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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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Episodes

Stitcher Sale - Growing Your Audience

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about Stitcher, Making Money, Growing Your Audience, see askthepodcastcoach.com/50 Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by...

Oct 30, 201457 min

Releases - Music - Language- Hosting

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we had a scare where some of the technology we use to produce the show was down. So we switched things up and in the end we ended up with a more robust live page with a better chat interface. The cool thing about Chat Wing is you can login with all of your social media sites (twitter, facebook, etc). It is occasionally flaky. Podcast Guest Releases [6:20] Panda Doc is a tool that you can use with your computer/tablet to obtain signatures. Some people jus...

Oct 26, 20141 hr 1 min

What Makes A Good Presentation?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about what makes a good presentation as Dave prepares for selecting speakers for the New Media Expo. What Was One of the Best Presentations You've Ever Seen [4:00] Dave wants to know what presentations stick out in your head that you've seen? Style can play alot into what makes a good presentation. We need people to get to the point You need to know your audience What are your thoughts on Panels at Conventions [10:45] Panels enable you to find ou...

Oct 17, 20141 hr 4 min

Summits, Expos, and Educating Your Audience

Send us feedback/questions via Text Business Podcaster Summit [2:00] Fred Caastaneda at from the Podcast Report podcast filled us in on Podmov.com and some other websites have closed. Business Podcaster Summit is an online podcast event in January Director of Podcasting [16:00] Dave shares his thoughts on being named the new Director of Podcasting and the New Media Expo Thoughts on what I'm looking for in a presentation Cleveland Podcaster's Meetup [27:00] Be sure to have food and an agenda We h...

Oct 04, 20141 hr 6 min

The Magic of Three Percent - Podcast Releases

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Charles McFall of Successreaks.com and House of the Bear. Charles was a guy who was doing live, and talked me into trying it. Its been a fun experiment and I love Saturday mornings. Today we talk about the following: Bad Names for Podcasting [4:30] The Magic of 3% [8:10] (based on a chapter from the book Podcasting Good to Great: How to Grow Your Audience Through Collaboration ) New Media Expo Buys the Podcast Awards [14:35] Avoiding Pod...

Sep 26, 20141 hr 3 min

Podcast Legal Speak - Multiple Podcast Confguration

Send us feedback/questions via Text Podbean is Still Bad Podbean has always been a mystery. In looking at their network they have a lot of people listed that makes it appear that they are using their service. It turns out they are not. See what Mignon Fogarty says I've sent them an email asking them why they have these networks listed, but I have not heard back (again, I do not recommend this company - they just seem shady). Time Stamp Not Sticking in Mp3 File ID3 Tags [10:00 ish] Artwork that i...

Sep 19, 20141 hr 3 min

Amazon Details - National Podcast Day

Send us feedback/questions via Text Is Podcasting a Winter Sport? As people can now download new episodes anywhere over their phone (no need to go home and syncronize your ipod like we did in 2009. Buying iTunes Reviews [4:09] Is it OK to "Buy" podcast reviews in iTunes? It seems more of an accepted strategy (as long as they are form listeners and not some fake person from fiverr). The thing to keep in mind is that you can't contact the person in iTunes. If you pick momstaxi34 as the winner, how...

Sep 12, 20141 hr 3 min

Podcast Movement Reflections with Matt Lovell

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave talks about his insight from Podcast Movement and we are joined by Matt from www.mindingthegap.net who just published his first podcast (CONGRATS!). Dave met Matt at podcast movement and Matt said he was going to be in Cleveland and Dave said to look him up - and he did. Insights from Advertising Session[2:00] It doens't matter what you are talking about as long as you have 10,000 downloads (they may think about you if you have 5,000 per episode). 1...

Sep 05, 20141 hr 4 min

The After Show Compilation

Send us feedback/questions via Text This is a special compilation of the "After show" that we do after we stop the show at an hour. Thank to Jim for pulling some clips. Should Everyone Start a Podcast? We talk about barriers to podcasting, and what would happen if there were zero barriers. Dave Meets Trapper Jack [5:00] Dave talks about meeting a Cleveland radio legend. Amazon Affiliate Details[11:45] Your links has to be very clear that you are using affiliate links. Sub domains are not good (a...

