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141: Podcast SEO: Strategies for Podcast Players & Blog Posts

141: Podcast SEO: Strategies for Podcast Players & Blog Posts

Can SEO have an impact on your podcast success? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to optimize both your website and your podcast players for better SEO and greater results for your podcast.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast...

139: How Vulnerable Should I Be On My Podcast?

139: How Vulnerable Should I Be On My Podcast?

How vulnerable should you really be on your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why you as a business owner should get vulnerable for your audience, plus best practices for doing so.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast...

138: Thinking about Airing Old Podcast Episodes? Listen Here!

138: Thinking about Airing Old Podcast Episodes? Listen Here!

Why should you consider republishing an older episode of your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why to republish, how to determine which episodes to re-air, and best practices for strategic success with your republished episodes.  Clocking In with Haylee...

136: Your Strategic Guide to Repurposing Content for Your Podcast

136: Your Strategic Guide to Repurposing Content for Your Podcast

How can you strategically repurpose your business content for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my repurposing discussion with Melissa Brown at the She’s Got Content Virtual Summit. We’re talking about a number of creative ways to leverage your business...

135: 5 Tools You Can Earn Affiliate Income on as a Podcaster

135: 5 Tools You Can Earn Affiliate Income on as a Podcaster

As a podcaster, diversifying your income streams is essential to sustaining and growing your show. One lucrative way to do this is through affiliate marketing. By promoting products and services that you believe in, you can earn commissions while providing value to...

134: Accessibility in Podcasting with Myrna Daramy [IG LIVE REPLAY]

134: Accessibility in Podcasting with Myrna Daramy [IG LIVE REPLAY]

How can you make your podcast more accessible? Today’s episode is a repurposed Instagram Live with my friend Myrna Daramy. Myrna is a digital media optimization strategist, and together she and I are diving into our best tips for creating an accessible podcast. We’re...

133: Make It Easy for Your Listeners to Find Your Podcast

133: Make It Easy for Your Listeners to Find Your Podcast

Are you making it easy for podcast listeners to find your podcast on their favorite podcast app? In today's episode, I'm walking you through my new strategy on how to make sure that you’re on every app and easy for your listeners to find.  Clocking In with Haylee...

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2024

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Podcasters 2024

Amazon Prime Day is an annual shopping extravaganza that offers incredible discounts on a wide range of products, and this year is no exception. For podcasters, Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your gear, invest in new equipment, and find tools that can...

131: Your Podcast Recording Mic Check

131: Your Podcast Recording Mic Check

How do you set up to record a live panel? Today’s episode features Clocking In’s very own audio engineer, Megan Wren, as she shares her setup and advice for a live panel recording at the recent Mic Check Retreat. Megan’s tips will help you prepare for your first live...

130: I Asked 8 Podcasters to Share Podcasting Advice

130: I Asked 8 Podcasters to Share Podcasting Advice

What’s the secret to a successful podcast? Today’s episode features the attendees of the first-ever Mic Check Retreat, along with their advice that they think every podcaster should know.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast...

Podcast Gear List for Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin

Podcast Gear List for Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin

Hey Clocking In listeners—if you’re ready to make your podcast sound like mine, I’m sharing my simple, yet powerful podcast setup with you!  Note: There are so many different ways that you can record for podcasts, including working with recorders. The particular...

128: Mic Check Retreat Recap

128: Mic Check Retreat Recap

To celebrate our inaugural Mic Check Retreat, I'm taking you behind the scenes of all the details! Why we created this event, what I took away from it, and what I'd do differently! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production...

5 Must-Have Programs for Every Podcaster

As a podcaster, having the right tools can make all the difference in the quality of your show, your efficiency, and your overall success. With so many options available, it can be challenging to decide which programs are worth investing in. Today, we're highlighting...

127: Making the Most of In-Person Events for Your Podcast

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...

125: How to Structure Your Limited Series Private Podcast

125: How to Structure Your Limited Series Private Podcast

Is a limited series private podcast right for your brand? In today's episode, we're exploring how you can structure your limited series podcast to create an impact on your audience, but also support your marketing goals! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...

124: An Introduction to Private Podcasts

124: An Introduction to Private Podcasts

Are private podcasts a worthwhile tool for your business? In today’s episode, I’m introducing a series on private podcasts and how they can be used for both monetization and lead generation. I’m discussing the best types of private podcasts for business owners, plus...

121: Rapid Fire Podcast Q+A

121: Rapid Fire Podcast Q+A

How can I boost my listenership or grow my show? What does monetization look like? Friends, have you ever wanted to just throw questions at a podcast producer and get quick and direct answers? In today's episode, I'm answering six questions from our audience in quick,...

120: How to Ask Your Guests to Rerecord

120: How to Ask Your Guests to Rerecord

What do you do when there is a problem with a guest episode? Today I’m sharing how to handle re-recording with your guest, or even needing to scrap an episode entirely. I’m giving tips on navigating a variety of podcast problems so that you will be able to handle each...

118: Back to the Basics: 6 Tools for Podcasters

118: Back to the Basics: 6 Tools for Podcasters

With so many tools on the market, how do you know what you need for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing six tools that I would recommend to a brand new podcaster.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production...

115: What I Learned from the Feb 2024 Apple Podcast Webinar

115: What I Learned from the Feb 2024 Apple Podcast Webinar

When we have questions about how Apple Podcast works for creators, we go straight to the source. Last week I attended Apple Podcast's winter webinar, where they discussed updates to iOS17, transcripts, charts, marketing tools, editorial support, subscriptions and...

114: 5 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Interviews

114: 5 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Interviews

Looking for advice on podcast interviews? In today’s episode, you’ll get to listen in on a mini-training session from Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters. Inside this mini-training, I’m sharing 5 tips for your next podcast interview—whether you're the...

113: Advice from Seasoned Podcasters

113: Advice from Seasoned Podcasters

New to podcasting and looking for advice? In today’s episode, podcasters of Gaffin Creative and Mic Check Society are sharing their best advice for beginners.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for...

111: Back to the Basics: Marketing Your Podcast Episodes

111: Back to the Basics: Marketing Your Podcast Episodes

Is it time to go back to the basics and lay a foundation for marketing your podcast? In today's episode, I'm guiding you through where to start with your foundations. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for...

110: Unveiling the New Gaffin Creative Branding

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...

108: New Year, New Podcast Plan

108: New Year, New Podcast Plan

Happy New Year! If hitting publish or reset on your podcast is on your 2024 goal list, this is the episode for you! Let's chat about your podcast dreams goals, and expectations for 2024! Come join the podcast planning challenge from January 9-11, 2024 at...

