Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

Bonus: How to Be a Great Podcast Guest ft. Joy Michelle of Called to Both

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a guest unforgettable—in a good way? If you’ve been following our series on podcast guesting, today’s bonus episode is the perfect wr...

208: Should I Work with a PR Firm or Guest Pitching Company

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you intentional with your podcast pitching? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to pitch the right way, whether you’re pitching ...

207: How to Be a Better Podcast Host (Without Burning Bridges)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being the best podcast host you can be? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for selecting, pitching, and communicating with guests...

206: Why Prepared Podcast Hosts Make Better Leaders (Even Beyond the Mic)

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever shown up ready to record—only to realize the host didn’t know the topic, didn’t prep, and wasn’t actually ready to host the conv...

205: Women Are Underrepresented in Podcasting—Here's How We Change It

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women’s Day! Do you know the stats for women in podcasting? Today, we’re diving into the gender gap in podcasting, plus my ref...

204: What strategies can I use to improve the production quality and content of my podcast?

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a podcast sound professional and effortless? In today’s episode, I’m diving into three pillars of podcast quality: audio, content clari...

203: 5 Ways to Use Email Marketing with Your Podcast

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you podcast and email marketing working together? In today’s episode, I’m teaching you 5 strategies to leverage your podcast and email marketi...

202: This Simple Strategy Can Grow Your Downloads with Your Existing Audience

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your best content doesn’t have an expiration date—so why let it sit dormant in your feed? Today, I’m breaking down a super simple strategy for i...

201: How to Create a Solid Hook for the Start of Your Podcast Episode

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you losing listeners in the first five seconds of your show? Today’s episode is all about the impact that the opening of your show can make on l...

200: What Your Podcast Numbers Are Really Telling You

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you looked at your podcast numbers? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple review of your numbers and what to...

199: Looking for a Sign to Launch a Podcast? This is it!

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to launch your podcast in 2026? Today’s episode is a behind-the-scenes look at The Podcast Planning Challenge, happening next week. In this ch...

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

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering which microphone is the best for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m putting some of the most common options to the test. List...

197: Audit Your Podcast Profitability with this Traffic Light Exercise

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your podcast actually profitable, or is it just busy? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a sneak peak of the Podcast Profits Workshop. This worksh...

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

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before you start planning out your next quarter of podcast content, I want you to pause. Take a deep breath. And remember that your podcast isn’t ju...

Happy Holidays!

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up the year, I just want to wish you a joyful and restful holiday season. I hope you find time to unplug, be present with your loved ones, ...

196: How I Invested in My Podcast Agency in 2025 [Expense Report]

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about what my business finances looked like this year? In today’s episode, I’m recapping where I spent my money in 2025. Plus, how...

195: Behind The Curtain: How I Use My Podcast to Run My Own Business

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can your podcast be more than just content? In today’s episode, we’re taking a look behind the curtain into how I’ve turned my podcast into one ...

194: Reflecting on 2025

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your business when life forces you to stop? In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on what it was like to move through grief this year...

Bonus: 4 Years of Consistent Podcasting ft. Quianna Marie Weekly

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your podcast wasn’t a fast‑track trend but a long‑haul relationship? Today I’m honored to bring you an episode from one of my longtime...

193: From Mic to Message: Building Brand Consistency Across Every Channel

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your audience getting mixed messages? In today’s episode, I’m talking to service-based business owners who are ready to treat their podcast lik...

192: How to Use Your Podcast to Strengthen Every Touchpoint in Your Business

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your podcast could power your marketing, client education, and sales conversations? In today’s episode, I’m talking to service-based busin...

191: What’s Actually Possible When You Leverage a Podcast For Business

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you think your podcast isn’t working, think again. In today’s episode, I’m talking to service-based business owners who are ready to treat th...

190: I Wasn’t Dreaming Big Enough (For You or Me)

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if real growth in your business would come from dreaming bigger? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the moment from a recent conference that sto...

