Are you feeling weird about your business right now? You might be in a season of business you don't recognize, yet don't know how to handle it. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down four common seasons of business and how each requires something a little different from you. Plus, how your podcast can support you through each one.

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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 problem: when we think it’s us (1:59)

The moment it clicked for me (2:36)

A quick note on “seasons” (6:36)

The four seasons of business (7:24)

Where you might be right now (15:05)

How to identify your season (16:23)

Mentioned in this Episode:

Join our coaching waitlist: gaffincreative.com/coaching

Connect with Haylee:

Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

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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 Hour

Shure MV7 Mic

Logitech Blue Yeti Mic

Logitech Web Cam

PowerPitch Email Templates

Connect with Joy:

Instagram: instagram.com/joyymichelle

Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ

Facebook: facebook.com/joymichellephotography

Coach with Joy: joymichelle.co/coaching

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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: link

Connect with Haylee:

Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

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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/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

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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 GPT

Podcast Guest Rejection Email Templates

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/l2jfLkw0e54

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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-2022

Northwestern University Breaking The Sound Ceiling: northwestu.edu/blog/breaking-the-sound-ceiling

Sounds Profitable “The Creators” Report: thepodcasthost.com/business-of-podcasting/sounds-profitables-the-creators-report

USC Annenberg Inequality In Popular Podcasts?: assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inequality-Podcasts

Women’s Audio Mission: womensaudiomission.org/about

Midia Research: midiaresearch.com/blog/podcast-industry-tackles-underrepresentation-but-will-every-voice-be-heard

Connect with Haylee:

Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

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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-money

Connect with Haylee:

Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/LT2nM0w1WYn

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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/podlinks

Customize Your Podcast Player Icons: gaffincreative.com/podlinks-canva-template

Connect with Haylee:

Soundboard Society: gaffincreative.com/soundboard

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Website: gaffincreative.com

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/MnkeoLB5oG8

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