Podcasts about busywork

Dame Jacinda Ardern is releasing her first children's book, called 'Mum's Busy Work'. The former Prime Minister says it's told through the eyes of a child, based off things her daughter Neve said to her when she was in the top job. It will be released in September, with $3 from every copy sold going to The Kindness Collective. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper offered his thoughts ahead of the book's release. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, two of our key leaders and I attended a Dave Ramsey Summit. This is how I have gotten some of my best CEO training. I really think about the topics the speaker is bringing up and think of Organize 365® and have I implemented something similar? Have I done that thing? Or maybe is that idea an improvement we should consider? It was great for us to be hearing the same information at the same time and be able to discuss. We even changed our Monday morning meeting a little to catch our staff at a better time of day. And then I thought “Is there anything I need to add to our values?” What is Busy Work? When I thought about staffing and when someone leaves Organize 354®, is there a way to eliminate busy work. Do their job tasks still need to be done or were they busy work? Is there someone else on the team that can do those tasks? It got me thinking of all the busy work teachers do. It's cute to put the little bubbles at the “end” of each stroke of the letters but is it necessary? I'd do it once, then copy the paper the rest of the year, otherwise it would become busy work. Revisiting a closet you've done recently thinking you'll get the same high will let you down because the transformation is not nearly as dramatic. Busy work is that unnecessary re-working of tasks. As long as your work is not done, even if it's busy work,  you won't have the excess time, capacity, and boredom to seek out what you are uniquely gifted and created to do. Operationalizing  The flip side of busy work that can appear as busy work is operationalizing your tasks. I started out organizing my sister and I's rooms. Then I graduated to organizing the homes I babysat in. I have always loved gifting an act of service. I organized the “craft area” by the fire place at my house and my mom loved it. So I did it annually around Christmas for her. But then my parents expanded the house and she got a larger space. My mom is an artists and that was definitely a challenge to understand what was valuable and not. I asked a lot of questions!! I would help other teachers to organize their classrooms. And eventually organized my clients. But in each of those instances I was growing my skill set. I was learning how the spaces were used and why the items were in there. I was operationalizing how I helped other get organized. You can do the same with repeated tasks. That's why on Planning Day I tell you to stock up your storage for the trimester. Don't order one of the same thing each month, operationalize it.  The Sunday Basket Replaces Your Checklists First of all, there is a time and place for checklists. Checklists can be useful if you are trying to establish a new routine. Be careful not to let it become a crutch. Don't be so stuck on the list that it supersedes your role in the company. And not everything needs to go on the list, just big things you can't forget. And checklists are good for something you don't do often. My best example I shared was our packing list for Florida each year. As we grow and change the list does too. We edit when necessary so we don't forget for the next time we need to use the checklist.  I can remember the last time I used a master to do list. In 2014, I wrote 10 legal pad pages of all my to do's. I organized them by family member or entity and then prioritized them. I transferred each item to an index card. And I filed them away to deal with on Sunday. It is nice to look at all tasks individually and decide on importance, my time, and my money. I may write down the same task multiple times and that's ok because I got it out of my head and who cares if I wrote it multiple times. I place them in the appropriate slash pock. I take action on the actionable items. Then once I complete the task I get to toss it in the recycling. Lists never go away, with index cards you can complete them and toss them. The Sunday Basket is safe keeping till you can take action.  EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Friday Workbox® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

What if you could simplify financial administration with just a click? Parker Ence, CEO and founder of Jump, joins us to reveal how this AI-powered tool is transforming the lives of wealth managers and financial advisors. Backed by a recent $20 million Series A funding, Jump automates note-taking, compliance, and CRM updates—freeing up advisors to focus on what truly matters: building meaningful client relationships.We explore Jump's journey from early experimentation to securing partnerships with industry giants. With a founding team blending sales, product design, and engineering expertise, Jump delivers solutions that scale from solo advisors to large enterprises, offering seamless setups and tailored integrations.Parker also shares his entrepreneurial insights, drawing inspiration from Elon Musk and reflecting on the role of AI in enhancing—not replacing—human expertise. Whether you're a small team or a large firm, Jump AI is designed to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial technology landscape.Jump's website: https://jumpapp.com/Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerence/https://www.linkedin.com/company/jump-app-ai/

“I'm so tired of chasing followers and likes on social media without actually getting new clients.” Said every frustrated equestrian entrepreneur who wants to grow their horse business yet can't seem to get ahead in the marketing game.If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of posting and emailing that goes nowhere, this episode will give you 3 steps that will help you get a real return from the effort and energy you're putting in to market your horse business.Show Notes (also known as “Where to read a quick summary of what we talked about here and get links I mentioned.”) are over at Stormlily.com/163

