Should you invest in advertising for your podcast? In today’s episode, I”m sharing the power in paid advertising for podcast growth. 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. 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.Time-stamps:No longer relying on organic marketing (1:46)Social media advertising (3:40)Advertising on other podcasts (6:06)Placing ads within podcasts (8:08)Advertising on podcast players (13:04)Other opportunities for podcast advertisement (18:37)In-person events and community advertising(19:29)Measuring your success in advertising efforts (20:13)Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 146Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can your podcast keep you top of mind? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how many podcasters use their show to build a trusted brand and stay top of mind with their audience. 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. 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.Time-stamps:Why trust is crucial for your brand and business (1:48)Building authority through consistency (4:22)Positioning yourself as an expert (9:28)Creating trust through authenticity (12:21)Staying top of mind (15:06)Podcast Resources:Episode 139: How Vulnerable Should I Be On My Podcast?: gaffincreative.com/139-how-vulnerable-should-i-be-on-my-podcastAbout Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.com/about-usMic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to start creating b-roll and behind the scenes content? In today’s episode, I’m featuring my client Quianna Marie of Quianna Marie Weekly. Quianna shares 30 easy ideas for capturing business b-roll, plus mindset shifts to maximize your marketing efforts and create brand awareness. This episode originally aired on episode 147 of Quianna Marie Weekly. 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. 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.Time-stamps:The importance of b-roll and behind-the-scenes (8:39) 3:34Safety tips and reminders (9:19)The gear you need for behind-the-scenes (12:36)How to set up and use b-roll (16:37)Computer vibes (19:09)Client experience vibes (25:01)Authority vibes (32:34)Mentioned in This Episode:Quianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarieQuianna Marie Weekly Episode 147: quiannamarieblog.com/2024/07/15/147-bloom-with-b-roll-easy-b-roll-ideas-for-business-ownersMic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreatMic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you earn an income from your podcast outside of monetizing? Today’s episode is the last in my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and I’m sharing a number of ideas of how you can leverage your podcast for paid events. 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. 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.Time-stamps:How you position your podcast (2:08)Becoming a paid speaker (3:16)Highlight your experiences (3:47)Invite event hosts onto your show (5:08)Invest time into your content (6:16)Practice speaking (6:54)Offer the host the opportunity to sell on your podcast (9:09)Hosting events with live podcast recordings (10:08)Pitch a live podcast recording with the host (12:12)Offer the VIP tier (13:17)Leveraging when there is no speaker budget (13:59)The power of your own events (15:33)Podcast Resources:Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreatMic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsEpisode 129 Podcasting With The Experts: gaffincreative.com/129-podcasting-with-the-experts-live-panel-recordingEpisode 130 I Asked 8 Podcasters to Share Podcasting Advice: gaffincreative.com/130-i-asked-8-podcasters-to-share-podcasting-adviceInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it your goal to turn podcast listeners into paying clients? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and sharing the strategies that my clients and I use to sell our services and offers through our podcasts. 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. 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.Time-stamps:Your podcast has to give value (3:17)Speaking to your listener’s needs (6:48)Decide what you’re selling (9:28)Have a CTA strategy (13:06)Build relationships with listeners (15:27)Value-based marketing (18:25)Creating episodes that sell offers (19:31)What you should be selling (20:19)Tracking your sales (25:21)Podcast Resources:144: Making More Money with Sponsors through a Holistic Campaign [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]: gaffincreative.com/making-more-money-with-sponsors-through-a-holistic-campaign139: How Vulnerable Should I Be On My Podcast?: gaffincreative.com/139-how-vulnerable-should-i-be-on-my-podcast54: Podcast Pitches and Guest Communication: gaffincreative.com/podcast-pitches-and-guest-communicationConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/hlj5bK4dMqB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a podcast sponsorship strategy? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and sharing my tips for creating a holistic approach to working with sponsors. 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. 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.Time-stamps:Your business ecosystem (2:21)Set an objective (3:53)Podcast sponsorship packages (5:03)Collaboration with partners (7:46)Considering additional assets (8:09)Creative control and revisions (10:59)Sponsors want reports (13:04)Baked-in versus dynamic ads (15:38)Checking in after a campaign (17:32) Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LoqR2mhBsWR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many ways can your podcast generate revenue? