Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die

<p>Welcome to <em>Monetize This</em> — the contrarian, anti-guru podcast for creators who are tired of being told they’re “one secret formula” away from going viral. In this short intro episode, David sets the tone for the show by sharing a totally real, definitely legit, absolutely not suspicious email promising the <em>Instagram Virality Formula.</em></p><p>Spoiler: if someone is selling you “the formula,” it’s already a punchline.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p><p>* The satire-filled vibe this show runs on</p><p>* A dramatic reading of the latest “secret system” hitting creator inboxes</p><p>* Why the promise of guaranteed virality is always nonsense</p><p>* A playful jab at the endless parade of gurus, coaches, and schemes</p><p>* A preview of the humor, honesty, and irreverence you can expect here</p><p>If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at creator “best practices,” felt allergic to guru culture, or bought one too many magical blueprints — this podcast is for you.</p><p><strong>Follow the show, share it with a friend, or whisper it to a fellow creator in a dark alley — but whatever you do, don’t fall for anyone claiming they’ve got </strong><strong><em>the</em></strong><strong> formula.</strong></p><p>New episodes coming soon. Stay contrarian.</p><p>Learn more: <a target="_blank" href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com">https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a>

<p>This is the official trailer for a show that was absolutely not approved by any guru, coach, accelerator, mastermind leader, or LinkedIn “expert.”</p><p>Here’s what you’ll hear:</p><p>* Why “best practices” aren’t actually practices or best</p><p>* Creators who break every rule and somehow thrive anyway</p><p>* Lighthearted roasting of the guru-industrial complex</p><p>* Conversations with overwhelmed podcasters, contrarians, and good-sport coaches who can take a joke</p><p>If you’re craving a creative space that values curiosity over funnels, experimentation over optimization, and joy over metrics, you’re in the right place.</p><p>Subscribe and stay tuned for the chaos.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a>