You are the one and only. Your willingness to share empowers us all.
@KatieKamala
21 күн бұрын
@@brnrsky thank you 💜🙏🏼
@RockstahRolln
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant keynote! Just because of this, I am going to join Patreon and start my artist page. About time I do something rather than mull around being deflated by scrolling and consuming content time and time again.
@v-22
5 ай бұрын
Then his publicity stunt truly worked 😂
@CM-zl2jw
5 ай бұрын
Same!! I’m gonna start a free membership Patreon account! 🎉
@POLYLIVING
5 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@alxsee1337
5 ай бұрын
Holy Cr_p, just because of this I’m going to utilize comments, in order to try and exactually reach the OP. And the watchers. Thanks.
@MaridK
5 ай бұрын
me too lol Let's do it!
@juicespace6338
5 ай бұрын
That guy is REAL, super authentic. Makes me want to appreciate Patreon more.
@kCuFfication
5 ай бұрын
Fans are feeling it too. I always feel like I'm missing something - a LOT of things. And it's 100% true.
@SpicyGramCracker
4 ай бұрын
So over YT algorithm 😢
@tanyabeasecond
3 ай бұрын
100% agree with this!! It's the reason I decided to start a fansite for some of my favourite musicians, so I'd have a purposeful reminder to seek them out on a weekly basis, and an open, searchable, rankings-free record of the music they're making because it matters so much to me!
@JacobVanko
5 ай бұрын
I honestly got choked up at the end of this. Very inspiring. I believe in you, Jack... And after listening to this, I'm thinking maybe it's time I believed in me.
@SaschaRissling
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful comment. Go for it!!!
@TarotlogicallySpeaking
4 ай бұрын
You got this!
@dkpianist
4 ай бұрын
Don't put your faith in Jack or anybody else. Just in yourself. Do your thing and screw what others do or think is cool. You may faiil or make it big. No matter, just do it. That's all that counts, and all you can do anyhow.
@josieglassman2881
4 ай бұрын
I thought this comment was beautiful so I looked into what your dream was and you have really beautiful music. I hope you continue to keep pushing towards that dream!
@MIAMANIFEST
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@Jameswjennings
3 ай бұрын
Literally creating a Patreon account as soon as this talk is done. What a refreshing voice in all of this. Thank you all for making this moment happen. Jack, I’m moved by your energy bro. Thank you for being you.
@r-i-ch
6 ай бұрын
The strength of “The Algorithm” is entertainment, not attribution. Hard to have a fan when they don’t note your name before the next entertaining thing pops up. A KZitem video at least had a name in the corner. Those are disappearing in the user experience.
@augustaokpara7145
5 ай бұрын
If your content resonated with them deeply, they would note your name. If it didn't, they'd simply move on to the next video and that's fine because it proves that they're not your true fans.
@You-is9tw
4 ай бұрын
Tiktok wants creators' work to be "Tiktok's content." By removing the faces and names of people who make the work, Tiktok then can give itself credit for the stream of content its algorithm curates for users.
@quickkick8194
5 ай бұрын
I’ve been screaming into an abyss for decades. This is the first light I’ve seen❤
@romaniamyland6191
4 ай бұрын
tell us more.
@djellisdee
6 ай бұрын
I am rarely moved or amazed by videos on KZitem, but your speech here really moved me. I have been a music/DJ creator for 30+ years so I know how the Internet first looked and functioned when it started. Your summary and observations about what has been happening with the Internet's evolution is excellent, and you are an incredible speaker as well. I hope your Patreon solution works out well to solve this problem. Cheers!
@CassidyKipp
3 ай бұрын
This man's energy is amazing. If this is where we're headed collectively, I love it and I'm here for it.
@thiagoliguori
6 ай бұрын
Such an honest, brave and passionate message to the world. He is not trying to sell Patreon to the audience, but show how he is trying to make a difference.
@Chris_Faraday
6 ай бұрын
He is an artist who hapened to hit a well timed home run - great talk
@DelmaRaySmithJr
6 ай бұрын
Greedy guy full of Red Bull.
@Happy_Spatula
5 ай бұрын
It was a very well crafted video by someone skilled at connecting with people, interested both because of the excellent low key vigorous self marketing ...& the algorithms that gave this us all
@didgegirl6
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this. Jack's internet timeline explains so much of how things have changed over the last 20 or so years.I'm grateful for that. I've been Patreon creator for awhile now and in watching this video, I've learned just how little I've been utilizing the tools they have available. Time to go learn more of what I can do to strengthen the community I've been building.
@jasonphipps5219
6 ай бұрын
I can't think of a more important and clear call for creativity in this digital economy, bravo!
@ranplan
5 ай бұрын
Wow. Love this. Been a fan of Jack for years. Listened to this while in the shower and cutting my hair/beard. Listened to it immediately again while finishing getting ready and driving to pick up the kiddo from school. I’m almost 42. Been a lifelong creative. Went to art school. Had design jobs for 10+ years. Have done my own creative thing working for myself for the past 12+ years. Had a mild mid-life crisis last summer and grabbed a totally non-creative part time job with benefits. I pass that part time job on the way to our daughter’s school and I think about putting in my 2 weeks often when I glance over at it. I even did some freelancing for a friend’s creative company for 3-4 months over the winter in addition to the part time job, and I couldn’t handle everything at once like I could in my 20s/30s. I couldn’t even deal with the creative projects that I was put on. So I let that freelancing go. Meanwhile, I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts and stories and everything I’ve been documenting for years on video and podcast and in written form. I keep saying soon, or later on, or next year, or this is gonna be the year, or when I’m debt free, or when this is over, or when that happens, or a million other procrastinating excuses. Videos like this remind me of what I want and why I started the things I’ve started, even the projects that appear to be abandoned… that I know I’ll get back to. I don’t know why I typed all of this here. I was just going to say I love this video and everything Jack does. But here we are, so I’ll leave it all. I think it’s just my journal entry for the day and it’s better if it’s public. Maybe someone else will relate. My final thought is that I think I can do all of this work to pay the bills and pay down the debt, while also being a super motivated creator and publishing things nonstop and building a massive following of diehard fans. But I can’t. I can’t do it all. So I let the freelance thing go, and I immediately felt a sense of relief, and more space to think again. And most of my client work is downsizing, and while it can be scary to lose clients that you’ve worked with for over a decade, it also frees me up to think more and have the space and time to create the things that matter to me, and will also matter to other people. Even if it’s only a dozen people, but hopefully a baker’s dozen. And this part time job needs to go too. I’m grateful for the experience that I brought me, something I never thought I would ever do. I barely even told anyone about it as I felt a small sense of shame about it, then over time realized that people would laugh with me at how random it is that I even did this job. But it too is getting in the way of what I want to do and what I need to do. Plus I know I’ll regret not making the things I want to make if I don’t start doing it this year… sooner not later. If anyone reads this far, I appreciate you and your time. Writing these things helps me think, and maybe it helps you too. Cheers! Time to add this to my “inspiration” playlist and listen to it weekly!
@lovepixelagency
5 ай бұрын
Wow - thanks for sharing all that!! I can relate. Keep going you're exactly where you need to be!
@Gustrago
5 ай бұрын
Thank you bro. Keep going and make real.
@ThisTimingIsPerfect
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing a glimpse of real life... I can relate to alot of what you said. Maybe someday soon I will get to watch some of wht you have been documenting for so many years. What have you been working on? I'm interested?
@hans-jochenwinkler6161
5 ай бұрын
thank you so much for sharing this with us. its a sunday morning and 'what do i really want' is on my mind since i woke up. maybe its a lifelong question as I am 68 now. Its about wishes but also about being grateful to be alive and able to do something creative. So I created not a bucket list but a 'been there done this' list A list to remember how many of my wishes already came true - well of course not all on a big scale but still. - So thanks again for your openess which resonated here with me very strongly. all the best from germany
@parastudio7244
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I can fully relate to it.
