The Proffitt Podcast

Send Krystal a Text Message. "How can I turn parts of my podcast on auto-pilot?" This is a question I asked myself a year ago when I was trying to get my podcast systems and processes in place.  Where can I automate?  What would that look like?  How can I make my life easier? Today, I'm sharing with you what I mean by "automate", what parts of your podcast you can start au...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I love finding questions within the podcast communities about topics like "lessons learned", "don't try this", or "I totally messed up." The intention isn't to point out someone's mistakes or have them feel shame for messing up. Totally the opposite actually. I love stumbling upon these gems because there are lessons for all...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Do you know spammy people online? Of course, you do! I bet you can think of at least 3 instances off the top of your head where someone was blatantly spammy about their online resource. But after this episode, you won't have to worry if you're coming across gross with your content again. Today, we're covering what to do and what not to do when promoting...

Send Krystal a Text Message. We've had lots of tips on the show about guesting on podcasts, but today, we wanted to also dive into how to be a great host! Today's guest, Tom Schwab of Interview Valet, is an expert in guesting on podcasts and knows a thing or two about having a great podcast interview experience. In our interview, we cover what it takes to be a professional guest and how...

Send Krystal a Text Message. We've all been in a weird state lately. State of mind. State of discomfort. State of uncertainty. And if you've been feeling that too, you're not alone. But I want to specifically hone in on the fact that the content I'd planned to create months ago doesn't feel right anymore. Is that you too?  You had this grand plan to create content for your...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is all about guesting on podcasts, but not in the ways you might think. We've had prior episodes dedicated to you learning ways to pitch yourself to other shows, but today's episode is a deep dive into the strategy behind being a phenomenal guest! In this interview, I'm chatting with Angie Trueblood, a podcast visibility strategist,...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Ever wondered what a spouse of a podcaster feels like? I hope you answered "yes" because today...I'm chatting with my hubby on the podcast!  Seth and I did a podcast interview over our Spring Break vacation (pre-"social distancing") and I love how it turned out! We're sharing an honest conversation about what my podcast journey has meant t...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you ever thought about publishing a book? Whether it's the traditionally published route you've considered pursuing or self-publishing, we're talking about it all today! I'm so happy to have our guest, Thomas Umstattd, Jr., share all of his book expertise with us on today's episode, but also how to incorporate marketing a book with podcast...

Send Krystal a Text Message. There's no hard and fast rule that says you must accept any pitch that you receive as a podcast host. And if you didn't already know this, it'll happen sooner or later. You'll get a random email, a direct message on Instagram, a filtered message on Facebook, and probably even unexpected ways for people to tell you how amazing they are for your podca...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is a little different. Today, we're talking exclusively about 4-letter words. Yup, you read that right. We're going deep into all of the bad words that made your mom say, "Do you want me to wash your mouth out with soap?" At least that's what my parents said. (Now I'm picturing that scene in the movie A Christmas Story...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Here are my thoughts on COVID-19 and why it's more important than ever to try to find something "normal".  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...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Actions speak louder than words. But sometimes, our words need to be loud enough that other people notice. So I have a question that I want you to think about seriously, "Are you talking enough about your podcast?" Now, I know, this is totally a loaded question. What is "enough", right? Today's episode is diving deep into exactly how much you s...

Send Krystal a Text Message. As a Marketing enthusiast and someone who's been in many sales jobs, I know talking about "sales" can be uncomfortable for a lot of us. (Trust me, I quit one of my sales jobs in my first week!) But today's guest, Nikki Rausch, is sharing with us her selling expertise as well as giving us some insight into what guesting on over 50+ podcasts has done...

Send Krystal a Text Message. The questions, "How do I pick my podcast category? And which one is right for my show?..." have come up a lot lately. And I feel like talking about your podcast category is LONG overdue! I've been doing this quite a while now and I feel like I've let you down taking this much time to get to this important topic! So today, we're diving deep into...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Okay, I'm totally geeking out on you today. Not only am I showing you my indulgent side of podcasting, but we are doing a deep dive into my all-time favorite podcast! I decided to do a case study for the Office Ladies Podcast and let me tell you...there are so many incredible takeaways that I want to dive into today. We're talking about my obsession with the...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Wow! What an exciting time at the inaugural Spark Christian Podcast Conference!  We learned so many things about podcasting in 2-days and I still feel like I'm digesting all of the talks and takeaways from all of the incredible speakers.  There were talks covering the basics of podcasting, understanding your why, using your analytics to your advantage, marketing,...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is a super fun one! Because if you've been podcasting a while, you likely have some great content under your belt. But, how can you get the most out of the content you've already created? Today we're covering how repurposing podcast content! And I'm excited to share with you 3 ways to reuse your podcast audio once it's been...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's an extra special episode where I'm sitting down to chat with my 10-year old son, Noah. And we're literally just chatting in the office. I wanted to share with you that when you feel the creative drive to "just create", run with it. You never know where the conversation will lead and connecting with your kids in a new way is so important...

Send Krystal a Text Message. There are a few basic things to consider when you’re recording a solo podcast. And none of them have to do with fancy equipment, an unattainable setup, or anything that someone brand new to podcasting can’t do. If you’re just starting to record a solo podcast, these are the 3 principles I want you to consider before you go after more complex strategies: 1) environment,...

Send Krystal a Text Message. One of the first questions new podcasters want explained is, "How do I get my podcast to show up on all the platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify?" And my answer is, "You have to have at least one audio file to get your podcast connected." The follow-up question is usually, "Okay, so do I need to release my episode one when I get...

Send Krystal a Text Message. There's a step in the podcast upload process that throws a lot of new podcasters completely off. "Wait, what are seasons? Should I have seasons for my podcast? Should it just be one long season? What should I do?"  Today, I'm answering those questions and explaining how you should use seasons for your podcast...but only if they apply to your podcast...

Send Krystal a Text Message. A question I've seen lately that I want to address today is, "How long should my podcast intro be?" I've covered the topic of podcast format many times in different podcast episodes and YouTube videos , but today I want to specifically talk about the podcast intro.  We're covering what the "podcast intro" is, how long it should be and...

Send Krystal a Text Message. This may not be a popular opinion, but I don't think you need to wear headphones when you're recording your solo podcast. Interviews, totally different story for many reasons.  But if it's just you recording by yourself, you don't need them.  In today's episode, I'm explaining how I record my solo podcasts and how to make it easier for you...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I'm SO excited to be chatting with the founder of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, Misty Philip. In this episode, we talked about the vision behind Spark, what it means for the podcast community, as well as Misty's journey from bible study author to an amazing event hostess with the mostess! And if you're coming to Spark this year, you're goi...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I've always been a fan of networking. But not those boring network events that never amount to you connecting with the right people. I'm talking about events filled with high-energy, lots of engagement from the audience, and people who are genuinely there to help you succeed. So, I thought I'd put together a list of the best conferences for podcasters in...