If you don’t let your listeners know how and why to support you on Fountain, not much will happen. Once you find the right way to do this (and do it regularly), you will quickly see your supporter numbers grow. Here are a few important points to consider when working on your pitch.

• Consider how supporting the podcast benefits your listeners. Most listeners would agree that what matters most to them is that you continue to create exceptional content on a regular basis for a growing community of listeners to enjoy. The money and messages your supporters send give you the motivation and financial incentive to keep grinding, but they also play an important role in driving audience growth - and they want to see you succeed.
• Explain how it works without overwhelming listeners with information. You don't need to go into detail, you just need to give a brief overview of the different ways they can support and help you grow, and that topping up their wallet and getting started is straightforward. Telling listeners that they can earn money on Fountain is a great selling point that might get their attention too!
• Think carefully about the language you use. For example - if you ask for “tips”, you are likely to receive smaller amounts so try asking people to send an amount that reflects what the content is worth to them. Try not to confuse them with unfamiliar phrases they may not understand, such as "Podcasting 2.0", "Value for Value" and "The Lightning Network". Ultimately you know your audience better than anyone, so just put yourself in their shoes.