Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts
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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 podcast about podcasting was built to help you merge your love of conversation, education, and business. On this show, you'll discover essential tools for podcasters and explore podcast growth, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your podcast. We cover everything from podcasting for beginners to advanced podcast strategy, offering podcasting tips that can help you at any stage of your journey. Learn about launching a podcast, developing a content plan, and monetizing a podcast effectively. Each episode is packed with podcasting education to empower you with the knowledge you need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of podcasting. If you've been asking yourself, "How can I grow my show?," this is the podcast for you! Join Haylee Gaffin each week to hear stories and advice on life, entrepreneurship, business, and podcasting! Haylee is the owner of Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. This show is brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production agency for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about launching and growing your podcast with Gaffin Creative gaffincreative.com. Let's Connect: gaffincreative.com instagram.com/hayleegaffin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 203: 5 Ways to Use Email Marketing with Your Podcast

    1D AGO

    203: 5 Ways to Use Email Marketing with Your Podcast

    Are you podcast and email marketing working together? In today’s episode, I’m teaching you 5 strategies to leverage your podcast and email marketing together. You’ll learn how to drive downloads, convert listeners into buyers, and turn your podcast into your best lead generator.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  The state of email marketing in 2026 (1:00) Repurpose your podcast into email content (2:45) Drive downloads to older episodes and feed your funnels (7:19) Convert listeners into buyers (10:49) Turn your podcast into your best lead generator (12:42) Segment your list (14:23) Mentioned in this Episode: Gaffin Creative Podlinks: gaffincreative.com/podlinks Customize Your Podcast Player Icons: gaffincreative.com/podlinks-canva-template Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Website: gaffincreative.com Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MnkeoLB5oG8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  2. 202: This Simple Strategy Can Grow Your Downloads with Your Existing Audience

    FEB 10

    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 in a way that adds value, feels natural, and guides listeners without overwhelming them. Plus, I’m giving you a plug-and-play formula for how to do it and examples you can steal. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  The simple strategy for growing downloads on old episodes (1:38) The formula for mentioning an old episode (2:25) Creating compilation content from old episodes (4:48) Practical advice for sharing old episodes (5:52) Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 143: Can Your Podcast Generate You Revenue? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster] Episode 194: Reflecting on 2025 Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Website: gaffincreative.com Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/mBU5XeyNH88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  3. 201: How to Create a Solid Hook for the Start of Your Podcast Episode

    FEB 3

    201: How to Create a Solid Hook for the Start of 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 next.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Why you shouldn’t start with your podcast intro (1:35) How I recommend you start your episodes (2:19) What makes a great hook (3:02) Four types of hooks for your podcast (3:34) Tips for creating intentional hooks (4:51) Opening with a clip from the episode (6:18) Mastering the first 20 seconds (7:49) Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Website: gaffincreative.com Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LJSzClq9Bp0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  4. 200: What Your Podcast Numbers Are Really Telling You

    JAN 27

    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 podcasters.  Register for our Data Review Call on February 2nd: gaffincreative.com/ssbts Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Why your monthly data matters (1:38) Which numbers to pay attention to (2:28) What do you want your podcast to do this year? (3:39) Marketing with a realistic capacity (4:36) Questions for reviewing your data (5:30) Behind-the-scenes of Soundboard Society (7:12) Mentioned in this Episode: Register for our Data Review Call: gaffincreative.com/ssbts Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/2tW4vw10rye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  5. 199: Looking for a Sign to Launch a Podcast? This is it!

    JAN 20

    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 for finally launching the podcast you’ve been dreaming about. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Your podcast is a business asset (1:08) Yes, you should start a podcast (2:05) The Podcast Planning Challenge (2:33) Now is the perfect time to plan your podcast (4:07) Mentioned in this Episode: The Podcast Planning Challenge: gaffincreative.com/challenge Podcast Launch VIP Day: gaffincreative.com/podcast-launch Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/CbRI9Y2XW8i Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
  6. 198: Which Podcast Mic is Worth Your Money? A Raw, Untreated Comparison

    JAN 13

    198: Which Podcast Mic is Worth Your Money? A Raw, Untreated Comparison

    Are you wondering which microphone is the best for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m putting some of the most common options to the test. Listen in for a side-by-side comparison of the more budget-friendly microphone choices available to podcasters.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Where I record Clocking In (1:12) Apple Macbook Pro (2:43) Apple Corded Headphones (3:19) Apple Airpods (4:11) Apple Airpod Pro (5:19)  Logitech Yeti (5:57) Samson Q2U (7:45) Shure SM58 (8:45) Mentioned in this Episode: The Podcast Gear We’re Using On Clocking In: gaffincreative.com/podcast-gear-list-for-clocking-in-with-haylee-gaffin Podcast Gear and Equipment for Beginners: gaffincreative.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners  Apple MacBook Pro: amzn.to/4rUO9Ev Apple EarPods: amzn.to/3XatnTo Apple AirPods: amzn.to/4rTzwBt Apple AirPods Pro: amzn.to/4rgt1s9 Logitech Blue Yeti: amzn.to/3S2XZUP Samson Q2U: amzn.to/3zHCaDW Shure SM58: amzn.to/4eP5EzL Shure SM7B: amzn.to/3JrDG1R Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/zD6gdKtl6JN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  7. 197: Audit Your Podcast Profitability with this Traffic Light Exercise

    JAN 6

    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 conversion and revenue from your podcast.  Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast. Find It Quickly:  Why alignment is step one of your profitability (1:29) The business and offer alignment exercise (4:07) A further sneak peak into the Podcast Profits Workshop (5:48) Mentioned in this Episode: Podcast Profits Workshop Registration: gaffincreative.com/roi-workshop/ Traffic Light Worksheet: gaffincreative.com/traffic-light-exercise Connect with Haylee: Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Review the transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/Zsmvy9CPbxn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  8. A Message to Podcasters Ready for More: Why 2026 Is the Year to Go All In on Your Podcast

    12/30/2025

    A Message to Podcasters Ready for More: Why 2026 Is the Year to Go All In on Your Podcast

    Before you start planning out your next quarter of podcast content, I want you to pause. Take a deep breath. And remember that your podcast isn’t just a marketing task on your checklist—it’s a platform with the power to transform your business. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the courage it takes to podcast, the progress you’ve already made, and the belief you need to carry into 2026. Whether you released one episode or fifty this year, I see you. You showed up. You built something real and that’s worth celebrating. Connect with Haylee: Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.com Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MGBRtG98l3U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3 min
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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 podcast about podcasting was built to help you merge your love of conversation, education, and business. On this show, you'll discover essential tools for podcasters and explore podcast growth, whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your podcast. We cover everything from podcasting for beginners to advanced podcast strategy, offering podcasting tips that can help you at any stage of your journey. Learn about launching a podcast, developing a content plan, and monetizing a podcast effectively. Each episode is packed with podcasting education to empower you with the knowledge you need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of podcasting. If you've been asking yourself, "How can I grow my show?," this is the podcast for you! Join Haylee Gaffin each week to hear stories and advice on life, entrepreneurship, business, and podcasting! Haylee is the owner of Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. This show is brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production agency for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about launching and growing your podcast with Gaffin Creative gaffincreative.com. Let's Connect: gaffincreative.com instagram.com/hayleegaffin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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