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What if the secret to podcast success isn't about your download numbers? This week we challenge the obsession over download stats and dive into why your "why" is far more important. Whether you're chasing sponsorships or simply creating for the love of it, we break down how to balance metrics with meaningful measures of success.

Is StreamYard's new pricing making you reconsider their service? We're comparing it with other live streaming tools like Riverside, Restream, and EVMux and giving you the lowdown on features, pricing, and user experiences.

Plus, we navigate the tricky waters of podcast affiliate relationships, stressing the importance of transparency and legal compliance. Finally, we wrap up with tips for boosting listener engagement and reviews, emphasizing the invaluable role of community interaction in the podcasting journey. Don't miss out on this packed episode full of insights and laughs!

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SPONSORS
Podcasting Branding.co
Based On a True Story Podcast

School of Podcasting
Home Gadget Geeks
Podgagement
Captivate
Optin Monster
StreamYard
EVMux
Ecamm
Restream
Genius Link
Switchy
Notejoy
Otter
Auphonic
Canva
Podpage
Jeff Sieh

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In this episode, we start with a light-hearted reflection on Labor Day and its significance, then dive into a listener's question about the possibility of unionizing podcasters. We talk about knowing when to quit, and much more (see chapters)

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Awesome Supporters - www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
School of Podcasting - https://learn.schoolofpodcasting.com (use the coupon "coach").
Home Gadget Geeks - www.homegadgetgeeks.com
Podpage - Build Your Website in Less than 10 Minutes www.podpage.com
Ecamm - Great LiveStreaming and More www.askthepodcastcoch.com/ecamm
Video Podcasting Made Easy: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating and Growing Your Video Podcast Book (affiliate link)
Captivate.fm (affiliate)

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Dave is back from Podcast Movement, and he and Jim talk about the conference and answer questions about business cards, eye contact in video, self-hosting, Podcasting 2.0, and more.

Sponsors:
PodcastBranding.co - Mark Makes You Look Amazing, Artwork, Websites and more
Based On a True Story Podcast - How Much of That Movie is Accurate?

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Awesome Supporters - www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
School of Podcasting - https://learn.schoolofpodcasting.com
Home Gadget Geeks - www.homegadgetgeeks.com
Podpage - Build Your Website in Less than 10 Minutes www.podpage.com
Ecamm - Great LiveStreaming and More www.askthepodcastcoch.com/ecamm
Audio Sigma - https://audiosigma.com/
Switchy - www.supportthisshow.com/switchy
Station Head iOs App https://apps.apple.com/it/app/stationhead/id1076117681
Catpivate - Podcast Media Hosting
Buzzsprout - Podcast Media hosting
Power of Podcasting - All Dave's Shows and More

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Based on a True Story Podcast
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Today, Chris Stone from Castahead.net is sitting in Jim's chair, so we dive deeper into getting started in video and using AI when and when not to use it.

Sponsors:
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Have EVERYTHING in your podcast look great (artwork, lead agents, your WHOLE SITE) by using Mark at www.podcastbranding.co

Based On a True Story Podcast
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Mentioned In This Episode
Castahead.net
School of Podcasting.com
https://www.podpage.com
askthepodcastcoach.com/ecamm
Camo - Turn your Phone into a Web Cam
Caspsho
Castmagic
Become an Awesome Supporter

This episode contains chapters. If you app doesn't have that check out Castamatic or Podcast Guru.

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Podcast Branding.co
Mark Des Cotes makes professional podcast artwork, websites and more

Based on a True Story Podcast
Have you ever wondered how much of those "based on a true story" movies are true?

School of Podcasting
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Casterbation is when a podcaster does anything that makes them appear to be working on their show, as long as it doesn't include working on making better content.
 
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BasedOnaTrueStoryPodcast.com

Featured Supporter
MSH2 Music - Mountain Music Half Hour

Mentioned In This Episode
School of Podcasting
Audacity Software
Castmagic
Tube Buddy
Poe AI Tool
Capsho AI Tool
Podcast Hot Seat
The Dip Book By Seth Godin
Majai AI Tool
Podpage.com
Logic Backlit Keyboard
Classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair
Live Well and Flourish
DR. Fay
Taja AI Tool
Mike Russel on Creator News Live with Jeff Sieh
Around the Layout Model Train Show

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PodMatch
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Podcast Branding.co
Mark Des Cotes makes professional podcast artwork, websites and more

Based on a True Story Podcast
Have you ever wondered how much of those "based on a true story" movies are true?

School of Podcasting
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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of producing a podcasting retrospective and the challenges it brings, exploring the importance of storytelling and relationships in podcasting. We discuss our experiences with networking at conferences, share tips for making meaningful connections, and reflect on the value of meeting people face-to-face. We also touch on the intricacies of giveaways and listener engagement, from personalized swag to tailored content. Throughout, we emphasize the significance of understanding and prioritizing your engaged audience, and share insights on maintaining consistency and quality in your podcasting journey. Plus, there's some lighthearted banter about everything from the "Flaming Yeti" to McDonald's hash browns! Join us as we navigate these topics and more on this engaging episode of Ask the Podcast Coach.

