Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

111: Back to the Basics: Marketing Your Podcast Episodes—Grow My Podcast

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 episod...

110: Unveiling the New Gaffin Creative Branding

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

109: The Power in Podcasting as an Entrepreneur ft. Quianna Marie of Quianna Marie Weekly

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Qui...

Teaser: Day 3 of The Podcast Planning Challenge

11 Jan 2024

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: Day 2 of The Podcast Planning Challenge

10 Jan 2024

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: Day 1 of The Podcast Planning Challenge

09 Jan 2024

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...

108: New Year, New Podcast Plan—The Podcast about Podcasting

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 drea...

Bonus: 5 Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift ft. Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all Swifties—this one's for you! In today's client feature, I'm bringing you this fun and educational episode from one of my dear clients an...

107: Back to the Basics: Podcast Planning & Considerations

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to take it back to the podcast basics? In today's episode, I'm sharing 7 considerations every podcaster needs to think about and 5 simple steps ...

106: The Fictional Podcasts of Gilmore Girls Characters

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where are my Gilmore Girls fans at? As we approach the slower season for podcasting and business, I wanted to break up my educational content with som...

105: Setting Intentional Goals for the New Year Based on Your Definition of Success ft. Amanda Warfield of Chasing Simple

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're gearing up for a fresh start with the new year approaching, I wanted to share this amazing conversation that I had with my friend Amanda War...

104: Managing Your Podcast through the Holidays

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach a busy holiday season, managing your podcast may feel a little more overwhelming than normal! In today's episode, I'm sharing how you c...

103: Should You Start a Podcast for Your Blog? ft. Bree Pair of Thrive Blogger & Content Creator Podcast

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast for your blog and wondered, what all does it entail? In todaay's episode, I'm sharing a replay from Thr...

102: Finding Inspiration for Your Podcast + An Update for Our Listeners

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often get stuck in a cycle of creating the same content without any passion or inspiration. If that's you, this episode is your encouragement to fi...

101: 5 Lessons I Learned from Podcast Movement

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year's Podcast Movement conference was phenomenal. If you're sad you missed out, don't worry, I'm bringing you 5 lessons I learned while as Podca...

100: Your Guide to Celebration Episodes for Podcasters

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you celebrating a big milestone in your podcast? In our 100th episode, we're sharing some fun ideas and content types for your celebration episode...

099: What To Do When You're Just Not Feeling It with Your Podcast

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever struggled with your podcast, you know how hard it is to create content. When you're just not feeling it, content creation just feels li...

098: How Podcasters can Pivot into Speaking and Education as a Source of Revenue with Laylee Emadi

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been playing around with the idea of adding education or speaking as a source of revenue for your business? Laylee Emadi joins us to chat abo...

097: 5 Technical Considerations for Podcasters

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest hesitations that the people I talk to who are interested in podcasting face is the tech that comes with podcasting. Today, I want t...

096: Podcast Episode Ideas for Your Business's Podcast

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 10 podcast topics you can use on your business podcast when you’re feeling stuck on new ideas! These topics will allow you to educate your ...

Bonus: Riverside Review & Recent Updates

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about making the switch to Riverside? In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a quick review of the latest features that Riversid...

095: Behind the Scenes of the Independent Business Podcast with Natalie Franke

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is the podcast industry too saturated for you to launch your own? What does it actually look like for a brand to launch their own podcast? In today's ...

Bonus: 10 Common Questions about Planning a Podcast

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have questions about podcast planning and I have answers! In today's bonus episode, I'm answering 10 of the most commonly asked questions around p...

094: How early should I start planning my podcast launch? — Podcasting for Beginners

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know it can take up to 9 days for your podcast to show up on podcast players? That's why I recommend a 2 week lead time with my Podcast Launch...

093: Giving Up a Dream that No Longer Serves You

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever given up on a dream or shut something down that you never imagined you'd do? It can feel like disappointment and failure. Sometimes we h...

092: Cheering for You on International Women's Day

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women's Day! Today we're cheering for you and your success as we reflect back on one of our favorite episodes! Enjoy this rereleas...

091: Two Years of Clocking In 🎉 A Podcast about Podcasting

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Has it really been two years of Clocking In??? Yes it hass! So today, I'm sharing the pivots we've made on the podcast over the last 2 years, three le...

