How to ask for Listener Support (without sounding desperate)
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Gez from Motivation Without the Hype asks, "How can you ask for listener support without sounding too desperate?"
TL;DR
Whether it's a one time donation, becoming a member of your Patreon community, or buying your merch, asking for listeners to give you money can feel weird.
But the thing is, you'd be surprised at how much your listeners want to support you when given the opportunity.
So in this episode, we'll share five tips to help you ask for listener support without sounding desperate.
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