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsAre your district improvement plans for mathematics creating real impact, or are you just spinning your wheels without knowing if you're getting closer to your goals?If you're tired of waiting until the end of the year to find out whether your professional development efforts and action plans worked in the area of mathematics, this episode shows you how ongoing monitoring can transform your approach. Discover how to pivot effectively, gather meaningful evidence, and truly align your efforts with measurable outcomes.What you'll learn:Learn the secret to creating focused, high-impact action items that drive meaningful change in your district for mathematics improvement.Discover practical strategies for gathering evidence that supports your math professional development goals throughout the year.Find out how to honour educator and stakeholder voices while building trust and accountability in your math initiatives.Tune in now to learn how to strengthen your district's monitoring processes and ensure every effort leads to measurable success!Show NotesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway! Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Welcome to The K9PT Academy podcast, the only podcast in veterinary rehabilitation that focuses on helping business owners and entrepreneurs build and scale a profitable and successful canine rehabilitation business! One of the things I often hear from canine rehabpreneurs is the challenging on managing our time in an efficient and effective way, especially when we are seeing patients while trying to run a business at the same time. Yes, that is a challenge, and it often gets in the way of us doing the things we need to do to help our business grow because we end up getting so ingrained with the day-to-day of what needs to be done, both with patients but also with administrative tasks. The reality is that our biggest challenge is not the time it takes to complete a certain task, but usually the time it takes for us to get emotionally ready or in the right head space to do so. That is the key concept to understand and the reason why we so often think “I don't have the time”... we do have the time, but we don't have the time to get emotionally ready to do so. No else is blessed with more time, and that is both the beauty and the curse of it… we all have the same amount of time in a day or in a week, but it comes down to how we are optimizing our time based on what we need from ourselves and our business, and that is what we will discuss today. Listen to the full episode as we discuss: Why we cannot manage the time and instead need to shift our focus towards optimizing the time that we have available to us How busy activities are important and need to get done, but do not help drive our business forward What are "high payoff activities" and how we can focus on them to drive business growth and revenue The importance of "high leverage work" and why in the long run is what will help us build a successful canine rehab business Join our Canine Rehabpreneur Community: www.facebook.com/groups/k9rehabpreneur/ Book a strategy call: https://calendly.com/thek9pt/strategy-call Download our fee calculator and training: https://thek9pt.mykajabi.com/Fee-calculator Download our 'marketing done easy' worksheet and training: https://www.k9ptacademy.com/marketing-done-easy ... Thank you so much for listening to this episode and if you found this content valuable here are some additional ways we can help each other: 1) Go to www.k9ptacademy.com for more resources on business ownership, including our free Fee Calculator and Marketing Done Easy worksheet 2) Send us your question or subscribe to our weekly newsletter by emailing us at hello@k9ptacademy.com 3) Share this episode with a colleague who might also find it helpful :-) 4) Leave us a 5-star review so we can expand our reach and help more folks

In this episode of the Dream of Doing podcast, I'm excited to introduce my guest, Liz Hartke, founder of Luminary Leadership Company and a mother of four. Liz has a gift for helping entrepreneurs transition from endless busywork to truly meaningful work. We dive into balancing business with family life, building a supportive team, and aligning our daily actions with our bigger life goals. This episode is all about personal growth, finding that work-life balance, and surrounding ourselves with the right people to reach success and fulfillment. Links From This Episode:    Join the all new Dream It Do It Wellness here! - https://dream-it-do-it-wellness.circle.so/checkout/dream-it-do-it-wellness   Elizabeth Hartke Clarity on Demand worksheet https://luminaryleadershipco.com/clarity Elizabeth Hartke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/?hl=en   Elizabeth Hartke Website https://luminaryleadershipco.com/   Thank you for listening to this episode! Please take a screenshot and share your biggest takeaway on your Instagram stories and tag me @molly.asplin so that I can shout you out! Until next time,    Molly Asplin 

Do you find yourself automatically reaching for the TV remote or opening a bag of chips when faced with uncomfortable feelings or stress (whether due to a major issue like a relationship breakdown or a minor one like a too-long to-do list)? If so, you're not alone - these activities are forms of numbing, and they're extremely common.While numbing may offer some relief in the moment, it comes with consequences. Numbing disconnects you from your body, your Higher Self, and your emotional compass, and can even create distance in your relationships. In this episode of Soul Guide Radio, you'll discover some of the most common (and addictive) numbing activities, why you numb out FAR more than you realize, and what to do instead!Start unlocking your spiritual gifts. Listen now to discover: The 3 biggest ways that numbing hurts you (while you think it's helping you)How to choose high-vibrational habits that truly serve you instead An invitation that will have you choosing to live a high vibe, joyful, and elevated life, instead of numbingTimestamps:00:01  Intro03:08  What is numbing?06:01  Texting & scrolling08:56  Busywork & complaining10:58  Alcohol, junk food & gaming13:32  Gaming15:04  Rejuvenation18:05  Fun20:15  Creativity20:59  Choosing to stop numbing 26:39  Choosing high vibrational activities29:40  Activity examples32:31  Invitation & conclusion Discover how to forge authentic connections with your audience through storytelling! Introducing our five week course, "Storytelling and Soul-Aligned Sales," where I'll guide you through a five-part framework designed to help you shine in your market and attract your dream clients. For a limited time, enroll for just $33! Don't miss out—click here to join!Stay connected: Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook Group Facebook: FOLLOW on Facebook Instagram: FOLLOW on Instagram Ready to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive Consult — We LOVE Listener Reviews, and we read them on the air! Leave a REVIEW here Interested in being a guest? SUBMIT an Application Form

