592. My Most Discouraging Podcast Statistic and I Never Need to Work a 9-5 Again

2025-06-03

Recorded on: Monday, June 02, 2025, 09:15 PM Episode Summary by AI I realized my average podcast listener only hears 1.45 episodes before leaving, which crushed me (it did not LOL), but reinforced the mission of documenting the journey no matter what. I reflected on being a six-figure earner temporarily until October, updated my financial spreadsheet, broke down debts to pay off, and confirmed that I don't need a job if I stick to current work hours. I also brainstormed how to build an AI-driven mega hub to connect...

Recorded on: Monday, June 02, 2025, 09:15 PM

Episode Summary by AI I realized my average podcast listener only hears 1.45 episodes before leaving, which crushed me (it did not LOL), but reinforced the mission of documenting the journey no matter what. I reflected on being a six-figure earner temporarily until October, updated my financial spreadsheet, broke down debts to pay off, and confirmed that I don't need a job if I stick to current work hours. I also brainstormed how to build an AI-driven mega hub to connect and track every episode reference in my podcast.

Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI

"This is going to be one of the coolest stats that I can say. Like, hey, I recorded 621 episodes of a podcast and the average person listened to one and a half episodes then dipped. Ass"
"I'm not making this for any other reason than to document the journey and to share where I'm at right now."
"As long as I maintain the hours with Brian and Mina… it is 100% official. I do not have to get a job again."

Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI

"That’s a lot of unique people that said, ‘ass’."
"This is a very professional way of saying, hey, don’t fucking bother me I’m going on vacation. God damn it."
"Dude. Hold on, guys. I’m so sorry. I’m not sorry at all. This is my fucking podcast."

My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt discouraged seeing my retention stats but stayed grounded in why I started the podcast in the first place. I’m not chasing vanity metrics. I'm here to document everything, and that hasn’t changed. I had a breakthrough moment realizing I don’t need another job if I stick to the plan. There’s still doubt, still confusion, but also a weird comfort in knowing the math works. I’m just trying to keep going, and honestly, that’s enough right now.

What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Checked podcast retention stats, realized most listeners don’t return, updated and analyzed my financial spreadsheet, recalculated work hour requirements for Mina and Brian, confirmed I don’t need another job, brainstormed AI podcast organization system, shared thoughts on quitting FedEx and future debt payoff timeline.

Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24)

Income Today: +$0

Total Income: $5,547

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