Episode 706 - How Buy Me A Coffee Can Help Your Podcast - Connecting Over Coffee, Monthly Sponsors, Online Store and Refills Buy Me a Coffee can be more than a donation button for podcasters. In this episode, the conversation focuses on using the platform as a bridge between creator and audience, creating opportunities for one time support, monthly memberships, and a simple shop for digital offerings, while also encouraging podcasters to think creatively about how audience support can be passed ...
Jun 03, 2026•30 min•Ep. 706
Episode 705 - MowPod Charts Provides a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Your Podcast Rankings - Podcast For Free - Podcast Tips and Tools mowPod Charts Launches as a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Apple Podcasts Rankings mowPod, the largest podcast audience growth platform in the US, Canada, and UK, is excited to announce the launch of mowPod Charts , a forever-free tool that provides unparalleled insight into Apple Podcasts chart rankings. Designed to fill the gap left by the recent sunsetting of...
Jun 02, 2026•22 min•Ep. 705
Episode 704 - Committed to the Mic - How Consistency Creates Community - Practical Podcast Tips In this episode of The How to Podcast Series, Dave explains why showing up consistently for your podcast is not just a habit, it is the foundation of community and trust. He begins by reminding listeners that this show is made by a human, for humans, and is not driven by corporate sponsorship or product pushing, which shapes the honest, unfiltered advice he shares throughout the episode. Dave revisits...
Jun 01, 2026•21 min•Ep. 704
E703 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on The Four P's Podcast with Trunnis Goggins II Create, Connect, Inspire | Dave Campbell on Building a Meaningful Life & Legacy | 4Ps Podcast In this episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with podcasting powerhouse Dave Campbell—creator of Living the Next Chapter—to break down what it takes to launch, grow, and thrive in the podcasting world.From his roots in St. Catharines (just acro...
May 31, 2026•42 min•Ep. 703
Episode 702 - How Do You Deal With Podcast Spam Emails - Bad Podcast Pitches, Public Relation Agencies and Emails That Just Waste Podcaster's Time In this episode, the conversation turns to a frustrating reality many podcasters face: spam emails that flood in once a show becomes visible online. The episode looks at the strange, generic, and often irrelevant pitches podcasters receive, especially when the sender clearly has not listened to the show, does not understand its format, or even gets th...
May 30, 2026•17 min•Ep. 702
Episode 701 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on MAKE YOUR DAY RICHER TV with Richard Wilmore Creating Community Through Podcasting with Dave Campbell It's the series premiere of MAKE YOUR DAY RICHER TV! Richard is joined by his guest, David Campbell, who is the host of EIGHT podcasts! David is on a mission to build community through podcasting and he's here to share his wisdom for hosts and guests.You can connect with David at truemediasolutions.ca Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
May 29, 2026•34 min•Ep. 701
Episode 700 - Hitting Your Next Podcast Milestone, Happy Podcast Independents Day, and an Update on 365 Days of Content in 2026 In this episode of The How to Podcast Series , Dave celebrates a major milestone with episode 700 and reflects on what it means to reach long-term goals as a podcaster. Rather than treating milestones as numbers to rush past, he invites creators to consider what they are building toward, how they define success, and whether they actually pause to recognize the wins alon...
May 28, 2026•26 min•Ep. 700
Episode 699 - A Great Way to Grow Your Audience, Get More Listeners Today By Doing This Now Word of Mouth Marketing is amazing for Podcast Growth. As a solo-podcaster, how can you quickly add listeners to your show? Like, real, human beings that listen to your show? Not a paid bot that hits your podcast and it counts as a listen! A Real Person!? Add some interviews to your solo podcasts! Why? Because when a guest comes on your show, they are a potenial listener for your show! If you have an inte...
May 27, 2026•18 min•Ep. 699
Episode 698 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Books That Make You with Desiree Duffy Welcome to another exciting episode of Books That Make You Join us as we dive into the world of podcasting with our special guest, Dave Campbell from True Media Solutions. Dave is a seasoned host and producer of several successful podcasts, and today, he's here to share his insights on how podcasting is revolutionizing storytelling. In this episode, we explore:• The transformative impact of podcasting on ...
May 26, 2026•37 min•Ep. 698
Episode 697 - Should I have Chapters in your Podcast Episode Notes Unlocking the Power of Podcast Chapters: Enhancing the Listener Experience When a podcast incorporates chapters, listeners can see the chapter titles in their podcast player and easily skip to the section they want to hear. This provides a two-fold benefit: listeners can find a starting point that aligns with their unique interests, and they gain a bird's-eye view of the podcast's overall structure. Should You Add Chapters to You...