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series on becoming a paid podcaster, and diving into some inspiration for monetization. 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. 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.Time-stamps:Why you should be monetizing (1:42)Ethical monetization (2:20)Listener donations and crowd-funding (3:34)Premium content and subscriptions (5:00)Affiliate marketing (7:00)Sponsors, advertisers, collaborators (8:36) Selling merch (12:22)Selling products (14:28)Hosting live events (15:36)Selling your services (18:22)Speaking opportunities (20:43)Licensing and syndication (21:17)Networks (23:25)Podcast Resources:135: 5 Tools You Can Earn Affiliate Income on as a PodcasterSign up for Buy Me a CoffeeBuy Me a CoffeeMic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreat/Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/DRxTOVOpFLU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you view your podcast as a passion project or a revenue-generating business strategy? In today’s episode, I’m kicking off a new series all about becoming a paid podcaster, and diving into the various podcast identities you may connect with. 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. 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.Review the Important Sections:How do podcasters view their podcasts? (1:42)The passion project (2:37)The revenue generator (4:29)The side-hustler (5:30)The full-time podcaster (6:14)The business or marketing strategy (7:54)Podcast Resources:Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreat/Let’s Grab Drinks: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-grab-drinks/id1670781228Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/FXZVDUyK7Bk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can SEO have an impact on your podcast success? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to optimize both your website and your podcast players for better SEO and greater results for your 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. 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.Review the Important Sections:How SEO enhances your podcast (2:30)Your description, show notes, and blog post (4:37)Podcast players (7:18)Website SEO (11:39)Optimizing your blog posts (14:01)SEO tools (18:34)Common misconceptions around SEO (20:00)Podcast Resources:Ausha: https://www.ausha.co/Women In Podcasting Awards: gaffincreative.com/wipConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LzJbs8GkSNb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have an email marketing strategy for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I have revamped my email marketing strategy and the difference that it has made in my podcast listenership. 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. 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.Time-stamps:I started taking my email list seriously (2:14)Starting with my welcome sequence (3:24)Driving my audience to my episodes (5:39)Sending past subscribers through the sequence (6:52)Shifting the way I write my newsletters (10:57)Three considerations for impactful emails (13:38)What link to use in your email (14:52)Do you have to talk about your episode every single week? (19:12)Mentioned in This Episode:Women In Podcasting Awards: gaffincreative.com/wipPodlinks: gaffincreative.com/podlinks Flodesk: gaffincreative.com/flodeskHoppy Copy: gaffincreative.com/hoppycopyEpisode 133 Make It Easy for Your Listeners to Find Your Podcast: gaffincreative.com/133-make-it-easy-for-your-listeners-to-find-your-podcastInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/zJJk2vrkErD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How vulnerable should you really be on your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why you as a business owner should get vulnerable for your audience, plus best practices for doing so. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:The fine line of vulnerability (1:55)Why it depends on your audience (3:11)The four categories of vulnerability (4:13)The oversharer (5:01)Sharing where necessary (6:19)Spinning your failures into lessons (8:34)Never sharing (10:52)My vulnerable episodes (13:19)Mentioned in This Episode:093: Giving Up a Dream that No Longer Serves You: gaffincreative.com/giving-up-a-dream-that-no-longer-serves-you086: Be All There: gaffincreative.com/be-all-there020: How We Paid Off Our House in Five Years; gaffincreative.com/how-we-paid-off-our-house-in-five-years014: Overwhelmed? You Can Take A Break: gaffincreative.com/overwhelmed-you-can-take-a-breakConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/p8PHmcpfVp1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why should you consider republishing an older episode of your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why to republish, how to determine which episodes to re-air, and best practices for strategic success with your republished episodes. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Why would you want to republish an older episode? (1:43)Which episodes you should republish (7:01)Episodes to avoid republishing (9:26)How to republish (12:17)Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 092: Cheering You On for International Women’s Day: gaffincreative.com/cheering-for-you-on-international-womens-dayEpisode 134: Accessibility In Podcasting with Myrna Daramy: gaffincreative.com/134-accessibility-in-podcasting-with-myrna-daramy-ig-live-replayEpisode 136 - not yet releasedJoy's Replay Example: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-reset-your-business-with-a-mid-year-review/id1612478975?i=1000664355022Stephanie's Replay Example: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/77-check-these-things-off-before-you-go-on-vacation-replay/id1667341933?i=1000661513806Molly's Replay Example: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/62-9-tips-to-overcome-your-toxic-relationship-with/id1664206499?i=1000651170058Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/pMTbYGxFpwg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the unwritten rules of podcasting? In today’s episode, I’m addressing the commonly misheld beliefs that I hear about podcasting and why there are actually no rules for having a successful 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:There is one right way to do podcasting (2:43)There are a specific number of episodes per season (3:12)You need an intro and outro (6:05)Less than 100 downloads is bad (9:02)One day of the week is a better release date than the others (14:28)Mentioned in This Episode:Buzzsprout Stats: buzzsprout.com/statsBlog: How Many Downloads is Good for a PodcastEpisode 67: Understanding Your Podcast NumbersInstagram instagram.com/hayleegaffinConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/h9oDEvU9VLx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you strategically repurpose your business content for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my repurposing discussion with Melissa Brown at the She’s Got Content Virtual Summit. We’re talking about a number of creative ways to leverage your business content to create a bank of material for your podcast. Plus, we're exploring a few highlights around podcast guesting benefits!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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Introducing Haylee Gaffin (3:03)Repurposing your guest appearances on other podcasts (4:07)Times to repurpose your content (7:25)Feed drop swaps (10:13)Re-airing your old episodes (14:05)Leveraging your paid content for your free podcast (18:26)Tag in the people around you (22:14)Mentioned in This Episode:10 Podcast Topic Ideas - Digital Download: gaffincreative.com/get-creative-summitShe’s Got Content Virtual Summit: shesgotcontent.com/summit-2024-day-1Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/oP2BNDvOKce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a podcaster, diversifying your income streams is essential to sustaining and growing your show. One lucrative way to do this is through affiliate marketing. By promoting products and services that you believe in, you can earn commissions while providing value to your audience. Here are five must-have tools that provide affiliate income for podcasters that not only enhance your podcast but also offer excellent affiliate programs to boost your income.Have you heard of Mic Check Society?Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. Honeybook (2:42) Riverside FM (4:11)Flodesk (5:40)Descript (6:52)Buzzsprout (8:15)Mentioned in this Episode:HoneyBook* 50% Off : https://share.honeybook.com/haylee549Riverside: 15% off with GAFFIN15: https://creators.riverside.fm/ClockingInRiverside Affiliate: https://riverside.getrewardful.com/50% off Flodesk*: https://flodesk.com/c/HAYLEEGAFFINTry Descript: https://get.descript.com/lws6y9rfiynvDescript affiliate: https://www.descript.com/affiliateBuzzsprout* $20 credit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1862625Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/QSmI6GmWXtQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you make your podcast more accessible? Today’s episode is a repurposed Instagram Live with my friend Myrna Daramy. Myrna is a digital media optimization strategist, and together she and I are diving into our best tips for creating an accessible podcast. We’re also sharing our must-haves for anyone getting started in the podcasting realm. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Connect with Myrna DaramyInstagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnapdaramy/Website https://www.myrnadaramy.com/Time-stamps:The rising popularity of podcasting (2:43)Introducing Haylee Gaffin (5:45)What we love about podcasting (7:00)What you need to get started as a podcaster (13:53)Accessibility in podcasting (20:13)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/1q8kVJmXE8S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you making it easy for podcast listeners to find your podcast on their favorite podcast app? In today's episode, I'm walking you through my new strategy on how to make sure that you’re on every app and easy for your listeners to find. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Why you need a podcast links page on your website (3:27)Creating a landing page for my players (6:00)Explore your active podcast players (7:42)How I’m personally using podlinks (8:34)Customize your podcast player icons (10:07)Mentioned in This Episode:Gaffin Creative Podlinks gaffincreative.com/podlinks Clocking In Podcast gaffincreative.com/clockinginCustomizable Canva Template for Player Icons: gaffincreative.com/podlinks-canva-templateConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/42MK7T_H3e4Fd3CS76GgF7qm87o?