Today Dave is playing with a new microphone, and Jim is answering upset emailers (post-show). Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Google Podcasts 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 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dopodcastnetwork.com Mentioned in This Episode 01:58  Sponsor: podcastbranding.co   03:26  Jim's Marketing Audit 05:05  Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast 05:44  Sure MV7X  https://supportthisshow.com/mv7x 07:02  Sometimes Your Marketing Is OK 08:36  Changing Your Format 17:42  Live Call-In Shows 20:31  Top 3 Things For Starting a New Show 22:25  Business or Hobby 25:24  Content You Can't Get Any Place Else 26:22  Bad vs Good Podcast https://www.podcastingresources.net/ https://www.podcastingresources.com  29:38  Jim Will Not Listen to Joe Rogan 34:24  Episodic Artwork 39:44  Spotify Duplicates 44:44  Celebrating Milestones 51:02  Coming Soon - Jim Gets Corrected 52:01  Blog Post Plus Player Equals Podcast 53:20  What Does Google Need? 55:16  Jim Needs Transcripts 56:48  What a Good Blog Posts Looks Like Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.

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Should I Tweak My Podcast Format - Back Away From the Rogan

Today as we wait for Jim to arrive I look at someone's website who wanted some insights as to why his podcast was not growing.  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 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dopodcastnetwork.com Mentioned In This Episode Sure MV7X Learn Grow Give Podcast School of Podcasting Subscribe/Follow Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Google Podcasts Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.

Podcast Pop Quiz

Today Mark from podcastbranding.co came on for an impromptu discussion of Podcast Artwork 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 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dopodcastnetwork.com Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. TOPICS 00:01:29  Sponsor:podcastbranding.co 00:03:06  Mugshor: basedonatruestorypodcast.com 00:04:21  Jim's Internet Issues 00:09:16  Mark Des Cotes Joins 00:10:11  Thnk Through Your Brand 00:15:52  Name Pronunciation 00:17:25  How Important is Color Pallet 00:20:01  Outgrowing Your Brand 00:23:05  Cost of Artwork 00:26:48  Rebranding 00:30:46  Should I Use My Picture in a Logo 00:35:59  Awesome Supporters 00:40:21  How Many Versions? 00:42:21  Reasonable Price 00:43:41  Migrating Old WordPress Sites. 00:45:59  Episode Artwork 00:50:07  Youtube Thumbnails 00:51:28  The Drop it On the Floor Rule 00:53:31  Artwork in the MP3 00:54:28  Cover Art on YouTube Follow the show on the following apps and never miss an episode Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Google Podcasts Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 361 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Podcast Branding Insights with Mark Des Cotes

Jim is back from his trip and we are fielding questions from the chat room.  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 Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dopodcastnetwork.com Mentioned in This Episode Logitech C920 Logitech 4k Camera Elgato Facecam Sony VZ-10 Sony VZ-1 Auphonic Ecam Waves NS-1 Noise Reduction Plugin Riverside.fm TOPICS: 01:36  Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 02:42  Mugshot: baseonatruestorypodcast.com 03:37  Lights and Cameras 08:11  Camera For Tutorials at School of Podcasting 14:35  DJL Email? 15:38  Green Screens 20:24  Con You Be Successful in Podcasting With Using Apple Podcasts? 28:02  Awesome Supporters 33:47  Discoverability Platform 37:00  Wet Willies With Dr. Phil 37:58  Cleaning Up Phone Calls 47:09  Organzing Podcast Ideas 52:33  Riverside.fm Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 361 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Can You Be Successful Without Apple Podcasts?

