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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...
196: How I Invested in My Podcast Agency in 2025
Last year, I flew to every event I could and poured money into programs and travel. This year? I doubled down on people and purpose—and everything changed. 2025 was a transformational year for my business. It was our highest revenue year ever, our biggest client...
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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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The Only Podcast Tools You Need to Launch (and Which Ones to Skip)
Let’s cut to the chase: launching a podcast does not require a $5,000 setup, six different subscriptions, or a closet full of foam panels. What it does require? A handful of the right tools, a bit of strategy, and a message that matters. Whether you’re a business...
3 Signs Your Podcast Isn’t Doing Enough for Your Business
You launched your podcast with a vision. Maybe you wanted to create a platform to share your ideas, a way to build trust with your audience, maybe even a secret weapon to generate leads and grow your business. But somewhere between batching episodes and editing late...
Podcast Audience Growth Mistakes You’re Probably Making—and How to Fix Them
Let’s cut to it: If you’ve been publishing episodes week after week and your downloads still feel… stagnant, it’s not because podcasting is broken. It’s because growing a podcast audience takes more than just hitting publish. As a podcast strategist who works with...
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