Macpreneur

So, in today's show, I'll share with you 10 gift ideas for you or for people you know who love Apple products too. There are accessories for iPhone, iMac, Apple TV, in-flight entertainment systems (WHAT???) PLUS 1 cloud service, a connected scale, wireless earbuds and a smart watch.

So, in today's show, I'll help you decide whether or not you should buy the new 16-inch MacBook Pro for your business. You’ll discover what’s new, what has changed and how it compares to the other Mac laptops that Apple sells at the end of 2019.

So, in today's show, I'll share with you some tips & tricks when travelling with Apple Gear I’ll go through the entire process, from preparation to destination and I hope you’ll discover new and interesting apps along the way.

So, in today's show, you’ll learn what iCloud is about. The purpose of this episode is to help you decide whether or not you should use iCloud for your business, and if so, which of its services.

So, in today's show, you’ll learn how to safely perform a major OS update on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. For that, I’ve laid out a step-by-step process that will help you minimise the risk of losing data and precious time.

So, in today's show, you’ll discover the 3 kinds of operating system updates that Apple provides. We’ll explore whether or not Macpreneurs should update their Apple gear to the latest version of iOS or macOS and when it’s the best time to do so.

So, in today's show, I'll summarise what Apple has announced on Sept 10th, 2019 during their keynote event held in the Steve Jobs theater in Cupertino Then, I'll share my 3 main takeaways.

So, in today's show, I wanted to give you my first impressions of macOS Catalina. I’ll cover the main changes that Apple is bringing to the Mac with the next release of macOS and have split the episode in 2 parts: 1. What’s new or improved 2. What’s gone or deprecated

So, in today's show, I wanted to give you my first impressions of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, which I’ve been beta testing for about 3 weeks now. I’ll cover both the welcome improvements that iOS desperately needed and the features that are a “meh” at best. With the caveat that we’re only half way through the public beta testing phase, so further improvements will most probably be available in Fall this year, when iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 will actually ship.

So, in today's show, I'll explain how to safely test beta versions of macOS. The purpose of this episode is twofold: 1. Give you a step-by-step procedure that will minimise the risk of data loss 2. Help you get out of the beta program before the end if needed

In today's show, I'll explain how to safely beta test iOS and iPadOS and in the next one, I’ll cover macOS. The purpose of these 2 episodes is twofold: 1. Give you a step-by-step procedure that will minimise the risk of data loss 2. Help you get out of the beta program before the end if needed.

In today's show, I'll explore the two different kinds of beta software program that Apple offers as well as the pros & cons of signing up for them. The purpose of this episode is to help you decide whether or not, as a Macpreneur, you should consider running beta software on your Apple gear.

So, in today's show, I'll explore the world of Network Attached Storage devices and how they can help us, Macpreneurs. You'll discover what a NAS can do and the different kind of NASes out there. The purpose of this episode is to help you decide whether or not you should consider investing in that technology for your business.

So, in today's show, I'll explore the main announcements that Apple made on June 3rd 2019 during the keynote at their annual worldwide developer conference (aka WWDC). From new hardware to the next versions of Apple's operating systems, I'll share with you my take on what it means for us, Macpreneurs.

So, in today's show, I'll explore 7 ways to get Apple gear for your business. This episode covers brick-and-mortar stores as well as online options, whether you're looking for new, refurbished or used devices.

So, in today's show, I'll share with you a bunch of accessories for your iPad. You'll discover different ways to protect it and type on it, draw and annotate, import and export pictures, mirror your screen and finally print & scan documents on the go.

So, this is the last episode of a 2-part series aimed at helping you choose your next iPad for your business. In the previous show, I explored the similarities and differences between an iPad and a MacBook to help you decide which device you'd be better off with. In today's episode, I'll go through the entire iPad line to help you pick the best one for your needs.

So, I'm starting a 2-part series aimed at helping you choose your next iPad for your business. In today's show, I'll make my best to answer the following question: "To which extent can we, Macpreneurs, use an iPad as a laptop replacement and specifically MacBooks?"