107: Back to the Basics: Podcast Planning & Considerations

107: Back to the Basics: Podcast Planning & Considerations

Ready to take it back to the podcast basics? In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 considerations every podcaster needs to think about and 5 simple steps to launching your podcast! Come join the podcast planning challenge from January 9-11, 2024 at...

106: The Fictional Podcasts of Gilmore Girls Characters

106: The Fictional Podcasts of Gilmore Girls Characters

Where are my Gilmore Girls fans at? As we approach the slower season for podcasting and business, I wanted to break up my educational content with some entertainment! This meant getting inspired by my annual GG rewatch and creating fictional podcasts for some of my...

104: Managing Your Podcast through the Holidays

104: Managing Your Podcast through the Holidays

As we approach a busy holiday season, managing your podcast may feel a little more overwhelming than normal! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can set your podcast up for success this holiday season without adding more work to your plate! Listen in as I share a...

101: 5 Lessons I Learned from Podcast Movement

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

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

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...

Is it Time to Hire a Podcast Producer

Is it Time to Hire a Podcast Producer

When you dream about hosting your own podcast, you think about how much fun you’ll have sharing your message, connecting with your audience, and interviewing guests. What you usually don’t think about is all the time it takes to actually produce a podcast. Several...

097: 5 Technical Considerations for Podcasters

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

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]

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...

10 Common Questions about Planning a Podcast [BONUS EPISODE]

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?

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...

Does My Podcast Need Show Notes

Does My Podcast Need Show Notes

Does writing podcast show notes feel like a drag? Do you question if they’re actually doing anything for your podcast and if you really need them? Trust me, I’ve been there, and my clients have been there too. However, I figured out how to hack podcast show notes to...

093: Giving Up a Dream that No Longer Serves You

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...

092: Cheering for You on International Women’s Day

092: Cheering for You on International Women’s Day

Happy International Women's Day! Today we're cheering for you and your success as we reflect back on one of our favorite episodes! Enjoy this rereleased episode about defining your own success while cheering for other women! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...

How to Write an Engaging Podcast Intro

How to Write an Engaging Podcast Intro

Is your podcast intro working for you? If you haven’t put a ton of time or strategy into your podcast intro because you think listeners will skip it, now is the time to change your outlook. A well-written podcast intro can hook your listeners and turn them into...

091: Two Years of Clocking In

091: Two Years of Clocking In

Has it really been two years of Clocking In??? Yes it hass! So today, I'm sharing the pivots we've made on the podcast over the last 2 years, three lessons I've learned, and how Clocking In has been an asset in my business! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...

How to Correctly Use a Blue Yeti Microphone for Podcasting

How to Correctly Use a Blue Yeti Microphone for Podcasting

Are you new to podcasting? Most new podcasters like to start out on a Blue Yeti Microphone since it's a budget friendly option, but offers a cute accessory to photoshoots. While this is a beginner tool, it's easy to become overwhelmed when you're not sure how to use...

090: How to Have Quality Audio as a Podcast Guest

090: How to Have Quality Audio as a Podcast Guest

Whether you're a podcast host or not, you want to make sure you're bringing the best quality audio to the show you're recording for! In today's episode, I'm sharing 4 simple tips to upgrade and improve your recording quality as a podcast guest! Clocking In with Haylee...

089: Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator with LaShonda Brown

089: Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator with LaShonda Brown

Would you consider yourself a content creator? If you're a podcaster or business owner—the reality is, you are! In today's episode, my dear friend LaShonda Brown joins us to share what her journey to being a full-time content creator looked like, how she's built a...

How to Use Buy Me a Coffee to Monetize Your Podcast

How to Use Buy Me a Coffee to Monetize Your Podcast

Podcasting is a great way to share your thoughts and ideas with the world. It can also be a great way to make money. But, in order to monetize your podcast, you need supportive and loyal listeners. One way to get listeners is to monetize your podcast with a service...

088: 5 Tips for Hosting A Podcast in 2023

088: 5 Tips for Hosting A Podcast in 2023

Do your goals match your needs? Intentional goal setting should be a priority in 2023—don't just focus on random goals. To kick off the new year, I'm sharing how you can be intentional in goal setting this year and what to consider when setting your goals! Clocking In...

How to Host Multiple Guests in One Virtual Podcast Interview

How to Host Multiple Guests in One Virtual Podcast Interview

Are you nervous about inviting more than one guest on to your podcast at a time? As long as you know how to manage the conversation, there’s nothing to be nervous about.  In fact, interviewing more than one podcast guest has tons of benefits for your show! Your...

087: Intentional Goal Setting For Your Business

087: Intentional Goal Setting For Your Business

Do your goals match your needs? Intentional goal setting should be a priority in 2023—don't just focus on random goals. To kick off the new year, I'm sharing how you can be intentional in goal setting this year and what to consider when setting your goals! Clocking In...

4 Ways to Market Your Podcast Launch

4 Ways to Market Your Podcast Launch

You did it! You finally took the plunge and created the podcast you’ve been thinking about for years. Now how do you get it in people’s ears?  4 Ways to Market Your Podcast Launch Marketing your podcast may feel overwhelming if you aren’t used to promoting your...

086: Be All There

086: Be All There

If this year has taught me a lesson, it's to embrace the moment and be all there. As we head into a new year, I want you to slow down, take time to be still, and live in the moment you're given. Rather than give you a wrap up of 2022, I want to give you encouragement...

Deleting Your Podcast: How to Remove Your Podcast from Players

Deleting Your Podcast: How to Remove Your Podcast from Players

Creating and hosting your own podcast can be such a great experience for many. It can be a creative outlet as well as a platform to market and grow your business. But, some may enter the podcasting world, give it a shot, then realize it isn't for them. You may be...

How to Reject a Podcast Pitch as a Podcast Host

How to Reject a Podcast Pitch as a Podcast Host

When you host a successful podcast, you will start getting pitches for guests and topic ideas all the time. While some pitches are the perfect match for your show, others won’t work.  It’s important to have a professional plan to reject podcast pitches so that...

084: Taking a Break from Your Podcast

084: Taking a Break from Your Podcast

You may come to a place in your podcast journey where you're ready for a break from your podcast. In today's episode, we're exploring why you may want to take a break, what options you have, and how to plan for a break! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and...

083: Using a Podcast to Grow Your Speaking Career

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...

Hiring a Publicist to Get You Booked on Podcasts

Hiring a Publicist to Get You Booked on Podcasts

One of the best ways to grow your credibility is to appear as a guest on podcasts. If you’re a podcast host yourself, being on a different podcast gets you in front of a pool of new potential listeners that you can bring back to your show with you. However, that...

