196: Stop Playing Small. Your Platform Won't Build Itself with Adam Torres

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…

People in this episode

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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