Today Jim was visiting Dave Garafolo in New Hampshire along with Ed Sullivan. It's always fun to catch up with Dave who had a meetup of 400 people. 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 MUGSHOT Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dopodcastnetwork.com MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Congressional Dish Episode 237 Voice Form Survey Tool  The Social Dilemma on Netflix David vs Goliath: How to Compete, And Beat, The On-Line Giant. 100 Proven Promotions For Brick & Mortar Retailers  The Cigar Authority COOKBOOK  2 Guys Cigars  Voice Form Survey Tool  TOPICS: 01:13  Sponsor:podcastbranding.co 03:02  Mugshot: basedonatrustorypodcast.com 03:30  Chicken or the Egg? 05:45  The Connection With Your Audience 07:33  Competition in Podcasting? 09:46  Hosting a Meetup For Your Audience 17:49  Clubhouse - You Get Out What You Put In 20:07  Yes, That Was Illegal 25:51  How Many Years to Make Money? 28:46  Big Changes on One Suggestion 33:04  Mewe Vs Circle 37:49  Awesome Supporters 42:36  Letting a Competitor Advertise On Your Show 47:23  Different Styles Attract Different People 48:11  Dave's Soundstage 52:49  Nudity in Podcasting 55:49  Private YouTube Videos 1:00:36  supportthisshow.com/voiceform 1:02:47  Worried About Being Removed 1:05:39  Congress Just Said Podcasting 1:10:41  The Accuracy of the Media 1:12:07  Peer Reviewed? 1:14:35  Media Host Testing 1:18:51  Moving From PowerPress 1:24:28  Getting Audience to Respond 1:28:29  Keeping Gas in the Tank 1:30:21  Bitcoin Update

Connecting With Your Audience

 Today it is the 20 year anniversary of 911, we share a bit about where we were and dive into a question about launching with details we're not sure really matters.   SPONSOR: PodcastBranding.co If you want your podcast to grab people's attention, make you look professional, and stand out from the crowd, go to to Mark at podcastbranding.com In addition to being an award-winning graphic artist, he is also a podcaster.   Mugshot: Based On a True Story Podcast We've all seen the movies that claim to be 'based on a true story, but have you ever wondered how historically accurate they are? That's what we'll aim to find out as we compare Hollywood with history.   Teacher's Pet: Dog Podcast Network 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.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Read to Lead Book Leading the Bleeding Podcast How to Set Your Show Up For Bitcoin Video How To Transfer Bitcoin to Your Wallet   TOPICS: 00:30  September 11th Remembrance 04:57  Sponsor: Podcastbranding.co 07:01  Mugshot:basedonatruestorypodcast.com 09:58  How To Release Episodes 17:20  There will be tweaking 20:59  Tascam Mixcast 4 Update 22:21  Friendly Boost Reminder 29:01  Another Avenue of Interaction 35:31  Give Your Audience What They Want 38:54  Awesome Supporters 45:40  Time Management App 53:51  Dave is Speaking Today 56:58  Misinformation   Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. 

Overthinking Your Podcast Launch

Today we are back after testing a new system last week. The chat room had a ton of questions about podcast interviews. 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 Mugshot: Based on A True Story Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com TOPICS 01:04  SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co 02:17  Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast 02:50  Band of Brothers Podcast 03:31  Why Conan Loves Podcasting 04:21  What Happened Last Week? 11:05  Video Editors 13:02  Podcasting Books 17:17  Clubhouse Future? 20:46  Welder Remote Recording 21:42  Let's Talk Interviews 28:58  Do I Send Them The Questions? 33:50  Podcasting Around a Baby 36:17  Our Awesome Supporters: Dogpodcastnetwork.com 39:01  Setting Up the Guest BOOKS MENTIONED Profit From Your Podcast https://amzn.to/3nbNrSe Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling https://amzn.to/3jKpQIr Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling https://amzn.to/32TtZ1I Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show https://amzn.to/3thsuZa Podcast Growth: How to Grow Your Podcast Audience https://amzn.to/2VebZR8 Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio https://amzn.to/3zPocuH So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen https://amzn.to/3BG9SFp Stop Chasing Influencers: The True Path To Building Your Business and Living Your Dream https://amzn.to/2WRs13U So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen https://amzn.to/3kXjuEP Beyond Powerful Radio: A Communicator's Guide to the Internet Age: News, Talk, Information & Personality https://amzn.to/2WQgCS7 Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money https://amzn.to/3h30Xps Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World https://amzn.to/3jQdRcB Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 358 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Let's Talk Podcast Interview (Repost)

Today we attempt to use Riverside.fm as a streaming platform. This is a remote recording tool that gives you separate tracks for both video and audio. We did not have a good experience with it as a streaming tool. 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 In addition to playing with a different platform, we talked about starting a podcast with basic tools and working your way up. You don't need to start with a giant studio. We also talk about the new Tascam Mixcast 4  It is VERY similar to the Rodcaster Pro (both in price and features) but there is also software that seems pretty slick. Mugshot Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Teachers Pet If you love dogs, check out the Dog Podcast Network at www.dogpodcastnetwork.com There are long and short shows to give you great content to listen to while you walk your dog. Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 357 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

