About this episode

Adam Torres discusses the evolving landscape of podcasting and shares insights on monetization and content creation.

Global media executive and #1 bestselling author Adam Torres has garnered 25 million+ views as the Mission Matters powerhouse host. As a "Top 2%" Podcast Futurist out of 4 million global podcasts, his show series is available in 180 countries. Hailed as "The New Larry King," Torres creates a warm, engaging, and insightful platform for his guests, which include world leaders, C-suite executives, celebrities, world-class athletes, and top influencers. He has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, CBS, and Fox Business. Adam Torres ushers in a new, fresh, and exciting chapter in the history of new media. Summary: This episode is a masterclass for anyone curious about podcasting — whether you're thinking of starting, already a few episodes in, or wondering if the space is too crowded. Adam makes a compelling case that podcasting is barely in its infancy, why mission-driven creators are positioned to win big, and how AI is changing the game for long-term content builders. He also shares the three monetization strategies that actually worked for him, the "Goldilocks Rule" of designing a sustainable show, and why the number one secret to a top-ranked podcast has nothing to do with…

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Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: Adam Torres

Topics covered

• podcasting
• monetization strategies
• content creation
• AI in media
• long-term content building

Keywords

• podcasting
• monetization
• AI
• content strategy
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, CBS, Fox Business

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