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Ask the Podcast Coach

Dave Jackson, Jim Collisonwww.askthepodcastcoach.com

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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ID3 Tags Do Not Boost SEO for Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text I wondered about ID3 tags and podnews.net took that idea and ran with it and proved that ID3 tags do not boost your SEO score. Other topics: Thanks to Mark from podcastbranding.co for Sponsoring the Morning Pour Here are the topics for today 00:00:46 Sleep is Important 00:05:21 ID3 Tags Do Not Help SEO 00:18:31 Backup Your Files 00:27:28 This will not end well 00:34:58 Awesome Supporters 00:37:00 iTunes Reviews 00:40:02 Ankylosing spondylitis 00:41:06 Is This ...

Jul 11, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 302

The Power of Feedback

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 301 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Covered in this episode 02:39 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 03:30 Vote For Us in the Technology Category at podcastawards.com 04:25 The Power of Feedback 11:03 Products based on Audience Interest 31:13 Thanks To Our Patrons 33:47 Feedback Helps Shape Dave's New Trailer 42:1...

Jul 06, 202058 minEp. 301

Podcast interview Secrets

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today is episode 300 of the podcast and we reflect a little on where we've been, the future including the new podcast academy, and we get into tips for doing a good interview. SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co 01:57 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co Topics include: 03:28 Pandemic Review 09:44 Podcast Equipment is Hard To Find Now 11:22 The Podcast Academy 18:39 An Interesting Time in the USA 22:59 New Toys? 29:38 Our Awesome Supporters 31:24 Profit from Your Podcast 33:37...

Jun 27, 202059 minEp. 300

Podcasting without a Good Cable Connection is Torture ATPC 6/20/20

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim are back and Jim explains what he went through last week, and how not being able to hear your co-host is absolute torture. Maybe its time to check your internet connection? 00:31 Jim Shares His Nightmare from Last Week 01:24 Sponsor : podcastbranding.co If you're looking for artwork, website design or any great looking graphics, go talk to Mark at podcastbranding.co 02:31 Jim Super Cool Technician 09:03 Wiring Connections Are Important 12:19...

Jun 21, 20201 hrEp. 299

Grow Your EMail List with Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text While you can grow your influence and relationship with your audience via a podcast, how do you go about getting them on your email list? VIDEO VERSION 00:01:14 The Pour: from podcastbranding.co Get your website and artwork today 00:02:22 The Fun of Last Week 00:03:39 Podcast Awards.com 00:04:43 Email Lists 00:17:20 Video Newsletter 00:23:20 Using Email to Keep the Community Informed 00:25:09 Mighty Networks Class Feedback 00:27:19 Dave's Survey on Podcaster P...

Jun 13, 202057 minEp. 299

The Show Must Go On

Send us feedback/questions via Text Note: Dave's internet provider went on the fritz throughout this episode and eventually he just lost all contact and Jim finished solo. He did a great job and as the old saying goes, "The Show Must Go On." Live podcast is always fun... well, not always. 02:31 Multiple Shows 05:15 Rookie Mistakes 07:58 Dave is playing with another podcast 09:37 Interesting Content for you and your audience 11:33 Daves New to Cooking Show 13:54 Jim's All Feedback Show 18:25 If J...

Jun 06, 20201 hr

When is the best time to Release Your Podcast?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 296 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Sponsor : podcastbranding.co Mark will make you look GREAT. 00:03:36 Publishing Time Does it Matter? 00:11:04 Feedback and Typos 00:14:11 Web Hosting Suggestions 00:17:55 All Your Eggs in One Basket? 00:24:24 Domain Stealing? 00:25:54 Awesome Supporters 00:29:35 Facebook S...

May 30, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 296

Is Joe Rogan Still a Podcaster?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Joe Rogan got a lovely $100 million check from spotify to make him exclusive on Spotify - no place else. As he won't have an RSS feed is he still a podcast? Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 295is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Time Table of Topics 00:49 Sponsor : podcastbranding.co 03:03 Where's All The Energy 06:27 Joe Rogan's Payday 25:11 J...

May 23, 20201 hrEp. 295

Google Podcasts Manager - Don't Panic

Send us feedback/questions via Text Sometimes when we don't know what we don't know it can be tightening. Today Dave and Jim explain the new Google Podcasts Manager and answer questions about starting your own podcast network. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co Affordable, professionally designed podcast websites and artwork to help your show stand out. Cover Art Logos Websites Social Media ebooks and Lead magnets Blog Mark is an award-winning graphic and web designer with over 30 years in the design f...

May 17, 202058 minEp. 294

Do we have to talk about the virus?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Are we allowed to talk about something besides this stupid virus? Is it disrespectful? SPONSOR : Podcastbranding.co Affordable, professionally designed podcast websites and artwork to help your show stand out. Cover Art Logos Websites Social Media ebooks and Lead magnets Blog Check out at www.podcastbranding.co Time Table 00:00:44 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 00:02:50 What Have We Learned in 8 Weeks 00:07:42 Descript 00:09:47 Is it disrespectful to NOT talk COV...

May 09, 20201 hrEp. 292

Your Name, Your Artwork Your Brand

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about artwork, your podcast name, and your overall brand, and the best podcast marketing ideas. TimeLine 00:00:40 Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co 00:09:38 Chipotle Report 00:12:54 New Podcasts Are Up 00:16:35 The Daily Chicken 00:21:05 Turning Off Dead Podcasts 00:25:39 Dead Podcasts Hosts 00:29:04 Fat Fifty and Frisky 00:30:29 How do you grow your audience? 00:34:32 Its hard to approach random people 00:36:30 My Awesome Supporters 00:3...

May 02, 20201 hrEp. 291

Would You Attend a Virtual Conference?

Send us feedback/questions via Text April is behind us, and as we prepare to think about moving forward with the world, many things are still up in the air. The question is would you attend an online conference? Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 290is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Here is the timeline from today's show 00:40 The Morning Pour 04:15 Advertisements vs Downloads 08...

Apr 25, 202053 minEp. 290

Becoming a Zoom Master

Send us feedback/questions via Text As we end week five of the pandemic, we are talking about how people with no technical skills are now becoming masters of zoom. Educational systems are adapting. It's not fun, but we are learning to adapt and get through this tough time. Full show notes at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/289 Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting Step by step tutorials Live group coaching (get your questions asked) Private Facebook filled with other brilliant podcas...

Apr 18, 20201 hrEp. 289

Employment Options for Podcasters

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 288is part of the Power of Podcasting Network. Today Dave and Jim talk about Table of Contents 00:36 Coffee Pour 04:18 Easter Weekend 08:34 Top Podcast Hustles 19:32 Indeed and Linkedin 23:53 Our Awesome Supporters 25:39 Jim had the ultimate guest 28:45 Using Eventbrite to Promote Free Events 31:39 Video Replies 40:25 ...

Apr 11, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 288

How is Your About Page?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. Your about page is one of the most popular pages on your show. Are you helping people by giving them the information they are looking for? Today Jim and Dave tackle that question along with podcast stats, saving money, free hosting (not anymore) redirects and more. Subscribe to the show and never miss an episode. Become a supporter...

Apr 04, 202051 min

Broadcasters Welcome to Podcasting

Send us feedback/questions via Text While we deal with the pandemic, there are some brighter sides to life at the moment. Jim is spending more time with his kids and spouse. Dave is digging into some of the technology he uses. So today we talk about: 01:39 Jim and his Daughter being home 02:51 Getting More Out of Your Current Technology 03:38 Freshbooks Alternative And Co 07:56 Will you be my mentor? 08:48 Late Night Talk Shows 13:38 Trouble With Ideas 17:57 Yes Dave Does Consulting 20:02 Bon Jo...

Mar 28, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 286

Coping With the New Reality

Send us feedback/questions via Text Another week dealing with a pandemic, Dave and Jim talk about: 01:31 What are People Doing? 05:26 How Podcasters Can Survive 07:10 The Fall of Credible Sources 13:35 Numbers Up or Down? 20:50 What are you doing to fill time? 23:04 COFFEE NOW! 30:48 The Awesome Supporters 32:36 christiantt.com 33:26 s tudio21podcast.cafe 36:47 Open Live Streams 40:38 What About Captivate ? 45:45 Pinecast 51:58 Podcahser Keeps Adding Updates 53:01 IAB Certification 54:00 Switchi...

Mar 21, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 285

Podcasting Around COVID-19

Send us feedback/questions via Text Well with the world bracing and reacting to the coronavirus, Jim and Dave share what it's like to work from home and answer some podcast questions. Table of Contents 06:56 Working From Home 11:41 Zoom Isn't so Easy 12:29 Podfest Reflections 30:44 Our Awesome Supporters 34:46 Find the time to Podcast 40:40 Top Podcast Launch Tip 46:17. Which Show Do You Go to ? 47:44 Business with Employee Hosts 51:33 Should you publish an unedited podcast? 56:13 Spotify Dumped...

Mar 15, 20201 hrEp. 284

Back From Tour

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 283is part of the Power of Podcasting Network Topics Covered Today [01:35] Daves Tour Reflections [07:37] Podcast Academy Interview on New Media Show [17:14] People's Choice Podcast Awards Nominations Are Open [19:03] Best Podcast Host (libsyn.com use the coupon code sopfree) [28:10] Dave Can't Test Every Host [29:49] ...

Feb 29, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 283

Podcasting and Webinars

Send us feedback/questions via Text Here are the topics we covered this week. I will be "On Tour" and we won't be back until February 29. 00:01:14 Show Taking a Break While Dave Goes on Tour 00:02:10 Jim Shares Live Podcasting Insights 00:09:08 Eventbrite Discussion 00:13:34 Zoom Webinars 00:16:02 Podcastingevents.net and PM Evolutions 00:18:58 Weird Flight Horror Stories 00:22:37 A Letter From Apple to Chill 00:27:38 RSS Discussion and Obsessions 00:33:37 Make it easy to ask about podcasting 00...