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a podcast tour, and how can it help to grow your podcast? There are so many podcast guesting benefits for podcasters (or even those without a podcast). In today’s episode, I’m resharing my interview on Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield. Our conversation dives into how and why to book a podcast tour, plus how to use one as an effective marketing strategy for your own podcast and business. 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. Time-stamps:Introducing Haylee Gaffin (8:21)What is a podcast tour? (10:33)How many pitches to send (12:57)How to find podcasts to pitch to (14:23)Is it worth it to send a pitch? (16:31)How to get the most out of a podcast tour (18:26) Your call to action strategy (21:11)How to know when you’re ready to be a guest (22:44)How to prepare for a podcast tour (26:37)During the pitching process (31:40)Being a great guest (35:11)After the interview (41:21)Repurposing episodes (45:16)Action step from Haylee (47:28)Mentioned in This Episode:Follow Amanda on Instagram Take Amanda’s Quiz Podcast budget worksheetRephonic.graphHaylee’s Resources PageEpisode 107: Back to the Basics of Podcast PlanningEpisode 103: Should You Start a Podcast for your Blog?Episode 109: The Power of Podcasting as an EntrepreneurJoin Mic Check Society – use code CHASINGSIMPLEIt Ends with Us by Colleen HooverConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you set up to record a live panel? Today’s episode features Clocking In’s very own audio engineer, Megan Wren, as she shares her setup and advice for a live panel recording at the recent Mic Check Retreat. Megan’s tips will help you prepare for your first live event recording or your next audio upgrade. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Megan’s experiences at the Mic Check Retreat (3:38)Recording the live panel (5:10)Running a live panel mic check (10:43)A bonus pro-tip (15:51)The finished product (16:47)Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 129: Podcasting With The Experts: gaffincreative.com/129-podcasting-with-the-experts-live-panel-recording-at-mic-check-retreatShure SM58: https://amzn.to/3KVJqOHScarlett Focusrite: https://amzn.to/3VWapirConnect with the Speakers:Megan Wren: instagram.com/meganwrenmusicLaylee Emadi: instagram.com/laylee_emadiSo Here’s The Thing: layleeemadi.com/category/podcast-episodesDanielle Desir Corbett: instagram.com/thedanielledesirThe Thought Card: thoughtcard.com/podcastBree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblogThrive Blogger Podcast: thrivetogether.blog/podcastConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comTranscript: https://otter.ai/u/-JgWkeWKANbtsOzYcsGmzT7hIWQ?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the secret to a successful podcast? Today’s episode features the attendees of the first-ever Mic Check Retreat, along with their advice that they think every podcaster should know. 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. Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. Time-stamps:Quianna Marie (2:44)Danielle Desir Corbett (4:51)Christy Johnson (6:16)Bree Pair (6:48)Laylee Emadi (8:25)Hayley Tharp (9:00)Octavia Elease (10:02)Colie James (10:46)Mentioned in This Episode:Retreat Waitlist: gaffincreative.com/mcs-retreatShop: gaffincreative.com/shopBree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblogThrive Blogger Podcast : thrivetogether.blog/podcastChristi Johnson: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreativeThe Dream Biz Podcast: christijohnsoncreative.com/podcast/Colie James: instagram.com/coliejamesBusiness-First Creatives: businessfirstcreativespodcast.comDanielle Desir Corbett: instagram.com/thedanielledesirThe Thought Card: thoughtcard.com/podcastHayley Tharp: instagram.com/insidevoicepodInside Voice Podcast: linktr.ee/insidevoiceLaylee Emadi: instagram.com/laylee_emadiSo Here’s The Thing: layleeemadi.com/category/podcast-episodesOctavia Elease: instagram.com/octaviaeleasedesignsSuccess On Paper: octaviaeleasedesigns.com/podcastQuianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarieQuianna Marie Weekly: quiannamarie.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/-JgWkeWKANbtsOzYcsGmzT7hIWQ?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you create a steady, effective marketing method for your business? In today’s bonus episode, I’m featuring my client Joy Michelle and the Called To Both podcast. Joy shares three ways to end the “spray and pray” marketing method, along with how to determine which platforms you should incorporate into your plan.This episode originally aired on episode 101 of Called to Both.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. 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.Time-stamps:What is spray and pray marketing? (4:21)Set the target (7:54)Know your strengths and weaknesses (9:47)Think campaign, not posts (12:01)Which platforms should I use? (14:39)Connect with Joy:Website: joymichelle.coPodcast: joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcastInstagram: instagram.com/joyymichelle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re live from the first-ever Mic Check Society Retreat! Today’s episode features panelists Laylee Emadi, Danielle Desir Corbett, and Bree Pair sharing their thoughts and experiences on managing successful podcasts while incorporating an intentional podcast strategy.