189: Your Podcast as a CEO Move, Not Just a Marketing Task

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do CEOs create impact with their podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can use your podcast as a CEO-level visionary tool instead o...

188: The Hidden ROI of Podcasting

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best ROIs from podcasts aren’t just in the download numbers. In today’s episode, I’m sharing four hidden returns that podcast hosts often ov...

Teaser: Podcast Planning Challenge - Day 3 [Launch a Podcast]

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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—wh...

Teaser: Podcast Planning Challenge - Day 2 [Launch a Podcast]

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Teaser: Podcast Planning Challenge - Day 1 [Launch a Podcast]

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 littl...

187: Why You Should Consider Launching a Podcast for Your Business

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry, build unshakeable trust, and attract next-level opportunities? Podcasting can do all o...

186: Advice for Podcasters—Ask Me Anything for Podcast Hosts

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what’s really going on behind the scenes of podcasting, especially on this show? From the tech and the strategy to the quirks...

Bonus: Podcasting in Stars Hollow—If Gilmore Girls Characters Had Podcasts

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if Rory Gilmore had a podcast? Or Lorelai? Or even Taylor Doose? We’re diving deep into the whimsical world of Gilmore Girls and imagining what...

185: 5 Things I Would Do If I Was Launching My Podcast Today

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you could go back in time and restart your podcast, what would you do differently? It’s a question I get a lot. In today’s episode, I’m shari...

184: Stop Distracting Your Listeners: The Podcast Clean-Up Guide

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you giving your podcast a polished edit? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why podcast editing matters for your listener experience. Plus, I’m...

183: Podcast Repurposing Strategy: Get More Content From Every Episode [Part 4]

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a podcast episode takes effort, so why not make the most of it? Today’s episode is the final part in a series all about turning your podcas...

182: Building A Funnel Around Your Podcast That Converts [Part 3]

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you had a podcast marketing funnel that worked for you automatically? Today’s episode is the third in a series all about turning your podcas...

181: The Silent Seller: How To Build Strategic CTAs Into Every Episode [Part 2]

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know what you want your podcast to do for your business, but does your audience? Today’s episode is part of a series all about turning your podc...

Bonus: What Evergreen Actually Means (and What It Doesn’t) [Part 1.2]

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evergreen doesn't mean boring — it means leveraged. In this bonus episode, we break down what evergreen podcast content really is, how it fits into ...

180: Stop Winging It—Start Using Your Podcast Like an Evergreen Marketing Machine [Part 1]

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if your podcast wasn’t just content, but a powerful marketing tool? Today’s episode kicks off a brand series all about turning your podcast i...

179: The 3 Podcasting Patterns That Are Driving Real Business Results Right Now

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can you learn from listening to other podcasters? In this episode, I’m breaking down three patterns in podcasting that I’ve noticed my client...

178: Speak Your Dreams Into Existence in Podcasting

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you gave yourself permission to say your biggest podcast dreams out loud? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from the attendees of this year’...

177: What Podcasting Can Do For Your Business

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder if podcasting would make a difference in your business? In today’s episode, I’m passing the mic to a few of our Gaffin Creative client...

176: Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: Podcasting Advice from Seasoned Podcasters

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wish you could eavesdrop on a candid conversation among seasoned podcasters? At Mic Check Retreat, I had the privilege of hosting a roundtable di...

Bonus: The Quiet Wins That Power Long-Term Podcasting Success ft. The Modern Editor

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you celebrating your milestones? In today’s episode, I’m featuring my client Tara Whitaker of The Modern Editor. Tara is celebrating a huge mi...

175: Your Podcast Is Working, Even If It Feels Like It’s Not

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think your podcast isn’t converting? Think again! In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story about the connection between a sale in my dig...

174: Building a Podcast That Supports Your Life—Not Just Your Hustle—A Personal Update

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grief doesn’t send a calendar invite. In this episode, I’m coming to you raw and vulnerable, sharing a deeply personal journey through one of the ...

