The Makers Table

Josh

The Makers Table is a podcast for independent creators and makers who are building on their own terms. We have real conversations about breaking free from algorithm dependency, owning your audience, and creating sustainable creative businesses. Whether you're crafting products, building digital businesses, or making art, or if you're committed to independence, you belong here.

Episodes

  1. JAN 9

    Diversify Your Potential Income from Twitch

    🎙️ Diversify Your Twitch Income (Before It's Too Late) Hey makers! Ever wondered what happens when Twitch changes the rules overnight? Or when your ad revenue tanks because of an algorithm update you had zero control over? The Real TalkMost streamers are one Terms of Service update away from a financial crisis. If you're putting all your eggs in the Twitch basket—subs, bits, ads—you don't actually own the relationship with your audience. Twitch does. Josh pulls back the curtain on platform dependency and walks you through a practical roadmap to building three additional revenue streams you can start implementing this week. What We're Covering🪑 The Three-Legged Stool Analogy Your income needs to be stable and diversified. Here's what that looks like: 💬 Building Direct Relationships When someone subscribes on Twitch, Twitch owns that data, that payment, that relationship. But what if you could own it instead? 🎨 Turn Your Skills Into Products Your stream already proves you have expertise. Now package it: Tools & Platforms Josh RecommendsMembership: Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, MemberSpace, GhostEmail: Kit (formerly ConvertKit), MailChimp, ButtonDownProducts: Gumroad, Shopify, WooCommerce, EtsyLanding Pages: Linktree, Beacons, CarrdBooking: CalendlyThis podcast: Recorded with Riverside.fm (affiliate link)The Big TakeawayYou don't need ALL of these strategies. Pick 2-3 that fit your strengths. Build gradually. This isn't about hustling harder—it's about working smarter. The goal? Multiple smaller income streams that add up to stability. What's Next?Next week: How to Get Started with Owncast Without Breaking a Sweat If you've been curious about self-hosted streaming or running your own platform outside of Twitch, this one's for you. Josh is breaking down the entire setup, making the technical stuff simple, and explaining why more creators are exploring this option. Support the ShowSubscribe on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyLeave a review and tell us what topic to cover nextVisit makerstableshow.com for full show notes and linksJoin the community at IndieCreator.CommunityUntil then, keep creating, keep building, and keep diversifying. See you at the table next week! ✌️

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The Makers Table is a podcast for independent creators and makers who are building on their own terms. We have real conversations about breaking free from algorithm dependency, owning your audience, and creating sustainable creative businesses. Whether you're crafting products, building digital businesses, or making art, or if you're committed to independence, you belong here.