@JordanDoww
2 ай бұрын
this was incredibly eye opening
@travislrogers
5 ай бұрын
F*ing brilliant. Love this man! Could you imagine Zuckerberg standing up on stage and delivering such a message? Night and day. And what a great story teller. Very inspiring. I’m a true fan!
@simplified_arena
Ай бұрын
This was quite a message to us as creators...it's not about chasing the algorithm but building true connection...not content.
@SnakeAndTurtleQigong
5 ай бұрын
Sending gratitude from a Daoist monastery where I make videos for Patreon. It’s how I support myself and my studies
@goldnutter412
5 ай бұрын
Very cool. Reading about Daoism on Britannica and Confucianism.. apparently diametrically opposed to Buddhism I would say they are all just different interpretations of the same thing and you may enjoy Tom Campbell's My Big TOE and countless videos, maybe interview him. We need more eyes on CUSAC a non profit for the unification of science and consciousness. I've been on a long journey over a decade since first listening to some of his lectures. It's actually far easier than I could have ever thought..
@spiritlevelstudios
4 ай бұрын
That sounds like a wonderful way to live.
@imrani-desire4816
2 ай бұрын
Encouraging, inspiring and informative, Thanks Jack
@larryseyer
4 ай бұрын
I was moved to yell and scream “YES!!!” several times during his talk. I absolutely loved it. And he’s spot on.
@derksenmartijn
5 ай бұрын
Amazing to have such a creative as a CEO of Patreon, that builds trust. I feel seen and appreciated as a creative!
@HenritheHorse
5 ай бұрын
Sadly Jack is political and corrupt and bans people for no real reason.
@lorrainechittock
4 ай бұрын
Thank you SXSW, to Jack and to youtube for putting it on 'my' front page. I so need this right now as a creator of 3 decades with my first film. YES, I need to ask people who've supported me for all this time, to support me again.
@QYUb
4 күн бұрын
This is basicly a 45 minutes ad, BUT the most convincing i've seen in my live.
@adde65
5 ай бұрын
Absolute gold, thanks to Jack Conte and SXSW for sharing.
@randyfernando4442
2 ай бұрын
As an artist and a dreamer, I am feeling so lost and everyday is just draining. Thank you for your beautiful insight! ❤👍🏻
@tapeexperiments
6 ай бұрын
Problem/dichotomy for a creative person -Is that if you start a subscription service for your fans, then you are forcing yourself to put out content on a regular basis. For many creatives this is not how creativity works i.e. on a schedule. i’m curious if anyone that has a Patreon has figured out a workaround for this? Can you just upload whenever you feel like it and still expect people to pay?
@tobedobechannel
6 ай бұрын
You're 100% correct. But Fiverr and corporations like that would disagree with you as their business thrives on turning a creative person into a commodity.
@PauloDandrea00
6 ай бұрын
In order to be a professional creative or at least a decent one, you have to know how to inspire yourself daily anyway. There are a lot a very good resources to overcome the need of a muse.
@Reversed82
6 ай бұрын
doesn't patreon have different ways to choose to monetize as a creator? iirc you can just configure it so your patrons pay you by whatever you put out. so if you put out an album you'd get whatever your patrons are contributing (don't quote me on this though, i don't use patreon much, just remember seeing such a plan and thinking it's a decent idea) end result is similar of course but the cadence is on your terms not on the platform's.
@gpmenga
6 ай бұрын
Yes, for many "creatives" that's not how it works, but for professionals - people who make a living from their creativity, this is exactly how it works. There's no workaround to that. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield talks about it. The difference is: There are phases, there are seasons. So you might not release a new song everyday, but you are always writing, thinking, painting, composing, whatever. Creating. Until you're able to put together an album, a show, a 1-hour special... Then you release it. But your true fans followed along your process. You are accountable to them. And they support your through it. Makes sense? I'd also suggest reading "The Practice" by Seth Godin. Hope it helps.
