Podcast Legitimacy: It Depends

Send us feedback/questions via TextToday, we look at the topic of, "Does having an ad int your show make it more legitimate?" I hate this because there are very legitimate shows that NEVER want to monetize, and I can also see a new listener hearing and ad for Ford and thinking, Big Sponsor = Big Show.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach   Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at  podcastbranding.co   Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com   Mentioned In This Episode Featured Awesome Supporterhttps://flamealivepod.com/  Podpage www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks www.homegadgetgeelks.com  The School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach  Become an Awesome Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome  Apple Artwork Template https://podcasters.apple.com/support/896-artwork-requirements#episodes  Castmagic https://supportthisshow.com/castmagic  Ad Blockers Block Whole Episode https://mastodon.social/@overcastfm/111176799412805698  Mike Russel Video on Using AI https://youtu.be/KeOi-91DaRc?si=FiKsswm7AvF2Ts_I Listenable Book https://amzn.to/3QgZJsV (affiliate) Patreon https://supportthisshow.com/patreon  Supercast https://supportthisshow.com/supercast  Last Week's Episode on Chat GPT https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/455    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 456 is part of the Power of PodcastFeatured Supporter of the Week Glenn HebertCheck out Glenn's Horse Radio Network: Free Podcasts for Every Horse Enthusiasthttps://www.horseradionetwork.com/ Start a Podcast In Six Weeks Weekly classes. Come learn how to start your show (designed for people who have not launched). Grow Your PodcastAvailable to members of the School of Podcasting. Weekly meetings to grow your downloads, reach, and influence. Join today.PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.