Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

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 sett...

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. Clock...

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...

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...

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 pr...

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,...

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 podca...

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/cha...

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 Aca...

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 Cr...

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 ab...

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 y...

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...

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 sta...

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 Cre...

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...

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 Cre...

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 the...

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...

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 as...

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. Clo...

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...

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 br...

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&nbsp...

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....