090: How to Have Quality Audio as a Podcast Guest + Podcast Guesting Benefits

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a podcast host or not, you want to make sure you're bringing the best quality audio to the show you're recording for! In today's episod...

089: Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator with LaShonda Brown

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you consider yourself a content creator? If you're a podcaster or business owner—the reality is, you are! In today's episode, my dear friend L...

Bonus: Why We're Revamping Our Content + Come Join Us in Mic Check Society!

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm coming off of an amazing experience at the Creative Educator Conference. The experience led to some revamping of our content calendar, so you're g...

088: 5 Tips For Hosting a Podcast in 2023

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether your goal is to better host your podcast or launch a new one, there is so much to consider in being a podcast host. In today's episode, I'm sh...

087: Intentional Goal Setting for Your Business

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do your goals match your needs? Intentional goal setting should be a priority in 2023—don't just focus on random goals. To kick off the new year, I'...

086: Be All There

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If this year has taught me a lesson, it's to embrace the moment and be all there. As we head into a new year, I want you to slow down, take time to be...

085: What Three Podcasters Experienced When They Took a Break from Their Podcast

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been playing around with taking a break from your podcast, today three of my clients are sharing their own experience in taking a break from...

084: Taking a Break from Your Podcast

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may come to a place in your podcast journey where you're ready for a break from your podcast. In today's episode, we're exploring why you may want...

083: Using a Podcast to Grow Your Speaking Career

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast is a great building block to growing your speaking career! In today's episode, we're walking through the benefits of a podcast for speakers ...

082: Podcast Guesting Benefits & How to Be a Great Podcast Guest with Christina Lenkowski

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to be a podcast guest rather than just the host? Today, I had the privilege to talk with Christina Lenkowski about being a great ...

081: Is Podcasting Right for You: Testing Out the Podcasting Waters

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning a podcast can be daunting, so today are diving into a few things you should consider before jumping into the world of podcasting. Then I'm s...

080: Pop Up Podcasting With Magan Ward

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the joy to chat with Magan Ward about pop-up podcasting. Magan Ward is an Email Marketing Strategist that grew her own email list by 7...

079: How to Track Your SEO Efforts [Grow My Podcast]

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you optimizing your podcast show notes or website content for search engines? Let's see if it's working! In today's episode, I'm walking you throu...

078: Why Coaches and Creative Educators Need to Be Optimizing Their Podcast Content for Search

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a creative educator or coach with a podcast? You can optimizing your podcast show notes for search engines to help drive warm leads directly t...

077: Finding Your Community

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding community as you get older, especially as an entrepreneur, can feel almost impossible. Today's episode comes straight from the heart. We're di...

076 : Putting the Fun Back into Your Podcast

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re anything like me, you got into podcasting because you love it! There is something so special about podcasting for hosts, it could be a cre...

Bonus: Mini Podcast Audit Challenge Day 3

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to reset the structure of your podcast? Day 3 of our Mini Podcast Audit Challenge will help get you there! Come join us inside the free Mini P...

Bonus: Mini Podcast Audit Challenge Day 2

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to reset the content of your podcast? Day 2 of our Mini Podcast Audit Challenge will help get you there! Come join us inside the free Mini Pod...

075: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Podcast | Mini Podcast Audit Challenge Day 1

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to hit the reset button on your podcast? It can be easy to miss when things need to be revisited within your podcast. Today we're walking t...

074: Solo Podcast Episodes and How to Plan Your Episodes

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re continuing the conversation about solo podcast episodes! Last week we chatted about the benefits of solo podcast episodes, so this w...

073: The Benefits of Publishing Solo Podcast Episodes

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting a podcast comes with a variety of fears that you’ll need to overcome—don’t worry I’m here to help navigate those! But one of the most ...

072: Tools I Use in the Educational Branch of My Brand

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before starting this business full-time, I always said I could never be an educator. It wasn’t something I enjoyed—but when I started this podcast...

071: Setting Boundaries as a Creative Professional

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have a love-hate relationship with boundaries and that’s because they’re hard. In any relationship, building boundaries feels like tough love fo...

