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Before your first stream, create a Discord server or a WhatsApp channel. Do not go live until you have 100 people there. Use Shorts to funnel them. Streaming services have become walled gardens

| Method | How to set up | |--------|----------------| | Direct membership (like Patreon but self-hosted) | Use Memberful or Ghost + Stripe. Offer: ad-free VODs, behind-the-scenes, monthly Q&A | | Merch on demand | Fourthwall or Printful integrated with your own site | | Digital goods | Presets, emotes, stream overlays, tutorials – sell via Gumroad | | Crowdfunding for projects | Use OpenCollective for transparent community funding | | Consulting/coaching | If you’ve grown a bypass audience, offer 1:1 or group calls | Avoid: Platform-exclusive subs

Avoid: Platform-exclusive subs, bits, channel points that don’t convert to real value.