173: How to Be a Standout Podcast Guest & Leverage Interviews to Grow Your Brand Authority

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the best content that you could share this week already exists? In today’s episode, I’m featuring my interview on The Modern Editor Podcas...

172: Why Successful Women Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It All Themselves [Hiring a Producer]

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to do it all to build a successful business. In today’s episode, I’m flipping the mic to some incredible women who’ve mastered ...

171: How I Run My Weekly Marketing Meetings with ChatGPT (And Why You Should Too)

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your to-do list is out of control but none of it moves the needle? Same here—until I started hosting weekly marketing meetings...with...

170: Why I’m Not Scared of AI as a Podcast Producer

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will artificial intelligence replace podcast producers? As a podcast producer who’s watched the rise of AI tools over the years, I’m here to tell ...

169: Summer Podcast Plans: How 4 Podcasters Are Navigating the Season

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here—and with it comes both the temptation to slow down and the opportunity to get ahead. If you’re a podcaster staring down your conten...

168: Steal Our Podcast Growth Framework—Grow Your Podcast Series Pt. 5

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like you’re doing everything to grow your podcast, yet still not seeing the momentum you want? In this episode, I’m completing the series all...

167: How to Maximize Your Podcast Growth with Paid Media: Grow Your Podcast Series Pt. 4

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're serious about taking your podcast to the next level, it's time to talk about paid growth. While organic strategies (like tapping into your c...

166: Grow Your Podcast Audience Through Collaboration: Grow Your Podcast Series Pt. 3

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could instantly double or triple your podcast audience without spending a dime? In this episode, I’m continuing my new series all about ...

165: Organic Growth: Maximizing Your Existing Audience: Grow Your Podcast Series Pt. 2

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of releasing episodes week to week and seeing no change in download numbers? In this episode, I’m continuing my new series all about p...

164: Foundations of Podcast Growth: Grow Your Podcast Series Pt. 1

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of releasing episodes week to week and getting no download growth? In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new series where I’ll be...

163: Spring Cleaning Tips to Audit Your Podcast

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to freshen up your podcast! In today’s episode, I’m walking you through ten steps for spring cleaning your show, so that you can bring...

162: Getting Creative When Content Creation Feels Hard — Podcasting Tips

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a plan for when you can’t create content? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my podcasting tips, along with four types of episodes that...

Bonus: Kids Share Their Business Wisdom ft. Accidental CEO

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it like for kids to see their parents running a business? In today’s episode, I’m featuring my client Nata Salvatori of Accidental CEO. N...

161: 5 Reasons To Start A Podcast ft. So, Here’s The Thing [Launching a Podcast]

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m resharing my interview on So, Here’s The Thing with Laylee Emadi. I’m sharing my top 5 reasons why you should start a ...

160: Your Guide to Podcast Equipment for Recording — Podcasting Tips

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What equipment do I recommend for podcasters? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my recommendations for gear at all stages of podcasting, plus all of...

159: Beyond Vulnerability: Getting Real with Your Audience [Podcasting Skills]

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 au...

158: How to Handle Guest Communication as a Podcast Host

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to efficiently and professionally handle podcast guest communication? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my advice for managing pitch...

157: Podcast Strategy Producer Panel: Ask the Experts ft. Madison McCann, Michael Crosa, & Daniel Ashworth

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What questions do you have for podcast producers? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a panel recording from a recent event with 148 Films here in Cha...

156: Setting Your Podcast Strategy, Goals, & Intentions

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have your podcast goals shifted for 2025? In today’s episode, get an inside look into Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters. Plus, reflect...

155: Planning & Launching a Podcast — Podcasting for Beginners

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast planning challenge is live today! In today’s episode, we’re sharing a teaser of the challenge with top tips for what to consider when ...

154: What You Should Know Before You Launch a Podcast — Podcasting Tips for Beginners

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need to know before you launch a podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the most frequently asked questions that I get from potentia...

153: Is Podcasting The Right Tool For Your Business? Building a Podcast Strategy!

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is podcasting the best tool to share about your business? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why podcasting might be right for you. Plus, I’m shari...

