Should You Pay For Views? We Finally Talk About It... | #153

Welcome back to the Talk My Credo Podcast!This episode is a little different.Instead of reacting to the latest headlines, we're pulling back the curtain and letting you sit in on one of our real strategy meetings about growing Talk My Credo.We discuss the lessons we've learned, the mistakes we've made, whether creators should ever pay for views, building a brand from the ground up, and what it really takes to grow a podcast in today's content landscape.Of course, it wouldn't be Talk My Credo without hilarious stories, battle rap talk, and plenty of shenanigans along the way.Whether you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or simply enjoy behind-the-scenes conversations, there's something here for you.In this episode:🎙️ Building the Talk My Credo brand📈 Growing a podcast in today's algorithm💰 Should creators ever pay for views?🎤 Is Donte retiring from battle rap?😂 Donte's unforgettable Days Inn experience🧠 Business strategy, branding, and content creation⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro04:50 Donte's Ridiculous Days Inn Story15:15 Battle Rap Discussion17:40 Is Donte Retiring?18:30 Nas & LJ Roast Donte20:15 Building a Brand34:28 Should You Pay For Views?43:18 Getting Off the Porch49:15 Black Culture & Tubi57:09 Politics & Public Perception58:55 Donte's Exit Interview01:09:05 Closing Thoughts🎙️ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, entrepreneurship, politics, entertainment, sports, and current events through honest conversations and authentic perspectives.Subscribe for weekly discussions that go beyond the headlines.💬 Join the conversation below:• Would you ever pay for views to grow your content?• What's the hardest part about building a brand today?• What's the biggest lesson you've learned as a creator?#TalkMyCredo #Podcast #ContentCreator #YouTubeGrowth #BrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship #BlackCreatorsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkmycredo/donations