Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin - Podcast about Podcasting for Podcasters

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

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

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/l2jfLkw0e54

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

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

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

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 increasing downloads on your older content through your existing audience.We’ll walk through how to reference older episodes in a way that adds value, feels natural, and guides listeners without overwhelming them. Plus, I’m giving you a plug-and-play formula for how to do it and examples you can steal.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 simple strategy for growing downloads on old episodes (1:38)The formula for mentioning an old episode (2:25)Creating compilation content from old episodes (4:48)Practical advice for sharing old episodes (5:52)Mentioned in this Episode:Episode 143: Can Your Podcast Generate You Revenue? [Becoming a Paid Podcaster]Episode 194: Reflecting on 2025Connect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/mBU5XeyNH88

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. 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: Why you shouldn’t start with your podcast intro (1:35)How I recommend you start your episodes (2:19)What makes a great hook (3:02)Four types of hooks for your podcast (3:34)Tips for creating intentional hooks (4:51)Opening with a clip from the episode (6:18)Mastering the first 20 seconds (7:49)Connect with Haylee:Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboardInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinWebsite: gaffincreative.comTranscript: https://share.descript.com/view/LJSzClq9Bp0