Feb 26 2025 17 mins
AI voice cloning sounds like the ultimate shortcut—efficiency, scale, and less time spent recording. But what happens when your listeners can tell the difference and it destroys their trust in you, costing you the credibility, growth, and authority you’ve worked so hard to build?
I’m pulling back the curtain on the hidden dangers of AI voice cloning and why using it could be the biggest mistake you ever make with your podcast. You’ll find out how AI is silently devaluing your expertise, why listeners always know when something feels off (and how that kills engagement), and the five things you should never outsource to AI—unless you want to blend in with everyone else.
If you’re serious about building a binge-worthy Top 100 podcast that actually grows your business (and being seen as the go-to authority in your niche) hit play and let’s dive in.
0:05 - AI Voice Cloning: The “Shortcut” That Could Kill Your Credibility
0:22 - Can You Spot the Fake? Most People Can’t (But Your Listeners Will)
3:01 - The Hidden Cost of Outsourcing Your Voice
6:30 - What Actually Builds Listener Loyalty (Hint: It’s NOT Your Content)
12:55 - Five Things You Should NEVER Let AI Touch—Unless You Want to Blend In
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