@KevDecorMusic
6 ай бұрын
@@gpmenga I read both of those and they helped me tremendously. I actually released a song every day for 184 days, got signed, and went back indie but these perspectives helped shape my approach to my craft/profession so much so it was nice to see you refer both books. Gems.
@soundboy89
3 ай бұрын
Jack Conte has to be one of my favorite people ever. Imagine what the world would look like if all companies were led by people that were this earnest, honest, passionate, and true to their values.
@iadorasjourney
5 ай бұрын
Jack Conte is an exquisite and extraordinary person, period.
@foljs5858
5 ай бұрын
If you mean a greedy bastard leeching of Patreon artists, and a talentless musician, yes
@murph2572
5 ай бұрын
Came here to say this ^ watched him 10 years ago growing up - he never disappoints!
@IZSIN222
5 ай бұрын
Patreon Advertisement
@hrlarson
5 ай бұрын
You could take the advice and stay away from Patreon if you like. The point is try to make something you can stand by.
@foljs5858
5 ай бұрын
If by that you mean a crap musician and a greedy controlling capitalist sucking on artists, yes!
@thatryanp
2 ай бұрын
Love the vision and passion. Stay hydrated! 💦
@WillieHoward954
5 ай бұрын
I really need to hear everything he said. Thank you Jack, thank you very much.
@Tyler-xx9bi
3 ай бұрын
I am saying a definitive "YES!" to this because I have seen so many people in the creative community of art, music and writing get steamrolled into obscurity because the algorithm was too busy pushing the advertisement and videos of largest corporate entities.
@danrich4912
5 ай бұрын
Mr Jack Conte, what a seminar. I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief to hear, efforts are being made for fellow artists to have a place they can connect with fellow artists and true fans and grow. 🙂↕️🇬🇧
@adamdarling9410
2 ай бұрын
Honestly, this is the video I needed. So perfect. Thank you Jack.
@1slothua1
6 ай бұрын
Inspirational! I believe his concept can be applied to almost any business! The importance of sticking to your core and understanding what made you successful in the first place. Your “true fans” are the ones you should always strive for! Great presentation!
@sosfotos
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I feel inspired now.
@GreatBigBore
5 ай бұрын
There’s still an enormous luck factor here. You can’t just make what you love and expect a few thousand people in the world to love it. I’ve done that many times and never made a dollar, and my videos get a few hundred views if I’m lucky. You still have to have talent, charisma, and tons of luck. Jack, Natalie, and Pomplamoose were always going to succeed even without the internet or subscriptions etc, bc they’re Jack & Natalie
@WillPeterson
5 ай бұрын
Yup. That's "selection bias". Often very successful people attribute their success to something they did, and imply that if everybody else did the same thing, they would also be successful. But they have a biased view: they don't realize tens of thousands might do the same thing and not be successful.
@MrMadalien
4 ай бұрын
You're not taking in to account probability. If you try enough times, you have a 100% guarantee to hit "luck" because each time you try something the probability is reset. It's not like every single album, painting, video or essay you make has the same exact probability to becoming popular. Of course you can't do exactly what Pomplamoose did, but that's what creativity is, it's living an unscripted life through trial and error discovering you can survive and perhaps thrive under your own terms.
@ilovecatmusic
2 ай бұрын
i cried multiple times during this presentation. thank you jack conte
@insanity54
6 ай бұрын
I love Jack! Saw Pomplamoose live in Seattle years back. Loved CONTE E.P. too. I've been a creator on Patreon for the past two years and the platform has been a huge positive in my life. I think there's a missed point made in this presentation. The struggle over the past four years is not just the creator scene. It's every business in every industry. It's not an issue of algorithms and business practices, it's an issue of necessity for financial survival. Things aren't more expensive-- your money is worth less. Businesses have to adapt to that just like you're adapting to it. That means KZitem pushing algorithms that optimize for watch time rather than having subscription feeds. That means Patreon choosing to optimize their systems to extract more from the creators who give the most. Nobody is immune to the issue's root cause-- debased money.
