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...

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...

Are you resistant to using video for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m diving into why I think you need to use video to promote your podcast and ways to do so without becoming a Youtuber. Plus, I’m sharing clever ways that my clients have utilized video for their...

Are you recording your podcast interviews on one track or two? In today's episode, we're exploring what it means to record a multi-track recording and the three benefits you'll have when you do record each participant individually! Today’s episode is brought to you by...

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,...

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...

Are you curious about the strategy involved in creating a podcast? In today’s episode, I’m beginning a new podcast review series to showcase my clients and share the strategy behind their episodes. First up is Bree Pair and the Thrive Blogger Podcast and we're deep...

Should you use templates for your podcast assets? In today's episode, I'm explaining why templates are a great starting point and sharing a few templates to consider when you're getting started or trying to grow your podcast! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced...

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...

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...

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...

Have you stepped into a conference experience not knowing anyone? In today's episode, I'm chatting with four new friends that I met at the 2024 Podfest Expo—a conference for podcasters. When I purchased my ticket to Podfest, I didn't know anyone who was going, yet...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you've been playing around with taking a break from your podcast, today three of my clients are sharing their own experience in taking a break from their podcast! Listen in to hear how Bree Pair, Laylee Emadi, and Bonnie Bakhtiari approached pausing and scaling...

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...

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...

Beginning a podcast can be daunting, so today are diving into a few things you should consider before jumping into the world of podcasting. Then I'm sharing three ways you can test the waters and try out podcasting before fully diving in. Make sure to listen to...

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...

Are you a creative educator or coach with a podcast? You can optimizing your podcast show notes for search engines to help drive warm leads directly to your website! In this episode, I'm sharing how this works, why you should do it, and your next steps to creating...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Over the last few episodes, I’ve shared about repurposing your podcast content and even how podcast guests can turn their interviews from other podcasts into additional content for their brand. Today, I want to share why you would consider pitching yourself for a...

Are you repurposing podcast episodes that you're interviewed on as additional content for your own brand? If content creation is important in your marketing plan then this strategy is a perfect fit for you! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can share about the...

There are dozens of steps you have to take in order to plan and launch a podcast. If you don’t have the time or you simply don’t want to learn every step of the process, I’ve created an offering just for you. In today’s episode I'm sharing about my podcast launch vip...

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!...

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...

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...

I've been an advocate for brand shoots for years, so today I'm sharing how you can use a brand shoot for your podcast and how to plan for it! Listen in as we chat about planning out your brand shoot to align with your next quarter of content! Make sure you download my...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are you wasting a ton of time managing your podcast because you don't have the appropriate templates in place? I've got you covered! Today, I'm sharing 5 templates every podcaster needs to streamline their podcast production (two of which you can grab in my shop)!...

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...

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...