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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Meet the panelists (5:32)How to encourage your guests to share their episodes (6:35)Making money from your podcast with a small audience or budget (11:30)Getting in front of new listeners (13:52)Converting listeners into buyers (17:10)How to utilize a series within your podcast (20:22)Systems that make a successful podcast (25:13)If you could do one thing different in your podcast journey… (28:04)Mentioned in This Episode:Laylee EmadiSo Here’s The ThingDanielle Desir CorbettThe Thought CardBree PairThrive Blogger PodcastEpisode 119: Auditing a Podcast Monetization Strategy ft. Thrive Blogger PodcastAushaReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/kEUMD8YVziF0hf71BCJkQSDVHe0?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our inaugural Mic Check Retreat, I'm taking you behind the scenes of all the details! Why we created this event, what I took away from it, and what I'd do differently!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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Mentioned in This Episode:Mic Check Retreat WaitlistLaylee EmadiSo Here’s The ThingDanielle Desir CorbettThe Thought CardBree PairThrive Blogger PodcastReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/6REAs2qWfbGm8tgwHF8gsBVe-jM?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you make the most of in-person events as a podcaster? This week, Gaffin Creative is hosting the first-ever Mic Check Retreat and I’m sharing my key tips for making the most of a networking opportunity. 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is a podcast about podcasting and 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.Time-stamps:Building potential guest connections (2:34)Look through the swag (4:45)Make it easy for others to follow and subscribe (5:44)Consider being a sponsor (7:10)Mentioned in This Episode:Haylee Gaffin on InstagramLet’s Grab DrinksConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JKkbuDsliAsPeB5XKo3_ZYh5mlQ?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a limited series private podcast right for your brand? In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to turn a lead magnet into a paid digital product, plus ways to market your paid private 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. 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.Time-stamps:Maximizing the value of your private podcast (2:41)Turning a lead magnet into a paid digital product (3:48)Planning your digital product (6:45)The technical setup (8:28)Ways to market paid private podcasts (9:54)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/wan549M7Mm38_zIxchi91x1zO5A?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is a limited series private podcast right for your brand? In today's episode, we're exploring how you can structure your limited series podcast to create an impact on your audience, but also support your marketing goals!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. 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.Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/QUl7u37ffwnbcb-Yps8UJJVFCPw?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are private podcasts a worthwhile tool for your business? In today’s episode, I’m introducing a series on private podcasts and how they can be used for both monetization and lead generation. I’m discussing the best types of private podcasts for business owners, plus how to get started with hosting one of your own. 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. 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.Time-stamps:What are private podcasts? (1:40)The types of private podcasts (2:27)Running a limited-series podcast (3:55)How to publish a private podcast (5:37)Which hosting platforms can you use? (7:09)How to use private podcasts for your business (8:56)The two benefits to offering a private podcast (10:05)Private vs. paid (11:49)Mentioned in This Episode:helloaudio.fmConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/FDlxlCXmIIcQkEwFDl_1CMd0ihY?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have to focus on just one audience in order to sell digital products? In this bonus episode, Colie James interviews Elizabeth McCravy about how she’s been able to successfully grow her product suite to serve very separate audiences. Elizabeth shares how she’s built each of her offers, approached the beta tests and launches, and how she’s cultivated an engaged audience who is ready to invest with her.This episode originally aired on episode 136 of Business-First Creatives.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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Episode 241 Breakthrough Brand PodcastEpisode 7: Webinars, Low-Ticket Offers, and What I Learned About SalesJames Clear’s Episode on Tim Ferris’ PodcastEpisode 46: The Cost of Disorganization with Ashley SchulerElizabeth InstagramColie InstagramTime-stamps:Get to know Elizabeth (5:03)Marketing your business & products (7:18)Elizabeth’s first freelance clients (12:07)Choosing Showit (14:15)Moving to template based offerings (16:19)Elizabeth’s transparent numbers (19:13)Building Booked Out Designer (29:53)Beta launching & pricing (32:13)Building her action-taking audience (34:57)Preparing her audience for Podcast Success Blueprint (41:28)Long-form content as a library of work (50:03)Using your personal brand to sell (59:31)Review the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/SHmsfuIpKyVm_orawBbcpfpCfK0?