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Aug. 19, 2023

What Works for THEIR Audience May Not Work For Yours

Today we have a theme that what works for one podcaster may not work for you because your audience is different. We start by sharing that after putting a video version of this show on Spotify for Podcasters, I've received zero downloads of the...

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Aug. 13, 2023

Podcasting For Your Job

Today someone asked, " Can I protect my rights to a podcast if I do the podcast for the company I work for? My boss wants me to start a podcast for work. Under the slim chances this podcast gets big & starts to generate revenue, how do I protect...

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Aug. 5, 2023

My Podcast Isn't Growing

Today Dave and Jim talk about a show that appears to be stuck. We also talk about media hosts, electricity and microphones, Clarity Sound, Bad Audio, Dave's Garage Sale and More. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free...

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July 29, 2023

Best Way To Market a Podcast

This show is brought to you by the School of Podcasting and sponsored by , and .  Welcome to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach" with your hosts Jim Collison and Dave Jackson! In Episode 447, we have a jam-packed show filled with...

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July 23, 2023

Simplifying Surveys for Actionable Insights: Tips for Keeping Your Qu…

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson along with special guest Max Trescott cover a wide range of topics related to podcasting. They start by emphasizing the importance of keeping surveys simple and concise, sharing...

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July 15, 2023

Launching a Top Podcast: Building a Pre-Launch Team for Buzz and Succ…

Today Adam A. Adams from joins Dave Jackson from the  and we talk about what stops a podcast from launching, and what makes for a successful podcast launch. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon...

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July 8, 2023

Bored with Meta Threads and Impressed with the Rode Pod Mic USB

Meta Thread is out...YAWN...I mean it is twitter with a different name. Dave was (originally) confused by the new Rode Pod Mic USB but has since figured out to PUSH the volume know to enable monitoring through headphones.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF...

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July 1, 2023

When an Obnoxious Listener Ruins Your Community

Today Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer some classic questions and one that has us stumped. 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...

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June 24, 2023

Tools and Techniques from a Full Time Podcaster

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the guest Dan LeFebvre from the show . Dave and Dano discuss audio exporting tools like Descript and Adobe Enhance, Ads (programmatic and host read) along with the issue of self-hosting a podcast on a personal...

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June 17, 2023

You Need an Honest Friend

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various tips and tricks for podcasters looking to improve their viewership and discoverability. They talk about the benefits and downsides of adding video versions to...

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June 10, 2023

Overcoming Your Fear of Podcasting

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Jim Collison and Dave Jackson discuss various topics related to podcasting. They explore the idea of downloading and re-hosting RSS feeds from a podcast host to a personal website and the importance of...

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June 3, 2023

Is Your Podcast A Performance?

You're supposed to be yourself. Be authentic, but you also need to bring some energy if you want to keep people's attention right? Let's Discussion along with many other questions from the podcasting space. The episode covers various topics related to...

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May 14, 2023

How Long Should Your Podcast Test Be?

We know to get the podcast to grow; you may need to tweak it until you find the right formula that resonates with your audience. Today we talk about how long do you leave a "Tweak" in place before you decide if it is working or not (along with all of...

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May 7, 2023

Can You Learn to be Funny?

What Daw for a mac? How do I make my true crime show funny? What do I use to make "Ask the Podcast Coach?" and other questions answered? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save...

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April 29, 2023

Help I Hate My Voice! - How to Overcome This Podcast Hurdle

Someone on Facebook can't get over their voice. Other people can't get comfortable doing a solo show. How long is too long when it comes to shoutouts? What to do with Rude guests? Dave Jackson from the and Jim Collison from provide answers for all...

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April 23, 2023

Your Top Podcast Tip For Newbies

On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, the hosts discuss various topics such as podcast trends, taxes, storytelling techniques, feedback, private podcasts, competition, and many more. They also share their funny and insightful personal experiences...

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April 15, 2023

How Much Research Is Enough? Research vs Record?

Jim is out taking care of an old kitty, so we are joined by Uncle Marv from IT Business Podcast. We start by talking about research, and when do you stop researching and start recording? JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting...

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April 8, 2023

I'm Not Done!!!

We talk about words on your show's artwork, how Dave made $125 CPM, what percentage of television is commercials, podcasting WITHOUT the Internet. Recording Platforms: StreamYard, Squadcast, Riverside, Ecamm & More. The episode concludes...

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April 1, 2023

This Should Be Growing..

Today there are several questions asking, "Is my baby ugly?" as "This should be growing..." (why???). I'm joined by Fuzz Martin from who has a background in radio and advertising. We talk about the need of having "Truth Tellers" who will help you...

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March 25, 2023

Podcast Marketing - Close to the Click

Dave is back from the road and today we talk about podcast marketing, newsletters, events, and backing up your data.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast...

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March 18, 2023

No Show This Week Enjoy Dan and Visit Mark

The Good news: I'm back from Las Vegas The bad news: I'm still on the road in Nashville. So be sure to visit Mark at (and tell a friend) and enjoy Dan's show   Got a question? Go to   Become a Supporter

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March 5, 2023

Is YouTube a Podcast? Do We Care?

Dave starts us off with a Power Rant on how YouTube is NOT a podcast, and Jim wants to know why this even matters. This is based on Dave's YouTube video.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon...

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Feb. 25, 2023

Podcasts Coming to Google's Music Platform... Again

Google announced, according to , "We will soon start to bring both audio and video-first podcasts to YouTube Music for users in the US.." Today we acknowledge that this could be huge if Google sticks with it (after all didn't they ). We also discuss...

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Feb. 18, 2023

Walking Brad Through a Podcast Launch Using David Hooper's S.C.R.A.P.…

Today as have David Hooper from and Brad Miller joins us to help him "start strong" with a new cancer related podcast he is hoping to launch in April. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask"...

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