Topics discussed: The FTC's new ruling banning fake reviews and manipulation of views/subscribers, what I did to save 50% on my podcast expenses, I test the Warm Audio WA47, discuss spending money on youtube thumbnails, differentiate between growing and shrinking channels, explain why I have had multiple podcast channels, and suggest you get a good night sleep. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - FTC Banning Fake Reviews • BSP-198: https://youtu.be/PB7CGGGaFaw?si=bye0n-9_wjOO_gXN&t=48 • FTC Summary: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials • FTC Ruling: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/r311003consumerreviewstestimonialsfinalrulefrn.pdf 14:25 - How I Saved Money on My Podcast 22:54 - WIBT: Warm Audio WA47 24:47 - WYHTS: Accounting Advice for Creators 27:20 - WYHTS: Spending Money on YouTube Thumbnails 30:30 - WYHTS: Channel Growth vs. Shrinking 33:30 - WYHTS: Podcasting on Multiple Channels 42:19 - Value for Value 51:18 - Weekly Recommendation Algorithm 53:23 - Outro #FTC #Review #Podcast

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