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179: The 3 Podcasting Patterns That Are Driving Real Business Results Right Now
What can you learn from listening to other podcasters? In this episode, I’m breaking down three patterns in podcasting that I’ve noticed my clients and retreat attendees using to grow their shows. I’m connecting the dots so that you can build intentionality,...
178: Speak Your Dreams Into Existence
What if you gave yourself permission to say your biggest podcast dreams out loud? That’s exactly what we invited every single attendee to do at this year’s Mic Check Retreat. It was a room full of dreamers and doers, of people willing to declare their vision before it...
177: What Podcasting Can Do For Your Business
Ever wonder if podcasting would make a difference in your business? In today’s episode, I’m passing the mic to a few of our Gaffin Creative clients, who are answering the question: what has podcasting done for your business? Listen in on their stories about what’s...
176: Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: Real Advice from Seasoned Podcasters
Ever wish you could eavesdrop on a candid conversation among seasoned podcasters? At Mic Check Retreat, I had the privilege of hosting a roundtable discussion with our incredible group of podcast attendees. We jumped into the real stories behind our shows—the...
175: Your Podcast Is Working, Even If It Feels Like It’s Not
Think your podcast isn’t converting? Think again! In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story about the connection between a sale in my digital shop and a three-year-old episode of Clocking In. Plus, I’m diving into my tips for creating long-term success with...
174: Building a Podcast That Supports Your Life—Not Just Your Hustle [A Personal Update]
Grief doesn’t send a calendar invite. In this episode, I’m coming to you raw and vulnerable, sharing a deeply personal journey through one of the hardest seasons of my life. Over the past four months, I lost two of my grandparents—one just a week ago. Through these...

Welcome to the Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin!
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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How We Leveraged Our Sponsor Booth to Create Podcast Content
Photos by Angelica Marie Photography Pop quiz: What’s the ROI on a conference booth? If you answered “visibility,” “networking,” or “swag giveaways,” you’re not wrong—but when Gaffin Creative showed up at the Creative Educator Conference, we had something bigger in...
7 Organic Strategies to Grow Your Podcast Audience (Without Spending a Dime)
If you’ve ever googled “how to grow a podcast audience” and been met with a dozen paid ad strategies, let me stop you right there. Yes, ads can work—but they’re not the only (or best) way to grow, especially when you’re building a show that supports your business...
The Ultimate Podcast Growth Blueprint: Strategies to Expand Your Audience
Growing a podcast isn't just about increasing download numbers; it's about building a loyal community, enhancing your brand authority, and creating sustainable growth. Gaffin Creative's "Grow Your Podcast" series offers a structured approach to achieving these goals....

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