

Throwback: Give More, Ask Less | Ep 892
286 snips May 23, 2025
This episode explores the power of giving before asking in business growth. It highlights how building goodwill can enhance audience engagement. Personal anecdotes add depth to the conversation about generosity's impact. The discussion shifts to maximizing profitability through strategic demand and pricing. Listeners are encouraged to adopt a mindset of abundance, coupled with practical strategies for content creation. The idea that asking for help is not shameful marks a refreshing perspective on entrepreneurship.
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Podcast Ask Overload Backfires
- A friend with a fast-growing podcast learned making many asks lost his audience goodwill.
- The lesson was that too many asks reduce long-term audience engagement and revenue.
Give Until Asked, Then Sell
- Give value relentlessly until your audience approaches you with interest.
- Then sell privately to preserve goodwill and build trust.
Content-To-Ad Ratio Matters
- Media companies maintain about a 3-to-1 ratio of content to ads to preserve audience goodwill.
- This ratio guides how often you should ask your audience to avoid losing them.