Podcast Show Notes

Episode 428 How to Find Podcast Sponsors & Other Money Making Opportunities with Justin Moore My Secret Weapon to Learning About Sponsorships In the latest episode of our podcast, we take a deep dive into the world of the creator economy with none other than Justin Moore, a sponsorship coach and the founder of Creator […]

Episode 427 Behind the Mic: A Candid Journey from Podcast Rookie to Pro From Rookie to Pro  In today’s episode, I asked ChatGPT to interview me. I know it sounds weird, but the results turned out incredible! Together, we embark on a candid exploration of my journey from being a podcast rookie to becoming a […]

Episode 426 From Blogger to Podcaster: Karen’s Journey to Connecting with Women Over 40 Embrace Imperfection Imperfection, often viewed negatively, can be a powerful tool when harnessed correctly. Today’s interview with Karen, a certified health and lifestyle coach, beautifully illustrated this concept. Her unique blend of health and life coaching topics, combined with the raw […]

Episode 425 Podcasting 101: Mastering the Five Key Decisions for Success Don’t Know Where to Start? Embarking on your podcasting journey can seem daunting, especially if you’re not sure where to start. It’s not just about the technical aspects, like buying a microphone or choosing recording software. There are five crucial decisions you need to […]

Episode 424 Mastering Content Selling Techniques in a Non-Spammy Way Mastering Non-Spammy Selling Techniques for Your Content In the world of business and marketing, many of us fear coming across as too “salesy.” This is where seasoned expert Tracy Beavers comes in, offering her wisdom on mastering non-spammy selling techniques. With over 20 years of […]

Episode 423 The 4 Keys to Content Monetization with Digital Products In this era of rapid technological advancement, digital courses have emerged as a game-changing tool for businesses and content creators. With the ability to reach audiences globally and provide valuable knowledge in a structured format, they offer an incredible opportunity for business transformation. Let’s […]

Episode 422 Overcoming Challenges in Content Creation If you’re a content creator, you know the struggle all too well. You’re trying to manage an increasing workload, the stress is mounting, and it feels like you’re drowning in a sea of tasks. It’s a common situation, but it doesn’t have to be your reality. In the […]

Episode 421 A Week in the Life of a Productive Podcaster Question from the Community I love it when you submit questions from the community — I always learn so much about this incredible audience. Here’s Theresa’s question from The Proffitt Podcast Facebook Group: “Somewhere I thought there was a ‘Week in the Life of […]

Episode 420 How to Become a Content Creator, the State of the Creator Economy As the digital age continues to evolve, the rise of the creator economy has become an increasingly prevalent topic of discussion. With individuals worldwide harnessing their skills and passions to generate income, understanding the intricacies of this economic shift is crucial. […]

Episode 419 How are Podcasts Profitable? The Essential Guide to Podcasting Profitability As podcasting continues to gain popularity, the question of profitability and attracting sponsor investments has become more pertinent than ever. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into these subjects, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in turning their podcasting passion into a […]

How to Use AI Tools to Enhance Your Podcast Creation: 3 Must-Have Tools Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, and as a content creator, you’ve probably wondered, “How can I use AI to help with my podcast?” Today, I’m sharing three AI-driven tools that I use to produce my show, The Proffitt Podcast, create […]

Episode 417 Podcasts on Instagram, How to Promote Yours A robust content strategy is paramount to building a successful brand in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. In the latest podcast episode, I’m unraveling the ingenious approach of the ‘spider web effect,’ which optimizes your reach by connecting different platforms such as Instagram, podcast, YouTube channel, […]

Episode 416 Maximize Podcast Downloads: SEO & Video for Organic Traffic In today’s digital world, standing out in the crowd is more challenging than ever, especially for podcasters. The saturation of the podcast market has made discoverability a significant hurdle for content creators. In this episode, we delve deep into how to increase your podcast’s […]

Episode 415 How to Find Podcast Launch Accountability with Melissa Kitchen & Carrie Saunders Accountability Matters In podcasting, a supportive partnership or an accountability buddy can play a significant role in the journey toward success. In the episode titled “Embracing Partnership in Podcasting: Unveiling the Power of Accountability Buddies,” we dive into the story of […]

Episode 414 Content Marketing Strategy, My 7-Step Plan In content marketing, feeling overwhelmed by strategies that don’t yield the desired results is a common sentiment. However, our latest episode of Proffitt Podcast aims to alleviate this issue by guiding you through a tried-and-tested seven-step content marketing strategy. This approach brings your content and audience closer […]