Having a hard time ACTUALLY making time for prospecting? In this episode of The Financial Coaches Podcast, Cody and Maria talk about how sometimes being “busy” can really distract us from doing the work that actually moves our practice forward, and creates growth, which is prospecting.

Hi Friends! Although the podcast is still paused, I'm dropping into the feed this week and next with two very special conversations :) Today is a bonus episode from February for paid subscribers with Todd Sattersten, publisher and owner of Bard Press, and next week features Seth Godin and his new book, This Is Strategy. If you haven't already listened, check out part one here (episode 261) first. Todd is so committed to helping his authors succeed that he only publishes one book each year. Today he's sharing how to investigate and possibly reposition a book when a launch isn't gaining traction, his three-sentence problem statement to attract ideal readers, and why the Table of Contents and first chapter are essential parts of the marketing process.

Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn't really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you're not alone.One study found that 42% of employees spend half of their workday on busywork.Another study by Visier found 43% of employees spend more than 10 hours a week on “productivity theatre” work – essentially, tasks that make them appear to be busy, but which aren't critical to the organization's long term objectives.So what can leaders do to put a stop to busywork and help employees focus on work that really matters?A good place to start is to get clear about what tasks are critical to your ability to achieve your goals today and in the weeks ahead, and which tasks are as useful as watching paint dry.So for this edition of my “Leadership Espresso Shot” podcast series, I share a simple, but powerful strategy that will help you to not only identify and banish busywork, but develop a laser-like focus on those tasks that will drive value creation and growth for the organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do with an extra hour every day? Imagine cutting out tedious, repetitive tasks without sacrificing any of your productivity. In this encore episode, we’re sharing five incredibly simple automations that will help you reclaim precious time and streamline your daily routine. These aren’t complicated systems or expensive tools—just straightforward methods anyone can […]

Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks that seem important but don't actually move the needle? In this special bonus episode of It's About Time, we dive into the power of saying NO to busy work. Discover five practical tips to help you cut through the clutter, protect your time, and focus on what truly matters. From setting clear priorities to mastering the art of boundary-setting, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to reclaim your day and boost your productivity. Say goodbye to busy work, and hello to meaningful progress!

Welcome back, CEOs! Many of us have fallen into the trap of believing that we have to push ourselves to work more hours in order to achieve our goals. However, if we examine how we use our time, we might discover that a lot of the tasks we think are important are actually not the best use of our skills, or worse, they're not even contributing much to our business. I'll share my own experiences with learning to judge which tasks were worth my time and dedicating time blocks to top-priority work. Listen in and explore practical steps to identify, eliminate, automate, and delegate those time-consuming tasks so that you can focus on strategic activities that truly matter. **** Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review.  Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses. Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group. Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at donna@ceoamplify.ca. I would love to hear from you.

Have you ever spent hours checking off tasks from your to-do list, only to look back and wonder if any of it really mattered? Maybe you were organizing your email inbox or rearranging your schedule for the third time this week, but at the end of the day, you're left feeling drained and unfulfilled. Like you were working all day… but you didn't really accomplish anything. Sound familiar? You might be caught up in busy work - work that feels productive, but isn't really.Tune in to learn why our brains love busy work, how to spot that you're caught up in it, and how to say NO to busy work and protect your time for what really matters.  

834: Kirsten Simmons on Streamlining Farmers' Busy WorkShe is all about helping farmers in the back office.In This Podcast: We follow the journey of Kirsten Simmons. After experiencing farm failures, she co-founded Good Agriculture in 2022, a company that manages administrative tasks and provides financial, marketing, and grant-writing support for farmers. Kirstin shares how the company has grown, helped farmers become more profitable, and developed manual and automated tools to support farm operations. Good Agriculture aims to streamline back-office tasks, enabling farmers to focus on farming, with services tailored to small and large farms..Our Guest: Kirsten began growing mixed vegetables in 2016 in Atlanta, and currently focuses her growing efforts on Yupik strawberries.In 2022, she co founded Good Agriculture, where she and her team create products that manage the back offices for farmers..Book - First Generation Farming by Chris Newman - Available Digitally OnlyVisit UrbanFarm.org/GoodAgriculture for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

