Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

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 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.Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com.Review full show notes and transcript at clockinginpodcast.com!Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for 2023.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and resources for today's episode at clockinginpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 back in their own podcast and what results they saw from it!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com.Review full show notes and transcript at clockinginpodcast.com!Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comConnect with BonnieBonnie BakhtiariThe Brand Strategy PodcastBonnie's InstagramConnect with BreeBree PairThrive Blogger PodcastBree's InstagramThrive's InstagramConnect with LayleeLaylee EmadiSo, Here's the Thing PodcastLaylee's InstagramCreative Educator Conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 brought to you 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.Review full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com.Mentioned in this episode:Mic Check SocietyEpisode 80 with Magan WardEpisode 82 with Christina LenkowskiToday's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com.Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast is a great building block to growing your speaking career! In today's episode, we're walking through the benefits of a podcast for speakers and how you can get started building your skillset today even without a podcast!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Today’s episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a community for podcasters. Each month, I’m dropping an exclusive training, hosting a monthly hot-seat call and coworking sessions, plus you’ll get access to our Facebook group to connect with and network with other podcasters! Enroll Now >>Review full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Mic Check SocietySparkEpisode 78Episode 81Episode 82Jessica RasdallJess EkstromLaunch a PodcastOutsource My Podcast Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast guest.Christina Lenkowski is a forward-thinking podcast publicist and educator for entrepreneurs, speakers and authors looking to expand their credibility and go from “best-kept secret” to “go-to expert” in their industries through being a guest on other people’s podcasts. In 2019, after 13 years working in the PR realm, Christina discovered what being a guest on podcasts did for her online-based business -- since then she’s dedicated her work to helping other business owners, particularly women, see the same kind of results. She’s been a guest on over 40 podcasts, including Her Empire Builder, Proffitt Podcast and The Heather Sager Show, and helped her private clients get booked on over 250 top-rated shows, including The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall, The Copywriter Club and Get Paid with Claire Pelletreau, among others. Christina lives in Boise, Idaho, USA, with her husband and daughter.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com.Connect with Christinapodcastpublicityquiz.comWebsite:: https://www.publicityxchristina.com/Social Handles:: @publicityxchristina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode 080 with Magan Ward which prompted the idea for today's topic.Today’s episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a community for podcasters. Each month, I’m dropping an exclusive training, hosting a monthly hot-seat call and coworking sessions, plus you’ll get access to our Facebook group to connect with and network with other podcasters!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 their audiences, increase downloads, and grow their email list by leveraging their email and podcast platforms alongside one another with marketing strategies that think outside the box.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com.Connect with Magan:http://maganward.com/www.maganward.com/popuppodcastsystemmodule1freewww.maganward.com/podcasters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you optimizing your podcast show notes or website content for search engines? Let's see if it's working! In today's episode, I'm walking you through how to track your SEO efforts to ensure your search engine optimization works for you!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review the show notes and transcript for this episode at clockinginpodcast.comToday’s episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a community for podcasters. Each month, I’m dropping an exclusive training, hosting a monthly hot-seat call and coworking sessions, plus you’ll get access to our Facebook group to connect with and network with other podcasters! Grab your seat inside Mic Check Society today!LEARN MORE >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 content for your seo strategy!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, it’s been a lot about giving back to the podcasting community by providing education. I want to warn you though, like many passion projects or even work projects, it's easy to burn out and forget how much fun it can be. In today's episode, we are diving into the signs of when you've lost the fun in your podcast and the steps you can take to bring fun back into your show. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to reset the structure of your podcast? Day 3 of our Mini Podcast Audit Challenge will help get you there! Come join us inside the free Mini Podcast Audit Challenge today! Sign Up Now >>This week’s Mini Podcast Audit Challenge is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a brand new community for podcasters! Inside Mic Check Society, members get access to educational trainings for their podcast, monthly hot seat calls, and coworking sessions! If you’re ready to find community, collaborate with other podcasters, and take the next step to ensuring your podcast is working for you, come join us at micchecksociety.com!Learn More >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to reset the content of your podcast? Day 2 of our Mini Podcast Audit Challenge will help get you there! Come join us inside the free Mini Podcast Audit Challenge today! Sign Up Now >>This week’s Mini Podcast Audit Challenge is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a brand new community for podcasters! Inside Mic Check Society, members get access to educational trainings for their podcast, monthly hot seat calls, and coworking sessions! If you’re ready to find community, collaborate with other podcasters, and take the next step to ensuring your podcast is working for you, come join us at micchecksociety.com!Learn More >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Sign up for the Mini Podcast Audit Challenge at gaffincreative.com/audit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for solo podcast episodes, so I’m going to walk through how I plan for them. We're starting with the big picture because this will come in handy when you’re planning ahead and after you’ve run through your initial content.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Mini Podcast Audit ChallengeIf you have a podcast, don't miss out on our podcast audit challenge, happening August 16-18th!Sign Up >>Mic Check SocietyToday’s episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a community for podcasters. Each month, I’m dropping an exclusive training, hosting a monthly hot-seat call and coworking sessions, plus you’ll get access to our members-only Slack channel to connect with and network with other podcasters! Make sure you head here to get your name on the waitlist and be the first to know when we’ve launched to the public!Learn More >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, unfamiliar with how to approach planning them, or maybe you don’t ever want to host them unless you have to; the next two episodes will help you overcome those roadblocks.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and transcript at clockinginpodcast.comToday’s episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, a community for podcasters. Each month, I’m dropping an exclusive training, hosting a monthly hot-seat call and coworking sessions, plus you’ll get access to our members-only Slack channel to connect with and network with other podcasters! Make sure you head here to get your name on the waitlist and be the first to know when we’ve launched to the public!Learn more about Mic Check Society >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before starting this business full-time, I always said I could never be an educator. It wasn’t something I enjoyed—but when I started this podcast I quickly realized that I was lying to myself and I wanted to create resources for hopeful podcasters. While I still don’t see myself getting up on a stage anytime soon, I do LOVE offering education through podcasting, courses, shop products, and freebies! So, today, I am sharing the tools that I use in the educational branch of my brand that help me provide valuable resources to my audience. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have a love-hate relationship with boundaries and that’s because they’re hard. In any relationship, building boundaries feels like tough love for yourself, but can also leave you feeling inconsiderate or mean to the other person, but boundaries aren’t set just for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly what I mean by this, the boundaries I’ve placed in my business, and how to approach setting boundaries with your clients. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m a HUGE proponent of traveling—it’s always been something I’ve been passionate about! When I became a full-time business owner, I knew that traveling would be a big part of my business. Being able to take time off when I wanted was and is so important to me. Since starting my business I have learned how to prepare for vacations and I want to share how you can do the same in your business. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are your business goals going according to plan? Now is the perfect time to reflect and reset! In today's episode, we're exploring a few ways you can reset your business to ensure it still fits your hope for your business, your life's needs, and still serves your clients well!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Check out the full show notes at gaffincreative.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in April, I released an episode about preparing for a sabbatical. Well, this month I took two weeks off of work and was able to enjoy time with my family and mastermind. How did that sabbatical go? Let's chat about it. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast numbers can be a great tool for your business podcast. They are just vanity metrics, but looking at the right stats can help you move closer to accomplishing your podcast's goal. Today, we're diving into what numbers to look at, breaking down what they mean, and what to consider with each.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Today's episode is brought to you by my Podcast Statistics Report, available for purchase here! This Canva template will help you review your monthly numbers in an easily digestible way by plugging in those numbers and stats and reviewing your progress over time. I use this report to help my podcast clients every single month, to make it easy for them to review their podcast success over time. Go to the Shop >> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your podcast listeners are likely ideal clients, but are you converting them into leads? Most of my clients are using their podcasts for this very reason! A podcast is a great marketing tool for your business, especially if you’re a service provider, sell digital products, or are in the coaching and education space! In today’s episode, we’re talking about turning your podcast listeners into leads, then even paying clients! Today's episode is brought to you by Podcast Launch Program, my 6-week group coaching program for future podcast hosts looking to launch their podcast with guided support, education, and a community of podcasters. Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll receive a weekly audio or video lesson, participate in coworking sessions, connect with other podcasters, and go through the planning and launch process with me.From planning out your podcast concept, to building systems and workflows, mapping out your content and marketing strategy, to recording and producing, we’ll make sure your podcast is ready for launch and submitted to every player! Plus you’ll get two additional weeks of support!If this sounds like the right fit for you, make sure you head to the link in the show notes to learn more and enroll now! Podcast Launch Program kicks off on June 22nd with our initial kickoff call, then over the next 6 weeks, we’ll focus in on deep work so your podcast is ready to launch by the end of the summer!Learn more at https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-launch-program/You can review today's show notes and transcript at clockinginpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final day of the Podcast Planning Challenge! Today’s bonus episode is here to highlight what's happening on day three of the challenge—where we’re focusing on scripting and writing podcast content, including your intro, outro, and trailer. I’ll be guiding you through ideas in today’s prompt, how to structure each, and what to make sure you include! If you're ready to plan your podcast concept, head to gaffincreative.com/challenge to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day two of the Podcast Planning Challenge! Today’s bonus episode is here to highlight what's happening on day two of the challenge—where we’re focusing on the podcast content, including your selecting from the primary categories offered on podcast players, checking out music options, and brainstorming content topics! If you're ready to plan your podcast concept, head to gaffincreative.com/challenge to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We'r coming at you this week with a few special bonus episodes, brought to you by my Podcast Planning Challenge, happening this week! Today’s little bonus is here to highlight exactly what’s happening in the challenge, along with the particulars of today’s challenge prompt! If you're ready to plan your podcast over the next three days, head to gaffincreative.com/challenge to sign up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me today where I'm discussing the perfect timeline for your launching a podcast. Every podcast is different, some launches can be done in a day while some need at least six weeks. We're covering what each week of your launch will cover, what you'll accomplish, and how to choose the best timeline for your podcast.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Utilizing a podcast as part of your content strategy is something our team at Gaffin Creative is pretty familiar with, but creating that much content can be time consuming—that's why I knew I had to bring in the queen of batching and content marketing! My dear friend, Amanda Warfield, joined me in this valuable conversation to share about the importance of batching and how you can get started if you're looking to implement it into your content marketing strategy!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review the full show notes and transcript at:https://gaffincreative.com/how-to-batch-content-for-your-business-with-amanda-warfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for me. Today, we're going to dive into how I outline and script my podcast episodes. This episode will hopefully answer whether or not you should be scripting your solo podcast episodes. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast specifically at launch. If you're curious how to accomplish your launch goals and successfully start your podcast, let's get started. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 you should have in place before launching a podcast!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.If you're thinking about launching a podcast or growing your existing podcast, make sure you're signed up for our newsletter! Inside this newsletter, we share weekly content about podcasting, resources, and more—plus you'll be the first to know about exciting new offerings and opportunities!Sign up for the newsletter >>Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:CanvaPlanolyNamecheapWordpressFlodesk | Get 50% off with my affiliate link!gaffincreative.com/newsletterEpisode 46gaffincreative.com/waitlistHaylee's InstagramThe links included in this episode may contain affiliate links, which means when you sign up or purchase through them, I will make a small commission. I only share products that I love and trust! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two weeks off work sounds amazing right, but when you’re running your own business, it can almost feel too overwhelming to consider all of the things you have to do to finalize it. Well today’s episode is covering exactly what I’m doing to prepare for two weeks off as a busy entrepreneur.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Get on the waitlist mentioned in this episode: gaffincreative.com/waitlistReview full show notes and resources at clockinginpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I get a lot of questions as a podcast producer about podcast production. 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 ask during their onboarding.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 implemented 6 things to maintain this work-life balance through the first quarter of this year. Today, I'm sharing those 6 things, how they impacted the Q1 of 2022, and how you can implement them into your business. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 who should be optimizing their show notes, why they should be, and how you can implement this into your content planning. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 type of people, you'd love to have a conversation with on your podcast. The truth is, though, within the many podcast pitches you receive most aren't going to be this ideal guest. In this episode, we're breaking down how you can vet your guests, the questions to ask potential guests, how to reject the ones that don't fit, and overall how to determine if a guest is right for your podcast. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosting guests on your podcasts comes with a lot of communication and coordination. This brings me to today's topic-managing guest pitches and communication. In today's episode, we are talking all about that guest communication. We will dive into the expectations that come with hosting a podcast, how to manage pitches, and also how to communicate with guests once they are booked for your show. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in continuing my interviews with my family, I sat down with my brother Tanner Robinson! Tanner joins us to talk about his career in small business, how small businesses can help others, and how you can support small businesses. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy International Women's Day friends! To celebrate, the time has come to introduce interviews on the podcast with a very special guest, my mom! Sandi Robinson joins us to talk about how entrepreneurship has grown and become more accepted, what loyalty to a company can look like, and the advice she'd give to someone just starting in their career!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are celebrating one full year of Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin! Over the last year of hosting my own show, I have learned more than I could have ever imagined. I am sharing the 6 Most Important Lessons I Learned in the Last Year. Listen in as I discuss the ways this podcast has taught me and helped me grow my business.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/051 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about why you would consider pitching yourself for a podcast guest interview and podcast guesting benefits that you can use as opportunities in your brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you repurposing podcast episode 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 episodes you're on without interfering with your own brand colors in your feed, highlight your featured episodes in your website's about section, plus how you can create full blog posts and content around podcasts you're a guest on!Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/049 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you utilizing your podcast to create additional content for your brand? Content repurposing may be highly underutilized in your marketing strategy! In today's episode, I'm sharing a few ways you can repurpose your content to create not only promotional materials for your podcast, but also brand new content as well!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Today’s episode is brought to you by Podcast Strategy Calls at Gaffin Creative. Whether you’re looking for a podcast planning call, a podcast audit, or full on podcast strategy, I offer a call specialize just for you! You can choose from three types of podcast strategy call that best fits your needs so that we can help you reach your podcast goals!Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/048 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to prioritizing things in my business, I typically look at my client work as the only priority, but that doesn’t mean that my own business and marketing responsibilities can just fall off my to-do list.It didn’t take me long to realize just how valuable outsourcing or hiring in my business would be for me. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why outsourcing is valuable, how it’s changed my business, and what I’m outsourcing in my own business.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I believe that create efficient systems and building simple workflows in your business can save you time and money as a business owner! In today’s episode, I’m sharing about the importance of systems and workflows in your business, how to approach creating them, and why I believe they can help define your success.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.Get access to the Podcast Workflow Mini Course, the Systems & Workflow Magic Bundle, and the tools mentioned in today's episode at gaffincreative.com/046 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many tools out there to use for your business, that it can be overwhelming to know which to use. I love hearing the different tools that other business owners use, so in today's episode, I'm sharing 5 tools that I truly believe make me a better business owner!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.This month, I'm offering an exclusive discount to my podcast listeners of $50 off Podcast Launch Kit! If you're looking to take the DIY approach to podcasting this year, Podcast Launch Kit is for you! Use the code CLOCKINGIN at podcastlaunchkit.com and enroll today!Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/045 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner on your goals list for 2022? Or maybe just being a better business owner? Because that’s certainly on my list! What if I told you it took me 10 years of side-hustling to decide to take my business full-time? Well it did! This week, we’re chatting all about becoming an entrepreneur or a small business owner! I have a ton of thoughts around this and honestly, after over a year of full-time entrepreneurship in this podcasting business, I’m so mad at myself for not doing it sooner.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.This month, I'm offering an exclusive discount to my podcast listeners of $50 off Podcast Launch Kit! If you're looking to take the DIY approach to podcasting this year, Podcast Launch Kit is for you! Use the code CLOCKINGIN at podcastlaunchkit.com and enroll today!Review full show notes and transcript at gaffincreative.com/044 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While you have probably already set all of your goals for 2022, have you asked yourself how those goals play a role in your life? This year, my goal is to be more intentional with my business based on plans I have for my life. In today's quick episode to kick off the new year, I'm sharing how I decided to do this and what this looks like for 2022! Listen in and make sure you're making your business work for your life!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.