March 29, 2025

Surviving Podcasting Roadbocks

Surviving Podcasting Roadbocks

Send us feedback/questions via Text Dave Jackson and Jim Collison discuss various podcasting topics, including reflections on last week's episode, dealing with hosting challenges, the impact of Spotify's podcast deletion policies, measuring engagement through Spotify analytics, sustaining passion amid life's challenges, and the importance of meaningful feedback. They also touch on leveraging YouTube for brand growth, engaging audience commentary, and illustrating the value of personal creativ...

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Dave Jackson and Jim Collison discuss various podcasting topics, including reflections on last week's episode, dealing with hosting challenges, the impact of Spotify's podcast deletion policies, measuring engagement through Spotify analytics, sustaining passion amid life's challenges, and the importance of meaningful feedback. They also touch on leveraging YouTube for brand growth, engaging audience commentary, and illustrating the value of personal creativity.

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00:00 - Introduction and Greetings

00:45 - Reflecting on Last Week's Episode

01:51 - Sponsor Shoutouts and Coffee Talk

01:53 - PodcastBRanding.co

03:09 - Based On a True Story Podcast

04:26 - Spotify Podcast Deletion Incident

07:17 - Discussion on Podcast Hosting and Backups

20:25 - Engagement and Analytics on Spotify

25:14 - Jim's Busy Week and Event Hosting

29:02 - [Ad] Audience Connection

29:51 - (Cont.) Jim's Busy Week and Event Hosting

35:22 - YouTube Shorts and Monetization

46:35 - Appreciation for Super Chats

46:48 - YouTube vs. Other Platforms

48:30 - Managing Comments and Community

53:07 - Challenges of Starting a Podcast

57:35 - Dealing with Criticism and Self-Doubt

01:01:48 - Thank Your For the Support

01:02:12 - Join the School of Podcasting

01:02:46 - TryPodpage.com

01:03:00 - Ecamm Live

01:03:19 - Sponsors Page

01:05:03 - Feedback and Continuous Improvement

01:28:20 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up