In this episode of The Social Dentist, Dr. Desiree Yazdan is looking at the ways we work, specifically busy work vs. results-driven work. Dr. Yazdan helps dentists and healthcare professionals reach their career goals and expand their businesses with her proven techniques. In her experience coaching other doctors and business owners, this is one of the big differences between businesses that stay stagnant and businesses that see growth. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to distinguish between the two and know how to stay results-driven. Dr. Yazdan's mission is to help doctors make more money and work less, and she wants to help you too. When you're feeling like you're stagnant or you've plateaued and aren't seeing the results you want in your business, listen to this episode. Dr. Yazdan has effective strategies to help you determine the direction you need to go, and how to get there. It's not too late to sign up for Million Dollar Mentorship with Dr. Yazdan. The link to sign up is below. JOIN DR. YAZDAN ON A CONSULT FOR MDM - http://dryazdancoaching.com/consult Watch Dr. Yazdan's Make More Money Video - www.dryazdancoaching.com/mdm Join Dr. Yazdan's Coaching Waitlist - www.dryazdancoaching.com/waitlist Sign up for Dr. Yazdan's Free Masterclass, How To Get Patients From IG into Your Practice - www.dryazdan.com/newpatients Sign up for Dr. Yazdan's Newsletter - https://dryazdan.com/email Follow Dr. Yazdan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dryazdan/

In this episode of The Wealthy Consultant Podcast, host Mike Walker interviews guest Jennifer Bleam, a VIP member of the Wealth Consultants. Jennifer shares her journey and insights from over several decades in sales and marketing, highlighting her evolution as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of lessons over losses, deep work over busyness, and the power of the right environment and mindset. Jennifer recounts how her recent focus on internal growth has led to significant changes in how she views success and productivity. The discussion covers the value of focused, impactful tasks, avoiding hustle culture, and the profound impact of supportive, driven communities like the Wealth Consultant Chamber.Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & ResourcesGet an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/Learn More about Jennifer here:Amazon link – https://amzn.to/3HAVAbJ “Simplified Cybersecurity Sales For MSPs”Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.g.bleamCome experience what it's like to be around other high caliber entrepreneurs and leaders!https://wealthyconsultant.com/eventsOVERVIEW: (00:00) Introduction(00:52) Meet Jennifer Bleam: Marketing and Sales Expert(02:20) The Power of Knowledge and Application(05:36) Deep Work vs. Busy Work(10:31) Lessons Over Losses: A Mindset Shift(14:59) The Importance of Environment and Community(17:32) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Welcome to Loan Officer Leadership, your #1 podcast for Loan Officers who are looking for structure and success. In this episode, your hosts, Steve Kyles and Frank Garay dive into the crucial topic of team structure and effective delegation. They discuss how to step away from the tedious tasks of managing files and focus more on high-impact activities. They also explore the importance of hiring the right people, implementing efficient processes, and fostering a culture that supports both sales and operations. Discover actionable strategies to streamline your workload and empower your team to handle the busy work, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business. I'll show you how we structure our team and processes to help you get out of the busy work. Book a time with me at www.meetupwithsteve.com to learn more and start optimizing your workflow today! Don't forget to subscribe to the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast so you'll never miss an episode!

Welcome to Loan Officer Leadership, your #1 podcast for Loan Officers who are looking for structure and success. In this episode, your hosts, Steve Kyles and Frank Garay dive into the crucial topic of team structure and effective delegation. They discuss how to step away from the tedious tasks of managing files and focus more on high-impact activities. They also explore the importance of hiring the right people, implementing efficient processes, and fostering a culture that supports both sales and operations. Discover actionable strategies to streamline your workload and empower your team to handle the busy work, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business. I'll show you how we structure our team and processes to help you get out of the busy work. Book a time with me at www.meetupwithsteve.com to learn more and start optimizing your workflow today! Don't forget to subscribe to the Loan Officer Leadership Podcast so you'll never miss an episode!

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Lindsay Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Super, discusses the challenges property managers face with busy work and inefficient communication. Property managers spend a significant amount of time on tasks like email and phone calls, which can be automated and streamlined. Super aims to centralize communications and automate tasks for property managers, allowing them to focus on more important work. The use of AI in property management can boost productivity and provide scalable assistance to property managers. However, it's important for companies to prioritize data security and privacy and be aware of potential biases in AI algorithms. Embracing technology and change will be crucial for property management companies to succeed in the future.More about Lindsay and SuperProperty managers are inundated with more and more text messages, emails, calls, and work orders. With Super, they get an AI assistant that centralizes all of these communications into one hub that then automates triage and tracking, saving 6+ hours of weekly manual and repetitive work.Lindsay Liu has turned a passion for real estate from a side hustle into an industry she seeks to transform. For over a decade while working in tech, she managed multifamily rentals, vacation rentals, and flips—including three stints on HOA boards. Now, she's one of the founders and CEO of Super, a company transforming the industry through AI-powered tools for property managers.Connect with Lindsay on LinkedInFollow Lindsay on TwitterFollow Super on TwitterCheck out Super

