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

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Steps for Properly Shutting Down Your Podcast and Moving Forward
May 3, 2024

Steps for Properly Shutting Down Your Podcast and Moving Forward

In this episode, I explore the process of shutting down a podcast. Drawing from my own experience with ending a long-running show, and what happens when you quit paying your media host. I discuss options for keeping your pod…
Leveraging Your True Fans for Podcast Revenue Growth
April 19, 2024

Leveraging Your True Fans for Podcast Revenue Growth

I want to explore why you don't need a massive audience to find success with your podcast. I'll share a personal story about attending a concert—a band you might recognize for their hit song "Aimee" (but probably don't). De…
Networking over Pitching: The Smart Podcast Strategy
April 5, 2024

Networking over Pitching: The Smart Podcast Strategy

Welcome to “Your Podcast Consultant,” where every episode brings you actionable insights to elevate your podcasting game. Today, we've got an eye-opening discussion on the crucial differences between pitching and networking …
Podcast Integrity: Are You Accidentally Lying To Your Audience?
March 29, 2024

Podcast Integrity: Are You Accidentally Lying To Your Audience?

Today I point out that as cool as AI can be, you need to be careful. You may end up accidentally lying to your audience. My buddy Elsie Escobar made a great point on her show The Feed, and I wanted to bring this topic to you…
Buy a Podcast Microphone You Won't Have to Send Back
March 22, 2024

Buy a Podcast Microphone You Won't Have to Send Back

Are you ready to start your podcasting journey but feeling overwhelmed by the wide array of microphone options out there? Look no further because this episode, I'm diving into the world of podcasting microphones! In the late…
Engaging Captive Audiences to Expand Your Podcast's Reach
March 15, 2024

Engaging Captive Audiences to Expand Your Podcast's Reach

In this episode, I delve into a creative approach to engage captive audiences in unexpected places. From doctor's waiting rooms to laundromats, I discuss how to captivate bored individuals and introduce them to your podcast.…
Don't Let Your Podcast Die With Your Editor
March 9, 2024

Don't Let Your Podcast Die With Your Editor

Today I help you avoid a podcasting headache such as finding out you don't own your show. Summary Podcast ownership and control. David Jackson advises maintaining ownership of podcasts by controlling hosting and credit…
Unveiling the Truth About Programmatic Ads in Podcasting
Feb. 2, 2024

Unveiling the Truth About Programmatic Ads in Podcasting

Today's episode, "Unveiling the Truth About Programmatic Ads in Podcasting," is all about diving deep into the world of programmatic advertising for podcasts. We're going to have some fun with math as we explore the payouts …
Podcast Stats Unraveled: Key Metrics to Focus on and Ones to Disregard
Jan. 26, 2024

Podcast Stats Unraveled: Key Metrics to Focus on and Ones to Disregard

In this episode of Your Podcast Consultant, I delve into the world of podcast statistics. We explore the obsession with stats and which ones are truly valuable for podcasters. From monthly download figures to completion rate…
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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 Atlantic and Podfest Orlando.
Featured in “The Messengers a Podcast Documentary” (available on Amazon Prime)
2017 Voted Best Technology Podcast – School of Podcasting (previously nominated six-time)
2020 Voted Best Technology Podcast – School of Podcasting
Tech Support at Libsyn.com the largest Podcast Media Hosting Company
Author of the Book Profit From Your Podcast
2018 Inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame