Podcast appearances and mentions of alex cespedes

This world is built on lies. Cunning lies can start wars, swindle fortunes, or sway elections. So your status in life depends on how well you maneuver around deception. The rich take in the world differently than the masses do, and it gives them an edge. Since they gather better information, they're able to make better decisions. This episode is the trailer to the book Rich Instinct: And the book is the great equalizer. If you currently don't have as much money, freedom, or health as you'd like it's because you've been a victim of the systemic deception all around you. It's in the TV you watch, the conversations you have, the food you eat, and the things you buy. But here's the good news: there is a simple framework for spotting trickery. Firstly, it requires you unfollow the crowd, because the masses make choices based on what they see and hear, so they're easily fooled. But the powerful hone their ability to feel their way through tough terrain, thus avoiding traps. In Rich Instinct, Alex Cespedes helps us sharpen our awareness so we can attain the wealth, health, and freedom we deserve. Because prosperity is everyone's deepest instinct.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got momentum, impactful ideas, terrible leaders, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes: https://www.hacktheprocess.com/momentum-impactful-ideas-terrible-leaders-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/ Enjoy! Events Brian Solis will be one of the keynote speakers at the Future of Marketing Conference on February 19 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Media Malcolm Gladwell has published a new book called Talking to Strangers. Find out what it’s all about as Omar Zenhom breaks down the invaluable lessons he found in there. Tom Morkes is joined on his podcast by Jonathan Keyser, the CEO of Arizona’s largest tenant rep commercial real estate firm, who talks about how he grew his business, how he trains leaders thru the Keyser Institute, and how you don’t have to be ruthless to win. Writing All You Have to Do is Ask, the new book by our latest Hack the Process guest, Dr. Wayne Baker, is now available. Go get your copy today and give yourself permission to ask for the help you want. Leadership teams can be high-performing powerhouses, but they can also set a bad example in the organization. In Ron Carucci’s new Forbes article, he points out the pitfalls of tolerating bad behavior within leadership groups. Being a parent is all about great child-rearing, and Maria Dismondy wants to help you out with a list of parenting books to raise kind and caring kids. Wouldn’t you love to have a one-hour work week? Jon Dykstra weighs the pros and cons if he were to work one hour a week and still try to grow his online publishing company. Turning Ideas Into Impact is a new book out on the Think Aha website that gathers insights about leadership skills from sixteen women who are Silicon Valley consultants, including the book’s co-author, Kimberly Wiefling. Recommended Resources SXSW 2020 is happening from March 13 to 22 in Austin, Texas, featuring speakers Tim Ferriss and Brene Brown, who jointly inspired Hack the Process guests Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar, Malek Banoun, Heather Chauvin, and Kate Swoboda. You can now get the expanded version of Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant. Marissa Orr found motivation in Kamal’s books. Blasting Through Blocks is a new workshop by Julia Cameron, who was mentioned as a resource by Loic Le Meur, Jay Wong, and Heather Chauvin. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Pride, ADHD, Working from Home, and More in Process Hacker News Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got pride, ADHD, working from home, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/pride-adhd-working-from-home-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events From June 26 to 27, the first Wisdom 2.0 Compassion in Leadership Summit will be held in Mountain View, California, where mindfulness practitioners such as Rhonda Magee plan to help mold new, effective, and compassionate leaders. The Billy Penn Awards Gala is happening on June 26 to honor awesome Philadelphians who made an impact, including Alex Hillman. Media One of our recent Hack the Process guests, Marissa Orr was featured on Yahoo Finance, where she discussed the truth about women and power in the workplace. Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro, joins Tara Hunt and Carlos Pacheco on The Anatomy of a Strategy Podcast to share his insights on startup life, growth hacks, and online marketing. Check out the new lyrics video of Roubama, a song by Mike Massy featuring Egyptian guitarist, vocalist, and screen actor Hany Adel. Writing As a celebration of Pride month and a prequel to Frank Strona’s TEDxProvincetown talk, Frank decided to share the video he used for Story Center to show how what you see isn’t always what you know. Congratulations to Ashley Goodall whose book with Marcus Buckingham, Nine Lies About Work, made it onto Amazon’s Best Business and Leadership Books of 2019! For Maneesh Sethi, ADHD is a superpower, not a disorder, because it helped him create Pavlok, a habit-changing wearable device. In the July-August issue of Harvard Business Review, discover the one thing you need to know about managing functions, as explained by Jennifer Riel and her co-author, Roger L. Martin. If you think working from home should be a piece of cake, think again. Jon Dykstra lists twelve work-from-home pitfalls and precautions to help you plan your process. Recommended Resources Seth Godin’s book recommendations list, for June, 2019 includes Tiffani Bova’s book, Growth IQ. Seth has been a source of inspiration for Tara Byrne and [Alex Cespedes]((https://www.hacktheprocess.com/alex-cespedes-on-hack-the-process-podcast-episode-15/). Awakening with Epstein will be in Varese, Italy from June 28 to 30 to let you experience the EpiField Exchange and become a more authentic version of yourself. Donny Epstein’s work was recommended by [Adam Siddiq](https://www.hacktheprocess.com/adam-si ddiq-on-hack-the-process-podcast/) during his Hack the Process interview. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Chaos, Procrastination, Childhood Fears, and More in Process Hacker News Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got chaos, procrastination, childhood fears, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/chaos-procrastination-childhood-fears-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events On June 19 in Chicago, Salesforce is hosting The New Standards of Customer Engagement, a workshop on thought leadership, customer engagement, and digital customer experiences that will be taught by Tiffani Bova. Launchpad, led by Anne Driscoll and Chris Schultz, is inviting New Orleans product managers, product designers, user experience designers, researchers, and product marketers to Product NOLA on July 3 to help build better digital products and create a better tech ecosystem. Media Bill Wooditch is one of our latest Hack the Process guests. Listen as he tells his story of fear in early childhood and encourages you to fail more to succeed, on the Second City Works Podcast. Process Street is more than a process documentation checklist. Hear their CEO Vinay Patankar explain the advantages of Process Street, and how it can help automate your business, in an interview on the DoorGrow Show. NBC Washington featured Sasha Ariel Alston as a young DC writer inspiring girls to pursue STEM with her book, Sasha Savvy Loves to Code. On the Living Corporate Podcast, Nicaila Matthews-Okome shares her career journey, her Podcast Moguls Program, and the new Color Noir app. Writing If you’re appearing on TV, a radio show, or a podcast and you hope to deliver a great interview, read these eight quick media training tips compiled by Alistair Clay. It can be tricky managing writer’s block for bloggers and authors alike. Find out about a hack for writer’s block that Alex Cespedes calls creative procrastination. In Daniel Coffeen’s newest blog post, he shares his thoughts on creating a tentative course outline for teaching William S. Burroughs. Recommended Resources Check out this review of Cheshire Crossing, an upcoming graphic novel by Andy Weir, who was recommended by Tracy DeLuca, illustrated by Sarah Andersen, who was mentioned by Sarah Cooper. On the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, a special Father’s Day episode gives John a chance to talk about his deep appreciation for his father and how important his influence was. JuVan Langford considers John Maxwell one of his inspirations. Join Martha Beck, mentioned by Pace Smith, for Life Reboot: From Chaos to Clarity, a free recorded webinar that will help you get rid of your toxic thoughts and revitalize your mind. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Online Fundraising, Founder Dating, Hiring Professionals, and More in Process Hacker News Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got online fundraising, founder dating, hiring professionals, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/online-fundraising-founder-dating-hiring-professionals-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events The Resource Alliance has announced Ann Mei Chang as a keynote speaker at Fundraising Online 2019, a free virtual conference from June 12 to 13 that will focus on digital fundraising, engagement, and emerging tech trends. Media What qualities are emerging leaders missing? Ron Carucci shares his thoughts on the Growth Mindset University Podcast. On the Leadership from the Core Podcast, Ashley Goodall separates fact from fiction about conventional leadership ideas. Dr. Anna Lembke sits down with Lisa Dale Miller on the Groundless Ground Podcast to expose the truth about the inadequacy of modern psychiatric treatment, opioid overprescribing, and ineffective chronic pain treatment. Writing Founder dating helps potential co-founders find each other and determining whether they are a good fit before creating a startup together. Ricky Yean shares a few founder dating rituals which might help you find your perfect co-founder match. If you’re wondering what podcasting equipment to try, check out this post from Alex Cespedes, in which he shares the tools he uses to record his show, Or So I Thought. While you’re there, sign up for his new weekly newsletter featuring eight things worth sharing. On the basis of a survey taken last March, Rich Mironov has put together a new blog post to answering the questions product leaders ask about their careers. In running a business, when should we do it ourselves and when should we hire help? In a new blog post, Mark Silver suggests two areas where we might be better off putting ourselves in the hands of professionals. Drawing on his experiences a professor, Daniel Coffeen shares a story about his personal experiences dealing with the fear and loathing of academia and its harsh reality. Recommended Resources The Boss Mom Workshop, a seven-hour intensive workshop centered on business and launching programs, is coming to Baltimore, Maryland on July 18. Boss Mom Dana Malstaff, who is followed by Maria Dismondy, will be leading the workshop. Improve your website’s conversion rate with Paul Boag’s one-day London workshop on September 10. Curtis McHale is a fan of Paul Boag’s show, Boagworld. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Money Flows, Workplace Tokenism, Puzzle Games, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got money flows, workplace tokenism, puzzle games, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/money-flows-workplace-tokenism-puzzle-games-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events Compass Rose, the lateral-thinking puzzle game created by Pace Smith is now officially out! Check out the Compass Rose trailer to see what it’s all about. Attend the fifth Content Marketing Conference, which happens from April 16 to 19 in Boston, to hear what Sarah Cooper and others have to share about content marketing and how it’s evolving. On April 17 in New York, you can join the Learning by Making Series for free to discover strategies that can make today’s learners competitive. Sasha Ariel Alston will be speaking about introducing STEM to kids. Veteran’s PATH, where Bill Duane serves as Vice Chairman of the Board, is inviting women veterans to the CenterPoint OEF/OIF Women Veterans’ Retreats from May 12 to 17 in New Mexico to help them heal from PTSD and re-adjust to civilian life. Media Listen in as Tiffani Bova shares about sales leadership and personal growth in her interview on the Selling with Social Podcast. On $100MBA Podcast, Omar Zenhom breaks down the lessons from the book Epic Content Marketing by Joe Pulizzi, touching on online marketing, search engine optimization, social media, and more. After months of hiatus, Hampton Catlin and husband Michael Lintorn Catlin are back with a new episode of the We Have A Microphone poscast. Hear them kick back, drink a Laura Palmer, and chat for forty minutes about Brexit, British Prime Ministers, and a whole lot more! Writing Michelle Kim sent out a love letter to underrepresented people in the workplace who might be experiencing tokenism and isolation, as a reminder that even if you think you’re all alone in the workplace, you’re not. What’s it like to grow up between two cultures? Ricky Yean shares his experience of what it’s like to be Asian American in his latest Medium post. Recommended Resources Catch Amy Hoy and other digital thought leaders at Webstock 2019 in New Zealand. The conference, which runs from June 26 to 28, will gather folks to explore the present, the future, and the potential of the web. Both Brennan Dunn and Alex Hillman mentioned Amy in their Hack the Process interviews. Seth Godin, whose work made an impact on Alex Cespedes, Tara Byrne, and Tiffani Bova, uses the latest episode of his Akimbo Podcast to remind us that money flows, and even though monetary value is everywhere, it does not necessarily translate to the value of your work. Kerwin McKenzie lives in airplanes, travels the world, and epitomizes the digital nomad lifestyle. Hear his travel hacks, how he runs two websites while traveling, and how he affords his lifestyle in an interesting chat on the Yaro blog with Yaro Starak, who was mentioned by Michelle Dale. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Meditating Moms, Real Resolutions, Viral Video, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got meditating moms, real resolutions, viral video, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/meditating-moms-real-resolutions-viral-video-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Media What exactly is a side hustle? Nicaila Matthews-Okome is featured on The Way We Work, where she tells you what the side hustle revolution is all about. Paula Jenkins also had a side hustle: growing a business while working a nine to five job. Listen to her experiences and reflections in her latest solo episode on Jumpstart Your Joy. Heather Chauvin practices meditation, and it has done wonders for her as a mother and entrepreneur, which is why in her new Mom is in Control episode, she shares the power of meditation, how to make time, and how to do it effectively. If you haven’t heard of emotional intelligence and how it can work for you, tune in to Tiffani Bova’s latest episode of What’s Next Podcast, in which she discusses leadership, marketing, and EQ with Author Justin Bariso. Writing New Year’s resolutions don’t work! In her latest blog post, Maria Dismondy encourages you to settle for solid goals instead. Want to get yourself noticed and get booked for various events as a speaker. Read some of Frank Strona’s tips. What’s Influencer Marketing and how do you take advantage of it? Alistair Clay defines it for you. LeadFuze, co-founded by Justin McGill, posted a blog entry comparing popular sales data platforms LinkedIn Sales Navigator and LeadFuze. Recommended Resources Ken Block is a co-founder of DC Shoes and a pro rally driver who recently went on The Tim Ferriss Show to talk about the art of marketing with his viral Gymkhana videos. Tim is a big influencer who made a strong impression on some Hack the Process guests including Carter Thomas, Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar, and Malek Banoun. In June, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert is releasing a new novel, City of Girls, and she’ll also be attending the Vacation Rental Women’s Summit in New Orleans from February 19 to 20 to address issues that women face in the vacation rental industry. Elizabeth’s books were a source of inspiration for Tara Byrne and Jenny Feinberg. Are you interested in gene editing? Technology? Physics? Nuclear fusion? If yes, then you might be one of the one hundred twenty people that YC 120 is looking for. Apply to join the community and you’ll get to join a weekend conference in Colorado from April 26 to 28 with free lodging, food, and flights from anywhere in the world. Both Ankit Shah and Ricky Yean mentioned Paul Graham, who co-founded the seed accelerator, Y Combinator.

Interim Executives, Poetry Agents, Content Curation, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got interim executives, poetry agents, content curation, and more. For all the links, or to watch the video, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-12-11-process-hacker-news-interim-executives-poetry-agents-content-curation-and-more/. Enjoy! Media It’s essential that you evaluate yourself regularly to take control of the life that you want, as explained by Byron Morrison in his newest video. In his most recent interview for iHeart Radio, Barth Getto discusses how cooperatives can empower ecommerce entrepreneurs. Writing Congratulations to Avochato and their CEO and co-founder, Alex De Simone, who just announced they have raised $5 Million in Series A funding, which the mobile messaging platform will use to continue to provide great customer service. How do you know when to hire interim executives for your company? Find out from a recent blog post on Cerius Executives, headed by CEO Pam Wasley. Learn more about Kimberly Wiefling‘s career and her work with the group Silicon Valley Alliances in her featured interview on Lama. Discover some interesting reads you may have missed in Ashe Dryden’s recent post discussing her favorite books of 2018. Onboarding new hires well helps you keep them, and Ron Carucci shares his thoughts about how to do this in his latest articles on HBR. Poets, if you’re searching for poetry and literary agents, then look no further. Tom Corson-Knowles has a list for you. Recommended Resources CEOs can shape the external environment, and here are seven organizing principles suggested by Michael D. Watkins, whose book was referenced in Pam Wasley’s episode of Hack the Process. Learn about the EpiField and feel the ranges of energy at The Energetic Experience, led by Donny Epstein, on February 18, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Adam Siddiq spoke highly of Donny during his interview. You can build your audience by curating content. Nathan Barry, recommended by Justin McGill, experienced this and explains how to do it in a recent blog post. In the newest episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim chats with author and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Andrew Weil, who discusses plant medicine and more. Vinay Patankar, Alex Cespedes, Malek Banoun, Michelle Kim, and Omar Zenhom have all mentioned being influenced by Tim Ferriss. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Magic Moments, Odd Jobs, Writing Tools, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got magic moments, odd jobs, writing tools, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-10-23-process-hacker-news-magic-moments-odd-jobs-writing-tools-and-more/ Enjoy! Listen to the podcast: Or watch the video: Enjoy! Events In a Liminal Space may be able to help you Find Your Calling through an all-day self-discovery workshop led by Jon de Waal on October 27 in Washington. Take control of your schedule and your life with Heather Chauvin’s very first Time and Energy Intensive online class, which will go live on November 9. Magic Moments: Amazing Customer Experiences is a conference that centers on customer experience. It’s happening from November 7 to 8 in San Francisco, and Tiffani Bova will be one of several speakers in the sales and customer support field. Media We’ve all had our fair share of working odd jobs, and Alex Cespedes shares his wide ranging experiences on The Odd Jobs Podcast. Paula Scatoloni is a psychotherapist who uses the Embodied Recovery training program to treat eating disorders. Learn more about her methods on the Groundless Ground Podcast with Lisa Dale Miller. Listen to Omar Zenhom discuss how to get a good return on investment through long-term Facebook marketing in the newest $100 MBA episode. Writing Thinking about creating a picture book in the children’s realistic fiction genre? Starting November 1, you can begin submitting them to Cardinal Rule Press, founded by Maria Dismondy. Check out their website for more details! Did you know you can actually use free Facebook groups to generate sales and leads? Luis Congdon reveals how in his article for Entrepreneur. Are you searching for the best novel-writing software? Tom Corson-Knowles has put together a list just for you! Recommended Resources From November 8 to 10, the Catalyst 88 team led by Steve Simonson, will be gathering entrepreneurs for a mastermind at the Motif Seattle hotel. Steve was recommended by Barth Getto. On November 7 at Stanford University in California, Cheri Huber, who was mentioned during Mike Massy‘s and Kate Swoboda‘s episodes of Hack the Process, will be leading a class in Recording and Listening: Focusing Attention to Live Authentically. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Maggie and Jason welcome Alex Cespedes (of the podcasts "Rendition" and "Project Book") for an in depth discussion of politics and religion. Kidding - they discuss odd jobs, of course! They also revisit a segment that will drive you MAD!

Fractional Vegetarians, Catalytic Mechanisms, Politically Active Moms, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got fractional vegetarians, catalytic mechanisms, politically active moms, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-10-09-process-hacker-news-fractional-vegetarians-catalytic-mechanisms-politically-active-moms-and-more/ Enjoy! Events How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings is the title of the upcoming book from Sarah Cooper. It will be out this month, and she’s throwing a party! Come to the book launch in New York on October 30! Learn the concept of Catalytic Mechanisms and turn goals into results with Kimberly Wiefling on November 20 in Santa Clara, California. Be a more compassionate and mindful leader! Join the 5th Annual Mindfulness Leadership Summit which highlights some prominent speakers including Bill Duane. The event runs from November 1 to 4 in Washington, D.C. Media The Shade Room is a media company that supports black culture and has a huge following on Instagram. Listen in as founder Angelica Nwandu chats with Nicaila Matthews-Okome on Side Hustle Pro. The newest episode of The Dervish and the Mermaid with Kyeli and Pace Smith deals with being vegetarian, and how no one takes you seriously if you’re not doing it 100 percent. Grow and gain muscle. Malek Banoun teaches you how to do it in three steps on The Coach Malek Show. On the Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Podcast, Ron Carucci reveals how he rises to the occasion when he needs to step out of his comfort zone and how he helps others do the same in business. Writing Frank Strona shares his appreciation for an article by Stephen Lucas about being a big gay man and discussing some of the ways that size matters. After months on hiatus, Loic Le Meur is back on his feet, sharing what he’s been up to lately, and he invites you to sign up for the Leade.rs Newsletter for more updates to come. In these turbulent political times, Maria Dismondy just announced that she is a contributing author for an upcoming book, The Lose the Cape Mom’s Guide to Getting Socially and Politically Active, which comes out this October! Recommended Resources Expect Seth Godin’s new book, This Is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See to hit the shelves on November 13! Some fans of Seth’s work are Tara Byrne, Alex Cespedes, and Tiffani Bova. Is being a highly-paid employee worth it? See what Robert Kiyosaki has to say about choosing employment over being the founder of your own company. Robert was a huge influence on JuVan Langford. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Powerful Conversation, Finding Happiness, Financial Control, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got powerful conversation, finding happiness, financial control, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-09-25-process-hacker-news-powerful-conversation-finding-happiness-financial-control-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Join Tom Morkes and the rest of the writers at International Authors Summit online from October 1 to 5 to uncover the secrets of becoming a professional author. Both engineering team members and managers alike can discover a manager’s role in agile and learn how to create the best team at Managing in an Agile World, presented by Ron Lichty from October 13 to 14 as part of Silicon Valley Code Camp. Planning to start a podcast? Find out if podcasting is for you by joining Nicole Holland’s webinar on October 1. Learn the power of conversations and maximize your business potential through audio at We Are Podcast 2018 which runs from October 18 to 20 in Brisbane, Australia. The event will highlight some influential podcasters, including Omar Zenhom, who is offering listeners a 25% discount if you use the code IKNOWASPEAKER to register. Media Bloggers, take a look at the video Brennan Dunn recently published: a behind the scenes look at how he personalized the Double Your Freelancing website. Steve Goldbach went on the TD Ameritrade Network to explain disruption and his book Detonate on camera with host Oliver Renick. Writing Who runs the world? Women leaders! Kimberly Wiefling provides an infographic showing their importance, where they are, and what challenges they’re meeting. Josh Haynam shares the steps he took to increase signups by 98 percent in 60 days on the Interact Blog. Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author known for books that deal with spirituality. In a recent interview with Luis Congdon, Marianne shares her wisdom about finding happiness when life knocks you down. Recommended Resources Tim Ferriss is a widely known author and speaker who impacted many, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar, and Malek Banoun. His latest podcast episode shines the spotlight on Adobe Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky. The Smart MoneyTour hits San Francisco this October 2! Discover how to take control of your finances with Chris Hogan and Dave Ramsey, who was recommended by Engel Jones. For entrepreneurs on the other side of the world, catch Bozoma Saint-John and other big-name entrepreneurs at DigiCon XE 2018 in the Philippines from October 3 to 5. Bozoma is one of the influences recommended by Sasha Ariel Alston. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Friendlier Brands, Unfaithful Lovers, Daring Leaders, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got friendlier brands, unfaithful lovers, daring leaders, and more. For all the links, please check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-09-18-process-hacker-news-friendlier-brands-unfaithful-lovers-daring-leaders-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Quit procrastinating and finally cross those to-do’s off your list at Finish Up Weekend, an event led by Alex Hillman focused on helping you finish the projects you’ve been finding excuses to delay, which will happen at Indy Hall in Philadelphia from September 28 to 30. And if you value your time, you also won’t want to miss reading Alex’s magic response to folks who write in asking to pick his brain. Media The dangers of being unfaithful have fueled storytellers for countless generations, and this week Alex Cespedes shares three of these short stories and discusses the hows and whys of cheating on the Rendition Podcast. Sarah Cooper joins fellow comedians Josh Gondelman and Mehran Khaghani for a crazy interview that’s sure to crack you up on [The Comedy Cellar] (https://player.fm/series/the-comedy-cellar-live-from-the-table-131033/josh-gondelman-sarah-cooper-and-mehran-khagani)! If you’re starting a small business, you might want to keep these tips by Alayna Pehrson in mind, including Alistair Clay’s advice about how long it can take for a business to grow and prosper. Jumpstart Your Joy, a podcast hosted by Paula Jenkins was included in a list of podcast suggestions compiled by lifestyle blogger Candi Elm. If you’re a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or a joy seeker, tune in to Paula’s podcast to get some encouragement. You can create a friendlier, more open brand that reaches out to your audience. How? Tara Hunt has a new video that breaks down what a social brand is. Writing The recent news about Serena Williams prompted Julian Hayes to write about achieving success, no matter if it’s sports or business. Animoto, co-founded by Jason Hsiao has just teamed up with Getty Images, who will be providing stock images for the video creation company. Produce sales by generating and nurturing top-of-funnel leads. Justin McGill breaks down the terms and how-to’s in his latest article on the Freshworks Blog. Recommended Resources Jay Samit, the Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte who was mentioned by Hack the Process guest Pam Wasley, will go onstage as a speaker at the Nexus Conference, an event that centers on blockchain technology for business, running from September 19 to 21 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dare to Lead is an upcoming book by Brene Brown which you’ll find in the self-help section of Amazon beginning October 9. Heather Chauvin is one of the people who have been inspired by Brene’s words. Another big name in tech is acquiring a journalism business. Time Magazine will be taken over by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who was referenced by Tiffani Bova. The magazine will have no connection to Salesforce or to Marc’s role at the cloud software and services company. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Fast Food Humor, Scheduling Social Media, Lies, Lies, Lies, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got fast food humor, scheduling social media, lies, lies, lies, and more. For links to all the resources mentioned, please check out the show notes: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-08-21-process-hacker-news-fast-food-humor-scheduling-social-media-lies-lies-lies-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Interested in learning how to run events of your own? On August 23, Andi Galpern is hosting a webinar called Ask Andi, where she will answer queries about putting together events and growing a brand. Join Rhonda Magee, George Mumford, and Rose Pavlov at Mindfulness for Social Justice from October 5 to 8 in Garrison, New York, where practitioners will learn how mindfulness can help them address issues in the community. Rhonda also offers a more in-depth explanation about mindfulness and social justice in a blog post she published. Catch Sarah Cooper at Martech 2018 in October at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, an annual conference focused on marketing, tech, and management. Also, recent news about a mother giving birth at Chick-Fil-A also inspired Sarah to publish a hysterical guide comparing maternity services at fast food chains. The Silicon Valley Engineering Leadership Community, organized by Kimberly Wiefling, is featuring the principal of Critical Change LLC, Thea Singer Spitzer, at Collaborate to Achieve Amazing Things on September 20 in Palo Alto. The event, hosted by Ron Lichty, will be focused on team collaboration. Fundraisers For Jina Anne’s 35th birthday, she invites you to celebrate life by donating to the clean water campaign for Charity:Water she put up to help provide clean and safe drinking water to people all over the world. Happy birthday, Jina! Media Lies, lies, lies. As he launches season two of his Rendition Podcast, Alex Cespedes shares three short stories about lies and their effects. A new episode of the Groundless Ground Podcast by Lisa Dale Miller reveals how embodied cognition and embodied mindfulness can be explained, with philosophy professor and writer Evan Thompson. Listen to Alex Hillman tell the story of how he began coworking in Philadelphia and how he founded Indy Hall on the Philly Who Podcast. There is a difference between training like a power lifter versus training like a bodybuilder. Let Malek Banoun help you figure out which one is best for you in his newest vlog. There are so many ways social media have changed our lives, but not all of them have been positive. Curtis McHale tells us the reasons why he doesn’t schedule time for social media on The Smart Business Show. Recommended Resources Not feeling the thrill when working on certain skills? Amy Hoy, podcast partner of Alex Hillman, offers some tips on learning new skills you’re not passionate about. Marques Brownlee talks Tesla and tech in an interview on his Talk Tech show with Elon Musk, who is a prominent resource mentioned by a number of guests, such as Tom Morkes, Omar Zenhom, Ricky Yean, Loic Le Meur, and Alex de Simone. Scott Anthony discussed Leadership Lessons from the Trenches of Disruption in a recent Talks at Google presentation. Scott is a strategic advisor mentioned by Ron Carucci. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please send me a note to let me know what processes you’re hacking, and how Hack the Process can help.

Celebrity Rankings, Interim Executives, Cultural Orphans, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got celebrity rankings, interim executives, cultural orphans, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-july-31-2018-celebrity-rankings-interim-executives-cultural-orphans-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Mark your calendars for AgileCamp 2018, happening on September 14 at the Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, where you’ll find Ron Lichty joining the speaker roster. He was also interviewed on the podcast, Stayin’ Alive in Technology, where he speaks about his career and how he got into team management. On August 1 catch the TedXProvincetown Video Launch to take a peek at some of the talks from last June, including Frank Strona’s. Launches Check out this fun new side project that’s been keeping Hampton Catlin busy called How Famous Is…, in which you can rank celebrities according to their popularity. Media Awaken your subtle body through meditation with Phillip Moffitt, author of Awakening Through the Nine Bodies, as he explains about the subtle body and Himalayan yoga on the Groundless Ground Podcast, hosted by Lisa Dale Miller. The theory of 2+2 to build a fanbase is something that’s been applied by entrepreneurs and artists alike, and Alex Cespedes explores this subject further in the most recent episode of his podcast, the Project Book. Discover the advantages of hiring interim executives from Pam Wasley as she guests on The Business Building Rockstars Show, hosted by another previous Hack the Process guest, Nicole Holland. In a new video published by SXSW, Loïc Le Meur joins a panel of artificial intelligence experts as they discuss exploring innovations in AI at SXSW 2018. Writing Business owners can slash running costs and improve revenue with these six process checklists suggested by Vinay Patankar on Process Street. An upcoming movie called Crazy Rich Asians triggered Ricky Yean to share his thoughts on feeling like a cultural orphan as an Asian-American. Looking for ways to differentiate your blog? Try these 11 techniques to gain a competitive advantage as a blogger suggested by Jon Dykstra. Recommended Resources Spend the weekend of September 28 to 30 at Navigating the Storm: Finding Peace and Purpose in Uncertain Times to learn some helpful concepts and exercises to weather any of life’s storms presented by Martha Beck, whose work inspired Pace Smith. The Sophisticated Marketer shines the spotlight on storytelling in an article by Brian Solis, who was mentioned by Tara Hunt. Seth Godin, who was recommended by both Tara Byrne and Alex Cespedes was also featured in the quarterly magazine. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Mindful Veterans, Scalable Sales, Training Wheels, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got mindful veterans, scalable sales, training wheels, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-july-10-2018-mindful-veterans-scalable-sales-training-wheels-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Get your giggle on with Sarah Cooper at the Laughing Buddha Comedy Showcase at the Triad Theater in New York on July 24. Woman veterans can now enroll in the upcoming Veteran’s Path Anchor Program which begins on July 15. In this four-month program in Colorado, vets can expect to learn and practice mindfulness tools that can support them in their daily lives. Bill Duane is the Vice Chairman of the Board at Veteran’s Path. Awards Congratulations to Jennifer Riel and Roger Martin for winning in the strategy and leadership category of Emerald Publishing’s Awards for Excellence 2018 with their article, An Integrative Methodology for Exploring Decision Choices. Launch RightMessage by Brennan Dunn is launching RightAsk, which is a great way to survey and segment your audience. Media If time is constantly an issue for you, listen to an interview with Curtis McHale as he shares some secrets for making the most of your limited time on The Productivity Show. Discover how to build an effective scalable sales process from this Close.io webinar featuring Steli Efti, Mike Sutherland, Mike Paladino, and Vinay Patankar. Get some tips on side hustling and stock trading from investor Tela Holcomb, who was interviewed by Nicaila Matthews-Okome for the Side Hustle Pro podcast. Nicole Holland guests on the Marketer of the Day Podcast with Robert Plank to discuss interviews that convert, targeting the proper audience, and building your network. Writing What do McDonald’s and Petco have in common? A sales-increasing marketing technique you can learn from! Luis Congdon writes about an effective marketing tactic that you can use for your business. Recommended Resources Akimbo, a podcast by Seth Godin has a new episode in which Seth talks about juggling, bicycles, and training wheels and how all these apply to life. Alex Cespedes and Tara Byrne are both fans of Seth Godin. Congratulations to Kimberly Bryant, one of Michelle Kim’s influences, for being honored at the annual McDonald’s 365Black Awards, which gives recognition to individuals who have had a positive impact on the African-American community. Tune in to Grow Your 1099, a podcast hosted by Josh Jones and Mitchell Levy, who was referenced by Kimberly Wiefling. Mitchell himself takes the guest chair in the latest episode, sharing details about his work-life balance. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Scientific Courage, Elusive Prospects, Sleep Myths, and More! Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got scientific courage, elusive prospects, sleep myths, and more. For all the links, please check out the show notes at: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-june-19-2018-scientific-courage-elusive-prospects-sleep-myths-and-more/ Enjoy! Media The Project Book, a podcast by Alex Cespedes, has a new episode up, in which he explains that staying in control may mean that you’re not going fast enough. Discover ways to free yourself from negativity and reprogram your mindset with a free masterclass from Byron Morrison. The traveling 12-Minute RV Convos series from Engel Jones has kicked off! Check out the third episode, in which Engel spends twelve minutes chatting with Transformational Coach Virginia Jimenez. On the Being Me Podcast, Kate Swoboda opens up about the science behind fear and courage. The loss of a loved one can be a devastating transition. Hear how author and podcaster Aaron McHugh coped with his own traumatic loss in this rich conversation with Jon de Waal. The excitement of having a business doesn’t last forever, but in this episode of the $100 MBA Show, you can listen to some tips from Omar Zenhom about how to put the spark back into your business. Writing If you need to find a prospect who changed jobs, you can often do so using LinkedIn. Learn how in this Medium article from LeadFuze, founded by Justin McGill Life is complex enough as it is, so why not simplify things? Watch this video of Mark Silver explaining the simplicity key. Curious to learn how the best entrepreneurs scaled their startups? This Forbes article by Ron Carucci is a good place to start. Find out why [Julian Hayes] claims that the need for eight hours of sleep is a myth in his newest Inc article. Recommended Resources You can have depression and still be successful according to author Mel Robbins, whose book was recommended by Kesha Moore. Sara Hart, a coach mentioned by Kimberly Wiefling will be offering her Thinking Environment Foundation Course from July 10 to 11 at the Conference Center in San Mateo, California. France gets a taste of meditation at the Science Art Mediation conference from June 29 to July 1, with some major names practicing meditation, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, who was mentioned as an influence by Bill Duane, Lisa Dale Miller, and Rhonda Magee. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Hosting Teas, Urgent Sales, Thriving Creatives, and more in Process Hacker News from Hack the Process Podcast Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got hosting teas, urgent sales, thriving creatives, and more. Enjoy! Events Tea with Strangers, founded by Ankit Shah, is hosting several events this month! See if anyone is hosting a tea time in your area, and make some new friends. From September 20 to 21, the Agile Greece Summit 2018 will feature some great speakers, and Rich Mironov will take part to speak about the need for user validation. You can listen to George Mumford, Rose Pavlov, and Rhonda Magee explain mindfulness for social justice at a three-day conference of contemplation and compassion from October 5 to 7 at the Garrison Institute. Books The cover of Sarah Cooper’s upcoming book, How to be Successful without Hurting Men’s Feelings, has been revealed, and the book is now available for preorder! Media Season 2 of the Double Your Freelancing Podcast is out! In the newest episode, you’ll hear host Brennan Dunn chatting with Dustin Robertson, the CMO of Drip Automation Software. Listen to what Curtis McHale thinks of Dan Zadra’s book, Where Will You Be Five Years from Today?, on his book review podcast, Should I Read It. Side Hustle Pro just released an interview with author, speaker, and Essence Senior Editor Charreah Jackson, in which host Nicaila Matthews Okome chats with Charreah about her new book, her side hustles, and more. In the newest episode of In the Trenches, Tom Morkes welcomes Deadline Funnel CEO Jack Born, and they get into the topic of increasing sales by using scarcity and urgency. Writing Find out the research process used by LinkedIn’s Sunny Patel in this article from Andi Galpern. The most recent Hack the Process guest, Jennifer Riel got asked ten questions in an interview with Kurt Manwaring of From the Desk. Recommended Resources An event for women leaders is taking place in Irvine, California. You can now register for BizChix 2018 Live: Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs happening in November, which will be led by its CEO, Natalie Eckdahl, one of the influences mentioned by Maria Dismondy. If you’re in New York City on June 20, catch Jeff Goins, an author and speaker recommended by Curtis McHale, as he talks about his book, Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age. If you’ve got a tough job, but you want to succeed in high-stress situations, tune in to this new podcast episode by Tim Ferriss, who has a number of followers among Hack the Process guests, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, and Alex Cespedes. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got imposter syndrome, intermittent fasting, and inspired organizations. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-march-6-2018/ Media For the second episode of Groundless Ground Podcast, Lisa Dale Miller invited Researcher and Bodymind Science Co-Founder Peter Payne to speak about the clinical use of Qigong. Pam Wasley shares her insights on networks, leadership, and career, and states that nothing is a one-way street on On The Schmooze Podcast. Podcasting has a lot of perks, and gaining visibility and credibility by podcast guesting is highly possible. Nicole Holland gives details about that on the Your Online Genius Podcast. Malek Banoun gets asked by a caller about intermittent fasting. Hear about his experience in the new episode of FIT Sessions Podcast. This week’s winner of Free Ride Friday has been announced on The $100 MBA Show, where Omar Zenhom reveals the most important asset in business, how to develop it, and how to use it effectively. Fundraising Last month Hack the Hood, an organization helping low-income youth of color to enter careers in tech, raised $7,800 with the help of the members of Fund Club. Keep supporting Fund Club, co-founded by Ashe Dryden. Writing Avoid some common mistakes managers make when it comes to diverse teams by following these suggestions by Michelle Kim on Quartz at Work. In a new article written by Julian Hayes, he enumerates a couple of reasons why feeling like an impostor is good for high performers. Publications Kimberly Wiefling’s newest book, Inspired Organizational Cultures: Discover your DNA, Engage Your People, and Design Your Future is now out! Events Encourage positive traits in your kids by watching Empowering Kids with Character from Maria Dismondy. For the month of February, Maria suggested using the February Love Challenge to boost your child’s good character. Recommended Resources Being needy is commonly seen as a negative trait, but on the Being Well Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson, who was recommended by Andrew Nance, Dr. Rick says that we all have needs, and explains how to get yours met. Cecil Baldwin, a resource mentioned by Alex Cespedes, recently announced that ALL HAIL, Welcome to Night Vale’s live show, is coming to the US and Canada in April. Check out their schedule to know if they’re stopping by your neighborhood. Come meet and greet Elizabeth Gilbert on her Big Magic Tour! Elizabeth’s words as an author inspired Tara Byrne. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Process Hacker News for January 22, 2018 Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got free courses, sensitivity readers, and Facebook’s impact on journalism. Enjoy! Courses Interested in a free 12-month e-course to develop your courage? Kate Swoboda brings you The Courageous Year, where she coaches you all the way to becoming your more courageous self. Events Maria Dismondy is hosting Empower, Ignite and Soar, an online summit about child-rearing, starting January 22 to 26 featuring a variety of experts and authors. Indy Hall is throwing a party! Alex Hillman invites you to Indy Hall’s Winterfest Takeover on February 1 at the BlueCross RiverRink. Media Bucket Lists have been a trend for a few years, but Jumpstart Your Joy host Paula Jenkins suggests creating an inspiring, actionable and joy-filled life list in her newest podcast episode. We’ve been brought up learning how to think, but not how to feel. On the latest episdode of the Have It All Podcast, guest Michael Bledsoe talks to Guy and Ilan Ferdman about how he thinks our education failed us. Creating an irresistible offer is a surefire way to bring in the customers. Learn more about this from Dan Kuschell on Tom Morkes’s podcast. Have you heard of sensitivity readers before? Discover what they are and what their job entails on The Dervish and the Mermaid with Kyeli and Pace Smith. Writing Do you believe that Facebook saved the news industry, and will their latest changes help or hurt journalism? Read Ricky Yean’s views on this matter in his Nextshark article. Anxiousness is something we all experience. Frank Strona‘s got a few tips on how to reduce your anxiousness without cutting yourself out of your own life. Recommended Resources Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, the new book written by John C. Maxwell is now out! Grab a copy for insights and practices he’s learned since publishing the original bestselling book 25 years ago. JuVan Langford is a fan of John Maxwell. A few days remain until Product Talk Academy’s month-long Rapid Prototyping course closes for enrollment! Sign up for this course by Teresa Torres, who was recommended by our past guest, Rich Mironov. Listen to Tim Ferriss chat with author Catherine Hoke, founder of Defy Ventures, a non-profit working with formerly incarcerated people, about Second Chances. Tim is a writer and lifestyle podcaster recommended by a lot of our guests, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar and Malek Banoun. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a rating in iTunes, and a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Happy New Year from the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got tips on picking small-cap cryptocurrency coins, perspectives on adopting a code of conduct, advice on finally quitting that job or breaking up with that client (you know the one), and more. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-january-8-2018/ Media It’s a new year, and some of you might be thinking of quitting your jobs as a New Year’s Resolution. Nicaila Matthews tells you what it was like when she did it herself a year ago. Carter Thomas shares five lessons from 2017 that will help create profits for 2018! He also talks a bit about three of his favorite small cap coins in the ever-changing cryptocurrency market. Milestone Truly Social at trulysocial.ca can help you connect to your customers through content, and they’re celebrating their second anniversary. Congratulations, Tara Hunt! Events Just a few days remain until Maria Dismondy will be presenting a webinar on The Art of Setting Your Publishing Goals. Josh Haynam reveals a few secrets in an event: How to Use Quizzes to Generate Leads on January 17. Forbes just recently published an article on Top Web Design Trends In 2018 quoting Josh as well. Writing Breaking up with a client can be tough, but Brennan Dunn has some helpful tips. He’s also in search of a freelancer who would like to add some CSS animations into their new app. Drop him a message! Rich Mironov just posted a blog tackling roadmapping and what your audience usually thinks. Indy Hall has launched their Code of Conduct, and founder Alex Hillman discusses what led to its creation. Recommended Resources Seth Godin writes a short, amusing entry about hiding from the mission. He’s also currently accepting sign-ups for The Marketing Seminar. Alex Cespedes and Tara Byrne are two Hack the Process guests influenced by Seth. Boss Mom founder, Dana Malstaff reveals the number one way to grow and scale a business this year. Dana was recommended by previous Hack the Process guest, Maria Dismondy. The Insanity Check podcast just had Leslie Mac on as a guest. She talks all about breaking the cycle in 2018. Michelle Kim recommended following Leslie. Mind Valley by Vishen Lakhiani has an event coming up: Unlimited Abundance Annual Masterclass featuring Christie Marie Sheldon. Vishen was mentioned by Michelle Dale in her interview.

Process Hacker News for December 4, 2017 Get links to all the resources mentioned on the show notes: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-december-4-2017/ Media Gary Vaynerchuk shares his take on mobile apps, cryptocurrency and intuition when he appears as a guest on Adam Siddiq’s podcast, The Soulfully Optimized Life. Pay attention to Alex Cespedes’s advice: “Better writing starts with the title,” in his latest Project Book podcast episode. Oftentimes, we want to shape our children into perfection, but there is a huge difference between parenting and “childrening.” Listen in as Guy and Ilan Ferdman share a reasonable argument in their latest episode. Also check out their two new videos about breaking old habits and getting a growth mindset on their YouTube channel. Writing The Lead Fuze Blog by Justin McGill has just been recognized in Quickbooks’ list of 100 Best Business Blogs. Check out the latest Lead Fuze article on 5 pricing strategies, written by Ruben Gamez. The latest The Virtually Anywhere Daily curation is now out! Be sure to check out all the articles and videos shared by our most recent Hack the Process guest, Michelle Dale. Events Andi Galpern brings you CascadeSF’s UXNight: The Blockchain on January 17, where blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency are the main themes. Take advantage of a more affordable ticket price if you register before the end of December. Tools Take a sneak peek at the interface of RightMessage, an up and coming on-site personalization product, co-founded by Brennan Dunn. Share Ryan Waggoner’s tweet and take advantage of a 30% discount on LetsMakeApps.io, his lead generation system for freelancers. Causes Ashe Dryden just tweeted about donating GED textbooks to women in prison. Can you spare $20 for a good cause? Recommended Resources Huawei has been making waves as the third largest mobile phone company, and Shel Israel points out why Huawei is among the smartest social marketers on a recent Medium post. Previous Hack the Process guest, Tara Hunt told us that she was inspired by Shel’s work. If you’re looking for the best entrepreneurship books, Pat Flynn recommends his top business books for 2017. Watch the video until the end for a chance to get a free copy of his current favorite! Nicaila Matthews, Omar Zenhom and Paula Jenkins have all spoken of how Pat Flynn influenced them.

Process Hacker News for November 20, 2017 Welcome to the Process Hacker News, a quick weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. For links to anything mentioned in this episode, please check out the show notes, and to join the community and receive expanded updates weekly, sign up for the mailing list at HacktheProcess.com/contact/. For all the links in this episode, take a look at the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-november-20-2017/ Events Interested in supporting diversity and inclusion? The last AlterConf SF needs sponsors! Don’t miss out on this conference by Ashe Dryden happening on December 10. Connecting with your audience can be difficult, but cracking a joke isn’t easy either. Maybe you can pick up some tricks from Sarah Cooper by attending her talk in Chicago for the kick-off of Modus World Tour on December 6. Writings You’ve probably heard the phrase “just empty rhetoric,” but have you ever wondered why rhetoric has such a negative reputation? Absorb some of Daniel Coffeen’s thoughts in his most recent blog post. Can you succeed as a Product Manager even though you’re an introvert? Product Management Expert, Rich Mironov has a good answer to that question. Media The most recent Hack the Process guest, Maria Dismondy was also interviewed Katie Davis of The Institute for Writers. Listen in as they talk about support for writers. Fear can hinder anyone, so how do we deal with it? This week Pace Smith and her wife, Kyeli, have a discussion about Futzing Without Fear in The Dervish and the Mermaid podcast. Frustrated with Facebook’s algorithm changes? Tara Hunt just published a new video that will teach you how to survive the ever-evolving Facebook. Tom Corson-Knowles released an interview with Ricci Wolman, Founder & CEO of Written Word Media, where they discuss all about online book marketing strategies When we’re in the middle of running a business, sometimes it’s hard to know what to focus on. If that sounds familiar, tune in to Curtis McHale’s interview with Brent Hammond on managing your energy. Products For those interested in online marketing, Mark Silver is offering a special platform bundle with three home study products and personal feedback. Learn more about the offer by checking out the link. Recommended Resources Tim Ferriss will be at Barnes and Noble on Union Square in New York for the launch of Tribe of Mentors on the 21st of November at 6PM. Tim has been a great influence on a number of Hack the Process guests, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar and Malek Banoun Jay Conrad Levinson is offering early bird tickets to Guerrilla Marketing Global Summit, which will happen from the 3rd to the 5th of May next year. Jay was mentioned as a resource by Nicole Holland. Having values is key, even when it comes to business. Patrick Campbell chats with Kyle Porter on the importance of values-driven growth. Justin McGill named Patrick as one of his resources. Thanks for listening to this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. Go to hacktheprocess.com for links and details, or to sign up for the mailing list for expanded updates. And please leave a rating in iTunes, and a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking. This has been M. David Green for Hack the Process.

Charli Prangley is a designer by day and a content creator by... well, pretty much the rest of the time. In addition to her day job, she produces two high-quality Youtube videos and a podcast every week, and also runs an online apparel shop. I was so impressed with the consistency and quality of her output that I knew I had to get her on the show to share how she creates so much while still working a full-time job. If you've ever struggled with creating consistently or trying to get everything 100% perfect before shipping, you need to listen to this episode. Key Takeaways: You don't have to have the best camera or microphone to get started. Use what you have or what you can afford, and upgrade later. If you want someone to invest time in what you're creating, show them a little bit of your personality but make sure you share content they'd be interested in. Sometimes you do have to “beat people over the head” to get them to check out a link. You might have to post a link multiple times in a week before someone actually sees it and clicks on it. Look for communities and people to collaborate and work with. It's a great way to share and grow audiences. If you want to be successful in video or podcasting, make creating content a habit and not just something you do when you have “free time”. Don't try to fine-tune your content to perfection; give yourself a deadline and ship it. Aaron: It seems like you're constantly putting out content. I always see you tweeting about editing vlogs or your latest podcast episode. You post two videos to your YouTube channel every week in addition to your weekly podcast, Design Life. How do you manage to create so much while still working a full time job? Charli: When you create a lot of content online (like I do), everything in your life becomes an opportunity to create content and tell a story. If I go to an event, I think about what I'm going to learn that I can share with other people. This provides a constant stream of ideas that I can share in my videos or podcast episodes. Aaron: So you put a lot of content out consistently, and you're seeing results; you're almost to 25,000 subscribers on Youtube. Can you take us back to the beginning and share how and why you got started? Charli: I started my Youtube channel back in 2013 because I wanted to see into the lives of other designers, but I wasn't finding the kind of content I was looking for. There were a lot of tutorials, but I wanted to get to know the people behind those tutorials. I decided to start my own YouTube channel so I could create lifestyle content from the perspective of a designer. Other designers discovered my channel because they were looking for the same thing. Having that unique point of view from the start really helped my channel grow. Aaron: So you made the show you wanted to watch, and it turned out that there are a lot of other people who wanted that show as well? Charli: Exactly. I try to think about what I would have found valuable in my early days of getting started as a designer, and then I create that content. It's really rewarding when I hear from young designers who tell me how my content is helping them. Charli's Gear Setup Aaron: What kind of gear were you using when you started back in 2013? Charli: When I first started, I was using a Nikon D5000. It's a DLSR but it can only record video for 5 minutes at a time and only in 720p. It didn't have a flip-out screen or auto-focus in video mode, so there were a lot of challenges to overcome to get my video content made, but I stuck with it. It was about a year before I could afford an upgrade. Aaron: I started a video show recently, and I've been using my iPhone and a Shure MV88 mic, and I've already got better gear than you had (because I've got the front-facing screen to see myself). With smart phone cameras being as good as they are now, anyone can shoot video. What did you end up upgrading to? Charli: I got a Canon 70d which I really like. It's a great all around camera for the price. You don't have to have the best camera or microphone to get started. Use what you have or what you can afford, and upgrade later. Charli's Tips for Growing an Audience Aaron: When you started producing video, did you have any kind of online following? Charli: Not really. I think I had around 1,000 followers on Twitter because I was pretty active in my design and tech scene in Wellington, NZ, so I suppose that's where my first views came from. Aaron: Did you have a strategy for growing your audience? Charli: I knew a little bit about search engine optimization (because I was doing it at my job), so I thought about how I could apply that to my videos, but it was mostly trial-and-error. I paid attention to what worked, what thumbnails people preferred and what content they were interested in. But something I've done from the start was to make sure my videos were tagged well so that they come up in search. Today, about half of my views come from people searching YouTube. Don't underestimate the value of SEO. Aaron: SEO is important. The way I like to explain it is just think about what people would search Google or Youtube for, and then use those words in your podcast or video title, or in headlines on your blog post. There's a lot more to it than that, but that's a great place to start. How to Get People to Pay Attention to Your Content Jordan Newhouse asks: I produce new content every week. How do I get people to realize the content is there and get them to check it out? Charli: Start by looping in all of your social media to the content you're creating. You don't want to be talking about yourself non-stop online, that's not the way to have an interesting account. If you want someone to invest time in what you're creating, show them a little bit of your personality but make sure you share content they'd be interested in. You have to share your content more than once. You can't send out a tweet and expect everyone to notice. Some people might not be paying attention or they might be half-asleep; you have to share it anywhere and everywhere you can, in different ways. Try different titles to see what works. I create so much content so often that by the time I'm finished with a video, I'm already thinking about the next one, but I should be thinking about how to best promote the video I just made. Aaron: I used to feel weird about sharing links to my content more than once. I used to think people would be annoyed if they saw me post multiple links to content. I finally realized that most people just aren't paying that close of attention to their social media streams. Sometimes you do have to “beat people over the head” to get them to check out a link. You might have to post a link multiple times in a week before someone actually sees it and clicks on it. How to Promote Your Content Charli: One of the best ways to promote your content is in response to questions you see your audience asking. If one of your followers is discussing a topic you covered on your podcast, send them a link to that episode if you think they'd find it valuable. Aaron: I love doing that. Some of the podcasters I follow have their own hashtags, so I'll use Twitter search to find people who are asking podcasting questions and send them links to my episodes where I answered their questions. If someone wants to learn, you would be doing them a disservice by not sending them a link to your content if it answers their question or would help them in some way. Participate in Your Community Aaron: I talk a lot about the importance of participating in your community, inviting guests on your podcast and collaborating with other people. You participate in an active Youtube community, right? Charli: That's something I love about Youtube, there's a very active community there. Everyone's very collaborative, it's easy to create video with other people and combine your audiences. Look for communities and people to collaborate and work with. It's a great way to share and grow audiences. Create Content in Multiple Mediums and Build a Creation Habit Aaron: You started a podcast recently. Did you find it easier since you've been creating video for a couple years? Charli: There was definitely a learning curve, just like getting started with video. There were all these new things to learn like what kind of microphone to buy, how to record and edit, and how to get your show into iTunes. It seems like it should be easy, just hit record and make a podcast, but it's really not that simple. Aaron: One of my friends wants to start a podcast, but he wants to get everything perfect right away. That's just not how it works; you have to be willing to jump in and create something, give yourself a deadline, and ship it. Otherwise you're going to be talking forever about how you want to do something but you'll never actually finish anything. You have to be ok with not being awesome at something for awhile. You'll get better over time. Charli: That's really the key to producing content consistently; get used to not being perfect and learn as you go. You could wait until you know everything and get everything absolutely perfect, but then you wasted time you could have been building the habit of producing content. If you want to be successful in video or podcasting, make creating content a habit and not just something you do when you have “free time”. Charli: People ask me, “You've put out a video every Saturday for two and a half years, how do you do it?” I don't even think about it anymore; it's non-negotiable. A video will go up every Saturday because it's just a habit. Aaron: Do you find yourself getting faster and more efficient as time goes on? Charli: Definitely, but you don't want to settle in a rut. Your audience will get bored if they see the same thing every week. When things are getting too easy, that's when I try to learn something new to add to my process. Tips for Getting Started with Your First Videos Aaron: We got another question from Jordan. She asked, “I'm about to make my very first video ever (it's going to be part of my product launch). What are some things I should keep in mind?” Charli: Think beforehand about what the content of the video is going to be so that you can get all the right shots for it. You might even want to make a storyboard. You might end up needing to reshoot a few scenes because that's just how it goes. You might get to the editing part and realize that you need another shot or you need to re-record something. That's ok, it's just part of the process. Aaron: Do you create storyboards for your videos? Charli: Not all the time, but sometimes, usually if I'm doing a fashion video that requires a bunch of different angles, I'll just draw some rough sketches on a notebook to help me make sure I get all the shots. Aaron: I saw my friend Alex Cespedes (sorry I butchered your name in the show, dude) post a really interesting picture on Instagram showing how he outlines his podcast episodes on paper. I think that's a great way to plan a show or podcast episode. Charli: People plan in different ways. I create a rough script or outline for my video in the notes app on my phone and that's enough to get my mind thinking about what I'm going to say and how I need to say it. How to Create Consistently Aaron: What are your biggest struggles with creating consistently, and how do you overcome those? Charli: Time is always going to be a struggle. Even if you want to put something out every week, not every week is the same. In my life, I've got my day job, but that's also things to do in the evenings and I travel a lot, so I have to make sure I make enough time to create a video I'm proud of. It's always a struggle, but that's where building the habit comes in. Planning definitely helps with the time constraint as well; I break the process down into little steps so I can get things done whenever I have time. Don't try to fine-tune your content to perfection; give yourself a deadline and ship it. Aaron: One of my