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Do you consider yourself a thought leader? Or are you someone that wants to be seen as an authority in your industry? Then today's episode is for you!

Join me as I chat with Chief Brand Officer at Zilker Media, Nichole Williamson, about growing a business online and what it takes to put your message into the world authentically. 

We talked about social media strategies, whether you should share about your family online, and how to use your content strengths to grow your online presence. I'm so grateful for all Nichole taught me about LinkedIn!

Tune in to grab these thought leadership takeaways and move one step closer to making a significant impact in your industry.

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If you would've told me in 2018 that in 5 years, I'd have 400 episodes of this podcast, I would've cackled in your face! "Not possible, I don't believe it. I can't even imagine having ten episodes out in the world," is probably how I would've responded.

Yet, here we are today -- celebrating episode 400 of The Proffitt Podcast. Grab your confetti and party hats because I forgot to run to Party City and choose the matching decor. We're working on a birthday budget around here.

Join me as I share four lessons I learned from recording 400 podcast episodes and what you can take away from my journey even if you're just getting started.

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Need help making podcast editing easier? This episode is for you! 

Today's question from the community comes from Sasha, who needs help with podcast editing. Truthfully, all podcasters need to learn the basics of editing their show, even if you plan to outsource this to a team of pros one day. 

Let's cover the seven essential functions for keeping your podcast editing simple and talk about some of the lessons I've learned to streamline editing. Plus, I'm throwing in some lessons learned and mistakes I wish someone would've warned me about from day one! 

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"What exactly is ChatGPT? Why would I use it? How does it work? And what kind of value does it add to me as a creator?" 

You've asked all the questions about AI & ChatGPT. I'm excited to chat with today's guest - who's used these powerful tools longer than me - to answer your questions.

Join Craig VanSlyke and me as we chat about technology, the evolutions of the internet, and why you should consider these new tools as your creative assistant! 

From helping your brainstorm ideas, script your podcast episodes, or develop better copywriting for your website, there are many fun ways to explore artificial intelligence and how it can help you on your creator journey. So, let's get right to it!

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In the last episode, we went on a journey through the talks of Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas. Today, we're rounding out the adventure with the second half of the takeaways and insights I gained at the conference.

From learning the ins and outs of the HubSpot Podcast Network to soaking up more marketing strategies, you'll feel like you were right there with me. I'm sharing the aha moments I had as well as the big takeaways that reminded me, "I should be doing that for my podcast!"

You'll learn about branding, sponsorships, and more in this episode. So, buckle up for some big takeaways!

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Video podcasts, AI-generated ads, and brand deals for smaller shows -- that's right! Today, we're doing a debrief on Podcast Movement Evolutions 2023. 

While I had ambitions to fit everything into one episode, I didn't want to overwhelm you with too much information or not do the content justice. So, we're breaking this up into a two-part series.

In this episode, I cover the first day and a half of the conference and what I learned. From industry experts to leading organizations at the top, you'll learn the most critical pieces an independent podcaster and creator needs to know in 2023.

Plus, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes aha moments I had sitting in the crowd, taking in all the podcast goodness.

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"I want people to know my name in the industry, but I don't know how to make that happen," is a comment I often hear from podcasters in this community. 

If that's you, you're in luck today! Not only have I brought a rockstar authority builder on to interview, but she's also someone that brings a whole new level of street cred to speaking on stage.

Heather Sager (a 4th-time guest on the show!) shares with us what it's like to put your message out there and have people listen. She's walking us through her 4-step framework to draw your audience into your story while giving us the tough love we need to become better communicators. 

You'll be shocked how often people come to Heather with little to no audience and then learn the tools and strategies she teaches to grow their authority beyond what they ever imagined. 

If you want to speak on more stages, this is the episode for you!

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"I've noticed lately in 2023 that everybody, and I mean everybody, either starting a podcast or wants to start a podcast...it's turning out to be quite a saturated space...I would love to know your tips on standing out." This was a listener-submitted question by Swapna Patel in our community.

And it's such a good question. There are a lot of podcasts in 2023, and it can feel overwhelming to have a category that feels diluted with thousands of podcasts just like the one you want to create.

However, I'm sharing a few tricks up my sleeve on how to stand out, what will make your podcast unique (even if you're talking about the same topic as everyone else!), and other tips for anyone in Swapna's position. You don't want to miss this episode!

If you want to submit a question for me to answer on the show, head to https://podinbox.com/theproffittpodcast to submit your question today.

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"...I am still in the process of starting my own podcast/YouTube channel. Got a few episodes recorded. Any chance you'd be interested in doing a crossover episode of some sort where I can ask you questions about me getting started, and you could live-train a real newbie?"

That was the email I received back in December from a friend I'd met at the Ramsey Solutions event in 2021. His name is Jordan, and he had the same questions as many brand-new content creators. 

"Do I start with video? Or audio-only? How will I know what to talk about? When will I get all of the things done?" 

If you're new to content creation or need a nudge to get into the game, this episode is for you!

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"Is it the numbers? Subscribers? Downloads? What do you use to determine your content success?" Great question, and one that I can't wait to jump into today!

There was a recent comment on my YouTube channel -- an observation that my video views have gone down. While this person wasn't wrong (my long-form video views are down), I understood the "issue" behind the scenes.

"They must think video views are the measuring stick for success here," I told myself as I typed out my response. So, I thought I'd clear the air and give you the four things I use to measure my content marketing success. (You can steal these for yourself!)

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