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you resistant to using video for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m diving into why I think you need to use video to promote your podcast and ways to do so without becoming a Youtuber. Plus, I’m sharing clever ways that my clients have utilized video for their own podcasts. You'll even hear about one of my favorite tools for podcasters.Today’s episode is brought to you by Riverside FM, the virtual recording studio I rely on for creating studio quality content—both in audio and video. Riverside has become my go-to tool for recording solo episodes, interviews, Mic Check Society trainings, and even taking my calls! Get started with Riverside FM by heading to https://creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn and use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% off!Have you heard of Mic Check Society? It's 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. Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs.Important Sections:Getting started with video (3:29)Using a recording studio (3:38)Actually use your camera (4:39)Create a visually appealing setup (6:07)Ways to utilize video recordings (7:04)Adding video to Youtube (7:08)Reels, TikToks, and YT Shorts (9:13)Utilizing live recordings (11:54)Behind the scenes timelapses (14:01)Promotional videos beyond social media (16:54)Client examples (18:19)Mentioned in this Episode:creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn - use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% offyoutube.com/@coliejamesdanielmoyercoaching.com/podcastyoutube.com/@HoneyBookyoutube.com/@Joymichelleyoutube.com/@LaShondaMBrownyoutube.com/@thrivetogetherblogConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/5GoLNMzPTlXOX9ZQH9Jy20QKLn0?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you recording your podcast interviews on one track or two? In today's episode, we're exploring what it means to record a multi-track recording and the three benefits you'll have when you do record each participant individually!Today’s episode is brought to you by Riverside FM, the virtual recording studio I rely on for creating studio quality content—both in audio and video. Riverside has become my go-to tool for recording solo episodes, interviews, Mic Check Society trainings, and even taking my calls! Get started with Riverside FM by heading to https://creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn and use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% off!Have you heard of Mic Check Society? It's 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. 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.Mentioned in this Episode:creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn - use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% offConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/SNN1R0rN2jhZqfu6pZkYPQE-H8I?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can I boost my listenership or grow my show? What does monetization look like? Friends, have you ever wanted to just throw questions at a podcast producer and get quick and direct answers? In today's episode, I'm answering six questions from our audience in quick, no fluff responses!Today’s episode is brought to you by Riverside FM, the virtual recording studio I rely on for creating studio quality content—both in audio and video. Riverside has become my go-to tool for recording solo episodes, interviews, Mic Check Society trainings, and even taking my calls! Get started with Riverside FM by heading to https://creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn and use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% off!Have you heard of Mic Check Society? It's 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. 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.Time-stamps:How do I boost my listenership? (4:07)Pros and cons of editing? (6:27)What does monetization actually look like? (8:03)How do I know if I rank on charts and does it matter? (9:00)Tips for titling my podcast episodes? (10:42)I feel like I'm doing this alone, any advice? (11:55)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/jpXP5J9xibuYjB9zNg0NJ55xVM4?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when there is a problem with a guest episode? Today I’m sharing how to handle re-recording with your guest, or even needing to scrap an episode entirely. I’m giving tips on navigating a variety of podcast problems so that you will be able to handle each one with confidence. Today’s episode is brought to you by Riverside FM, the virtual recording studio I rely on for creating studio quality content—both in audio and video. Riverside has become my go-to tool for recording solo episodes, interviews, Mic Check Society trainings, and even taking my calls! Get started with Riverside FM by heading to https://creators.riverside.fm/ClockingIn and use the code GAFFIN15 for 15% off!Have you heard of Mic Check Society? It's 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. 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.Mentioned In Today's Episode:Episode 054: Podcast Pitches and Guest CommunicationEmail Templates for Asking Your Podcast Guest to Re-recordPodcast Resource ShopTime-stamps:Reasons that you may want to re-record (3:42)Fix the problem in post-production (9:38)Scraping an episode (16:36)How to handle the situation with the guest (18:21)Your podcast represents you and your brand (24:10)Email templates for re-recording and feedback (26:13)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/NR2WbYVQWseXB0rAqza22SgZOIM?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you curious about the strategy involved in creating a podcast? In today’s episode, I’m beginning a new podcast review series to showcase my clients and share the strategy behind their episodes. First up is Bree Pair and the Thrive Blogger 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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Thrive Blogger PodcastThrive WebsiteTime-stamps:Thrive Blogger Podcast episode review (2:44)Recap (29:23)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/pLB1b8o37juRdEdRF40blx0r9Y4?