Podcast Show Notes

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 […]

Episode 398 ChatGPT and Content Creation – What You Need to Know, with  Craig Van Slyke When a listener and fellow podcaster reaches out to talk ChatGPT and content creation, you say, “Heck yeah!”  Returning guest, Craig Van Slyke, joins the podcast today to talk about technology, podcast planning with AI, and the future of […]

Episode 397 Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023, Part 2 Video Podcasts, Brand Deals, & the HubSpot Podcast Network Demystified  We’re rounding out the high-level overview of Podcast Movement 2023 Part 2 in Las Vegas!  Thursday, 3/9/23 11 AM – How To Stand Out To Potential Sponsors & Secure More Lucrative Brand Deals  While podcast advertising is […]

Episode 396 Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023, Part 1 What were your biggest takeaways from Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023 in Vegas? What happens in Vegas gets shared on this podcast! I’m excited to do a debrief from all the incredible talks I heard at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023.  If you’re not familiar, Podcast Movement is one […]

Episode 395 How to Build Credibility and Authority, with  Heather Sager How do you build street cred? Creating a name for yourself doesn’t happen overnight. You have to know how to build credibility and authority in your space. Returning guest, Heather Sager, dives into how we can do that with commanding stages of all sizes: […]

Episode 394 “I’m in a Saturated Podcast Industry, How Do I Stand Out?” Help! I’m in a saturated podcast market! This is question has been ask by podcasters (including me!) since I started in 2018.   Our listener-submitted questions from Swapna Patel on our PodInbox Page inspired today’s episode. She wanted to know how to stand […]

Episode 393 “How do you start a podcast in 2023?” a Coaching Call I received an email in December that shaped today’s podcast episode.  It was from a person I’d met at the Ramsey Solutions’ Influencer Event in 2021 — someone I’d spoke to about starting a podcast. Here’s what it said. …I am still […]

Episode 392 Content Marketing Success, How Do You Define It? Whether you have a podcast, YouTube channel, or blog, everyone wants to know if they’ve achieved content marketing success! Today, I wanted to explore a YouTube comment I received recently that was interesting. It called out my video views going down — which they have. […]

Episode 391 Content Strategy Coaching Call: LIVE On-Air I love a coaching call — especially when it’s centered around content! Today’s episode is audio taken from a live stream mixed with an impromptu coaching call with Anthony on YouTube. You can watch the full video here. During our live chat, we got deep into the […]

Episode 390 What is the Content Marketing Journey? Customer Journey.Audience Journey.Content Marketing Journey. All of these phrases can be used interchangeably, but they have one thing in common — a journey. The definition of a journey is the act of traveling from one place to another. Simple enough. But what does that look like when […]