@vivekvardhan7860
14 күн бұрын
This is such an insightful talk as a community person and as a business man. Thanks a lot Jack. Appreciate it.
@0ptimal
5 ай бұрын
Really didnt feel like watching this as i saw the thumbnail, but something in me said click it and see. Glad i did. I like this guy.
@facujansen5509
4 ай бұрын
Jack, this is amazing.
@MisaelLiranzo
5 ай бұрын
Amazing! Very inspiring. I've been following Pomplamoose since probably 16 or 17 ys. Then found out he was the mind behind Patreon, and I love the perspective he's always put on anything he does. Great talk! Loved it!
@nietzschebietzsche
5 ай бұрын
I only started listening to them like 2 years ago and didn't even know he was behind Patreon until this video 😅
@Janiacster
3 ай бұрын
Pomplamoose! I love your music and videos.
@thetomschaeffer
5 ай бұрын
Jack is a master storyteller
@geraldwoodson1896
3 ай бұрын
Powerful message. Awesome presentation. Emotional-Inspiring ending. Thank You Jack. Faith is greater than Hope. A Plan molds a Dream by pointing energy/force toward a Horizon.
@akiyawynter2170
4 ай бұрын
and then we get gaslit by the narrative "the internet wasn't better back then, you just associate childhood joy with that time"
@tehaunuiart
5 ай бұрын
This is the video I didn't know I needed to see! Thank you for your passion Jack. I hear your message loud and clear. Thanks for looking out for creators and true fans.
@bemci1975
5 ай бұрын
This man steady looking out for creators 🔥
@JonasFasching
2 ай бұрын
Such a powerfull video and message!
@lovepixelagency
5 ай бұрын
Incredible presentation - how passionately he delivered it was the most impressive - his enthusiasm & passion for his art/being/doing is contagious.
@PauliusCreates
Күн бұрын
Very well put. Ending really resonated with me ❤
@RangeWilson
5 ай бұрын
This talk clarified several important concepts for me. Well done and thank you, Mr. Conte!
@zeluciojr
3 ай бұрын
I believe I'm one of the creatives, and I feel so disconnected. I didn't even have a quarter of the perspective I gained just by watching this video. It is like by watching this I was introduced to this universe, which I'm somehow a lost native. It is a relief, very inspiring. Thank God I got to see this.
@THESTAND121
6 ай бұрын
Thank you., Thank you. Thank you!!! I felt your words and they pierced my heart. You are speaking authentically. Thank you. I know what I do and Patreon has been incredible for me and my craft. Thank you!!!!
@TheLiberatorsInternational
5 ай бұрын
Love your intention, devotion and clarity Jack! You are doing such important work thank you for holding the flag of depth and connection.
@anthminimal
5 ай бұрын
amazing talk, im instantly a true fan of you Jack Conte!!
@homebusinessdad
3 ай бұрын
I love his energy in this presentation and the story.....SO INSPIRING AND CAPTIVATING!1
@miketkong2
6 ай бұрын
I don’t even need to watch it to press that like button. Jack Conte is the man!!!
@enconclusiónBarry
3 ай бұрын
this was quite a lot, i really really aprecciate this conference
@vanblairs4322
5 ай бұрын
Watching Jack speak is making me feel really hopeful for the future. Great talk! Thank you, Jack, for giving a shit about creatives and community and humanity, really. So glad you have been successful with Patreon. Hoping you are continually rewarded for all of the proactive efforts that you make. You deserve all good things.
@6lu5ky86
3 ай бұрын
To this day I had no idea that Jack was one of the people behind Patreon. My heart is full of love for this dude and his people.
