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Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 1:19
Swell Audio Creator Program is here!
Today is the official launch of the Swell audio creator program. So the program is very unique. It's focusing exclusively on paid subscriptions, and it makes it really easy for audio creators and influencers to monetize their voice and their content. So many of you have already expressed an interest in offering paid audio subscriptions, and you've signed up on the waiting list
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:06
And here is the official press release about the launch of the program. So if you want to read it, click here
Andrea Piggue
@Andrea_Speaks · 0:22
Alicia, hi. I received an email about the Zoom and I missed it. Is there any is there another Zoom is there going to be another Zoom meeting about the premium creator content?
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:14
Hey, Andrea. Thanks for popping in here. Absolutely. I will make sure that the person in charge of communication for the dates will get to you. So worry not and we'll see you on the zoom. Thanks
I don't know if this is particular to these links or if it's an update to the app that I didn't notice prior, but when I click on either of these links, it does take me to the web page, but there's no longer an option to open it in my browser
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:33
Hey, Christina. I see that as well. I don't know why that is. I don't know why that is. But I see that you can't find a link and then send it to yourself. When you click on the creator program on the business wire, there is a built in link copy that's. Business wire, but not app related, so that's interesting. Anyway, I will tag somebody here and see if they have any answers. Okay, thanks
By the way, for what it's worth, I just listened to a daily swell and clicked on their link just to see what would happen. And it did give me the option to open my browser. So it's just these two links? I don't know. Strange, eh?
The mystic
@The.mystic01 · 0:33
Hi. It's an amazing step taken by Swell, though. Swell is already a nice app, and it is really an amazing platform to share our thoughts with the people. But this audio creator program is just like adding a feather in the cap. So I'm really excited to see this particular program, and I have already joined the waiting list. And thank you so much for creating such a beautiful app. Thank you. Thank
You. I dare say that there are some things that needed to be talked into the phone like this. Honestly, it's the easiest way to let people know how you feel. Whoever has come up with this, I was getting ready to start a podcast. It's just an audible one, just so I could tell people some things. You know, I'm not young
Hey, Deborah. Good afternoon and really excited to see and learn about the creator program on Swell. And this looks like it's going to be an exciting journey for all the creators on this platform. I was not able to attend the Zoom call, but I would love to know more about the program. There are certain questions that linger in my mind as go through the program right now. I've already filled up the form for joining the waitlist
But always afraid of my voice, always hesitant about my stories and fear fear of the unknown and what if people don't like it or laugh at me. But at the stage of my life, with 45 and 46 sneaking in, I actually feel it's the time to share stories and being bonapartized will be a blessing. I have so many stories, and I think it there's someone there who needs to listen to my story that can get inspired or we can engage in healthy conversations
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:55
If you missed it, I will tag her here and it shouldn't take too long after that Zoom call to get you turned on. The reason why you can't do it now is we have to individually turn on each swellcast that becomes a premium swellcast, but it doesn't take too long. So thanks for your patience and I'm really excited to support you here
Hello, Deborah. Good evening. Thank you for taking out your valuable time to answer my question, and sincerely looking forward to your email. Thank you so much ID for taking this up a step ahead. Would love to know more about the program and would love to be a part of this beautiful community. Thank you so much. Have a lovely take care. Care. Bye
You. So you have to be premium. And there's a fee for that. And Swell keeps 20% of every subscription or every person that subscribes to you. And then there's also what? Transaction fees and taken out. Like if you were working a regular job, so you wouldn't be paying your own taxes. I'm just trying to understand a little bit more what percentage the creator is actually getting after all that
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 1:56
Hey, Chantal, thanks for your interest. A bit about the premium swellcast program. So a couple of things that are really important. First of all, it's a free program. You don't pay anything, and we take 20% of what you do make. You do not pay Apple or Google or any of those distributors. We've bypassed that. So you only pay the merchant fee
You. Hi, Deborah. So, I have an inquiry. I put myself on the waiting list, but I just heard this swell that you put about joining the waiting list and taking the 20 minutes seminar in order to get activated as a Premium member. But unless I'm missing something because I've been fairly busy but is there a certain link or a certain way to get to the Webinar in order to take it?
