Today we are joined by Danny Brown head of support at Captivate.fm and we follow along with the chat room. One person wants to know what podcasting leads to, and what is the next big thing?

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Home Gadget Geeks
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Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:01:06 - Sponsorship Shoutouts
00:03:29 - The End Game of Podcasting
00:08:21 - Captivate Features and Tips
00:15:56 - Spotify Video Podcasts
00:25:01 - Podcasting Tools and Services
00:38:16 - Monetizing Your Podcast
00:41:52 - Supporting Fellow Creators
00:43:05 - The Podcast Landscape: Active vs. Inactive
00:43:32 - Respecting Different Formats
00:44:37 - Podcasting Statistics and Trends
00:45:25 - The Serious Podcaster's Approach
00:47:19 - Challenges and Persistence in Podcasting
00:48:54 - The Importance of Marketing and Promotion
00:56:33 - Backup Strategies for Podcasters
01:00:25 - Creating Engaging Video Content
01:18:03 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
01:24:26 - Conclusion and Upcoming Events

This episode was edited via AI in Descript. The chapters were created by AI in Descript.

I saw this post on Reddit where a person was like, "Why even start?! Nobody makes any money? Maybe I should buy $10,000 in gear?

Um, Yeah, No.

Why do people get married again. Why do we have kids? Let's talk about it. Also what is the difference between listens and downloads?

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If you need podcast artwork, lead magnets or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co

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Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com

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Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee
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Chapters

00:00:00 Why Start a Podcast? Exploring Purpose and Persistence

00:00:35 Jim's Conference Week Recap

00:03:04 PodcastBranding.co

00:04:21 BasedonaTrueStoryPodcast.com

00:05:25 Jim on Big Podcast

00:09:36 The Cynic Starting a Podcast

00:14:22 The Odds Are Against Us and We Do Them Anyway

00:39:22 Troubleshooting Audio Effects

00:44:42 Advertising - Tpp Many and PreRolls

00:52:18 Earn Your Spots

00:55:21 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

00:56:59 Keep The Flame Alive Pod

00:58:00 Stats and Streams

01:05:45 Youtube Shownotes

01:10:05 Auto Posting

01:11:30 Are YT Shorts Good?

01:19:08 Dave is Nervous About His Next Episode

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Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeelks.com

The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach

Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

Podcast Hot Seat
https://www.podcasthotseat.com

You jump into podcasting. You're excited to get going. I helped some folks this week that hadn't thought things through which reminded me that we need to start with the end in mind, and then work backward.

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Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co

If you need podcast artwork, lead magnets or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at https://podcastbranding.co

Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast

Ever wonder how many of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com

JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING
Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee
Go to https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach

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FEATURED SUPPORTER

Max at Aviation News Talk
https://aviationnewstalk.com/

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Book
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www.homegadgetgeelks.com

The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach

Become an Awesome Supporter
www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

How to Ask For Advice Jordan Harbinger
https://www.jordanharbinger.com/how-to-ask-for-advice-deep-dive/

Podshow London Discussed (Spotify's Booth)
https://weekly.podnews.net/1538779/15165595-pacific-content-closes-interviews-with-pocket-casts-and-platform-media

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:00:39 - Credit Card Expiry Woes
00:01:01 - Coffee Subscriptions and Branding
00:01:17 - Podcast Branding and Sponsorships
00:02:48 - Movie Reviews and Historical Accuracy
00:04:43 - Coaching and Consulting Insights
00:06:59 - Starting a Podcast: Essential Tips
00:16:49 - Building and Managing Communities
00:20:14 - Newsletter and Domain Management
00:27:04 - Challenges of Online Communities
00:33:57 - Listener Feedback and Community Vibes
00:34:50 - Publishing a Route 66 Book
00:35:57 - Self-Publishing Tips and Challenges
00:39:02 - ChatGPT and AI Tools for Content Creation
00:43:05 - Eye Contact and Presentation Techniques
00:49:14 - Spotify's Walled Garden at Podcast Show
00:57:32 - YouTube Strategies: Like and Subscribe Debate
01:04:40 - Rich Hay's Journey at Microsoft
01:05:27 - The Demands of Community Management
01:06:05 - Balancing Personal Projects and Work
01:07:54 - Podcasting Breaks and Returns
01:08:53 - Consistency in Podcasting
01:12:27 - Monetizing and Rebranding Podcasts
01:17:16 - Crypto and Digital Payments in Podcasting
01:29:58 - Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

Every week Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and Jim Collison from the Average Guy Network answer your podcast questions.
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