So, in today's show, I'll share with you my takeaways from the announcements Apple made during the last 2 weeks of March 2019. Two weeks ago, newly refreshed iPads and iMacs as well as the second generation AirPods, with a twist, have appeared on the Apple Store. On Monday, March 25th, Apple unveiled a slew of new entertainment services as well as an Apple-branded credit card. And finally, Apple cancelled a product that they unveiled with the iPhone X in 2017. My goal, with this episode, is to share with you what it means specifically for us, entrepreneurs using Apple hardware, software and services to run our businesses.

So, in today's show, I’ll make my best to help you choose which desktop Mac to buy for your business. This is the last of a three-part series where I explore the different Macs that Apple offers at the beginning of 2019. In order to prepare for this show, I’ve created a table with all the desktop Mac models, as well as their price in three different configurations. You’ll find this table in the show notes available at https://macpreneur.com/episode31

So, in today's show, I’ll make my best to help you choose which MacBook to buy for your business. This is the second of a three part series where I explore the different Macs that Apple offers at the beginning of 2019. Last time, I said that Apple was offering 3 types of laptops when in fact there are really 6 different MacBook models to choose from.

I’m kicking off a three part series to help you choose which Mac to buy for your business. Today, I’ll help you decide whether you should buy a Mac laptop or desktop, and whether you actually need a computer. Next time, I’ll explore the different MacBook options and the one after that all the Mac desktops.

So, in today's show, I'll share with you how I use my Apple devices to track both my professional and my personal life. This topic is particularly important for entrepreneurs who want to stay on top of their business while keeping an eye on their personal well-being at the same time. All the links and a transcript are available at https://macpreneur.com/episode28

So, in today's show, I'll share with you my take on the pros & cons of Face ID and Touch ID. At the time of recording, it’s been 2 weeks since I switched from an iPhone 8 Plus to an iPhone XR and if you’re on the fence yourself, this episode might be helpful to make a decision.

So, in today's show, I'll share with you what to do before selling or giving away your old Apple device. And if you’re listening to this months after the episode was released, this might still be helpful if you intend to replace one of your devices in the near future. Believe it or not, but merely signing out of iCloud is not enough if you plan to sell or pass down your Apple device. I’ve witnessed countless issues when it’s not done properly, so the goal of this episode is to give you the right process to keep your data safe and private, and give the next owner the best start possible.

In this episode, Gokay explains how he's using his MacBook Pro, iPhone X, iPad Pro and Apple Watch to help his customers get in the best shape of their life, whether they’re living near London or anywhere in the world. We talk extensively about how the dedicated iOS app that Gokay publishes allows him to stay connected with his clients while providing great value to them. Around the 19 minutes mark, Gokay shares a tip that is useful for people wondering what connected appliances can bring to your life. Finally, Gokay prepared a fitness goals setting guide for Macpreneur listeners and has announced a new program called “20 workouts in 30 days”.

So, in today's show, I'll share with you 10 gift ideas for people who love Apple products. I’ve handpicked accessories for the Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods, as well as some Apple devices and something original (it’s the last one).

So, in today's show, I'll share with you my experience after recently attending two short conferences, spanning just a couple of days each: 1) The Youpreneur Summit, Nov 3rd through 4th in London 2) The Luxembourg Internet Days, Nov 13th through 14th, well, in Luxembourg You'll discover the gear I took with me, what went well, what did not go so well and my main takeaways.

On Oct 30th, 2018, Apple held a keynote event in New York during which they announced three products: 1. A new MacBook Air 2. A new Mac Mini 3. A new iPad Pro with the second generation of the Apple Pencil and a new Smart Keyboard Folio Here are my 3 main takeaways: 1. Apple has not forgotten the Mac 2. Apple is hardening the security of new Macs using technology that they developed for the iPhone and the iPad 3. Apple is blurring the lines between laptops and tablets by pushing the limits of their iOS platform

Two weeks ago, I shared what I understand about article 32 of the General Data Protection Regulation and last week I went through the Mac security audit aimed at helping entrepreneurs comply with GDPR This week, I'll go deeper into the fundamentals of iPhone/iPad security by guiding you through the audit that I have prepared for entrepreneurs and small business owners here in Luxembourg.