082: Being a Great Podcast Guest with Christina Lenkowski

082: Being a Great Podcast Guest with Christina Lenkowski

Have you ever wanted to be a podcast guest rather than just the host? Today, I had the privilege to talk with Christina Lenkowski about being a great podcast guest. We dive into not only taking a turn on the other side of the mic, but how to go above and beyond as a...

Getting Podcasters into Your Free Facebook Group

Getting Podcasters into Your Free Facebook Group

Creating a free Facebook group for your podcast can be a great way to build your community and connect with your audience. Podcasters can find great value in your Facebook group, so you want to make sure it is easy to access and join. If you already have a Facebook...

How Podcasters Can Use Email Marketing to Support their Brand

How Podcasters Can Use Email Marketing to Support their Brand

One of the most powerful things about podcasting that most hosts don’t utilize enough is how it can grow other aspects of your brand. Your podcast should not be on an island that’s separate from your other marketing strategies, it should be incorporated and leveraged...

How a Pop-Up Podcast™ is a Valuable Strategy for Your Next Launch

How a Pop-Up Podcast™ is a Valuable Strategy for Your Next Launch

There’s a new podcasting trend that I want you to be the first to know about: Pop-Up Podcasting. This concept was created by Magan Ward, an entrepreneur, and educator for other online entrepreneurs!  We got the scoop on how Pop-Up Podcasting works straight from...

080: Pop Up Podcasting with Magan Ward

080: Pop Up Podcasting with Magan Ward

This week I had the joy to chat with Magan Ward about pop-up podcasting. Magan Ward is an Email Marketing Strategist that grew her own email list by 78% in less than one month with her signature pop-up podcast system and she specializes in helping podcasters expand...

4 Ways to Improve Your Podcast

4 Ways to Improve Your Podcast

One of the reasons I love podcasting is because it’s so creatively fulfilling. There are always things you can do to improve and elevate your work.  If you ever feel stuck with your podcast growth or uninspired to keep going, I encourage you to try these simple...

79: How to Track Your SEO Efforts

79: How to Track Your SEO Efforts

Are you optimizing your podcast show notes or website content for search engines? Let's see if it's working! In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to track your SEO efforts to ensure your search engine optimization works for you! Clocking In with Haylee...

The Cost of Starting a Podcast

The Cost of Starting a Podcast

I still remember how excited I felt about starting my own podcast. After producing and editing podcasts for other hosts, I couldn’t wait to dive in with my idea and bring my own show to life. But before I could fully dive in, I had to figure out how much I could...

Podcast SEO: What You Need to Know as a Podcast Host

Podcast SEO: What You Need to Know as a Podcast Host

As a podcast host, you’ve probably heard about the importance of optimizing your podcast over and over again. Yet, the concept of “optimizing” can have several meanings these days. What does it actually mean to boost your Podcast SEO? Essentially, there’s optimizing...

How Many Downloads Is Good for a Podcast

How Many Downloads Is Good for a Podcast

I truly believe that the goal of podcasting should not be to only amass a huge amount of listeners. However, it’s still important to track and understand your download numbers.  The number of downloads that are good for individual podcast episodes depends on...

077: Finding Your Community

077: Finding Your Community

Finding community as you get older, especially as an entrepreneur, can feel almost impossible. Today's episode comes straight from the heart. We're diving into what community looks like as an entrepreneur and how to find that community. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin...

How to Get Your Podcast on a Spotify Playlist

How to Get Your Podcast on a Spotify Playlist

Remember when you used to spend hours crafting a perfect playlist of all your favorite songs to burn to a CD for your friends? And then your iTunes player started creating playlists for you and changed your life?  All of a sudden you could easily share your...

076: Putting The Fun Back into Your Podcast

076: Putting The Fun Back into Your Podcast

If you’re anything like me, you got into podcasting because you love it! There is something so special about podcasting for hosts, it could be a creative outlet, a fun way to educate and inform, or even your way of connecting or giving back to the community. For me,...

075: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Podcast

075: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Podcast

Is it time to hit the reset button on your podcast? It can be easy to miss when things need to be revisited within your podcast. Today we're walking through what it looks like to hit the reset button on your podcast and when you know it's time to reevaluate it....

5 Reasons You Should Audit Your Podcast on a Quarterly Basis

5 Reasons You Should Audit Your Podcast on a Quarterly Basis

The podcasting industry is constantly evolving and changing, and it’s important that your podcast keeps up. Otherwise, you might not be reaching your ideal audience and bringing in new listeners on a weekly basis.  One way to check the status and quality of your...

074: Solo Podcast Episodes and How to Plan Your Episodes

074: Solo Podcast Episodes and How to Plan Your Episodes

This week we’re continuing the conversation about solo podcast episodes! Last week we chatted about the benefits of solo podcast episodes, so this week we’re talking all about how to plan for solo podcast episodes! There are so many things to consider when you plan...

What are Podcasting Networks?

What are Podcasting Networks?

Are you confused about podcast networks and how they work? Think of them as a TV network, like NBC, where the network is the umbrella company that hosts a variety of TV shows. Podcast networks are the same: umbrella companies that host individual podcasts. An example...

073: The Benefits of Publishing Solo Podcast Episodes

073: The Benefits of Publishing Solo Podcast Episodes

Hosting a podcast comes with a variety of fears that you’ll need to overcome—don’t worry I’m here to help navigate those! But one of the most common fears I get from people is hosting solo episodes. Whether you’re nervous about creating a flowing conversation,...

072: Tools I Use in the Educational Branch of My Brand

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...

What is an RSS Feed?

What is an RSS Feed?

Do you want to see updates from your favorite websites in one place? That’s exactly what an RSS feed is for. RSS stands for “really simple syndication,” and the concept has been around for a long time. However, they serve a special purpose for podcasters who use...

071: Setting Boundaries as a Creative Professional

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

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

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...

How to Find Podcast Guests

How to Find Podcast Guests

Finding a podcast guest week after week may feel overwhelming, but there are simple tricks you can use to make the process seamless.  Do podcasts need to have guest episodes? Technically, no. However, having guests on helps provide your listeners with new...

Episode 068: What My Two Week Sabbatical Looked Like

Episode 068: What My Two Week Sabbatical Looked Like

Back in April, I dropped an episode about preparing for a two-week sabbatical. Well. while I didn't take a full-blown two-week sabbatical, I did take two weeks off of work and away from my client work. So, how did it go? Well, let me tell you. Earlier this year, my...

