Send us feedback/questions via Text Today I talk about a book called Listenable and it mentions how REALLY bad taking a break can be for your show. While I agree consistency is important, Jim has taken a few breaks off and on (as does this show occasionally) so we ask is it really REALLY bad? 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...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 454
Send us feedback/questions via Text I had no idea Jim would answer, "YES" when I asked, "Have you ever had to do a podcaster that was drunk? We also help someone understand why nobody in your family is listening to your 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 ...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 453
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today's show starts off a little rocky as this is my first time using Ecamm Live (which I love). https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm 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....
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 452
Send us feedback/questions via Text This episode covered a wide range of topics, from recommendations vs feed drops to event experiences, audio engineering, and more. Here are three key takeaways that I think will be valuable for you: The Power of Clear Communication: As podcast hosts, it's crucial to provide clear information about your show's theme or target audience. This helps potential guests understand the interview questions better, leading to more engaging and insightful conversations. N...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 451
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today we have a theme that what works for one podcaster may not work for you because your audience is different. We start by sharing that after putting a video version of this show on Spotify for Podcasters, I've received zero downloads of the video. 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 b...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 450
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today someone asked, " Can I protect my rights to a podcast if I do the podcast for the company I work for? My boss wants me to start a podcast for work. Under the slim chances this podcast gets big & starts to generate revenue, how do I protect my rights to it? I'm the host, I'm creating the content, I came up with the idea, the name, etc. We haven't started recording it yet, so I'm just trying to get ahead of the ball here. Not sure if I need to lawyer u...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 449
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave and Jim talk about a show that appears to be stuck. We also talk about media hosts, electricity and microphones, Clarity Sound, Bad Audio, Dave's Garage Sale and More. 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 wo...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 448
Send us feedback/questions via Text This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting and sponsored by Podcast Branding , and Based on a True Story Podcast . Welcome to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach" with your hosts Jim Collison and Dave Jackson! In Episode 447, we have a jam-packed show filled with insightful discussions and expert advice to help you on your podcasting journey. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 447
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson along with special guest Max Trescott cover a wide range of topics related to podcasting. They start by emphasizing the importance of keeping surveys simple and concise, sharing their own experiences with survey development and discussing the potential conflicts that can arise from customer feedback. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon co...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 446
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Adam A. Adams from the Podcast on Podcasting joins Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and we talk about what stops a podcast from launching, and what makes for a successful podcast launch. 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 glo...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 445
Send us feedback/questions via Text Meta Thread is out...YAWN...I mean it is twitter with a different name. Dave was (originally) confused by the new Rode Pod Mic USB but has since figured out to PUSH the volume know to enable monitoring through headphones. 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 syndicat...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 444
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer some classic questions and one that has us stumped. 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...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 438
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show Based on a True Story Podcast . Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podcast on a personal WordPress website. Additionally, the episode covers topics like when to start running ads on a podcast, technical issues faced while editing, podcast advertising, and Sweetwater's ge...
Jun 24, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 442
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to podcasts on platforms like Spotify and YouTube and offer advice on whether to include links in show or episode descriptions. The hosts also discuss optimal computer requirements for podcasting and highlight a useful t...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 441
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of treating each episode as a blog post. In addition, they provide advice on networking opportunities, changing a podcast's name and artwork, and using titles to differentiate content within a single podcast feed. Dave emph...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 440
Send us feedback/questions via Text You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space. The episode covers various topics related to podcasting, including equipment, social media, and hosting and guesting podcast interviews. In addition, Jackson and co-host Jim discuss Super Chats and YouTube requirements. Video Version JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODC...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 437
Send us feedback/questions via Text We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you decide if it is working or not (along with all of your other questions) 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 bes...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 436
Send us feedback/questions via Text What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered? 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:...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 435
Send us feedback/questions via Text Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from Home Gadget Geeks provide answers for all of your questions along with the world's most engaged chat room. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save ...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 434
Send us feedback/questions via Text On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences throughout their careers. They stress the importance of adapting to changes, focusing on quality content, and getting feedback for improvement. They also discuss different platforms for hosting private podcasts an...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 433
Send us feedback/questions via Text Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording? 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 3...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 432
Send us feedback/questions via Text We talk about words on your show's artwork, how Dave made $125 CPM, what percentage of television is commercials, podcasting WITHOUT the Internet. Recording Platforms: StreamYard, Squadcast, Riverside, Ecamm & More. The episode concludes with a discussion on the latest technology, including Chat GBT Four and new offerings in the market. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your...
Apr 08, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 431
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today there are several questions asking, "Is my baby ugly?" as "This should be growing..." (why???). I'm joined by Fuzz Martin from Epiccreative.com who has a background in radio and advertising. We talk about the need of having "Truth Tellers" who will help you because they want you to be these you can be." JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding co...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 430
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " 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://courses.schoolofpodc...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 429
Send us feedback/questions via Text The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville. So be sure to visit Mark at www.podcastbranding.co (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show based on a true story Got a question? Go to https://askthepodcastcoach.com/ask Become a Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/support Supporter of The Week: John Muntz Check out John Muntz where curiosity meets exploration! Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail a...
Mar 18, 2023•20 min•Ep. 427
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " 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 guarant...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 427
Send us feedback/questions via Text Google announced, according to Podnews , "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't they do this back in 2016 ). We also discuss the fact that you don't have to do a video version if you want to start a podcast, the joys of updating drivers, and a loving tangent on cereal bags. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join ...
Feb 25, 2023•57 min•Ep. 428
Send us feedback/questions via Text Today as have David Hooper from Build a Big Podcast and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " 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 m...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 426
Send us feedback/questions via Text You create a QR code. Maybe you use a service like Linq ; where do you send your potential audience? Google is backing away from podcasting, but how far? Dave and Jim tackle your questions and more. Got a question? Leave it at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/ask and we will use it in a future show. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound g...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 425
Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave is back and physically still recouping from Podfest 2023. He shares some of the insights about the event, and what he saw. There were LOTS of new people. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.c o 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 a...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 426
