December 19, 2016

A Closer Look at Automation with Wade Foster

31 minutes

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On this week’s episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I will be chatting with Wade Foster. Wade is the co-founder and CEO of the automation platform Zapier, which helps people automate their work by allowing connections between various apps. Wade and I will talk about how to get started with automation, and how to work your way through it. Listen up on this episode as we discuss:

The correct pronunciation of Zapier, and the mission envisioned by Wade and his co-founder Bryan that pushed them to create Zapier.

Instances where automation is more harmful than useful to productivity.

How people start with simple tasks when integrating automation into their routines, and whether it starts from the workplace or at home.

Keeping your automation efforts aligned amidst trial and errors by revisiting the original intent of doing so, and dealing with noise brought about by automation through Zapier.

Wade’s thoughts on automation, or replication and delegation to another individual, to simplify tasks.

The process from manual to automation or delegation, and how Wade tracks these to remind himself that it needs checking and paying attention to.

How the Zapier team remains on top of updates, changes, and even systems issues with the numerous apps they integrate.

Account security and privacy and how the Zapier team communicate these effectively to their clients/users.

What people need to think about and do when considering automation. Plus, an XKDC comic that can serve as a good guide.

Relevant Links

The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier

The Best Type of Automation - Productivityist

3 Lists to Freedom | Chris Ducker

Case Study: Paul Jarvis - How to Build Your Email List as an Author | Zapier

The Productivityist Podcast 60: Less Doing with Ari Meisel - Productivityist

Workflow | Powerful automation made simple.

xkcd: Is It Worth the Time?

Wade Foster (@wadefoster) | Twitter

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