How to Build A REAL Community That Will Join Your Patreon

Anime is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Japan. It has become an international phenomenon over the past decades attracting fans and building communities across the globe.

In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about a community-building YouTube channel called Bonsai Pop. They discuss how this channel uses Patreon to build their community. They also talk about Bonsai Pop’s process in creating videos, monetization method, and upload strategies.

Bonsai Pop is an Anime channel by Mike Pixley and Tyler Baron. The channel is created to fulfill their passion for anime and share it with the community. Their content is Anime analysis, discussions, and review. It also includes Japanese culture and philosophy.

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:04 - The people behind the Bonsai Pop YouTube Channel and community

02:08 – How Bonsai Pop produces eye-catching thumbnail design

05:06 – How upload schedule strategy works for a channel

06:48 - Learn the Patreon, YouTube Ads, and Sponsorship monetization method

10:43 - How community-based channels can support your channel

17:24 – What type of video topic Bonsai Pop creates and releases

22:41 - A rundown of the process on video creation

Links/ Resources

Bonsai Pop Youtube channel

Augie Johnston

Vidchop Blog