Unlock the Secrets of Podcasting Success with Hall of Famer Dave Jackson

Unlock the secrets of podcasting success with Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson! In this episode of Dope Interviews, host Warren Shaw dives deep with Dave about his journey from the early days of podcasting to becoming the Head of Podcasting at Podpage. Discover actionable tips on audience engagement, the evolution of podcasting tech, why every podcaster needs a website, and how to stand out in a celebrity-saturated landscape.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator, Dave shares invaluable advice on finding your “why,” measuring podcast success, and leveraging tools to grow your show. Plus, get insights into the future of podcasting, the impact of AI, and why audio still reigns supreme. Don’t miss this masterclass in podcasting!


00:34: Introduction of Dave Jackson, Podcasting Hall of Famer.   
01:27: Dave Jackson's entry into podcasting in 2005.   
03:17: The global reach and fulfilling nature of podcasting.   
04:03: Early days of the School of Podcasting and pricing lessons.
07:26: The importance of "skin in the game" for user commitment.   
08:09: The story behind Dave's Hall of Fame induction.   
10:24: Measuring podcast success and the January boost.   
13:14: Dave's career path through podcasting organizations to Pod Page.   
15:33: The agility and customer focus at Pod Page.   
18:20: What is Pod Page and why podcasters need a website.   
21:13: Underrated Pod Page Feature: Audience Surveys.   
24:02: Pod Page Network Features.   
25:28: Excitement and Eyebrow-Raises: Podcast Consumption Growth & YouTube's Role.   
26:24: Do You HAVE to Do Video Podcasting?.   
28:18: Thoughts on AI in Podcasting.   
29:07: The Influx of Celebrity Podcasting.   
32:51: The Strangest Successful Podcast: Chameleon Breeding.   
34:55: Final advice for aspiring podcasters & Pod Page Free Preview.   
36:11: Wrap-up and Outro

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