Podcast Show Notes

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? How to Improve Your Podcast Website and Email with Expert Copywriting  Erika’s piece of advice is, “Don’t be intimidated to start small.” She also advised us to really hone in on 1) who our target audience is and 2) our overall goal with the podcast website. Erika shared that her podcast […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Is There are Reason for Multiple Podcasts? As a new podcaster, having more than one podcast sounds like insanity, right? You’re thinking, “I’m just getting this podcast thing figured out. Why in the world would I consider creating a separate podcast?” A few months ago, I had the idea to start […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? How to Incorporate Public Speaking into Your Podcast  3 Parts of Communication The words that we say. How we say te words. Everything that’s nonverbal. 5 P’s of Vocal Delivery  PACE It’s not just about how you speak. How do you keep people engaged? You want to vary it up a […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Quick Recap on What’s Been Covered Before We’ve talked on the podcast before about “Growing an Email List with a Podcast” in Episode 115. And there are numerous episodes dedicated to social media marketing. 3 Ways to Market Your Podcast on Facebook Instagram Marketing for Your Podcast Pinterest Marketing Strategies Facebook […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Let’s Talk About Podcast Networks and How They Work  In my conversation with Meredith, we talked about a lot of the backend logistics that go into podcasting as well as what it’s like to pivot from one platform to another. We get the behind the scenes look into what it was […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? First, Check Out These Podcast Interview Episodes Don’t worry, we’re going dive into the tips and strategies of being a good podcast host. But first, I wanted to remind you of the podcast episodes we’ve already done that are all about having a good podcast experience: “Podcast Interview Guests: Where to […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? What Does “Batch Podcast Episodes” Mean? I’m sure there are a million different definitions online for what “batching” means. And those definitions may differ from what I’m about to tell you. But, batching simply means doing one task for an extended period of time. If you want to know more about […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? What Do You Mean By “Automate”? There are many ways to describe automation, but for the sake of making sure we’re all on the same page, I wanted to give you my definition of what I mean. Automate- Being able to drop an audio file into an episode very easily Which […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Mistakes New Podcasters Make  There was a question polled in a podcast group that asked, “What is the biggest mistake you made when starting your podcast that you wish you would’ve known about?” And if you know anything about me and my podcast “geekiness”, then you know I saw this about […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Mistakes Podcasters Make in Social Media Groups There are a lot of mistakes new podcasters make that get them kicked out of social media groups, Facebook in particular. But I want to make sure you don’t make these mistakes wherever you are in your podcast journey. Questions within social media groups […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Meet the Interview Valet There’s been a theme around The Proffitt Podcast in the past 6 months. We’ve talked so much about guesting on podcasts and I wanted to take a second to reiterate why… Guesting on podcasts is on the most effective ways to build your brand, your business, and […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? When to Change Things Up with Your Podcast Content I know we’re living in my weird times. And I have been listening to my gut a lot more lately. And my gut kept telling me, “This doesn’t feel right…” every time I’ve sat down to create content over the last few […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Guesting on Podcasts is Such a Great Tool! Guesting on podcasts is one of the best tools to have in your toolbox. We’ve already dedicated multiple episodes of the podcast to show you how to approach guests and how to benefit from showcasing your expertise and wisdom in front of other […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? No Really? What’s It Like? If you’ve been wondering what someone who’s NOT into podcasting (or working 100% in an online business) feels about being married to a podcaster, then this episode is for you! I spoke with my husband, Seth, over Spring Break when we were literally in the middle […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Marketing Your Book with Podcasting  What’s the first thing we need to do? Establish Your Goal This applies to whether you want to have a traditionally published book or go the way of indie publishing. Either way will work with this idea of marketing your book with podcasting. What does it […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? You Will Be Pitched… Whether you just started your podcast or you’ve been doing this a while, at some point you will be pitched for someone to come on as a podcast guest for your show.  And I’m here to tell you, “You DO NOT have to say yes to every […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Explicit Content, AKA “4-Letter Words” I just gotta come out and say it, “This is all totally subjective.” There. Maybe you no longer have a need to read the rest of this, but that’s the overall message of this post.  What may be considered explicit to me may look like a […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Quick Story Time: Talking Enough About Your Podcast “Does anyone know someone with podcasting tips and best practices?”A long time friend of the family tagged me in a Facebook post where one of her friends was asking about podcast info.  4 Tips to Talk About Your Podcast Without Being Annoying  1. […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Your Sales Maven & Podcast Guest Expert I get giddy when someone reaches out to me and says, “I have a great idea for your podcast.”  And today’s guest is a great example of what it means to show up as yourself authentically and let your true superpowers shine! I’m so […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? When I first started podcasting, I didn’t pay attention to my categories. There I said it.  But you should know, I didn’t do A LOT of things right when I first started. However, I did finally figure it all out and I can’t wait to dive into all the nitty-gritty details […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT?   The Office Ladies Podcast Case Study I have been obsessed with The Office for the last 2 years and it’s soooo incredible that they created the “Office Ladies” podcast. It’s literally THE THING I look forward to each Wednesday when I go to the gym. It’s my guilty pleasure at […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Spark Christian Podcast Conference 2020 Make sure you listen to the episode where Misty Philip – founder of the conference – and I talked about how she came up with the idea to have this coneference here. But today’s episode is all about diving into the biggest takeaways from all of […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Repurposing Podcast Content Have you been thinking about transcribing the audio from your podcast in order to use it in many different ways? Well if you have, today I’m going to show you three ways that you can repurpose your podcast audio and use it for other cool things. I’ve seen this […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? What You Need for a Solo Podcast Setup… We’ve talked on the show before about different types of episode formats, basic equipment, and what you need to get started, but today…we’re covering just the solo podcast recording setup. This includes just 3 important elements I want to focus on: Environment Microphone […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? What is a Podcast Trailer? Think of it like a movie trailer. It’s the information you want your audience to know about your podcast before they can actually start listening to full episodes. It’s just a preview. It’s not the full she-bang! The trailer episode is the audio track you put […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Do I Need Podcast Seasons for My Podcast? Today, we’re diving into another great question from the community and that question is, “Should I have Podcast Seasons?” And I’m just going to dive right into the answer… It depends! I know, not really a fair answer to start off with but […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Today, we’re diving into another great question from the community and that question is, “How long should my podcast intro be?” First, let’s define what the “podcast intro” actually is… What is the Podcast Intro? The podcast intro is the first snippet of audio a listener hears when they start your […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Recording Tips for Solo Podcasts  “Should I wear headphones when I’m recording my solo podcasts?” This is another question from the community that I’ve seen more often lately. And I’ve found that people are getting stopped in their tracks by which option is “right or wrong”.  So, here is my answer: IT […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Who is the Spark Christian Podcast Conference for? There are 3 people the Spark conference was intended for: Authors who are interested in learning more about how podcasting. Someone who has a podcast and wants to learn more and go deeper into where this journey is going to take them. Industry […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Best Conferences for Podcasters in 2020 “What are the best conferences for podcasters to attend?” Such a great question! And one that I want to explore today. So let’s not waste another second. Here are ten different events for you to consider for your 2020 calendar! 1. Podfest – Orlando, FL […]