From Podcaster to Seller: The School of Podcasting Acquisition Story
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In this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick off a jam-packed Saturday morning with some major news—the School of Podcasting has been acquired by Podpage! They dive into what this means for members, reminisce about the journey with Brendan Mulligan, and share insights on podcast branding, community engagement, handling feedback, and the ups and downs of podcast monetization. It's a lively mix of industry updates, podcasting tips, and a dash of nostalgia, all served with their signature humor and authenticity.
00:00 Introduction
00:41 School of Podcasting Acquired by Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com
01:06 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co
02:24 Sponsor: Based On A true Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
05:43 Why the Acquisition Happened https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com
07:00 Listening to Customer Feedback
09:44 Customizable Guest Intake Forms
11:03 The Free Tier Dilemma
13:42 Managing a Busy Work Schedule
16:50 Don't Self-Select Out of Opportunities
19:54 Direct Interaction with Customers
21:47 The Podcaster as a Customer Support Agent
23:40 The Importance of Consistency
26:37 Ensuring Human Connection in Support
31:14 Dealing with Negative Feedback and Trolls
34:07 Dave Praises Spotify Support????
36:45 Ask the Podcast Coach's Independence
43:31 The Importance of Clear Podcast Titles
59:03 Using Music and Sound Effects in Podcasts
01:12:06 Awesome Supporters https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome
01:12:44 Join the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com
01:12:58 Podcast Hot Seat: Podcast Auditing Service https://www.podcasthotseat.com
01:13:30 Try Podpage https://www.podpage.com/preview
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01:15:54 The Monetization Minds
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