struggles is that there are always more projects that I want to do. I shoot myself in the foot by taking on too many things and not giving any one thing the focus it needs to be as successful as it can be. I try to do six things in a week and because I'm trying to work on all of them, I don't make much progress on any of them. Charli: You have to pick which thing is most important to you and make sure that one gets done. Then you can worry about the other things. Collaboration Can Help You Produce Consistently Aaron: You've got a co-host for your podcast. Does that help you get the show done every week? You do a lot of videos by yourself, so you'd probably be ok on your own, right? Charli: I don't think I would, no. I would not have a podcast if it wasn't for my co-host Femke. Since I do two videos every week, we split up the duties so that she does the editing and I do the show notes and our newsletter. But she does a lot more work than I do, which is really helpful. Aaron: It is really helpful to have someone hold you accountable and help you do the work that it takes to put a show out every week. Podcasting is a lot of work and there's nothing better than having a co-host who is really invested and willing to help with the work and keep you on track with producing. Q&A: Adina asked: How do I avoid looking awkward or sounding boring on camera? Charli: That's a question that everyone asks and something that everyone goes through.. The answer is just practice. You're going to make a lot of awkward videos before you start to feel comfortable. I don't know if I can pinpoint the exact moment where I started feeling comfortable talking to the camera, but it happened. After I made enough videos, it stopped being a weird thing. Vlogging really helped for me, just picking up the camera and talking to it as I went through my day. It felt more casual and less stressful then sitting down in front of lights to film. Aaron: It's the self-imposed pressure, right? We want to be as good as someone else we've seen. We see all these people making videos and podcasts and they always seem so fluid and cool and they've always got funny things to say. They've got 600,000 views and 300,000 likes and we think that's the level of quality we have to achieve, but it doesn't happen overnight. You won't get there in the first couple tries. Also, being a better speaker and communicator is something you can teach yourself. Unless you slow down and think critically about the way you talk and how you can improve, you won't improve. You can improve the way you talk. You can change the way that you talk and it will start to become the natural way that you talk with practice and time. Charli: When you first started podcasting, did you find listening to your own voice awkward? Aaron: Definitely. Charli: When I started making video, it was hard for me to watch and listen to myself, but now, I feel like I sound exactly like I do in my head. I don't know what changed, but it's not awkward anymore. Aaron: Part of it is just getting comfortable hearing yourself on recordings. You just get used to it after awhile. But I listen back to old episodes I've done and there are things I don't like about the way I sound, so I think about what I could have done differently to sound better. I try to learn from my mistakes and improve, and I have, slowly over time and with practice. Charli: When I listen back to my first 6 months of video, I don't sound like me; I sound like someone trying to make a video. Now I feel like I just sound like me, like I sound when I'm having a normal conversation. Aaron: We got a followup question: What about filming in public? I feel painfully embarrassed when I shoot video in public. I absolutely know what that feels like. I feel super weird about holding a phone or camera out and shooting a video in public. I don't even like people seeing me taking pictures of other people or myself in public. But I'm going to let Charli talk about this since she's gotten comfortable with recording video in public. Charli: I still feel awkward sometimes, like if I'm going to be sitting on a train with people on the way to work, I won't pull out my camera and talking to it. But if I'm walking down the street, I'm probably never going to see any of those people again. If I know I need to get a shot to explain something in my vlog later, then I just have to get over feeling weird and get the shot that I need. And it comes back to practice. Aaron: And really, what's the worst thing that could happen? Someone makes fun of you or looks at you like you're an idiot? Charli: Exactly, and don't think of it as you're talking to your phone or camera, you're talking to the person on the other side who is watching you later. You're not really talking to yourself, even if it looks like you are. Aaron: Now I'm thinking about how funny it would be to make a show where you just walk around in public all day, talking to yourself and catching people looking horrified or disgusted in the background. Charli: Even if you do feel self-conscious, do it anyway and at least you'll have all the shots you need. You can find Charli online at CharliMarie.com. Her Youtube channel is Charli Marie TV, and you can find her on Twitter and Instagram as well. She is also the co-host of Design Life, a fantastic podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. Links: Podcast: https://podcastingwithaaron.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronpodcasting Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/aarondowd Blog: https://www.aarondowd.com Recommended Gear: https://kit.co/podcastingwithaaron

Charli Prangley is a designer by day and a content creator by... well, pretty much the rest of the time. In addition to her day job, she produces two high-quality Youtube videos and a podcast every week, and also runs an online apparel shop. I was so impressed with the consistency and quality of her output that I knew I had to get her on the show to share how she creates so much while still working a full-time job.If you've ever struggled with creating consistently or trying to get everything 100% perfect before shipping, you need to listen to this episode.Key Takeaways:You don’t have to have the best camera or microphone to get started. Use what you have or what you can afford, and upgrade later.If you want someone to invest time in what you’re creating, show them a little bit of your personality but make sure you share content they’d be interested in.Sometimes you do have to “beat people over the head” to get them to check out a link. You might have to post a link multiple times in a week before someone actually sees it and clicks on it.Look for communities and people to collaborate and work with. It’s a great way to share and grow audiences.If you want to be successful in video or podcasting, make creating content a habit and not just something you do when you have “free time”.Don’t try to fine-tune your content to perfection; give yourself a deadline and ship it.Aaron: It seems like you’re constantly putting out content. I always see you tweeting about editing vlogs or your latest podcast episode. You post two videos to your YouTube channel every week in addition to your weekly podcast, Design Life. How do you manage to create so much while still working a full time job?Charli: When you create a lot of content online (like I do), everything in your life becomes an opportunity to create content and tell a story. If I go to an event, I think about what I’m going to learn that I can share with other people. This provides a constant stream of ideas that I can share in my videos or podcast episodes.Aaron: So you put a lot of content out consistently, and you’re seeing results; you’re almost to 25,000 subscribers on Youtube. Can you take us back to the beginning and share how and why you got started?Charli: I started my Youtube channel back in 2013 because I wanted to see into the lives of other designers, but I wasn’t finding the kind of content I was looking for. There were a lot of tutorials, but I wanted to get to know the people behind those tutorials.I decided to start my own YouTube channel so I could create lifestyle content from the perspective of a designer. Other designers discovered my channel because they were looking for the same thing. Having that unique point of view from the start really helped my channel grow.Aaron: So you made the show you wanted to watch, and it turned out that there are a lot of other people who wanted that show as well?Charli: Exactly. I try to think about what I would have found valuable in my early days of getting started as a designer, and then I create that content. It’s really rewarding when I hear from young designers who tell me how my content is helping them.Charli’s Gear SetupAaron: What kind of gear were you using when you started back in 2013?Charli: When I first started, I was using a Nikon D5000. It’s a DLSR but it can only record video for 5 minutes at a time and only in 720p. It didn’t have a flip-out screen or auto-focus in video mode, so there were a lot of challenges to overcome to get my video content made, but I stuck with it. It was about a year before I could afford an upgrade.Aaron: I started a video show recently, and I’ve been using my iPhone and a Shure MV88 mic, and I’ve already got better gear than you had (because I’ve got the front-facing screen to see myself). With smart phone cameras being as good as they are now, anyone can shoot video. What did you end up upgrading to?Charli: I got a Canon 70d which I really like. It’s a great all around camera for the price.You don’t have to have the best camera or microphone to get started. Use what you have or what you can afford, and upgrade later.Charli’s Tips for Growing an AudienceAaron: When you started producing video, did you have any kind of online following?Charli: Not really. I think I had around 1,000 followers on Twitter because I was pretty active in my design and tech scene in Wellington, NZ, so I suppose that’s where my first views came from.Aaron: Did you have a strategy for growing your audience?Charli: I knew a little bit about search engine optimization (because I was doing it at my job), so I thought about how I could apply that to my videos, but it was mostly trial-and-error. I paid attention to what worked, what thumbnails people preferred and what content they were interested in. But something I’ve done from the start was to make sure my videos were tagged well so that they come up in search. Today, about half of my views come from people searching YouTube. Don’t underestimate the value of SEO.Aaron: SEO is important. The way I like to explain it is just think about what people would search Google or Youtube for, and then use those words in your podcast or video title, or in headlines on your blog post. There’s a lot more to it than that, but that’s a great place to start.How to Get People to Pay Attention to Your ContentJordan Newhouse asks: I produce new content every week. How do I get people to realize the content is there and get them to check it out?Charli: Start by looping in all of your social media to the content you’re creating. You don’t want to be talking about yourself non-stop online, that’s not the way to have an interesting account.If you want someone to invest time in what you’re creating, show them a little bit of your personality but make sure you share content they’d be interested in.You have to share your content more than once. You can’t send out a tweet and expect everyone to notice. Some people might not be paying attention or they might be half-asleep; you have to share it anywhere and everywhere you can, in different ways. Try different titles to see what works.I create so much content so often that by the time I’m finished with a video, I’m already thinking about the next one, but I should be thinking about how to best promote the video I just made.Aaron: I used to feel weird about sharing links to my content more than