{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/6952cda630165a956da0acfe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"201: How to Create a Solid Hook for the Start of Your Podcast Episode","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/1767144908987-ee13dd48-77af-42bd-a3b4-357033f53a2f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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 listener retention. I’m diving into hooks: how to create them with intention and examples you can use when you record next.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced by <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-production/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffin Creative</a>, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffincreative.com</a>, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find It Quickly:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Why you shouldn’t start with your podcast intro (1:35)</p><p>How I recommend you start your episodes (2:19)</p><p>What makes a great hook (3:02)</p><p>Four types of hooks for your podcast (3:34)</p><p>Tips for creating intentional hooks (4:51)</p><p>Opening with a clip from the episode (6:18)</p><p>Mastering the first 20 seconds (7:49)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Haylee:</strong></p><p>Soundboard Society: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/soundboard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/soundboard</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hayleegaffin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hayleegaffin</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LJSzClq9Bp0</p>","author_name":"Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts"}