Throwing Shade: Exposing Podcast Get-Rich-Quick Scams

Normally, I try to stay positive and encouraging. Maybe I still am, as I encourage you not to fall for these Podcast Tools (often based on AI) that promise great success and wealth without doing any work. Here are some of the things this company (who will remain nameless) promised: A chart-topping podcast in minutes You don't even need a microphone (think about that) Just let AI clone your voice, make an AI video version of you, and make six figures. Podcasting is expensive (it's not -you can get started for $80) Instant money from advertising (when big sponsors need 10-20,000 downloads per episode) It quotes successful podcasts that aren't using their system (and sell their own products, not advertising). Takeaways: You don't monetize a podcast - you monetize an audience. If it were this easy, everyone would do it - and all podcasts would be the same. Many podcasting scams prey on the uneducated, making it sound easy to succeed. Building a podcast audience takes time, typically around three years, so be patient. Don't fall for the hype that you can create a podcast in minutes without effort. You can't skip the hard work of podcasting and expect to succeed; it requires consistency in schedule and consistency in quality content. Mentioned In This Episode Conan O'Brien Needs Some Cash Podnews Weekly Review Podnews Daily Will “Verified” Downloads Ruin Podcast Advertising School of Podcasting Video of Fake Countdown Timer Mentioned in this episode: Join the School of Podcasting and Get Access to Step by Step Courses When you join the School of Podcasting you get UNLIMITED one-on-one coaching, an awesome community and courses like: Planning Your Podcast Podcasting Gear Growing Your Podcast Podcast Monetization and many more - all for one low price. School of Podcasting Check Out Dave's Newsletter With Behind the Scenes Content In each issue of Podcasting Observations, I share my thoughts on what is happening in the podcasting space, my latest content, and things that have caught my eye. I also may ask for your opinion. Join the free community Podcasting Observations Question of the Month: The Smallest Amount of Downloads We all want a bigger audience. We all put a lot of work into our shows. With this in mind, what is the smallest amount of downloads you would do the show for? If it drops below a number would you stop, or put effort into finding out why? Does the size of your audience matter? Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/question by August 28th (and don't forget to say a little bit about your show and your website address so I can link to it in the notes) School of Podcasting