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many tools on the market, how do you know what you need for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing six tools that I would recommend to a brand new podcaster. 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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Try Buzzsprout: gaffincreative.com/buzzsproutTry Riverside: gaffincreative.com/riverside 15% off with code GAFFIN15Try Descript: gaffincreative.com/descript Try Canva: gaffincreative.com/canva Try Flodesk: gaffincreative.com/flodesk 50% off your first yearTry HoneyBook gaffincreative.com/honeybook 50% off your first yearGet 15 Off Gaffin Creative Shop Products with code: PODCASTTime-stamps:Buzzsprout (1:48)Riverside (3:08)Descript (6:09)Canva (7:55)Flodesk (8:42)HoneyBook (10:24)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/wnFXf5Kt02uReSouHfd0k-KUW58?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you use templates for your podcast assets? In today's episode, I'm explaining why templates are a great starting point and sharing a few templates to consider when you're getting started or trying to grow your 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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Gaffin Creative's Podcast Planning Workbook - Use PODCAST for 15% offFree Podcast Scripting WorksheetPodcast Guest Email Communication Templates - Use PODCAST for 15% offCanvaCanva Launch Graphic - Use PODCAST for 15% offgaffincreative.com/shopConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/iS6luP3WQ3FQK4mwAWAv-9MnFGY?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you wondering how you can use podcasting as a marketing tool in your business? In today’s episode, I’m resharing my interview on Business First Creatives with Colie James. We’re chatting about how to determine if a podcast is a good fit for your business, advice for podcasters who are just getting started, and strategies to make your podcast a success.  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. 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.Time-stamps:Get to know Haylee Gaffin (2:43)Outsourcing as a solopreneur (7:58)The hardest part of launching your podcast (12:04)Business benefits of having a podcast (18:10)Marketing your podcast (24:08)Building your business to enjoy your life (30:56)Haylee’s biggest business f*** up (38:57)Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dan’s EpisodeSarah’s EpisodeRiversideDescriptBuzzsproutHoneybook [50% off your first year]Dubsado [30% off your first year with coliejames]Connect with Colie:Colie website coliejames.comColie instagram https://www.instagram.com/coliejames/Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/38h5T8kb7zZMdMdz7TgN2Lydo3Q?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we have questions about how Apple Podcast works for creators, we go straight to the source. Last week I attended Apple Podcast's winter webinar, where they discussed updates to iOS17, transcripts, charts, marketing tools, editorial support, subscriptions and more! Listen in as I walk you through all of the notes I took!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. Time-stamps:(2:42) iOS17 Updates + Artwork(3:55) Transcripts(6:00) Episode Charts(7:02) Marketing Tools(7:41) Linkfire(9:04) Editorial Support(10:43) SubscriptionsConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/y1VM2YbX_o7hdJp_U_PSa3WHoiQ?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for advice on podcast interviews? In today’s episode, you’ll get to listen in on a mini-training session from Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters. Inside this mini-training, I’m sharing 5 tips for your next podcast interview—whether you're the interviewer or interviewee!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. Time-stamps:Do your research (2:54)Use your microphone correctly (3:34)Stop stepping on lines (4:12)Stop agreeing with points you don’t agree with (5:57)Know how you want to end (7:27)Connect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/5YkShKAnF15rsN5UDKokqssbn7Y?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New to podcasting and looking for advice? In today’s episode, podcasters of Gaffin Creative and Mic Check Society are sharing their best advice for beginners. 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. Time-stamps:Advice from Haylee (1:26)Advice from Joy (3:05) Advice from Akua (5:23)Advice from Bree (6:41)Advice from Quianna (7:32) Advice from Molly (9:29)Advice from Val (12:30) Advice from Stephanie (14:10) Advice from Candice (15:16) Advice from Dan (17:10)Connect with Akua: podcast.honeybook.comConnect with Bree: thrivetogether.blog/podcastConnect with Candice: podcast.candicecoppola.comConnect with Daniel: danielmoyercoaching.com/podcastConnect with Joy: joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcastConnect with Molly: mollycahill.com/podcastConnect with Quianna: quiannamarie.com/podcastConnect with Stephanie: theorganizedflamingo.com/podcastConnect with Val: valmarlene.com/podcastConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ccDu8uIPEDrnb1sJhrg5ugTVOak?