In last episode, I shared what I understand about article 32 of the General Data Protection Regulation and more importantly, I shared universal security best practices, whether or not your business needs to comply with GDPR. This week, I'll go deeper into the fundamentals of Mac security by guiding you through the audit that I have prepared for entrepreneurs and small business owners here in Luxembourg.

So in today's show, I'll talk about security considerations for Macpreneurs. The topic is somewhat related to last week's show that explored the reasons why upgrading the operating system right away after a new release might not be such a good idea. Another motivation for exploring the security topic is the fact that on May 25th, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR) has come into force and should be taken seriously by entrepreneurs and business owners, even those not based in the EU. My goal with this episode is to share what I understand about GDPR and more importantly share universal security best practices, whether or not your business needs to comply with GDPR.

In today's episode, I'll be talking about upgrading your Apple devices. - Should you do it? - And if so, when? - If not, why not? The goal for this episode is to be evergreen content providing guidance for entrepreneurs and business owners, regardless from the current version of the operating system. I won't go into the features introduced by Apple with iOS 12 and macOS Mojave and have provided links to other podcasts on these topics.

In this episode, Mat Woodworth explains how he's using his 27-inch iMac, his Mac Mini and iPad Pro with Apple Pencil to help his customers commercialise best-selling t-shirts. Around the 31st minutes mark, Mat shares a tip that is useful for people who need to batch rename screenshots from their Mac.

In this episode, Erik Fisher explains how he's using his MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone 8 Plus and Apple Watch to record, edit, publish and monetize his productivity-based podcast. Around the 40 minutes mark, Erik shares a tip that is useful for people who want to reduce distractions on their iPhone while keeping login information intact.

In this episode, Michelle Hofer explains how she's using her iPhone and iPad working as a full time artist, mostly doing paintings and some textile pieces. We talk extensively about editing photos directly from an iPhone. Around the 21 minutes mark, Michelle shares a tip that is useful when wanting to undo a change on iPhone or iPad.

So, three episodes ago, I kicked off a series of solo shows that explore the behind the scenes of my freelance Apple training & consulting business. First, I've gone through my Mac setup, then my iOS devices and in previous episode, I covered the essential online services that entrepreneurs need to run a consulting business. Now, initially, I planned this series to span three episodes but I realised that I could not fit the automation part in last episode. So the 3-part series turned into a 4-part series and today, you'll discover how I use automation to help me manage this business entirely on my own and still have time to take care of myself and spend time with my family.

So, two episodes ago, I kicked off a series of solo shows that explore the behind the scenes of my freelance Apple training & consulting business. First, I've gone through my Mac setup and in last episode, you've discovered my iOS devices. In today's episode I'll go through what I consider the essential online services that entrepreneurs need to run a consulting business. Now, initially, I planned this episode to cover both the online services and the automation that goes with it, but I realised that it would be too much. So, I'll concentrate on the online services in this episode and you'll discover how I automate my business in the next one.

So, unlike the first 10 episodes of the show, I'm releasing a 3-part series showing you the behind the scenes of my freelance Apple training & consulting business. In last episode, I've gone through my Mac setup and it was jam-packed with hardware and software gems so if you haven't listened to it yet, I highly recommend you to check it out. In this episode, I'll talk about my Apple mobile devices and how they integrate in my workflows by complementing what I do on my Macs. Around the 1 hour mark, I share 3 discoveries that I'm sure you'll like a lot.

So, unlike the 10 previous episodes, I'm releasing a 3-part series showing you the behind the scenes of my freelance Apple training & consulting business. This week, you'll discover my Mac setup, the devices I use as well as the apps I rely the most upon for my day to day work. Next week, I'll talk about how I use my Apple mobile devices, including my Apple Watch, and how they integrate in my workflows. Finally, in two weeks time, I'll do a deep dive into the various online services that allow me to bridge the gap between my Macs and iOS devices and those that make my life easier through web automation.

