Productivity Academy For Online Entrepreneurs

Rob Gelb, co-founder of Kindaba, BriefingRoom, and more joined me for a great conversation about team building, remote work, and how effective communication is so important for everyone inside an organization - it’s not just a personal relationship skill...and what you can do to improve it in your business. There’s a lot more than just communication in this episode - check it out! Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-29-radical-remote-team-building-with-rob-gelb/ Listen to this week’s show and learn:  Why specific remote systems may not work for all How to learn & implement effective communication in your business Strengths behind having co-founders & the conversations you should be having Mentioned in the episode  Kindaba BriefingRoom Radical Candor The Founder’s Dilemmas

Jonathan Cronstedt, or JCron, joined me for a look into his priorities, the importance of mentorship and learning, as well as a look at why an on-site team makes sense for him and Kajabi. We covered a lot of ground in the 30 minutes of the podcast recording - if you’re interested in how JCron, or someone at his level, organizes himself and where he places his time and energy to get the most out of himself, his business, and his team, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode of the Real World Productivity podcast. Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-28-putting-priorities-first-interview-with-jcron-president-of-kajabi/ Listen to this week’s show and learn: The power of a good mentor - and potential pitfalls Where prioritization can provide the most leverage Why an on-site team might be a better fit than going remote Mentioned in the episode  Kajabi free trial & course Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility A Man

Ben Dell of MissingLettr and HeySummit joined me, Adam Moody, on the Real World Productivity Podcast to share with Productivity Academy podcast listeners more about his background as a web agency and the move into Saas development. His background has given him some unique insights and the ability to create some amazing tools (I’m a paying user of MissingLettr and recommend it for anyone doing written content production that has a social media presence). We dove into several topics as well as the role of automation in the online landscape today and moving forward and how to look at the best ways to balance content production, quality, automation, and time invested. If you produce any sort of content online, own or help run a business that has a social media presence, or are interested in behind-the-scenes with a SaaS company founder, check out this episode! Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-27-automation-with-quality-ben-dell-of-missinglettr-heysummit/ Listen t

In this Real World Productivity Podcast episode Manuel Bruschi, CEO of Timeular, joins us to talk about Timeular, how important physical activity is, team building - and remote teams specifically, automation, and so much more. This is a great episode with a lot of topics - be sure to listen if you’re interested in hearing how a CEO that took an idea from concept to Kickstarter to growth stage has built his team and manages his personal life while finding time to stay focused and enjoy time away from the computer. With every guest to the podcast, I ask them what their current book they recommend is - here’s the pick for this episode: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way Listen to this week’s show and learn: How Timeular manages onboarding new employees in a helpful and new (to me) way! How going fully remote can mean great products and services Introducing some “randomness” into team meetings for better results What Manuel does for time management as CEO that goes beyond Timeular use Che

Kamil Rudnicki of Timecamp.com joined me for a great episode about time management and the importance of tracking time - especially for managers and business owners. While we talked at length about time tracking we also dove into several other interesting topics such as balancing high productivity and performance with downtime and what you can do in those times where you’re lacking motivation or energy and aren’t sure what to do. Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-25-tracking-time-for-success-with-kamil-rudnicki-of-timecamp/ Mentioned in the episode  TimeCamp Omnifocus Trello HeySpace Apple Notes Gmail Kamil Rudnicki on Twitter

It’s no secret that I like to read (and learn). Books have been hugely important to me in nearly all areas of my life. In the realm of productivity, time management, and team building, there are some amazing resources out there, but also a lot of information to get through. I really enjoy finding out what books and other learning sources people that I listen to, talk to, and engage with are using to improve their lives, businesses, and to help others - and my goal here is to do the same. As a bonus, Dr. Dominique Chlup joined me to discuss our favorite books (and more) of the past year. And no - it’s not just a cut and dried list of “how to” or “productivity hacks” books! We’ve got a wide range and Dominique really brought her A-game to the episode with some great insights that have added several more books to my list! Listen to this week’s show and learn: Which recommendation is NOT a book - and why you should still look into it One workbook that could be the best “reading” that you and your team do this

 Ean Price-Murphy, founder of Moxie Bookkeeping joins us for this episode to talk about her experience starting and growing a bookkeeping business that’s been successfully providing services since 2003. Ean has a lot of experience not only in starting and running a business but with finding out the best ways to find a good fit when making a hire, building a team, and providing feedback and input even when she herself isn’t a fan of meetings… Find out all about that and more with this podcast episode! With every guest to the podcast, I ask them what their current book they recommend is - here’s the “3 pack” for Ean: Emyth Revisited Getting Things Done Profit First Listen to this week’s show and learn: A simple, and effective, metric to choosing a new tool, system or hire How to do meetings for owners that don’t like them The signs that you need a manager - and what to do Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-23-black-and-white-bookkeeping-with-ean-price-

