1k @ $100 / yr — Fan economy: patrons, subscription newsletters/content

I have a guess that we will all admit that a good boat crash video might capture our attention…but we’re unlikely to think, “Geez, I liked that so much I will give it money.”

The intimacy and immediacy of watching videos on a phone screen (how about 70% of YouTube viewers watch) helps creators connect with their audiences, opening opportunities for making money beyond just a cut of ad revenue. Sergey Vashketov films his two sons, Vlad and Niki, who make wildly popular videos for kids. The boys dress up in costumes, play... See more