Kicking the Tires on Riverside.fm as a Streaming Platform

Today Dave and Jim tackle the mental challenge of negative reviews, reading ads, google forms, and more.  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 MUGSHOT: Based On a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. TOPICS: 03:21  Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 04:39  Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast 05:20  First Review Blues 12:40  Perfect Feedback 16:16  Sponsors on One Page 19:34  Podia vs Teachable vs Thinkific 22:49  I Will Eventually Move Away From Facebook 25:02  Jim is Leaning Toward Discord 27:41  Our Awesome Supporters 31:56  Jim's Trip To Boston 33:33  Are Google Forms Secure? 35:49  Host Read Ads 45:33  How Do You Grow Your Podcast Audience 50:56  Would You Podcast if You Didn't Know How Big Your Audience Was? 51:57  A Hobby Podcast Has Less Pressure 54:42  Nerd Out on Crypto Mentioned In This Episode podcastbranding.co basedonatruestorypodcas.com dogpodcastnetwork.com podpage.com Become an Awesome Supporter List of Awesome Supporters Dave's Free Podpage Course Profit From Your Podcast Book David and Goliath Marketing Book The Most Important Question In Podcasting - Tom Webster

First Podcast Review Blues

 What a fun weekend we had as Jim and I were joined by Glenn the Geek Hebert from the Horse Radio Network as he is on tour meeting fans and sponsors. In this episode, we get more behind the scenes as well as answer podcasting questions that make you go HMMMM.   SPONSOR: podcastbranding.co Do you know who did the artwork for Ask the Podcast Coach? The School of Podcasting and the Podcast Rodeo Show? Mark from podcastbranding.co I don't say he's great because he's a sponsor. I say he does great work because I've seen it first hand. Get your logo, artwork, website, or branding audit at www.podcastbranding.co   Our Supporters www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome The Dog Podcast Network www.dogpodcastnetwork.com Based on a True Story Podcast www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com   TOPICS 00:01:45  Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 00:03:10  Mugshot: based on a true story podcast 00:04:19  Glenn on the Road 00:07:13  Relational Elements on the Road 00:07:46  Dave's Worst Argument 00:08:43  Internet Connectivity 00:11:36  Why Has Your Show Stopped Growing 00:20:57  Personal Apps 00:22:55  Handling Plateus 00:25:47  Would Live Inspire People to Keep Podcasting? 00:31:22  Dog Podcast Network 00:32:11  Our Awesome Supporters 00:35:25  Who Wasn't At Podcast Movement? 00:37:46  Tales From the Road 00:41:39  Fixing the AC Noise 00:42:40  Podcast Success in Three Words 00:52:40  Funniest Thing That Has Happened While Recording   Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 355 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network 

Tales From the Road With Glenn Hebert

Today Dave and Jim think back to the early days of MTV, which makes you think how fast time is flying in Podcasting.  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 TOPICS 00:01:33  Sponsor:podcastbranding.co 00:02:51  Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast 00:03:43  How Far Technology Has Come 00:10:00  The Maturing of Audio 00:19:21  Average YouTube Views 00:26:41  Did Dave Break The Law? 00:31:09  Thanks To Our Supporters Check out the Dog Podcast Network. If you love dogs they have a podcast for you! 00:34:38  How To Start After Your Stop 00:35:52  What is Your Why? 00:42:49  Oopsie! 00:48:05  Donovan Blanchard 00:49:59  Fireside Terms of Service (see link) Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. Ready To Start Your Podcast? Check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

MTV Turns 40 - Podcasting Time Travels Fast

Today Dave is looking different. Why? Because he invested in an Elgato Facecam, Elgato Key Lights, and an Elgato Stream Deck XL. 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 MUGSHOT: 03:46  Mugshot: Based On a True Story 05:09  Dave Bought Some Toys 09:58  Light Placement 13:44  International Podcast Day 20:00  Make a Choice with Mel Robbins 22:08  Market Research 28:55  Not Your Target Audience 31:07  Awesome Supporters Special Thanks to the Dog Podcast Network 34:21  Great Examples of Podcasts 41:15  Summer Heat and Podcasts 43:55  Apple Issue in June Lowered Downloads 47:56  Goodpods 51:35  Power Rant: Boring Podcasts 53:00  Descript: Thoughts? Mentioned In This Podcast Mel Robbins Book 5 Second Rule Elgato Key Light Elgato Stream Deck School of Podcasting Profit From Your Podcast Dog Podcast Network Based On a True Story Podcast Branding Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.