Your Guide to Understanding Podcast Charts

Your Guide to Understanding Podcast Charts

What does it take to host a chart-topping podcast? Well first, you need to understand how podcast charts work.  Each podcast player has its own chart, and the ranking is determined by its own algorithm. That means that even if your podcast is number three on the...

Episode 067: Understanding Your Podcast Numbers

Episode 067: Understanding Your Podcast Numbers

Podcast numbers can be a great tool for your business podcast. They are just vanity metrics, but looking at the right stats can help you move closer to accomplishing your podcast's goal. Today, we're diving into what numbers to look at, breaking down what they mean,...

How Many Episodes Should Be in a Podcast Season?

How Many Episodes Should Be in a Podcast Season?

Have you noticed that some of your favorite podcasts publish their episodes in “seasons” like a TV show? There’s no rule that says podcast hosts have to do this, and some don’t, but using seasons is a great way for hosts to break up their shows. Planning your podcast...

Episode 066: How to Turn Podcast Listeners Into Leads

Episode 066: How to Turn Podcast Listeners Into Leads

Your podcast listeners are likely ideal clients, but are you converting them into leads? Most of my clients are using their podcasts for this very reason! A podcast is a great marketing tool for your business, especially if you’re a service provider, sell digital...

How to End a Podcast Interview

How to End a Podcast Interview

As a podcast host, have you ever gotten so wrapped up in a conversation with your guest that you forget you’re recording a podcast? This is a great problem to have, but it’s still important to be strategic about how you end your podcast interviews.  After all,...

Episode 065: The Ideal Podcast Launch Timeline

Episode 065: The Ideal Podcast Launch Timeline

This week, we'll be kicking off our Podcast Planning Challenge. You'll see a brand new episode every day of the podcast challenge! Today's episode went out a day early to make sure you have time to be a part of the podcast planning challenge. We are discussing the...

Building a Solid Podcast Schedule with Consistency

Building a Solid Podcast Schedule with Consistency

Have you ever been hooked on a podcast that just disappeared? One week you’re enjoying a new episode, and then they don’t publish a new one for months?  Inconsistency with your podcast schedule is the quickest way to lose an engaged audience. The idea of...

064: Plan Your Podcast in Three Days | Join the Challenge

064: Plan Your Podcast in Three Days | Join the Challenge

Is a podcast on your mind? Let's take this idea and put it on paper! Join me next week as I kick off our Podcast Planning Challenge. Listen in to today's episode, where we're diving into what the challenge will cover and how you can enroll! Clocking In with Haylee...

Your Guide to Apple Podcast Promotion

Your Guide to Apple Podcast Promotion

As a podcast creator, you want to take advantage of all the marketing tools you can to get your podcast in front of new listeners. One way to launch your show to new ears is to get it promoted by Apple Podcasts. The editors over at Apple Podcasts are always looking...

5 Fun Ideas for a Podcast Celebration Episode

5 Fun Ideas for a Podcast Celebration Episode

One of the most daunting parts of being a podcast creator and host is coming up with a fresh episode idea every single week. That’s why I always recommend planning your episodes in advance so you’re never left hanging without an idea. Want some easy podcast episode...

062: Should I Script My Solo Podcast Episodes?

062: Should I Script My Solo Podcast Episodes?

Have you ever sat down to record a podcast episode and you didn't know where to begin? Or, maybe, that fear is what is holding you back from starting your podcast. I get it, I've been there. That is why I script my podcast episodes, I've tested it and scripting works...

What Should I Include in My Podcast Show Description

What Should I Include in My Podcast Show Description

As a podcast host, you want to turn your target audience into loyal listeners with easy, automated systems. One of the simplest systems you can use is your show description.  The show description is an opportunity to welcome new listeners and tell them exactly...

061: How to Market Your Podcast Launch

061: How to Market Your Podcast Launch

We talk a lot about the behind-the-scenes of creating and producing a podcast on Clocking In. But, we haven't really dived into the launch marketing plan for a podcast. So, today, I'm digging into the considerations you should take when it comes to marketing your...

7 Important Links to Include on Your Podcast Resource Hub

7 Important Links to Include on Your Podcast Resource Hub

As a podcast producer, I help all my clients create resource hubs for their podcasts. Not sure what that is? You can listen to this episode of Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin to learn all about them!  Essentially, a resource hub is a landing page for your podcast,...

060: 5 Things You Should Have in Place Before Launching Your Podcast

060: 5 Things You Should Have in Place Before Launching Your Podcast

Say you’re not quite ready to launch your podcast yet, but it’s on your list of things to do—today’s episode will help you understand how you can prepare your backend, workflows, and assets to help you set your podcast up for success. We're covering the five things...

How to Build Your Podcast Launch Marketing Plan

How to Build Your Podcast Launch Marketing Plan

After hours of dreaming, creating, and perfecting your brand new podcast, it’s finally time to launch it! But hold up: you can’t just hit publish and expect your podcast to explode. For your podcast to reach the ears of your dream listeners, you need to build a...

059: How to Prepare for Two Weeks Off as a Small Business Owner

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...

What Does It Mean to Be an IAB Certified Player

What Does It Mean to Be an IAB Certified Player

If you’re new to podcasting, you’ve probably heard the term “IAB certified” thrown around in the podcasting community and wondered what on earth people were talking about. Even if you are familiar with the IAB certification, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to...

058: 7 Questions I Get As A Podcast Producer

058: 7 Questions I Get As A Podcast Producer

I get a lot of questions as a podcast producer. So, I've turned to my listeners over the past few weeks and asked what you want to know about podcast launches. In today's episode, I'm diving into those questions as well as some frequently asked questions podcasters...

How to Reject a Podcast Pitch

How to Reject a Podcast Pitch

Being a podcast host comes with a lot of responsibility—including deciding who will be on your show. While ideally, you'll reach out to the perfect guests that align just right with your show, there will come a time when you receive pitches that aren't a good fit....

Episode 057: Six Ways I Found a Better Work-Life Balance This Year

Episode 057: Six Ways I Found a Better Work-Life Balance This Year

One thing I knew that I wanted to do in 2022 was to establish a solid work-life balance. This meant choosing personal experiences over work experiences while maintaining and reaching my goals and serving my clients well. Since the beginning of this year, I have...

Using Planoly to Manage Your Podcast Social Marketing

Using Planoly to Manage Your Podcast Social Marketing

Marketing your podcast is a vital step in growing your audience! Great marketing allows you to reach new listeners by promoting and highlighting aspects of your podcast. With social media, marketing yourself has become way more accessible. You can utilize your social...