Feb 01, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 282

Accepting Tips From Your Audience

Send us feedback/questions via Text 00:00:57 Special Guest Host Binky from Binky and the Whiz. 00:03:52 Glow.fm 00:06:53 Buy Me a Coffee see Dave's Page 00:20:18 Music in Podcasts 00:22:33 CCPA 00:24:23 Consistent Release Dates 00:27:10 Podcasting Reddit Group Reaches 1 Million 00:28:39 Podcaster Being Sued For Slander Tulsi Gabbard Files $50M Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton for ‘Russian Asset’ Claim 00:32:28 Dave Dodged Lawsuits 00:38:40 Thanks to our Awesome Supporters 00:41:36 Paying Guests t...

Jan 25, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 281

Best Reaction to a One Star Review

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from The Average Guy Network answer your questions. Today we start off with a podcast on Facebook from the hosts of the Latter Day Lesbian Podcast who took a screenshot of a one-star review and put it on a T-shirt. This kicks off the show with everyone talking ab...

Jan 19, 20201 hr 4 min

Making Money QUICKLY with Podcasting (?)

Send us feedback/questions via Text Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network Everyone was watching the ball fall on US TV. Same topics with different views and approaches. This episode 279 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network 00:06:26.400 Power Rant: Quick Money 00:10:16.150 Multiple Local Podcasts 00:15:35.100 Podcorn Spam 00:25:27.200 How long does it take to be profitable 00:32:11.850 Sharing Links to Your Show 00:35:13.000 Call...

Jan 04, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 279

Predictions and Reflections

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave Jacks from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network take a look back at the year in podcasting. Just using stats to gauge your show might not be a good strategy. 4:15 Taking phones calls on a live podcast ( callinstudio.com) 11:00 Biggest Surprises of 2019 26:00 Most overused phrase in podcasting 32:30 Ross's great predictions post ( check it out it's amazing). 41:00 Thanks to our Awesome Supporters 43:00 How to get bac...

Dec 28, 201959 minEp. 278

Tik Tok For Podcasters?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your questions on the following topics this week: 00:01:39.900 End of Year Wrap Up 00:07:19.750 Chris Nesi and Tik Tok 00:18:44.200 Changes in 2020? 00:23:43.150 Surviving Editing 00:26:02.350 Adding a Different style of Episodes to a Feed 00:28:18.700 What to Post During a Break 00:30:12.600 Thanks to Our Awesome Supporters 00:31:59.175 Transfer Audio Audience to V...

Dec 21, 20191 hrEp. 277

Back From LONDON!

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Jim is back from his trip to London and explains how he got to do a presentation as the sunset on London how cool). 7:50 Dave is going to move website from Siteground to Maple Grove Partners (they are a little more expensive than coolerwebsites.com but they provide a little more service). This is a TEST to dip his toe in the water. 15:44 Awesome $20 Supporters 18:28 Starting a meetup in your town 26:45 London took NINE YEARS to happen. 33:07 Awesome $10 ...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 276

Is it Too Late to Get My Podcast Launched in 2019

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today while Jim is in London, I hang out with Kyle Bondo of Gagglepod.com and talk podcasting. 0:45 The Story of Gagglepod.com 02:45 Powerrant - "Find me in Apple..." 05:23 Water Reminder Tool Ula 50% off Deal 07:20 Is it too late to get listed in Apple in 2019? 09:45 Getting a Link to Apple 15:17 Choosing You Podcast Name is Hard 19:50 Kyle's Microphone is an ATR2100 20:49 Working with Celebrity Handlers 31:05 Multiple media hosts? 39:02 Thanks to Our Awesome...

Dec 07, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 275

Overcoming Solo Podcasting Jitters

Send us feedback/questions via Text 3:19 Overcoming Podcasting Solo Jitters with Chris Nesi 14:01 Black Friday Deals - what did you buy? Here is what Dave bought? 16:35 Using Child Themes in WordPress Child Theme Configuration or Dave jas used Child Themify in the past. 22:40 Web Hosting Pricing. Typically around $10 Coolerwebsites is $7/month. Places like Siteground start cheap and you end up paying $20 a month. 29:30 Similar Name Podcast 45: 03 Disagreeing with Dave on Anchor 50:22 Listening t...

Nov 30, 20191 hr 1 min

Apple Search Sucks

Send us feedback/questions via Text 01:39 - How does Libsyn syndicate your show to Apple? https://support.libsyn.com/kb/directories/ You submit to these places once, and then they syndicate all your future episodes 8:46 Apple Search is bad - Jim can't find anything 14:13 Soundcloud issues 19:54 Facebook Groups are Getting Spammy 22:53 Vice Versa 27:09 Awesome Supporters 29:20 Intro/Outro Questions 39:38 Nady Microphone horror stories 41:38 Podcasting during the holidays 45:12 Jims trip to London...

Nov 23, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 273

Mixer vs USB Device?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. Including: 3:49 Jim is going to London and is taking a USB Interface. He bought a Behringer unit. (BEHRINGER audio interface (UMC22). Mixers are great if you're recording things via a live stream where you want to adjust the tone of your voice where using a USB interface makes the interface less frightening and it works great. 11:55 Dave's su...

Nov 16, 20191 hr 2 min
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