Send us feedback/questions via TextIn this episode of "Ask the Podcast Coach," Dave Jackson and Jim Collison kick off a jam-packed Saturday morning with some major news—the School of Podcasting has been acquired by Podpage! They dive into what this means for members, reminisce about the journey with Brendan Mulligan, and share insights on podcast branding, community engagement, handling feedback, and the ups and downs of podcast monetization. It's a lively mix of industry updates, podcasting tips, and a dash of nostalgia, all served with their signature humor and authenticity.00:00 Introduction00:41 School of Podcasting Acquired by Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com01:06 Sponsor: Podcast Branding.Co https://www.podcastbranding.co02:24 Sponsor: Based On A true Story Podcast https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com05:43 Why the Acquisition Happened https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com07:00 Listening to Customer Feedback09:44 Customizable Guest Intake Forms11:03 The Free Tier Dilemma13:42 Managing a Busy Work Schedule16:50 Don't Self-Select Out of Opportunities19:54 Direct Interaction with Customers21:47 The Podcaster as a Customer Support Agent23:40 The Importance of Consistency26:37 Ensuring Human Connection in Support31:14 Dealing with Negative Feedback and Trolls34:07 Dave Praises Spotify Support????36:45 Ask the Podcast Coach's Independence43:31 The Importance of Clear Podcast Titles59:03 Using Music and Sound Effects in Podcasts01:12:06 Awesome Supporters https://www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome01:12:44 Join the School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com01:12:58 Podcast Hot Seat: Podcast Auditing Service https://www.podcasthotseat.com01:13:30 Try Podpage https://www.podpage.com/preview01:13:42 Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgetgeeks.com01:13:54 Supporter of the Week https://www.soniccupcake.com01:15:02 Get a Shout Out! Support the Show https://podcastcoach.supercast.com01:15:54 The Monetization Mindset for New PodcastersFeatured Supporter: Ed Sullivan fron Sonic CupcakeIf you need an editor for your show, check out Ed at soniccupcake.com Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Featured Supporter: Sonic CupcakeNed help with your podcast recording? Edi Sullivan at Sonic Cupcake can help.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.