Bonus: Celebrate 100K Downloads with the Independent Business Podcast!

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are you celebrating your podcast milestones? Today, I’m featuring an episode from HoneyBook’s Independent Business podcast with host Akua Kona...

Happy Holidays from Gaffin Creative!

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays from Gaffin Creative! Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take...

152: What My Year of Investing in My Business Looked Like

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about how I’m investing? In today’s episode, I’m continuing my series which gives an inside look into my business, Gaffin Creati...

151: Dropping Everything & Finding My Why

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three weeks ago I dropped everything in my business and found the why behind why I am an entrepreneur. Here's that story.Today's episode is brought to...

150: What It Looked Like to Become a Full-Time Podcast Producer [Podcasting Skills]

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering what it’s like to be a full-time podcast producer? In today’s episode, I’m kicking off my new series which gives an inside loo...

149: How Being Interviewed on Your Own Podcast Can Help Sell Your Programs & Services — Podcast Strategy

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How are you selling your products and services on your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing an interview with my client Bree Pair of the Thriv...

148: Should Podcast Hosts Invest In Advertising For Their Podcast [Grow My Podcast]

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you invest in advertising for your podcast? In today’s episode, I”m sharing the power in paid advertising for podcast growth. Question...

147: Becoming The Trusted Brand That Is Top Of Mind For Your Audience

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

Bonus: Bloom with B-Roll Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners ft. Quianna Marie Weekly

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

146: Leveraging Your Podcast For Paid Events

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

145: Turning Podcast Listeners into Paying Clients [Becoming a Paid Podcaster: Monetize My Podcast]

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 shar...

144: Making More Money with Sponsors through a Holistic Campaign [Becoming a Paid Podcaster: Monetize My Podcast]]

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cre...

143: Can Your Podcast Generate You Revenue? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster: Monetize My Podcast]

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

142: Is Your Podcast a Passion Project, a Side Hustle, or a Business Strategy? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

141: Podcast SEO: Strategies for Podcast Players & Blog Posts [Grow My Podcast]

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bet...

140: This Email Marketing Strategy Boosted My Podcast Downloads and Subscribers

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

139: How Vulnerable Should I Be On My Podcast?

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 au...

138: Thinking About Airing Old Podcast Episodes? Listen Here—Repurposing Podcast Content

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ep...

137: The Unwritten Rule of Podcasting from a Podcast about Podcasting

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

136: Your Strategic Guide to Repurposing Content for Your Podcast + Podcast Guesting Benefits

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you strategically repurpose your business content for your podcast? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my repurposing discussion with Melissa...

135: Affiliate Income for Podcasters: 5 Tools You Can Earn Affiliate Income on as a Podcaster

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a podcaster, diversifying your income streams is essential to sustaining and growing your show. One lucrative way to do this is through affiliate m...

134: Accessibility in Podcasting with Myrna Daramy [IG LIVE REPLAY]

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

133: Make It Easy for Your Listeners to Find Your Podcast

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

132: Podcast Tours and Podcast Guesting Benefits ft. Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

131: Mic Check: Is This Thing On? with Megan Wren

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

130: Podcast Community—8 Podcasters Share Podcasting Advice—Your Podcast About Podcasting

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Bonus: 3 Ways To End “Spray and Pray” Marketing ft. Called To Both with Joy Michelle

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

129: Podcast Strategy with the Experts [Live Panel Recording at Mic Check Retreat]

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re live from the first-ever Mic Check Society Retreat! Today’s episode features panelists Laylee Emadi, Danielle Desir Corbett, and Bree Pair s...

128: Mic Check Retreat Recap - Podcast Community Retreat

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

127: Making the Most of In-Person Events for Your Podcast — Podcast Community

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

126: How to Turn Your Private Podcast Lead Magnet into a Shop Product

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 produ...

125: How to Structure Your Limited Series Private Podcast

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cre...

124: An Introduction to Private Podcasts as Opt-Ins

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 use...