From the earliest days of podcasting, Dave Jackson recognized that the medium needed more than tools and technology—it needed clear, practical education. When podcasting was still unfamiliar to most people, he launched the School of Podcasting to help creators understand the full process of building a show, from planning and production to growth and long-term sustainability.
Over the past two decades, Dave has personally helped hundreds of podcasters launch, grow, and refine their shows. His podcast about podcasting has been downloaded more than 3.1 million times as of 2022 and remains one of the longest-running educational podcasts in the medium. For many creators, Dave was the first trusted guide who made podcasting feel approachable and achievable.
An Educator by Training
Before podcasting, Dave earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Akron, specializing in technical education. He spent years training people on emerging technologies—long before creator platforms existed—teaching everything from early office systems to the early internet.
That background shaped the School of Podcasting from the start. Dave approaches podcasting education as a teacher first and a technologist second, emphasizing not just how tools work, but why they matter. His teaching style is known for clarity, patience, and a deliberate effort to remove unnecessary jargon so creators can focus on serving their audience.
Industry Recognition and Leadership
Dave’s work has earned recognition from both creators and the broader media industry. He has received customer service awards at Fortune 500 companies and is widely respected for his responsiveness, integrity, and long-term commitment to helping others succeed.
He has spoken at major marketing and media events including New Media Expo, BlogWorld, the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, PodCamp events across the Midwest, and the Business of Writing Summit. In 2014, he was named Director of Podcasting for New Media Expo, then the leading conference in the podcasting industry.
In 2018, Dave was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting impact on podcasting education.
Author and Advocate for Sustainable Podcasting
Dave is the author of Profit From Your Podcast, published in 2020 by Skyhorse Publishing. The book reflects the same philosophy that guides the School of Podcasting: successful podcasting is built by understanding goals, serving audiences, and creating shows that can be sustained over time.
The School of Podcasting Today
The School of Podcasting reflects Dave’s belief that podcasting success comes from strong fundamentals—clear purpose, consistent quality, thoughtful growth, and respect for listeners. In an industry often driven by trends and shortcuts, the School remains focused on education grounded in experience, clarity, and long-term thinking.
That commitment has made the School of Podcasting a trusted resource for creators around the world and established Dave Jackson as one of the defining educators of the podcasting medium.