once. I used to think people would be annoyed if they saw me post multiple links to content. I finally realized that most people just aren’t paying that close of attention to their social media streams.Sometimes you do have to “beat people over the head” to get them to check out a link. You might have to post a link multiple times in a week before someone actually sees it and clicks on it.How to Promote Your ContentCharli: One of the best ways to promote your content is in response to questions you see your audience asking. If one of your followers is discussing a topic you covered on your podcast, send them a link to that episode if you think they’d find it valuable.Aaron: I love doing that. Some of the podcasters I follow have their own hashtags, so I’ll use Twitter search to find people who are asking podcasting questions and send them links to my episodes where I answered their questions. If someone wants to learn, you would be doing them a disservice by not sending them a link to your content if it answers their question or would help them in some way.Participate in Your CommunityAaron: I talk a lot about the importance of participating in your community, inviting guests on your podcast and collaborating with other people. You participate in an active Youtube community, right?Charli: That’s something I love about Youtube, there’s a very active community there. Everyone’s very collaborative, it’s easy to create video with other people and combine your audiences.Look for communities and people to collaborate and work with. It’s a great way to share and grow audiences.Create Content in Multiple Mediums and Build a Creation HabitAaron: You started a podcast recently. Did you find it easier since you’ve been creating video for a couple years?Charli: There was definitely a learning curve, just like getting started with video. There were all these new things to learn like what kind of microphone to buy, how to record and edit, and how to get your show into iTunes. It seems like it should be easy, just hit record and make a podcast, but it’s really not that simple.Aaron: One of my friends wants to start a podcast, but he wants to get everything perfect right away. That’s just not how it works; you have to be willing to jump in and create something, give yourself a deadline, and ship it. Otherwise you’re going to be talking forever about how you want to do something but you’ll never actually finish anything. You have to be ok with not being awesome at something for awhile. You’ll get better over time.Charli: That’s really the key to producing content consistently; get used to not being perfect and learn as you go. You could wait until you know everything and get everything absolutely perfect, but then you wasted time you could have been building the habit of producing content.If you want to be successful in video or podcasting, make creating content a habit and not just something you do when you have “free time”.Charli: People ask me, “You’ve put out a video every Saturday for two and a half years, how do you do it?” I don’t even think about it anymore; it’s non-negotiable. A video will go up every Saturday because it’s just a habit.Aaron: Do you find yourself getting faster and more efficient as time goes on?Charli: Definitely, but you don’t want to settle in a rut. Your audience will get bored if they see the same thing every week. When things are getting too easy, that’s when I try to learn something new to add to my process.Tips for Getting Started with Your First VideosAaron: We got another question from Jordan. She asked, “I’m about to make my very first video ever (it’s going to be part of my product launch). What are some things I should keep in mind?”Charli: Think beforehand about what the content of the video is going to be so that you can get all the right shots for it. You might even want to make a storyboard.You might end up needing to reshoot a few scenes because that’s just how it goes. You might get to the editing part and realize that you need another shot or you need to re-record something. That’s ok, it’s just part of the process.Aaron: Do you create storyboards for your videos?Charli: Not all the time, but sometimes, usually if I’m doing a fashion video that requires a bunch of different angles, I’ll just draw some rough sketches on a notebook to help me make sure I get all the shots.Aaron: I saw my friend Alex Cespedes (sorry I butchered your name in the show, dude) post a really interesting picture on Instagram showing how he outlines his podcast episodes on paper. I think that’s a great way to plan a show or podcast episode.Charli: People plan in different ways. I create a rough script or outline for my video in the notes app on my phone and that’s enough to get my mind thinking about what I’m going to say and how I need to say it.How to Create ConsistentlyAaron: What are your biggest struggles with creating consistently, and how do you overcome those?Charli: Time is always going to be a struggle. Even if you want to put something out every week, not every week is the same. In my life, I’ve got my day job, but that’s also things to do in the evenings and I travel a lot, so I have to make sure I make enough time to create a video I’m proud of. It’s always a struggle, but that’s where building the habit comes in. Planning definitely helps with the time constraint as well; I break the process down into little steps so I can get things done whenever I have time.Don’t try to fine-tune your content to perfection; give yourself a deadline and ship it.Aaron: One of my struggles is that there are always more projects that I want to do. I shoot myself in the foot by taking on too many things and not giving any one thing the focus it needs to be as successful as it can be. I try to do six things in a week and because I’m trying to work on all of them, I don’t make much progress on any of them.Charli: You have to pick which thing is most important to you and make sure that one gets done. Then you can worry about the other things.Collaboration Can Help You Produce ConsistentlyAaron: You’ve got a co-host for your podcast. Does that help you get the show done every week? You do a lot of videos by yourself, so you’d probably be ok on your own, right?Charli: I don’t think I would, no. I would not have a podcast if it wasn’t for my co-host Femke. Since I do two videos every week, we split up the duties so that she does the editing and I do the show notes and our newsletter. But she does a lot more work than I do, which is really helpful.Aaron: It is really helpful to have someone hold you accountable and help you do the work that it takes to put a show out every week. Podcasting is a lot of work and there’s nothing better than having a co-host who is really invested and willing to help with the work and keep you on track with producing.Q&A:Adina asked: How do I avoid looking awkward or sounding boring on camera?Charli: That’s a question that everyone asks and something that everyone goes through.. The answer is just practice. You’re going to make a lot of awkward videos before you start to feel comfortable.I don’t know if I can pinpoint the exact moment where I started feeling comfortable talking to the camera, but it happened. After I made enough videos, it stopped being a weird thing. Vlogging really helped for me, just picking up the camera and talking to it as I went through my day. It felt more casual and less stressful then sitting down in front of lights to film.Aaron: It’s the self-imposed pressure, right? We want to be as good as someone else we’ve seen. We see all these people making videos and podcasts and they always seem so fluid and cool and they’ve always got funny things to say. They’ve got 600,000 views and 300,000 likes and we think that’s the level of quality we have to achieve, but it doesn’t happen overnight. You won’t get there in the first couple tries.Also, being a better speaker and communicator is something you can teach yourself. Unless you slow down and think critically about the way you talk and how you can improve, you won’t improve. You can improve the way you talk. You can change the way that you talk and it will start to become the natural way that you talk with practice and time.Charli: When you first started podcasting, did you find listening to your own voice awkward?Aaron: Definitely.Charli: When I started making video, it was hard for me to watch and listen to myself, but now, I feel like I sound exactly like I do in my head. I don’t know what changed, but it’s not awkward anymore.Aaron: Part of it is just getting comfortable hearing yourself on recordings. You just get used to it after awhile. But I listen back to old episodes I’ve done and there are things I don’t like about the way I sound, so I think about what I could have done differently to sound better. I try to learn from my mistakes and improve, and I have, slowly over time and with practice.Charli: When I listen back to my first 6 months of video, I don’t sound like me; I sound like someone trying to make a video. Now I feel like I just sound like me, like I sound when I’m having a normal conversation.Aaron: We got a followup question: What about filming in public? I feel painfully embarrassed when I shoot video in public.I absolutely know what that feels like. I feel super weird about holding a phone or camera out and shooting a video in public. I don’t even like people seeing me taking pictures of other people or myself in public. But I’m going to let Charli talk about this since she’s gotten comfortable with recording video in public.Charli: I still feel awkward sometimes, like if I’m going to be sitting on a train with people on the way to work, I won’t pull out my camera and talking to it. But if I’m walking down the street, I’m probably never going to see any of those people again. If I know I need to get a shot to explain something in my vlog later, then I just have to get over feeling weird and get the shot that I need. And it comes back to practice.Aaron: And really, what’s the worst thing that could happen? Someone makes fun of you or looks at you like you’re an idiot?Charli: Exactly, and don’t think of it as you’re talking to your phone or camera, you’re talking to the person on the other side who is watching you later. You’re not really talking to yourself, even if it looks like you are.Aaron: Now I’m thinking about how funny it would be to make a show where you just walk around in public all day, talking to yourself and catching people looking horrified or disgusted in the background.Charli: Even if you do feel self-conscious, do it anyway and at least you’ll have all the shots you need.You can find Charli online at CharliMarie.com. Her Youtube channel is Charli Marie TV, and you can find her on Twitter and Instagram as well. She is also the co-host of Design Life, a fantastic podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators.Links:Podcast: https://podcastingwithaaron.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronpodcastingYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/aarondowdBlog: https://www.aarondowd.comRecommended Gear: https://kit.co/podcastingwithaaron

Our guest for this first episode of season two of Hack the Process is Alex Cespedes, who hosts Wits About You, a topic-driven podcast for freelancers in their twenties and thirties about the soft skills in life that their parents and teachers may not have warned them they'd need in order to succeed. But the advice Alex shares is applicable to anyone facing the confusion and uncertainty of making their way in the current economy. Alex tells us how the idea for his show's distinctively clean and crisp radio-like format was inspired by his own struggle to embrace, rather than overcome, one of his personal challenges. He'll also tell us how he made his show appealing enough that sponsors started reaching out to him, and how he both both built and built upon his personal network to attract guests like Marketing guru Seth Godin.