Podcast Show Notes

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? [This post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made, I may receive a small comission at no extra cost to you.] How Much Does it Cost to Podcast?  There are definitely certain things to consider when it comes to costs associated with podcasting. And my firm belief is to NOT […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Podcast Launch Goals to Consider When you think about goals for your podcast, most people default to their overall podcast goals. “I want to reach as many people as I can and impact the masses.”  That’s a fantastic notion and one that I hope your podcast achieves… But today, we’re specifically […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? 5 Hours Per Week to Podcast Doesn’t Seem Real, Does It? What is your initial response to me saying, “You can podcast in just 5 hours per week!”  It sounds a little gimmicky, right? Like a late night infomercial.  Well, I’m not trying to make any empty promises to you – […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Top 2 Things You Need to Know for Better Sound for Your Podcast 1. ENVIRONMENT! Record where it sounds the best…not necessarily where it’s the most comfortable.2. HIGH-QUALITY SOUND! Make sure you’re recording in 24-bits rather than 16-bits. What Recording Software Do You Recommend? It honestly doesn’t matter the platform that […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Don’t Be Afraid to Test & Try New Things for Your Podcast I totally understand the emotion of starting a brand new podcast. You’re excited to put your content out in the world…You’re a little nervous how everyone will receive it…You’ve worked SO hard on what you’re creating… But I also […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Do You Need a Facebook Page or a Facebook Group for Your Podcast? The simple answer is…you need both. Let me explain why… A Facebook Page is like your storefront – especially if you don’t have a website for your podcast!  A Facebook Group is meant to build your community – […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Work with Virtual Assistants to Scale Your Podcast Today’s podcast was meant for me just as much as it was created for you. What do I mean by that? Well, for a while now I’ve been preaching to other podcasters to outsource pieces of the podcast process that feels overwhelming to […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Proffitt Podcasting Student: Launch Podcast in 30 Days I love a good success story. And it’s even more fun when it’s one of my students!  Today, I’m introducing you to one of my student’s Apryl Bradford of The Course Creators Classroom Podcast. Apryl Bradford spent over 10 years in the classroom, […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Have You Tried a Gratitude Practice? In other words…can you name 3 things you’re grateful for? Because if you can…Then you’ll easily be able to follow today’s episode. I’ve been doing this gratitude practice for 4 years now and let me tell ya, it’s helped me so much when I wake […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Transition from Blogging to Podcasting One of my favorite things in the whole world is to geek out with other people about podcasting! I’m extra excited about today’s episode because we’re blending to TWO worlds I’ve come to know really well…blogging AND podcasting. In this coaching call with Amy Connell, we […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? 1. Grow Your Audience & Influence How can a podcast grow your audience and influence? A Podcast gives you the ability to put your stake in the ground as the “GO-TO” person for what your topic is about. Once you identify exactly what you want your podcast to be about…you’ll start […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? How to Get Started with Virtual Summits Start with the end in mind. Have something to offer your audience. Your summit isn’t your money-maker. The funnel of the summit is the revenue generator. It’s a long-term strategy. Multi-Day Summit Many speakers and can take up to 6 months to create. One-Day […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Mistakes New Podcasters Make There are so many things I wish I would have known when I first started podcasting. And instead of looking back at all the mistakes that I made and feeling like I totally messed up and those #LessonsLearned are just fluttering away into an oblivion… I thought […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Podcast Coaching Calls A one-hour Podcast Coaching Call was one of the Bonuses offered last time we opened the doors for Proffitt Podcasting. And I have to say…it’s been my FAVORITE additions to my schedule. Getting to interact with students who are creating unbelievably incredible podcasts lights a fire inside of […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? [This post contains affiliate links. If a purchase is made, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.] The Ultimate Podcast Checklist I’m always trying to think of ways that I can help out the version of me who was totally lost at the beginning of this […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Why Do You Need a Podcast Brand Board?  There is a lot of power that comes with being able to spot a brand from miles away. I mentioned in the last episode about Starbucks and Target and their logos being a beacon of Serenity and Joy to this tired mama of […]

WHAT’S THIS EPISODE ABOUT? Enhance the Listener Experience I had a really cool opportunity in the last few weeks to do training that was all about podcast branding. but what I realized, while I was doing this training for another organization, is that I hadn’t taken the time to teach this community about podcast branding. […]

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 should follow. But today, I’m sharing with you my firsthand experience with creating logos as well as researching logos of podcasts across multiple categories.