Christopher Sutton of Musical-U brought up a topic that hasn’t been featured yet on the Real World Productivity podcast - mindset and mindfulness. How much does your mindset and “internal” game matter to building a business and becoming more productive? Short answer...it’s a huge part of mastering these areas and growing. It’s also an incredibly complex and deep topic, one that I will certainly be talking to Christopher about again in the future. If you’re interested in hearing about the ways that mindset and mindfulness have come about and played an important role in Christopher’s life and helping him develop and grow a successful business - this episode is for you.  There’s a lot to take away and consider for use in your own life - like many important areas, it’s an ongoing conversation with ourselves and the real world application. Mentioned in the episode  Meditation For Beginners https://productivity.academy/meditationforbeginners  The Untethered Soul https://productivity.academy/unteth

 Tom Morkes, the man behind dozens and dozens of big online launches, joined me for a great conversation about one of the key components of creating successful launches that don’t require tons of money - relationships. That’s right, whether you’re already at 7 figures or just starting out, building relationships now that are meaningful and genuine pays off. Taking the time to help others but doing it in a systematic way is possible and will help you and your business. If you aren't already doing this in your business, I highly encourage you to start. If you are doing it, check out this episode and see how you could take it up a notch! For those of you that are interested, you can find Tom’s Influencer Marketing Method course that he mentioned right here: https://tommorkes.com/influencer And the other resources mentioned are here: Real Time Board Contactually Google Calendar AirTable ConvertKit Influencer Marketing Method Influence by Robert Cialdini Check out the full post and more here: ht

Kathryn Jones, the amazing funnel builder turned entrepreneur behind CF Design School joined us for her second interview on the Real World Productivity Podcast! It was great to touch base with Kathryn, this time in person, to see what she’s been up to over the past year (spoiler alert - A LOT) and how she’s been doing it all while working her systems and building a team to support her business and growth. As always, there’s a lot to pick up and put to use and this episode is no different - dive right in...just one word of warning: this was recorded live at a conference and there might be some background noise.  Mentioned in the episode   CF Design School: https://productivity.academy/cfdesignschool  Ego Is The Enemy: https://productivity.academy/egoisenemy   Kathryn’s first podcast interview: https://productivity.academy/podcast/automating-life-routine-success-kathryn-jones/  Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-20-building-bett

 Kyle Gray, the author of The Story Engine joined me for an in depth look at how he went developing a content marketing system and build the team that helped him succeed. This episode covers a lot of ground and Kyle’s unique background lends some insights that just about anyone can put to use with their business - whether or not you write, want to write, or can’t imagine doing it! So, check out the episode and let me know if you have any comments or questions. Listen to this week’s show and learn: Why The Story Engine applies to anyone putting out any kind of content What you should be looking for when building a good team (or starting) Where to get free templates and more for producing great content Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-19-focus-build-delegate-with-kyle-gray/ Mentioned in the episode  Trello Upwork Bomb Bomb

Liam Martin of TimeDoctor.com and Staff.com joined me for a great interview about his background, insights into TimeDoctor and it’s functionality for entrepreneurs, and how successfully running a remote (or not) team is one of the biggest indicators of future growth. We covered a lot of great topics that also included remote team building as mentioned and the use of KPI’s to really help manage and improve team productivity in order to build more successful businesses.  Resources Mentioned: Time Doctor - free 7-day trial: https://www.timedoctor.com/ Books: Zero To One by Peter Thiel:  https://productivity.academy/zerotoone Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://productivity.academy/radicalcandor Check out the full post and more: here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-18-fire-ready-aim-with-liam-martin/

Simon Lau, the Product Manager for Otter.ai invited me to their office to do this podcast episode - it was great to meet in person and this interview has got something for everyone. We covered a really wide range of topics that started with Simon’s background and long history in the tech world of the Bay Area and dove into Otter.ai - the AI-powered app that is making life much easier for capturing and indexing audio information. In the interview, I mentioned that Otter.ai seems like a “quantum leap” in audio, specifically, human language processing, and I mean it. If you haven’t tried it yet for meetings, transcribing video content, or just about any other speech-related use you should download it and give it a spin (free for 600 minutes of use per month!). We also discussed the use of both quantitative and qualitative metrics and their use in business - an important distinction that can sometimes get lost when we dive straight into the numbers. Check out the podcast, and remember, “Take the best, and lea

