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I don't write many blogs on this website, but I'm starting to see some people offering (For a very LARGE fee) to help you “Rock your way to the top of New and Noteworthy.” I've asked for two years for anyone to share their before and aft…

My name is Dave Jackson and I founded the School of Podcasting in 2005 (www.schoolofpodcasting.com) I am 100% obsessed with podcasting. It allows me to be creative. It allows me to help people (I’ve been teaching people software for over 20 years). …

Today I share a story about getting outside of your comfort zone, and we talk with the Real Brian about how his podcast has lead to him getting paid to host two more. Donnie Pushed Publish On His Podcast. I got this email in my inbox: Hello Sir, I …

Sometimes I see things, and I can't stand quietly while you waste your money. Enjoy the video

Edison Research has been following Podcasting and Media for many years, and here is the latest The report shows how people are turning to the Internet more and more for news and music. More than half of the popular 53% (143 million people) listen to…

Fiverr.com has always seemed to good to be true… One bad apple spoils the whole bunch. It's sad but its possible. In the past I've seen promotional videos from “experts” using music illegally on Fiverr.com I'd love to have Michael …

I was looking over my downloads from last year to see what episodes were downloaded the most per day. I looked at each month and took the episode that had the highest number of downloads per day, for that month. Here is my list; Top Episode of the M…

Today we have a fun toy from my audience, we discover new podcasts with Ben Kruger, as talk about more things to worry about when it comes to Audello, and I answer your questions about the School of Podcasting and changing your podcast information i…

Feedburner was bought by Google in 2007 for 1 million dollars. For the most part, it hasn't been updated since. What Feedburner Did (and still does, sort of..) In 2005-2007 we needed a way to make iTunes compliant RSS feeds. Feedburner made that eas…

When you are about to go over 1 Million downloads. Thanks to every single person who has listened to my show. Thanks for sticking around. (in a hurry, go to 9:55). Now to start working on 2 million….

I moved into a tiny office last year to help physically separate work and home (I have hard time “turning off work” when it was only a room away). What they didn't tell me when I was moving in is they turned OFF the air conditioning on F…

On June 21st member of the School of Podcasting got to together to talk about the following Idea Matrix Mix minus Starting a new podcast (same site or not) 00:20:00 ish How to Add an iTunes link 58:00 ish.. Take your link to itunes and change http:/…

Ok, I hate to do this. I need to stop myself, but I just can't. Getting upset that experts are coming on board to tell you how to podcast when some of them don't even have a podcast is getting on my nerves. I know getting upset is not going to help …

Back in December I logged into my amazon associates account that I've had so long that I originally signed up with a HOTMAIL account. I'm a huge fan of amazon, and I recommend everyone trying to make money with their podcast be sure to sign up to be…

Here again, as I write this post its March of 2014. Doing these reports takes a lot of time and they are always on the bottom of the list.  IN December I had a record month for both income (with a huge amount from Affiliates) and also a record amoun…

One of my favorite things to do is read. It's relaxing, and it requires me to focus. When I get a book that really seems to be talking to me (and gets me thinking), I can't wait to get back to it and I end up taking my Kindle with me everywhere I go…

If you weren't able to attend last Sunday's podcaster's roundtable, you missed a great episode. On the panel was Myself from the School of Podcasting and How to Podcast, Ray Ortega from the Podcaster's Studio, Daniel J Lewis of the Audacity to Podca…

I have never been a fan of using free hosting. To me (IMHO) its not professional. I wouldn't buy a car from someone selling it out of a tent. I want someone who has made a commitment and I know is going to be around. The other reason is somewhere yo…

Back at New Media Expo in New York City I met a fair amount of listeners who said the show was too short. So I made it longer. Its time now to check in and see what you think now that its been a few months.   Click on the next button and when y…

When I talk to people and ask them how do they discover podcasts, many of them say “I hear  about them on another podcast.” This is great as other podcasters have audiences who are already listening to podcasts. But what about growing a …

July was the launch of my “Start a Podcast in Six Weeks” class (howtopodcast.com) with a special opening price. I fulled the class, and spent a LOT of time putting together material. With this in mind I'm working more hours, but I'm also…

Back in 2005 Apple gave podcasting a giant push by creating iTunes and 1-click subscriptions. Eight years later Apple announced in iTunes that we now have 1 billion (with a B) subscriptions. Is anyone listening to podcasts? Not only are they listeni…

Today we continue our conversation with Daniel J Lewis of the Audacity to podcast. We also hear some great stats from Rob from www.podcast411.com and we get some insights into podcast flow from Adam Curry. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Em…

May was interesting as I found myself helping my wife who had surgery. I did get some lucky breaks. I had a listener to the Logical Weight Loss Podcast purchase an expensive bike through my affiliate link. I had some new one on one coaching clients.…