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Mar 2025
19m 58s

Jack Conte shares 3 rules for life

Matt D'avella
About this episode

Today, I'm joined by Jack Conte, musician, creator, and CEO of Patreon, the platform that's helped thousands of artists and creators build sustainable businesses. From co founding Patreon to leading a band and creating his own content, Jack has spent his career pushing the boundaries of creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it means to make a living as an artist.


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00:00 Intro

00:44 Rule 1: Be the pilot in command

07:42 Rule 2: Actively evolve your brain

13:49 Rule 3: Change is an opportunity, not a threat


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