Episode 056: Why Your Podcast Needs Optimized Show Notes for Google

Episode 056: Why Your Podcast Needs Optimized Show Notes for Google

Are you taking advantage of the long-term marketing efforts that search engine optimization can provide for your podcast? I think it's so important, especially for business owners, to be optimizing their podcast show notes for search engines. Today, I'll be sharing...

Boosting Your SEO Rankings with Your Podcast

Boosting Your SEO Rankings with Your Podcast

Boosting Your SEO Rankings with Your Podcast Has this happened to you? You put your heart and soul into your podcast, create a rock-solid brand around it, and when you finally release it, your downloads fall flat. As a hardworking podcast host and creator, nothing is...

Episode 055: How to Determine if A Guest is Right For Your Podcast

Episode 055: How to Determine if A Guest is Right For Your Podcast

As podcast hosts, we probably all have the ideal guest we'd love to interview on our shows. You can probably think of a few people, or types of people, you'd love to have a conversation with on your podcast. The truth is, though, within the many podcast pitches you...

How to Schedule Interviews with Your Podcast Guests

How to Schedule Interviews with Your Podcast Guests

Inviting guests to speak on your podcasts in an amazing way to share fresh ideas with your listeners. If you usually record solo podcasts, having a conversation with a guest takes all the pressure off of you. You know I love creating workflows, so of course, I’m going...

Episode 054: Podcast Pitches and Guest Communication

Episode 054: Podcast Pitches and Guest Communication

You may have noticed that the last two episodes of Clocking In have featured guests! These are the first guests I have hosted on my podcast since beginning a year ago. Hosting guests on your podcasts comes with a lot of communication and coordination. This brings me...

Is Monetizing Your Podcast Through Acast Right For You?

Is Monetizing Your Podcast Through Acast Right For You?

The decision to monetize your podcast seems like a no-brainer. You’re already putting a ton of time and effort into your podcast, and you love doing it, so why not get paid for it? However, once you decide you want to monetize your podcast, the big question is how...

Episode 053: Supporting Small Business – Tanner Robinson

Episode 053: Supporting Small Business – Tanner Robinson

This week in continuing my interviews with my family, I sat down with my brother Tanner Robinson! Tanner joins us to talk about his career in small business, how small businesses can help others, and how you can support small businesses. Working For A Small Business...

How to Create a Marketing Funnel For Your Podcast

How to Create a Marketing Funnel For Your Podcast

Does launching a podcast feel like a side project that you do for fun, but not actually something that contributes to your business? It doesn’t have to be that way.  I believe you can use your podcast to grow your business by creating a marketing funnel. With the...

Episode 052: An Interview with My Mom – Sandi Robinson

Episode 052: An Interview with My Mom – Sandi Robinson

Happy International Women's Day friends! To celebrate, the time has come to introduce interviews on the podcast with a very special guest, my mom! Sandi Robinson joins us to talk about how entrepreneurship has grown and become more accepted, what loyalty to a company...

How to Monetize Your Podcast

How to Monetize Your Podcast

How to Monetize Your Podcast Does the idea of monetizing your podcast intimidate you? I get it, but before you push back on monetizing your podcast, I want you to consider the time and investment you already put into it. Making money from your podcast doesn’t have to...

Episode 051: Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast

Episode 051: Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast

Today we are celebrating one full year of Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin! Over the last year of hosting my own show, I have learned more than I could have ever imagined. I am sharing the 6 most important lessons I learned in the last year. Listen in as I discuss the...

5 Ways to Prepare your Voice for a Podcast Recording

5 Ways to Prepare your Voice for a Podcast Recording

One thing that podcast hosts often overlook is vocal health. When you speak into a microphone for a living, or for your side hustle or hobby, it’s important to prepare your voice.  As a podcast host myself, I’ve developed easy ways to get my voice ready to record. If...

Planning Your Podcast Content

Planning Your Podcast Content

Planning your podcast content in advance gives you the opportunity to ensure your content is engaging as well as effective in accomplishing the goals you have for your podcast. Create a Goal for Your Podcast Whether you’re wanting to start a  new podcast or maybe...

Why Podcast Hosts & Podcast Producers Need to Use a Contract

Why Podcast Hosts & Podcast Producers Need to Use a Contract

Creating and implementing contracts is a part of business ownership that no one wants to talk about, but as a podcast host or producer, it’s crucial that you don’t skip it. Any time services and money are exchanged, there needs to be a contract involved.  In this...

The Power in Podcasting | Quianna Marie Weekly Podcast Feature

The Power in Podcasting | Quianna Marie Weekly Podcast Feature

There is so much power in podcasting, for your brand, your business, but also yourself. My podcast client, Quianna of Quianna Marie Weekly invited me to sit down for a discussion about podcasting on her podcast. I'm honored that Quianna asked me to join her in episode...

Episode 047: How Outsourcing Changed My Business

Episode 047: How Outsourcing Changed My Business

When it comes to prioritizing things in my business, I typically look at my client work as the only priority, but that doesn’t mean that my own business and marketing responsibilities can just fall off my to-do list. It didn’t take me long to realize just how valuable...

Should I Add My Podcast to Facebook?

Should I Add My Podcast to Facebook?

Updated May 5, 2022: Unfortunately, Facebook has officially announced the removal of Podcasts from it's platform. While we're saddened by the decision, we still believe that social media promotion and repurposing your podcast content across Facebook and Instagram are...

Episode 046: Building Workflows in Your Business & Podcast

Episode 046: Building Workflows in Your Business & Podcast

I believe that create 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...

Defining Your Own Success: Chasing Simple Podcast Feature

Defining Your Own Success: Chasing Simple Podcast Feature

I'm a big proponent of defining your own success, primarily because my definition of success has definitely shifted over the years. Shortly after I launched Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin, I shared an episode highlighting this and sharing exactly how I view success in...

Episode 045: 5 Tools I Use Daily in My Business

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...

How to Find My Podcast Download Numbers

How to Find My Podcast Download Numbers

The numbers behind your podcast episodes are important for understanding both the success of your podcast (if your goal is listenership) and in what content resonates with your audience. A few important number to consider tracking around your podcast download numbers...

How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview as a Host

How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview as a Host

As a host, it's so important that you prepare for an interview, just as much as you expect your guest to prepare. Since you are executing the interview, you need to make sure that you are communicating things efficiently to make sure your guest understands what is...

Episode 043: Make Your Business Work for Your Life

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

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...

5 Things Your Podcast Listeners Hate

5 Things Your Podcast Listeners Hate

When producing a podcast, hosts need to think of themselves as a listener and make a note of things that can be annoying or distracting to their audience. Identifying these minuscule noises and habits and eliminating them can only help to improve the quality and...