Mentioned In This Episode
PodcastBranding.co
Basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Schoolofpodcasting.com
Awesome Supporters

The Audience is Listening - Tom Webster Book
Sure SM7B
Podpage.com
Ecamm Live

NEW SUPPORTER
M2H2 Music Show Mountain Music Half Hour

Featured Supporter
Sonic Cupcake

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 
00:00:28 - Jim's Generator Adventure
00:01:15 - PodcastBranding.co
00:02:35 - Based On a True Story Podcast 
00:03:14 - M2H2 Half Hour 
00:03:18 - Listener Engagement and Feedback
00:07:57 - Podcasting Tips and Market Research
00:16:18 - Giveaways and Audience Interaction
00:33:55 - Merchandise and Listener Gifts
00:46:29 - Consistency in Podcasting
00:49:25 - Reflecting on Past Work
00:50:56 - Engaging with Your Audience
00:52:18 - Awesome Supporters 
00:52:32 - M2H2 Music 
00:52:54 - School of Podcasting 
00:53:05 - Podcasting Tools and Techniques
00:53:25 - A Quick Tangent 
00:54:03 - Podpage.com 
00:54:25 - Ecamm Live 
00:54:44 - Home Gadget Geeks 
00:55:04 - Featured Supporter: Sonic Cupcake 
00:56:00 - Become an Awesome Supporter (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome)
00:56:43 - Where are the Comments? 
00:57:22 - Shure SM7B Settings ()
01:00:22 - New or Advanced Listeners 
01:00:24 - Understanding Your Audience
01:03:47 - Measuring Success 
01:05:52 - Who is Our Audience? 
01:12:52 - Promoting Ask the Podcast Coach 
01:15:38 - Podtour Atlanta 
01:17:50 - 20 Year Retrospective? 
01:20:05 - Networking and Conferences
01:25:27 - Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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Based on a True Story Podcast
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Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift
Ever compared your podcasting journey to rocking out at a Bon Jovi concert? We'll take you through our trials and triumphs with streaming tools like Ecamm and StreamYard, sharing insights from our live chat audience about maintaining audio quality. Inspired by Tom Webster's "The Audience Is Listening," we dive into how truly knowing your listeners can fuel your podcast's growth. Prepare for some entertaining analogies as we liken our podcast experiences to those unforgettable moments at live concerts that leave you wanting more.

What's the secret to sustaining passion in a formulaic podcast? We reflect on the delicate balance between getting paid for podcasting and finding personal satisfaction and how staying true to one's content vision can ward off burnout. Drawing parallels with the struggles of 80s bands, we underscore the importance of persistence and constant improvement. Rounding out the discussion, we share personal anecdotes and industry insights on building relationships and networking, highlighting how connections have been a cornerstone of our podcasting journey. Join us for a rich conversation filled with practical tips, relatable stories, and a forward-looking perspective on podcasting success.

Mentioned In This Episode
The Audience is Listening By Tom Webster
Evmux - Live Streaming Platform
Ecamm - Live Streaming Platform
Wondercraft - AI Ad Writing Tool
We Have Cancer Podcast

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PodMatch
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Podcast Branding.co
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Based on a True Story Podcast
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School of Podcasting
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With Streamyard having some "Weird" things going on under their new ownership, I started to look at EvMux as a replacement. Today (after playing with it for 30 minutes) I take it for a test run today.
Here is a quick walk through of EvMux.
Link to video version of this episode.

Sponsors:
PodcastBranding.co (artwork, websites and more)
Based on a True Story Podcast
School of Podcasting (use the coupon code "coach")

Featured Supporter
Jodi Krangle at https://voiceoversandvocals.com/

NEW SUPPORTER!
Chris Stone from Castahead.net
A great podcast producer and video ninja!
You should be like Chris: Show Your Support!

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EvMux
https://supportthisshow.com/evmux

Podpage
www.trypodpage.com

Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com 

The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 

Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 

Check website for full notes.

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Podcast Branding.co
Mark Des Cotes makes professional podcast artwork, websites and more

Based on a True Story Podcast
Have you ever wondered how much of those "based on a true story" movies are true?

School of Podcasting
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Today we are joined by Voice Over artist Jodi Krangle of VoiceOversandVocals.com check out here Audio Branding Podcast.

Dave explains that by not telling people where he will be working the tease of not knowing is causing his inbox, his phone, etc to BLOW UP. When you tease your audience it brings them to the edge of their seat. So keep a crumb of information hidden to increase that knowledge gap.

We also talk about AI and Voice Over, Jodi's tech setup, interfaces, and more (chapters provided)

Mentioned In This Episode
Rode NT1 Condensor Mic

Rode Nt1 5th Gen
https://geni.us/rode-nt1-5g

AKG Perception 220
https://geni.us/akg-p220

Mike Hero DESP
https://audiosigma.com/

Shue SM7B
https://supportthisshow.com/sm7b

Samson Q2U
https://supportthisshow.com/q2u

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Start a Podcast In Six Weeks
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PodMatch
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Podcast Branding.co
Mark Des Cotes makes professional podcast artwork, websites and more

Based on a True Story Podcast
Have you ever wondered how much of those "based on a true story" movies are true?

School of Podcasting
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Today on the show we talk a little Fourth of July fun, and Dave taking a tumble leaving his knees all bloody. We answer some great questions like, "Should my ad be an ad for the ad?"
 "Are you ready to handle a podcast emergency?"
 "Recommended Email List Providers"

and more.

Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co

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

 

Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast

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Mentioned In This Episode

Podpage
 www.trypodpage.com

Home Gadget Geeks
 www.homegadgetgeelks.com 

The School of Podcasting
 www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach 

Become an Awesome Supporter
 www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome 

HeartBeat Community
 https://supportthisshow.com/heartbeat

Volley
 https://www.volleyapp.com/ 

Substack
 https://podcastingobservations.com/ 

ConvertKit
 https://supportthisshow.com/convertkit 

Mailerlite
 https://supportthisshow.com/mailerlite 

Aweber
 https://podcastcoach.aweber.com/ 

 Captivate Media Hosting
 https://supportthisshow.com/captivate 

 Supercast Crowdfunding

Featured Supporter: Ralph Estep Jr
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Start a Podcast In Six Weeks
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