Episode 413 Marie Forleo BSchool vs. Amy Porterfield Digital Course Academy “What’s the difference between BSchool and DCA?” It’s the question I’ve often heard from entrepreneurs that are looking to level up their business but unsure which program they should invest in next. If you’ve asked that question, today’s episode was created just for you! […]

Episode 412 Podcasting and Life Coaching with Jen Frey “Should I become a life coach?” If you’ve asked that question, today’s episode was created just for you! Today, I’m chatting with Jen Frey, Master Certified Coach from The Life Coach School and new podcaster. Jen and I met at Podcast Movement in Vegas earlier this […]

Episode 411 Podcast Pitching, What You Need to Know I’ve been getting really bad podcast pitches lately. They’re lazy, not well done, and most of the time don’t even make sense. So instead of deleting them immediately and forgetting about them forever, I’m turning that trash into treasure. Today, we’re covering bad podcast pitches — […]

Episode 410 7 Email Marketing Strategies for Podcasters Email marketing strategies for podcasters can be powerful tools. Whether you’re trying to grow your audience or strengthen your relationship with listeners, there are seven ways podcasters can leverage email marketing to achieve these goals: 1. Build an Email List: Create a landing page or opt-in form […]

Episode 409 Podcast Traffic: 3 Powerful Strategies and SEO Optimization Secrets 3 Ways to Increase Your Podcast Traffic 1. Utilize Effective Marketing Strategies: One of the most important ways to increase podcast traffic is through effective marketing strategies. Here are some ideas to consider: Social Media Promotion: Leverage popular social media platforms such as Twitter, […]

Episode 408 How to Use Buzzsprout Cohost AI for Content Creation How to Use Buzzsprout Cohost AI AI is the hot topic we need to discuss today! Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a trending topic in recent times, especially in the realm of content creation. It’s natural for podcast beginners to wonder how they can […]

Episode 407 Redefining Content Success as an Unapologetic Entrepreneur, with Amanda McKinney Redefining Content Success as an Unapologetic Entrepreneur Be unapologetically yourself… Imagine…what if you lived every day unapologetically as yourself? What would that look like? What would that feel like?  Today, I’m chatting with Amanda McKinney, host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur podcast and author […]

Episode 405 Podcast Evolution: Exploring New Topics and Keeping It Fresh Podcast Evolution: Exploring New Topics and Keeping It Fresh Today, we have another listener-submitted questions from the community. Tune in to the episode to hear Cathy ask the question herself, but here’s what she wanted to know: Well, hey, Krystal, it’s Cathy here. I […]

Episode 405 Stop Losing Podcast Listeners: Keep Your Show Engaging and Entertaining Please learn from my podcast mistakes and others I hear all the time! This topic recently came up with another podcaster and we were talking about ways you can easily lose your audience. I want to share with you the top seven mistakes […]

Episode 404 Podcast Production Made Easier, with Justin Peters “Podcast production scares me…” One of the main reasons podcasters face burnout (aka Podfade) is the overwhelming expectations to have perfect sounding episodes. Or podcast production. But if I told you that most of us (I did this too!) make podcast production way more complex than […]

Episode 403 Content Boundaries: What Are They & Why? Boundaries…a topic I love! Especially if you’re someone that’s overcoming a life-long journey of being a people-pleaser, content boundaries can set you free! They’ll give you the confidence to say “no” when your default might have always been “yes.” And if you’re listening to the audio […]

Episode 402 Podcast Editing with Descript, Question from the Community Let’s give a listener shout out to Amy Connell, a friend of the show! Today’s listener-submitted question comes from a long-time friend of The Proffitt Podcast. Here’s her question… Hi, Krystal. This is Amy Connell with the Grace Health podcast. I am a soloprenuer and […]

Episode 401 Humanize Your Content for Authentic Thought Leadership, with Nichole Davidson Williamson Business pros, executives, and established pros can benefit from the power of authentic thought leadership in their content. Today, I’m sitting down to chat with the Chief Brand Officer of Zilker Media, Nichole Davidson Williamson, in Austin, TX. I had the lucky […]

Episode 400 Lessons Learned from Recording 400 Podcast Episodes Wow! If you would’ve told me when I published this show back in 2018 that we would hit 400 episodes – I would’ve cackled in your face! Technically, between The Proffitt Podcast and The Poddy Report, I’ve published 1,215 episodes. But this episode marks the officially numbered […]

Episode 399 Podcast Editing Basics, 7 Functions for Simple Podcast Editing This week’s episode starts with a question from the community about podcast editing basics. Let’s dive right into Sasha’s question she submitted on our PodInbox page. (You can submit a question here too!) Hi, Krystal. I love your podcast. I think you’re wonderful and […]