Vanity Metrics Are Killing Your Momentum | For Artists Figuring It Out Podcast
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Vanity Metrics Are Killing Your Momentum | For Artists Figuring It Out Podcast
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About this listen
This one’s for the artists who feel like their numbers are moving — but nothing else is.
We’re breaking down what vanity metrics actually are, why they can be so misleading, and how chasing views, likes and followers can quietly stall your long-term progress.
Here’s what we’re covering:
What “vanity metrics” actually means
Likes, followers, views — they feel good, but they’re not always real indicators of growth. We unpack why.
Why it’s easy to mistake attention for momentum
The algorithm rewards what performs, not what connects. If you’re not seeing replies, conversations or returning listeners, the growth might be surface-level.
How to shift your focus to what matters
Tom walks through how to start spotting the difference between engagement and traction — and where your energy actually needs to go if you want to build something long-term.
One small thing to try this week
There’s a simple mindset shift that’ll help you value connection over clout, and it might just change how you feel about your progress.
Full-length videos drop daily on the Patreon, free tier available with daily content, and bonus tools for artists who want to go deeper.