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"The success strategies for individuals and companies are remarkably similar," Reid Hoffman. You can apply product innovation and start-up principles to your own career.  This will help you assess where you are, and make a plan for what to do and what to learn next. If you want 2024 to be your best year yet professionally, listen to this episode. Timestamps: 00:01:20 - The Paths to Wealth for Employees and Entrepreneurs: Steve Balmer just surpassed Bill Gates in wealth. 00:03:28 - Applying Startup Lessons to Your Career 00:04:20 - Actions for Career Transitioning 00:05:10 - Real Action vs. Busy Work 00:06:00 - Prototyping and Market Testing  00:07:43 - Avoiding Analysis Paralysis 00:08:41 - Planning for the Next Six Months 00:09:31 - Analysing Personal Skill Sets 00:11:15 - Improving Market Position and Visibility   For more career & tech lessons, subscribe to Tech for Non-Techies on: Apple Spotify YouTube Amazon Podcasts Stitcher Pandora   Do you want to succeed in the Digital Age? Check out the Digital Leadership Coaching Program   Say hi to Sophia on Twitter and follow her on LinkedIn. Following us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will make you smarter For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/how-to-do-your-mid-year-review

Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada! Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments. And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/ Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:22 Japan Trip Highlights 01:11 Jet Lag Struggles 02:39 Back to Work 03:21 Summer Slowdown 05:48 Book Review: Never Split the Difference 07:53 Conclusion and Future Plans Catching Up: My Japan Trip, Jet Lag Struggles and Busy Work Week | Weekly Business Vlog #27 #businessblog  #businessvlog  #cofounder  #lawyer

In this episode, we explore John Wooden's timeless advice: "Never mistake activity for achievement." Discover how to focus on meaningful outcomes over mere busyness in various aspects of life—whether in work, relationships, fitness, or finances. Join us as we discuss practical strategies to ensure your efforts lead to real progress and fulfillment in pursuit of your goals. You Got This,  Ryan 

This is part two of Ryan's conversation with Aytekin Tank, the founder and CEO of Jotform, a form building platform created from his desire to help automate the communication between people. Author of Automate Your Busy Work, Aytekin shares his framework for cutting time spent on menial tasks by 70% and reveals how AI is transforming Jotform's products. From the importance of prioritization to embracing system thinking, this episode shares actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses efficiently in the age of AI. Join 2,500+ readers getting weekly practical guidance to scale themselves and their companies using Artificial Intelligence and Revenue Cheat Codes.   Explore becoming Superhuman here: https://superhumanrevenue.beehiiv.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Clarify priorities through time audits to understand how you spend your time and identify tasks to automate or delegate. Embrace "laziness" and impatience as drivers for finding efficient solutions and automating repetitive tasks. Make time to save time by researching automation tools and learning new technologies like AI and prompt engineering. Adopt a system thinking approach, transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager of automations and AI. Use tools like Dead Man's Snitch to monitor and maintain your automated systems, ensuring they continue to function properly. Focus on important tasks that are often not urgent, following Eisenhower's wisdom on prioritization. Leverage AI for code reviews and fraud detection to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in tech development. Explore AI integration in products through copilots and agents to reduce learning curves and enhance user experience. BEST MOMENTS "Bill Gates said, 'I would always hire a lazy person to do a hard job. Because he will find an easy way to do it.'” "Eisenhower says that he had two kinds of problems, the urgent and the important. The important are never urgent and the urgent are seldom important." "With copilots, you can actually give people an option... They don't have to learn it anymore, they can just tell us what they need." "It's about figuring out your priorities. For example, for me, in the morning, that's my best time." "We use AI for code reviews... It becomes easier because it's going to catch many types of code problems." Ryan Staley Founder and CEO Whale Boss ryan@whalesellingsystem.com www.ryanstaley.io Saas, Saas growth, Scale, Business Growth, B2b Saas, Saas Sales, Enterprise Saas, Business growth strategy, founder, ceo: https://www.whalesellingsystem.com/closingsecrets

In this episode of "Profits with Pajak," John Pajak discusses the pitfalls of focusing too much on maximizing close rates when your schedule is already booked out for more than a month. Drawing from personal experiences, he highlights how busy work can stealthily drain profitability from your business. John offers strategies for prioritizing profitable work and adopting a supply and demand mindset to ensure sustainable financial health. Listeners will learn the importance of raising prices and focusing on high-value jobs to enhance their bottom line. Comments and Questions are welcome.  Send to ProfitswithPajak@gmail.com Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: October 14-15, 2024, Louisville, Kentucky LCR SUMMIT- Business Transformation in 2 days!    https://www.lcrsummit.com   October 15-18, 2024, Louisville, Kentucky Equip Expo Get discounted tickets using promo code PAJAK  https://www.equipexposition.com/   Training and Courses   Budgets, Breakevens, and Bottom Lines™ Workshop The System designed to help you avoid common failures and achieve your business' financial goals. https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/qvgvV8m3/checkout   Yardbook Training Workshops Learn to use Yardbook like a pro to streamline your business and make more money! https://www.johnpajak.com/offers/aJ9YX7aB/checkout   Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable.  Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer- click the link to connect with the best podcast producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/   Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK , and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it's FREE for a year. https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/johnpajak   My Service Area – “Qualify Leads Based on Your Profitable Service Area.” Click on this link for an exclusive offer for being a “Profits with Pajak” listener. https://myservicearea.com/pajak

Newer entrepreneurs work just as hard as the more experienced entrepreneurs, but their results are not the same. Why? Tune in this week to learn about the difference between busy work and result work and how you can start creating new results in your life. I encourage you to try new things, see what works and doesn't work, and change directions if necessary. Remember, if you're not winning, you're learning!

Newer entrepreneurs work just as hard as the more experienced entrepreneurs, but their results are not the same.   Why?   Tune in this week to learn about the difference between busy work and result work and how you can start creating new results in your life. I encourage you to try new things, see what works and doesn't work, and change directions if necessary. Remember, if you're not winning, you're learning!   Get full transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/523   If you are ready to create a life that is unrecognizable by the end of 2024, you have to join me for the last best year in Get Coached: http://thelifecoachschool.com/join

What is Panic Mode Paralegal? It's that state you're in when you're new to your career, you haven't had any kind of structured on-the-job training, the attorney brings you another last-minute piecemeal project that needs to be done, and you panic, wondering and guessing if you're doing it the right way or not. It doesn't have to be that way! In this episode, Ann discusses the Litigation Paralegal Career Accelerator method that helps new litigation paralegals move from Panic Mode Paralegal to Confident Case Strategist. Join Ann inside the Litigation Paralegal Boot Camp if you want to accelerate your paralegal career. She holds monthly live group coaching calls with you for one year to support you as you work through the course video lessons.  Enrollment closes on May 2, 2024.  Learn More Here.

Do you know which activity is sabotaging your company's potential? All of them. Busywork across every department––from order processing to inventory management––is a real drag on employee morale, customer relationships, and the bottom line. Conventional software won't save you, but AI could. In this episode of Distribution Talk, Jason chats with Michael Delgado, founder of Canals AI, about bringing the power of AI to small and medium-sized wholesale distributors. They also discuss the investigative process that led to Canals AI's distributions-focused design, use cases, and the one significant difference between your current software package and artificial intelligence.  CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH MICHAEL LinkedIn *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth, and achieve personal goals.    This episode was edited by The Creative Impostor Studios.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode: INxSQL Distribution Software, an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry.

Welcome to the Sunday live stream with RD! Today, we'll be chatting about March Madness, Busy Weekends and more while sipping on a cold craft beer from Flix Brewhouse; Nebulas, a New Zealand style hazy IPA. Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Ever feel like your own worst enemy in the battle for focus? Join the club! Today, I'm going to talk about the sneakiest opponent you'll face: the biological you. Yep, the version of you that's hardwired for survival, not success. I recently had a showdown with my biological self, and let me tell you, it doesn't always end in victory. So if you've ever found yourself watering fake plants instead of tackling your to-do list, you're not alone.Every day is a battlefield, and we're all in it together. LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Let's Connect On Social Media! youtube.com/anthonyvicino twitter.com/anthonyvicino instagram.com/theanthonyvicino https://anthonyvicino.com Join an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus. www.beyondtheapex.com Learn More About Investing With Anthony Invictus Capital: www.invictusmultifamily.com Multifamily Investing Made Simple Podcast Passive Investing Made Simple Book: www.thepassiveinvestingbook.com

Aytekin Tank, the Founder and CEO of Jotform and Bestselling Author of Automate Your Busywork, joins the show to share his journey from using the school computer on weekends to creating online forms for 20 million users. Hear his Rules on Hiring, Gross Margin, and Productivity, how to scale your business to millions of users, open more offices, and focus on the important work, plus lessons on motivation from Michael Jordan. Connect with Aytekin at Jotform.com, AytekinTank.com, and check out his book

Aytekin Tank, Founder and CEO of Jotform, explores automation and martech tools. By automating routine tasks, marketers can allocate more of their time and cognitive resources to the most important things. However, marketers must first determine which tasks they should be spending time on vs. the tasks they shouldn't. Today, Aytekin discusses the process of automating your busy work. Show NotesConnect With: Aytekin Tank: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I'm announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows' growth, and mix of additional business factors that make this an important moment to pause and regroup. You might also appreciate the even deeper dive with my longtime friend (and first coach) Adrian Klaphaak in Pivot episode 360:

