• 182: Building A Funnel Around Your Podcast That Converts [Part 3]
    2025/08/19

    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.


    Find it Quickly:

    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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  • 181: The Silent Seller: How To Build Strategic CTAs Into Every Episode [Part 2]
    2025/08/12

    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.


    Find it Quickly:

    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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  • Bonus: What Evergreen Actually Means (and What It Doesn’t) [Part 1.2]
    2025/08/07

    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.


    Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/47Vj6gKyHZp

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  • 180: Stop Winging It—Start Using Your Podcast Like an Evergreen Marketing Machine [Part 1]
    2025/08/05

    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.


    Find it Quickly:

    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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    22 分
  • 179: The 3 Podcasting Patterns That Are Driving Real Business Results Right Now
    2025/07/29

    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.


    Find it Quickly:

    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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    11 分
  • 178: Speak Your Dreams Into Existence in Podcasting
    2025/07/22
    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/growthGet on the waitlist for Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreatMeet the Podcasters:Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblogThrive Podcast for Content Creators: thrivetogether.blog/podcastBret and Brandie: instagram.com/bretandbrandieChristi Johnson: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreativeThe Dream Biz Podcast: christijohnsoncreative.com/podcastClaire Kellems: instagram.com/clairekellems_The Ultra Aligned Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultra-aligned-podcastColie James: instagram.com/coliejamesBusiness-First Creatives coliejames.com/podcastNata Salvatori: instagram.com/accidentalceo.coAccidental CEO: accidentalceo.co/podcastQuianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarieQuianna Marie Weekly: quiannamarie.com/podcastTranscript: https://share.descript.com/view/2DGkMXouqIZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • 177: What Podcasting Can Do For Your Business
    2025/07/14

    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.


    Find it Quickly:

    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


    Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/TR0inIeQ26B

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  • 176: Mic Check Retreat Roundtable: Podcasting Advice from Seasoned Podcasters
    2025/07/08
    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.Find it Quickly: 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/thrivetogetherblogBret and Brandie: instagram.com/bretandbrandieChristi Johnson: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreativeClaire Kellems: instagram.com/clairekellems_Colie James: instagram.com/coliejamesNata Salvatori: instagram.com/accidentalceo.coOctavia Elease: instagram.com/octaviaeleaseQuianna Marie: instagram.com/quiannamarieMentioned In This Episode: The Podcast Growth Program: gaffincreative.com/growthGet on the waitlist for Mic Check Retreat: gaffincreative.com/retreatAccidental CEO Episode 51: accidentalceo.co/mini-mogulsMowPod: https://mowpod.com/Review the Transcript: share.descript.com/view/iGSmxyl3yvg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 分