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The Enthusiasm Project

My name is Tom and this is The Enthusiasm Project! Join me each week for deep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator on YouTube, audio/video production, and keeping a positive, enthusiastic mindset along the way.

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The Enthusiasm Project

A New Way Of Monetizing As A Creator

September 15, 2025 • Tom Buck • Season 14 • Episode 2

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Over the past year my wife Heather has transformed her gaming YouTube channel into a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It’s a VERY different way to monetize and build a sustainable career as a creator, so I wanted to explore that journey with her!

Learn more at heatherjustplay.org

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S14E02 | Series Episode 186

Podcast Artwork by Kevin Ramirez
Original theme music written by Patrick Boberg and performed by Mike Alvarez