Today Dave is looking different. Why? Because he invested in an Elgato Facecam, Elgato Key Lights, and an  Elgato Stream Deck XL. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co MUGSHOT: 03:46  Mugshot: Based On a True Story 05:09  Dave Bought Some Toys 09:58  Light Placement 13:44  International Podcast Day 20:00  Make a Choice with Mel Robbins 22:08  Market Research 28:55  Not Your Target Audience 31:07  Awesome Supporters Special Thanks to the Dog Podcast Network 34:21  Great Examples of Podcasts 41:15  Summer Heat and Podcasts 43:55  Apple Issue in June Lowered Downloads 47:56  Goodpods 51:35  Power Rant: Boring Podcasts 53:00  Descript: Thoughts? Mentioned In This Podcast Mel Robbins Book 5 Second Rule Elgato Key Light Elgato Stream Deck School of Podcasting Profit From Your Podcast Dog Podcast Network Based On a True Story Podcast Branding Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.

Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys

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You jump into podcasting. You're excited to get going. I helped some folks this week that hadn't thought things through which reminded me that we need to start with the end in mind, and then work backward. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 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 Ever wonder how many of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 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 Mentioned In This Episode FEATURED SUPPORTER Max at Aviation News Talk https://aviationnewstalk.com/   Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Book https://geni.us/7-habits-effective  Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davejackson  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  How to Ask For Advice Jordan Harbinger https://www.jordanharbinger.com/how-to-ask-for-advice-deep-dive/  Podshow London Discussed (Spotify's Booth)  https://weekly.podnews.net/1538779/15165595-pacific-content-closes-interviews-with-pocket-casts-and-platform-media  Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings  00:00:39 - Credit Card Expiry Woes 00:01:01 - Coffee Subscriptions and Branding 00:01:17 - Podcast Branding and Sponsorships 00:02:48 - Movie Reviews and Historical Accuracy 00:04:43 - Coaching and Consulting Insights 00:06:59 - Starting a Podcast: Essential Tips 00:16:49 - Building and Managing Communities 00:20:14 - Newsletter and Domain Management 00:27:04 - Challenges of Online Communities 00:33:57 - Listener Feedback and Community Vibes 00:34:50 - Publishing a Route 66 Book 00:35:57 - Self-Publishing Tips and Challenges 00:39:02 - ChatGPT and AI Tools for Content Creation 00:43:05 - Eye Contact and Presentation Techniques 00:49:14 - Spotify's Walled Garden at Podcast Show 00:57:32 - YouTube Strategies: Like and Subscribe Debate 01:04:40 - Rich Hay's Journey at Microsoft 01:05:27 - The Demands of Community Management 01:06:05 - Balancing Personal Projects and Work 01:07:54 - Podcasting Breaks and Returns 01:08:53 - Consistency in Podcasting 01:12:27 - Monetizing and Rebranding Podcasts 01:17:16 - Crypto and Digital Payments in Podcasting 01:29:58 - Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 485 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

