Episodes about Business & Entrepreneurship
152: What My Year of Investing in My Business Looked Like
Are you curious about how I’m investing? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series which gives an inside look into my business, Gaffin Creative. I’m sharing where I invested this year in events, programs, tools, advertising, and people. Clocking In with Haylee...
151: Dropping Everything & Finding My Why
Three weeks ago I dropped everything in my business and found the why behind why I am an entrepreneur. Here's that story. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our...
150: What It Looked Like to Become a Full-Time Podcast Producer
Are you wondering what it’s like to be a full-time podcast producer? In today’s episode, I’m kicking off my new series which gives an inside look into my business, Gaffin Creative. I’m sharing my story with entrepreneurship plus my experience with going full-time in...
149: How Being Interviewed on Your Own Podcast Can Help Sell Your Programs & Services
How are you selling your products and services on your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an interview with my client Bree Pair of the Thrive Blogger Podcast. We dive into Bree’s programs and model how to sell your offers without having to have a solo...
148: Should Podcast Hosts Invest In Advertising For Their Podcast
Should you invest in advertising for your podcast? In today’s episode, I”m sharing the power in paid advertising for podcast growth. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more...
147: Becoming The Trusted Brand That Is Top Of Mind For Your Audience
How can your podcast keep you top of mind? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how many podcasters use their show to build a trusted brand and stay top of mind with their audience. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production...
146: Leveraging Your Podcast For Paid Events [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]
How can you earn an income from your podcast outside of monetizing? Today’s episode is the last in my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and I’m sharing a number of ideas of how you can leverage your podcast for paid events. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is...
143: Can Your Podcast Generate You Revenue? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]
How many ways can your podcast generate revenue? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and diving into some inspiration for monetization. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production...
142: Is Your Podcast a Passion Project, a Side Hustle, or a Business Strategy? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]
Do you view your podcast as a passion project or a revenue-generating business strategy? In today’s episode, I’m kicking off a new series all about becoming a paid podcaster, and diving into the various podcast identities you may connect with. Clocking In with Haylee...
127: Making the Most of In-Person Events for Your Podcast
How can you make the most of in-person events as a podcaster? This week, Gaffin Creative is hosting the first-ever Mic Check Retreat and I’m sharing my key tips for making the most of a networking opportunity. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...
110: Unveiling the New Gaffin Creative Branding
After years in this business, it was time to elevate my brand. I'm so ecstatic to unveil the new Gaffin Creative Branding! Listen in as I share the history of our brand, the branding process, and why we decided it was time! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...
105: Setting Intentional Goals for the New Year Based on Your Definition of Success
If you're gearing up for a fresh start with the new year approaching, I wanted to share this amazing conversation that I had with my friend Amanda Warfield on her podcast, Chasing Simple. We discuss the importance of setting goals that are relevant to you and match...
103: Should You Start a Podcast for Your Blog? ft. Bree Pair of Thrive Blogger & Content Creator Podcast
Have you ever thought about starting a podcast for your blog and wondered, what all does it entail? In today's episode, I'm sharing a replay from Thrive Blogger Podcast, where I joined host Bree Pair to share what it's like to start a podcast as a blogger, how to...
102: Finding Inspiration for Your Podcast + An Update for Our Listeners
We often get stuck in a cycle of creating the same content without any passion or inspiration. If that's you, this episode is your encouragement to find that inspiration again! Listen in as I share why it's so important to find inspiration in your content creation...
101: 5 Lessons I Learned from Podcast Movement
This year's Podcast Movement conference was phenomenal. If you're sad you missed out, don't worry, I'm bringing you 5 lessons I learned while at Podcast Movement that I will be applying to my clients and my production company! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is...
100: Your Guide to Celebration Episodes
Are you celebrating a big milestone in your podcast? In our 100th episode, we're sharing some fun ideas and content types for your celebration episodes! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative...
099: What To Do When You’re Just Not Feeling It with Your Podcast
If you've ever struggled with your podcast, you know how hard it is to create content. When you're just not feeling it, content creation just feels like a chore. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few steps you can take when you're in that season, along with a few...
098: How Podcasters can Pivot into Speaking and Education as a Source of Revenue with Laylee Emadi
Have you been playing around with the idea of adding education or speaking as a source of revenue for your business? Laylee Emadi joins us to chat about how you can go about breaking into the education space or getting on stages! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is...
097: 5 Technical Considerations for Podcasters
One of the biggest hesitations that the people I talk to who are interested in podcasting face is the tech that comes with podcasting. Today, I want to help break down any barriers that may be holding you back in podcasting by offering 5 technical considerations for...
096: Podcast Episode Ideas for Your Business’s Podcast
Here are 10 podcast topics you can use on your business podcast when you’re feeling stuck on new ideas! These topics will allow you to educate your audience on different business ideas, programs to use, and the essentials of how to start and run a business from your...
Riverside Review & Recent Updates [BONUS EPISODE]
Have you been thinking about making the switch to Riverside? In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a quick review of the latest features that Riverside offers, what I love, and what limitations I think it has for producers! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...
095: Behind the Scenes of the Independent Business Podcast with Natalie Franke
Is the podcast industry too saturated for you to launch your own? What does it actually look like for a brand to launch their own podcast? In today's episode, Natalie Franke, Chief Evangelist at HoneyBook, joins us to share about The Independent Business Podcast,...
10 Common Questions about Planning a Podcast [BONUS EPISODE]
You have questions about podcast planning and I have answers! In today's bonus episode, I'm answering 10 of the most commonly asked questions around planning a podcast! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for...
