What tools and resources does Brian D Smith recommend for supporting content creators?

Brian recommends a mix of financial and non-financial support tools and habits that creators can use and audiences can respond to.

For creators, tools/resources include:

1. A simple “tip jar” for one‑time donations
2. Patreon (or similar) for monthly supporters and exclusive content
3. Services like Rate This Podcast to collect reviews easily
4. Clear links/buttons on websites, emails, and video descriptions for all of the above

For consumers, he suggests:

1. Small one‑time or recurring contributions (amount matters less than the gesture)
2. Hitting Like, Subscribe, and the notification bell on YouTube
3. Subscribing to podcasts and leaving reviews (especially on Apple Podcasts)
4. Sharing favorite episodes or videos with friends
5. Leaving comments or sending short emails about how the content helped you

Is there a particular kind of creator you want to support (podcaster, YouTuber, writer, etc.)?