As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I'm announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows' growth, and mix of additional business factors that make this an important moment to pause and regroup. You might also appreciate the even deeper dive with my longtime friend (and first coach) Adrian Klaphaak in Pivot episode 360:

“I don't get on the airplane—and definitely not the stage—unless all invoices are paid in full.” When my friend and fellow keynote speaker Joey Coleman said this to me over coffee, I started drilling him for details: Really?! How do you have the nerve to say that to a speaking client?! How do you avoid caving in to make sure their event doesn't fall apart if they haven't paid in time? What about clients who work for highly bureaucratic companies that insist on their “standard” net-120 terms? In this illuminating conversation, Joey shares his best practices for getting paid on time—every time by setting, stating, and upholding better boundaries (and contracts) with clients. More About Joey: As an award-winning speaker for over twenty years, Joey Coleman works with organizations around the world ranging from small startups to major brands such as Volkswagen Australia, Zappos, and Whirlpool. His First 100 Days® methodology fuels the remarkable experiences his clients deliver and dramatically improves their profits.

“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I'm speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of

What mysterious ingredients make a book launch successful? What number of first-week and first-year sales truly make a difference to a book's longevity? What can you do to turn lagging numbers around? In a flagship illuminating post for the industry, Todd Sattersten, publisher and owner of Bard Press, shared his findings in The Magic Number. In this behind-the-business conversation from October 2023, you'll hear him generously talk me through how I could help Free Time get there—with a much-needed morale boost at the end. More About Todd: Todd Sattersten is the publisher and owner of Bard Press, a book publisher that works with authors to create best-selling books in business, personal development and technology. Before Bard Press, Todd served as general manager of IT Revolution and president of business book retailer 800-CEO-READ. He is the author of Every Book Is a Startup and the co-author of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time (Portfolio, 2009). Todd lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Amy and their three awesome kids.

Hey, Mama! Knowing what to focus on in your business can be overwhelming at times. With so much on your plate as a mompreneur, you may not know what tasks should take top priority. In today's episode, I discuss what it looks like to prioritize busy work over strategies for business growth. I also share the three tasks you should prioritize regularly in order to hit your business goals. In this episode, you will learn:Busy work vs. strategies for business growthWhy you should prioritize strategies for business growth over busy workThe three tasks you should be doing regularly to grow your businessResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Life in Seasons CoachingRecommended Podcast + Business Tools:Podcast Hosting: Captivate (7-Day Free Trial) Simplify your marketing through podcasting: Make Money Podcasting Audio CourseCreate podcast content that nurtures and converts your podcast listeners into your paid programs and offers: The Lead Generation Playbook Private PodcastEmail Marketing: Convertkit (14-Day Free Trial)CRM: Dubsado (Save 20% on your first month or year)Website Builder: Showit (30-Day Free Trial)Host your community and sell your digital products: PodiaSome of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/episode138I want to hear from you! Have a question or an episode idea? Leave me a message and have your message played on the podcast! Leave a message here.Connect with Andria:Instagram: @mamaturnedmompreneurEmail: hello@mamaturnedmompreneur.comWebsite: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Laura Mae Martin has a fascinating role as the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google in the Office of the CEO—one that she helped create six years ago (with big thanks to Jenny Wood for introducing us!). ****She coaches Google's top executives on the best ways to manage their time and energy and sends out a weekly productivity newsletter that reaches over fifty thousand employees. Today we're talking about her forthcoming book, Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. We discuss what the most senior-level executives do differently when it comes to time management (and what they still struggle with), five strategies for saying no, taming inbox stress with The Laundry Method, cozy corners, pairing activities with certain locations (hot spots and not spots), and what differentiates truly excellent executive assistants. More About Laura: During her nearly fourteen-year tenure at Google, Laura Mae Martin has worked in sales, product operations, event planning, and now executive coaching. She holds a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and three children under five.

Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today's guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just know' how to decide.” More About Michelle: Michelle Florendo is a decision engineer and executive coach who is passionate about teaching people how to make decisions with less stress and more clarity, from the small, consistent microdecisions over time that governs how you show up as a leader to the big macrodecisions you make about what direction to take next in business or life. Over the past decade, she has shown hundreds of driven professionals how to use the principles of decision science to grow their impact and fulfillment. She served on the inaugural coaching team for Seth Godin's altMBA, was a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and helps train new coaches as a Faculty Coach at Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Michelle helped redesign the decision-making module in Stanford's famous Designing Your Life course and has taught courses on decision making for Stanford Continuing Studies, and hosts the podcast Ask a Decision Engineer.