May 25, 2026•21 min•Ep. 697
Episode 696 - Podcasters, Learn How to Use Your Microphone - Microphone Technique for Newbie Podcasters Podcasters, Learn How to Use Your Microphone, is a candid and energetic reminder that microphone technique can make or break a podcast episode. In this episode, Dave argues that many podcasters lose listeners not because of weak ideas, but because of avoidable recording mistakes that make the audio distracting, hard to follow, or simply unpleasant to hear. The episode focuses on the basics tha...
May 24, 2026•28 min•Ep. 696
Episode 695 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on 5 Random Questions Podcast with Danny Brown This week's Five Random Questions is a blend of light-hearted banter and profound life lessons as Dave Campbell opens up about his journey as a podcaster and musician. Dave reflects on the significance of community and connection, both in his personal life and through his various podcasts.He also touches upon the impact of social media on relationships and the importance of engaging in open, respectf...
May 23, 2026•53 min•Ep. 695
Episode 694 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Podcasting in Professional Services with John Tyreman The How To Podcast Series: A Community-Driven Approach to Podcasting, with Dave Campbell Join us as we explore the multifaceted realm of podcasting with Dave Campbell, a podcast manager at True Media Solutions ( @TrueMediaSolutions ) and the creative force behind eight unique shows, including @TheHowToPodcastSeries . Dave brings invaluable insights from his experience managing a diverse...
May 22, 2026•46 min•Ep. 694
Episode 693 - Why Your Podcast Listener Engagement is Low and Very Little is Happening with your Calls to Action in Your Podcast In this episode of The How to Podcast Series, Dave digs into a problem many podcasters face: listeners may be downloading episodes, but engagement remains low and calls to action are going unanswered. He explores why this happens and explains that the issue often is not simply about asking for more action, but about understanding when listeners are actually still prese...
May 21, 2026•27 min•Ep. 692
Episode 692 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Soul Podcasting with Demetria Zinga In this episode, I’m joined by longtime podcaster and educator Dave Campbell for a heartfelt conversation about what freedom in podcasting really looks like. We unpack his early beginnings, how he’s stayed consistent through the years, and why podcasting remains one of the most liberating platforms for creatives and entrepreneurs alike. From overcoming imposter syndrome to building a show on your own terms, ...
May 20, 2026•54 min•Ep. 692
Episode 691 - Setting up Your Podcast on Your YouTube Channel and a Warning For Your Show Notes Episode Summary Dave breaks down how podcasters can take advantage of YouTube’s new podcast playlist option and shares key advice to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re adding your podcast to YouTube or want to optimize your channel, these tips are a must-hear. Highlights YouTube Now Supports Podcast Playlists: Turn your playlist of podcast episodes into an official podcast on YouTube—easy to set up and ...
May 19, 2026•12 min•Ep. 691
Episode 690 - A Podcast Lesson from an Apple, Understanding Your Podcast Audience In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, Dave revisits an earlier idea built around an apple seed and uses it as a metaphor for the reach and purpose of podcasting. He explains that what may seem small at first can grow into something far larger, and that same idea can help podcasters think differently about the episodes they create, the listeners they serve, and the impact their words may have long after publ...
May 18, 2026•17 min•Season 516Ep. 690
Episode 689 - Stop Interviewing Guests on Your Podcast, Do This Instead - Reimagine Your Guest as A Podcast Listener In this episode, Dave challenges podcasters to completely rethink the way they approach guest interviews. Instead of viewing guests as strangers passing through a content machine, he encourages hosts to see every guest as a listener and community member first. That shift in perspective changes everything about the tone, depth, and connection within a podcast conversation. The epis...
May 17, 2026•31 min•Ep. 689
Episode 688 - Say Yes to Podcasting - For solopreneurs with a service-based business with Guest CO-HOST - Anja Lordanić Anja Lordanić joins The How To Podcast Series to talk about launching a podcast with clarity, purpose, and sustainability. In this conversation, she shares the thinking behind her new show, Say Yes to Podcasting , and explains how she helps solopreneurs use audio podcasting as a practical business tool. The discussion centers on the difference between podcasting as a passion pr...
May 16, 2026•52 min•Ep. 688
Episode 687 - We Ask Ralph About Podcasting, The Business of Podcasting and Content Creation with Guest CO-HOST Ralph Estep Jr. This episode offers an honest and wide ranging conversation with Ralph Estep about podcasting, business, faith, burnout, and the importance of building real relationships through content creation. Ralph shares how his journey began as an accountant looking for exposure for his firm, eventually leading him into podcasting through AM radio and later into creating multiple...