@harpervalleytv
6 ай бұрын
I’m so incredibly energized by you and by what you’re doing for fellow creatives. Thank you for articulating what I’ve been feeling lately but couldn’t put into words.
@JeremyThomas_Environmentarian
4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack.
@tallthief
6 ай бұрын
Death of the follower, more like death of the creator. As the internet becomes more saturated with Ai junk and creators get pushed out it feels like creators are just going to have to choose a different "career" path. Its nice to know that there are a few true fans out there that support creators but with peoples dwindling attention spans it feels like these true fans are a rare breed. I need to pay my bills and unfortunately I have to invest most of time into my day job while my music aspirations dwindle away. As creators we love to dream and will keep on creating regardless. Lets just hope things improve in the future.
@JeffFinley
6 ай бұрын
The cynical part of me agrees with this on some level. I personally haven't bought band merch or music in over a decade. And my gf still laments the days of yesteryear when she was finding obscure artists and going to shows. She says "why is good music so hard to find these days?" when it feels like the whole internet has been reduced to the handful of social media platforms pushing content at you in a For You feed. With the "democratization" of art, music and video making, more and more people are becoming "creators" and the novelty has really worn off, especially with the advent of AI. Not to mention Gen Z and Gen Alpha also being groomed to be content creators since they were born. One of my friends has over 1,800 posts on his patreon, but makes $43 bucks a month. A very talented and prolific artist, but that doesn't seem like much to get by.
@allenk7296
5 ай бұрын
@@JeffFinleygood music isn’t hard to find at all. It’s easier than ever. We didn’t find good music back in the day, we just happened to like what was on the radio or MTV back then. Nowadays, the music I listen to is not radio friendly, but I keep finding new artists, older artists I missed at the time, or music I missed from artists I already liked. All the streaming apps have personalized streams that recommend new music based on your interests. This has been around for 15 years with Pandora. That, along with a website that covers news about music I like, I have a steady stream of new music, indefinitely. If you’re not finding new music you like, you’re not trying.
@ItsWesSmithYo
5 ай бұрын
Live performance is where it started, and will remain. Having the ability, and putting in the time to learn a skill that can be performed live, has not changed at all, and will continue to be rewarded on some level. The rest is business strategy games. Good luck 🍀🖤
@whois3581
15 күн бұрын
@@JeffFinley It's not just the platforms pushing junk at you, it's the "creators" and "artists" themselves. So many are just chasing money and attention and pumping out whatever they can. The pool has been over saturated by meaningless drivel which makes it harder to find the truly unique creative special stuff. So many are just trying so hard to copy the formula for "success" that it's all carbon copies of eachother. The special art is usually the ones that happen by accident, not these "artists" that are purposefully and methodically, and desperately, trying to figure out the "code for success". And so many want to point the finger at the platform, the corporation, the rich etc., yet almost all of these same people would or will end up becoming those same people if the chance arises. People are people. A lot of them kinda suck and muddy the waters. They're not really genuinely creative, they're just imitating what has become associated with "creative artist" blah blah blah...
@ReviseVideo
4 ай бұрын
So inspiring! Thank you Jack Conte
@EvelynColors
6 ай бұрын
I do not have a Patreon, but while listening, I might consider having one in the future. One of the most essential things that one should do is create a website and have a newsletter, then expand from there. Because we do not control the social media platforms on which we post our creations, we cannot ensure that those who follow us will see our posts. So, have a base camp, your virtual real estate - a website, always. I am so glad I clicked to watch this video when it popped up in my recommendations!!!
@JeffFinley
6 ай бұрын
I revived my newsletter 3 months ago, but more often than not, I get zero engagement, even with a 50% open rate. It just makes me wonder "is it me?" despite me "screaming my guts out" in every email and putting it all out there. I use ConvertKit, which is also branded as a way for creators to earn a living with a newsletter, but the name alone implies converting people, and the founder is heavily influenced by sales funnel marketing. So now I'm considering switching to Patreon or something similar I don't know.