Aug 30, 20141 hr 8 min

Membership Sites Vs Patreon

Send us feedback/questions via Text Troubleshooting Your Podcast [2:00] Dave was having issues with a usb hub. When in doubt keep things simple. [spp-tweet "Get your podcast questions answered live every Saturday"] Skype Issues with a Heil PR-40[6:52] When dealing with a mac you need to adjust your sound preferences (its not in skype). Google hangouts provide the ability to adjust the volume of each presenter. Play with the Echo skype user (test account). Fluff at the Beginning Of Your Show [14:...

Aug 24, 20141 hr 3 min

Archiving Old Shows - Amazon Links - Swell

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about some strange audio issues. The good news is the show must go on (the sound isn't that bad on the recording). What Do you Do With Old Shows? I use a service called backblaze.com to backup my files. You can get 15 Gigs from onedrive.com (free). Media Fire Seagate Expansion 2TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBV2000100) Amazon Glacier Amazon Links? [10:18] You can make easy to remember links with the plugin called Pretty Link (there is ...

Aug 08, 20141 hr 3 min

Do You Think About Podcasting All The Time?

Send us feedback/questions via Text One Night of Bowling Cost More Than a Month of Podcasting I spent #36 to bowl, and didn't blink. Yet people will complain about spending $30 a MONTH to podcast. Should My Podcast Be Professional or Sloppy? [5:30] Well, I've never heard someone say, "I unsubscribed because it was too professional. " On the other hand, I've had people complain about podcasts who don't stick to the point and are unorganized. Some of this depends on the podcast. If it is somewhat ...

Jul 31, 201459 min

Podcast Movement - Getting Over the Podcast Honeymoon Period

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

Jul 23, 20141 hr 5 min

Podcast Promotion - Social Bro - Hip Chat

Send us feedback/questions via Text :50 Google Kills Orkit 5:00 Social Bro 12:30 Audience Download break down 19:00 Stitcher and Spreaker News 20:35 Android Autio 22:30 Podcast Apps 27:00 Hip Chat 30:15 Promoting Google Hangouts 32:19 Hip Chat talk 39:00 My Speed is helping me get caught up watching videos 40:45 Ray Edwards Rapid Writing Method 4 2:00 YouTube End Cards - Google Creator Academy 48:00 Dave's Talk at Podcast Movement 49:00 Podcast Best Practices 50:00 Dave's Secret Podcast 52:00 Au...

Jul 18, 20141 hr 18 min

How Many #1 Priorities Do You Have - Podcast Originality

Send us feedback/questions via Text http://youtu.be/wYxTvEvnDYU How Many #1 Priorities Do You Have? If you're not moving forward with a project, it may be that it (along with five other things) is your number one priority. Being a Podcast Original [8:00] Dave shares his thoughts on a jimi hendrix movie he saw on netflix and wonders, "Who is the next Jimi Hendrix of Podcasting?" Guy DiMartino Rainmaker Platform[13:30] Guy Dimartino asks if we have any experience with Brian Clark's Rainmaker platf...

Jul 10, 20141 hr 5 min

Top 20 Celebrity Podcasters

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

Jul 05, 20141 hr 9 min

Mix Minus, Multiple Shows, Calls O'Plenty

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

Jul 01, 201458 min

New Toys! - Tips on Live

Send us feedback/questions via Text Check out www.askthepodcastcoach.com/31 Today we talk about some great new resources and tops on going live. Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome ...

Jun 19, 20141 hr 4 min

Rebranding Your Podcast

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we talk about rebranding your show, and we get a caller who wants to know what we use twitter for. For more information visit www.askthepodcastcoach.com Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and g...

Jun 09, 20141 hr

Easy Links - Recording on the Go

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

Jun 06, 20141 hr

Get Noticed Theme Reviewed - Podcasting on the Go

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are joined by Ryan K Parker from www.foodcraftsmen.com as we take a peak at the new theme from Michael Hyatt (author of the book Platform - one of Dave's favorite books). The theme is a bit more expensive than your typical theme ($300 vs $55 for something like Avada) . Ryan helps us see if the money is worth it. You can find the theme at www.getnoticedtheme.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTuvqapP6KE&feature=share The thought is this site requi...

May 28, 201459 min

Podcasting in Schools - Central Podcast Database - Podcast Media Kits

Send us feedback/questions via Text A wireless system for broadcasting a webinar of a class 2:45 Jim talks about a system where people watching a Google hangout can choose camera angles. Online training and podcasting are merging together. Instructors are seeing grades go up when students can consume the content whenever they want wherever they want. iPhones Now Can Start Podcasting by Speaking - 17:00 Hold down the button on your iPhone and say "Siri, play the Ask the Podcast Coach Podcast" and...

May 21, 20141 hr 4 min

Pausing Your Podcast - Podcasting Networks

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

May 09, 201458 min

Uber Complicated Setups - Networks - Mobile Listings - G+ Closing?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today on episode 24 we started this out as a Google hangout on Air (a live video). Today we answer questions about getting listed in mobile apps and other directories. We also talk about Google plus shutting down (its not) Get Your Studio Setup and Leave it - 2:250The more your add to your show, the harder and more stressful it can become. Be sure to do a pre-call with any guests Shutting Down Your Podcast - 6:04in the a Google Group and it was regaining Charl...

Apr 30, 20141 hr

Show Notes Tips - Fighting Skype Echo

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we are using Magic Jack to take callers as well as we are giving Callinstudio.com another chance (and it worked fine). Here are some of the topics we covered today: Changing Your Name [3:00] Jim renamed his show to home gadget geeks which leads people to better understand what his show is about. He did mention that you do need to change your show name and logo everywhere, and stitcher is taking a little longer. A couple of weeks of work. Jim mentions ski...

Apr 25, 20141 hr 2 min

Co-Hosting Insights - Shutting Down Your Podcast - Mevio Closes

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's special co-host is Darren Dake from Engaging Life and Leadership podcast who shares his insights into co-hosting. When choosing a co-host some things yo might want to think about: 1. Finding someone who has the same passion 2. Someone who has the same schedule and can commit to the show. 3. Be sure to have things set in the vent you start getting popular so you know how does what, and how any money would get distributed. 4. When you get all the "busine...

Apr 18, 20141 hr

Duplicate Content - New Stitcher app

Send us feedback/questions via Text Buying Gear [3:00] Dave talks about his ebay gear, and Jim talks about Guitar center. Duplicate Content Question [4:43] Steve Stewart of moneyplansos.com asks about Duplicate content. Dave had put together some resources for this. In some cases its having duplicate content on your own site that is the biggest crime. It's hard to find a super clear answer on this, and we all continue to search. If you know of a clear cut answer to this question please chime on ...

Apr 11, 20141 hr 2 min

Podcast Master Class -What Would You Change If You Started Again?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee....

Apr 03, 20141 hr 1 min

Why Did You Start Podcasting?

Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we have one question and that is, "Why did you start podcasting?" We also hear about the never ending saga of Dave and his Amazon associates account. We also talk about interacting with your audience via facebook, and using email lists. We talk about Jim's coaching podcast a bit to get some insights into doing a live show with a large audience. Dave's Amazon Update 14:00 In digging deeper, and deeper into the terms of agreement I found, “For example, you...

Mar 27, 20141 hr 2 min

Troubleshooting Your Site - Multiple USB Microphones

Send us feedback/questions via Text Should I Use Google Drive for Podcast Hosting?[2:36] You don't take your car to your dentist for repairs, so why use a media storage service for media streaming? If you want to see what I look at what I want in a media host, check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/mediahosting Editing Your RSS Feed / Wordpress Website [6:35] You can always find the show at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/live Fred from Struggling Entrepreneur and cibaustin.org calls in and talks about...

Mar 21, 201447 min
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