Dave Bought Some New Video Podcast Toys

Today in episode 352 Dave and Jim talk about proper microphone technique, playing to your strengths, adjusting your intro, and more.  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 Mentioned In This Episode Based on a True Story Podcast Dog Podcast Network Clifton Strengths Clifton Strengths Book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Secrets of Dynamic Communication Called to Coach Podcast School of Podcasting 01:12  Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 02:34  Mug Shot: basedonatruestorypodcast.com 03:55  Mic Technique 12:42  The Evergreen steps of a Podcast Launch 15:55  Attention Span 24:49  Are You Bored With Your Podcast? 32:13  Awesome Supporters 36:45  Clifton Strengths 45:53  100 Hours Really? 46:37  How to Start 54:25  Guest Street Cred 56:27  What's Coming Up Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation.

Proper Audio Requires You To Use Proper Microphone Technique

Today we are brought to you by Jim's generator. We talk a little about Joe Rogan, New Podcasting, and more. SPONSOR: Podcast Branding If you need anything to look professional in your podcast Mark at www.podcastbranding.co is the guy to see. Not only is he an award-winning graphic designer, but he's also a podcaster. Need help with your brand? He can audit your show and website to make sure everything is in alignment. Check him at out www.podcastbranding.co    Joe Rogan Quote: What I tell people about podcasting is you can't make money in podcasting if you're trying to do podcasting to make money. But if you want to do a good job, just want to make great podcast and you just keep doing it, I can't guarantee, but you probably will make money. TOPICS 01:05 Sponsor: Podcast Branding 02:54 Jim's Generator Saves the Day 07:08 Is Podcasting Success Impossible? 27:30 Getting Started Podcasting 40:05 What to Do With Bad Audio Mentioned In This Episode Dog Podcast Network Adam Curry on Joe Rogan  Jim's Twitter  Dave's Book    Support the Show  www.askthepodcastcoach.com/store 

Is Podcast Success Possible Without Being a Celebrity?

Today Dave shares some of his insights and experiences from attending and speaking at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference.  SPONSOR: Podcastbranding.co If you need artwork, logos, or a full website, check out podcastbranding.co where award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster) Mark Des Cotes can make sure you look professional no matter what you need. Need a branding audit? Mark can do that as well. see www.podcastbranding.co  TOPICS:00:44 Hey It's FRIDAY! 02:03 Sponsor: podcastbranding.co 03:18 Dave Reflects on First In-Person Event in Years 05:28 Dave Gets a Cool Shout Out 08:04 Different Takes on the Same Subject 11:49 Good Upgrade Mic 15:47 Price Increases Coming? 20:06 If You're Happy Quit Looking at Gear 22:38 PR40 Issue with Mixer 24:53 Where in the world is Mike Phillips? 26:16 How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing? 30:43 Non-Edits That People Don't Notice 32:12 Zoom Mics Any Good? 34:00 Reject Bad Audio From Your Guests 36:09 What To Do With Old Gear? 37:33 The Awesome Supporters 40:51 Getting an Advertiser 42:12 Tone of Podcast (sound) 49:50 Should I Take a Break? SPECIAL THANKS to James at www.dogpodcastnetwork.com where you can find a GREAT podcast to listen to while you walk your dog.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Awesome Supporters https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome M-Audio Solo https://supportthisshow.com/maudiosolo Audio Technica AT2005 https://supportthisshow.com/at2005 Zoom M1 Dynamic Microphone https://supportthisshow.com/zoomm1 The Chosen https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions. This episode 349 is part of the Power of Podcasting Network

In Person Events ARE BACK!

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