Send Krystal a Text Message. "How can I turn parts of my podcast on auto-pilot?" This is a question I asked myself a year ago when I was trying to get my podcast systems and processes in place. Where can I automate? What would that look like? How can I make my life easier? Today, I'm sharing with you what I mean by "automate", what parts of your podcast you can start automating, how to do, and when your podcast will be ready for automation processes. So, let's dive right in! Click the "Send Krys...
Apr 21, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send Krystal a Text Message. I love finding questions within the podcast communities about topics like "lessons learned", "don't try this", or "I totally messed up." The intention isn't to point out someone's mistakes or have them feel shame for messing up. Totally the opposite actually. I love stumbling upon these gems because there are lessons for all of us to learn. So today, I'm sharing with you the top mistakes new podcasters make curated not only from the mistakes I've made but from other ...
Apr 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Send Krystal a Text Message. Do you know spammy people online? Of course, you do! I bet you can think of at least 3 instances off the top of your head where someone was blatantly spammy about their online resource. But after this episode, you won't have to worry if you're coming across gross with your content again. Today, we're covering what to do and what not to do when promoting your podcast in social media groups. I bet you know someone who has been threatened with getting kicked out of a so...
Apr 14, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Send Krystal a Text Message. We've had lots of tips on the show about guesting on podcasts, but today, we wanted to also dive into how to be a great host! Today's guest, Tom Schwab of Interview Valet, is an expert in guesting on podcasts and knows a thing or two about having a great podcast interview experience. In our interview, we cover what it takes to be a professional guest and how to be a great host! We talked about the entire interview process - from having a great mic, showing up with a ...
Apr 09, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Send Krystal a Text Message. We've all been in a weird state lately. State of mind. State of discomfort. State of uncertainty. And if you've been feeling that too, you're not alone. But I want to specifically hone in on the fact that the content I'd planned to create months ago doesn't feel right anymore. Is that you too? You had this grand plan to create content for your listeners in a normal environment under normal circumstances with normal everyday life happening in the background. But thing...
Apr 07, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is all about guesting on podcasts, but not in the ways you might think. We've had prior episodes dedicated to you learning ways to pitch yourself to other shows, but today's episode is a deep dive into the strategy behind being a phenomenal guest! In this interview, I'm chatting with Angie Trueblood, a podcast visibility strategist, about ways she works with her clients. And I'm not just chatting with her about her experience in this arena. We're goin...
Apr 02, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Send Krystal a Text Message. Ever wondered what a spouse of a podcaster feels like? I hope you answered "yes" because today...I'm chatting with my hubby on the podcast! Seth and I did a podcast interview over our Spring Break vacation (pre-"social distancing") and I love how it turned out! We're sharing an honest conversation about what my podcast journey has meant to our family, raising our kids, and what our hopes and dreams are for the future. We talked about my journey from working in the co...
Mar 31, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Send Krystal a Text Message. Have you ever thought about publishing a book? Whether it's the traditionally published route you've considered pursuing or self-publishing, we're talking about it all today! I'm so happy to have our guest, Thomas Umstattd, Jr., share all of his book expertise with us on today's episode, but also how to incorporate marketing a book with podcasting. We're actually going into a mini-coaching session where I reveal some numbers and strategies that have to do with my own...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Send Krystal a Text Message. There's no hard and fast rule that says you must accept any pitch that you receive as a podcast host. And if you didn't already know this, it'll happen sooner or later. You'll get a random email, a direct message on Instagram, a filtered message on Facebook, and probably even unexpected ways for people to tell you how amazing they are for your podcast. Today's episode is all about how to not give in to the pressure of someone asking to be a guest on your podcast. I'm...
Mar 24, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is a little different. Today, we're talking exclusively about 4-letter words. Yup, you read that right. We're going deep into all of the bad words that made your mom say, "Do you want me to wash your mouth out with soap?" At least that's what my parents said. (Now I'm picturing that scene in the movie A Christmas Story .) We're talking about 4-letter words, inappropriate words, and topics that people talk about in their podcasts so you can better prep...
