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Bonus: How to Be a Great Podcast Guest ft. Joy Michelle of Called to Both
16:51|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 wrap-up. You’ll hear from Joy Michelle—business coach and host of the Called to Both podcast—in an episode I asked to re-air here on Clocking In. Joy breaks down the often-overlooked art of being an excellent podcast guest with clarity and intention.This is your crash course on what it really means to be prepared, present, and professional when you’re given the mic on someone else’s platform.This episode originally aired as episode 95 of Called to Both with Joy Michelle.Gaffin Creative's Podcast Gear Recommendations:https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners/Mentioned in this Episode:Episode 6: Your Business Needs a “Power HourShure MV7 Mic Logitech Blue Yeti Mic Logitech Web CamPowerPitch Email TemplatesConnect with Joy:Instagram: instagram.com/joyymichelleYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQFacebook: facebook.com/joymichellephotographyCoach with Joy: joymichelle.co/coachingReview the transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/ptnDsYyzrW0
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208: Should I Work with a PR Firm or Guest Pitching Company
09:43|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 guests onto your show or yourself onto someone else’s. Plus, I’m sharing how to be mindful when outsourcing your pitching with a PR company, virtual assistant, or team member.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.Find It Quickly: Normalize outsourcing (because it’s not the problem) (1:39)Pitching guests onto your podcast (2:20)Pitching yourself onto other podcasts (5:02)Mentioned in this Episode:Podcast Guest Research Assistant: linkConnect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.com207: How to Be a Better Podcast Host (Without Burning Bridges)
11:33|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 in a way that protects your reputation, relationships, and audience. Because how you host is a reflection of how you lead. 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.Find It Quickly: Get clear on the actual goal of your podcast (2:07)Guest selection is a leadership responsibility (3:06)Pitch with context, not just credentials (3:51)Confirm the topic before you hit record (4:58)Host the conversation - even if it’s not perfect (6:05)If you mess up, repair the relationship (8:55)The Podcast Guest Research Assistant (9:48)Mentioned in this Episode:Podcast Guest Research Assistant:Connect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.com
206: Why Prepared Podcast Hosts Make Better Leaders (Even Beyond the Mic)
47:09|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 conversation? That’s what today’s episode is all about.On this replay from the Laylee Emadi Podcast, I sit down with my friend and podcast client Laylee Emadi to unpack an experience she's seen multiple times recently as a podcast guest: hosts who outsource without oversight, skip alignment, and miss the responsibility that comes with leading a show.Whether you’re a podcast host, a frequent guest, or a business owner who shows up publicly, this episode will give you language, clarity, and confidence to:Understand how host preparation (or the lack of it) impacts reputation and relationships.Navigate awkward guest situations with professionalism and integrity.Build systems that protect your audience, your relationships, and your time—without sacrificing genuine conversation.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:Podcast Guest Research Assistant GPTPodcast Guest Rejection Email TemplatesReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/l2jfLkw0e54205: Women Are Underrepresented in Podcasting—Here's How We Change It
09:03|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 reflections after 5 years of Clocking In. 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.Find It Quickly: Celebrating 5 years of Clocking In (1:08)The stats of women behind the mic (2:22)Women in podcasting (3:21)The team of women at Gaffin Creative (4:15)Bringing more women in (not kicking men out) (5:18)Women belong in the podcasting space (6:18)Mentioned in this Episode:Recording Academy Women in the Mix: grammy.com/news/women-in-the-mix-study-2022Northwestern University Breaking The Sound Ceiling: northwestu.edu/blog/breaking-the-sound-ceilingSounds Profitable “The Creators” Report: thepodcasthost.com/business-of-podcasting/sounds-profitables-the-creators-reportUSC Annenberg Inequality In Popular Podcasts?: assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inequality-PodcastsWomen’s Audio Mission: womensaudiomission.org/aboutMidia Research: midiaresearch.com/blog/podcast-industry-tackles-underrepresentation-but-will-every-voice-be-heardConnect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.com
204: What strategies can I use to improve the production quality and content of my podcast?
16:40|What makes a podcast sound professional and effortless? In today’s episode, I’m diving into three pillars of podcast quality: audio, content clarity, and intention. I’m sharing how you can easily boost the quality of your next recording and create a voice that listeners trust.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.Find It Quickly: Creating high quality audio (2:29)Recording with content clarity (7:38)Crafting with intention (10:40)Building a system that works for you (11:53)Quick wins to implement today (14:07)Mentioned in this Episode:Clocking In Episode 198: Which Podcast Mic Is Worth Your Money? gaffincreative.com/198-which-podcast-mic-is-worth-your-moneyConnect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LT2nM0w1WYn
203: 5 Ways to Use Email Marketing with Your Podcast
17:46|Are you podcast and email marketing working together? In today’s episode, I’m teaching you 5 strategies to leverage your podcast and email marketing together. You’ll learn how to drive downloads, convert listeners into buyers, and turn your podcast into your best lead generator. 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.Find It Quickly: The state of email marketing in 2026 (1:00)Repurpose your podcast into email content (2:45)Drive downloads to older episodes and feed your funnels (7:19)Convert listeners into buyers (10:49)Turn your podcast into your best lead generator (12:42)Segment your list (14:23)Mentioned in this Episode:Gaffin Creative Podlinks: gaffincreative.com/podlinksCustomize Your Podcast Player Icons: gaffincreative.com/podlinks-canva-templateConnect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MnkeoLB5oG8