Podcasts about mindnode

Get your productivity game on point! Scott and Wes serve up the best tools for web developers, covering everything from password managers and to-do apps to mind-mapping tools and little scripts that make life easier. Plus, find out what snippet managers they swear by and how they keep their email under control. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:44 Syntax meetup San Francisco. 04:26 Breakdancing update. Kid Cruz Instagram. 05:18 Password management. 1Password. 08:30 Apple stomping on apps. 09:50 To-do applications. Things. Getting Things Done. Tweek. 18:18 To-do in code. Todo Tree. Better Comments. 20:21 Snippets. 25:55 Mind-mapping. MindNode. FigJam. 29:01 Note-taking. Obsidian. Stashpad. ObservableHQ. Jupyter. 36:34 Little scripts. Script Kit. 39:50 Email. Superhuman. 48:11 Some honorable mentions. Habitpath.io. Focus. 52:10 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: The Legend of SwordQuest. Wes: The Economics of Everyday Things. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Eric Bowers is a Mortgage Lender and is also writing a novel in his spare time. In this episode we dive into how he uses the iPad Air 5th generation as his computer to manage his work. Some of the apps discussed include: iA Writer, Tot, Amazon Workspace, Shortcuts, Cardhop, Fantastical, OmniFocus 4, Focus, Linea, OmniOutliner, MindNode, Pcalc, Day One, Triode, OmniPlan, OmniGraffle, Ivory, and Mercury Weather. This episode is sponsored by Glisten. Glisten is the "Good Listen" podcast app for Language Learners. It's all you need to immerse yourself in a language, on the path to becoming fluent. Learn more at www.glisten.ist. Download Glisten now for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro. Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:https://www.bowersvoice.comhttps://techhub.social/@eabowersChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:01:03: Support the Podcast00:01:51: Eric Bowers00:05:28: Current iPad Setup00:07:25: Mortgage Lending00:09:39: Air vs 11" Pro00:13:02: Apple Pencil00:14:57: How do you use the Mac?00:16:20: iA Writer00:16:58: Tot00:19:37: Amazon Workspace00:22:32: Shortcuts00:27:04: Cardhop00:29:29: Changing task managers?00:34:40: Contexts00:36:07: OmniFocus 400:37:39: Sponsor: Glisten00:39:34: Fantastical00:44:30: Focus app00:47:11: Time tracking00:47:53: Linea00:50:10: OmniOutliner and MindNode00:52:19: Cellular Data00:53:17: Mail app00:55:31: Pcalc00:56:07: Day One00:57:19: Triode00:58:28: Writing the book01:00:39: Final output on iPad?01:02:03: Book Cover Art01:02:58: Audio recordings01:04:34: Print01:06:59: Synopsis01:07:33: BowersVoice.com01:07:52: OmniPlan and OmniGraffle01:10:46: Ivory01:11:19: Mercury Weather01:12:12: Mastodon01:13:10: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The back-to-school season is upon us and Apple's App Store is chock-full of apps to help you make the most of your school year. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for your return to school. Notability GoodNotes 5 Freeform Quizlet: Learn with Flashcards My Study Life - School Planner Schooly | School Planner Microsoft Math Solver Photomath WolframAlpha iThoughts2go - Mind Map MindNode - Mind Map & Outline Flora - Green Focus Forest: Focus for Productivity News Our pick of the best iOS 17 features that students can use so far Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple Music Gains New Algorithmic 'Discovery Station' Shortcuts Corner Vince wants to create a Shortcut that inserts text into a Calendar depending on whether they're arriving or leaving a location. Michael wants to change their Apple Watch's face automatically based on a Focus Mode. Feedback & Questions Mark follows up, asking for help with a means of switching audio output to AirPods. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Tetris Mikah's App Cap: Keyword Search Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

The back-to-school season is upon us and Apple's App Store is chock-full of apps to help you make the most of your school year. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for your return to school. Notability GoodNotes 5 Freeform Quizlet: Learn with Flashcards My Study Life - School Planner Schooly | School Planner Microsoft Math Solver Photomath WolframAlpha iThoughts2go - Mind Map MindNode - Mind Map & Outline Flora - Green Focus Forest: Focus for Productivity News Our pick of the best iOS 17 features that students can use so far Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple Music Gains New Algorithmic 'Discovery Station' Shortcuts Corner Vince wants to create a Shortcut that inserts text into a Calendar depending on whether they're arriving or leaving a location. Michael wants to change their Apple Watch's face automatically based on a Focus Mode. Feedback & Questions Mark follows up, asking for help with a means of switching audio output to AirPods. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Tetris Mikah's App Cap: Keyword Search Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

The back-to-school season is upon us and Apple's App Store is chock-full of apps to help you make the most of your school year. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for your return to school. Notability GoodNotes 5 Freeform Quizlet: Learn with Flashcards My Study Life - School Planner Schooly | School Planner Microsoft Math Solver Photomath WolframAlpha iThoughts2go - Mind Map MindNode - Mind Map & Outline Flora - Green Focus Forest: Focus for Productivity News Our pick of the best iOS 17 features that students can use so far Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple Music Gains New Algorithmic 'Discovery Station' Shortcuts Corner Vince wants to create a Shortcut that inserts text into a Calendar depending on whether they're arriving or leaving a location. Michael wants to change their Apple Watch's face automatically based on a Focus Mode. Feedback & Questions Mark follows up, asking for help with a means of switching audio output to AirPods. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Tetris Mikah's App Cap: Keyword Search Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

The back-to-school season is upon us and Apple's App Store is chock-full of apps to help you make the most of your school year. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for your return to school. Notability GoodNotes 5 Freeform Quizlet: Learn with Flashcards My Study Life - School Planner Schooly | School Planner Microsoft Math Solver Photomath WolframAlpha iThoughts2go - Mind Map MindNode - Mind Map & Outline Flora - Green Focus Forest: Focus for Productivity News Our pick of the best iOS 17 features that students can use so far Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple Music Gains New Algorithmic 'Discovery Station' Shortcuts Corner Vince wants to create a Shortcut that inserts text into a Calendar depending on whether they're arriving or leaving a location. Michael wants to change their Apple Watch's face automatically based on a Focus Mode. Feedback & Questions Mark follows up, asking for help with a means of switching audio output to AirPods. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Tetris Mikah's App Cap: Keyword Search Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

The back-to-school season is upon us and Apple's App Store is chock-full of apps to help you make the most of your school year. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of the best apps for your return to school. Notability GoodNotes 5 Freeform Quizlet: Learn with Flashcards My Study Life - School Planner Schooly | School Planner Microsoft Math Solver Photomath WolframAlpha iThoughts2go - Mind Map MindNode - Mind Map & Outline Flora - Green Focus Forest: Focus for Productivity News Our pick of the best iOS 17 features that students can use so far Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple Music Gains New Algorithmic 'Discovery Station' Shortcuts Corner Vince wants to create a Shortcut that inserts text into a Calendar depending on whether they're arriving or leaving a location. Michael wants to change their Apple Watch's face automatically based on a Focus Mode. Feedback & Questions Mark follows up, asking for help with a means of switching audio output to AirPods. App Caps Rosemary's App Cap: Tetris Mikah's App Cap: Keyword Search Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit You can contribute to iOS Today by leaving us a voicemail at 757-504-iPad (757-504-4723) or sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Selling software via the App Store has unique benefits and challenges compared to selling on the web. Markus joins Mark and Adam to talk through the 13-year history of MindNode on Mac, phone, and iPad sold via freemium, paid upgrades, and finally subscriptions. They discuss early inspiring Mac apps like NetNewsWire; the distribution benefits of the App Store; and the emotional journey of transitioning from indie hacker to team leader. Plus: the surprising connection between comic books, infinite canvases, and mind mapping. @MuseAppHQ hello@museapp.com Show notes Markus Müller-Simhofer Mindnode infinitecanvas.tools by Arun Venkatesan Metamuse episode on infinite canvases Reinventing Comics InfiniteCanvas, an online comic experiment NeXTSTEP iMac G2 Delicious Library 3,, NetNewsWire The Road to MindNode 1.0 “640K ought to be enough for anybody.” AttributedString Vapor framework Rands in Repose on “should engineering managers code?” Apple's Mac App Store Opens for Business Mindnode and Stage Manager Metamuse episode on brands StoreKit business models in the App Store Things 3

iPad Workers Podcast第59回は「原稿執筆に使用したアプリやツール」についてのお話です。

Benjamin and Zac catch up on Apple's quarterly earnings results from last week, and bemoan the ongoing expansion of Apple's ad business. iPadOS 16 will also reportedly be delayed until October for the first time. There are also iOS 16 always-on display leaks and Apple Studio Display woes to discuss. Sponsored by Kolide: Is your Service Desk struggling with remote work and a mix of Mac, Windows, and Linux devices? Kolide can help. Learn more here. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you're instantly approved. Sponsored by MindNode: MindNode is the most delightful mind mapping and outlining app for your Mac, iPad, iPhone & Apple Watch.  Featured as Apple's "Editor's Choice" & "App of the Day", MindNode is a free download on the App Store & Mac App Store. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night's sleep. Download it from the App Store today. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple Studio Display firmware 15.5 drops amid speaker problem complaints Rumored 10th-generation iPad schematics show new rear camera module design, flat edge chassis, no headphone jack? Apple delaying iPadOS 16 release to October; iOS 16 still expected in September Hiring trends indicate Apple plans to significantly expand its ads business AAPL investors need to see inside the company's “$70 billion black box,” say analysts Apple preps Android switchers for iPhone 14 with new explainer video $50 gift card with Apple TV purchase promotion available again at the US Apple Store, also launches in other countries Apple overhauls iPhone checkout experience with larger images, focus on trade-ins, more Apple expanding App Store ads from search to ‘Today' tab and more Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Apple @ Work Alphabet Scoop Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Buyers of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro have discovered that the base model's SSD speeds are slower than the M1 counterpart. Benjamin and Zac weigh in on whether this is a big deal or not. Plus, the story around iPadOS 16 and home hubs gets even more complicated. There are also juicy new rumors surrounding the upcoming HomePod and Apple TV updates, Apple has apparently delayed plans to introduce its own in-house modems in the iPhone, and more.  Sponsored by MindeNode: MindNode is the most delightful mind mapping and outlining app for your Mac, iPad, iPhone & Apple Watch.  Featured as Apple's "Editor's Choice" & "App of the Day", MindNode is a free download on the App Store & Mac App Store. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Kolide: Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple increases iPhone 13 prices in Japan ahead of iPhone 14 launch this fall Should anyone actually buy the new M2 MacBook Pro? iFixit teardown shows M2 MacBook Pro is just a recycled laptop with a new chip inside Apple 5G chip problem in iPhone 15 is likely legal, not technical iOS 16 Home app: Hands-on with the overhauled HomeKit experience [Video] Apple says iPad can still be a home hub in iOS 16, as long as the new HomeKit features don't Matter to you Kuo: Apple in-house 5G modem faces development woes, will use Qualcomm chips for iPhone 15 Apple TV 4K (2022): Rumors, release date, features, Siri Remote, more Apple Watch Series 8 rumored to feature new Low Power Mode A new full-size HomePod could be a hit, as long as Apple doesn't overthink it US Supreme Court puts Apple vs Qualcomm battle to rest (for now) Entry-level M2 MacBook Pro has a slower SSD than M1 model AirPods Pro 2: Design, features, release date, price, more Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Apple @ Work Alphabet Scoop Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

iPad Workers Podcast第54回は「iPadで手書きメモをカード化してつなぐアプリMarginNote 3」についてのお話です。

Un repaso a todas las aplicaciones que uso de forma cotidiana en el Mac: Ulysses, Safari, Things, TweetDeck, Hindenburg, Mail, Notas, Calendario, Pixelmator, Firefox, Chrome, MonitorControl, Paste, MindNode, GoodLinks, Apple Music, Reeder, aText, Pages, Keynote, Numbers. *** Loop Infinito es un podcast de Applesfera, presentado por Javier Lacort y editado por Santi Araújo. Contacta con el autor en Twitter (@jlacort) o por correo (lacort@xataka.com). Gracias por escuchar este podcast.

Episodio 182: Hoy voy a hablaros de unas de mis Apps favoritas llamada Mindnode que nos permite hacer esquemas de todo tipo y personalizarlos para imprimir, exportar a PDF o simplemente visualizar desde cualquiera de nuestros dispositivos Apple, hasta es posible en el Apple Watch ¡No te pierdas este episodio! Entra en mi canal de Telegram: t.me/misaudiospodcast y comparte tu opinión entre un grupo selecto de amigos.

The MacVoices Live! discussion of pen(s), paper(s), concludes as the panel of Jeff Gamet, David Ginsburg, Mike Schmitz, Jim Rea, Jay Miller, Kelly Guimont, and Brittany Smith give more picks of those two productivity tools, identify a problem with Task Managers, and discuss why being happy is more important than being productive when it comes to creativity. (Part 3) Today's MacVoices is supported by DraftKings. Safe and secure online betting. Get in on the action at DraftKings.com with the code MACVOICES. Show Notes: Links: Spoke Pen / Cobalt Blue with Titanium Grip Sailor Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Sunset Over the Ocean Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto 1000 4 Color Multi Pen Body Component Rode RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio Fisher Space Pen Matte Black Bullet Space Pen with Clip MindNode Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. He is also President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65. Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. She hosts the Daily Observations Podcast at MacObserver.com, and appears on The Incomparable network as well as hosts I Want My M(CU) TV. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter. Jay Miller is a Developer Advocate and Podcaster based in San Diego, Ca. A multipotentialite, Jay enjoys finding unique ways to merge his fascination with productivity, automation, and development to create tools and content to serve the tech community.Hear him on his podcast, Conduit and Youtube.com/kjaymiller or checkout his web site at kjaymiller.com. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.com, including his new podcast with his wife Rachel at IntentionalFamily.fm. Follow him on Twitter as _MikeSchmitz. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”, and holds a M.S. degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Check out her latest project, a YouTube channel of tech tips. Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Former professional basketball player Dre Baldwin shares how you can build repeatable success through systems he learnt from his athletic career. This episode is sponsored by Sit Down, Startup, a new weekly podcast from Zendesk. Getting your business off the ground is hard. Find out why customer experience is at the heart of success. The startup's team chats with Zendesk leaders, founders, and CEOs in a coffee-shop style conversation about starting up when the world is upside down. Catch weekly fresh new episodes on Apple, Google, and Spotify. Head over to Sit Down, Startup https://www.zendesk.co.uk/campaign/sitdownstartup/ (here).This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It's the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I've been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It's been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by Nord VPN. It's the easy-to-use Virtual Private Network service that has over 5,300 servers in 59 countries. It means no more bandwidth throttling. NordVPN encrypts all your traffic, so your internet service provider can't slow down your streaming speed. And if you come across a platform that isn't available in your country, simply change your virtual location. Go to https://nordvpn.com/creator/?coupon=timecrafting&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term&utm_content&utm_campaign=off614&utm_source=aff57609 (NordVPN.com/timecrafting) or use the code timecrafting to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount! There's a 30 Day Money back guarantee if it's not for you. After having played basketball professionally for nine years in eight different countries, Dre Baldwin is now a full-time entrepreneur, author of 27 books, and has done four TEDxTalks on topics ranging from mental toughness to discipline. I catch up with Dre to learn more about his work ethic and his latest book The Mirror of Motivation: the Self-Guide to Self-Discipline. In this interview we explore Dre's mental tools, why he chronicles his journey, documenting your systems, what non-athletes can learn from professional basketball – and what I have in common with Dre's dad.  Talking Points The athlete's mindset for non-athletes (02:41) Journaling and chronicling your journey (04:21) Systemizing success (07:32) Establishing your foundations to be working from (12:36) Building mental toughness and resilience (23:15) The power of documentation (30:10) Quote "Who do I need to be?" Helpful Links https://www.mirrorofmotivation.com/ (MirrorOfMotivation.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to...

Approach your home with some mindfulness and find out how some simple cleaning routines can go a long way with cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I've been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It's been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It's the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. From a messy kitchen to ‘junk' drawers – ever find your home is not the nirvana that you would like it to be? Today I'm joined by Becky Rapinchuk, aka the Clean Mama, who is a cleaning expert, a wife and mom, a successful entrepreneur, and a former art teacher. I find out what it takes to create a home that's effortlessly peaceful. We dive into her book Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home, and unpack some of her key insights. We explore the power of rituals, keeping your home clean alongside a busy family, and her seven peaceful home guidelines we all need to follow. Talking Points Why creating a peaceful home needs to be effortless (02:07) Identify your pain point and happy tasks (04:14) Maintaining a peaceful home as a family (09:35) The Clean Home Reset Checklist (14:39) The Seven Peaceful Home Guidelines (33:51) Quote "I'd rather do a task well than do it half-way." Helpful Links https://cleanmama.com/ (CleanMama.com) https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Mamas-Guide-Peaceful-Home/dp/0062996126 (‘Clean Mama's Guide To A Peaceful Home' by Becky Rapinchuk) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Geoff Woods is the Co-Founder & President of ProduKtive®, the training company behind The ONE Thing and the host of The ONE Thing podcast. He’s an advisor to executives ranging from small businesses to the Fortune 500, helping them design the future of work, and create cultures where people are clear on what matters most so they achieve extraordinary results. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. I loved geeking out with Geoff in this episode, as we muse over the ultimate currency: time. Tune in as we explore having clarity, how to invest more in our time, disabling notifications, when it’s time to switch priorities – and couples goal-setting. Talking Points The ONE Thing in the nutshell (02:02) Master the 3 C’s to invest more in your time (04:22) Why productivity is beyond just efficiency and effectiveness (11:01) Our relationship with email (13:58) Getting on the same page with people around you (22:03) How tools can (and can’t) support your productivity (31:19) Quote "Don’t confuse busyness with business." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 (‘The ONE Thing’ by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/22/why-time-management-is-ruining-our-lives (Why time management is ruining our lives) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyaQsm2HyneP9CsIOdihBw (Keep Productive Channel) https://www.the1thing.com/podcasts/ (The ONE Thing Podcast) https://www.the1thing.com/ (The1Thing.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Through a fascinating career journey in teaching and journalism, Janet Murray made the big switch to run her own business that helps business owners build and engage their online audience. Janet and I go way back, and we’ve met through various places around the world, so I’m excited to finally have her on the show to learn more about how content planning plays such an important role to business success. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Mar-2021 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Tune in as we explore embracing bigger picture thinking. We discuss daily emails, visual planning, writing with ‘the hook’, learning from journalists, and how Janet time crafts.  Talking Points How to plan the bigger picture (6:42) How our personality types and planning work together (13:55) Setting structures so you can be flexible (27:51) Creativity that comes from consistency (30:13) Finding patterns for your content (36:55) Quote "The wider your view, the more patterns you see." Helpful Links https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/shop/2021-social-media-diary-planner-pre-order/ (2021 Social Media Diary & Planner) https://www.amazon.com/Your-Press-Release-Breaking-Heart-ebook/dp/B01H2KXLMY (‘Your Press Release Is Breaking My Heart’ by Janet Murray) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/category/podcast/ (The Janet Murray Show) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/2021sorted/ (Sorted Event) https://productivityist.com/getthedailydriver/ (The Daily Driver) https://systemssavedme.com/podcast (Systems Saved Me podcast) https://productivityist.com/podcast354/ (Episode 354: How To Decide with Annie Duke) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/consistency-over-authenticity-with-seth-godin/ (Episode 343: Consistency Over Authenticity with Seth Godin) https://thenextweb.com/ (The Next Web) https://productivityist.com/thebigready/ (The BIG Ready) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/how-to-create-a-content-batching-week-with-jordan-gill/ (Jordan Gill on The Janet Murray Show) https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/podcast/manage-yourself-more-effectively-jordan-gill/ (Jordan Gill on Life Skills That Matter) https://productivityist.com/captivate-podcast/the-big-ready-week-stephen-warley/ (The BIG Ready Week: Stephen Warley) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/ (JanetMurray.co.uk)...

Promoting your book can be a tough road – I know because I’m currently on it. On top of establishing trust, you need to demonstrate that you’re worth investing in. Plus, unlike online courses, it can be tough to build and keep an audience if people are just buying your book off Amazon. Luckily, a podcast can help. We’ll get into all of that in this episode. Plus, in Build Something More I’ll tell you all about my experience with both self-publishing and going through an actual publisher. (more…) View on separate page Transcript Joe Casabona: Real quick before we get started, I want to tell you about the Build Something Weekly newsletter. It is weekly, it is free, and you will get tips, tricks, and tools delivered directly to your mailbox. I will recap the current week’s episode and all of the takeaways, I’ll give you a top story, content I wrote, and then some recommendations that I’ve been using that I think you should check out. So it is free, it is a weekly, it’s over at howibuilt.it/subscribe. Go ahead and sign up over at howibuilt.it/subscribe. Hey, everybody, and welcome to Episode 217 of How I Built It, the podcast that offers actionable tech tips to small business owners. I’m your host Joe Casabona. Today we are continuing a small miniseries I started a few weeks ago about why certain people in certain industries should start a podcast. Now back in Episode 154—I will link that in the show notes over at howibuilt.it/217—I talk about why everybody should start a podcast. This was a kind of general point episode. It was just before the pandemic started, and it seemed like lots of people were going to get into podcasting in 2020. As we wade into 2021, I think that there are specific use cases and benefits for people who I am looking forward to helping specifically. So certain niches that I believe I can help because I have strong experience in those areas. A few weeks ago, it was course creators and why course creators should start a podcast. Today it is why authors should start a podcast. I’m an author myself. I’ve written five books, four with an actual publisher. So I guess I’ve written six books, four with actual publishers. I’ve been through the process a lot. And reluctantly, with my most recent book “HTML and CSS: Visual QuickStart Guide“, I actually didn’t start a podcast where perhaps I should have. So we’re going to get into all of that today. Our sponsors for today’s episode are TextExpander, Restrict Content Pro, and Mindsize. You’ll hear about them later in the episode. But first, let’s get to it. Now, again, in Episode 154, I covered all the reasons. It’s called All the Reasons You Should Start a Podcast. And I rehashed them a little bit a few episodes ago, I think that was Episode 214, where I talked about why course creators should start a podcast. But just the gist, it’s easier than ever to start a podcast. You no longer need thousands of dollars’ worth of recording equipment. For probably 100 bucks, you can get up and running. You can get relatively cheap audio hosting. You can also get free audio hosting, but you can get relatively cheap audio hosting, which is what I would recommend. It’s the next great content plane. It’s where lots of people are going to get content because a podcast doesn’t require you to sit in front of a screen and read. You can multitask while you listen to a podcast. You can do it while driving or commuting. You can do it while cleaning the house or mowing the lawn. So it’s a convenient form of content. And then it’s a way to grow your business because it’s a lot more intimate than other forms of content. People have your voice in their headphones while they’re listening to a podcast. It allows your listeners to get to know you better. But those are the general points for why anyone should start a podcast, why should authors start a podcast. Again, I have experience here. I am an author. I’ve written a bunch of books. In fact, in the extended episode of build something more, which is the members-only episode, I’m going to talk about what it’s like or what it was like writing each of my books and the difference between publishing and self-publishing, and why I didn’t start a separate podcast from my books and things like that. If you want to get that part of the episode, you can head over to buildsomething.club and sign up. It is $5 a month or $50 a year for lots of extra content, including what I’ll be talking about today. So you’re an author, you’re writing a book or you’ve written a book and you want more people to buy it. Why should you start a podcast? Well, again, it’s one of the best ways to establish trust. If people are buying educational content from you, like a book, like a course, then people need to know, like, and trust you before they buy. Now, a book is a little bit easier. Especially if you’re going through an actual publisher, the book might be on the bookshelves, and so people going to bookstores, as people start to do that more might just happen across your title and pick it up. But if they’re perusing Amazon, why should they buy your book over this other book? My most recent book got a few bad reviews because there was a miscommunication as to an extra part of the book. My book is the ninth edition. It’s about half the size maybe of the eighth edition, but there’s also like 40 videos that come free for anybody who buys the book. And those videos because it’s an HTML and CSS course, are invaluable. In the book, I teach the general information, the semantics, the markup, but in the videos, you actually get to see what happens when you write some code. That is a giant value add that maybe the people who left the bad reviews didn’t know about. And when you get a bad review, as I talked with Michael Begg about in Episode 209, if you get a bad review, it’s hard to come back from that. So how do you combat that? Well, if you have a podcast where people will know, like, and trust you, and they understand that generally people like to leave bad reviews more than good reviews, maybe they’ll be more likely to buy your book because they know who you are. They don’t know who the commenter is, but they know you and they know what you’re talking about. Similarly, it will help you establish authority in your subject matter. Again, if we just take the example of HTML and CSS, maybe I should have started a separate HTML and CSS podcast. It’s not too late. The book came out less than a year ago, and we’re coming up to a point where teachers will start evaluating what books they want to use in the classroom. So maybe I start a podcast called, I don’t know, HTML and CSS Bytes, or something like that. I’m brainstorming right on the show. I should write this down, though. That’s probably a good idea. If you have that podcast and you’re putting out episodes and your teaching the thing that you teach in the book, or if you wrote… I should say that this is mostly nonfiction that I’m talking about here. If you write a fiction book, we’ll get into things that you can do with a fiction book. But if it’s a knowledge worker book, if it’s a business book, a nonfiction book, then you can take those topics and repurpose them and talk about them on your podcast. And I know what you’re thinking here. Am I giving away the shop? If I start a podcast about what my books about, am I giving away the shop? And here’s the thing. No. Because maybe Chapter 10 of your book is relevant for your most recent podcast episode. If I pick an example, Chapter 19 in my book is about CSS preprocessors. Maybe news just broke that a new CSS preprocessor is coming out and I want to talk about it. So I can use some of the content from my book for that. But unless you already know CSS, the CSS preprocessor conversation will be out of context. Your book puts everything in context. So your podcast will help show people: “Hey, I know what I’m talking about. If you want to know more about what I’m talking about, then buy my book.” That is up next, right? What is your call to action on your podcast? And that’s something really important to talk about. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Restrict Content Pro. If you need a fast, easy way to set up a membership site for yourself or your clients, look no further than the Restrict Content Pro WordPress plugin. Easily create premium content for members using your favorite payment gateway, manage members, send member-only emails, and more. You can create any number of subscription packages, including free levels and free trials. But that’s not all. 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If you want to learn more about Restrict Content Pro and start making money with your own membership site today, head on over to howibuilt.it/rcp. That’s howibuilt.it/rcp. Thanks to Restrict Content Pro for supporting the show. And now let’s get back to it. Joe Casabona: So, your call to action is very clear. It’s “buy my book.” My call to action on this podcast has been “join my mailing list” pretty much, right? I’ve been working in the membership call to action. But if you’re starting a podcast where you want people to buy your book, super easy. “Hey, you like what I’m talking about? You want to learn more about what I’m talking about? Go to howibuilt.it/book and buy my book. And then you can get even more. And mention that you heard about it on this podcast and I’ll give you a shout out.” Or “if you email me a receipt from the book and say that you bought it because of this podcast, I’ll send you a bonus audiobook” or something like that. So your call to action day in and day out will be “buy my book.” And people will hear that every time: “buy my book.” All right? “Well, this episode really made me want to buy the book, so I’m going to do that.” Again, to get people to buy the book, you can incentivize them a little bit or you can, for the podcast, include bonus materials that didn’t make it into the book. The editing process is long and hard and there are a lot of things that maybe you thought about including in the book, but because of time constraints or because of other constraints, you maybe decided not to talk about those things. Maybe it wasn’t relevant to the final edition of the book. A really good example from the HTML and CSS book that I wrote is I had a section maybe on doing mockups and why you might want to do mockups, and how they can help you. But when I wrote the outline and then started to write the chapters, I realized this is not a how to design websites book. This is a book about HTML and CSS. So the markup section, not super relevant. Another thing that I have in my mind map is linters and JavaScript libraries, static site generators. Those are things that as a web developer you might want to know. But if we’re trying to fit everything for HTML and CSS into 400 pages or so, then some things had to go. And that was those three topics had to go. So I have a lot of stuff here in this mind map that I can talk about on the podcast. So in your writing journey, be sure to keep notes about things that do or do not make it into the final product and that stuff that you can then share with your audience in a different way. Again, you can take it out of context, and then tell the listeners, “Hey, if you want all of this in context, today’s episode goes really well with chapter five. So buy my book, take a look at Chapter 5. You’ll get even more out of it.” Or “now Chapter 5 will have even more meaning to you.” Along with that, you can also share your journey through the book writing process. So include the bonus materials that didn’t make it, but also talk about the process in general. When I was writing my book… I’m going to make just a gigantic excuse here. So I’m going to steal this excuse from you. This is not a good excuse. While I was writing my book, I was doing a lot of other things as well. I wasn’t as cognizant as I could have been in preparing for the marketing of the book. So I didn’t pay super close attention to all of that. I just wanted to get it done, especially because I was supposed to be wrapping up as the pandemic started, and the pandemic pushed the process back a little bit. So by the time I was ready to publish, I was pretty much at my wit’s end with everything. I just wanted to get it out the door. But if you’re writing your book right now or you took better notes than I did about your book, then share your journey, talk about the research you did, talk about the apps and tools that you used. I used the MindNode for mind mapping. Did you mind map or did you draw it all out on a whiteboard? What did you use to write the book? I wrote a lot of my booking Ulysses, which is a fantastic writing app, but then I did have to move it over to my publisher’s template in Microsoft Word. “How’s editing going?” Editors can be brutal. And they need to be. My editor was brutal. And I’m grateful for it because I have a much better book now. But talk about how editing is going. What’s something that maybe got pointed out to you in the editing process that made your media book better? Talk about other behind-the-scenes stuff, cover design, image creation. If you’re self-publishing, how’s that going? What kind of research are you doing for self-publishing? Are you going to put it on Amazon with Kindle publishers direct or are you going to use something else? And then you can get early feedback as well. Maybe if I had a dedicated podcast for my book, I could have talked about the things I covered in say Chapter 3, and then gotten feedback from listeners. Is there anything I’m not covering here that you want to see? Is there anything unclear? What else can I do to make this chapter better? And then all of this will again make people feel more attached to the book. You’re going to be talking about this behind-the-scenes stuff, they’re going to want to know what the final product looks like. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by TextExpander. In our fast-paced world, things change constantly, and errors in messaging often have significant consequences. With TextExpander, you can save time by converting any text you type into keyboard shortcut called a snippet. 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Joe Casabona: Your podcast will also help you leverage your book’s audience, so people who buy the book. And I should say, if it’s not too late, mention your podcast in the book, too. This could be a two way street. But it could help you leverage your book’s audience to join your mailing list, to get other products, to join your community. So up until this point, I’ve kind of talked about the podcast as being a way to get more people to buy your book. But it can also help connect with the people who’ve bought the book already. Because that’s hard, right? If you are an author, especially if you go through a publisher, then you know that you don’t get direct access to all the customers’ information. Heck, the publisher might not even get direct access to all the customers’ information. My publisher sells to bookstores. You think Barnes and Noble is giving my publisher a list of all the people who bought my book that day? They’re probably not. So my publisher doesn’t even have all the information. And then certainly, unless there are very intense disclosures, they wouldn’t pass that along to me either. That’s why you see a lot of authors say, “Hey, download the bonus materials at mywebsite.com/book or book.com/bonus or whatever.” Because that’s how they are connecting with their audience. That’s how they’re getting their audience email addresses. But if you have a podcast and you say, “Hey, listen to my podcast. If you want even more content around this topic, listen to my podcast.” From there, you can get them to join your mailing list. You can get other products to them. You can get them to join your community. Imagine having a community of people who’ve read your book and talk about the book. You can engage much more with your audience on your book-related podcast. Or even if you write a book… Maybe you’re James Patterson and you write like four books a year, you get to talk about those books more. You get to talk about the process more. But you get to engage with your audience more than with a book. As the author, you write a book, people read your words. And unless they really want to take action and email you, you’re probably not going to hear from most of those people. Now, maybe you do. At a conference, people have walked up to me and they’ve told me like my book helped them become a WordPress developer. And that is just such a rewarding feeling. But that’s few and far between. It’s certainly fewer than the number of people who bought the book. But again, if you have your podcast, you’re talking about your book and bonus materials, now you can engage with your audience more. You can ask them to write in on today’s topic or a topic that they want to hear about. The other thing with that is you can go deeper on topics or you can update topics. With the HTML and CSS book, CSS has a new text-based proposal that came out recently, several months after my book is published. So, again, if I have this HTML and CSS podcast—I’m kind of convincing myself to start one—I can share updates on that stuff. I can share errata. I can have like an errata episode where “Hey, in this part of the book…” hopefully I wouldn’t have too many of those. Hopefully, you wouldn’t have too many of those. But things happen, things change. So you can share updates, errata, and current events related to the book. If you have an SEO book or a digital advertising book, that’s a good example. If you have a book on how to leverage digital ads that’s out, you probably wouldn’t have written about Google’s FLoC, which is like federated learning of cohorts or something like that. So you can have a podcast episode about that and then relate it back to the content in your book. So it makes your book content a lot more dynamic. It makes it living, especially if it’s a printed book as well as a digital book. But even if it’s a digital book, how often are you going back to that well to update your book when there are updates? Ideally, your book should be passive income. People buy your book, they get knowledge out of it. But the podcast can be that outlet for updates, errata, current events, and things like that. So what do we have so far? Why as you the author should you start a podcast? It’ll help people establish trust in you. It’ll get them to know, like, and trust you. It’ll establish you as an authority in the subject matter your book is about. You can have a very clear call to action: “buy my book.” Now, in lieu of what we just talked about, maybe the call to action is “join my mailing list.” And in your onboarding sequence, say, “Have you bought the book already?” And then you can segment your people that way. And then for people who haven’t bought the book, you can market the book to them. But for people who have bought the book, you can share behind-the-scenes stuff. You can include bonus materials that didn’t make it into the book in your podcast. You can share your journey through the book writing process. Again, this helps people become attached to you and like you even more. You’re sharing a process that lots of people are excited about or are at least interested about. I get tons of questions. What’s it like writing a book? Did you publish it? Did you go through a publisher? Did you self-publish? What was that like? So that’s really good content, not just for the people who want to buy your book and your target audience, but in general. So you can share your journey. It’ll help you leverage your book’s audience and connect with them more, and it’ll help you kind of sudo update the book as time goes on. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Mindsize. Look, it’s super important for stores to have an online presence these days. If customers can’t buy online, they might not buy at all. And while doing eCommerce fast has gotten easier, doing eCommerce right still has its considerable challenges. That’s where Mindsize comes in. They are a full service digital agency that focuses on WordPress and WooCommerce development. But that’s not all. They work with Shopify, BigCommerce, and more. And they’ll work with you to create the perfect strategy and website for your business. Already have an eCommerce site and want to make sure it’s up and running in tip-top shape? Their flat-rate site audit is exactly what you need. Over the course of two weeks, they’ll dive into every aspect of your site and deliver a prioritized list of actionable recommendations to make your site even better. That means more sales and engagement for you and your store. Or if you’re a freelancer or agency who feels in over your head or with an eCommerce build, their agency support plan is built specifically for you. There were a few times in my career where I really could have used that. They’ll take a high stress situation and help you relax while still delivering for your client. So check out Mindsize over at mindsize.com today. They will help you make more money, whether you need an eCommerce store, whether you need to improve your current eCommerce store, or if you build eCommerce stores for others. That’s mindsize.com. Thanks so much to Mindsize for supporting the show. Joe Casabona: So that’s a bunch of stuff that we just talked about. But it can help you without being directly related to your book too, right? I mean, yes, it can help you because more people will buy your book. You’re putting a voice to the words. I think that’s really important. You can engage with your audience more, because people who are buying your book might listen to your podcast then or people who are listening to your podcast can buy your book. Either way, that’s two contact points for a single audience member. Get them on your mailing list, and then you can ask them direct questions. “What did you like about the book? What didn’t you like about the book? What do you want me to cover on the podcast that you think I should have elaborated more about in the book?” Or “I just finished Chapter 4, here’s what I cover. Do you think I’m missing anything?” Or “is there something that’s unclear?” But then you can also book more speaking gigs. Because here’s the dirty little secret. Writing a book is probably not going to make you rich. I mean, unless you’re like James Patterson or J. K. Rowling. Especially in a nonfiction title, right? That’s why every business book you read constantly promotes whatever service is related to the book they wrote. “Hey, we just talked about this in Chapter 5, if you’re trying to do this and you’re having trouble, hire one of our experts.” And that’s fine. I mean, that’s fine within reason. I read like an 80-page book recently, where he promoted it like every five pages. And I’m like, “Well, I’m not going to hire you. You only wrote this book to promote your services. It’s not really helpful.” But anyway, you can book more speaking gigs. That is something that pays pretty well if you find the right conferences. And the more people buy your book, the more clout you get, and then the more speaking gigs that you have. And if people are listening to you speak on your podcast, they know your cadence. They know the kind of content that they’re going to get. So, I mean, your podcast can be an audition for speaking gigs. So, all of these things put together, I think that a podcast can not only help you sell more copies of your book, but it can help you create super fans for your book, because you’re giving them a lot of extras that they wouldn’t otherwise get. So people will buy your book, people who bought your book will listen to your podcast, and they’ll learn more about you. Maybe if it is a nonfiction book, and you do have consulting services, you can offer them. I know my books that I usually write are specifically written for the classroom. And so maybe teachers will listen to the podcast, and they’ll pick up my book so that they can teach it to their students. Maybe I get a guest lecturer gig. Things like that. That’s everything that I have for why authors should start a podcast. Oh, and I should mention this really quick actually. Friend of the show, Brittney Lynn from Human Connection Agency and the Human Connection Podcast had a really good episode about PR for authors and how and when authors should start promoting their book. And I was shocked. I think she said… I want to say six months before. For a course launch, they usually say eight weeks. But you want to start the merry go round of book promotion. I will link the episode in the show notes over at howibuilt.it/217. But it was a longer lead time than I expected. I want to say six months. So if you start a podcast while you’re writing the book, that is a built in marketing channel for you, because you’re starting the book, you’re doing it out in the open, which people love behind-the-scenes stuff. You are maybe getting real-time feedback as much as your publisher will allow. Or again, if you are self-publishing, you’re just doing it in the open, you’re generating buzz. Throw up that preorder page and start getting orders. And then when it comes out, you have a big launch episode and then you continue creating great content. And that’ll open up a lot of opportunities for you. So that’s it for this episode. Thanks so much for listening. Thanks to TextExpander, Mindsize and Restrict Content Pro for sponsoring the show. If you liked this episode, head over to howibuilt.it/217 and join the mailing list. Maybe join the Build Something Club. Right after I end this, I’m going to talk behind the scenes of my books, all of the books I’ve written, and what the process was like publishing versus self-publishing. I feel like this was a cathartic episode for me though. It gave me some ideas for—even though my books have been on the shelves for about six months—why I should start a podcast for that book. So maybe I should eat my own dog food. Let me know. If you’re an author, write in. You can do that over at howibuilt.it/217 as well, if you got any good ideas or if you’re looking for help promoting your book. All right, thanks so much for listening. And until next time, get out there and build something. Sponsored by:Mindsize: Your WooCommerce Partner Restrict Content Pro: Launch your membership site TextExpander: Get 20% off your first year by visiting the this link. Source

Steve Glaveski joins the show again to talk about his latest findings from his book ‘Time Rich: Do your best work, live your best life’. Steve is the CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. As an entrepreneur, author and podcast host, his mission is to unlock the latent potential of people so that they can create more impact for humanity and lead more fulfilling lives.  This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by Care/of. They provide personalised vitamins created just for you, powered by nutritional science and technology. Your recommendations come in daily individually wrapped packets that are perfect for getting back into (or starting!) a routine. Their in-depth online quiz asks you questions about your diet, lifestyle, and health concerns to help address your specific wellness goals. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://takecareof.com/ (TakeCareOf.com) and enter the code timecrafting50. Where “just working” is a socially validated activity, it’s time to switch things up. In this thoughtful conversation we explore time lessons from stoicism, delegating tasks, and how to experiment with shorter workdays.  Talking Points Companies that run like C.R.A.P (4:22) Defining ‘Time Rich’ (11:05) Automating versus outsourcing (33:24) The shorter workday experiment (39:41) Setting metrics for shorter workdays (41:39) Quote "We are predisposed to follow the path of least effort." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast225/ (Episode 225: Going from Employee to Entrepreneur with Steve Glaveski) https://www.amazon.com/Time-Rich-Your-Best-Work/dp/0730383873 (‘Time Rich’ by Steve Glaveski) https://hbr.org/2018/12/the-case-for-the-6-hour-workday (The Case for the 6-Hour Workday - Harvard Business Review) https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692/ (‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport) https://www.amazon.com/Shortness-Life-Seneca/dp/1941129420/ (‘On The Shortness of Life’ by Seneca) https://www.amazon.com/Top-Five-Regrets-Dying-Transformed/dp/1401956009/ (‘Top Five Regrets of the Dying’ by Bronnie Ware) https://woven.com/ (Woven) https://www.nofilter.media/ (No Filter) https://www.timerichbook.com/ (TimeRichBook.com)  https://www.steveglaveski.com/ (SteveGlaveski.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to

Steven Kotler is a New York Times-bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective. He is the author of thirteen books, including The Art of Impossible and The Future is Faster Than You Think. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Wall Street Journal, TIME and the Harvard Business Review. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. In this conversation, we explore his latest book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. We talk about outcome versus process goals, what is the flow state and why it’s trainable, running towards yourself – and Steven being an old school punk rocker.  Talking Points Why you need to be more specific with your goals (11:34) Stepping away from ‘hacks’ (17:54) The habit of ferocity (20:33) Work schedules and autonomy (34:36) Gmail frustrations (44:58) Embrace your creativity in all situations (49:01) What is a flow state and its primary activities? (54:57) Quote "People can’t make work for you before you do your work first." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/B087D7QC2Q/ (‘The Art of Impossible’ by Steven Kotler) https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Sports-optimal-experiences-performances/dp/0880118768/ (‘Flow in Sports’ by Susan Jackson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11916302/ (Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020)) https://profiles.stanford.edu/andrew-huberman (Andrew D. Huberman) https://frontapp.com/ (Front) https://www.amazon.com/The-Rise-of-Superman-audiobook/dp/B00I9IGP68/ (‘The Rise of Superman’ by Steven Kotler) https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ (FlowResearchCollective.com) https://www.stevenkotler.com/ (StevenKotler.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

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David Neagle is the best selling author of The Millions Within, and is one of the architects of the coaching and personal growth industry, having worked alongside well-known mentors like Bob Proctor, Marianne Morrisey and Tony Robbins for decades. I brought David on to learn how we can all thrive alongside uncertainty. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. We explore understanding people’s agendas, the power of stepping away, morning reflections and verbal journaling. Tune in so you can step back and review your thoughts and beliefs that help (or hinder) you as you navigate through uncertainty. Talking Points How to avoid being caught up by uncertainty (4:54) Why we seek certainty (6:35) How to leverage your mornings to best set yourself up for the day (12:27) End-of-day reflection exercises (20:18) The uncertainties David deals with (27:14) How to accept more responsibility (30:52) Quote "How certain we feel inside ourselves determines our productivity." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/Millions-Within-Manifest-Exactly-What/dp/1614482772 (The Millions Within by David Neagle) https://successfulmindpodcast.com/ (The Successful Mind Podcast) https://davidneagle.com/ (DavidNeagle.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using – or you can do so on a variety of podcast platforms by clicking https://productivityist.captivate.fm/listen (here).

Jonathan Kaplan is a 10th grade student who gets all of his work done on the iPad; we discuss what this was like before the pandemic and now in the pandemic with virtual learning. This is just the first part of our discussion. On the next episode we will continue our discussion of using the iPad as a high school student and how he uses the iPad to create videos for his YouTube channel, iOS at Work.Bonus content and early episodes are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Chapter Markers00:00:00: Opening00:02:16: Jonathan Kaplan00:05:52: What other computers do you use?00:07:01: Favorite Accessories00:07:43: Folio Touch00:08:09: Logitech Crayon00:10:42: Desktop Setup00:11:11: Logitech K38000:11:21: Logitech M35500:11:45: Dell Monitor - 27” 1440p00:12:03: Dell WD1500:12:18: Clamshell Mode00:13:58: Mouse Scrolling00:16:07: HDMI Input00:17:50: Audio00:19:35: Ergonomics00:23:01: High School00:27:45: Audio Recording00:28:55: Virtual Learning00:31:25: Computer Labs00:32:42: All Day Battery?00:33:59: iPad Stigma00:38:41: Touchscreen Keyboard?00:39:45: Email00:41:52: The school portal00:43:22: Core apps00:44:17: Notability00:44:54: MindNode00:45:12: PDF converter00:45:21: Shift screen00:46:55: Calendars 500:47:08: iWork00:47:13: Reminders00:47:18: Microsoft Math Solver     https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-math-solver-hw-app/id148396220400:48:23: Focused work00:48:32: Graphing calculator00:49:56: End of Part 100:50:26: Closing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Brian Tracy’s goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier – by eating your frogs first. What I love about my podcast is that I get to speak with true mentors in this space - and Brian Tracy has been on my list to speak with for a long time. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, Brian has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5 million people through talks and seminars worldwide. He has also published over 90 books, most notably the best-selling Psychology of Achievement.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Uber for Business. You trust Uber as a way to request rides and order meals from restaurants you love, but did you know about Uber’s platform designed specifically for businesses? With their voucher system, you’re able to cover the cost of rides and meals for staff or customers - straight to their personal Uber accounts. Your business has total control over who gets them, when they expire, and what portion of the ride or meal you want to cover. Vouchers are shared via email or text, and can be redeemed with a single tap. As a listener of the show, get $50 voucher credit when you spend your first $200 with vouchers. Simply go to https://www.uber.com/us/en/business/products/vouchers/podcasts/?utm_campaign=TPP&utm_source=podcast (Uber.com/ProductivityPod) to redeem your voucher today!This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today.His most recent book, Eat That Frog! for Students: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Excel in School serves students to improve their time management skills and achieve their dream goals. In light of the latest edition of this book Eat That Frog!, I’m fascinated by how time management bleeds into everything. Join our conversation as we discuss writing goals in the present tense, the role of self-esteem, his magic wand exercise, and educating the student market. Now go eat your frog today! Talking Points Why students need to learn more about time management (3:20) What stops students...

As a specialist in delivering presentations and workshops to empower leaders, I’m excited to share with you in this episode's guest Dave Delaney - an expert on being nice. Dave Delaney joins the show, creator of the NICE Method™. He’s a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking. He’s worked with the likes of Google, LinkedIn and UPS. This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker. Founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty goal: to create boutique-quality eyewear at a revolutionary price point. Warby Parker is committed to providing exceptional vision care online and in stores – offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, eye exams, and contact lenses. Glasses start at $95, including prescription lenses. Try Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for 5 days – there’s no obligation to buy! Ships free with a prepaid return shipping label. Simply visit https://www.warbyparker.com/quiz?utm_campaign=2020Q4&wpsrc=Podcast&singular=59085__2020Q4&utm_content=Audio&utm_source=TheProductivityistPodcast&cvosrc=Podcast.TheProductivityistPodcast.2020Q4&utm_medium=Podcast (WarbyParker.com/timecrafting) today.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers you access to your own licensed professional therapist – all from the comfort of wherever you are. You can arrange weekly video chats or phone calls, text with your carefully curated counsellor, and do so at an affordable price. And anything you share is confidential. I’ve been using BetterHelp for a while and I am highly impressed. It’s been a huge help for me and I know it can be the same for you. Start living a happier life today with BetterHelp. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting https://betterhelp.com/timecrafting (betterhelp.com/timecrafting). Give BetterHelp a try today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://www.meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today.I’m excited to speak with the fellow Canadian and comedy fan, to learn more about his approach to simply being... well, nice. We know the world could do with more of that! Tune in as we discuss practising empathy, the “Yes, and…” mindset, being open-minded – and my love for Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Talking Points Leaning into ‘niceness’ (1:43) Dealing with jerks (3:38) The link between happiness and niceness (6:43) How to not treat it as a throwaway word (9:33) Being authentically nice (11:31) The skill in considering other people’s opinions and beliefs (26:22) The NICE Method™ framework (31:39) The impact of music (34:26) Quote "First and foremost, be nice to yourself." Helpful Links...

iPhone XからiPhone 12 Proに替えた話、手帳型スマホケースについて、生産性向上のためのおすすめアプリについて話しました。 事情により 22:18 で仕切り直しをしていますので前半後半としてお楽しみください。 【PS4】Ghost of Tsushima (ゴースト オブ ツシマ) https://amzn.to/3nxRXdk 『Aftershow 53-54 (後編)』 https://youtu.be/uQaKT226ctY 『#21 スマホのホーム画面はライフスタイルを語る』 https://youtu.be/MNcSZGAP7fs 【Ricky's Leather】iPhoneレザーケース https://item.rakuten.co.jp/rickys/tpu_t/ Streaks https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/streaks/id963034692 MindNode – Mind Map https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/mindnode-mind-map/id1218718027 Dynalist https://dynalist.io/ https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/dynalist/id1195392808 dmenu ニュース https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/dmenu-%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9/id1054840040 Endel(エンデル) - 癒しのための音楽アプリ https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/endel-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB-%E7%99%92%E3%81%97%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E9%9F%B3%E6%A5%BD%E3%82%A2%E3%83%97%E3%83%AA/id1441632437 Readee https://readee.rakuten.co.jp/ 00:00 流されて生きることも大切なのかも 03:24 PS4『Ghost of Tsushima』を買った話 06:40 今回はある回の続編？ 07:33 Apple製品を買いまくるTAZAWA 07:59 M1搭載MacBook Airを買いたい 09:34 iPhone XからiPhone 12 Proに替えた 10:35 写真を撮らないと違いがわからない... 12:55 iPhoneよりMacBook Airのほうが安い件 14:45 TAZAWAのスマホケースのこだわり 15:32 手帳型のメリットって何？ 17:27 手帳型ケースの右開きと左開き 19:33 TAZAWAおすすめの手帳型ケース 20:16 レビューが長くなりました 20:30 リマインダーアプリと習慣管理アプリ 22:18 仕切り直し。。 23:27 テレホンカード 26:55 マインドマップアプリ『MindNode』 27:26 VSCodeでメモするWATA 28:04 アウトライナーアプリ『Dynalist』 28:45 ニュースアプリについて 30:16 おすすめアプリ『dmenuニュース』 31:48 Googleニュース 33:24 Endel 34:27 読書管理アプリ 34:48 生産性向上アプリが好き 35:18 iOSの「ショートカット」機能 37:23 iPhoneのことをまだ言う お便りはこちら https://forms.gle/oEfBpskGT2qf4iMW9

In addition to sharing their tech origin stories—in quite different and nerdy ways—Jason comes up with with a weird business idea, Andrew wrangles with how to define the iPod and Martin's handwriting is put under the microscope. (Here's a hint: as you follow the episode, check the show notes below to view each origin story's corresponding image.) Pyjama/Pajama Buckets and Milo 00:00:00 Singlet (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singlet)

Since hosting his first virtual event in 2015, Liam Austin knows the formula to making a successful one. I learnt heaps from this episode interview with virtual events expert Liam Austin. As the world has gone radically digital for so many businesses this year, find out in today’s episode why a virtual event is a great way to grow your business and community. This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN. It’s an app that reroutes your internet connection through their secure servers so your ISP can’t see the sites you visit. It’s a must for protecting your online data and activity, which is why I never go online without using ExpressVPN. It keeps all of your information secure by encrypting 100% of your data with the most powerful encryption available. I love that I can use it across all my devices – phones, computers, even my SmartTV! So there’s no excuse for you to not be using it. Check out https://www.expressvpn.com/timecrafting (ExpressVPN.com/TimeCrafting) and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. This is why it’s part of my daily routine, and their programmes leave me feeling recharged and energised. As a listener, check out the exclusive link http://timecraftingnucalm.com/ (TimeCraftingNuCalm.com) and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee. This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit https://meetotis.com/timecrafting (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Liam is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs HQ and Virtual Summit Academy, which organizes many virtual summits and publishes marketing tactics of top entrepreneurs. When he had over 15,000 people register to attend his first virtual event in 2015 – Liam knew he had to share what he did to the wider business community. In this interview we explore producing live versus pre-recorded events, building tight funnels, how to stand out from other events, and how to make sure you attendees get the most out of the session. Talking Points What you can leverage from hosting virtual events (1:31) How to stand out amongst the virtual noise (5:00) The rough timeline needed when creating an event (13:14) How can attendees get the most out of online events (27:14) Optimizing what to do post-event (30:27) Quote "Reverse engineer from your end goal." Helpful Links https://productivityist.com/podcast308/ (Episode 308: Talking Slack with Phil Simon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/1119742145a...

With over 15 years of coaching busy, high-achievers, Tripp Lanier shows how to stay present and be guided by your internal direction. Tripp Lanier is a professional coach, author of This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide for Men Who Refuse to Settle, and host of The New Man Podcast. I loved interviewing Tripp as he’s an honest guy who asks thought-provoking questions.  This episode is brought to you by OTIS, a digital marketing assistant to help you target, optimize and measure campaigns. From the easy-to-use app you create Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, and OTIS’ A.I. technology intuitively optimizes your daily budget to whichever platform is performing best. It will analyze your existing customers to retarget and find other people like them to target your ads to. I love how you can see results from as little as $10 per day, and track results all in real time. As a listener to the show, get a 14 day free trial plus $50 in ad credit. Visit http://www.meetotis.com/TIMECRAFTING (MeetOtis.com/TIMECRAFTING) to take advantage of this offer today.This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Since 2005, Tripp has spent thousands of hours coaching people all around the world to get out of the rat race, become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing the work they were put on this earth to do.  As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get trapped in the hustle cycle. This episode will help release you from this trap and focus on what really matters to give you that ‘aliveness’. Tune in as we discuss issues with saying ‘no’, setting dangerous missions, unfulfilling vision boards, and reading old journal entries. Talking Points The correlation between being dangerous and being productive (0:51) Managing uncertainty (3:58) The comparison game (8:10) How to identity what really matters to you (11:39) Dealing with resistance (23:44) The relationship between finality and productivity (25:53) Creating missions as experiments (28:17) Four questions to ask yourself at the beginning of your day (33:58) Quote "A high-performing sheep is still a sheep." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/This-Book-Will-Make-Dangerous/dp/1608422143/ (This Book Will Make You Dangerous | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Conscience-Andrew-Naselli/dp/1433550741/ (Conscience | Amazon) https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ (Gary Vaynerchuck) https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ (The War of Art | Amazon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg (My Shot – Hamilton) https://productivityist.com/podcast227/ (Episode 227: Why You Need Atomic Habits with James Clear) https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/1847941834/ (Atomic Habits | Amazon) https://www.baronfig.com/tools/confidant/guided?edition=clear%20habit%20journal (Clear Habit Journal) https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/ (The New Man Podcast) https://www.tripplanier.com/ (TrippLanier.com)  http://productivityist.com/fivedollars/ (Take my...

After analysing companies for almost 30 years, Paul Pagnato, shows how we’re in an exponential era. Find out how transparency is the key to growth. We can feel pretty vulnerable when being transparent. But real change happens when we start to be more honest with ourselves and those around us. This is why I’m so excited to have Paul Pagnato as this episode's guest to deep dive into how we can adopt the transparency mindset. This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Sep-2020 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.In the run up to the holiday season, I want to give you a gift as a loyal listener to the show: The Gift of Time. It’s a book I’ve written for you, as I wanted to share my thoughts behind the true value of time. Broken up into three parts, I can’t wait to share this with you. You can access this from any of your devices, as well as an audiobook version. Simply visit https://productivityist.com/freebook/ (Productivityist.com/FreeBook )and get The Gift of Time for FREE today. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. Paul has spent much of his career managing capital as a wealth advisor. From studying so many companies, he came to the realization that society has grown through massive waves of transformation over the last 500 years. And we’re going through one now – The Transparency Wave.  His latest book Transparency Wave: Exponential Changes That Will Transform Our World is an impactful read that dissects how an increasingly connected and technologically-advanced world presents exponential opportunities. Join us as we discuss his 6Ts of Exponential Transparency™, embracing fear, genomics – and yogis.  Talking Points What the Transparency Wave is (1:21) The exponential element of transparency (3:46) The 6Ts of Exponential Transparency™ (6:18) The challenges when adopting a transparency mindset (9:18) How we can apply this mindset to our personal lives (13:31) The challenges with accountability (26:16) The role of longevity (28:26) How we can embrace failure (31:38) Quote "Transparency changes everything." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936961458/ (Transparency Wave | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X (The Compound Effect | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/1847941834 (Atomic Habits | Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Young-Friendship-Optimism-Kindness/dp/0525610189/ (Growing Young | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast318/ (Episode 318: Growing Young with Marta Zaraska) https://www.transparencywave.com/ (TransparencyWave.com) Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? https://www.scribd.com/g/9a8d8 (Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.) Podcast Theme Song: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/eFDGyraN87 (Nothing at All by Fictions (courtesy of Epidemic Sound)) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to

As host of NPR’s What We Do, Doug Fraser is not afraid to dive deep and follow his curiosity. Today we learn about the craft of clarity. My guest this time round is Doug Fraser, a creator, producer, and host of NPR’s What We Do. He’s a true expert when it comes to storytelling… be it the history of rats to kitchens. He’s not afraid to ask questions, which makes him a very exciting guest to have on the show. This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today. I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now. This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today. AppSumo has plenty of deals going on right now... in fact, AppSumo always has plenty of deals going on! Whether you're looking for software that will boost your overall productivity, help you scale your online efforts (both in your business and personal lives), or you simply don't know where to start with web apps, AppSumo is a great resource. Check out what AppSumo is offering right now by visiting https://productivityist.com/appsumo/ (Productivityist.com/AppSumo) today! (Full disclosure: I am an AppSumo affiliate so when you use this link to purchase anything from AppSumo I'll get a little bit of revenue sent my way... at no additional cost to you)After years in the ad agency world, Doug now follows his own path to provide a valuable one-on-one marketing experience for businesses of all sizes. From pizza joints to multi-billion-dollar car dealerships, he’s helped brands achieve copywriting, social marketing, and videography success. Doug and I spend time talking about being present and seeking clarity through simplicity. Join us as we explore taking on new hobbies, capturing ideas, and knowing when it’s the right time to quit. Talking Points The impact curiosity has across all aspects of Doug’s life (1:41) Energy from learning new things (6:57) Balancing the time between learning and working (10:37) Everyday tactics to help stay present (12:54) His 4-step process for success (22:14) Overcoming the sunk cost fallacy (36:41) What simplicity shows us (39:13) Process to note new ideas during a podcast interview (42:08) Doug’s most invaluable tools (49:27) Journaling and useful frameworks (51:27) Quote "Everything...

This episode's guest works 25 hours per week since she had kids 10 years ago. Tune in to find out about her impactful approach to productivity. Racheal Cook is a business strategist and business development consultant. Through her signature online mastermind The CEO Collective, Racheal helps women entrepreneurs start and scale businesses without the hustle or burnout. Being a mother herself, I was fascinated by her approach to being a productive CEO. This episode is sponsored by ExpressVPN. It’s an app that reroutes your internet connection through their secure servers so your ISP can’t see the sites you visit. It’s a must for protecting your online data and activity, which is why I never go online without using ExpressVPN. It keeps all of your information secure by encrypting 100% of your data with the most powerful encryption available. I love that I can use it across all my devices – phones, computers, even my SmartTV! So there’s no excuse for you to not be using it. Check out https://www.expressvpn.com/timecrafting (ExpressVPN.com/TimeCrafting) and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year packageThis episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today. This episode is sponsored by NuCalm. It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. This is why it’s part of my daily routine, and their programmes leave me feeling recharged and energised. As a listener, check out the exclusive link http://timecraftingnucalm.com/ (TimeCraftingNuCalm.com) and get 50% off your 30-day subscription of NuCalm and their money-back guarantee.As a sought after speaker on entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity, Racheal’s work has been featured on US Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneur on Fire, Female Entrepreneur Association, Inc, Fast Company, Forbes, and more. She's the author of Fired Up & Focused and Your Business Sweet Spot. Tune in as we discuss ways to structure the week, results-based outcomes, making personal and family time a priority – and what we can learn from meal planning. Talking Points Motherhood forcing clarity on productivity (2:29) The Model Calendar Approach (5:01) Being a morning person (11:04) Setting aside “buffer” time (15:38) The evolutionary nature of the model calendar (16:44) Identifying your high value tasks (19:24) Niching down and serving women (33:20) The CEO Date (40:56) Quote "Productivity is about protecting myself from myself" Helpful Links http://theceocollective.com/ (The CEO Collective) https://rachealcook.com/ceo-planner/ (The...

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We’re much closer to success than we think we are. In this episode's guest Greg Reid will help you see what's possible. We’re much closer to success than we think we are. This episode's guest Greg Reid will help you see what's possible. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs. When your business is ready to make that next hire, LinkedIn Jobs can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so that you can find the right person quickly. You can pay what you want and get the first $50 off. Just visit https://linkedin.com/timecrafting (linkedin.com/timecrafting) to get fifty dollars off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now. This episode is sponsored by Klaviyo – the ultimate ecommerce marketing platform for online brands. With flexible automations, powerful insights and super-precise targeting, it gives you everything you need to send memorable branded emails, text messages, and more. What’s more, Klaviyo customers see on average a 41% increase in overall revenue within 5 months. This is why it’s trusted by more than 40,000 brands, like Living Proof, Huckberry, and Eight Sleep. Want to learn more about how you can grow your brand with Klaviyo? Visit https://www.klaviyo.com/landing/grow (Klaviyo.com/grow) to get started with a free trial today.Greg Reid is a fascinating character, and he’s testament to achieving great things despite the odds. Even with dyslexia, he is the ultimate master storyteller. He has been published in over 78 books, 32 best sellers, five motion pictures, featured in many magazines, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s a highly sought-after keynote speaker, entrepreneur, with a strong win-win work ethic.  I’m excited to catch up with Greg to learn more about his journey, and dive into his book Three Feet From Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities!. Join us as we explore timeless authors, unexpected opportunities, and modernising Napoleon Hill’s principles for success.  Talking Points Why you need to stop planning (2:09) The story behind the title Three Feet From Gold (3:45) Why is Napoleon Hill synonymous with success? (6:19) Greg’s CPC acronym for success (9:21) Ways to stop us from getting in our own way (11:49) An interesting path into filmmaking (21:34) Being a dyslexic author (25:38) Why you need to seek counsel, not opinion (28:57) Quote "Seek counsel and not opinion." Helpful Links https://www.naphill.org/ (The Napoleon Hill Foundation) https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-ebook/dp/B001NGN2D2 (Think And Grow Rich | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast258/ (Episode 258: What You Can Learn from Napoleon Hill with Jeffrey Gitomer)...

Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. In this episode, we uncover how you can make that impact. Seth Godin is a consistent player in the entrepreneurial space, influencing millions to embrace their inner-creative and best serve their audience. In this episode, we uncover how to make an impact that you can be proud of.  This episode is sponsored by TextExpander. With TextExpander, you can unlock your productivity with its many features. With TextExpander you can make everything you write repetitively available everywhere you type: text documents, spreadsheets, web forms, and more. Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Visit https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=productivityist-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=textexpander-Sep-2020 (TextExpander.com/podcast) for 20% off your first year.This episode is sponsored by Setapp, a large collection of 200+ powerful Mac apps, for almost any task, available by subscription. It’s the best way to discover new, quality apps so you can get all the tools you need to be productive. Plans start from $9.99 per month. With this flat monthly fee you get access to full-featured pro versions of apps, including Ulysses, MindNode and CleanMyMacX. Head over to https://setapp.com/?utm_source=sponsorship&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=productivityist (Setapp.com) for a one week free trial today.  I want to share with you today The NOW Year Calendar 2021 edition, from my partnership with the team at NeuYear. It’s a wall calendar that comes in both a tall and wide format to help you plan out the year, and it’s based on my TimeCrafting methodology. If you follow my 30 Days of TimeCrafting program, you can choose your Annual Axiom and put it at the top of this calendar, along with adding Daily Themes to the mix. Simply go to https://productivityist.com/neuyear (Productivityist.com/NeuYear) and then enter the discount code PODCAST to get 10% off your order. 2020 is rapidly coming to a close, so it’s time to start planning the next year now.Seth Godin has had a huge influence over my career, so I’m excited to bring him on (again) to hear about his latest projects and new book ‘The Practice: Shipping Creative Work’. As my first guest on the podcast I did as a productivity parodist, there’s lots to catch up on. This interview is full of countless gems, but what really stands out is being consistent with whatever it is that you want to achieve. In his own words, the toughest part is that “you have to show up, even if you don’t feel like it”.   Seth blogs daily. He’s been doing it for years now. He’s built a huge following with over a million readers, and is the author of over 19 books, including Purple Cow, Linchpin, and This Is Marketing. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, which runs online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.  Join our conversation as we explore indispensable tools, inbox zero, working with intent – and his 16ft cedar strip canoe.  Talking Points Applying assertion to our work (2:54) Why Imposter Syndrome doesn’t go away (4:12) You don’t even need to meet your mentors (5:18) Seth’s daily boundaries (7:19) Impact of 2020 on his blogging (8:34) Seth’s attitude towards uncertainty (10:35) Defining good taste (12:22) What we actually mean by ‘hacking’ (29:05) Seth’s relationship with ‘trap’ emails (32:22) The trap people fall into when chasing authenticity (34:11) Quote "Know what your audience wants ten minutes before they do." Helpful Links https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0593328973 (The Practice: Shipping Creative Work | Amazon) https://productivityist.com/podcast334/ (Episode 334: Endless Curiosity with Derek Sivers)...

This episode of The Friday Habit podcast is dedicated to everyone out there who is looking for a little extra help to maintain or improve their productivity, particularly those people who find themselves thinking “Isn't there an app out there that can help me with this one thing I need to do AND is well-designed and beautiful to stare at?!” Rest assured that Ben and Mark have got you covered.Here is Mark's list: Spark Mail – This app for Apple and iOS allows you to combine all of your email inboxes into one, snooze emails that you aren't ready to address yet, schedule responses, pin urgent emails to the top of your inbox, and collaborate with your team members on specific emails without bogging down your inbox. Paste – This app is like an archived copy + paste function. It allows you to scroll through your clipboard and retrieve previously copied content so you can paste it now. There is also an iPhone app, so you can integrate your computer and phone seamlessly. Overcast – A podcast curation app that compiles all of your subscribed podcasts into one place, Overcast provides you with the ability to share specific clips of episodes with people and has a smart speed function that can make episodes shorter without distorting the audio. Pixelmator Pro – If you have ever needed an app like Photoshop but you haven't wanted to shell out the serious cash required by an Adobe subscription, Pixelmator Pro is the answer to all of your problems. Just trust us on this one. Calcbot – Essentially, this is a simple calculator with an archive function that allows you to go back to previous calculations for reference. And here is Ben's list: Things – Things is a to-do list and project management app that Ben describes as “simple, minimal, powerful, and intentional” which allows you to schedule tasks and reminders in an environment that promotes productivity. Bear – This is an app for writing and note-taking which features tags, markdown, search, and full-screen focus functions. Mindnode – Mindnode is an app for mind mapping, which is great for brainstorming and so much more. Tempo – An email app which is currently in beta, Tempo aims to solve your email problem by batch delivering new emails into your inbox at specified times and showing you one email at a time for you to categorize or respond to. Loom – Loom allows you to record your screen or your face or both and easily share these videos with others.Your action item after this episode is to take a look at your apps and evaluate which ones are really helping you, perhaps investing in a few new apps that will help you be more productive. Links:Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/ Spark Mail: https://sparkmailapp.com/ Paste: https://pasteapp.io/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/ Pixelmator Pro: https://www.pixelmator.com/ Calcbot: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calcbot-2/id376694347 Things: https://culturedcode.com/ Bear: https://bear.app/ Mindnode: https://mindnode.com/ Tempo: https://www.yourtempo.co/ Loom: https://www.loom.com/ Connect with us:https://www.thefridayhabit.com/thefridayhabit@knapsackcreative.com https://www.instagram.com/benjaminmanleyhttp://www.benjaminmanley.com/https://www.brandvivamedia.com/https://www.facebook.com/Marklab2https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklab2/ 

In today’s episode, Craig and Robby explorer tools for mind mapping and how it can be useful for teachers in the classroom. Show Outline in MindNode MindNode iThoughts Linea Sketch Paper Concepts OmniOutliner OmniFocus OmniGraffle MarginNote 3 Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS Follow The Class Nerd - Blog RSS, Micro.blog, Twitter Craig - Micro.blog, Twitter Robby - Twitter, Blog

Teachers (and hopefully people in other professions) should always be lifelong learners. In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby share their workflows, primarily on iPad, to help make continuing education and learning easier. PDF/Research Apps LiquidText MarginNote 3 MindNode OmniOutliner Book Reading Apps Kindle Apple Books Club MacStories Everything Buckets (Again) Evernote Keep-it Scrivener Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS Follow The Class Nerd - Blog RSS, Micro.blog, Twitter Craig - Micro.blog, Twitter Robby - Twitter, Blog

Og således sluttede det første år med work.flow. Jeg har indrømmet ikke været igang et helt kalenderår, men tænker alligevel på 2017 som den første sæson. Jeg har været enormt taknemmelig for at så mange har sagt ja til at være med, og selvfølgelig for at mange flere lytter med end jeg turde håbe på - og så er jeg stadig bare virkeligt glad for at lave work.flow, og hygger mig gevaldigt. I denne årets sidste episode af work.flow har jeg valgt at hive mig selv i studiet for at fortælle lidt om hvordan jeg laver podcasten - og for at se en lille smule frem mod 2018. Det bliver en kort omgang, men forhåbentlig kan andre podcastere - eller folk som står på vippen til selv at gå igang - finde inspiration og lidt tips til apps og grej og så videre. Links Mindnode - mindmap-app Bear - noteapp plus det løse Instapaper til læs-senere-artikler og research Pinboard til bogmærker Spark email-app til iOS og macOS WeekCal til iOS coSounds - studie på Vesterbrogade Sennheiser e935 - vokalmikrofon Electro Voice 635N/D-B - min nye reportagemikrofon Shure SM7B - min Darth Vader studiemikrofon Zoom H5 - digital optager med to XLR-indgange, der også kan bruges som mini-mixer på computer IRig Pre HD - så jeg kan sætte mikrofon til min iPad eller iPhone Hindenburg - fantastisk redigeringssoftware Byword - minimalistisk tekstbehandling Fireside - podcasthosting Tweetbot - Twitter-app Hootsuite - sociale medie-værktøj for powerbrugere iTunes Connect stats (hvis du allerede har en podcast) 10er crowdfunding Overcast podcast-app

Peter Dalsgaard er lektor i Interaktionsdesign ved Afdeling for Digital Design og Informationsvidenskab, Aarhus Universitet og leder af forskningscenteret Digital Creativity. Peters forskningsfelt, interaktionsdesign, handler overordnet om at forstå samspillet mellem mennesker og it. Målet er fx at lave interfaces, som er forståelige og meningsfulde for de mennesker, der skal bruge dem. Mere specifikt har Peter for tiden fokus på kreative og innovative processer. Det kan fx handle om arkitekter og designere, men også ses i sammenhænge, som vi måske ikke normalt omtaler som kreative, i naturvidenskabelige laboratorier eller i programmering. Jeg besøgte Peter på CAVI - Centre for Advanced Visualisation and Interaction - hvor vi udover at tale om Peters arbejde blandt andet med biblioteker også så nærmere på to projekter, der på forskellig måde udforsker spillet mellem digital og analog. Links Lektor Peter Dalsgaards eget site @peterdalsgaard på Twitter CAVI - Centre for Advanced Visualisation and Interaction Specifik arbejder Peter især på Digital Creativity Lab Biblioteks-projektet hedder PLACED De tre tips Bogen “Deep Work” af Cal Newport har været nævnt tidligere, men er værd at anbefale igen - for folk, som gerne vil have gode tips til at komme i fokus i hverdagen MindNode - en af de mest populære tjenester til at lave mindmaps Liquidtext er en ret funky pdf-app, der desværre indtil videre kun fås til iOS Bonus-tips Focus - app til at fjerne distraktioner på Mac Pomodoro-teknikken hjælper med at skifte mellem fokus og pauser - der findes mange, mange apps at vælge imellem…

Jeg har kendt Preben Carlsen via de der sjosjale medier i et par år efterhånden, og gradvis har vi fundet ud af at vi i ret vid udstrækning deler præferencer og vaner, når det gælder systemer og ikke mindst apps og tjenester der kan hjælpe os med at holde orden i hverdagen. Derfor besøgte jeg for nylig Preben i et kontor på hans nye job på Frederiksberg til en snak om udvalgte eksempler, især til at tage noter og til at holde styr på hverdagen, både privat og på arbejde. Det handler blandt andet om at tage noter og om at skrive dagbog - og meget mere. Lyt med - og bliv inspireret! Links Diverse nævnte apps: Evernote - note-app til alting i hele verden Bear - minimalistisk designet noteapp Apple Notes er jo indbygget på iDimserne, og iMore har en fin guide Preben bruger Notability til håndskrevne noter og tegninger Things er den foretrukne todo-liste og projekt-app Due - en todo-liste app til de små tilbagevendende tjanser i hverdagen Day One - dagbogs-app med masser af fine funktioner Mindnode - mindmapping Preben på LinkedIn, Instagram og på Twitter. Artikel fra JP, hvor Preben fortæller om sit hjem, der også mildest talt er ordentlig og minimalistisk indrettet :-) De tre tips Inbox Zero - en metode til email-management der deler vandene… Mappenavngivning - der er mange metoder og konventioner, men tænk i det mindste over hvordan du gør, og forsøg at være konsekvent… Dokumentaren Minimalism (på Netflix) - læs mere og se trailer her. Bonustips Hvis man hellere vil bruge tags end mapper, så kan man powernørde tagging med Brett Terpstra, der har besøgt Mac Power Users-podcasten Jeg linker også skamløst til en podcast jeg selv har været gæst i, nemlig Social Selling Radio med Leif Carlsen - og ja, han er Prebens tvillingebror!

Le bloggeur, auteur et podcasterLing-en Hsiaest mon invité dans cet épisode 007. Il nous parle de l'avenir du blogging en cette ère numérique entre autre ainsi que de son tout nouveau livre "Le Guide du bloggeur".L'avenir du blogging avec Ling-en Hsia:On aborde des sujets comme le syndrome de l'imposteur, le blogging 2.0, d'authenticité, la place du blogging chez les jeunes, de confiance en soi en entrepreneuriat, le besoin de reconnaissance des jeunes de nos jours et bien plus encore.Pour ceux et celles qui désireront se procurer le livre de Ling-en Hsiaainsi que le pack Accélérateur pour obtenir l'assistance de Ling-en pour faire briller votre blogue, je vous offre un bonus tout-à-fait gratuitement sur l'art de passer outre le syndrome de la page blanche. Vous n'avez qu'à me faire parvenir par courriel au parler@marcobernard.ca le reçu de votre achat et je vous ferai parvenir le vidéo VIP exclusif en bonis pour vous.Le pack Accélérateur de Ling-en Hsia: http://legdb.fr/packVoici les liens vers le site web et les profils de médias sociaux de Ling-en HsiaLe site internet de Ling-en: http://solopreneur.frLe profil Linkedin de Ling-en: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lingenhsia/La page Facebook de Ling-en: https://www.facebook.com/solopreneurfrLa chaine Youtube de Ling-en: https://www.youtube.com/user/webmarketeurVoici les liens et ressources qui ont été abordés par Ling-en Hsia au cours de l'interview:Tim Ferriss: http://tim.blog/Pat Flynn: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/Chris Ravenscraft: http://podcastanswerman.com/Groupe Optim réseau: https://www.optimrezo.fr/groupes/groupe-metiers-de-la-communication_38.phpLe livre Strengths Finder 2.0: https://www.amazon.ca/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498175513&sr=8-1&keywords=strengthsfinderLa chaine Youtube de Marketing Mania par Stanislav Leloup: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmUdD2Dd_v5uqBuRwtEZugL'application Mindnode: https://mindnode.com/L'application Bossjock: http://bossjockstudio.com/L'application Mindmeister: https://www.mindmeister.com/frRémy Bigot (startup entrepreneuriat):  https://www.youtube.com/user/montersonbusinessPour me rejoindre:Pour vous abonner à L'Accélérateur sur Itunes: http://marcobernard.ca/itunesPour être gardé à jour de toutes les primeurs qui s'en viennent dans les prochaines semaines: marcobernard.ca/primeursMon site internet: marcobernard.caMa page Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmarcobernardMon profil Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmarcobernard/Mon profil Instagram: www.instagram.com/mmarcobernardMon profil Twitter: www.twitter.com/mmarcobernardHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Brad and Scully discuss how school marketing is a love affair with customers – your parents and community. In addition, they examine how age and life stage no longer hold the same relevance and it's time to rewrite the marketing rules; and 64 online writing tools for writers, bloggers and authors. This episode's commonly asked school marketing question looks at how to use storytelling to engage your school community. This week's school marketing example: Brighton Grammar's wonderful website communication point, Understanding Boys. The rants and raves segment looks at why every election goes negative in the end. Episode links: Make love, not war https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/make-love-not-war/ It's time to rewrite the marketing rules on age and generation https://www.marketingmag.com.au/hubs-c/time-rewrite-marketing-rules-age-generation/ 64 online writing tools for writers, bloggers and authors https://writingcooperative.com/64-online-writing-tools-for-writers-bloggers-authors-40128393adce MindNode https://mindnode.com/ How to use storytelling to engage your school community http://info.imageseven.com.au/school-marketing-blog/how-to-use-storytelling-to-engage-your-school-community Understanding Boys https://www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au/understanding-boys/

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a podcast? What the steps are? This week, I'm going to walk you through my process, step by step. I'm going to give you a better understanding of what it takes to make a podcast, take some of the mystery and scariness out of podcasting, and give you actionable steps to follow to make your own podcast. Couple quick updates to this episode: I now use MP3 chapters instead of writing time stamps for each paragraph. My show is also now hosted on Simplecast, so my workflow has gotten a lot faster/easier. Want the cheat sheet? Here's an updated PDF of my podcast production workflow. Key Takeaways: Post-production seems to be the most difficult and time consuming part of podcasting. Fortunately, it's also the easiest to outsource. Consider hiring an editor or assistant to take care of it for you. If you don't have much free time to invest in your podcast, keep it simple. Share something valuable in 3-10 minutes. Mind mapping is a great creative exercise that helps me capture all the things I want to talk about related to my topic. Create presets and templates for your tracks and use them every week. Be ruthless about editing both before and after recording. Creating an email newsletter for every episode can be time consuming, but it's important if you want to build an list of people that you can sell to later down the road. Don't be afraid to share your older episodes on social media. Grab a takeaway from the episode and post it with a link to the episode. In this episode I'm going to walk you through my entire podcasting process, but I want to start with a question from a listener. Emily Carlton asks: How long did your entire process take when you first started, and how long does it take now? In what areas have you become more efficient to save time? When I first started, each episode was taking me around 5-10 hours (sometimes more). It feels like it takes less time now, but not by much. The time it takes to produce a podcast depends on the format and how much work you want to put into it to make it awesome. If you're ok with your episode being a little on the short side, if you don't want to super detailed or lengthy episode notes, then you could probably record and publish an episode in an hour or two. A few things that saved me a lot of time: Learning how to edit quickly in Logic Pro X, how to save plugin settings as defaults, and how to create channel strip and project templates. The Three Parts of Podcasting: Preperation, Recording, and Post-Production My podcasting process can be broken down into three parts; Preparation, Recording, and Post Production. Preparation includes things like researching what people are interested in learning about, coming up with topics, researching those topics, and writing an outline for the episode. Recording is making sure your audio gear is setup, connected and ready to go, then hitting record and doing the show (and live streaming if that's a thing you do). Post-production is editing the audio file (or files, if you have guests or co-hosts), bouncing it out to an MP3 file, tagging the file, writing show notes, uploading those things to the website for publishing, creating the email newsetter, then promoting the episode on social media. What's the Most Time Consuming Part of Podcasting? Robert Guzzo asks: Can you estimate the percentage of time & effort you devote to each: preparation, recording, post-production & publishing? I'm asking more for an estimate on which parts of the process take the most time–does prep take up the majority of the overall effort for an effort, or is post-production the biggest slice of the pie? You can either do the bulk of the work up front or later in post-production. For example, when I'm doing solo shows, I write out almost the entire show before I record it. Then I don't have as much work on the editing or the show note writing section. If I'm doing an interview, I have an basic outline but I don't know what's going to be said, so I write the show notes afterwards. It's very time consuming but that's just how it goes. As I told Robert in the chat before the show, it depends on when you want to do the work. If you do more work up front, the post-production work of writing show notes will require less time. Pre-Production There are three main parts to pre-production: Choosing a topic for the episode Mindmapping (brainstorming) Writing the outline 1. Choosing a Topic Choosing a topic involves a lot of research. When searching for topics for my show, I'm asking myself: What questions have people been asking? What do I wish I knew when I started? What haven't I taught about yet? What are the basics? What are common mistakes that people make? Daniela asks: How much writing do you do in preparation for a podcast episode? I like to write out between 800 and 3000 words for my episodes. That takes me between 20 and 45 minutes to read out loud. You don't have to do long episodes, though. Short shows can be just as valuable, and many people even prefer short podcasts. Longer shows take more time and effort, so plan accordingly. If you don't have much free time to invest in your podcast, keep it simple. Share something valuable in 3-10 minutes. 2. Mind Mapping Alex Kelerman asked: What goes into writing an outline for your podcast? Do you just use bullets for the main ideas and develop things live, or do you go in depth? I like to create the structure of my outline in a mindmapping app called Mindnode ($29). I start off with the main topic in the middle and add any sub-topics (the main points I want to discuss). Then I go one level deeper and write out my basic talking points (bullet items). You can view an example of what that looks like here. Mind mapping is a great creative exercise that helps me capture all the things I want to talk about related to my topic. I talked more about this process in episode 17: Using Great Outlines to Keep Your Listener's Attention. While I'm mind mapping, I'm also doing research online to see what other people have written about the topic, just to make sure I don't miss or forget anything. It often sparks new ideas or uncovers gold nuggets that I can then bring into the show. 3. Writing the Outline Once I'm happy with my mind map outline, I export the text into a writing app called Typed. I like Typed, but there are many great writing apps including IA Writer, Ulysses, NVAlt, and Sublime Text. Since I do all my writing in Markdown, I like these apps because they play nice with Markdown, but you could write in any text editor. So I export the text from Mindnode and put it into a new text document in Typed, then I start writing. I start with the intro; how I'm going to introduce the episode to my audience. Then I move on to filling in details related to my main points. I dedicate an hour or two (sometimes more) every week to writing, but I often spread it out into 3-4 different writing sessions. Show Time (Recording) I stream live every Monday, so I review my show notes about an hour before showtime. I'll often jump in the seanwes chatroom to see if anyone has any questions that I can answer in the show. You can do this yourself: Jump on Twitter or Slack and ask your audience if they have any thoughts or questions related to your topic. This can spark some great conversations and give you more things to talk about during your show; it also gives your audience a sense of participation. After reviewing the show notes, I start preparing for recording. I turn off any streaming services (Dropbox, Backblaze, Google Drive) that might be hogging bandwidth. I make sure all my gear is ready to go, then do a test recording to make sure everything is working as it should be. I turn notifications off and silence my iPhone, then I hit record (very important) and start the show. After I'm done recording, I hit stop and save the file (very important). Post Production There are five sections to my post-production workflow: Editing and mixing Writing show notes Bouncing, tagging and uploading the MP3 Creating the featured image for the show notes page Admin work (creating the post in WordPress, uploading the show notes, creating and sending the Mailchimp email newsletter) Post production seems to be the most difficult and time consuming part of podcasting. Fortunately, it's also the easiest to outsource. Consider hiring an editor or assistant to take care of it for you. Want to get your post-production work done faster? Check out epsiode 15: 7 Tips to Make Podcast Post Production Easier. Want to hire a podcast editor? Check out episode 8: 10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Podcast Editor. 1. Editing I open up my Logic project and I apply presets that I've made for the tracks. In most cases, I already have plugins setup and configured for vocal tracks. These presets are called Channel Strip Settings. Create presets and templates for your tracks and use them every week. I adjust EQ and compression if needed, add the intro and outro music, then edit the show. Editing includes removing umms and other filler words and cleaning up any long pauses or mistakes. I used to do an editing pass before starting to write the show notes, but lately I've been editing while writing show notes. I found that it saves me a little bit of time. Be ruthless about editing both before and after recording. 2. Writing Show Notes I open the text document that I used for my outline, and start working to turn my outline into something that looks more like a blog post. I add TimeJump links to the beginning of each paragraph so that people can go to the time in the audio player that corresponds with that section of the show notes. Update: I no longer add TimeJump links, but I'm still using Markdown. I wrote more about my new process for creating show notes here. As I'm listening and writing show notes, if I notice any additional things in the recording that need to be edited, I'll take care of it. 3. Bouncing the File After editing and show notes are done, I bounce (export) the audio to an MP3 file. I export the audio file in stereo at 128kbps. I tag the MP3 file with the proper metadata using an app called Tagr. Tagr costs $10 but it's faster than using iTunes to add the neccessary information to your MP3. I've also got a cool text shortcut that uses Keyboard Maestro to automatically fill in the information, but I'll have to do a screencast on that later. Afer tagging, the MP3 file is ready for uploading to my hosting service (Simplecast). 4. Creating the Featured Image I create a featured image for the episode using Sketch (you could use also use Photoshop or Pixelmator. My featured images are 1600x800px, just a simple colored background with a little texture, and the type is our brand font, Le Monde Courier. I export the image as a JPG, then use an app called ImageOptim to reduce the size of the file (so it loads faster). Update: I no longer create custom features images for episodes. I probably should though. 5. Upload and Schedule the Episode in Simplecast Update: When I first recorded the episode, my show was hosted on a WordPress site. It is now hosted on Simplecast, so I'll share instructions for that here instead. Publishing a new episode in Simplecast is easy: I simply enter the title, upload the MP3 file, add the episode summary and episode notes, then save and schedule the draft. You can see the step here if you'd like. I usually proof-read the post and fix any formatting, spelling, or grammatical errors before publishing or scheduling an episode. 6. Mailchimp Email Newsletter Update: I'm not sending email newsletters currently either. I use Mailchimp to send emails for every episode to my email list. If you haven't started an email newsletter for your podcast yet, I recommend it. For my email newsletters, I upload the featured image, copy the description from the beginning of my show notes, then add the takeaways and highlights. I close each newsletter with a personal note about the episode. Creating an email newsletter for every episode can be time consuming, but it's important if you want to build an email list of people that you can sell to later down the road. 7. Wrapping Up After I finish the email newsletter, I'm almost done. This is when I start celebrating because I know I'm getting close to the finish line! I double check everything, look over my process list to make sure I didn't forget to do anything. I schedule the blog post and email newsletter, and then I'm done! After the episode goes live, I post a link on Twitter. I try to give the audience a taste of what I'm going to talk about in the episode, and I also include the featured image. Quick tip: Don't be afraid to share your older content on Twitter. Grab a takeaway from the episode and post it with a link to the episode. Q&A Robert Guzzo and Aneeqah Naeem asked: Do you have any tips for streamlining the podcasting process to make it more efficent? I was thinking about this, and I can't remember ever eliminating any steps from my process. If anything, I've added more steps. There are a few apps I use that save me time. Text Expander is great, it allows you to type a couple keys and then some replacement text gets dropped in. So for example, instead of having to write out http://thepodcastdude.com, I can just hit ‘tpd, and Text Expander will turn that into the URL. If you aren't using Text Expander yet, you should be. Another great time saver has been using templates in Logic. I have templates for projects, templates for channel strips, and I've even customized the default settings for my commonly used plugins. I talked more about time saving tips in episode 15, so go check that out if you haven't yet. I've found that the more you do something, the easier it gets. The first dozen podcast episodes are hard because the process is new. Once you become familiar with it, you don't have to think about it and it becomes muscle memory. If you are pressed for time, make your show shorter. I was listening to an audiobook last week called Pitch Anything. In this book, author Oren Klaff describes how most people's attention span only lasts around 20 minutes before needing to be “reset”. There's no reason why you couldn't make a show shorter than 20 minutes. Like I always say, just make it valuable. Cool Stuff to Check Out: Recommended Gear: https://kit.com/thepodcastdude Podcast: https://thepodcastdude.simplecast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodcastdude Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thepodcastdude Successful Podcasting: http://successfulpodcasting.com Simplecast Blog: http://blog.simplecast.com/

Today I'm sharing my process for writing outlines. If you've never written an outline for your podcast before, I'm going to teach you how today. What does a podcast outline do for you? It helps you stay focused. It helps you make sure you cover all the topics you want to cover, or ask or answer the right questions. It helps you keep the episode on track. Listeners want to know what they're going to get from a show. You may have recorded an epic episode with tons of great advice and takeaways, but if you don't tell the listeners in advance what they can expect, they won't know what's coming. People will tune out if they don't know to expect or what the point of the episode is. In this episode, you'll learn how to outline your episodes and explain the content of your episode at the start of your episode so you can keep people listening (and subscribing) to your show. Highlights, Takeaways & Quick Wins The purpose of outlining is to keep you focused on the big picture things before you dive into the small details. Start your outline with your big idea. This will be the main topic of the episode. In your intro, tell your listeners what they can expect. Explain to them why this topic matters and why they should care. You don't have to do any real writing inside of a mind map outline. It's just for laying out the main sections and big ideas of the episode. Invest some time every week doing additional research on your topic. Find out what other people are saying about your topic. Find and address any counter-arguments. Why Outline? If you've never done outlines before for your podcast, I recommend trying it. If you don't have an outline, you won't have structure. Your show won't feel like it has direction. You might forget important things. If you're doing an interview, you might miss important questions or forget to talk about certain things. While doing an interview, it's ok to go with the flow and the conversation, but your listeners will appreciate if you prepare topics to talk about with your guest. The purpose of outlining is to keep you focused on the big picture things before you dive into the small details. If you try to write out an episode from start to finish, it's easy to get bogged down in the details of one section and lose sight of the big picture. But don't take my word for it. Listen to what these folks have to say about outlining: Scotty: I've been doing mind mapping to begin my process of outlining. I select the main takeaways that I can focus on and then prepare the outline. Sometimes my mind goes off the outline but that's alright. Mind maps have been huge to stop me from staring at the cursor blinking wondering where to start. Garrett: Outlining definitely benefits me. It helps me get my thoughts organized in advance so I can just start typing away and get the rough draft finished. I do think it's important to not stick strictly to the outline. Sometimes you're writing and you realize the order should be different, or you need to add something, or remove something, and that's okay. The outline isn't the definitive. Let's start by walking through the sections of a typical episode outline, and then dive into more detail about each piece. Please feel free to adapt this outline to meet your needs. This is how I outline and I hope it will give you a nice starting point but it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. How to Start a Podcast Episode Outline Scotty asked: Do you have your headline set before you plan your attack? Or do you start to write your outline then form an engaging headline from there? Now, Scotty said headline, but I think he means title. I always start with the Main Topic or the Big Idea. This can also be the title of your episode, but you don't have to have the title before you start writing the outline. You can change the title later if you want. Start your outline with your big idea. This will be the main topic of the episode. After you have your main topic, what is your hook? What perspective or opinions do you have that are unique or interesting about this topic? What are your listeners going to take away from the show? After you have your topic and hook, start writing your intro. Think about how you're going to introduce this topic or idea to your audience. After you have your main topic and intro, start thinking about the main points related to that topic that you want to make. These will be your headers. These are the main sub-topics or ideas that will make up the meat of your episode. You should also address counter arguments after you've made your main points, but I'll talk more about that in a bit. Finally, you'll need to do a recap of what you talked about in the show, just to summarize everything. Then you'll do your outro. Let's get into the details of each piece of your outline. First, the intro. Your Intro Should Introduce You, Your Show, and the Topic of the Episode If you're just starting your podcast, it's important to tell the listener a little bit about yourself. Tell the audience who you are, what you do for work. Tell them how old you are and if you have a family. Tell them what you do for fun in your free time. Talk about your hobbies. Talk about your goals for the future. You don't have to go over all your personal details in every episode, but remember that new listeners join all the time. It's not a bad idea to do a quick introduction at the beginning of every episode just for the brand new folks. Talk about why you're doing your podcast. Tell your audience what your show is about. It's ok to elaborate in your first episode, but try to describe the goal of your podcast in a single sentence in future episodes. Tell your listeners who your show is for. What kind of people do you want listening to your podcast? Is there anyone you don't want in your audience? For example, my podcast is for people who care about making great podcasts. People who are interested in learning about audio and writing and technology and everything that goes along with podcasting. If you aren't passionate about podcasting, this show isn't for you. I'm not trying to reach everyone with my podcast, I only want the people that care intensely about podcasting. In your intro, tell your listeners what they can expect. Explain to them why this topic matters and why they should care. Talk about what problem you're going to solve for them, or how the information can help them. Tell them what they are going to learn about or takeaway from the episode. After you've introduced yourself and told your listener what you're going to talk about, then it's time to get into the meat of the show; the main points. Key Points So you have your main topic. What do you want to talk about or share with your audience about this topic? Do you have any stories that you can share? Do you have any great blogs posts you can mention and discuss? This is where starting outlines in mind maps has been a game changer for me. For those of you wondering, I use MindNode for mind-mapping. It's a great app. Before I start doing any real writing, I add all the key points in a circle around the main idea in the mind map. Sometime I'll have an idea for a sub-topic inside of a sub-topic, so I'll throw that in real quick, but I'm not doing any real writing yet. I'm just trying to brainstorm all the big points that I want to hit. You don't have to do any real writing inside of a mind map outline. It's just for laying out the main sections and big ideas of the episode. After I have all my main points on the mind map, I start thinking about which order they should go in: Would it be better to start with this subtopic? Is there a chronological order that I should go in? What should go first? What should go in the middle? What should go last? It's really easy to drag the little topic bubbles around and rearrange them in my mind map, which is another reason I like using mind maps for outlining instead of text documents. Spend Time Researching Your Topic and Key Points You should do some research before you get on the mic. What are other people saying about the thing you're talking about? Bring a couple examples to share. Read related blogs posts. Watch videos. Even if you think you know a lot about a topic, there are probably still things you can learn from other people. Invest some time every week doing additional research on your topic. After you have all your sub-topics and sub-sub-topics laid out, dive in and start expanding those. This is the point where I export my mind map as a text document and import the text into my writing application, which is Typed (at the moment). Talk About the Counter Points After you finish writing about your main sub-topics, think about counter-points or opposing arguments. This is something I learned about in writing class in college. You can strengthen your own argument by anticipating opposing arguments and addressing them before someone else gets a chance to bring them up. It doesn't always apply, but it's still a good habit to develop. In fact, I'll do it right now. I'm thinking about counter arguments to my argument of “Outlining is a good idea.” What argument could someone make that counters mine? You could argue that outlining in too much detail and reading from that outline can suck the life out of your delivery. Sean McCabe and I discussed this in episode five of my podcast. My counter argument to that would be: Yes, writing and then reading an entire blog post can sound stale and lifeless, but only if you don't write like you talk or if you aren't good at reading what you've written in a way that is dynamic and interesting. Also, I don't think that most formats need that detailed of an outline. When I start doing interviews, I'm not going to write out my thoughts about every sub-topic. I want it to be a conversation, not me reading out a paragraph and then letting my guest respond. That'd be pretty terrible. Do some research and see what other people are saying about your topic. Find and address any counter-arguments. Try to find people who disagree with your opinion about your topic. What are they saying? What arguments are they making? Are any of their arguments valid? If not, why? Address them in your show. Try to put yourself in someone else's head. Why do they think that way about that topic or idea? Recap Your Episode After you touch on your main points, go back through and collect the most important thoughts and points for your recap section. Think of this as the Too Long, Didn't Read section of your outline. Make a quick summery of the best ideas of your outline. This is your last chance to give your listeners some takeaways that will stick with them. What to Put In Your Episode Outro There are a few things you need to do in your outro. 1. Thank your listeners. They just invested time listening to you. Make sure you tell them that you are grateful. 2. Ask for a review on Apple Podcasts. Make it easy for people to leave a review of your show, give them a link. The best time to ask for a review is right after you've provided a bunch of value to your listener. Many of your listeners will want to help you out. Remind the listeners that Apple Podcasts reviews can help your show get new listeners which will build the community. Good for you, but also good for them. 3. Read an Apple Podcasts review or other feedback you get. This creates a personal connection and shows the other listeners that you pay attention to your audience. 4. Tell people where they can find you online. Don't assume that people know where to find you. Share your website, Twitter, Instagram, Linked In, Facebook, anywhere that you want your audience to find and interact with you online. 5. Ask for feedback. Ask for your listener's thoughts and opinions. Ask them for permission to share those things on future episodes of the show. It might even become a topic for a future episode. 6. If you know next week's topic, tease it. TV shows do this all the time. It's a great way to get people excited for your next episode. It gives them something to look forward to. Of course, this only works if you have topics planned in advance. Episode Recap: Listeners want to know what to expect before they listen to your show. An outline can help you discover what the important takeaways are. Then you can share those takeaways in the title, show description, and intro. Don't start filling in the details before you've written your intro, main points and sub-points, and outro. For your intro, tell your audience who you are and what you're going to share in the episode. For your main points, thank about and share the most important things you can think of that are related to your topic. Do some research and see what other people are saying about the topics. Try to find and address any counter-arguments. For your recap, collect the most important thoughts and points. Summarize the best ideas of your outline. The recap is your last chance to give your listeners some takeaways that will stick with them. For your outro, thank your listeners for listening to your show. Ask them for questions and feedback. Ask for a review in Apple Podcasts. Read an Apple Podcasts review. Tell them where they can find you online. Tease the topic for your next episode if you know it. Q&A Christopher asks: How do you approach outlines for material that works best with visual aides? Like screencasts instead of podcasting. I think it works the same way. There are some topics that I'm not going to do podcasts about. Things like mixing and mastering are very hard to teach without visual aids. I haven't tried outlining for my screencasts yet, but I'm going to start because the ideas are the same. It's still important to introduce the topic, talk about the takeaways and main points, and then do a recap and an outro. Even if I'm not writing a super long and detailed outline, it'd still be helpful for me to plan a screencast using the process I described in this episode. --- I had a thought yesterday that I posted to Twitter: Pro tip for growing an audience: Focus on what you can do for them, not what they can do for you. I was thinking about this because it's really easy as a podcaster (or writer, musician, etc) to focus on what we're getting out of the work we're putting out into the world. We think a lot about how what we're doing is going to benefit us. I've started thinking about it differently. Instead of focusing on what I'm going to get out of something, I want to focus on what I can give to my audience. It frustrates me when I see podcasters whose main motivation for growing an audience is so they can sell ads. If your focus is on getting to 15,000 downloads per episode so that you can get sponsors, it's probably not going to happen. Focus instead on delivering something valuable to the audience you do have, and answer questions for people who aren't listening to your show yet. That's how you grow an audience. /end rant More Cool Stuff to Check Out: Recommended Gear: https://kit.com/thepodcastdude Podcast: https://thepodcastdude.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepodcastdude YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thepodcastdude If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts, or share the episode with a friend. Thank you!