ADHD Goals

This episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur podcast features Laurence Pratt discussing his experiences as an entrepreneur dealing with ADHD. He talks about his journey trying to establish financial independence through print on demand, self-publishing, affiliate marketing, and consulting. Laurence shares his challenges with adaptive lifestyle changes, like taking his dog for walks and maintaining a consistent exercise routine, all of which are case studies of managing ADHD. He also explores some issues related to disclosing ADHD in a professional context, using the platform LinkedIn as an example. The episode concludes with Laurence mentioning some weekly achievements, examining his interactions with networking site Lunch Club, and reflecting on misgivings of constant phone usage necessitated by numerous business related apps. He encourages listeners to interact via a LinkedIn group he created for the podcast.

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0:00 Ep 005 - Reflections

00:11 Introduction to the ADHD Entrepreneur Podcast

01:09 A Change of Scenery: Walking in Wormwood Scrubs

02:57 Reflecting on ADHD Management and New Lifestyle

05:55 The Struggle with Scheduling and Procrastination

06:55 The Importance of Task Planning

08:29 The Challenge of Writing an 'About' Page

12:45 Exploring LinkedIn and the Fear of Sharing about ADHD

16:46 Understanding Workplace Relationships: The Four Tendencies

20:31 Setting Up a LinkedIn Group and Celebrating Wins

26:59 The Influx of Apps and Fear of Distraction

30:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

ADHD Entrepreneur: New Year, New Challenges and Expanding Business Horizons

In the first episode of the ADHD entrepreneur podcast for 2024, host Laurence Pratt updates listeners on continuing his journey of building passive income and financial freedom while handling ADHD. He discusses his Christmas break, updates on projects like Amazon KDP, print on demand, and the advancement on his freelance website. He highlights the positive impacts of being self-employed and the flexibility it offers. He also reveals plans to make more strategic decisions in choosing his marketplaces and transitioning to Shopify to streamline his online business. Laurence also intends to offer freelance services in UX website audits, user interviews, and usability testing. Lastly, he unveils the new podcast's website and his plans to ramp up his social media presence.

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0:00 Ep 004 - Stubbornness, Pivots & Marketplaces

00:11 Introduction to the ADHD Entrepreneur Podcast

01:00 Welcome Back and Catching Up

01:35 Christmas Break and Coping Strategies

01:39 Updates on Amazon KDP and Print-on-Demand Projects

01:53 Exploring the World of Freelance and LinkedIn

02:10 The Journey with Print on Demand and Marketplaces

02:23 The Christmas Holiday Experience

06:59 Progress with Amazon KDP

12:03 Venturing into Print-on-Demand

19:04 The Shift to Shopify

21:14 Freelance Services and LinkedIn Profile Update

23:58 Setting Up the Podcast's Website and Social Media

25:08 The Editing Process and Podcast Production

26:59 Wrapping Up and Motivation for the New Year

ADHD Entrepreneur: Navigating the Challenges of Self-Employment

In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Podcast, I discuss the week's productivity, challenges and plans for the future. I go over struggles like time blindness, prioritization, and the anxiety of self-promotion. I also delve into problems encountered with edited podcast episodes, marketing for Amazon KDP books, and the creation of a website. I then wrap up by discussing the plan to promote print-on-demand products and a strategy going forward with LinkedIn to alleviate financial fears. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and reflections from the journey of self-employment.

0:00 Ep 003 - Time Blindness, Prioritisation & Fear!

00:06 Introduction and Overview

00:22 Time Management and Prioritization Challenges

00:43 The Importance of Planning and Scheduling

03:28 The Struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome

05:08 Overcoming Anxiety and Fear

05:46 Progress on Amazon KDP Marketing

07:27 Planning for the Upcoming Week

08:29 Addressing Financial Anxiety

09:16 Balancing Freelancing and Business Building

10:21 The Role of LinkedIn in Freelancing

10:56 Conclusion and Look Ahead

The Beginning of a 12-Month Journey: Strategies, Achievements, and Future Goals

In this podcast episode, host Laurence Pratt shares his journey of the first week of his 12-month challenge to generate passive income from online businesses. He discusses his strategies to tackle life admin and declutter his physical and digital space as he likened his approach to Abraham Lincoln's axe-sharpening quote. Laurence also recounts his efforts to understand his recently diagnosed ADHD and how it affects his work. He shares his physical and mental wellbeing goals, utilisation of the GTD system, and the practice of creating SOPs for his businesses. During the episode, Lawrence delves into his method for dealing with tasks – competing against his ADHD chimp– modeled on Dr. Steven Peters' Chimp Paradox theory. The episode concludes with expectations for future episodes, where he plans to discuss his progress in Print-On-Demand and Amazon KDP projects.

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Podcast

00:20 The Importance of Life Admin and Preparation

01:18 Dealing with Clutter and Organizing Physical Space

02:35 Addressing Digital Clutter and Organizing Digital Space

04:02 Improving Mental Health and Managing ADHD

05:07 Physical Decluttering and Organizing Efforts

06:32 Digital Decluttering and Organizing Efforts

10:24 Planning for Future Organization and Productivity

16:24 Reflections on ADHD and Productivity Strategies

25:45 Conclusion and Future Plans

Starting an Entrepreneurial Journey Despite ADHD: The 12-Month Challenge

In the first episode of 'The ADHD Entrepreneur' podcast, Laurence introduces his personal 12-month challenge to earn online passive income through various projects while navigating the obstacles presented by ADHD. Laurence, a recently diagnosed individual, shares his 12 years of experience as a UX designer and digital marketer and aims to tackle his tendency towards procrastination which has held him back from fully launching his side projects.

Laurence plans to immerse himself in a host of ventures like print-on-demand, Kindle Direct Publishing, freelancing, coaching, online courses, and more.

He emphasises the podcast is not expert advice, but a personal journey in entrepreneurship while dealing with ADHD, and it also offers an opportunity for accountability and interaction with listeners as part of the journey.

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:52 Understanding ADHD and Entrepreneurship

01:52 My Journey to Entrepreneurship

03:07 The Struggles of Procrastination and ADHD

09:01 The Motivation Behind the 12-Month Challenge

16:40 The Side Projects: Print on Demand and Amazon KDP

20:41 The Future Projects: Affiliate Marketing, Online Courses, and Social Media

28:52 Conclusion and What to Expect Next

Hey there! I’m Laurence Pratt, ADHD Coach and your host of the ADHD Goals podcast! If you’re someone with ADHD or supporting someone who has it, then you’re in the right place!

Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming. There’s so much to juggle—time, tasks, emotions—and it can seem like chaos. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to navigate it alone!

On ADHD Goals, we’re diving into real stories, expert interviews, and bite-sized episodes packed with coaching tips to help you take back control from the chaos. Every week, I’ll bring you two episodes: one with ADHD professionals sharing their insights, and another where I’ll give you practical strategies to make life with ADHD just a little bit easier.

Whether you’re looking to improve your focus, manage your emotions, or simply feel more understood, this podcast is for YOU. Together, we’ll embrace the ups and downs of ADHD and discover how to thrive.

So hit subscribe, and let’s set some ADHD goals, one step at a time!

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