Launching a podcast can really be as simple or complicated as you want to make it. As someone who’s managed and produced podcasts for the last four years, I want to help you understand a few things you should consider while planning your podcast concept or launch.

In this episode of Clocking In, I'm sharing a few things you need to plan out before you launch your podcast! These concepts come straight from my Podcast Planning Workbook, available in my podcast shop! If you're ready to plan your podcast, get started with this quick 9 minute episode!

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So you're familiar with the concept of podcasting, but you're probably wondering... how do I actually get this content out there on every podcast platform? I have the answers! Join me every Monday in August for a new episode all about podcasting!

In this episode, I'm sharing what you need to look for in a podcast hosting platform and which one I recommend to all of my clients!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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We did it! It's been nearly a year since we paid off our house and I'm sharing some of the details that led to paying off our home and how it's impacted our lives since (especially in the last year)!

Listen in as I debunk three common myths people have about paying off debt, along with a few really important steps that helped us on our journey to paying off our house (in just five years).

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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Are you getting the most out of your wordpress website's functionality? In today's quick 9 minute episode, I'm sharing 5 plugins you should install on your wordpress site!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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Have you invested in professional or business education to grow more in knowledge, skills, or personal development? Today, I'm sharing all about my investment with The Laylee Emadi Mastermind!

Listen in as I highlight what I loved, what I'd do different, and how I think hearing perspectives of others can impact your entire business plan for the better!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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Are you wasting a ton of time managing your podcast because you don't have the appropriate templates in place? I've got you covered! Today, I'm sharing 5 templates every podcaster needs to streamline their podcast production (two of which you can grab in my shop)!

Listen in as I share about email templates, interview outlines, graphics, and so much more in this important episode all about podcast templates!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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If you're in the podcasting world, you've likely heard that Apple is releasing paid subscriptions starting tomorrow! By offering paid subscriptions within their platform, Apple is allowing podcasters to create exclusive content to subscribers in order to monetize their podcast.

In today's episode, I'm sharing the pros and cons to using this new feature, but also highlighting a few changes you'll need to make in your podcast whether or not you decide to use paid subscriptions with Apple Podcast App!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.

Download my Free Apple Podcast Subscription Verbiage Template

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What does your client experience say about you and your brand? Everything. Your clients are the only people you need to satisfy in your business, so it's important to make sure the experience they have goes above and beyond!

In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can improve your client experience in just a few steps to day, but then how becoming your own client can make the biggest impact in the experience you're providing!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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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We talk a lot about feeling overwhelmed on this podcast—both in business in life. While I mostly offer solutions, I've neglected to share the most important one: taking a break.

In today's episode, I'm sharing about why you haven't seen a new episode from me in two weeks and what it can look like to take a break from something in your business or life when you get a little overwhelmed (or just aren't up for sharing).

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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 does it mean to outsource your podcast editing? How do you when it's the right time to hand your podcast production over to someone else?

In this episode, I'm breaking down the responsibilities I handle for my clients, the time you could save by outsourcing your podcast editing, and the reasons you should hire a producer for your podcast!

Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you 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.

What Goes Into Podcasting (1:49)

Podcast Content Planning & SEO Strategy (2:20)

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What Tasks to Outsource for Podcasts (2:46)

• Editing the Episode with Intros, Outros, and Ads
• Episode Description
• Creating Show Notes and Pull Quotes for Promotions
• Episode Transcription
• Graphics for Blog, Social, Newsletter, and Guest Promotion
• Scheduling the Episode on Podcast Hosts and Websites
• Finalizing the Meta Data for Search Engine Optimization
• Scheduling Social Media for Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and Pinterest
• Adding to Upcoming Newsletters or Text Message Apps
• Emailing the Guest Details and Graphics
• Scheduling Reminders for the Guest
• Ensuring the Episode Goes Live

Quarterly Reviews for Your Podcast Strategy (3:56)

Three Reasons You Would Outsource Podcast Editing (5:43)

1. Your business and life are just too busy for you to be spending time on something you’re not necessarily getting paid to do. We’ll talk more about this in a moment.
2. You don’t know how to edit, create beneficial show notes, design graphics and wave files, upload your show, etc.
3. You either don’t want to do the work or you don’t want to deal with the stress of adding one more thing to your plate.

Consider Your Budget for Outsourcing Your Podcast Editing (6:22)

Your Podcast Goals: Marketing, Monetizing, and Strategy for Your Podcast (6:59)

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