The Proffitt Podcast

Send Krystal a Text Message. We've talked about the basics of branding and how it can help you market your podcast easier. But today, I want to talk about actually creating a brand board for your podcast. This will be the "go-to" resource for you every single time you decide to put out a piece of content for your podcast. Whether it's a post on your website, social media, a vid...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I feel like I've done a total disservice to you. Here I was going over all of the latest and greatest Marketing concepts I can give you, yet we never discussed Podcast Branding. Today, I wanted to fix that. In today's episode, I'm covering some of the foundation principles of Branding. We're covering how we react to certain brands and why. (Which re...

Send Krystal a Text Message. What are you supposed to put on the logo for your podcast...AKA your podcast artwork?  Do you need an image of yourself? How big does the text need to be?  Do you need to include your name?  What image should I use? I see tons of questions revolving around podcast logos and artwork and there are many opinions about the "Dos" & "Don'ts" you...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Do you read verbatim from a script or do you look at a loose outline when you record your podcast? This is a question that many new podcasters want to know. So, I wanted to set the record straight...I do both! And there isn't a "wrong way" to do this.  I recommend you try both - reading a script and going off an outline - and then decide which way works...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you ever met someone online and hoped that they're as nice in person as they seem on the internet? Well, I'm so excited to share with you that Melanie Dyann Howe is as much of a fireball in person as she appears online. She's the founder of the DIY Marketing School Podcast and one of my mentors.  Since we were both recently at Amy Porterfield's...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Now that you've come up with an awesome name for your podcast, let's create a Podcast Tagline that supports it! Today, we're talking about what exactly a podcast tagline is, where it goes within your episodes, and I'm giving you some examples of podcasts with amazing taglines that really support the overall message of their podcast. After you listen...

Send Krystal a Text Message. How are you supposed to name your podcast? Do you throw your name in there? Do you put some witty spin on the topic? All great questions that I want to cover today. The title of your podcast is so important to convey to your audience (or potential audience) exactly what your podcast is about, who it's for, or what benefits someone will receive from listening. Don&...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Episode 48, "How to Launch a Podcast" , continues to be the most downloaded episode on the podcast. Well, after the trailer episode. But I think that's because people hear my Texas accent and say, "Where is this chick from? I gotta know her story." So there's that. But obviously launching a podcast is a hot topic around here. Today, I want...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I struggled for a long time to understand SEO.  What is it?  How does it work?  Where does it fall in the grand scheme of things? It wasn't until I finally said, "I NEED to understand SEO if I'm going to have an online business," that I got serious about learning how to use SEO for podcasts. In this episode, we are talking about my personal journey...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Podcast Descriptions are confusing. Which one goes in your hosting site? Which one do you use for each individual episode? And what the heck are show notes? So many questions, but you're in luck because today I'm breaking down the 2 different types of descriptions as well as explaining exactly what show notes are. No longer will you be left confused on what g...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Launching a podcast can often be overlooked. A lot of people think it's easy to just hit "Publish" and your podcast is out into the world. Please don't do that. There is some strategy behind actually launching your podcast and picking the right podcast launch date that works for you. Today' we're talking about the things you need to consid...

Send Krystal a Text Message. It's one of the questions I get asked all of the time. "How do you make money with a podcast?" Well, today I'm covering the 5 Ways to Make Money with a Podcast starting on Day 1. Not after you've secured a sponsor. Not after you've reached millions of downloads. Get ready my friend. We're tackling how you can implement strategies for...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Your mic is setup up. You've adjusted the volumes. You have your questions ready to go. But what really goes into interviewing another person on your podcast? Today, I'm sharing with you the podcast interview mindset. This way of thinking will help you stay on track, make your guest feel comfortable, and produce an amazing podcast interview.  I'm also sh...

Send Krystal a Text Message. "I want to have interviews on my podcast, but where do you find guests?" This question pops up a lot in the podcast communities. So today, I want to share with you my experiences finding guests as well as my number one, go-to place to find people to interview. We also talk about identifying the kind of people you want to collaborate with. (Trust me, you don&a...

Send Krystal a Text Message. What's one thing you need to have in every single podcast episode? A Call-to-Action! You need at least ONE CTA in every single episode you create. No matter what. Why? Well, there are several reasons why I think you should. (And we'll get into those within the episode.) But more importantly, how can you create a CTA for your podcast? That my friends is what I...

Send Krystal a Text Message. You wanna know the secret behind a successful podcast? It's consistency! Consistency is key! Showing up week after week, month after month, no matter what! But HOW do you stay consistent with your podcast? Well, friend, that's what we're talking about today. I'm going to share with you the 5 Ways to Stay Consistent and let me tell you, they are a lo...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Maybe you've figured out all of the basics that go into recording a podcast, but how in the world are you supposed to format a podcast episode? What do you say in the beginning? Are you supposed to have something special in the middle? How are you supposed to wrap everything up at the end? Well today, I'm covering everything you need to know in order to forma...

Send Krystal a Text Message. I could literally talk about how to plan podcast episodes for hours on end! It's so much fun for me! (I know, podcast nerd alert!) But seriously, it's something that I used to struggle with and now I've finally gotten into a groove of being able to produce podcast content consistently with less stress than at the beginning. (Thank goodness!) Today's...

Send Krystal a Text Message. What does it look like in the typical podcast week? What tasks need to be completed? How can you maximize your time to get everything done every week? Today, I'm answering all of these questions and then some! I recorded a live training during the 31 Days of Podcasting challenge held in The Proffitt Podcasting Facebook Group all about what goes into a week of podc...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Oh, have I got a treat for you today! If you're a female podcaster looking to connect with other female podcasters, this episode is for you! I sat down with the co-founder of She Podcasts, Jessica Kupferman, to discuss all things podcasting. From how the landscape has changed in recent years to how we can connect and grow communities in the best possible ways. Jes...

Send Krystal a Text Message. You launched your podcast, published several episodes, and then realized you need to change things up. You can either rebrand your show altogether or just change a few things. But either way, understand that once you create a podcast, it isn't written anywhere that you can't make changes! So take a deep breath and let's talk about what to do when you fee...

Send Krystal a Text Message. How can you be a guest expert on other podcasts? Something a lot of podcasters want to know, but they aren't sure who has the answer. Well, I'm happy to be hand-delivering you an expert who knows a thing or two about being a podcast guest. Mai-kee Tsang is well-seasoned in putting herself out there and pitching to other podcasts.  In this episode, we talk all...

Send Krystal a Text Message. How can you record your podcast from your iPhone? I've gotten this question a lot from the community and since I was given the opportunity to try the process out, I recorded an episode right on my iPhone.  No fancy apps. No bells and whistles.  Just my phone, some earbuds with a mic, and the voice memos app that comes standard on iPhones and iPads. If you've...

Send Krystal a Text Message. You're in luck...all of your legal podcast questions are being answered today! From, "Do I need to set up an LLC for my podcast?" to "Should I trademark my podcast name?" and even getting into the basics of copyrights and what you need to know about being a content creator. I'm speaking with an attorney and entrepreneur, Scott Brookens. We...

Send Krystal a Text Message. Where, oh where, is my podcast community? Oh, where, oh where could they be? Many beginner podcasters get discouraged when they start to think about launching a podcast with no audience. How will people know my podcast is out there? How will they know where to find me? How can I find them? All of these are valid questions we're answering today as we talk about the...