Are you giving your podcast a polished edit? In today’s episode, I’m sharing why podcast editing matters for your listener experience. Plus, I’m diving into all of the little details that the Gaffin Creative team looks for to potentially edit out of our clients’ episodes. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. 

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.

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Filler words (2:26)

Mouth and breath sounds (4:36)

Technical issues (7:15)

Language and delivery issues (9:23)

Environmental noises (10:49)

Conversation mishaps (11:23)

Why editing matters for your listener experience (12:30)

How to record as polished as possible (15:34)

Connect with Haylee:

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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Creating a podcast episode takes effort, so why not make the most of it? Today’s episode is the final part in a series all about turning your podcast into an evergreen marketing machine. In this episode, I’m breaking down a handful of ways that you can turn just one episode into a number of assets, plus how to make repurposing sustainable. 

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.

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The benefits of repurposing (2:37)

Turning one episode into many assets (5:33)

Making repurposing sustainable (15:14)

Delegation for podcasting (18:22)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

Podcast Budget Template: gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget

Episode 164 Foundations Of Podcast Growth: 

gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth-grow-your-podcast-series-pt-1

Connect with Haylee:

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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What if you had a podcast marketing funnel that worked for you automatically? Today’s episode is the third in a series all about turning your podcast into an evergreen marketing machine. In this episode, I’m breaking down types of content funnels that will take leads from the awareness stage to paying clients. 

This is part 3 of our series on Turning Your Podcast into an Evergreen Marketing Machine.

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.

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The three levels of a marketing funnel (1:37)

Funneling leads to your podcast through other channels (3:19)

Types of funnels to create with your podcast (5:05)

Examples for each funnel type (6:49)

Tools I’m using for conversion (8:23)

10 strategic podcast episode ideas that drive business growth (14:11)

Repurposing your content throughout your funnel (15:28)

Building a sustainable funnel (18:29)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

10 Strategic Podcast Episode Ideas That Drive Business Growth: gaffincreative.com/strategic-growth-episode-ideas

The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth

Episode 164 Foundations Of Podcast Growth: 

gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth-grow-your-podcast-series-pt-1

Honeybook: gaffincreative.com/honeybook

Flodesk: gaffincreative.com/flodesk

Thrivecart: gaffincreative.com/thrivecart

WooCommerce: woocommerce.com

Shopify: shopify.com/ar

Kartra: kartra.com

Connect with Haylee:

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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You know what you want your podcast to do for your business, but does your audience? Today’s episode is part of a series all about turning your podcast into an evergreen marketing machine. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to use CTAs (Call To Actions) to drive your content and grow your business. 

This is part 2 of our series on Turning Your Podcast into an Evergreen Marketing Machine.

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. 

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.

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CTAs and how they drive your content (0:38)

3 types of CTAs to consider (2:50)

Using CTAs in your podcast episodes (6:37)

Offering education with CTAs in Clocking In (8:08)

Selling products with CTAs in Clocking In (10:23)

Promoting programs with CTAs in Clocking In (11:53)

Growing a service-based business with CTAs (14:04)

Audit your last five episodes (16:22)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

Let's Connect: gaffincreative.com/contact

Episode 176 Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: gaffincreative.com/176-mic-check-retreat-roundtable-real-advice-from-seasoned-podcasters

Episode 172 Why Successful Women Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It All Themselves: gaffincreative.com/172-why-successful-women-entrepreneurs-dont-do-it-all-themselves-hiring-a-producer

Episode 158 How To Handle Guest Communication As A Podcast Host: gaffincreative.com/158-how-to-handle-guest-communication-as-a-podcast-host

Episode 154 What You Should Know Before You Launch A Podcast: gaffincreative.com/154-what-you-should-know-before-you-launch-a-podcast

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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

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Evergreen doesn't mean boring — it means leveraged. In this bonus episode, we break down what evergreen podcast content really is, how it fits into your business strategy, and why it's the most underutilized growth tool for podcasters looking to monetize long-term.

This is your mindset and strategy reset on what it means to create content that stays relevant, gets discovered repeatedly, and fuels your marketing systems for months (or years) to come.

This is a bonus episode in our series on Turning Your Podcast into an Evergreen Marketing Machine.

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.

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What if your podcast wasn’t just content, but a powerful marketing tool? Today’s episode kicks off a brand series all about turning your podcast into an evergreen marketing machine. I’m sharing what I see podcasters doing wrong in their podcast strategy, plus the mindset shifts necessary to go from content creator to strategic marketer. 

This is part 1 of our series on Turning Your Podcast into an Evergreen Marketing Machine.

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.

