On this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, recorded on November 30th, 2024, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into live podcasting strategies, effective audience engagement, and New Year's resolutions for their shows. They also broach the overwhelming insanity of Black Friday and handling holiday breaks. Uncle Marv joins to share insights on creating unique podcast merch. Tune in for tips, discussions, and plenty of laughs as they address listener questions in real-time!
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:35 Discussing Post-Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday
01:53 Sponsor Shoutouts and Promotions
03:59 Tips for Naming Podcast Episodes
16:33 The Importance of Show Notes
27:58 Taking a Holiday Break from Podcasting
36:24 Consistency in Podcasting
40:01 Special Guest: Uncle Marv
45:32 Uncle Marv's Podcast Recommendation
45:47 Shoutout to Ralph and the Wheel of Names
46:03 Podcast Sponsorships and Tools
48:20 Engaging Your Podcast Audience
49:59 The Reality of Podcasting Success
55:28 Managing Live Shows and Dead Air
01:11:12 Black Friday Overwhelm
01:18:07 New Year's Resolutions and Podcast Goals
01:25:24 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks
