Building and running Ecolinguist Academy is my full-time work — and for over a year, I’ve kept it going thanks to a mix of personal savings and the support of early YouTube contributors, Patreon backers, channel members, and a small number of early Ecolinguist Insiders, whose support means the world to me. ❤️
I’ve invested a significant amount of my own money — not just to cover tools and hosting, but to buy myself the time I needed to build this properly — time I could have spent taking on new clients, chasing paid gigs, or making viral videos to grow revenue. Instead, I chose to go all-in on something slower, more thoughtful, and harder to explain in an algorithm-driven world.
Now that the foundation is in place, I need your help to keep the Academy sustainable — and to grow without burning out. That means covering the real monthly and annual costs that come with running an independent platform.
Platform development
Tools, features, and space for learners, tutors, and creators to collaborate.
Community infrastructure
Moderation, new live event formats, onboarding, and volunteer training.
Content creation
New YouTube experiments, behind-the-scenes work, and public-facing resources.
Human-centered growth
Supporting real people in front of (and behind) the camera.
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All contributions currently go directly to me, the creator of Ecolinguist Academy, who works full-time on this project. You’re helping me stay focused on building this space instead of chasing side work to pay bills.
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💸 What It Actually Costs to Keep This Going
Here’s a real look at the recurring costs behind Ecolinguist Academy:
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Total operating cost: approx. €370 / month (€4,440 / year)
This reflects only the core running costs of the platform. It does not include salary, profit, or any compensation for the time and labour behind the scenes.
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These tools aren’t glamorous — but they’re what make the Academy work. They allow me to create high-quality materials, host live programs, support learners, and stay legally compliant across borders.
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I do my best to keep costs down — by unsubscribing from tools I’m not actively using that month, or by switching to annual plans where possible. But some essential services (like LearnWorlds ~€950) are simply too expensive to pay upfront at the moment.
Monthly memberships are what keep the Academy going — they provide stability, help me plan ahead, and unlock access to new materials and community features.
If you'd like to help cover those large, upfront platform costs — and reduce the Academy’s long-term expenses — you can also make a one-time donation.
Because it’s not tied to access or perks, no VAT is charged, and the full amount goes directly toward keeping the platform running.
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