The Makers Table

🎙️ 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 Talk

Most 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 Recommends

• Membership: Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, MemberSpace, Ghost
• Email: Kit (formerly ConvertKit), MailChimp, ButtonDown
• Products: Gumroad, Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy
• Landing Pages: Linktree, Beacons, Carrd
• Booking: Calendly
• This podcast: Recorded with Riverside.fm (affiliate link)

The Big Takeaway

You 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.

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Until then, keep creating, keep building, and keep diversifying. See you at the table next week! ✌️