In this episode of 'Ask the Podcast Coach,' Dave Jackson and Jim Collison answer live podcasting questions and cover a range of topics, including whether intros are still necessary, the best ways to manage affiliate links, and a look at the new Zoom PodTrak P2. They discuss tools like Geniuslink for optimizing affiliate marketing, highlight the importance of consistency in episode releases, and debunk some myths about podcast durations. The discussion also touches on customer service for podcasters, digital product platforms, and new research on top podcasts. Plus, there's some fun talk about popular TV shows like Ted Lasso. Tune in for a packed episode full of podcasting insights!
Shorts discussion starts at 08:04
Mentioned:
School of Podcasting
https://learn.shoolofpodcasting.com
Home Gadget Geeks
https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com
Podcast Branding
https://www.podcastbranding.co
Based On a True Story Podcast
https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
Zoom Podtrak P2
https://geni.us/podtrak-p2
Genius Links
https://geni.us/Uj0hX
Profit From Your Podcast Audio Book
https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book
Show notes at www.askthepodcastcoach.com/523
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:32 St. Patrick's Day and Holiday Decorations
01:35 Coffee Talk and Technical Glitches
02:11 Podcast Branding and Sponsorships
06:01 YouTube and Podcasting Strategies
08:04 Shorts and Reels Engagement
34:59 Affiliate Marketing and Monetization
46:00 Debate on Choice Pages vs Direct Links
48:19 The Importance of Niche Content
49:48 Monetizing Your Podcast
50:18 Exploring Digital Product Platforms
58:51 Thank You Awesome Supporters
01:07:43 Customer Service Frustrations
01:11:58 Podcasting Insights and Data Analysis
01:22:06 The Value of Intros and Outros