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there actually stability in your career or job? As we've gone through the ebbs and flows of both professional careers and entrepreneurship, we've had our own experiences in losing jobs, losing income, and having to navigate the instability in our jobs. In this bonus episode, I'm highlighting a conversation from my other podcast hosted with Bree Pair, Let's Grab Drinks, we're discussing what those experiences looked like for us, what we learned from it, and our advice to you!This episode originally aired on episode 7 of Let's Grab Drinks!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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:True LemonTazo Peach TeaYou can learn more about Let's Grab Drinks and Bossy Life Co at bossylife.co!Come join our bossy community on Facebook!Review the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ysTCz-mE1oB8q_g5ZQxJpItfONk?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you stepped into a conference experience not knowing anyone? In today's episode, I'm chatting with four new friends that I met at the 2024 Podfest Expo—a conference for podcasters. When I purchased my ticket to Podfest, I didn't know anyone who was going, yet walked away with some really wonderful connections! Listen in as we recap our own experiences at Podfest, what we learned, and what we're excited to implement!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. Mentioned in this Episode:PodfestDanielle's Sponsor PageConnect with Ashley:ashleydicksonellison.comunabridgedpod.cominstagram.com/ashley_dicksonellisonlinkedin.com/in/ashley-dickson-ellisonConnect with Megan:meganseamans.com instagram.com/meganseamansConnect with Sam & Elliot:instagram.com/somethingmorehumanConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/SLFVTcqloGs4jBJloCtuCmG1Msc?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever think, "I need to grow my podcast!?" It's time to go back to the basics and lay a foundation for marketing your podcast. In today's episode, I'm guiding you through where to start with your foundations.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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Episode 107 of Clocking In (Back to the Basics Series)Episode 110 of Clocking InEpisode 94 of Called to BothConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/5xDfynV97WYbvZnAdaHSL1wO6rg?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years in this business, it was time to elevate my brand. I'm so ecstatic to unveil the new Gaffin Creative Branding! Listen in as I share the history of our brand, the branding process, and why we decided it was time!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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:thehappybrandstudio.comConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/p2IbY-TQpNIG3nxUqPoMHeUzCjM?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been looking to take advantage of the power in podcasting for your business or career, this episode is for you. Back in January of 2022, Quiana Marie invited me on her podcast to chat all about my journey and the path that led to podcasting! Today's episode is a replay of that episode and while so much has changed in my business and the podcasting landscape, the principles and concepts I shared still ring true!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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:Podcast Budget WorksheetHoneybookLaShonda's EpisodeCommittedDolly Parton's AmericaJayd of Studio ConcealConnect with Quianna:Episode 19 of Quianna Marie Weeklyquiannamarieblog.cominstagram.comquiannamarieConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/-j47BPSn_Mp_dvuQCnA6l8ICvMs?utm_source=copy_url 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!Sign Up for the Challenge: gaffincreative.com/challengeJoin Mic Check Society: micchecksociety.com | Use Code PODCAST for $10 Off/MonthBook a Podcast Launch VIP Day: gaffincreative.com/vip-launch-day | Get $100 Off When You Mention this ChallengeReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/LGZTxrOHsVT8C9Brs25AJml0vGk?utm_source=copy_url 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!Sign Up for the Challenge: gaffincreative.com/challengeJoin Mic Check Society: micchecksociety.com | Use Code PODCAST for $10 Off/MonthBook a Podcast Launch VIP Day: gaffincreative.com/vip-launch-day | Get $100 Off When You Mention this ChallengeReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JxWNpvaqRHusj3vl9ykaRAcP8V0?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're 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!Sign Up for the Challenge: gaffincreative.com/challengeJoin Mic Check Society: micchecksociety.com | Use Code PODCAST for $10 Off/MonthBook a Podcast Launch VIP Day: gaffincreative.com/vip-launch-day | Get $100 Off When You Mention this ChallengeReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/KQtOUeBqKnCWIzCjdnrECaZ3XFU?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! If hitting publish or reset on your podcast is on your 2024 goal list, this is the episode for you! Let's chat about your podcast dreams goals, and expectations for 2024!Come join the podcast planning challenge from January 9-11, 2024 at gaffincreative.com/challenge.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. 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.Mentioned in Today's Episode:gaffincreative.com/challengeConnect with Haylee:instagram.com/hayleegaffinGaffincreative.commicchecksociety.comReview the Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Gpzy0h50Fjf09iFeVC-p4a_iBQ8?utm_source=copy_url Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.