Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tips To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes
by Dave Jackson · 254 episodes
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Small Podcast lessons (less than 9 minutes) with big value to help you plan, launch, and grow your podcast from Hall of Fame Podcaster Dave JacksonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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7 min
What Podcasters Can Learn From Michael Jackson
I was messing around on Spotify when “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” came on, and about halfway through it hit me: there’s no real chorus. It’s the same riff from start to finish, br…
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8 min
Congrats, you just lost two copies. Learn a real backup plan
Back Up Your Podcast Before Your Hard Drive Decides For YouMy 4TB solid-state drive started disconnecting from my computer about once a day. Luckily, my podcast files were already…
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8 min
We asked for feedback and heard crickets — here's why that's good
If you sent out a survey and got zero replies, that's actually an answer — it means you aren't connecting with your listeners or you asked the wrong thing. I know that stings, but…
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7 min
Are You AI-ing Yourself Out of Your Own Show?
Do You Know of a Tool?I was scrolling Reddit the other day when I saw someone ask if there was a tool they could use to write their podcast script. I couldn't help myself. "Yes," I…
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8 min
When an Interview Isn’t Good Enough to Publish
Should You Publish a Bad Interview? (Even If It Hurts Their Feelings)You just finished recording. The audio is clean, the guest showed up on time... and the conversation was comple…
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9 min
I Let Claude Write My Show Notes — Here's What Happened
So Many OptionsI've been playing with AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and an all-in-one tool called Magi ) and I finally did the thing most of us avoid: I picked one and went deep inste…
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9 min
How to know if your podcast idea has legs
Does My Podcast Idea Have Legs? There's Only One Way to Find OutMost of the time, I cringe when I hear someone say "just start," because it usually sounds like advice from a person…
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9 min
Will This Help My Podcast? - An Email Answered
Will Joining the School of Podcasting Help Me?I got an email from someone who has been podcasting three months and they wanted to know if my "Grow Your Podcast" live classes would…
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2 min
Two Live Classes Start August 19th
Ready to Start Your Podcast?Starting August 19th we are doing an experiment, we are bringing back the "Podcasting in Six Weeks" course (and this time it's FREE). Go to Podcasting i…
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7 min
How Did Howard Stern Lose His Audience?
I Love Howard SternI'm a huge fan of Howard Stern and have listened to him for decades. About five years ago, he said something that I didn't hear because I became very inconsisten…
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5 min
Make Great Titles - But NEVER Do This
The Key To Great Podcast Episode TitlesEpisode titles can make or break your podcast’s appeal, but there’s one crucial mistake you must avoid: clickbait. In this episode, Dave Jack…
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9 min
Staring at Stats Won't Boost Your Podcast—Trust Me!
Stop Obsessing Over Your DownloadsObsessing over your downloads isn’t gonna magically make them grow, folks. Trust me, I’ve been there, and it’s a wild ride of checking stats every…
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7 min
Late is temporary - Bad is Forever
Episode Show Notes: The "Urgency Trap" vs. QualityIn this episode, we tackle the paradox of the "Urgency Trap"—why we feel an overwhelming need to rush our creative projects, even…
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8 min
Why Feedback and Self-Review Are Essential for Podcast Growth
Today I’m digging into the importance of honest self-review and seeking feedback from your listeners to make your show even better. Inspired by an interview I heard with Geddy Lee…
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10 min
Measuring Success: The Secret Sauce for Podcasters
I Can't Tell What Is Working!When you just promote your podcast everywhere, it's hard to tell what is working. One way that makes it easy to see what's working is to track the link…
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8 min
Treat Your Podcast Like a Book: Why Listeners Don’t Come Back for Chapter Two
My Podcast is Great, but It's Not GrowingEver feel like you’re pouring your soul into your podcast and the audience just isn’t showing up? Yeah, me too. In this episode, we tackle…
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9 min
Goals, Energy, and Podcasting: A Wild Ride
Why Am I Podcasting Again?Have you ever stopped and wondered if you're podcasting for the right reasons?Sometimes it can feel like we're shouting into the void while the rest of ou…
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7 min
How to Promote Your Podcast in Groups Without Getting Banned
Are you eager to promote your podcast but worried about breaking the rules in online groups? In this episode of "Your Podcast Consultant," I share practical advice on how to approa…
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9 min
What Happens When All Podcasters Use the Same AI Interview Prompts
In this episode, I share some insights from the world of podcast interviews, sharing surprising experiences from a marathon of guest appearances on brand-new shows. Maybe Not Use A…
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6 min
Seriously? People Still Say 'New Episode Out'?
How is this still happening?You ever have one of those moments where you see something so ridiculous you can’t help but roll your eyes? That’s basically the theme of this episode.…