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Ask the Podcast Coach

Dave Jackson, Jim Collison

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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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Ask the Podcast Coach - You Need an Honest Friend

You Need an Honest Friend

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06/17/23 • 85 min

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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 podcasts on platforms like Spotify and YouTube and offer advice on whether to include links in show or episode descriptions. The hosts also discuss optimal computer requirements for podcasting and highlight a useful tool for podcasters called Podpage. Plus, they share personal stories about the value of seeking outside feedback and critiques for improving one's work. Tune in for all this and more on this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach.

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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Ask the Podcast Coach - The Fragile Balance of Host and Co-Host in Podcasting
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01/14/23 • 90 min

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Today we start with a question about a podcast that went from two people to three people and didn't really set up expectations and how this awkward situation often comes up when the different players of a podcast don't discuss their roles in an open, honest, and respectful discussion.

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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

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Leaning Towards Wisdom

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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Ask the Podcast Coach - Can a Brand New Podcaster Make $500 In Their First Month?
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12/31/22 • 92 min

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The chat room is on fire today with come great topics such as swapping hosts, bitcoin taxes, podcast events, and can a brand new podcaster make $500 in their first month.

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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" 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
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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

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3:47 Podcasting is a $40 billion industry. Oops, I meant $4

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Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
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Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

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Ask the Podcast Coach - Fixing Horrible Audio

Fixing Horrible Audio

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02/06/21 • 58 min

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Dave found a question in a Facebook group explaining that his audio sounded bad, and he gave numerous clues as to why.

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00:01:00 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co
00:02:22 Mug Shot: Dog Podcast Network
00:03:10 Fixing Crappy Audio
00:08:25 Kill the Kitty
00:10:30 Jim's New Mac
00:20:32 Podcast Editor Getting Started
00:24:01 Keywords and Podcasting
00:27:06 The Awesome Supporters
00:31:23 Music and Making Clips
00:40:37 Podcasts are Going To Die
00:46:29 3038 People Launched a Podcast Yesterday
00:49:36 Lighting Questions
00:56:58 Live Events

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Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
This episode 331is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Featured Supporter of the Week
Bible Bytes is your virtual Sunday School, inspiring faith one byte at a time. See bible-bytes.com

Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
If you're a pilot you'll love Aviation News Talk

Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Profits Through Podcasting
Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ask the Podcast Coach - Black Friday Toys, Santa is Huge on TikTok
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11/27/22 • 93 min

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Whether you love it or hate it, Black Friday is a shopping holiday that has taken over America. For many people, it's a time to score great deals on presents for the people in their lives. But for others, it's a stressful day of fighting crowds and dealing with rude customers. Today we share what black Friday deal we pounced on, and we get an appearance from Santa who wants tips of using video and audio at the same time. We also take a call from someone who wants to make a show to help veterans not feel so alone.

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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

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Featured Supporter of the Week
Bible Bytes is your virtual Sunday School, inspiring faith one byte at a time. See bible-bytes.com

Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
If you're a pilot you'll love Aviation News Talk

Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Profits Through Podcasting
Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ask the Podcast Coach - What Does Next Level Podcasting Mean?
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12/10/22 • 90 min

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When I browse different groups, websites, etc I see new podcasters who have been producing content for a while, and now they want to take things "to the next level." So we start the show today asking, "What does taking your podcast to the next level mean"

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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" 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
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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

podcastbranding.co

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Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com

Timeline

5:04 What does “next level” mean?
10:09 Take care of the people you’ve been given.
13:59 Making it easy to receive satoshis -. See Video

19:29 New Podcast Apps:

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Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
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Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Profits Through Podcasting
Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ask the Podcast Coach - You Did How Many Interviews?

You Did How Many Interviews?

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07/16/22 • 87 min

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Dave is joined by David Hooper Host of the Build a Big Podcast and author of the book Big Podcast and 101 Podcast Episode Templates. Check out Dave's Amazon page

Jim is out for work this week so the Dave's talk about online podcast meetups, and Dave met someone who was on 300 shows. Do you have criteria for appearing on a show? Dave Jackson didn't use to and now he does (and explains why).

SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co
If you need podcast artwork, logos, or a full website (or a branding audit) reach out to Mark at podcastbranding.co not only is Mark an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster. He has made the artwork for my last few shows.
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Ever watch a movie that is based on a true story and wonder how much of the movie is true, Go to basedonatrustorypodcast.com and listen as they compare holly wood to history.
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In a dog eat dog world . . . we’ve got you covered. Dog Podcast Network (DPN) is your premiere source for unique content related to our love of dogs. Check out dogpodcastnetwork.com

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Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ask the Podcast Coach - Does Podcasting Help You Handle Stress
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12/24/22 • 92 min

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It's Christmas Eve and Dave and Jim have their Santa hats on and are ready to follow up with last week's adventure with Dave's new Mac Mini. We also look at the question, "Does being a podcaster help you handle stress?

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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" 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
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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

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

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iDrive

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Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
If you're a pilot you'll love Aviation News Talk

Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

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Profits Through Podcasting
Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ask the Podcast Coach - What is In and What is Out in 2023?
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01/07/23 • 87 min

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Today's episode riffs on the article by Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt HERE. We also touch on music, chat gpt, creativity on NYE, and potentially sharpening your pitch.

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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" 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
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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

podcastbranding.co

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Featured Supporter of the Week
Bible Bytes is your virtual Sunday School, inspiring faith one byte at a time. See bible-bytes.com

Supporter of The Week: Max Trescot
If you're a pilot you'll love Aviation News Talk

Podcast Hot Seat
Grow your podcast audience with Podcast Hot Seat. We help you do more of what is working, and fine tune those things that need polished. In addition to the podcast audit, you get a FREE MONTH at the School of Podcasting (including more coaching). Check it out at https://www.podcasthotseat.com/storeYour Audience Will Thank You!

Can't Attend Live?
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Profits Through Podcasting
Helping health-focused entrepreneurs grow their impact and generate sales.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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