In this episode I’m talking to Hernan Vazquez, my business partner and friend, to see what changes he’s seen in his own productivity and processes over the past year. He’s definitely an action taker and someone that follows the “ready, fire, aim” idea of getting started quickly and adjusting as needed. However, he knows that a business needs more than just action - so listen in to find out how he’s dealt with building a team and more. Find out more about Hernan Vazquez here: https://hernanvazquez.com/ Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-16-hernan-vazquez-following-up-with-an-action-taker/ Tags: adam moody, productivity academy, productivity, time management, efficiency, entrepreneurship, hernan vazquez, building a team

Dr. Dominique Chlup, a coach best described by “helping people fall in love with their lives” has an amazing background and insights into productivity and organization that will benefit you no matter what your current occupation or project is. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and one of the key take-aways should be the saying “take the best and leave the rest”. My hope is that you can listen to this episode and really listen to the conversation that Dominique and I have with the aim to see what you can take away and apply in your life starting today. A quick rundown of the major areas we covered: How she achieved her own breakthrough Why investing in yourself is always a good “bet” How you get paid in more ways than just money What to say, instead of “No” What to do during turbulent transitions in life Which apps, tools, and methods does Dominique use to stay productive, organized, and focused Dominique gave a special invitation to any listeners of the Real World Productivity Podcast - any listen

Matt Sidhom, owner of StatGeek.com joins me to talk about balancing life, work, and entrepreneurship. Matt has an interesting background that has turned into entrepreneurship while starting a family and continuing with a full time position. As you can imagine, time is important to someone in Matt’s position, and it’s become more central to his productivity and efficiency since becoming an entrepreneur. Find out more about how he does it all, and the way he uses tools to manage a remote team developing a SaaS product. Resources Mentioned: Mailchimp https://mailchimp.com/ Hootsuite https://hootsuite.com/ Slack https://productivity.academy/slack Trello https://productivity.academy/trello Find Matt Here: https://twitter.com/WeAreStatGeeks sid@statgeek.com Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-14-balancing-stats-with-matt-sidhom-of-statgeek/

Samer Abousalbi, creator of iOS productivity app TimeTag joins us this week to discuss how following your interests can lead you down unexpected paths that lead to more satisfying outcomes. Along the way, Samer shares his insights with being productive and organized as a Product Manager and his favorite tools and apps to use. Not only that, but we discuss the idea of a “framework” - having a plan for your day, week, or month, that lets you put tools and apps to work for you. You can find out more about Samer at his website right here: https://www.capparsa.com/ Samer’s book recommendation: The Happiness Advantage https://productivity.academy/happinessadvantage Resources Mentioned: Trello https://productivity.academy/trello TimeTag (https://www.capparsa.com/) Deep Work by Cal Newport https://productivity.academy/deepwork Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/tracking-yourself-to-make-the-most-of-your-limited-time-samer-abousalbi

Leana McGrath, an executive growth coach with a background in startups and higher education, joins us for this Real World Productivity Podcast episode to talk about the ups and downs of startups and how productivity and growth can be affected both positively and negatively. Leanna shared tons of great information on personal productivity, business growth, and more - we’ll be checking back in with her for a deep dive podcast episode in the future! Find out more about Leanna and her coaching here: https://www.coachleanna.com/ Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episdode-12-choose-your-own-adventure-leanna-mcgrath-executive-coach/

In this Productivity Academy podcast episode I'm talking with Jordan Baker about staying productive with someone who has used tools and experience to help so many others. Jordan Baker is the founder of Focuster. He has been creating web and mobile applications for startups and established corporations for over 15 years. Resources Mentioned: 12 Rules For Life - https://productivity.academy/12rulesforlife Willpower Doesn’t Work - https://productivity.academy/willpowerdoesntwork Stealing Fire - https://productivity.academy/stealingfire Obstacle Is The Way - https://productivity.academy/obstacleistheway Stay up to date, take your productivity, processes, and time management to the next level by joining me here: https://productivity.academy/more Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-11-building-productive-future-jordan-baker-focuster/

In this Productivity Academy podcast episode I'm talking with Cedric Waldburger, founder of Sendtask.io, about his background in productivity and time management and how the Sendtask app came to be (and why!). Cedric has led an interesting entrepreneurial life, starting at age 14, and has some insights and ideas that you can apply to your own life for better focus and results. Resources Mentioned: Surely You’re Joking Mr Feynman - https://productivity.academy/surelyjokingmrfeynman SendTask.io - https://sendtask.io/ Cedric's blog - https://64things.com/