Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

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, and celebrate every win—big or small—from this past year.We're taking a short break, but I’ll see you in 2026 as we dive into a brand new year of creativity, growth, and incredible podcasting.And if working with us has been on your mind—whether you're ready to join our 2026 program or start as a production client—there’s still time to get the ball rolling.Until then, happy holidays and cheers to an amazing new year!Connect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/58cOBRQYSy0

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 I more intentionally invested based on my “why.” 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: Tools (3:20)Travel (5:16)Coaching (13:12) Communities (15:27)Paid visibility (16:58)My team (18:24)Looking ahead to 2026 (20:12)Mentioned in this Episode:Get on the waitlist for Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreatEpisode 152 What My Year of Investing in My Business Looked Like: gaffincreative.com/152-what-my-year-of-investing-in-my-business-looked-likeConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinSoundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/9UwGoZaM7LF

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 of my business’s most valuable assets. I’m sharing not only how my podcast is central to my marketing ecosystem, but also how I use it to reach my business goals and dreams. 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: My podcast as the center of my marketing ecosystem (1:22)Using my podcast as a testing ground (3:21)Shaping my thought leadership through the podcast (5:47)Your podcast can be so much more than content (7:42)Connect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinSoundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/ukHxqCGxpig

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 in one of the hardest years of my life. Plus, the perspective I gained on my life and business now that 2025 comes to a close. 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: When everything around me stopped (1:15)Getting the call during Mic Check Retreat (4:45)Grief doesn’t care about your calendar (6:05)Building a business that can hold you (7:27)Perspective from the hardest year of my life (9:48)Mentioned in this Episode:Episode 151 Dropping Everything & Finding My Why: gaffincreative.com/151-dropping-everything-finding-my-whyConnect with Haylee:Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/uz78Pb9Vhxd

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 clients and dear friends:Quianna. She’s just wrapped up four years of showing up every Monday on her show! In this episode, Quianna shares what it’s really taken to build a podcast that lives beyond the hype, why visibility beats virality, why consistency compounds even when growth feels slow, how community wins over competition, and how your business evolves as you do.You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Review The Show Notes:Four Lessons I’ve Learned About Business (5:30)Four Things I’ve Learned About Life (11:26)Four Thank Yous (14:56)Four Dreams For The Future (16:47)Content Clarity Call Giveaway (21:30)Four Affirmations For This Season (24:17)Mentioned In This Episode:Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners: quiannamarie.com/brollThe Green House Resource Garden: quiannamarie.com/shop50% off your first year of Flodesk: quiannamarie.com/flodeskApply to be on the podcast: quiannamarie.com/podcastEpisode 213 What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Showing Up Online: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/20/213-what-taylor-swift-taught-me-about-showing-up-online-the-life-of-a-showgirlEpisode 212 Letting Go To Make More with Nata Salvatori quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/13/212-letting-go-to-make-more-with-nata-salvatoriEpisode 4 Radical Curiousity with Natalie Franke: quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/04/004-radical-curiosity-with-natalie-frankeEpisode 2 My First Art Gallery (Was In The Bathroom at Trader Joe’s): quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/01/002-my-first-art-gallery-was-in-the-bathroom-at-trader-joesConnect with Quianna:InstagramFacebookTikTokPinterestConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/AVZtgW18alA

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 like a business asset, not just a hobby. I’m diving into how to make sure that your podcast sounds like you and that your messages are aligned across every channel. 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: Inconsistencies add up (1:23)Start with brand anchors (2:29)Update your intros, outros, and offers (3:47)Do a brand consistency audit (4:57) Choose one brand word (6:05)Mentioned in this Episode:Episode 192 How To Use Your Podcast To Strengthen Every Touchpoint In Your Business: gaffincreative.com/192-how-to-use-your-podcast-to-strengthen-every-touchpoint-in-your-businessConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/0knxdxszTD3

What if your podcast could power your marketing, client education, and sales conversations? In today’s episode, I’m talking to service-based business owners who are ready to treat their podcast like a business asset, not just a hobby. I’m breaking down the main phases of your client journey and how your podcast can impact each touchpoint along the way. 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: Main phases of your client journey (1:07)Your podcast in marketing (1:31)Your podcast in the sales process (3:34)Your podcast in the client experience (7:58)Your podcast in retention and referrals (11:00)Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/FrIEEoLrogWConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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 their podcast like a business asset, not just a hobby. I’m covering the ways that your podcast can be integrated into your business and the possibilities that come from leveraging it correctly. 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: Integration vs. isolation (1:17)Isolation in marketing (2:09)Integration in marketing (3:50)Integration with your client experience (5:30)Building a central hub as a thought leader (6:49)Your podcast’s big vision and impact (8:57)Why isn’t your podcast working? (9:35)Mentioned in this Episode:The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growthConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/dzQF3GZMWuO

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 stopped me in my tracks. At that moment, I knew: I’ve been playing too small and I’m ready to dream bigger. For my business, and for yours. 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 moment the story hit me (1:21)I need to be the big dreamer (1:52)Where I’ve been playing small (3:14)Dreaming bigger at Gaffin Creative (4:20)Dreaming big in your own business (5:28)Mentioned in this Episode:The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growthConnect with Haylee:Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcsInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/x3eHXMvH794