070: Planning for Vacations as a Business Owner

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a HUGE proponent of traveling—it’s always been something I’ve been passionate about! When I became a full-time business owner, I knew tha...

069: Your Mid-Year Business Reset

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are your business goals going according to plan? Now is the perfect time to reflect and reset! In today's episode, we're exploring a few ways you can ...

068: What My Two Week Sabbatical Looked Like

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in April, I released an episode about preparing for a sabbatical. Well, this month I took two weeks off of work and was able to enjoy time with m...

067: Understanding Your Podcast Numbers

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast numbers can be a great tool for your business podcast. They are just vanity metrics, but looking at the right stats can help you move closer t...

066: How to Turn Podcast Listeners Into Leads

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your podcast listeners are likely ideal clients, but are you converting them into leads? Most of my clients are using their podcasts for this very rea...

Bonus: The Challenge - Day 3 Teaser

09 Jun 2022

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...

Bonus: The Challenge - Day 2 Teaser

08 Jun 2022

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’...

Bonus: The Challenge Kickoff - Day 1 Teaser

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We'r coming at you this week with a few special bonus episodes, brought to you by my Podcast Planning Challenge, happening this week! Today’s little...

065: The Ideal Timeline for Launching a Podcast — Podcasting for Beginners

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me today where I'm discussing the perfect timeline for your launching a podcast. Every podcast is different, some launches can be done in a day w...

064: Plan Your Podcast in Three Days | Join the Challenge

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is a podcast on your mind? Let's take this idea and put it on paper! Join me next week as I kick off our Podcast Planning Challenge. Listen in to toda...

063: How to Batch Content for Your Business with Amanda Warfield

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Utilizing a podcast as part of your content strategy is something our team at Gaffin Creative is pretty familiar with, but creating that much content ...

062: Should I Script My Solo Podcast Episodes?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever sat down to record a podcast episode and you didn't know where to begin? Or, maybe, that fear is what is holding you back from starting ...

061: How to Market Your Podcast Launch - Marketing Guide

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about the behind-the-scenes of creating and producing a podcast on Clocking In. But, we haven't really dived into the launch marketing p...

060: 5 Things You Should Have in Place Before Launching A Podcast

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Say you’re not quite ready to launch your podcast yet, but it’s on your list of things to do—today’s episode will help you understand how you ...

059: How to Prepare for Two Weeks Off as a Small Business Owner

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks off work sounds amazing right, but when you’re running your own business, it can almost feel too overwhelming to consider all of the thing...

058: 7 Questions I Get As A Podcast Producer about Podcast Production

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of questions as a podcast producer about podcast production. So, I've turned to my listeners over the past few weeks and asked what you wa...

057: 6 Ways I Found a Better Work Life Balance this Year

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One thing I knew that I wanted to do in 2022 was to establish a solid work-life balance. This meant choosing personal experiences over work experience...

056: Why Your Podcast Needs Optimized Show Notes for Google

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you taking advantage of the long-term marketing efforts that search engine optimization can provide for your podcast? I think it's so important, e...

055: How to Determine if a Guest is Right for Your Podcast

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As podcast hosts, we probably all have the ideal guest we'd love to interview on our shows. You can probably think of a few people, or type of people,...

054: Podcast Pitches & Guest Communication

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting guests on your podcasts comes with a lot of communication and coordination. This brings me to today's topic-managing guest pitches and communi...

053: Supporting Small Business - Tanner Robinson

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week in continuing my interviews with my family, I sat down with my brother Tanner Robinson! Tanner joins us to talk about his career in small bu...

052: An Interview with My Mom - Sandi Robinson

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy International Women's Day friends! To celebrate, the time has come to introduce interviews on the podcast with a very special guest, my mom! San...

051: Celebrating 1 Year of the Podcast

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are celebrating one full year of Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin! Over the last year of hosting my own show, I have learned more than I could ...

050: Podcast Guesting Benefits in the Creative Industry

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few episodes, I’ve shared about repurposing your podcast content and even how podcast guests can turn their interviews from other podc...

049: How Podcast Guests Can Repurpose Interviews for Additional Content

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you repurposing podcast episode that you're interviewed on as additional content for your own brand? If content creation is important in your mark...

