Balancing Passion and Logic in Podcasting: Strategies for Success
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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...
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Unveiling Dave's Latest Podcast Venture and Tips for Maintaining Audio Quality
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Dave is making some of his new show, , 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, o 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 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at JOIN...
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SMS and Podcasting: A Match for Audience Engagement?
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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, o has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist....
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The Art of Podcast Feedback: Public or Private?
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In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," we dive into the nuances of adding enhanced content like slides to your YouTube videos. I discuss with Jim the evolving landscape of podcasting, the tricky transition from hobby to business, and the balance needed when offering personalized coaching. We also touch on the significance of community-driven podcasting and the essence of constructive feedback. Additionally, we share our personal experiences with website migration and the tribulations of various hosting platforms. As always, we celebrate our supporters in our "wheel o' names" segment,...
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How Do You Brainstorm With Yourself?
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Today, someone asked, How do you brainstorm with yourself? Jim and Dave provide a few options and strategies that you can use so you don't have to be by yourself. We also talk about what to do if the name of your show is being used by a dead show. 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 Sponsor:...
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AI and Podcasting: Generating Episode Ideas
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Today we help Dave with new artwork along with using AI to help you evaluate and generate topic ideas for your show. We talk editing, and the joys of rolling your chair over your headphone cable (again). 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 Sponsor: If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full...
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Navigating Formatting Challenges in Apple Podcast Descriptions
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This show is equipped with Podcasting 2.0 chapters. Get a modern podcast app at Hello everyone, Dave Jackson here, your trusty guide through the podcasting landscape, welcoming you back to another episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach." Today, we're tackling a topic that's become a bit of a thorn in the side of podcasters everywhere: Apple Podcasts Formatting Issues. I've been there, wrestling with descriptions and ensuring everything looks as sharp as an HD display, no matter the platform. Whether you're tuning in from Spotify or Apple, we've got you covered with tricks of the trade. I'm...
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Engaging Listeners with Giveaways(?)
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On today's episode, "Are Contests a Good Audience Builder?," we tackle a burning question: Are contests really the hidden gem for growing your podcast listenership, or are they just a magnet for spam and fake entries? I'll look at some of the crucial podcasting tools out there, like the demise of Evernote, and the rise of , and , and we'll dissect what these platforms offer in terms of features and price points. Dave's going to fill you in on the intricate dance of dealing with explicit content in podcasts, especially for those of you hoping to go global—we've got a list of countries with...
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Can Your Podcast Suffer From Story Overload?
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Are podcasts getting boring? The same format with the same "inspirational" story? Stories are awesome unless they are predicatable as an AC/DC song. Is it true, or does Dave just need a nap? 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 Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full...
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The Crucial Balance of Background Noise in On-Location Podcasting
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Please enjoy this completely AI generated opening: Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! It's me, Dave Jackson, your trusted Podcast Coach, and I'm super excited to welcome you back to another fascinating episode you won't want to miss. I've teamed up with the incredible (from the ) to drill down into the essentials of audio quality. We're talking about how your microphone can be your best friend in filtering out unwanted noise, to grabbing the attention of your listeners with the immersive world of spatial audio. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the...
info_outlineIn this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," we dive into the nuances of adding enhanced content like slides to your YouTube videos. I discuss with Jim the evolving landscape of podcasting, the tricky transition from hobby to business, and the balance needed when offering personalized coaching.
We also touch on the significance of community-driven podcasting and the essence of constructive feedback. Additionally, we share our personal experiences with website migration and the tribulations of various hosting platforms. As always, we celebrate our supporters in our "wheel o' names" segment, encourage listener engagement, and humorously banter about everything from pizza pilgrimages to tight jeans, all while anticipating next week's exciting insights.
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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
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00:01:36 - Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co (https://www.podcastbranding.co )
00:03:02 - Mugshot: BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com (https://BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com )
00:03:35 - Dave is Rusty...
00:04:26 - Have A Live Page Open
00:06:02 - Keep It Simple and Stick With What You Know
00:06:25 - Adding Slides to Video
00:09:43 - Does Editing Style Increase Downloads?
00:20:28 - Different Background = More Viewers?
00:23:20 - Switching Cameras to Hold Attention
00:24:54 - Dave Identifies Audio Issue
00:25:35 - Shorts for Marketing
00:26:26 - Night Agent on Netflix
00:30:06 - Lessons From New Coke
00:32:04 - Daves Struggling With Artwork Still
00:36:39 - Realizing Your Influence
00:38:35 - Rebranding the Podcast Rodeo Show
00:45:32 - Can You Mix Entertainment With Coaching?
00:50:53 - What Is the Motive?
00:52:43 - Bring Me the Homework
00:57:26 - Larry's Red Hat
00:58:27 - Maybe This Doesn't Work?
01:04:16 - ONE ON ONE COACHING?
01:06:57 - Become a Supporter (https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome )
01:09:40 - Cool Hindenburg Trick
01:11:35 - Playing Kind Words In Your Show
01:15:32 - Moving Off of WordPress
01:28:23 - Wrap Up
Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 977 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network