This is my outlook exactly. I'll be posting later about the huge gains in downloads and plays my podcast is getting since joining Steemit. I post 4-5 times between episodes (including a preview posts), and I could see $0.01 on those posts. That's still more than I was making on FB or Wordpress. And the exposure is incredible.

There is also a difference I believe between the type of reader on Steemit. The attention span is larger, so the more effort I put in, the more I know someone is going to appreciate it.

The money comes later, when I have a larger follower base and have gained trust.

Just having that as an option is a shot in the arm. At least to this author/podcaster.