In this episode, Kate Erickson, host of the Kate's Take podcast, explains how she's using her MacBook Pro and iPhone 6S to run a successful 7-figure online business with her partner John Lee Dumas. Around the 22 minutes mark, Kate shares a tip that is useful for people who are looking for a simple, yet powerful way to expand text that they repetitively type using the built-in "Text Replacement" feature on iPhone & iPad.

In this episode, Ben Toalson explains how he's using his Retina iMac, iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 to produce documentaries while offering SEO and graphic design services on the side. Around the 44 minutes mark, Ben shares a tip that is useful when you need to dim your iPhone screen as much as you possibly can.

In episode 8 of Macpreneur, Austin Saylor explains how he's using his 27-inch 5K iMac, his MacBook Pro, his iPhone and Apple Watch to teach people how to do lettering animation while running a freelance business on the side. Around the 27 minutes mark, Austin shares a tip that is useful for people who need to paste stuff from the web without the formatting.

In episode 7 of Macpreneur, Aaron Dowd explains how he's helping folks tell important stories through the podcasting medium using his 2016 MacBook Pro, his iPhone 7 and his 6th generation iPad . In addition to that, he's working as Podcaster Success Lead at Simplecast and producing shows like those for Dribbble and Svslearn. Around the 17 minutes mark, Aaron shares a tip about how to easily share Wi-Fi passwords with friends & relatives, which is useful for bands or any group of people visiting a new place together.

In this episode, Liz Steel explains how she's using her iMac, MacBook Air, iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and iPhone 6 to run a successful online business teaching people how to sketch. Around the 14 minutes mark, Liz shares a tip that is useful if you need to quickly transfer pictures and files between your iPhone and your Mac, then explains what prevented her from getting a paragraph return on Instagram from her iPhone. Then I explain how to leverage the automatic photo upload from Dropbox in case you don't want to use iCloud Photo Library and prefer organising your pictures in folders and subfolders, yet have them backed up in the cloud as well.

In this episode, Charli explains how she's using her couple of MacBooks and her iPad Pro with Apple Pencil to consistently produce YouTube videos and co-host a podcast while working remotely for ConvertKit (now Seva) as a marketing designer. Around the 24 minutes mark, Charli shares a tip that is useful for people who often copy/paste information from web pages and want to get rid of the style of the text.

In this episode, Ian explains how he's using his Apple devices to create content for bands for their social media as well as content to help them promote their albums or their shows. Around the 11 minutes mark, Ian shares a tip that is useful for people who want to have notifications on their Apple Watch when activating Do Not Disturb on their iPhone.

In this episode, Roland Hüse explains how he's using his MacBook Pro and iPad Pro (with Apple Pencil) to create visual identities for brands and to create the fonts that he's selling. We talk extensively about ways to tackle the challenge of being effective and productive when working from home. Around the 10 minutes mark, Roland shares a tip that is useful for people who need to switch quite often between multiple keyboard layouts on their Mac.

In this episode, Joe explains how he's using his Mac Pro, MacBook Pro and iPhone to develop professional iOS apps that help people produce better audio and video content. Around the 19 minutes mark, Joe shares a tip that is useful when needing to rename a bunch of files in bulk very quickly. Later on, I introduce a tool for macOS that can automatically create a desired folder structure and move files around for you.

In this episode, my friend Alex Kelerman explains how he's using his MacBook Pro, iPhone and Apple Watch to help his customers get noticed on social media. We talk extensively about the appeal of the Apple ecosystem and how he's leveraging it as a business owner. Around the 37 minutes mark, Alex shares a tip that is useful for people who edit videos and high resolution photos on MacBooks then I introduce a tool that automatically saves emails as PDF when using Gmail or G Suite for your business.

I'm your host, Damien Schreurs, and today is episode 0, during which I'll introduce myself, explain what this podcast is about and what you can expect in terms of frequency.