How I Run My Patreon & Secret Shop! ✨ Q&A Studio Vlog

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A month-long studio vlog about how I run my art patreon! How I come up with tiers, ideas for monthly print and sticker rewards, packing secret shop orders, and more!
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[@mattnguyen4492]

I know I’ll never have my own patreon yet I watched this whole thing and LOVED IT ❤

[@KatieMai]

thanks matt!! 🥰

[@AnnieNoodle]

Thank you for encouraging people to start their Patreon despite low follower counts!! I just started my ko-fi (Patreon alternative, just in case someone hasn't heard of it) and I only have about 450 subs here on KZbin, and even fewer on my IG. But!!! I already have monthly subscribers on my ko-fi. If anyone reads this, and you're on the fence...have faith in yourself!! People want to support you!! You got this!!!❤

[@neufiie]

not looking to start a Patreon for at least another couple of years, but I love this style of video! Very interesting to see how other artists run their business and the work behind it ❤ love the video xxx

[@remilemonde]

This is outstanding. So detailed and helpful! Thank you for posting this.

[@linsaraillustration]

Love watching the whole process

[@ViviGonzalezArt]

This video is very helpful! Thank you for all the tips 🙏🏻☺️

[@gabbyholm6563]

Ah I LOVE watching your videos!! Thank you so much for uploading this, your artwork and how you run your business are such an inspiration. Thank you for all that you do and create!

[@hannahkraemer]

Such an amazing and informative video!😊

[@lizzypicardi]

love this and subbed - you are one of the few channels that innspired me to make art again and art vlogs. love how you put this toogether

[@bytenderhands]

tysm for this video, super helpful and i love your insight!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is really helpful, thank you 😊

[@MeganWangart]

Such a cute video!!! And ur hair looks so GOOOOOD

[@fructusillustrations]

Thanks for sharing such a great video! I am always so curious how each artist sets up their patreon so thanks for sharing your planning and process! I eventually would like to start my own so this will be an excellent resource!

[@Suko-Kitsuu]

We love a nice little chill vlog on a Sunday afternoon 😌 ☺️. It's just what I needed after an already hectic day, and it's only like 2pm 😮‍💨.

[@socialinteraction_8252]

Ugh great vlog. This gave me motivation to start drawing again lol.

[@LucyLocksArt]

A lovely video! Enjoyed seeing your behind the scenes

[@HanmadeDesigns]

Love the idea of a co-working session 😊

[@lyssascott5848]

i really love how humble + sweet you are! your voice is so kind.

[@jayddehart]

Starting out as an artist and your videos have been such a helpful guide, thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jonb2811]

I love watching your videos!

[@CassieMakesArt]

You are so inspiring to me!!

[@pjofandom]

I love the library card pins and sticks😮❤🎉😊

[@KatieMai]

thank u!!! ❤️❤️

[@tofugoob]

Forever proud that I was ur first patron! It’s been amazing to watch it grow!! 💕

[@michellebracamontes8197]

💓

[@eleonorelefebvre2133]

It was really encouraging hearing you say that we don't have to feel pressured by the number of followers to start a patreon... I just started one and I don't have a lot of followers in social medias, but I wanted to try it to give me a goal and motivation to keep creating illustrations :) Anyway very nice video !!

[@personaduality5405]

What’s your instagram

[@chunksfunks960]

First. Love ur art :)

[@KatieMai]

wooohoo! tysm :)

[@theghostegg]

CUTIE!! I love your hair and I love you. Even though I want to push to art full time, I also lowkey wouldn't mind a raise at work so I could be a permanent Katie Mai patron. MANIFESTING

[@hangryxwaifu]

Hi Katie, thank you for sharing. I’ve been binge watching your vids, it’s so inspiring. Can you make a vid on supplies we need to start a small art business as yours, i plan to do start one but was so overwhelmed with things that I need to get to start up. 😅

[@mtndewcans]

One day I will be able to join your Patreon, loved the video!

[@blueberrypancakes7330]

Thanks for this useful information. It will help lots of small channels get started. I am highly interested in making a patreon in the future.

[@lyssascott5848]

awww and you're from philly! i used to live there :) 28 years

[@katiarenteria7642]

where do you get your prints done? theyre so cute!!! im having a hard time finding a good place :(

[@sincerelyceline]

Bruh. I need that library card pin😬😬😬❤❤❤

[@KatieMai]

it’s calling ur name :O

[@sincerelyceline]

@@KatieMai ミ ᕕ(ᐛ) ᕗ AHHHH

[@fuzzydragons]

i want to start a patreon, but i seriously have no idea what to offer other than critiques, sketchbook pages, 3D design file and I guess I could have a few 3D critters for higher tiers. i just dont think 3D work is popular enough to include it on patreon, with i had a ticker cutter, that def would work and yay ice ream!😃

[@mrs.quills7061]

Could you get a 3D printer and print the models and sent them to your patrons to paint or something?

[@fuzzydragons]

thats a really good idea 😀

[@shilohperry5470]

I'm really hoping the patreon name big tuna was an intentional the office reference

[@lethyguaimare]

The switch to mac was smooth? I’m low key considering getting a Mac mini but as someone who only have used windows it’s kinda scary

[@KatieMai]

all my other devices are apple so it made it easier to switch!

[@lethyguaimare]

@@KatieMai yeah but I mean the os and such, like how different and difficult is is to learn?

[@mrs.quills7061]

@@lethyguaimaren my experience no but it can be annoying because everything is backwards. Shortkeys in different areas and the close and minimize tabs on browsers is different too. I had an internship where we used both windows and apple and it could get frustrating lol. Personally I wish apple and windows played better, but I prefer my pc as I’ve built it with my own parts and instead of needing a new machine I can simply upgrade storage or ram as needed which I recently had to do. I have an iPad and iPhone though.

[@aleMARG]

im just wandering, but, why the video is so dark?

[@KatieMai]

lol i think it was because it was cloudy every time i filmed!

[@wannawandaart]

hi, katie! rly love that you dedicated a 30min vid to this topic. as a fan of yours, i feel so well-fed 🥹 (totally unsolicited video suggestion which you might wanna consider) i hope you could talk more about the beginnings of your shop in retrospect. like a throwback basically. wanna know what your first month on patreon was like. i hope you get to rest well, and I'm manifesting more great opportunities for you! 💗💙