May 15, 2026•49 min•Ep. 687
Episode 686 - How To Improve Your Podcast Intro Right Now - A Music Lesson for Podcasters In this episode of The How To Podcast Series , host Dave talks about how to make your podcast intro stronger, faster, and more focused so listeners actually stay for the whole episode. He shares a simple musical lesson for podcasters: “Don’t bore us, get us to the chorus.” Dave explains that just like in songs where the chorus is the part people remember and sing along to, your podcast needs to get to the p...
May 14, 2026•20 min•Ep. 686
Episode 685 - Podcasters, Make The Podcast That People Want to Hear, Not Just What You Want to Make In this episode of The How To Podcast Series , host Dave reflects on a powerful idea he heard from Tom Webster on The New Media Show : podcasters need to make the show that people want to hear, not just the show they want to make. Drawing from Tom’s book The Audience is Listening , Dave unpacks what it means to create a podcast that meets a real need, rather than one that exists only for the creat...
May 13, 2026•20 min•Ep. 685
Episode 684 - Leverage Word of Mouth Advertising for Your Podcast by Guesting and How to be a Great Guest - Practical Podcasting Tips Back with another Daily Dave! Word of mouth is directly responsible for 19 percent of all purchases, and influences as much as 90 percent. Every human on Earth relies on word of mouth to make buying decisions. Yet even today, fewer than one percent of companies have an actual strategy for generating these crucial customer conversations. The key to activating custo...
May 12, 2026•17 min•Ep. 684
EPISODE 683 - I Googled Myself and Not One Mention of My Social Media Accounts - Podcasting Tips and Search Engine Optimization SEO Ok, so I did a Google Search on my Living The Next Chapter Podcast - it is a podcast that features authors, publishers and it is literally a joy to create! Starting in 2022, we now have over 760 episodes! Wow! I had a conversation with a pro-Facebook Podcaster that believes wholeheartedly that Facebook is the best tool to grow his show - it is working for him and I ...
May 11, 2026•14 min•Ep. 683
EPISODE 682 - Podcasters, Silence is Golden - Don't Kill The Space, What Mozart Can Teach You About Podcasting Episode Summary In this episode, Dave explores why silence is just as important in podcasting as it is in music. Drawing from over 45 years as a musician and his experience as a podcast host, Dave explains how intentional pauses add depth, clarity, and a pleasant cadence to your episodes—making your show more enjoyable and digestible for listeners. Why Silence Matters Silence between sp...
May 10, 2026•18 min•Ep. 682
Episode 681 - Podcasters, Try Being Quiet When Your Guest Speaks - Podcasting and Interview Tips Main Topic: Interview Etiquette – Giving Space to Your Guest Avoid frequent interjections like “yes,” “right,” or “okay.” These can clutter your episode and create more editing work. Train yourself to limit affirmations and let your guest share their thoughts fully. Advice for Podcasters: Remaining quiet as the host isn’t about being disengaged—it helps with smoother editing and gives your guest room...
May 09, 2026•21 min•Ep. 681
EPISODE 680 - Want a Free Clickable Link To Your Podcast use Pod.Link to Share Your Show - Podcast Tips - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips and Tool Episode Summary In this short episode, Dave shares an easy, free tool that every podcaster can use to help listeners access and share their show: pod.link. Learn how to add a direct link in your email signature or on social media, making it effortless for people to find and share your podcast across all platforms. What Is Pod.link? Pod.link creates a...
May 08, 2026•11 min•Ep. 680
Episode 679 - Thoughts on Niching Down, Narrowing Your Focus and How to do this - Podcasting Tips Dave answers a question from listener Jen Mack about niching your podcast audience: Should you focus on the kind of person they are, or on the problem they have? Dave explores practical strategies for tailoring your show to a specific group—and why a “niche” is essential for deeper impact and connection.1. The Value of Niching Your Audience Focusing your podcast on a specific audience or their probl...
May 07, 2026•21 min•Ep. 679
EPISODE 678 - Blinded By Fear - When You Get Hit So Hard You Might Just Give Up on Your Podcast In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest roadblocks for podcasters: fear. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, worrying about what others might think, or getting stuck over “what ifs,” these anxieties can keep us from hitting record, launching new ideas, or growing our shows. We’ll explore why these fears are so common in podcasting, how they can sabotage our progress, and—most importantly—pract...
May 06, 2026•20 min•Ep. 678
EPISODE 677 - Introducing PodcastFeedback.ca - Limited Time - Donate to Charity and Get Feedback on Your Podcast LOOKING FOR CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR PODCAST, SOCIAL MEDIA & WEBSITE AND NO THE SNARKY COMMENTS Get in early with this special offer: 1 - Provide a link to the episode you wish to have reviewed 2 - Listen to my review first before it goes out as an episode - no surprises! 3 - Cost - for a limited time: Please donate financially to the charity of your choice 4 - Provide a link...
May 05, 2026•20 min•Ep. 677
