Podcasting Tips, Tackling Taxes, and Enhancing Engagement
In this episode of 'Ask the Podcast Coach' for March 8th, 2025, hosts Dave Jackson and Jim Cullison discuss various podcasting topics and field live questions from listeners. The show kicks off with light banter about taxes and transitions smoothly into a conversation about the importance of good first impressions in podcasting. They review podcast artwork, discuss the value of editing out filler words, and debate the merits of newsletters for audience engagement. Special guest Ralph Eastep Jr. joins to talk about integrating financial tips into podcasting, while technical difficulties with guest Danny Brown add an unexpected twist. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Spotify's new team management feature and Google's missed opportunities in the podcasting space. Websites mentioned include SchoolofPodcasting.com, TheAverageGuy.tv, PodcastBranding.co, and BasedOnATrueStoryPodcast.com.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:34 Tax Talk and Coffee Transition
01:53 Podcast Branding and First Impressions
03:06 Based on a True Story Podcast
04:41 YouTube and Podcasting Discussion
05:40 Business Side of Content Creation
08:47 Tax Write-Offs and Expenses
11:55 Starting a New Podcast Show
17:41 YouTube Analytics and Content Strategy
37:26 Market Research for Podcasting
41:59 Home Gadget Geeks and Teleprompter Talk
42:58 Spinning the Wheel of Supporters
44:21 Podcast Artwork and Design Tips
49:41 Editing Podcast Episodes: The Classic Debate
58:13 Managing Podcast Content and SEO
01:06:57 The Power of Newsletters and Writing
01:21:03 Spotify's New Team Management Feature
01:23:01 YouTube and Podcasting: Missed Opportunities
01:26:00 Alexa Plus: The Creepy New Feature
01:27:02 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts
