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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
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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

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Podcast Pop Quiz - Hot Seat Oct 09, 2021

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Apple Podcasts- Spotify- Google Podcasts

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.

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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

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Sure MV7X

Learn Grow Give Podcast

School of Podcasting

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Podcast Branding Insights with Mark Des Cotes Oct 02, 2021

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Today Mark from podcastbranding.co came on for an impromptu discussion of Podcast Artwork

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Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast

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TEACHER'S PET:

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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

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Can You Be Successful Without Apple Podcasts? Sep 25, 2021

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Waves NS-1 Noise Reduction Plugin

Jim is back from his trip and we are fielding questions from the chat room.

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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

Mentioned in This Episode

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

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Connecting With Your Audience Sep 18, 2021

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Congressional Dish Episode 237

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

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

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

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

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Overthinking Your Podcast Launch Sep 11, 2021

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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.

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Let's Talk Podcast Interview (Repost) Sep 05, 2021

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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

Mugshot: Based on A True Story

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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

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Profit From Your Podcast
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Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling
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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling
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Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show
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Podcast Growth: How to Grow Your Podcast Audience
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Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio
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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
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Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money
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Kicking the Tires on Riverside.fm as a Streaming Platform Aug 28, 2021

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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

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.

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First Podcast Review Blues Aug 21, 2021

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Today Dave and Jim tackle the mental challenge of negative reviews, reading ads, google forms, and more.

SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.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

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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

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podcastbranding.co

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

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Tales From the Road With Glenn Hebert Aug 14, 2021

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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
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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

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