The Power of Starting With the End in Mind

Today's episode is all about the fascinating (and kinda spooky) world of AI voices and their role in reshaping the podcasting landscape. From discussing the impact of AI technology on audio production to sharing tips on recording and editing, we delve into the possibilities and challenges that AI brings to the podcasting realm. Join us as we explore the evolving trends in podcast monetization, share thoughts on transcript accessibility, and engage in lively discussions surrounding the future of podcasting. 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 Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com  Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. 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  Feature Awesome Supporter Glenn Hebert - Horse Radio Network https://www.horseradionetwork.com Mentioned In This Episode Eleven Labshttps://supportthisshow.com/elevenlabs  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  Voice and Vocals Jodie Krangle https://voiceoversandvocals.com/  Shure MV7 Microphone  https://geni.us/shure-mv7-usb Samson Q2U https://supportthisshow.com/q2u Audio Technica ATR2100X https://podclick.me/atr2100xx  Coinbase https://supportthisshow.com/bitcoin  Gary V Gets Sponsors for His Blog https://youtu.be/UgvjT6W31hM?si=qYvXMelFv2S5mfjq  Profit From Your Podcast Book https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book  Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World Book https://geni.us/platform-michael-hyatt Leaning Towards Wisdom Podcast https://leaningtowardwisdom.com/  Chapter Markers: 00:01:04 - Sponsor: podcastbranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co) 00:02:26 - Mugshot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com (https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com ) 00:03:06 - AI Voicer Good and Spooky 00:03:30 - AI Copies My Pace and Influctions (https://supportthisshow.com/elevenlabs ) 00:05:16 - Podcast Hot Seat Intro (https://www.podcasthotseat.com ) 00:06:00 - Is This As Scary as the Rodeo?  00:06:26 - Was That Scary? 00:07:43 - VO Artists Aren't Worried  00:08:55 - Chat GPT Version of YOU  00:17:34 - Guess The Microphone  00:25:04 - Noise Reduction Tip  00:30:22 - Robo Dave and Plosives  00:33:47 - Riverside and Descript Roller Coaster  00:37:44 - Automated Editing  00:39:57 - Who Ate Robo Dave's Yogurt?  00:42:15 - Can I Get Advertisers ?  00:50:06 - Affiliate Marketing  00:54:24 - Get Noticed in a Noisy World (https://geni.us/platform-michael-hyatt ) 00:58:40 - Programmatic Ads - Are They Worth It?  01:03:20 - Monetizing Your Back Catalog  01:05:03 - THANK YOU (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome ) 01:11:37 - Advertising AI  01:15:55 - Spotify Chapters - and Transcripts  01:24:56 - Robo Dave Wants To End the Show  01:26:37 - Reason To Have a Transcript  01:27:20 - What's Coming Up?  Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 484 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Navigating AI in Podcast Creation

In this episode, they'll walk you through their unique experiences and insights on the importance of authenticity, critical self-evaluation, and embracing one's uniqueness in podcasting. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents 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 Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com   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   Support the Show on Patreon Be an Awesome Supporter!   Featured Paton Horse Radio Networkhttps://www.horseradionetwork.com  - **Embrace Authenticity:** Both Dave and Jim emphasize the importance of developing a consistent and genuine on-air personality. Imitating others won't resonate as well as being your true self. Authenticity draws in listeners and builds trust. - **Master the Art of Receiving Compliments:** Learning to gracefully accept compliments can be challenging but is crucial for personal growth. Jim suggests saying "thank you" and making eye contact, while Dave shares personal stories of deflecting compliments with humor and the need to own his achievements. - **Enhance Your Delivery Techniques:** Effective podcasting isn't just about what you say but how you say it. Utilize pitch, pauses, volume, and word stress to engage your audience fully. Dave even uses a guitar analogy to illustrate how these elements can create a more dynamic and memorable experience. Key Takeaways Embrace Authenticity Both Dave and Jim emphasize the importance of developing a consistent and genuine on-air personality. Imitating others won't resonate as well as being your true self. Authenticity draws in listeners and builds trust. Master the Art of Receiving Compliments  Learning to gracefully accept compliments can be challenging but is crucial for personal growth and rejecting the compliments may be inadvertently rejecting your audience. Enhance Your Delivery Techniques Effective podcasting isn't just about what you say but how you say it. Utilize pitch, pauses, volume, and word stress to engage your audience fully. Dave even uses a guitar analogy to illustrate how these elements can create a more dynamic and memorable experience. 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  Storyworthy Book https://amzn.to/3E2HCxp  In and Around Podcasting https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com  Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings  00:00:30 - Technical Difficulties and Shoutouts 00:01:41 - Coffee Break and Sponsor Mentions 00:01:56 - Sponsorships and Branding 00:02:07 - Podcast Branding and Rebranding 00:04:49 - Spotify for Podcasters Update 00:05:48 - Podcasting on Phones Debate 00:08:45 - Storytelling and Delivery Tips 00:10:52 - Accents and Presentation Skills 00:17:14 - Accents and Authenticity in Podcasting 00:31:01 - Business Names and Branding 00:44:56 - Sydnie's Unique Performance on Britain's Got Talent 00:46:19 - The Value of Unexpected Content 00:47:19 - Creating True Content 00:50:43 - Pure Prairie League's One-Hit Wonder 00:52:23 - The Importance of True Fans 00:54:15 - Recognizing and Appreciating Supporters 01:04:36 - The Power of Recognition and Encouragement 01:09:45 - Recognizing and Accepting Compliments 01:20:31 - Favorite Podcast Swag 01:24:48 - Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts 01:26:10 - Wrapping Up and Thanking Supporters Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 483 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Improving Podcast Performance and Delivery

Today, we dive deep beyond the surface, exploring a cornucopia of topics from the resurgence of classic '70s music influenced by modern media to the practicalities and trends in technology, like the evolving use of iPads and the nuances of studio setups. We'll discuss not just experiencing moments but capturing them, ponder the durability of PC v.s. laptop usage, and give you the inside scoop from the Content Entrepreneur Expo with actionable tips on audience retention shared by our very own Dave at the expo. Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster and 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 Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 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 Support the Show on Patreon Be an Awesome Supporter!  Featured Supporter Radio Free Pro Wrestling https://www.radiofreepw.com/  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  Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life - Steve Martin https://amzn.to/3yfwIr3 (aff) Apple Crush Commercial https://youtu.be/ntjkwIXWtrc?si=hsYAH3ycq0YwUnPC  iPad 13 with M4 Chip https://amzn.to/44KFlWQ (aff) Building a Storybrand https://amzn.to/3wD0XHO  00:03:19 - Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co ) 00:04:44 - Mugshot:BasedOnaTrueStoryPodcast.com (https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com ) 00:05:36 - More Than Reading Wiki 00:10:23 - Kevin Hart Preparation  00:11:51 - Thumbs Down?  00:14:47 - Steve Martin and Being Unique  00:18:56 - Silly Zagging  00:20:34 - Jim's Take  00:25:05 - Apple's iPad Commercial  00:30:14 - Who is Using iPads?  00:38:20 - Bad Singing At Concerts  00:39:46 - Multiple Apple Devices  00:44:30 - Getting Clients From Your Podcast  00:48:55 - Your Podcast Website Episode 3 https://www.yourpodcastwebsite.com/3   00:51:15 - Thank You! https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome   00:53:23 - Featured Supporter: Radio Free Pro Wrestling https://www.radiofreepw.com/   00:54:45 - Jim's New Lights https://amzn.to/4by9Ktp  01:01:28 - Seeing Passion and Pet Peeves in the Wild  01:05:34 - Pretty Links and Podpage  01:07:29 - A Guests Bad Audio  01:13:20 - Wrap up

Bringing Back the Classics: Music, Tech, and Making Lasting Podcast Content

This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting Today we talk about realistic growth of a podcast audience. I've always said the formula is  Value in Episode X Smart Promotion = Downloads A recent episode of the Grow Your Show podcast mentioned we might want to mention audience size (social, email list, etc).  Spending money on ads is a strategy, but it relies on many different aspects to have success so you may not strike gold on your first try 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 Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com 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   Support the Show on Patreon Be an Awesome Supporter!  Featured Supporter: Live Well and Flourish  Check out Craig Van Slyke at https://www.livewellandflourish.com or his new show for educators https://www.aigoestocollege.com  Follow the Show  Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Podurama- Podcast Guru - Castomatic   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  Remo on App Sumo https://supportthisshow.com/remo  Pyle Bullhorn https://amzn.to/4dkecxT (aff) Streamyard Video Streaming https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard  Captivate Media Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/captivate  Libsyn Media Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/libsyn  Buzzsprout Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout Blubrry Hosting https://supportthisshow.com/blubrry  Overcast Ads https://overcast.fm/ads  Buzzsprout Ads https://www.buzzsprout.com/ads  Ray Edwards Books https://amzn.to/3UtBHeZ (aff) Mouse Flow https://supportthisshow.com/mouseflow Switchy Link Tracker https://supportthisshow.com/switchy  Profit From Your Podcast https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book  Rumble https://rumble.com/register/schoolofpodcasting/  

Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys

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