Episode 041: What to Consider When Looking at Podcast Sponsorships

Episode 041: What to Consider When Looking at Podcast Sponsorships

Have you considered getting a sponsor for your podcast? As we continue this month's series on monetization, we'll be focusing on podcast sponsorships in today’s episode. Listen in as I share what it can look like to work with a sponsor, what you should consider before...

What Does a Podcast Producer Do

What Does a Podcast Producer Do

Producers can take the work off your plate and execute your ideas behind the scene. They help maintain your podcast by editing, scheduling, managing, and bringing your visions to life.  Manage Your Podcast Your producer can keep up with all the nitty gritty...

Episode 039: Ways to Monetize Your Podcast

Episode 039: Ways to Monetize Your Podcast

When we launch a podcast, we often dream about making money off of that podcast. Have you considered all of the ways you can monetize your podcast? It doesn't just include securing advertisements from third parties! This introductory episode will highlight a few ways...

9 Items to Request on Your Podcast Intake Form

9 Items to Request on Your Podcast Intake Form

Using an intake form helps gather all the assets you need for a guest. This is an easy way to have all your guests' information in one place so you don’t have to scramble to find their information. 9 Items to Request on Your Podcast Intake Form Email address: This...

How To Market Your Services On Your Podcast

How To Market Your Services On Your Podcast

Creating a podcast for your business is a unique way to reach new clients and provide great content to listeners. Your podcast also provides a platform to market your services with ads and organic marketing.  A podcast is a great resource for your business! Not...

Episode 037: Growing Your Email List With Downloadables

Episode 037: Growing Your Email List With Downloadables

You’ve heard all about the importance of building an email list—and trust me I agree. So today, I’m sharing not only how I use my email list, but how I grow it through this podcast and other places with free downloadables! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...

10 Ways to Connect with Your Podcast Audience

10 Ways to Connect with Your Podcast Audience

Connecting with your podcast listeners is so crucial these days because people tend to want to have somewhat of a relationship with the people they support. You can also expand the individual relationships you have with your listeners and create a community where they...

Episode 036: Marketing Gurus Aren’t Always Right

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...

How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview as a Guest

How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview as a Guest

Once you've pitched yourself or accepted a position as a podcast guest, it is very important that you put in the work to prepare and provide the best conversation possible. This ensures that you cover all your bases for being a great guest and making the interview...

Episode 035: Introducing Podcast Launch Kit

Episode 035: Introducing Podcast Launch Kit

Has hosting a podcast been on your bucket list for a while, but maybe you're not ready to bring on a podcast producer? You're in for a special treat! In today’s episode, you're getting the first look at Podcast Launch Kit, my beginner course for hopeful podcast hosts!...

10 Topic Ideas for Your Business Podcast

10 Topic Ideas for Your Business Podcast

A business podcast should serve the audience, along with the business itself. Look at it this way, if your clients are happy then the company will flourish and bring in more revenue. Many businesses begin podcasts with the intention of educating fellow business owners...

Episode 034: How to Plan for the Holidays in Your Business

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 033: How to Measure the Success of Your Podcast

Episode 033: How to Measure the Success of Your Podcast

How are you measuring the success of your podcast? Well, first you need to define the goal. In today’s episode I’m breaking down how you can measure your podcast’s success, but it may not necessarily include episode download numbers like you’re thinking. Clocking In...

Getting the Most Out of Apple Podcast’s Automatic Downloads

Getting the Most Out of Apple Podcast’s Automatic Downloads

Apple Podcasts has recently improved the listener experience by introducing Automatic Downloads. Listeners are able to easily enjoy the newest of their favorite podcasts wherever they are without much planning ahead. For Podcasters, you can be sure that your listeners...

Episode 032: Creating a Resource Hub for Your Podcast

Episode 032: Creating a Resource Hub for Your Podcast

You’re creating so much valuable content with your podcast episodes, but have you developed a resource hub to house all of that amazing content? Today, I’m sharing why I believe you should create a resource hub on your website for your podcast and a few things you can...

Three Graphics Your Podcast Needs

Three Graphics Your Podcast Needs

I know just how much time it takes to plan out a podcast and launch. You probably spent a lot of time and care in planning, prepping, and creating your podcast.. or maybe you're just getting started! If you're still in the research phase of your podcast, I have the...

Episode 031: Benefits of Batching Your Podcast Content

Episode 031: Benefits of Batching Your Podcast Content

Six months ago, I'd never even considered what content batching could do for my business, but since implementing it into my own work and my client work, it has made such a huge impact on my business. In this episode, I'm highlighting a few benefits of content batching...

Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Podcast

Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Podcast

So, you're ready to jump into the world of podcasting? You may have a concept, setup, and all of the tools necessary to get started- but have you named your show? This simple step can be one of the most challenging of all! The name of your podcast is your audience's...

Content Marketing for Your Chattanooga Small Business

Content Marketing for Your Chattanooga Small Business

 Content marketing is an important part of growing your Chattanooga small business in today's social media world. Small business owners are finding that traditional advertising sometimes isn't enough- today's audiences are looking for something more. Creating valuable...

Episode 029: Content Planning & Brainstorming for Your Podcast

Episode 029: Content Planning & Brainstorming for Your Podcast

Are you struggling to come up with new and engaging content to share on your podcast? Not to mention content that strategically markets your business, products, or services. Today's episode is going to help you nail down your initial content pillars, and potentially...

Episode 028: Organizing Your Podcast with a Project Management Tool

Episode 028: Organizing Your Podcast with a Project Management Tool

In any project you work on, it’s important to have a plan & a system that helps keep you organized and track your progress. I’m sharing behind the scenes in how I manage my own podcast AND my client’s podcast projects in a project management tool, like Asana!...

Being a Better Interviewer Starts with Your Questions

Being a Better Interviewer Starts with Your Questions

Interviewing guests on your podcast can be such a fun experience, and bring great benefits to your show! Not only do you get to chat with a friend or field expert, you can grow your audience with cross promotion with your guest, and you can add some variety into your...

Episode 027: How Financial Freedom Has Allowed Me to Chase My Dreams

Episode 027: How Financial Freedom Has Allowed Me to Chase My Dreams

Financial freedom has a nice ring to it, huh? It’s a buzzword for a reason—there is so much freedom that comes with having a little less responsibility on you financially.  In today’s episode, I’m highlighting a few ways that financial freedom has impacted my...

Using Honeybook to Manage Your Podcast Guests

Using Honeybook to Manage Your Podcast Guests

Featuring guests on your podcast can be a great benefit to your show and a lot of fun! Many podcasters host guests frequently on their podcasts. Yet, many just starting out in the podcast world aren’t aware of all that goes into preparing and planning guest features....

