The Proffitt Podcast

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is so fun because you're getting a behind-the-scenes into a recent podcast coaching call. Our guest today, Stephanie Pletka, is a new author who's wanting to know more about creating a podcast to reach more people and share her message. When Stephanie reached out wanting to know more about podcasting, I knew immediately that other potenti...

Send Krystal a Text Message. From the minute podcasters launch their shows, the default reaction is usually, "How can I get more listeners?" Today I'm answering another question from the community and I'm really excited to pull back the curtain on my own podcast journey. Whether you have an established platform or you're literally starting from scratch, today's episod...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today, we're covering a platform that not a lot of people talk about, Chartable . If you've heard of it, you probably have a vague understanding of how it works with your podcast. If the name is brand new to you, then you most likely have no idea what it is and how to use it. Which is why we're talking about it today.  I'm digging into exactly what...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Time for another question from the community, and I'm paraphrasing this one because it's long: "How do I approach a potential sponsor for my podcast?" Such a great question! And one that I'm seeing more often as new podcasters are getting more confident in their shows and starting to explore ways to monetize their podcasts. Today, I'm givi...

Send Krystal a Text Message. In this follow-up interview with Mai-kee Tsang, we're diving into what's new for podcast pitching in 2020. Mai-Kee shares her insight into what she learned pitching to 101 podcasts in 30 days. (Make sure you listen to Episode 77 of the podcast to get caught up to speed on that!) But she's also sharing what she learned in the process of being a guest on s...

Send Krystal a Text Message. In today's episode, we're taking another question from the community. "How do you ask people to be on your podcast?" Instead of just giving you the step-by-step logistics of asking a guest on your show, I wanted to give you 4 practical steps. After you understand the first 3 steps in the process, you'll be well on your way to blowing your guest...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "I want someone to help me with my podcast, but I don't even know where to get started!" This is a common problem I've seen in podcasters. You want to take things to the next level, but you aren't sure if you should just get started with outsourcing your editing or the entire production and marketing processes altogether. Today, we're cove...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Today, we're starting a new segment of the podcast called, "Questions from the Community." I've been saving great podcast questions for a while now and I wanted to start answering them here on the podcast. The question of the day is, "Do you have a blog as a spin-off of your podcast?" And my answer is in today's episode! You don'...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I had such a fun time chatting with the group at PodHouston in October 2019 about growing an email list with a podcast. So today, I wanted to share with you some of the highlights from the talk because I know that you have questions about how email lists and podcasts work together. We're discussing the basics of understanding what your audience is looking for, how...

Send Krystal a Text Message. In 2018, I published an episode about my top 5 books of the year. So on the last day of 2019, it only seemed fitting that I shared with you the most impactful books I've read in the last 12 months. I'm sharing with the books that hold the secrets behind my productivity, my mindset, my motivation, and the reasons for my achievements. These books are for entrep...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "Should I buy a fancy microphone?" "Do I need to pay for a bunch of different services?" "How much should I expect to pay each month to podcast?" New podcasters want to know that they're getting the best bang for their buck and seasoned podcasters should know if they're wasting money. So today, we're breaking down the costs...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I feel like I've done this audience a disservice, and I owe you an apology. That sounds a tad dramatic...but let me explain. We've talked all about launching in "How to Launch a Podcast" - Episode 48. We've discussed picking a launch date, creative ways to market, how to create a basic podcast launch plan, etc. But we've yet to discuss Pod...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I know you don't have all the time in the world. You may even only have a few hours a week to dedicate to something you truly love to do. And if that is your podcast, then I want to share with you what you can do in 5 hours a week. The podcast schedule I have now compared to when I first started has dramatically changed, but at the end of the day - if I ONLY had 5...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you wondered if your podcast sound is up to par? I know I have... A LOT! Honestly, I didn't even know where to start when it comes to providing my audience with better sound for my podcast. But, now I do. Thanks to sound experts like Ray Smith of The Houston Pod. Today, Ray and I are chatting about how to get better sound for your podcast with the right inten...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I’ve been in a season of trying new things. In 2019, I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone in ways that’ll make a lot of people cringe. Putting yourself out there and trying new things can be scary and, quite honestly, feel like a total gamble. And I know that many of you are in the stage of testing and trying new things with your podcast. So today, I wanted to share whe...

Send Krystal a Text Message. People ask me all the time, "Do I need a Facebook Page for my podcast or a Facebook Group?" Today, we're going to talk about both and when each is appropriate. But I'm going into detail on how you can utilize a Facebook Group to interact with your audience, develop trust, show up regularly, and create real connections that can translate to regular l...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you asked yourself any of the following questions... "I think I need to hire someone to help me, but where do I even start?..."  "Maybe I could benefit from NOT doing so many tasks, but how do I find someone I can trust?"  "Where do I even start to look for someone with the right experience to help me?" If you're nodding along sa...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you wondered what the process of creating a podcast looks like? I don’t mean the practical steps we cover every week. I’m talking about the emotions you go through as you choose your podcast artwork, start recording your first episodes, and inevitably obsess over your stats after you launch. Today, I’m so excited to be able to share one of my student's journe...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Here's a special episode to share the gratitude practice I do every day. And to shine a light on Thanksgiving 2019. 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 f...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Are you a blogger trying to figure out the proper transition to podcasting? You've been telling yourself, "It's time. I want to make the leap from blogging to podcasting..." Yet, you have no idea where to begin. Well, today's episode was created just for you my friend. A recent podcast coaching client of mine, Amy Connell of the Graced Health P...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I get asked a lot, "How can a podcast really influence your business - especially when I'm just getting started?"  Most of the audience listening here is either transitioning their business online, looking for new marketing strategies for their existing online business, or starting from scratch. So I don't have to tell you how important it is to del...

Send Krystal a Text Message. What exactly are virtual summits and how can they help me in my business? Y'all, I recently had such a fun conversation with Dr. Mark T. Wade, of Virtual Summits Software, and my mind was completely blown. I had no idea the power a virtual summit can have on your business if you know how to leverage them strategically. In this interview, we broke down the basic co...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "What should I be on the lookout for? What should I avoid? How can I do things right, right out of the gate?" We're all fearful of screwing up.  We want to be an overnight success right from the get-go. But those questions were the ones I kept asking myself when I first started podcasting. Today's episode is my advice to not only you, brand new baby...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Many people have asked me, "What are podcast coaching calls like? What's involved? How do they work?" Well, wonder no more, my friends! Today, you're getting a peek into a recent conversation I had with a Proffitt Podcasting student who recently launched her podcast and is well on her podcast journey. We talked about struggles she's faced, chal...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I know I'm not supposed to be biased to podcast episodes. I shouldn't have a "favorite" one because that's assuming that one of them is better than the other. But I gotta say, this episode is the one I'm MOST EXCITED to share with you! Today, I'm revealing the Ultimate Podcast Checklist! I feel like I should have an announcer's v...