Hosts:

🎤 Marc A. Pitman, CSP – Speaker, coach, and visionary wall demolisher 🎤 Emily Pitman – Systems and spaces designer, master planner

Episode Summary

In this inaugural episode of Still Figuring It Out, Marc and Emily Pitman dive into the Four Questions for the Quarter, a structured yet organic way they approach planning, growth, and creativity. With humor, warmth, and insight, they explore:

• The chaos and creativity of Emily's brainstorming process
• Marc's quest for intentional client outreach
• The balance between building systems and preserving creative energy
• Finding time and space for writing goals

All while navigating the fun dynamics of co-hosting and co-creating!

🕒 Timestamps & Key Topics:

⏳ [00:00:03] – Welcome & introductions ⏳ [00:00:08] – Emily's "neon post-it" mind & Marc's admiration for her unique system ⏳ [00:01:15] – A bit of sibling banter: shady backgrounds and cat boxes ⏳ [00:02:04] – Establishing the podcast's structure and episode count ⏳ [00:03:09] – Introduction to Four Questions for the Quarter ⏳ [00:06:00] – Question #1: Where will I be getting clients? (Marc's focus on intentional networking) ⏳ [00:08:00] – Question #1 (Emily): What systems do I want settled into habits? (Balancing structure and creativity) ⏳ [00:09:16] – Question #2: How do I balance launching a new thing with paying tuition? (Marc's metaphor of life as a cupcake 🍰) ⏳ [00:12:15] – Question #2 (Emily): How many words will I write? (Tracking writing progress & using Scrivener) ⏳ [00:17:39] – Wrapping up and reflections on tracking progress

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Marc's "Client Question": Being intentional about outreach rather than relying solely on inbound opportunities. ✅ Emily's "Systems Question": Building habits that free up creative energy rather than draining it. ✅ Marc's "Balance Question": Protecting revenue streams while embracing new ventures. ✅ Emily's "Writing Question": Tracking progress and defining what "counts" as writing.

🎙️ Favorite Quotes:

Marc: "Life is a cupcake—protect the base because the frosting won't hold itself up!" 🧁 Emily: "I feel a little used…like a cat who got a fancy box and never used it again." 🐱 Marc: "Did you just do your homework during class and ruin recess for the rest of us?" 😆 Emily: "If I can automate systems, I can be creative somewhere else." 🎨

📌 What's Next?

Part 2 of the Four Questions Series! 📝 In the next episode, Marc & Emily continue unpacking their quarterly questions and dive deeper into balancing productivity, creativity, and life.

📢 Connect With Us:

🌐 Podcast Website: [Insert Link] 📲 Follow Marc on Twitter: [Insert Link] 📲 Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: [Insert Link]

💬 Join the conversation! What's your question for the quarter? Share it with us on social media! 🚀

This episode was full of laughs, reflections, and thoughtful strategy—subscribe and stay tuned as we figure it out together! 🎧✨ Thank you Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass