School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast
Dave JacksonYou want to start a podcast, but you’re unsure where to start. You need advice on how to grow or monetize your show, and stop being so scared that it won’t work! I can help by showing you what mistakes NOT TO MAKE and much more. Subscribe to the show and soak in the 18+ years of podcasting experience from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Jackson.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1020 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | How ToBusinessEducationMarketing | |||
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Apple Podcasts5Nigrxgy
United States6 months ago - Love this show
I look forward to Dave Jackson’s lessons on podcasting
Apple Podcasts5Ralph Owens | Houston TXUnited States8 months ago - Thankful X 1000🧡
I’ve been hosting my show, Big Lash Energy, for 3.5 years and I studied podcasting for one year before ever pressing record. Of course I started by listening to any and every piece of advice, but eventually, Dave Jackson’s show floated to the top as the most trusted space to learn about creation and monetization of podcast content. Then, I met him in person at a few events and realized his passion for the craft is completely authentic. I am thankful I stumbled upon this show years ago and stay a... more
Apple Podcasts5LittleMissJay
Canada8 months ago - The Best instruction on Podcasting
This is truly the best podcast to learn about podcasting. Dave offers a lot of his expertise on best practices
Apple Podcasts5abramante76United Statesa year ago - The best podcast on podcasting
Dave has been in podcasting like forever. So he knows his stuff. His show is probably one of the biggest shows on podcasting. And it’s still going strong today. Highly recommend listening to this show if you have a podcast.
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Apple Podcasts | #150 | United States/Education/How To |
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | Canada/Education/How To |
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Apple Podcasts | #25 |  India/Education/How To |
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This show leans into practical, hands-on guidance for launching, growing, and monetizing podcasts. Through long-form discussions, the host shares decades of experience, real-world testing, and actionable strategies for building audience loyalty, branding, and sustainable revenue beyond traditional ad revenue. Episodes often emphasize clear storytelling, community feedback, and creator ownership, with concrete tips on episode structure, distribution, and monetization that work for independents and small teams. A standout trait is the host's approachable teaching style and willingness to tackle mistakes to help listeners move from fear to momentum, making it valuable for aspiring and veteran podcasters alike.
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