Episode 025: How to Structure Your Podcast Episodes

Episode 025: How to Structure Your Podcast Episodes

You sit down to record your podcast content, but what are you supposed to include? Today's episode is all about the structural components that make up a podcast episode and the different ways you can arrange them! Listen in as I describe some of the most popular...

Episode 024: How to Pitch Podcast Guests to Come on Your Show

Episode 024: How to Pitch Podcast Guests to Come on Your Show

Securing guests on your podcast isn't as easy as a simple ask—you need to put a little bit of thought into it. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to craft perfect pitches to secure guests to come on your show! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to...

Make Money for Your Podcast through Memberships

Make Money for Your Podcast through Memberships

Do you have a launched podcast that you are looking to make a reliable income from? Creating and sustaining your podcast requires a rather large investment of time and money. Continuously putting out great content for your audience may take more resources than you...

Episode 023: Pitching Yourself as a Guest on Podcasts

Episode 023: Pitching Yourself as a Guest on Podcasts

Let's expand your reach and share your knowledge with other—let's pitch you for some podcast interviews! Being a guest has a ton of benefits, but there's one thing standing in your way of landing those opportunities... your pitch. In today's episode, I'm sharing how...

Episode 022: Podcast Planning for Hopeful Hosts

Episode 022: Podcast Planning for Hopeful Hosts

Launching a podcast can really be as simple or complicated as you want to make it. As someone who’s managed and produced podcasts for the last four years, I want to help you understand a few things you should consider while planning your podcast concept or launch. In...

Organizing Podcast Interviews & Setting Your Guests Up for Success

Organizing Podcast Interviews & Setting Your Guests Up for Success

Hosting a guest on your podcast can be so exciting! You as a host have the opportunity to learn from experts with your audience or just have a chat with a friend. Episodes that feature a guest can bring in new listeners as well provide something different to your...

Episode 021: How Do I Get My Podcast on Podcast Players

Episode 021: How Do I Get My Podcast on Podcast Players

So you're familiar with the concept of podcasting, but you're probably wondering... how do I actually get this content out there on every podcast platform? I have the answers! Join me every Monday in August for a new episode all about podcasting! In this episode, I'm...

Episode 020: How We Paid Off Our House in Five Years

Episode 020: How We Paid Off Our House in Five Years

We did it! It's been nearly a year since we paid off our house and I'm sharing some of the details that led to paying off our home and how it's impacted our lives since (especially in the last year)! Listen in as I debunk three common myths people have about paying...

7 Things A Podcast Producer Can Do For Your Podcast

7 Things A Podcast Producer Can Do For Your Podcast

All podcast creators know the amount that goes into the production of a podcast! There are so many small yet important details that add up to create a great show. Whether you’re looking to launch or have been podcasting for a while, outsourcing your podcast production...

Episode 019: 5 Plugins to Install on Your WordPress Site

Episode 019: 5 Plugins to Install on Your WordPress Site

Are you getting the most out of your wordpress website's functionality? In today's quick 9 minute episode, I'm sharing 5 plugins you should install on your wordpress site! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast...

How Content Batching Can Streamline Your Podcast Creation

How Content Batching Can Streamline Your Podcast Creation

Creating content for your podcast can be the easiest and simultaneously hardest part of running your podcast—that's where content batching helps. Every creator knows that there are days, even weeks, where ideas come easy and pumping out content feels like nothing. But...

Chattanooga Brand Photographer for Yoga Instructors

Chattanooga Brand Photographer for Yoga Instructors

Building a brand is a crucial part of establishing yourself  in any field.  By presenting a cohesive brand you're presenting an image that reflects you. One major part of branding is your brand photography! Gaffin Creative is a Chattanooga Brand Photographer who works...

How To Cross-Promote Your Content on Your Podcast

How To Cross-Promote Your Content on Your Podcast

A podcast is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and creatives to build a relationship with their audience. Hosting a podcast can also become a mode of free marketing for yourself. For those who provide a product or service beyond their podcast content, a podcast...

3 Tools You’ll Need to Produce Your Podcast

3 Tools You’ll Need to Produce Your Podcast

Starting your podcasting journey is a process with many steps. You'll start with the fun stuff- creating and conceptualizing the show. Then you’re faced with the decision of how you’ll produce your show. You could either hire a producer ( like Gaffin Creative) or...

What You Need To Know about Spotify Podcast Rankings

What You Need To Know about Spotify Podcast Rankings

Spotify has quickly grown to become one of the most popular platforms for podcast listening. As they’ve grown, Spotify has updated its podcast charts to help growing podcasts connect with new audiences. A refreshed algorithm and expanded charts provide a larger...

Six Structural Components of A Podcast Episode

Six Structural Components of A Podcast Episode

Your podcast is the place for you to express your ideas, expertise, and really whatever you want. When planning your content you’ll want to structure your episodes in a way most comfortable for you and fitting to your show.  There are a few common ways in which...

Episode 014: Overwhelmed? You Can Take A Break

Episode 014: Overwhelmed? You Can Take A Break

We talk a lot about feeling overwhelmed on this podcast—both in business in life. While I mostly offer solutions, I've neglected to share the most important one: taking a break. In today's episode, I'm sharing about why you haven't seen a new episode from me in two...

3 Things to Include in Your Podcast Show Notes

3 Things to Include in Your Podcast Show Notes

Creating show notes for your podcast is a great benefit for both you and your listeners! Your show notes are essentially the key topics you cover in the particular episode. This is also the place that you can provide resources, social links, and even products you...

How to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Programs

How to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Programs

Podcasting is a great resource for creators and educators in every field.  Creating and launching a great podcast requires some investment. The cost of equipment, membership fees for the necessary programs, any promotions you run, and all the other costs can...

Chattanooga Brand Photographer for Entrepreneurs

Chattanooga Brand Photographer for Entrepreneurs

What does it meant to hire a brand photographer for entrepreneurs? Well, your brand and everything that goes with it represent who you are and what you do. After working so hard to define that, it's important that it's reflected in your brand photography. Successful...

How Often Should You Release Podcast Episodes?

How Often Should You Release Podcast Episodes?

Your podcast is launched! All your hard work has paid off and you’ve released your few episodes. So, what’s next? When planning your show, one major decision to make is how often you will release your episodes.  Your release schedule is totally up to you! This...

Episode 013: How to Know When You Should Outsource Podcast Editing

Episode 013: How to Know When You Should Outsource Podcast Editing

What does it mean to outsource your podcast editing? How do you when it's the right time to hand your podcast production over to someone else? In this episode, I'm breaking down the responsibilities I handle for my clients, the time you could save by outsourcing your...

