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175: Your Podcast Is Working, Even If It Feels Like It’s Not
Think your podcast isn’t converting? Think again! In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story about the connection between a sale in my digital shop and a three-year-old episode of Clocking In. Plus, I’m diving into my tips for creating long-term success with...
174: Building a Podcast That Supports Your Life—Not Just Your Hustle [A Personal Update]
Grief doesn’t send a calendar invite. In this episode, I’m coming to you raw and vulnerable, sharing a deeply personal journey through one of the hardest seasons of my life. Over the past four months, I lost two of my grandparents—one just a week ago. Through these...
173: How to Be a Standout Podcast Guest & Leverage Interviews to Grow Your Brand Authority
What if the best content that you could share this week already exists? In today’s episode, I’m featuring mchat it’s like to be a podcast guest, plus how you can make the most out of your guest appearances. This episode originally aired on episode 49 of The...
172: Why Successful Women Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It All Themselves [Hiring a Producer]
You don’t have to do it all to build a successful business. In today’s episode, I’m flipping the mic to some incredible women who’ve mastered the art of outsourcing—because staying creative, consistent, and balanced in your business doesn't happen alone. You’ll hear...
171: How I Run My Weekly Marketing Meetings with ChatGPT (And Why You Should Too)
Ever feel like your to-do list is out of control but none of it moves the needle? Same here—until I started hosting weekly marketing meetings...with ChatGPT. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact structure of my Monday Marketing Meetings—a framework that transformed...
170: Why I’m Not Scared of AI as a Podcast Producer
Will artificial intelligence replace podcast producers? As a podcast producer who’s watched the rise of AI tools over the years, I’m here to tell you: I’m not afraid of that happening. But I am strategic about how we use it at Gaffin Creative. I’ll break down how AI...

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Clocking In is the podcast for podcasters, entrepreneurs, and professionals making their way in the working world, while building their own personal brand in the podcasting industry. If you’re a podcaster (or even just dreaming about launching your own podcast someday), this show was built to help you merge your love of conversation, education, and business.
Join Haylee each week to hear stories and advice on life, entrepreneurship, business, and podcasting! Haylee Gaffin is the owner of Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs.
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5 Ways to Prepare your Voice for a Podcast Recording
Your voice can make or break how listeners perceive your podcast. Poor audio quality, unclear speech, or vocal strain can distract from your message and reduce listener engagement. To ensure your audience gets the best experience possible, it’s important to prepare...
The Best Podcast Hosting Platforms for Private Podcasts
Podcasting has long been a powerful tool for sharing content, but private podcasting is opening new doors for creators who want to connect with their audience in a more exclusive way. Private podcasts allow you to share content with a select group of listeners using...
The Power of Separate Tracks: Why Podcasters Should Record Each Participant Individually
Podcasting has become an increasingly popular medium for sharing ideas, stories, and information. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, one crucial aspect that can significantly impact the quality of your podcast is how you record your audio. One...

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