094: How early should I start planning my podcast launch?
Did you know it can take up to 9 days for your podcast to show up on podcast players? That's why I recommend a 2 week lead time with my Podcast Launch VIP days! In today's podcast episode, I'm breaking down exactly how long you should start planning ahead for your...
093: Giving Up a Dream that No Longer Serves You
Have you ever given up on a dream or shut something down that you never imagined you'd do? It can feel like disappointment and failure. Sometimes we have to give up something that once meant the world to us in order to make room for new things that will serve you in...
083: Using a Podcast to Grow Your Speaking Career
A podcast is a great building block to growing your speaking career! In today's episode, we're walking through the benefits of a podcast for speakers and how you can get started building your skillset today even without a podcast! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is...
072: Tools I Use in the Educational Branch of My Brand
Before starting this business full-time, I always said I could never be an educator. It wasn’t something I enjoyed—but when I started this podcast I quickly realized that I was lying to myself and I wanted to create resources for hopeful podcasters. While I still...
071: Setting Boundaries as a Creative Professional
I have a love-hate relationship with boundaries and that’s because they’re hard. In any relationship, building boundaries feels like tough love for yourself, but can also leave you feeling inconsiderate or mean to the other person, but boundaries aren’t set just for...
070: Planning for Vacations as a Business Owner
I’m a HUGE proponent of traveling—it’s always been something I’ve been passionate about! When I became a full-time business owner, I knew that traveling would be a big part of my business. Being able to take time off when I wanted was and is so important to me. Since...
Episode 069: Your Mid-Year Business Reset
Are your business goals going according to plan? Now is the perfect time to reflect and reset! In today's episode, we're exploring a few ways you can reset your business to ensure it still fits your hope for your business, your life's needs, and still serves your...
059: How to Prepare for Two Weeks Off as a Small Business Owner
Two weeks off work sounds amazing right, but when you’re running your own business, it can almost feel too overwhelming to consider all of the things you have to do to finalize it. Well today’s episode is covering exactly what I’m doing to prepare for two weeks off as...
Episode 046: Building Workflows in Your Business & Podcast
I believe that creating efficient systems and building simple workflows in your business can save you time and money as a business owner! In today’s episode, I’m sharing about the importance of systems and workflows in your business, how to approach creating them, and...
Episode 045: 5 Tools I Use Daily in My Business
There are so many tools out there to use for your business, that it can be overwhelming to know which to use. I love hearing the different tools that other business owners use, so in today's episode, I'm sharing 5 tools that I truly believe make me a better business...
Episode 044: Taking on the Role of Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner
Is becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner on your goals list for 2022? Or maybe just being a better business owner? Because that’s certainly on my list! What if I told you it took me 10 years of side-hustling to decide to take my business full-time? Well it...
Episode 043: Make Your Business Work for Your Life
While you have probably already set all of your goals for 2022, have you asked yourself how those goals play a role in your life? This year, my goal is to be more intentional with my business based on plans I have for my life. In today's quick episode to kick off the...
Episode 042: Using Your Podcast for Marketing Your Business
In the last episode of the year, we're rounding up our month-long conversation on monetization. Marketing your won products and services on your podcast is my favorite monetization approach, I utilize it 95% of the time in my own business. I consider this monetization...
Episode 036: Marketing Gurus Aren’t Always Right
There are a ton of valuable voices in the marketing and business space, but it's important to take advice and education with an understanding that there is no perfect formula that works for every single business. In today's episodes, I'm sharing why marketing gurus...
Episode 034: How to Plan for the Holidays in Your Business
Are you ready for the holidays? As we kick off the month of November today, I’m actively preparing myself and my clients for the holiday season… and the time off that I’ll be taking. In today’s episode, I’m taking you on that planning journey! Clocking In with Haylee...
Episode 018: Investing in Business Education: My Mastermind Experience
Have you invested in professional or business education to grow more in knowledge, skills, or personal development? Today, I'm sharing all about my investment with The Laylee Emadi Mastermind! Listen in as I highlight what I loved, what I'd do different, and how I...
Episode 015: Improve Your Client Experience By Becoming Your Own Client
What does your client experience say about you and your brand? Everything. Your clients are the only people you need to satisfy in your business, so it's important to make sure the experience they have goes above and beyond! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can...
Episode 012: What I Learned After Opening a Photography Studio
Is your goal of opening a photography studio soon becoming a reality? Maybe you're still in the dreaming phase of it! If so, I'm sharing a few pieces of wisdom from one studio owner to another one. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain to give you an inside...
Episode 009: 3 Ways to Get Out of a Content Creation Rut
Creating content for your business can feel like a full time job. while content creation is one of the hottest marketing tools around (and probably isn't going away anytime soon), it's extremely time consuming. To me, the benefits outweigh the workload, as it is the...
Episode 008: How Do I Pay Myself from My LLC?
Are you consistently paying yourself the money you deserve as a business owner? Determining how much to pay yourself and how frequently, can be a daunting task. I'm sharing how I've approached paying myself consistently for the last three and a half years! I'm also...
Episode 003: Tax Prep for Entrepreneurs
We're quickly approaching that time of the year, when taxes begin to really stress us out. As an entrepreneur, tax time can be even more overwhelming if you're not doing to work on the front end to prep for tax time. In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing the...
Episode 002: How to Use a Podcast in Your Business
Are you thinking about starting a podcast for your business, but are stuck on how to truly use it as a tool in your business (or even your profession)? In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing a few potential ways you can use a podcast to serve your audience, grow...