048: Content Repurposing in Your Podcast Strategy: Turning Your Podcast Episodes into Marketing Content

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you utilizing your podcast to create additional content for your brand? Content repurposing may be highly underutilized in your marketing strategy...

047: How Outsourcing Changed My Business

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to prioritizing things in my business, I typically look at my client work as the only priority, but that doesn’t mean that my own busi...

046: Building Workflows in Your Business & Podcast

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I believe that create efficient systems and building simple workflows in your business can save you time and money as a business owner! In today’s e...

045: 5 Tools I Use Daily In My Business

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many tools out there to use for your business, that it can be overwhelming to know which to use. I love hearing the different tools that ...

044: Taking on the Role of Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is becoming an entrepreneur or small business owner on your goals list for 2022? Or maybe just being a better business owner? Because that’s certain...

043: Make Your Business Work for Your Life

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While you have probably already set all of your goals for 2022, have you asked yourself how those goals play a role in your life? This year, my goal i...

042: Using Your Podcast for Marketing Your Business

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of the year, we're rounding up our month-long conversation on monetization. Marketing your won products and services on your podca...

041: What to Consider When Looking at Podcast Sponsorships

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you considered getting a sponsor for your podcast? As we continue this month's series on monetization, we'll be focusing on podcast sponsorships ...

040: How to Use Affiliate Marketing to Monetize Your Podcast—Affiliate Income for Podcasters

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard about residual income and monetizing your podcast, but exactly how can you do that without securing third party sponsors? Affiliate ma...

039: Ways You Can Monetize Your Podcast

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we launch a podcast, we often dream about making money off of that podcast. Have you considered all of the ways you can monetize your podcast? It...

038: Planning Your Podcast Launch in One Day | Introducing Podcast VIP Days at Gaffin Creative

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are dozens of steps you have to take in order to plan and launch a podcast. If you don’t have the time or you simply don’t want to learn eve...

#037: Growing Your Email List With Downloadables

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard all about the importance of building an email list—and trust me I agree. So today, I’m sharing not only how I use my email list, bu...

036: Marketing Gurus Aren't Always Right

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a ton of valuable voices in the marketing and business space, but it's important to take advice and education with an understanding that the...

035: Introducing Podcast Launch Kit

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has hosting a podcast been on your bucket list for a while, but maybe you're not ready to bring on a podcast producer? You're in for a special treat! ...

034: Planning for the Holidays in Your Business

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for the holidays? As we kick off the month of November today, I’m actively preparing myself and my clients for the holiday season… a...

033: How to Measure the Success of Your Podcast

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are you measuring the success of your podcast? Well, first you need to define the goal. In today’s episode I’m breaking down how you can measu...

032: Creating a Resource Hub for Your Podcast

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’re creating so much valuable content with your podcast episodes, but have you developed a resource hub to house all of that amazing content?Toda...

031: Benefits of Batching Your Podcast Content

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Six months ago, I'd never even considered what content batching could do for my business, but since implementing it into my own work and my client wor...

030: Why Podcast Hosts Need a Brand Shoot & How to Plan for It

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've been an advocate for brand shoots for years, so today I'm sharing how you can use a brand shoot for your podcast and how to plan for it! Listen i...

029: Content Planning & Brainstorming for Your Podcast

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to come up with new and engaging content to share on your podcast? Not to mention content that strategically markets your business,...

028: Organizing Your Podcast with a Project Management Tool

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In any project you work on, it’s important to have a plan & a system that helps keep you organized and track your progress.I’m sharing behind ...

027: How Financial Freedom Has Allowed Me to Chase My Dreams

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Financial freedom has a nice ring to it, huh? It’s a buzzword for a reason—there is some much freedom that comes with having a little less respons...

026: 5 Boundaries I've Implemented in My Business to Create a Better Work/Life Balance

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, I've realized how easy it is to let your work spill over into your "non-working" hours. Today, I'm sharing 5 boundaries I've set ...

25: How to Structure Your Podcast Episodes

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You sit down to record your podcast content, but what are you supposed to include? Today's episode is all about the structural components that make up...

024: How to Pitch Podcast Guests to Come on Your Show

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Securing guests on your podcast isn't as easy as a simple ask—you need to put a little bit of thought into it. In today's episode, I'm sharing how t...