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Creating week to week with no plan (2:21)

Not aligning your content with your goals (3:36)

Not creating an intentional funnel (5:49)

Aligning your podcast with your services and offers (8:30)

Be strategic in your repurposing (9:13)

Making your podcast live within your automations (10:43)

Your podcast isn’t your product, it’s your sales tool (12:39)

From content creator to strategic marketer (13:30)

You don’t need more content, you need a smarter strategy (18:02)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/sylxz54avbW

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What can you learn from listening to other podcasters? In this episode, I’m breaking down three patterns in podcasting that I’ve noticed my clients and retreat attendees using to grow their shows. I’m connecting the dots so that you can build intentionality, confidence, and relationships in your next episodes. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. 

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.

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Intentionality is the new growth hack (2:14)

Solo episodes build confidence and conversion (3:36)

Your podcast is a relationship builder and a soft sales funnel (6:37)

Mentioned In This Episode: 

The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth

Episode 176 Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: gaffincreative.com/176-mic-check-retreat-roundtable

Episode 175 Your Podcast Is Working, Even If It Feels Like It’s Not: gaffincreative.com/175-your-podcast-is-working

Episode 172 Why Successful Women Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It All Themselves: gaffincreative.com/172-why-successful-women-entrepreneurs

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/P2qIp75d31Y

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What if you gave yourself permission to say your biggest podcast dreams out loud? In today’s episode, you’ll hear from the attendees of this year’s Mic Check Retreat, as they speak their podcasting dreams into existence. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. 

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: 

The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth

Get on the waitlist for Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreat

Meet the Podcasters:

Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog

Thrive Podcast for Content Creators: thrivetogether.blog/podcast

Bret and Brandie: instagram.com/bretandbrandie

Christi Johnson: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreative

The Dream Biz Podcast: christijohnsoncreative.com/podcast

Claire Kellems: instagram.com/clairekellems_

The Ultra Aligned Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultra-aligned-podcast

Colie James: instagram.com/coliejames

Business-First Creatives coliejames.com/podcast

Nata Salvatori: instagram.com/accidentalceo.co

Accidental CEO: accidentalceo.co/podcast

Quianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarie

Quianna Marie Weekly: quiannamarie.com/podcast

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Ever wonder if podcasting would make a difference in your business? In today’s episode, I’m passing the mic to a few of our Gaffin Creative clients, who are answering the question: what has podcasting done for your business? Listen in on their stories about what’s possible when you commit to using your voice strategically. 

Today's episode is brought to you by Mic Check Society, our community for podcasters who are looking to take their podcast from good to great. Come join us for educational trainings, a private member's only community, and monthly calls! Get $10 off per month with code PODCAST at micchecksociety.com. 

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.

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Ali Haney of Brand & Market (1:01)

Jennifer Griffith of About Your Mother (3:43)

Stephanie Deininger of Organize and Cherish (4:26)

Bree Pair of Thrive Podcast for Content Creators (6:11)

Meet the Podcasters:

Ali Haney: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co

Brand & Market: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brand-market-podcast

Jennifer Griffith: instagram.com/byjennifergriffith

About Your Mother: byjennifergriffith.com/podcasts/welcome-to-about-your-mother

Stephanie Deininger: instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo

Organize and Cherish: theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog

Thrive Podcast for Content Creators: thrivetogether.blog/podcast

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Ever wish you could eavesdrop on a candid conversation among seasoned podcasters? At Mic Check Retreat, I had the privilege of hosting a roundtable discussion with our incredible group of podcast attendees. We jumped into the real stories behind our shows—the triumphs, the hurdles, and the unexpected lessons that come with the territory of podcasting.

In this honest, heartwarming, and somewhat entertaining conversation about what it actually looks like to be in the thick of podcasting, we share how podcasting is changing the way we show up in business and life.

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.

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What is one business win that came from your podcast? (2:05)

What is something unexpected that you’ve learned since launching your podcast? (3:40)

What is one creative way that you have repurposed your podcast content? (4:37)

Was there one piece of content that pivoted your show? (8:29)

Are they any podcast struggles you’re currently facing? (10:35)

Is there something that you do differently in your business because of podcasting? (12:28)

If you had to delete every podcast episode except one, what would it be and why? (14:12)

How has podcasting changed you as a leader? (19:34)

One major takeaway from Mic Check Retreat (22:52)

Finding inspiration from other attendees (25:38)

Meet the Podcasters:

Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog

Bret and Brandie: instagram.com/bretandbrandie

Christi Johnson: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreative

Claire Kellems: instagram.com/clairekellems_

Colie James: instagram.com/coliejames

Nata Salvatori: instagram.com/accidentalceo.co

Octavia Elease: instagram.com/octaviaelease

Quianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarie

Mentioned In This Episode: 

The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growth

Get on the waitlist for Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreat

Accidental CEO Episode 51: accidentalceo.co/mini-moguls

MowPod: https://mowpod.com/

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