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:26
Hey. So great to hear from you, and I'm really excited that you're going to do premium. I just tagged Heidi here, but I think you would have gotten an email by now to let you know when the seminars are, and she coordinates that with you to make sure it works with your schedule as well. And then from there, it's all smooth sailing. So let me ping her. And also, I just tagged her here, so I'll keep you posted imminently
If Heidi sends another link, I'll definitely be sure to be on the lookout for it and figure out what's going on. But, yeah, that was totally on me. I did get her previous two invitations, so once she sends a new one, I'll be able to definitely partake in that webinar
Hey, Deb, a question for you. I'm guessing that this waitlist for the content creator program is growing by leaps and bounds. But I'm wondering, is there a rough, rough idea of wait times? Like, are we talking weeks, months before we hear anything? Just curious. Thanks
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:31
Hey, thanks for this question. I just tagged Heidi, and she's doing all the outreach, so if you didn't receive an email, that's something we'll check in on. But absolutely. I'm going to let her answer this question because she's absolutely on top of it and knows the schedule, and I don't want to speak on her behalf. And I'm so appreciative of her knowing more than I know. Okay. So thanks so much, Christina
Hey, Christina, I just went to the Sheet and saw when you responded to our form. Yes, it's about a week right now as we're getting a lot of responses, but everything is good and we're very excited. I will send you an email in the next day or so, and everyone else on the waiting list that has not received one will catch everything up to date. And thank you for your patience and your interest in our program
Thank you so much to the both of you. I just wanted to make sure I didn't have expectations that were too far in the future or too soon. So thank you very much for that information
You. Hey you all. Just want to thank you for all this information that's being relayed backwards and forth. I did complete the pre recorded seminar and I just sent an email. I want to say maybe a day ago or two days ago, just confirming that I would like to move forward with the application if possible
You. No, see, that was a great question. I was going to ask, too, because I also put my name on the waitlist and a while ago, and I still haven't received an email yet, so
Hello, ma'am. Actually, I received the mail for a webinar. I couldn't attend it because of time issues. And then I got a webinar for downloading. But unfortunately, after downloading, I am unable to play it in my mobile. So is there any way I can know about this monetizing program? Apart from downloading the webinar? It would be really helpful. I have already signed up for the waiting list
Hi, Mira. I wanted to extend an apology for the recent technical difficulty you experienced trying to access the prerecorded webinar. I'm aware that we've been in contact via email to address the issue you encountered. I will be sending you another email shortly to see if you require any further assistance in troubleshooting the Zoom platform. And we'll attach a video tutorial on how to access the Zoom
Deborah Pardes
@DBPardes · 0:22
Hello. I just wanted to give you an update that you no longer need to wait on the waiting list or attend a webinar to join the Swell Premium program. Just click on this link and you'll get the directions and you'll be good to go. As long as you follow the directions. So looking forward to hearing from you. Any questions, please leave them here. Thanks. Bye
You. Hi, Deborah. I filled out my application for the audio creator program on the October the second, and I am just curious on how long those take to get approved and if there's anything else that I am forgetting on my end besides filling out that application, if you could let me know, that would be awesome. Thank you so much. I'm very excited that Swell has evolved into this program. I am very much looking forward to being a part of it
Hi Vanessa. I hope you're well. I am excited to share with you that you were approved into the creator program. So please go ahead and check your email. It will be from Heidi at Swell Life. I sent it out yesterday and that will give you the next steps on what to do with the program. If you have any questions at all, you can always go ahead and send me an email. And thank you for your interest in being one of our creators
R. Porchia
@Block24Media · 0:30
So if you could point me in the right direction where I can find where I'm on a waiting list or let me know if I'm on a waiting list, I greatly appreciate it. Thank you
R. Porchia
@Block24Media · 0:23
Hello. I completed the application and I've now completed the W Nine. It's just when I tried to upload the W Nine, there was no link for me to upload it after I had completed the application. So do I just send that via email from the completed application email or as an attachment or how should I get that over to you guys?
Heather Rodman
@MasterPeace · 0:10
Hi, Deborah. I did apply, but I haven't heard back on anything yet. Can you let me know? Thanks
Now do know this can take a little bit of time, about a couple days, so keep an eye on your inbox, and once I have confirmation from my team, I'll go ahead and send you an email with the next steps. In the meantime, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. You can always email me at heidi at swell life. And I'm so excited to have you as one of our creators