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I analyze a typical copy-and-paste pitch from a "professional podcast promoter" that claims to offer 100% real organic growth, large audiences, guaranteed downloads, and ratings and reviews. I break down the red flags:
- Lack of personalization
- Outdated platform claims (SoundCloud and the iTunes Store)
- Vague “expert in Apple/Spotify/YouTube” assertions
- Vanity metrics that don’t reflect true audience fit
I also share practical guidance for legitimate growth:
- Focus on content that meets a real audience need
- Prioritize genuine discovery over flimsy SEO wins
- Consider ethical cross‑promotion and paid ads
- Avoid hockey‑stick growth schemes until you know your show is solid (or maybe just avoid them altogether...)
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(00:00) Opening and show premise: Bad Podcast Pitches
(00:39) Reading the scammy pitch: bold claims and emojis
(01:41) Spotting copyandpaste scams and lack of personalization
(02:58) Debunking expert in Apple, SoundCloud, Spotify
(03:43) What really grows a podcast: content and basic SEO
(05:15) Organic audience, vanity metrics, and misaligned listeners
(06:31) Promised downloads, ratings, reviews: how they fake results
(07:31) Why 100% safe is the biggest lie
(09:39) Value for value: contributions and sharing the show