Before we dive deeper into this subject though, I want to make one point super clear…you can ALWAYS change your podcast logo. So if you create something and don’t love it, change it. If you receive feedback from trusted advisors on changes to make, consider them.

Don’t let the weight of the “Perfect Podcast Artwork” stand in the way of you launching your podcast. I’m giving you tons of options and resources for you to explore as you design your podcast logo.

In today’s episode, I got you covered when it comes to all things podcast artwork!

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 trying to both – reading a script and going off an outline – and then deciding which way works best for you. It’s funny because I’ve accepted the fact that scripts, outlines, show notes, and descriptions are a process in the evolution of a podcast.

If you compare the way I did things on episode #2 to how I do everything on today’s episode #95, the results are night and day. Don’t think that you have to have it all figured out. You just have to try.

Try reading a script. If you sound robotic, try something else.
Try going off an outline. If you lose focus, make it more detailed next time.

The point is to just get started in order to figure out what works best for you!

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 Entrepreneur Experience Event in sunny San Diego, I wanted to take the opportunity to interview this powerhouse marketer and pick her brain about her new podcast.

(Plus, I got to try out my new portable recorder and do my first in-person interview. I felt like a news reporter!)

Check out my interview with Melanie. And then be sure to tell us what you think! Reach out on social. Leave a review. Tell us where we can help you on your journey!

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 to this episode, you’ll walk away knowing what it takes to create a tagline, how to find examples of other great taglines, and how to use your tagline to brand your podcast better.

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’t let the overwhelm of “so many options” stop you in your tracks. You can come up with an amazing name for you podcast and there are 4 important things I want you to consider!

So let’s get into how to name your podcast.

In previous episodes, we’ve talked about “How to Launch a Podcast” – which is my most popular episode. So if you haven’t listened to that one go check out Episode 48 after you listen to this. But I’ve been getting so many questions about launching a podcast.

I think it’s because a lot of people have the idea that they can create content and a lot of it. They just don’t know what to do with it once it’s actually completed.

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 with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how you can learn from the mistakes I’ve made along the way.

Please DO NOT WAIT until you’ve “figured everything else out” before you start prioritizing keywords and SEO. I know it may be a learning curve, just like recording and editing your podcast, but I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again…

“If I can figure it out, so can you!”

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 goes where, what you need to put in each place, and how to come up with the information you need for each description. (Pssst…because I’m giving it all to you today!)

Tune in to hear more about podcast descriptions and what you need to know.

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 consider when picking your podcast launch date, what questions to ask yourself, and how to find the right time in your calendar.
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 going to tackle how you can implement strategies for your podcast that doesn’t require you chasing sponsors and hoping they realize how amazing you are. (You’re better than that!)

Don’t stress about your numbers not growing “fast enough”. (You can make a big impact with a small audience.)

Let’s talk about making money with your podcast.

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 going to tackle how you can implement strategies for your podcast that doesn’t require you chasing sponsors and hoping they realize how amazing you are. (You’re better than that!)

Don’t stress about your numbers not growing “fast enough”. (You can make a big impact with a small audience.)

Let’s talk about making money with your podcast.

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 sharing with you the high-level checklist to make sure you cover all 10 of the major things that need to happen during a podcast interview as well as the most important goal that needs to happen before you ever hit record.

Tune in to hear more about the podcast interview mindset.

“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’t just want anybody on your podcast!) And I’m sharing some stories about how I initially found a lot of the guests you’ve heard on this podcast.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you still have more questions about finding podcast guests because it’s a topic I’m going to cover in more detail over the next few weeks.

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 really want to dive into today. Not only how to create a call-to-action, but what to say to get your listeners to do what you’ve asked them to do.

Today, I’m sharing with you the 6 most used CTAs you’ll hear on this podcast. As well as the verbatim language you can use on your next podcast episode. No really, I don’t care if you take word-for-word the information I’m sharing with you today! Please take them and use them immediately!

So let’s talk about creating Calls-to-Action for your podcast!