Summer is here—and with it comes both the temptation to slow down and the opportunity to get ahead. If you’re a podcaster staring down your content calendar wondering “Should I take a break?” or “Should I double down?”—you’re not alone.

In this episode of Clocking In, I asked a few of my amazing clients to share how they’re approaching their podcast this summer. From full-on batching mode to intentional breaks, their strategies are a reminder that there’s no one “right” way to podcast through the season.

So, whether you're craving rest, chasing growth, or simply trying to maintain momentum, let their plans inspire your next move.

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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Bree Pair of Thrive Podcast for Content Creators (0:50)

Stephanie Deininger of Organize and Cherish (2:16)

Colie James of Business-First Creatives (3:07)

Ali Haney of Brand & Market (7:00)

Meet the Podcasters:

Bree Pair: instagram.com/thrivetogetherblog

Thrive Podcast for Content Creators: thrivetogether.blog/podcast

Stephanie Deininger: instagram.com/theorganizedflamingo

Organize and Cherish: heorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

Colie James: instagram.com/coliejames

Business-First Creatives coliejames.com/podcast

Ali Haney: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co

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

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

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Feel like you’re doing everything to grow your podcast, yet still not seeing the momentum you want? In this episode, I’m completing the series all about podcast growth. Today, I’m sharing the podcast marketing framework that will lead you to sustainable and scalable podcast growth.

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.

Time-stamps:

Your brand foundation (2:19)

Leverage your existing audience (8:12)

Expand your reach through collaborations (10:38)

Invest in paid growth and advertising (12:41)

Build a sustainable and scalable long-term growth engine (14:57)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Episode 167 Paid Media: gaffincreative.com/167-how-to-maximize-your-podcast-growth-with-paid-media/

Episode 166 Collaboration: gaffincreative.com/166-grow-your-podcast-audience-through-collaboration

Episode 165 Organic Growth: gaffincreative.com/organic-growth-maximizing-your-existing-audience

Episode 164 Foundations of Podcast Growth: gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth-grow-your-podcast-series-pt-1

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

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If you're serious about taking your podcast to the next level, it's time to talk about paid growth. While organic strategies (like tapping into your current audience or collaborating with others) are powerful foundations, there may come a point when you need an extra boost to reach new listeners faster.

That's where strategic paid growth comes in — and it’s not just about throwing money at ads and hoping for the best. Done well, paid strategies can supercharge your podcast audience without feeling like you're wasting your budget.

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.

Podcast Details:

Why consider paid growth opportunities? (2:30)

Podcast player ads (4:04)

Social media advertising (10:22)

Sponsorships (13:52)

Podcast Resources:

Episode 166 Collaboration: gaffincreative.com/166-grow-your-podcast-audience-through-collaboration/

Episode 165 Organic Growth: gaffincreative.com/organic-growth-maximizing-your-existing-audience/

Episode 164 Foundations of Podcast Growth: gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth-grow-your-podcast-series-pt-1/

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

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What if you could instantly double or triple your podcast audience without spending a dime? In this episode, I’m continuing my new series all about podcast growth. Today, I’m sharing the secret to getting in front of new, highly-engaged listeners: collaboration.

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.

Time-stamps:

Why collaborations are so powerful (2:03)

The different types of podcast collaborations (3:20)

Stop relying on your guests to be your marketing platform (8:06)

Doing collaborations as a small podcast (11:18)

Maximizing your collaborations (12:23)

Measure your results (14:29)

Podcast Resources:

Episode 165 Organic Growth: gaffincreative.com/organic-growth

Episode 164 Foundations of Podcast Growth: gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

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Are you tired of releasing episodes week to week and seeing no change in download numbers? In this episode, I’m continuing my new series all about podcast growth. Today, we’re diving into one of the most effective strategies for boosting your podcast: organic growth.

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.

Time-stamps:

What is organic growth and why is it important? (2:44)

Content optimization (5:01)

Engagement-boosting strategies (13:02)

Repurposing for greater reach (17:45)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Episode 164: Foundations of Podcast Growth - gaffincreative.com/164-foundations-of-podcast-growth

Episode 141: Podcast SEO - gaffincreative.com/141-podcast-seo

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

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Are you tired of releasing episodes week to week and getting no download growth? In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new series where I’ll be breaking down the exact strategies you need to expand your podcast audience—starting with the essential foundations.

In this first episode, I’m covering:

• Why podcast growth matters (and why it’s NOT just about big numbers)
• The 3 core growth strategies: organic, collaborations, and paid growth
• What sustainable, realistic growth actually looks like

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale, this series will give you the tools you need to grow your show 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.

Time-stamps:

Why podcast growth matters (2:09)

Three pillars of podcast growth (3:39)

Organic growth (3:52)

Collaboration and borrowing audiences (4:31)

Paid growth opportunities (5:11)

What sustainable growth looks like (6:36)

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

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It’s time to freshen up your podcast! In today’s episode, I’m walking you through ten steps for spring cleaning your show, so that you can bring in more listeners and grow this season. To get the most out of today's episode, download our free podcast spring cleaning checklist!

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.

Time-stamps:

Revamp your show’s artwork (3:33)

Update your titles and descriptions (5:12)

Evaluate your intro and outro (7:58)

Check your show note links (10:14)

Review your website and podcast players (12:00)

Update your social media links (14:11)

Assess your audio quality (14:44)

Review your monetization strategy (16:03)

Revisit your branding (16:54)

Evaluate your listener engagement (18:34)

Podcast Resources:

Spring Cleaning Checklist: gaffincreative.com/springcleaning

Episode 160 Your Guide To Podcast Equipment: gaffincreative.com/160-your-guide

Podcast Cover Art Templates: gaffincreative.com/product/podcast-cover-art

Mic Check Society: gaffincreative.com/mcs

Instagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/ZSMhBj7u1XE

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Do you have a plan for when you can’t create content? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my podcasting tips, along with four types of episodes that I will air on my podcast when I’m unable to record something new.

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.

Time-stamps:

The last four months in my personal life (2:11)

Repurposing past episodes (4:23)

Episodes where I’m the guest (5:39)

Client highlights (6:26)

Repurposing from other platforms (7:54)

Connect with Haylee:

instagram.com/hayleegaffin

Gaffincreative.com

micchecksociety.com

Review the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/QDGdrheKbt6

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