What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you know when a “download” from the universe is worth following, and what does test-driving a decision look like? What happens on the other side or when a pivot is taking far longer than planned? We're unpacking all these topics in today's twelfth and final (for now) conversation for the Pivot x Career Pathfinder series with Adrian Klaphaak. More About Adrian: Adrian Klaphaak is a coach, purpose guide, entrepreneur, and founder of A Path That Fits Career and Life Coaching. His coaching approach is holistic—a constant balance between getting results and a quest for meaning and fulfillment. He describes himself as “a deep seeker with a constant itch to make things happen.” ✅ Try This Next Examine your own relationship to rest and taking extended breaks. Ask yourself: What do I really need? How am I really doing? Where am I in the cycle of death, birth, creation, and rest?

“You can't give what you don't have.” That's just one of the powerful lessons that Nataly Kogan learned the hard way seven years ago, after suffering a debilitating phase of burnout. As a former refugee from the former Soviet Union, she began her American journey in the projects and on welfare, then going on to build an impressive career as a finance and tech executive and serial entrepreneur over the next 25 years. Until she crashed at thirty-eight years old and needed to find a new way of moving forward. Today we're talking about how she got through that tough burnout period, the ways she practices putting her full self into the world, why it's never too late to start something new, and how to drop the self-care guilt when filling your own energy reserves. More About Nataly: Nataly Kogan, a leading expert on emotional fitness and leadership, is a dynamic entrepreneur, best-selling author, and sought-after international keynote speaker. Despite starting from challenging circumstances, Nataly achieved remarkable success in her career, reaching top positions at McKinsey, Microsoft, a venture capital fund, and founding/executing five startups and tech companies. Her influential books, including HAPPIER NOW, GRATITUDE DAILY, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT, THE AWESOME HUMAN JOURNAL, reflect her mission to help others thrive. Nataly hosts The Awesome Human Podcast, recognized as a transformative "best-self hour."

Bravery requires being off balance. You will only find the courage to “cross the cringe chasm” by remembering that the risk of losing your identity is greater than the risk of losing approval. As today's guest Henna Pryor writes in her wonderful debut book, Good Awkward: “The idea of releasing this book into the world without knowing how you'll receive it makes me cringe. But it makes me cringe even more to imagine walking through life as a person who doesn't write and release the book that matters so much to her because she's worried how it will land. Either one is a risk.” The Approval Paradox that we all confront is that we are social, communal creatures; for most of us, what other people think of us does matter. And yet, we can't allow others' approval to outweigh whether we personally improve. Cheers to the real reel, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Awkward bits and all :) More About Henna: Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She's known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one. Today we're talking about her bestselling book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You, which received the rare Kirkus Star for excellence in writing.

Holding space for thousands of others, primarily those who have experienced unspeakable trauma, is not for the faint of heart, nor should it be swept under the rug as simply par for the course of doing social work. Today's guest, Dimple Dhabalia has written a forthcoming book that's part memoir, part manifesto—Tell Me My Story—Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self—a must-read for humanitarian professionals. While working in the field in Zambia interviewing asylum-seekers from the Rwandan Genocide, she experienced autoimmune disease and recurring nightmares that she spent the last decade figuring out how to heal and solve for fellow service-oriented professionals. In this conversation, Dimple shines an important light on what it's really like to serve in this capacity, and how to do it sustainably. Only by addressing the debilitating side effects of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, can humanitarian workers heal themselves while so generously serving others. More About Dimple: Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds, a boutique consulting firm specializing in using the power of story to heal individual and organizational trauma and moral injury. She is also a writer, podcaster, coach, and facilitator who brings over twenty years of public service experience working at the intersection of leadership, mindful awareness, and storytelling. Her first book, Tell Me My Story—Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self launches in February 2024, and you can find her podcasts Service Without Sacrifice and What Would Ted Lasso Do? wherever you listen.

Happy Thanksgiving Podcast Family! Join us this week as we talk about everything Thanksgiving, the Franny & The Fox Boutique, laughs about babysitting, old memories, & more! We also will be putting out a new episode next week & will update on the holiday schedule.Coco Caliente IG: https://www.instagram.com/cococalientepodcastIf you want to try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, take advantage of their biggest sale of the year and get up to 50% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/cocoMore podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aytekin Tank is a founder, productivity expert, automation enthusiast, and the author of Automate Your Busywork. His entrepreneurial passion and firm belief in creating tools to make organizations more productive led him to build Jotform, a bootstrapped global SaaS company that provides powerful online forms to tens of millions of users. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There are two kinds of problems, the urgent and important. The urgent are never important and important are never urgent. 2. It's important to spend your time on the important things and it's important to take the time to know what you should and shouldn't spend your time on. 3. Software is eating the world. Everything is becoming software because software is flexible, cheaper. It allows us to do more things. Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff. Get Aytekin's book! - Automate Your Busywork Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales NetSuite The number 1 cloud financial system helping businesses streamline accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more for 25 years! Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist absolutely free at NetSuite.com/fire Millionaire University Podcast Teaching you how to run a successful business and graduate rich, not broke Find Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts