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Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

Ask the Podcast Coach Dave Jackson, Jim Collison

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Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

    Bringing Back the Classics: Music, Tech, and Making Lasting Podcast Content

    Bringing Back the Classics: Music, Tech, and Making Lasting Podcast Content

    Today, we dive deep beyond the surface, exploring a cornucopia of topics from the resurgence of classic '70s music influenced by modern media to the practicalities and trends in technology, like the evolving use of iPads and the nuances of studio setups. We'll discuss not just experiencing moments but capturing them, ponder the durability of PC v.s. laptop usage, and give you the inside scoop from the Content Entrepreneur Expo with actionable tips on audience retention shared by our very own Dave at the expo.
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    00:05:36 - More Than Reading Wiki
    00:10:23 - Kevin Hart Preparation 
    00:11:51 - Thumbs Down? 
    00:14:47 - Steve Martin and Being Unique 
    00:18:56 - Silly Zagging 
    00:20:34 - Jim's Take 
    00:25:05 - Apple's iPad Commercial 
    00:30:14 - Who is Using iPads? 
    00:38:20 - Bad Singing At Concerts 
    00:39:46 - Multiple Apple Devices 
    00:44:30 - Getting Clients From Your Podcast 
    00:48:55 - Your Podcast Website Episode 3 https://www.yourpodcastwebsite.com/3 
    00:51:15 - Thank You! https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 
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    01:01:28 - Seeing Passion and Pet Peeves in the Wild 
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    01:07:29 - A Guests Bad Audio 
    01:13:20 - Wrap up

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Growing Your Podcast Audience: Time, Tools, and Techniques

    Growing Your Podcast Audience: Time, Tools, and Techniques

    This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting
    Today we talk about realistic growth of a podcast audience. I've always said the formula is 
    Value in Episode X Smart Promotion = Downloads
    A recent episode of the Grow Your Show podcast mentioned we might want to mention audience size (social, email list, etc). 
    Spending money on ads is a strategy, but it relies on many different aspects to have success so you may not strike gold on your first try
    Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
    If you need podcast artwork, lead magnets or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success

    Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success

    Today, Dave and Jim start off by looking at the motivational forces of a podcaster. "I think you need to be about 55% passion so that you have enough, "I MUST do this, and 45% logic helps you then steer it in the right direction." You need both for success.
    Also, maybe NOT start a podcast.
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    Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
    If you need podcast artwork, lead magnets or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
     
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    This episode 480 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network
     

    • 56 min
    Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality

    Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality

    Dave is making some of his new show, Your Podcast Website, and explains how he made decisions. We also talk formatting in apps, hate watching shows, avoiding bad audio from your guests and much more.
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    Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 479 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

    • 1 hr 35 min
    SMS and Podcasting: A Match for Audience Engagement?

    SMS and Podcasting: A Match for Audience Engagement?

    Hey there, and welcome back to "Ask the Podcast Coach," the show where your podcasting queries get the spotlight. Today, I've got an action-packed episode for you that's brimming with insights on using SMS to grow your podcast audience. I'm super excited to share my conversation with the clever folks at Buzzsprout and dive into the nuts and bolts of SMS marketing—what it takes, what it costs, and the impact it can make.
    Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
    If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
     
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    • 1 hr 31 min
    The Art of Podcast Feedback: Public or Private?

    The Art of Podcast Feedback: Public or Private?

    In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," we dive into the nuances of adding enhanced content like slides to your YouTube videos. I discuss with Jim the evolving landscape of podcasting, the tricky transition from hobby to business, and the balance needed when offering personalized coaching.
    We also touch on the significance of community-driven podcasting and the essence of constructive feedback. Additionally, we share our personal experiences with website migration and the tribulations of various hosting platforms. As always, we celebrate our supporters in our "wheel o' names" segment, encourage listener engagement, and humorously banter about everything from pizza pilgrimages to tight jeans, all while anticipating next week's exciting insights.
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    If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co
     
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    00:03:35 - Dave is Rusty... 
    00:04:26 - Have A Live Page Open 
    00:06:02 - Keep It Simple and Stick With What You Know 
    00:06:25 - Adding Slides to Video
    00:09:43 - Does Editing Style Increase Downloads? 
    00:20:28 - Different Background = More Viewers? 
    00:23:20 -  Switching Cameras to Hold Attention 
    00:24:54 - Dave Identifies Audio Issue 
    00:25:35 - Shorts for Marketing 
    00:26:26 - Night Agent on Netflix 
    00:30:06 - Lessons From New Coke 
    00:32:04 - Daves Struggling With Artwork Still 
    00:36:39 - Realizing Your Influence 
    00:38:35 - Rebranding the Podcast Rodeo Show 
    00:45:32 - Can You Mix Entertainment With Coaching? 
    00:50:53 - What Is the Motive? 
    00:52:43 - Bring Me the Homework 
    00:57:26 - Larry's Red Hat 
    00:58:27 - Maybe This Doesn't Work? 
    01:04:16 - ONE ON ONE COACHING? 
    01:06:57 - Become a Supporter (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
    01:09:40 - Cool Hindenburg Trick 
    01:11:35 - Playing Kind Words In Your Show 
    01:15:32 - Moving Off of WordPress 
    01:28:23 - Wrap Up 
     Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
    This episode 977 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

    • 1 hr 30 min

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