5 Things to Include on Your Speaking Page to Pitch Yourself

5 Things to Include on Your Speaking Page to Pitch Yourself

Are you wanting to launch yourself as a public speaker? Or simply looking to land more opportunities on podcasts or at speaking events? The best way to establish yourself as a voice in your field is to provide a speaking page on your site.  A speaking page is your...

Episode 012: What I Learned After Opening a Photography Studio

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...

How to Build Your Podcast Launch Team

How to Build Your Podcast Launch Team

Ready to launch your new podcast? As your launch day approaches, you’ll want to prepare the tools to promote your new show. One easy and free tool you can use is a podcast launch team!  A podcast launch team is a group of people who will help you promote your...

Episode 011: Using Google Search Console for SEO Planning

Episode 011: Using Google Search Console for SEO Planning

Are you planning your search engine optimization strategy based off of tangible data in your business? Today we're exploring how Google Search Console can help you strategically plan your content. Listen in as I share how to set up Google Search Console, my favorite...

Apple Subscriptions for Podcast Listeners & Hosts

Apple Subscriptions for Podcast Listeners & Hosts

Apple just recently announced the arrival of Apple Podcast Subscriptions, a service that allows creators to offer unique benefits to paying listeners. There are many features to this new program, many of them designed with the goal of empowering creators.  This...

5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Podcast

5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Podcast

Podcasts have quickly risen in popularity over the past few years. The accessibility of this style of content creates a platform for creators to connect with their audience in a way they had not been able to before. Podcasts are able to create a personal interaction...

Episode 009: 3 Ways to Get Out of a Content Creation Rut

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...

Virtual Recording Platforms for Your Podcast

Virtual Recording Platforms for Your Podcast

Guest interviews on your podcast can be some of the most interesting and entertaining episodes you create. Yet, reaching guests can sometimes present a challenge with long distances. Luckily there are many recording platforms that allow you to reach your guests...

Episode 008: How Do I Pay Myself from My LLC?

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...

The Importance of Using a Podcast Guest Contract

The Importance of Using a Podcast Guest Contract

Hosting guests on your podcast is a great experience for you, your guest, and your listeners! This is a chance to network, provide insight from other experts, and have some fun on your show. But, before you host a guest, it’s important to understand the role that a...

Episode 007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?

Episode 007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?

You're ready to launch a podcast, but how much have you budgeted for it? Podcasting isn't free and I'm here to tell you just how much you should be ready to spend when you start a podcast! In today's episode, I'm breaking down what it looks like to pay for a podcast,...

3 Reasons to Launch Your Podcast with Multiple Episodes

3 Reasons to Launch Your Podcast with Multiple Episodes

Launching a podcast comes with many decisions, one important one being how many episodes to publish on your launch day. At Gaffin Creative, we encourage all of our podcasts to launch with at least 3 episodes! Posting multiple episodes when you launch brings a variety...

Episode 006: What to Consider Before You Launch a Podcast

Episode 006: What to Consider Before You Launch a Podcast

In the last year, we’ve seen an explosive rise in the podcast industry. You likely know a few people who've launched them and thought about the possibility of launching one yourself. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few things you should consider before you launch a...

Where You Can License Royalty Free Podcast Music

Where You Can License Royalty Free Podcast Music

Finding music you can use on your podcast isn't as tough of a task as you might believe. There are a variety of websites that sell licenses for royalty free music. It's important that you're looking for two things when searching for music: Royalty Free MusicLicensing...

Episode 005: How I Paid Off My Student Loan Debt

Episode 005: How I Paid Off My Student Loan Debt

Does it feel like you're being crushed by a pile of student loan debt that will never be paid off? In this episode of Clocking In, we're discussing all things related to student loans and how I paid off my $36 thousand dollars of student loan debt in two and a half...

What to Include In Your Podcast Guest Media Kit

What to Include In Your Podcast Guest Media Kit

Being a guest on podcasts can help grow your brand, influence, and eligibility to speak on stages. Once you’ve been accepted as a guest on a podcast, the host or producer will likely reach out for your assets or media kit. Let’s make their job a little easier by...

5 Simple Ways to Improve SEO for Your Podcast Show Notes

5 Simple Ways to Improve SEO for Your Podcast Show Notes

One of the best ways to help grow your website traffic, along with your podcast listenership, is through Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Improving your SEO simply means that you are increasing your ‘searchability’ organically within Google. You can improve the...

Episode 003: Tax Prep for Entrepreneurs

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

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...

Episode 001: 5 Lessons My Mom Taught Me About Money

Episode 001: 5 Lessons My Mom Taught Me About Money

Does money stress you out? I feel ya! Finances, budgeting, and retirement are never fun to think about, but taking control over them will empower you to have so much freedom from that stress. In this first episode of Clocking In, I'm throwing it back to my childhood...

Why Your Podcast Needs a Trailer

Why Your Podcast Needs a Trailer

Want to build your podcast audience before you even launch? One major way to attract an audience is through a podcast trailer.  Like the trailer you might see for a movie, this short synopsis of your content will encourage listeners to engage with your podcast....

How to Get Featured on Apple Podcasts’ New & Noteworthy

How to Get Featured on Apple Podcasts’ New & Noteworthy

Apple Podcasts is one of the most popular podcast players today. Within the platform, Apple curates a selection of what is called “New & Noteworthy” podcasts, just as the name suggests, these are new shows that Apple sees as noteworthy. Getting featured here is a...

Three Reasons You Should Transcribe Your Podcast

Three Reasons You Should Transcribe Your Podcast

A major step to growing your podcast’s audience is transcribing your episodes. A transcription of your podcast is simply the audio of your content converted to text. This can be done manually, by typing word-for-word the entirety of every episode, or automatically by...

What to Include in Your Podcast Intro and Outro

What to Include in Your Podcast Intro and Outro

What’s the first and last thing you hear when you start a podcast? The intro and outro! Every podcast has them, and your podcast needs them too. The tricky part is getting a solid intro and outro done well. It’s best to go into it with a plan, so here we have a basic...

Podcast Gear & Equipment for Beginners

Podcast Gear & Equipment for Beginners

You're ready to launch your dream podcast and turn it into a reality, right? First you'll need some equipment! There are so many options out there when it comes to podcasting equipment and tools, but today I'm sharing my exact recording setup (plus a few additional...

What to Include in Your Podcast Trailer

What to Include in Your Podcast Trailer

One of the most important parts of starting your own podcast is executing an impactful trailer to draw potential listeners in. But, what goes into your trailer? There are many things you can include in your trailer, but today, we'll be covering the baseline elements:...

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