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School of Podcasting - Podcast Tips to Plan, Launch, Grow Your Podcast
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You want to start a podcast, but you’re unsure where to start. You need advice on how to grow or monetize your show, and stop being so scared that it won’t work! I can help by showing you what mistakes NOT TO MAKE and much more. Subscribe to the show and soak in the 18+ years of podcasting experience from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Jackson.
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School of Podcasting - Podcast Tips to Plan, Launch, Grow Your Podcast

The #1 Place to Plan, Grow and Monetize Your Podcast

You want to start a podcast, but you’re unsure where to start. You need advice on how to grow or monetize your show, and stop being so scared that it won’t work! I can help by showing you what mistakes NOT TO MAKE and much more. Subscribe to the show and soak in the 18+ years of podcasting experienc...

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Nov. 16, 2025

Over Delivering Value: The Secret Sauce for Podcast Success

Hey, it's Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting ! In this episode, I dive into what truly delivers value to your podcast audience—drawing inspiration from an episode of the Novel Marketing podcast hosted by my buddy, Tho...
Nov. 9, 2025

Small Audience, Big Results: Making Sponsor Deals Work for Any Podcaster

Hey everyone, it’s Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting! In today’s episode, I sit down with Heidi Kay Begay from Red House Productions (website: redhouseproductions.net ) to discuss how you don’t need a massive audienc...
Nov. 2, 2025

You Can Be an Influencer Without Being the Best: Lessons from Ace Frehley of Kiss

Hey, it’s Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting, and in this episode, I look into what podcasters can learn from Ace Frehley of Kiss—even though Ace wasn't the most technically brilliant guitarist, his unique approach made h...
Oct. 26, 2025

Counting Episodes: Just How Many Do We Listen To?

We're diving into the oh-so-fun world of podcast listening habits today, folks. Some people think most listeners are "Full." So how many podcasts are we actually cramming into our ears each week? And let me tell you, the ans...
Oct. 19, 2025

Is Live Podcasting Worth it? The Pros and Cons of Live podcasting

I'm diving deep into the pros and cons of doing a live podcast, inspired by a question from Ralph over at askralph.com . If you’ve ever considered going live with your show—whether with video or audio—you’ll want to hear my h...
Oct. 12, 2025

From Idea to Launch: How Long Does It Really Take to Start a Podcast?

Welcome back! In this episode, I tackle this month’s big question: "How long did it take you to bring your podcast from an idea in your head to execution—and how long to find your audience?" I share stories from guest contrib...