Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International. It covers entrepreneurship, faith, community leadership and Black history and wealth. The show has 59 episodes and a cadence of about every four days, with a median episode length near 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Chicago-rooted community audience of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and believers
- Apple Podcasts shows 179 ratings with a 5.0 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of roughly 40 to 60 minutes give sponsors room for a full host-read.
- Guests span business owners, community leaders and creators, giving sponsors a practical entrepreneur audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- inspirational, community-focused
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover business, faith, health and history without flagged themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.smithsays.one |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1847189614 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/10aa9ac1c/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 46 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Crisis: Know Who You Are! Mr. Bob Cross | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 48 min |
| Are We Afraid to Correct the Next Generation? Dress Codes, Respect & t | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 26 min |
| The Future of Bronzeville: Community, Black Wealth & Development | Pur | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 38 min |
| Why Is It So Hard to Choose Yourself? Raw Fasting, Health & Consistenc | 2026-09-22 | 49 min |
| How Do You Build Wealth in a Broken System? James A. White Sr. on Busi | 2026-09-21 | 32 min |
| From Nintendo to Twitch: Keisha Go Crazy on Gaming, Streaming & Buildi | 2026-09-14 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Smith Says is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International. Each episode empowers entrepreneurs, community leaders, and believers to live with purpose, faith, and passion. From real stories to practical insights, Smith Says helps you build a purposeful life one Monday at a time.
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About Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity
Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International, according to the show feed and website. Episodes run about 40 to 60 minutes and cover entrepreneurship, faith, community leadership, Black business and wealth building, and Chicago and Haitian history, often through guest interviews. The feed lists 59 episodes with a cadence of roughly every four days, and Apple Podcasts shows 179 ratings with a 5.0 average.
The audience is not published. Based on the Apple rating count and the show's age, the estimated download range is 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with listeners most likely to be English-speaking entrepreneurs and faith-oriented professionals in the United States. These are estimates, not verified figures. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on the download range and the Starbooked rate formula. It suits small business software, financial services for entrepreneurs and wellness brands that want a faith-friendly, community-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity
How much does Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Confirm current pricing with the show directly.
What is Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity about?
The weekly show, hosted by Smith François, covers entrepreneurship, faith, community leadership and Black business, with guest interviews and episodes of about 40 to 60 minutes.
How do I contact Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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