The Proffitt Podcast

Send Krystal a Text Message. When it comes to creating a podcast community, it doesn't happen overnight. Sure, if you already have an established group of people that love your content and devour everything you put out there, creating a community may be a piece of cake. But I know most members of our audience here are starting at square one.  In today's episode, I'm sharing with you...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "How is your podcast going?" I asked the person who told me 6 months ago that said their podcast was launching soon. "Oh, that. Ummm, I'm still in research mode. So I haven't officially launched yet," is the response I get. And this happens all the time. People with really good ideas -- sitting on tons of content gold! -- are holding back...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "I stopped publishing new episodes of my podcast...like 6 months ago. Now what?" It's likely that you've podfaded.  In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly what it means to podfade and why it happens to so many podcasters! If this has happened to you and your podcast, you're not alone. It's actually shocking how many messag...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "What am I supposed to do if I sit down in front of my mic and I can't get the words to come out?" I've been hearing this a lot lately. Maybe you've spent hours prepping to record your very first podcast episode. You've done your research. You know your topic. You can imagine the perfect listener in your mind as you close your eyes and tak...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Holy mind-blowing conference, Bat Man! Podcast Movement 2021 is in the books. And in today's episode, I'm breaking down the sessions I attended as well as the takeaways that I'm bringing to our podcast community. If you're having a little FOMO from not being able to attend, this episode will give you a taste of what to expect as PM comes to Dallas i...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Are you launching soon? Whether it’s a podcast or any other type of product, there are always so many questions and checklists to run through before you officially hit “publish”.  In today’s episode,  Steph Taylor - a digital product launch strategist and host of the Socialette podcast - is sharing her launch wisdom.  From creating digital products from scratch, launch...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Looking to grow your podcast, but don't have a huge budget to spend on a marketing team or paid ads? Look no further!  In today's episode, I'm diving into a new way of promoting your podcast - inspired by my friends over at Squadcast. After listening to an episode of "Between 2 Mics" - hosted by Squadcast Co-Founders Zach & Rock, I was insp...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Podcast Movement 2021 is happening on August 3rd - 6th and I'm so dang excited! This is the first in-person podcast event I'm going to since February 2020 - and I'm speaking on the stage! In today's episode, I'm giving you a backstage pass to the talk I'm presenting and sharing with you the things I'm most excited about. If you'v...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Dynamic content...it's one of my absolute favorite things to talk about when it comes to podcasting. But I still get a lot of blank stares when I share with people how to use it.  "Is it just like creating ads for your own show?"  "How long does it need to be?" "Where do I put it? At the beginning or the end?" "Should I add it to...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I'm a pretty steadfast person. Consistency runs through my veins. We've been talking about it a lot lately and I wanted to tell you that one thing is about me is that I do consistently: hoard papers. Yeah, it's not my best character trait. But at the same time, if I wasn't the paper hoarder I am (and on some level, have always been), we wouldn'...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "What makes me stand out from other podcast coaches?" I asked a member of our community recently. Her answer delighted, surprised, and validated everything.  Tune into today's episode where I talk about the secret behind podcast content creation. Honestly, if you've been listening to this podcast for a while, the answer will come as no surprise to y...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Tune in to hear all about the latest updates for the Buzzsprout Global Stats. I'm also talking about the comparison of January 2021 stats compared to June, as we look at the first six months of the year. As always, you can check out the Buzzsprout Global Stats feature anytime by going to: https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats Ready to stop starting projects and...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "Wait, so you have a plan for how you're going to talk to your audience or even potential listeners?" That's right, people. We have a podcast communication plan! Whether you're just getting started with your show or you've been doing this podcast thing a while, a podcast communication plan is a must! In today's episode, we're tal...

Send Krystal a Text Message. What if I told you to fire yourself? Yes, before you ever even get started on your podcast journey, you need to be fired. Sounds weird, huh?  There's a reason why this concept is so important! And that's because there are old habits and mindsets - baggage - you're carrying that's holding you back from creating the podcast you know you're capabl...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "How seriously do you take your business numbers? I'm asking for a friend..." Have you been that person before? The one that's not quite sure which piece of the financial puzzle you need to figure out first? (I know I have, more than once!) Today's guest, Danielle Hayden of Kickstart Accounting, is sharing some important podcast business advice...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "How do you make money with a podcast?" It's the question I get asked multiple times a week by brand new podcasters.  But there's actually an even more important question that we need to address before we dive into the ways to podcast monetization and that is, "Are you ready to make money from a podcast?" Let me explain: there are 3 concep...

Send Krystal a Text Message. We all learn better when we have examples and stories. Today’s episode is the perfect combination of real-world examples and stories of one host navigating her podcast journey. I can’t wait for you to hear my conversation with Cathy VandenHeuvel, host of The Caregiver Cup podcast and a Proffitt Podcasting alum. In our chat, Cathy shares her podcast ups and downs, how l...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Do you ever get sick of saying the same thing over and over again on your podcast? Are you asking, "Aren't people sick of me saying this in every episode?"  Then it sounds like you need a podcast main theme!  In today's episode, I'm sharing with you something we surprisingly have never talked about before on the show: your podcast main theme. Y...

Send Krystal a Text Message. The creative subset of entrepreneurship doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves. And podcasts about creative businesses and projects need to be talked about more.  This is why I'm so excited for your to hear today's interview with the Toy Coach, Azhelle Wade. Not only does Azhelle host her own successful podcast, "The Toy Coach Podcast: Making...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "How do you keep track of all the moving parts of your podcast?" Well, I've got to be really honest with you - my back-end podcast processes have been a complete mess in the past! I'd lose track of which podcast episode was next. My episode numbers weren't always in sync. And I'd often spend too much time editing because my audio recording...

Send Krystal a Text Message. There's a reason why I've been hounding you with the idea of having a website for your podcast: it gets results! In today's episode - part 2 of our podcast website mini-series, I'm breaking down the actual Google Analytics for my podcast website over the last 3 years. Yes, we're going all the way back to the beginning and I'm sharing with...

Send Krystal a Text Message. You've got questions, I've got some insight. And, to take it one step further, I even pulled a few strings to get BC Stack Co-Founder, Dan Morris, to chat with us about these incredible digital marketing products. In case you haven't heard, we are in the middle of the once-a-year sale of "BC Stack" - a 7th annual digital marketing bundle. This...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "But do I really need a podcast website?" Yes, yes you do. For many reasons, but I'm diving into 2 very specific ones today that can make all the difference with how people interact with your show.  This is part 1 of a 2 part mini-series on podcast websites and in today's episode, I'm sharing with you my very first website creation experience....

Send Krystal a Text Message. Check out the May 2021 Buzzsprout Global Stats here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats?date=2021-05-01 Ready to stop starting projects and never finishing them? Get the proven system that creates consistent content without the chaos. Get the PREP'M Method Now Click the "Send Krystal a Text Message" link above to send us your questions, comments, and feedback on t...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "What if I gave you $1,000 to invest in your podcast?" Oh, what a fun question! We could go in so many different directions with this, but I want to share real responses I've read in a podcast community. In today's episode, we're taking a new spin on an old segment "Questions from the Community" and I'm sharing real answers plus...