Your Podcast Consultant

Your Podcast Consultant

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 Jackson

June 1, 2023

Is Your Podcast Not Growing? Is it Sick?

Don't Be Afraid of the Truth: The Value of Outside Opinions for Podcast Improvement On this episode of Your Podcast Consultant, Dave Jackson offers sage advice for aspiring and established podcasters. He discusses the importance of prioritizing a good...

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May 15, 2023

What Podcasters Can Learn from the Band Queen

We've spoken about how ChatGPT can RUIN your integrity; well, it is stating that it is only going to get A LOT worse. This reminds me of the band Queen who made sure everyone who listened knew that what you were hearing was from a guitar, a piano,...

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May 2, 2023

Cut Your Editing Time in Half Using AI Transcription Tools

Many people think transcriptions are only for making it easy for the hearing impaired to consume your content (and that is ONE way you can use transcripts), but there are other ways to use transcriptions. Topics Covered • The use of robots in...

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April 16, 2023

How to Avoid Sounding Stupid in a Podcast? Practice, Practice, Practice

In this episode, Dave Jackson, the podcast consultant, draws a parallel between learning how to drive a car and starting a podcast. He observes that some aspiring podcasters struggle to figure out what to talk about and advises them not to worry about...

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April 1, 2023

What the Heck Are Podcast Show Notes?

As someone who has been helping people understand technology for over 20 years, I'm here to say words matter. Today I help you understand two confusing terms floating around the podcasting space so you can stop confusing your audience.  Show...

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March 15, 2023

Dave Jackson: The Honest Podcast Consultant

Podcasting is an exciting way to share your ideas and passions with the world. But if you’re looking to monetize your podcast, then you need to have an audience. Unfortunately, many aspiring podcasters think that just by podcasting for a certain...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dealing with One Star Reviews

You finally receive a one-star review in Apple podcasts (or some other app). There are those that say you are not a true podcaster until you've received your first one-star review. Do they hurt? Sure. But in some cases, the reviewer may have a point…

Apple's New Marketing Tools

Apple's New Marketing Tools Apple provided some tools in the form of a player. It sounds cool, and it's a way to promote their brand. However, keep in mind that a HUGE amount of people in Europe are using Android phones. You always want to promote …

About the Host

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Dave Jackson

Podcast Mentor, Speaker, Author

Dave Jackson started experimenting with audio on the Internet in 2004. In 2005 he launched his first podcast and soon launched the School of Podcasting (the Internet's first site dedicated to helping people learn the right way). Along his podcasting journey here are some accomplishment:

3.6 Million Downloads
3044 Episodes
Director of Podcasting for the New Media Expo
Featured Speaker at Podcast Movement 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Featured and Keynote Speaker at Podcast Mid Atlanti