Mar 19, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Send Krystal a Text Message. Here are my thoughts on COVID-19 and why it's more important than ever to try to find something "normal". Click the "Send Krystal a Text Message" link above to send us your questions, comments, and feedback on the show! (Pssst...we'll do giveaways in upcoming episodes so make sure you leave your name & podcast title.) Support the show...
Mar 18, 2020•11 min
Send Krystal a Text Message. Actions speak louder than words. But sometimes, our words need to be loud enough that other people notice. So I have a question that I want you to think about seriously, "Are you talking enough about your podcast?" Now, I know, this is totally a loaded question. What is "enough", right? Today's episode is diving deep into exactly how much you should be talking about your podcast and ways to do it without being annoying, gross, spammy, "used-car-salesman-like", and al...
Mar 17, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Send Krystal a Text Message. As a Marketing enthusiast and someone who's been in many sales jobs, I know talking about "sales" can be uncomfortable for a lot of us. (Trust me, I quit one of my sales jobs in my first week!) But today's guest, Nikki Rausch, is sharing with us her selling expertise as well as giving us some insight into what guesting on over 50+ podcasts has done for her business. (Let's just say her growth has been incredible since she started guesting!) In this interview, we're t...
Mar 12, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Send Krystal a Text Message. The questions, "How do I pick my podcast category? And which one is right for my show?..." have come up a lot lately. And I feel like talking about your podcast category is LONG overdue! I've been doing this quite a while now and I feel like I've let you down taking this much time to get to this important topic! So today, we're diving deep into which podcast category is right for you, what mistakes I made in the beginning of with my selections, and how important it i...
Mar 10, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Send Krystal a Text Message. Okay, I'm totally geeking out on you today. Not only am I showing you my indulgent side of podcasting, but we are doing a deep dive into my all-time favorite podcast! I decided to do a case study for the Office Ladies Podcast and let me tell you...there are so many incredible takeaways that I want to dive into today. We're talking about my obsession with the show, how they launched the podcast, and what I learned from watching the whole process unfold. It's been such...
Mar 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Send Krystal a Text Message. Wow! What an exciting time at the inaugural Spark Christian Podcast Conference! We learned so many things about podcasting in 2-days and I still feel like I'm digesting all of the talks and takeaways from all of the incredible speakers. There were talks covering the basics of podcasting, understanding your why, using your analytics to your advantage, marketing, growth, and monetization to only name a few. There were also sessions dedicated to production and editing, ...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 132
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is a super fun one! Because if you've been podcasting a while, you likely have some great content under your belt. But, how can you get the most out of the content you've already created? Today we're covering how repurposing podcast content! And I'm excited to share with you 3 ways to reuse your podcast audio once it's been converted to text! We're going to discuss creative ways to use the content for free to share with your audience, but we're also e...
Feb 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's an extra special episode where I'm sitting down to chat with my 10-year old son, Noah. And we're literally just chatting in the office. I wanted to share with you that when you feel the creative drive to "just create", run with it. You never know where the conversation will lead and connecting with your kids in a new way is so important. So, let me know what you think of this episode by either leaving a comment in a review or tagging me on social media. Click...
Feb 26, 2020•11 min
Send Krystal a Text Message. There are a few basic things to consider when you’re recording a solo podcast. And none of them have to do with fancy equipment, an unattainable setup, or anything that someone brand new to podcasting can’t do. If you’re just starting to record a solo podcast, these are the 3 principles I want you to consider before you go after more complex strategies: 1) environment, 2) microphone, & 3) software. Now, let’s dive deeper into all 3 and understand why they’re so i...
Feb 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Send Krystal a Text Message. One of the first questions new podcasters want explained is, "How do I get my podcast to show up on all the platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify?" And my answer is, "You have to have at least one audio file to get your podcast connected." The follow-up question is usually, "Okay, so do I need to release my episode one when I get connected?" While there's no rule that says you HAVE to release a full-blown episode before you're ready to launch a podcast,...
Feb 20, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Send Krystal a Text Message. There's a step in the podcast upload process that throws a lot of new podcasters completely off. "Wait, what are seasons? Should I have seasons for my podcast? Should it just be one long season? What should I do?" Today, I'm answering those questions and explaining how you should use seasons for your podcast...but only if they apply to your podcast style. I'm also giving you specific examples of seasonal podcasts and how they work. But I really want you to pay attent...
Feb 18, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Send Krystal a Text Message. A question I've seen lately that I want to address today is, "How long should my podcast intro be?" I've covered the topic of podcast format many times in different podcast episodes and YouTube videos , but today I want to specifically talk about the podcast intro. We're covering what the "podcast intro" is, how long it should be and what to say. There are some examples in this episode that can help you decide on your intro format as well as give you some ideas for w...
Feb 13, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Send Krystal a Text Message. This may not be a popular opinion, but I don't think you need to wear headphones when you're recording your solo podcast. Interviews, totally different story for many reasons. But if it's just you recording by yourself, you don't need them. In today's episode, I'm explaining how I record my solo podcasts and how to make it easier for you to see when you're levels are off so you don't need headphones. We go a little into the mechanics of recording solo episodes and ho...
Feb 11, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send Krystal a Text Message. I'm SO excited to be chatting with the founder of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, Misty Philip. In this episode, we talked about the vision behind Spark, what it means for the podcast community, as well as Misty's journey from bible study author to an amazing event hostess with the mostess! And if you're coming to Spark this year, you're going to be SUPER impressed with the behind-the-scenes run down we're going through today. From the Podcast Hall of Fame Sp...
Feb 06, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send Krystal a Text Message. I've always been a fan of networking. But not those boring network events that never amount to you connecting with the right people. I'm talking about events filled with high-energy, lots of engagement from the audience, and people who are genuinely there to help you succeed. So, I thought I'd put together a list of the best conferences for podcasters in 2020. You'll find events all over the country and spread out over the course of the year. I'm planning to attend a...
Feb 04, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today's episode is so fun because you're getting a behind-the-scenes into a recent podcast coaching call. Our guest today, Stephanie Pletka, is a new author who's wanting to know more about creating a podcast to reach more people and share her message. When Stephanie reached out wanting to know more about podcasting, I knew immediately that other potential podcasters had the same questions she did. So I asked, "Can we make this a podcast interview? Like, where you ju...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Send Krystal a Text Message. From the minute podcasters launch their shows, the default reaction is usually, "How can I get more listeners?" Today I'm answering another question from the community and I'm really excited to pull back the curtain on my own podcast journey. Whether you have an established platform or you're literally starting from scratch, today's episode has a little something just for you! We're going to talk about the strategies that worked well for me in 2019 to not only grow m...
Jan 28, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Send Krystal a Text Message. Today, we're covering a platform that not a lot of people talk about, Chartable . If you've heard of it, you probably have a vague understanding of how it works with your podcast. If the name is brand new to you, then you most likely have no idea what it is and how to use it. Which is why we're talking about it today. I'm digging into exactly what the platform is, how to use it, what the difference is between this platform and the stats provided by your hosting site,...
Jan 23, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Send Krystal a Text Message. Time for another question from the community, and I'm paraphrasing this one because it's long: "How do I approach a potential sponsor for my podcast?" Such a great question! And one that I'm seeing more often as new podcasters are getting more confident in their shows and starting to explore ways to monetize their podcasts. Today, I'm giving you some questions to ask yourself as you develop reasons for why a potential podcast sponsor would hand money over to you. As ...
Jan 21, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Send Krystal a Text Message. In this follow-up interview with Mai-kee Tsang, we're diving into what's new for podcast pitching in 2020. Mai-Kee shares her insight into what she learned pitching to 101 podcasts in 30 days. (Make sure you listen to Episode 77 of the podcast to get caught up to speed on that!) But she's also sharing what she learned in the process of being a guest on so many podcasts in 2019. ( Spoiler Alert! Guesting on podcasts is STILL one of the best ways to grow your brand and...
Jan 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 119
