Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

Securing guests on your podcast isn't as easy as a simple ask—you need to put a little bit of thought into it. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to craft perfect pitches to secure guests to come on your show! clockinginpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's expand your reach and share your knowledge with other—let's pitch you for some podcast interviews! Being a guest has a ton of benefits, but there's one thing standing in your way of landing those opportunities... your pitch. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to approach pitching, determine who to pitch, how to pitch, and crafting the perfect topics for your pitch! Clocking In with Haylee G...

Launching a podcast can really be as simple or complicated as you want to make it. As someone who’s managed and produced podcasts for the last four years, I want to help you understand a few things you should consider while planning your podcast concept or launch. In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing a few things you need to plan out before you launch your podcast! These concepts come strai...

So you're familiar with the concept of podcasting, but you're probably wondering... how do I actually get this content out there on every podcast platform? I have the answers! Join me every Monday in August for a new episode all about podcasting! In this episode, I'm sharing what you need to look for in a podcast hosting platform and which one I recommend to all of my clients! Clocking In with Hay...

We did it! It's been nearly a year since we paid off our house and I'm sharing some of the details that led to paying off our home and how it's impacted our lives since (especially in the last year)! Listen in as I debunk three common myths people have about paying off debt, along with a few really important steps that helped us on our journey to paying off our house (in just five years). Clocking...

Are you getting the most out of your wordpress website's functionality? In today's quick 9 minute episode, I'm sharing 5 plugins you should install on your wordpress site! 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...

Have you invested in professional or business education to grow more in knowledge, skills, or personal development? Today, I'm sharing all about my investment with The Laylee Emadi Mastermind! Listen in as I highlight what I loved, what I'd do different, and how I think hearing perspectives of others can impact your entire business plan for the better! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced an...

Are you wasting a ton of time managing your podcast because you don't have the appropriate templates in place? I've got you covered! Today, I'm sharing 5 templates every podcaster needs to streamline their podcast production (two of which you can grab in my shop)! Listen in as I share about email templates, interview outlines, graphics, and so much more in this important episode all about podcast...

If you're in the podcasting world, you've likely heard that Apple is releasing paid subscriptions starting tomorrow! By offering paid subscriptions within their platform, Apple is allowing podcasters to create exclusive content to subscribers in order to monetize their podcast. In today's episode, I'm sharing the pros and cons to using this new feature, but also highlighting a few changes you'll n...

What does your client experience say about you and your brand? Everything. Your clients are the only people you need to satisfy in your business, so it's important to make sure the experience they have goes above and beyond! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can improve your client experience in just a few steps to day, but then how becoming your own client can make the biggest impact in the...

We talk a lot about feeling overwhelmed on this podcast—both in business in life. While I mostly offer solutions, I've neglected to share the most important one: taking a break. In today's episode, I'm sharing about why you haven't seen a new episode from me in two weeks and what it can look like to take a break from something in your business or life when you get a little overwhelmed (or just are...

What does it mean to outsource your podcast editing? How do you when it's the right time to hand your podcast production over to someone else? In this episode, I'm breaking down the responsibilities I handle for my clients, the time you could save by outsourcing your podcast editing, and the reasons you should hire a producer for your podcast! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought...

Is your goal of opening a photography studio soon becoming a reality? Maybe you're still in the dreaming phase of it! If so, I'm sharing a few pieces of wisdom from one studio owner to another one. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain to give you an inside look at what it's like to be a studio owner, things I'm glad I did, advice I wish I'd had, and a few lessons I've learned through ex...

Are you planning your search engine optimization strategy based off of tangible data in your business? Today we're exploring how Google Search Console can help you strategically plan your content. Listen in as I share how to set up Google Search Console, my favorite features of the tool, and how I use the data within it to create a better SEO strategy for my website content. Clocking In with Hayle...

Are you showing up when people search for your services on Google? If not, it's likely due to a lack of optimization on your website for search engines. Join me as I walk through a beginner's guide to search engine optimization (SEO) in this episode and help you optimize your website for search engines. Listen in as I give examples and share a couple of my favorite tools for beginners. Clocking In...

Creating content for your business can feel like a full time job. while content creation is one of the hottest marketing tools around (and probably isn't going away anytime soon), it's extremely time consuming. To me, the benefits outweigh the workload, as it is the key to driving value to your existing and potential customers without actually having to market to them and advertise to them. Today...

Are you consistently paying yourself the money you deserve as a business owner? Determining how much to pay yourself and how frequently, can be a daunting task. I'm sharing how I've approached paying myself consistently for the last three and a half years! I'm also sharing how I pay myself in slow seasons, plan paid vacations, and give myself bonuses! Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and...

You're ready to launch a podcast, but how much have you budgeted for it? Podcasting isn't free and I'm here to tell you just how much you should be ready to spend when you start a podcast! In today's episode, I'm breaking down what it looks like to pay for a podcast, from basic start up pricing to outsourcing the graphics, production, and pretty much everything outside of hitting the record button...

In the last year, we’ve seen an explosive rise in the podcast industry. You likely know a few people who've launched them and thought about the possibility of launching one yourself. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few things you should consider before you launch a podcast! Listen in to get my thoughts on prepping for a podcast and the process I walk my clients through prior to working with me!...

Does it feel like you're being crushed by a pile of student loan debt that will never be paid off? In this episode of Clocking In, we're discussing all things related to student loans and how I paid off my $36 thousand dollars of student loan debt in two and a half years. Listen in as I share what I did, what I'd do differently, and my advice to those currently making payments on their student loa...

Have you figured out what success looks like for you and your life? It's likely different from other women around you, or maybe you aren't sure what it should look like. Let's talk about it! In this episode of Clocking In, we're celebrating International Women's Day by discussing the importance of cheering on other women, especially when their idea of success differs from our own! Listen in as I s...

We're quickly approaching that time of the year, when taxes begin to really stress us out. As an entrepreneur, tax time can be even more overwhelming if you're not doing to work on the front end to prep for tax time. In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing the things that I do in my own business to ensure I have a smooth (and rewarding) experience at tax time. From handling my own bookkeeping...

Are you thinking about starting a podcast for your business, but are stuck on how to truly use it as a tool in your business (or even your profession)? In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing a few potential ways you can use a podcast to serve your audience, grow your business, and make more money. Listen in as I share a few ways that I'll be using my podcast to serve my business as well! Cloc...

Does money stress you out? I feel ya! Finances, budgeting, and retirement are never fun to think about, but taking control over them will empower you to have so much freedom from that stress. In this first episode of Clocking In, I'm throwing it back to my childhood and sharing 5 important lessons my mom taught me about money when I was growing up. Listen in to hear how her lessons influenced my m...

Welcome to the trailer for the Clocking in Podcast, the podcast for entrepreneurs and professionals making their way in the working world. I’m your host, Haylee Gaffin and I’m pumped to share that we’ll be launching this podcast on March 1st. On this podcast, we’ll be talking to and about powerful women. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your business, a professional working your way up the...