In episode #1060, we discuss Tim Ferriss’ podcast going ad free. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this new tactic.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:27] Today’s Topic: Tim Ferriss podcast goes ad free: Our thoughts.
• [01:15] He may get 3 Million downloads a month.
• [01:25] If he charges $100 CPM, he can make $3.6 Million per year.
• [01:45] As an experiment, he has asked people to donate for a subscription to his free podcast, because he has stopped running ads.
• [02:25]] Neil thinks Tim isn’t concerned with money anymore, so it doesn’t matter.
• [04:15] Tim is experimenting with this method.
• [04:30] This is just another monetization model that he is trying out.
• [05:15] At six months, if it is going well, this may be a method to copy.
• [05:35] Let people who can afford to experiment, do so in your place.
• [06:29] That’s it for today!
• [06:35] We are going to take applications for live intensive sessions. Just got to the Marketing School site for more information and to apply.

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