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217: Podcasting / SaaS / Work Life Balance - Justin Jackson

2024/4/11
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Why is podcasting easier now compared to 2015?

Podcasting has become easier due to the availability of high-quality, low-cost microphones like the Samson Q2U, ATR2100, and Shure MV7, which offer both USB and XLR connectivity. Additionally, there are more resources, guides, and how-to videos available, making it simpler for beginners to start and improve their audio quality.

What are some key factors that distinguish a successful podcast?

A successful podcast needs to be compelling and appeal to a specific audience. It should have decent sound quality, but more importantly, it must offer content that engages listeners enough to subscribe, recommend it to others, and return for more episodes. The podcast must fulfill a specific need or desire for its audience.

How does Justin Jackson approach customer support at Transistor.fm?

Justin Jackson emphasizes personalized and prompt customer support at Transistor.fm. He and his team actively engage with customers through live chat, often going the extra mile to help with issues beyond the product, such as providing feedback on podcast episodes or improving website SEO. This approach differentiates them from larger competitors and builds strong customer loyalty.

What advice does Justin Jackson give about balancing work and side projects?

Justin Jackson advises being brutally honest about your life stage and stability before starting a side project. He highlights the risks of burnout and financial strain, especially when juggling a full-time job, family, and side hustles. He recommends open communication with family, regular therapy, and taking breaks to maintain mental and physical health.

What are some of the best snowboarding locations in British Columbia?

British Columbia offers excellent snowboarding locations, including Silver Star, Revelstoke, Golden, Kicking Horse, and Big White. These resorts are part of the Powder Highway, known for their abundant snowfall and diverse terrain, making them popular destinations for snowboarders.

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This chapter explores the unique connection between podcast hosts and listeners, where a sense of familiarity develops despite never meeting. The conversation starts with the hosts acknowledging their listeners' feeling of knowing them, despite never having met before. They also discuss the positive aspects of this connection, like having shared experiences to talk about.
  • Podcast listeners often feel like they know the host, even without personal interaction.
  • This familiarity can lead to positive connections and easy conversation starters.

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If you've ever thought about starting a podcast or a SaaS project, you'll want to listen to this episode. Justin is one of the people who motivated me to get started podcasting. He's also running a successful SaaS company, transistor.fm), which hosts this podcast.

Topics:

  • Podcasting
  • Building new SaaS (software as a service) products
  • Balancing work, side hustle, and family
  • Great places to snowboard in British Columbia

BTW. This episode was recorded last summer before I switched to transistor.fm).I'm now on Transistor for most of a year now, and I love it.

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