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What Really Motivates Creators (And How Can Platforms Get It Right)

What Really Motivates Creators (And How Can Platforms Get It Right)
Paul Baharet - April 16, 2025

If you talk to creators, you quickly realize that money, while necessary, is often only part of the equation. If it were just about the paycheck, the creative landscape would likely look very different. So, what else is going on? What are those deeper currents that push someone to spend months researching an exposé, pour their soul into a novel, or strive to capture a perfect image?

2 - Patreon & Kickstarter: What's Missing in Creator Funding?

2 - Patreon & Kickstarter: What's Missing in Creator Funding?
Paul Baharet - March 20, 2025

A glimpse at the next evolution of creator funding: moving beyond fixed perks to models that let backers share in a work’s success—offering real upside, liquidity, and aligned incentives for high-impact projects.

A New North—Optimism

A New North—Optimism
Paul Baharet - March 10, 2025

Sometimes we just need to shake things up a bit, shake ourselves up and refocus to see clearly ahead. It is time we do that. We all know pessimism might be right but it doesn't solve any problems.

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Can Solving Problems Be Good Business?

Can Solving Problems Be Good Business?
Paul Baharet - March 07, 2025

Is just focusing on the bottom line enough anymore? Can we design businesses, platforms, and investment models where creating positive change isn't just a side effect, but a core driver of sustainable success?

4 - Subscribing vs. Investing: How InHouse Differs from Substack

4 - Subscribing vs. Investing: How InHouse Differs from Substack
Paul Baharet - March 07, 2025

Does the direct subscription model solve every challenge, especially for funding ambitious, time-consuming, or costly creative work? What about deep investigative journalism that takes months? Or intricate narrative art projects? Or consistent, professional reporting covering our own Austin neighborhoods?

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