Don't Be Afraid of the Truth: The Value of Outside Opinions for Podcast Improvement

On this episode of Your Podcast Consultant, Dave Jackson offers sage advice for aspiring and established podcasters. He discusses the importance of prioritizing a good podcast over advertising, seeking honest feedback, and improving based on listener input. Dave also talks about the role of word-of-mouth referrals in a podcast's success and cautions against assuming heavy marketing will guarantee success. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes about his health and weight loss journey, as well as his experience as a podcast consultant.  Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips to make your podcast stand out in a crowded market.

Key Points

How Fear Almost Cost Me My Health

Seeking an honest opinion about a podcast from people who aren't friends or family

Caution in assuming that heavy marketing will guarantee success for a podcast

You can't fix something if you aren't aware it's broken.

Quote:

"And none of my friends told me that Dave, you, you like are singing way outside your range. And so consequently, I couldn't fix it because nobody would tell me the truth."

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