@jackdoesengineering2309
6 ай бұрын
If anybody needs a webdeveloper 👋
@JacobODonnellDesign
6 ай бұрын
You can set up a member's portal on your website, also. It's pretty straightforward if your website is built with something like Wordpress. Why even let Patreon take a cut? It's not like Patreon is a platform where people discover creators like social media. Patreon is kind of an unneccessary middleman. But I totally agree with what you're saying. Another cool thing about Wordpress is you can connect websites to the Fediverse with it. Then your website itself can become your social media account as well.
@EvelynColors
6 ай бұрын
@JacobODonnellDesign Yes, I know. I have had a self-hosted site since 2010, and currently, I have two new sites under construction, all on WordPress. Thanks for sharing that info!😊
@EvelynColors
6 ай бұрын
@JacobODonnellDesign Oh, and I agree with you. I do not have a Patreon, but I support one person, and what he does can most certainly be done on a self-hosted website. I think it is easier & faster for most people to set up a Patreon than a website and to host a membership site. Thanks again!!
@FatherFunk
5 ай бұрын
Amazing! Been following Jack since 07. Patreon has literally been a lifesaver for me since covid. I owe this man a lot. Here’s to the next chapter of being a creator in this crazy world! Good luck everyone ❤
@LauraScarborough
6 ай бұрын
Following Jack since the early Patreon days, it’s hard to not swoon over his unrelenting drive, creativity, and passion to communicate and serve. 🤩 He’s a blessing to the online landscape! Thanks SXSW for posting this. 🙏
@rachelfinder
2 ай бұрын
Just want to say: I feel seen. As someone who makes stuff for myself, found incredible community on Twitter, had job opportunities and other life-changing moments...I truly feel the loss that's happening in the Internet right now. I'm looking forward to new people and new solutions to this challenge.
@EmersonSecondary
5 ай бұрын
My mother was in LA and went to that 40 person show because i asked her to get me some swag. I love what you have done Jack. ❤
@KushaDeep7
2 ай бұрын
❤ Visionary Individual, creative lifeline for inspiring souls who need to express and sustain their dream thoughts and feelings! Thank you Sir!
@GeorgeKaoCommunity
6 ай бұрын
28:58 "I really don't want this talk to be a Patreon ad" and then goes right ahead with a Patreon ad 😂 but thank you for recovering at 38:05 "you don't even have to use Patreon..." and Thank you for the passionate message 🙌🏾
@jnnx
6 ай бұрын
As long as you are a corporate stooge, and don’t question the message of capitalism, you are propped up by the corporate elite.
@loopyzreal
5 ай бұрын
@@jnnx People who question capitalism are either staunch idealistic communists or butthurt fatalistic individuals who'll never get ahead in life.
@utavern
5 ай бұрын
Yep, what a healthier, deeper, more engaged community looks like specifically for indie fantasy writers is actually what I've been devoting the past almost year of my life to. And... it looks like I have quite a few more ahead of me. This video hits on the exact pain points I've been seeing (creators on platforms not designed for them) and the direction I'm heading (finding ways for fans to get involved and create deeper community anchored by the true fans).
@JH-pe3ro
6 ай бұрын
Left unsaid is an assumption the creative economy will continue to be creator-consumer, one of industrial professionals crafting complete messages that drive fan engagement; this is a 19th-20th century motif. The interesting stuff going on now revolves around a more active, participatory community - where the message is in the space being created, not the media artifacts. All the channels I like now have a bit of that going on. But I think Jack is predisposed to emphasize the creator perspective in this, even when professionalizing that kind of activity isn't really the way things are going - creating is often a way of connecting to do something else. Call it the "book to blogpost" transition.
@JeffFinley
6 ай бұрын
Interesting perspective, would you mind elaborating? Where are these participatory communities you speak of?
