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Scott Carney's avatar

Thanks for this analysis. I'm right here with you on the mindset and your analysis closely tracks with mine. This is why we very intentionally decided NOT to grow Foxtopus Ink in 2019 at the height of our podcast company's success. The constant growth mindset of more-is-more leads inevitably to wasted time in management, divided energies and relentless search for profit to keep the lights on. While we have not become a national brand by any means, we get a lot of fulfilment doing our own small projects well and thoroughly. We may never "figure out the business", but I think what we have learned is that a small solvent company is a lot more fun to work at than a large one that is always trying to grab a brass ring.

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Alex Chambers's avatar

Love this. I work at a small-medium public radio station doing a weekly show that I started a couple years ago, and the line that struck me most was about being able to benefit when shows do well, and live sustainably when shows do fine. I don't see either of those happening at my current job. I've also believed in co-ops for a long time. So I have a question. Are you thinking about starting a virtual meet-up for people interested in...the Revolution? Is there a way someone interested could help with that?

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