Many people appreciate my work, and that’s what keeps me going. Often they want to help, so if that’s you, here’s some ideas.
- Patreon – for those who can afford it, direct cash support which I use for funding research, trips and gear. patreon.com/L2SFBC and see below for benefits.
- YouTube membership – hit the Join button on my channel, same benefits as below.
- Sharing, likes and comments – share the videos, blog posts etc. Even liking and commenting on a video helps. Any form of engagement with content is picked up by the social media algorithms.
Supporter benefits for L2SFBC:
These apply to both Patreon and YouTube channel membership:
- Early videos, ad-free: – Patreon and YT allows me to upload videos for supporters only. The same video will (probably) make its way to YouTube public later, sometimes a day or weeks later. YT unfortunately still runs some ads on some of my supporter-only videos.
- Supporter-only videos – these tend to be short, focused videos expanding on a specific topic and are not published publicly.
- Supporter-only Zoom chats with interesting guests, not recorded, not webinar style
- I answer Supporter questions first!
- the warm, happy feeling of supporting independent journalism
Vendor discounts
Supporters need to message me for the code:
- Autophix Australia discount of 10% https://autophixaustralia.com.au/
- George 4×4 discount of 10% https://www.george4x4.com.au/
- Saber Offroad discount code for 10% off. https://saberoffroad.com/
- GoWeigh discount of $10 off per weigh, for Patreons with 3 months or greater support. Mhttp://www.goweigh.com.au
- 10% off TuffAnt products https://www.tuffant.com/ for Patreons with 3 months or greater support.
Training discounts
Supporters need to message me to arrange:
- 10% off courses at https://www.australianoffroadacademy.com.au/
- 10% off courses at https://safetrek.com.au/
- Getabout and Tow-Ed training discount of 10% https://www.getabout.edu.au/ and https://www.tow-ed.edu.au/
- 10% off courses at https://followme4wd.com.au/
- Merch shop is here, but Redbubble does not allow me to offer discounts yet:
https://l2sfbc.redbubble.com/
Periodic group Zoom calls
These calls are general video chats between my supporters, usually with a special guest, and where I can I answer questions. Turns out my supporters are good at helping each other and have many common interests! Usually one per month for as long as they go for, which is around one to two hours. Requirement is video on and full name please.
Support
1 on 1 direct support for questions and queries, via the Patreon website or YT membership.
More benefits are planned…can’t say what or when, but the list is getting longer!