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377: Virality is Poisonous

377: Virality is Poisonous

The Bootstrapped Founder

February 21, 202511m 16s

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Show Notes

The most insidious consequence of chasing virality isn't that it makes you look foolish; it's that you're actively poisoning your precious audience.

Here's what "playing the algorithm" might do to (instead of for) your personal and professional brand.

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/virality-is-poisonous/
The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/377-virality-is-poisonous


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Topics

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