@jaredrushton
4 ай бұрын
This is a great message! What do we want as creators? It is so tempting to shift sway from that!
@RenatoVargas
6 ай бұрын
Thank you @jackcontemusic I needed to hear this talk. Wonderfully said!
@mauricio.montoya
4 ай бұрын
This is one of the most inspirational videos I’ve seen this year. What a life story!
@arpitc
5 ай бұрын
Every bit resonated, every bit!
@devshahin
2 ай бұрын
I loved his energy. Dude a big follower of his energy
@brenolad
5 ай бұрын
Jack Conte is the hero of the creative spirit!
@RussellStonerComedy
5 ай бұрын
Facts this guy is hope for humanity. Feel like we've been starting to live in the book 1984 for the past decade
@venroarharima
5 ай бұрын
You understand he's not doing this for you right?
@brenolad
5 ай бұрын
@@venroarharima He's doing it just for me, that's obvious
@HenritheHorse
5 ай бұрын
@@RussellStonerComedy Jack is part of the people 1984 warns about. He has banned creators on Patreon for political reasons.
@udderhippo
5 ай бұрын
@@HenritheHorsewhat? Patreon is a privately run company offering services for creatives. You can choose to use their services or choose not to. Like any company, they decide the terms of service. You can agree to them or not. Noone is forcing you to use them. 1984 is about a totalitarian government. Noone gets any choice there, you have to abide the terms. It's really not the same.
@jcup1998
4 ай бұрын
Man i literally teared up a bit - I have so much music that I pour so much into - and I just dont see being able to follow this dream of mine anymore … I dont wanna give up, But its just hard .. thanks for your honesty and care - I wanna join patreon - such a good speech - they really care about art and the music - and community … good shit man ..
@SerenityCougar
6 ай бұрын
This is why A LOT of creators are moving to Telegram. It can function as a social network in the terms of distribution the info to your fans, but it basically has NO feed at all, because messenger is the core of the product. Your subscribers will 100% see your posts - unless they decided to mute your channel for whatever reason.
@DelmaRaySmithJr
6 ай бұрын
Beware the child porn prevalent on Telegram.
@waterzero5461
5 ай бұрын
Sounds like a form of e-mail.
@bigfootmusicnz
5 ай бұрын
Awesome keynote. Some really great points brought up. So much to think about and unpack here. Thank goodness for people like Jack Conte fighting the good fight for creators. It's inspiring and this talk makes you wanna support him and his communities.
@SailingLearningByDoing
5 ай бұрын
Amazing video. What I feel Jack missed out though is how the viewers/consumers of creative content have changed. TikTok is a huge success because billions of people WANT to watch meaningless 15sec rubbish. People feel like it’s a “commitment “ to watch a 30min video these days.
@AtoMicEyeScream
4 ай бұрын
Yes an acquaintance of mine watches videos on 2x speed because he doesn’t have the patience for the videos that are any longer than 5 min. 🙄
@antont5633
4 ай бұрын
I think long form video is actually very popular . Lots of folks making money there you get more ads.
@MrRWF2004
2 ай бұрын
I can’t believe this video about what youtube can do 3 months ago!!! It’s a exciting video if it was 16 years ago. I like this guys excitement and supportive crowd clapping 😁😁😊. I recommend him to talk about something that majorly of the people don’t know.
@vivekjuneja
6 ай бұрын
Fantastic talk and a passionate take on what needs to be said to creators in the world of algorithmic content curation
@brunofuchs1699
5 ай бұрын
Thought-provoking speech, thank you. So I heard a couple of assumptions in there that I find suspect. 1. There is a right way for art and community to exist on the internet. There may be a way that is optimal for Jack, but one that is generally "right"? Highly unlikely. 2. It is helpful to classify people as either creators (even 'professional' creators) on the one hand, and fans on the other. Not using the word "content'" will not make this idea any less consumeristic.
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