Q + A: Can You Have a Successful Podcast Without Video? | Dave Jackson

Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth

Can you have a successful podcast without video? Short answer: Absolutely.

But are you missing out on podcast growth by sticking to audio only? It depends.

Podcasting hall-of-famer Dave Jackson is back to set the record straight on video podcasts. We’re tackling questions like: Is it worth putting a podcast on YouTube? What advantages are there to having a video podcast? Can you start with audio and add video later? When's the right time to add video? And is this video podcasting trend here to stay?

Whether you launched your podcast to avoid the camera or you're eyeing YouTube as the secret strategy for faster podcast growth, this episode has the answers you need. Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.

0:03 - Should You Follow the Video Podcasting Trend?

1:27 - Are You Ready for Video Podcasting? Here's How to Tell

5:43 - Audio vs. Video: Do You Really Need to Be on YouTube?

10:07 - Will the YouTube Algorithm Help or Hurt Your Podcast?

18:26 - What’s Coming Next for Podcast Advertising

Episode Links:

• Profit From Your Podcast Book by Dave Jackson
• Check out Dave's Podcast: School of Podcasting
• Connect with Dave

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