Just a heads up, this Saturday we are moving the time of our broadcast from 10:30 AM ET to 1:30 PM ET. Also we are doing an hour instead of 90 minutes. (this is just for this week). In other news, Dave finally tested positive for Covid.  See you Saturday!

Special Time This Saturday 1:30 PM ET

Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network. Together they have 20 years of podcasting experience and coaching.

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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/  

Growing Your Podcast Audience: Time, Tools, and Techniques

Today, Dave and Jim start off by looking at the motivational forces of a podcaster. "I think you need to be about 55% passion so that you have enough, "I MUST do this, and 45% logic helps you then steer it in the right direction." You need both for success. Also, maybe NOT start a podcast. 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: 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   Support the Show on Patreon Be an Awesome Supporter!  Featured Supporter https://www.indiedropin.com  Mentioned In This Episode Podpage www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks www.homegadgetgeeks.com  The School of Podcasting www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach  Become an Awesome Supporter www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome  Home Gadget Geeks Podcast https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com  Podtrak P4 https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4 Rodecaster Duo https://supportthisshow.com/rodecasterpro  RSS Importer Plugin from Second Line https://wordpress.org/plugins/podcast-importer-secondline/  Simple Podcast Press https://supportthisshow.com/simplepodcastpress  In and Around Podcasting https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/  Jeff Sieh Social Media News Live https://socialmedianewslive.com/  The Audacity to Podcast on AI  https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/11-tips-for-sharing-urls-in-your-podcast/  Ask Ralph Podcast https://www.askralphpodcast.com    Follow the Show  Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Podurama- Podcast Guru - Castomatic Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 480 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network  

Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success

Dave is making some of his new show, Your Podcast Website, and explains how he made decisions. We also talk formatting in apps, hate watching shows, avoiding bad audio from your guests and much more. 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 Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. 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  Your Podcast Website https://www.yourpodcastwebsite.com/1  Descript https://supportthisshow.com/descript Flowsend.ai https://www.flowsend.ai Capsho https://supportthisshow.com/capsho  Swell.ai https://supportthisshow.com/swellai  Castmagic https://supportthisshow.com/castmagic  Podsqueeze https://supportthisshow.com/podsqueeze Otter https://supportthisshow.com/otter  Fathom https://fathom.video  Grammarly https://supportthisshow.com/grammarly  Noota https://www.noota.io/ Podcasting Tips with Rob Greenlee  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DU86aLAIHE&list;=PLxqZPGZQ-k77kyNYrm7f1SnJFPCeGtTts  Buzzsprout https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout Inexpensive Headset https://geni.us/mpowpo71a Jabra Headset https://geni.us/jabra-evolve255 Descript https://supportthisshow.com/descript Backblaze https://supportthisshow.com/backblaze  Dropbox https://supportthisshow.com/dropbox  Author Media Courses https://supportthisshow.com/authormedia  David Letterman and Madonna F-Bomb Interview https://youtu.be/BMQWR2v9opQ?si=Z2lNFaiogtp39smO Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 479 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality

Hey there, and welcome back to "Ask the Podcast Coach," the show where your podcasting queries get the spotlight. Today, I've got an action-packed episode for you that's brimming with insights on using SMS to grow your podcast audience. I'm super excited to share my conversation with the clever folks at Buzzsprout and dive into the nuts and bolts of SMS marketing—what it takes, what it costs, and the impact it can make. 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! https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome    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  Protit From Your Podcast https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book  Easy text Marketing on App Summo https://supportthisshow.com/easytextplatform  SlickText https://supportthisshow.com/slicktext (Save 15% using sop15) Flight Story https://www.flightstory.com  The Feed Podcast https://thefeed.libsyn.com  Ads infinitum https://podurama.com/podcast/ad-infinitum-i1712384143  George Hrab Geologic Podcasthttp://geologicpodcast.com  Sony VZ-1 Camerahttps://geni.us/zv1-sony-dslr True Fans Podcast App https://www.Truefans.fm  Podbeanhttps://supportthisshow.com/podbean  Buzzsprout https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout Libsyn https://supportthisshow.com/libsyn       

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