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202: This Simple Strategy Can Grow Your Downloads with Your Existing Audience
Your best content doesn’t have an expiration date—so why let it sit dormant in your feed? Today, I’m breaking down a super simple strategy for increasing downloads on your older content through your existing audience. We’ll walk through how to reference older episodes...
201: How to Create a Solid Hook for Your Podcast Episode
Are you losing listeners in the first five seconds of your show? Today’s episode is all about the impact that the opening of your show can make on listener retention. I’m diving into hooks: how to create them with intention and examples you can use when you record...
200: What Your Podcast Numbers Are Really Telling You
When was the last time you looked at your podcast numbers? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple review of your numbers and what to do with that data. Plus, get an inside look at a data review call within Soundboard Society, the coaching program for...
199: Looking for a Sign to Launch a Podcast? This is it!
Ready to launch your podcast in 2026? Today’s episode is a behind-the-scenes look at The Podcast Planning Challenge, happening next week. In this challenge, we’re taking a look at your podcast asset essentials, your content plan and strategy, and the overall blueprint...
198: Which Podcast Mic is Worth Your Money? A Raw, Untreated Comparison
Can you actually hear the difference between podcast microphones? Let’s find out. In this episode of Clocking In, I’m putting seven podcast microphones to the test—comparing everything from built-in laptop mics and Apple headphones to the industry favorites like the...
197: Audit Your Podcast Profitability with this Traffic Light Exercise
Is your podcast actually profitable, or is it just busy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a sneak peak of the Podcast Profits Workshop. This workshop is designed to help you better align your podcast with your business goals, and make the necessary tweaks to see more...
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Clocking In is the podcast for podcasters, entrepreneurs, and professionals making their way in the working world, while building their own personal brand in the podcasting industry. If you’re a podcaster (or even just dreaming about launching your own podcast someday), this show was built to help you merge your love of conversation, education, and business.
Join Haylee each week to hear stories and advice on life, entrepreneurship, business, and podcasting! Haylee Gaffin is the owner of Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs.
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3 Simple Podcast SEO Tweaks That Can Boost Your Listener Count
You’ve got great content. You’re consistent. You’ve nailed your message.But your listener count? It’s not moving much. Here’s the secret most podcasters miss: your discoverability isn’t just about marketing. It’s about Podcast Player SEO (PSO)—how well your show...
How to Use a Private Podcast as a Lead Magnet or Digital Product
There’s a new wave happening in the podcasting world—one that blends education, exclusivity, and conversion strategy in a single, powerful format: private podcasts. Unlike your public podcast, a private podcast isn’t available on every platform. Instead, it’s...
What to Say on Your Podcast When You’re Launching (Without Sounding Salesy)
You’re launching something new—yay! You’ve got the offer. The strategy. The landing page. The energy. And you know your podcast could be a major asset in getting the word out. But then the doubts creep in... “How many times can I talk about this offer without sounding...
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