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.
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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
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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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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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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
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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.
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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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.
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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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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.
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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Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
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Chapters
00:01:36 - Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co )
00:03:02 - Mugshot: BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com (https://BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com )
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.
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How Do You Brainstorm With Yourself?
Today, someone asked, How do you brainstorm with yourself? Jim and Dave provide a few options and strategies that you can use so you don't have to be by yourself.
We also talk about what to do if the name of your show is being used by a dead show.
JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee.
Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster and 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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Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
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Time Stamps
00:00:00 - Opening
00:01:07 - Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co )
00:02:40 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com (https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com )
00:03:27 - How Do You Brainstorm By Yourself?
00:15:21 - Chat GPT For Brainstorming (https://chat.openai.com/ )
00:21:24 - What is NoteJoy? (https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy )
00:25:03 - Hooking Your Audience
00:28:59 - Movement vs Evolutions
00:32:17 - Using a Dead Podcast Name
00:41:06 - Rebranding is Expensive
00:43:32 - Believable Reviews
00:52:31 - Jiffy Pop?
00:54:35 - Pricing Trademarks
00:57:40 - THANK YOU AWESOME SUPPORTERS (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
01:00:05 - Featured Supporter: Keep the Flame Alive (https://flamealivepod.com/ )
01:01:19 - Mouseflow Visitor Analyzer (https://supportthisshow.com/mouseflow )
01:06:16 - Dave's Website Horror Story
01:11:41 - Newsletter Vs Blog (https://davejackson.substack.com/ )
01:15:59 - Google Going Away April 2
01:17:29 - Bloggers Should Be Podcasting (https://learn.schoolofpodcasting.com )
01:20:21 - Dave's Affiliate Links (https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/affiliatelinks )
01:25:27 - Using Ecamm For Sound Buttons (https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm )
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The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
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https://podnews.net/article/with-the-same-name-trademarks
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Customer Reviews
Boosted to 5 stars!
My prior 2 star review: Awesome content ruined by constant 5 minute long interruptions of “let’s thank our awesome supporters” Please shorten or remove those interruptions.
My new 5 star review: Awesome content. Helpful info for all levels of podcasters.
Reason for star boost: After a few months Dave initially reduced the interruptions, and after about a year has mostly removed the constant interruptions. Thank you!
Awesome gift!
Thank you so much for all this content to help our development as podcasters. Over #300 episodes? - y’all are killin’ it!!! all for our industry! 😘Respect! TYSM! Laurie Watson
A Go-To Podcast!!
I just launched my first podcast (Good Job Mom, Good Job Dad) and Dave at Ask the Podcast Coach has become a go-to podcast for me as I learn how this whole thing works! Everything from equipment to marketing, this is a great resource and entertaining to listen to as well! Dave is also one of the reasons I decided to use Libsyn!