Real World Productivity

Real World Productivity

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Real World Productivity episodes

  • Episode 19 - Focus, Build, Delegate with Kyle Gray

     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
        • 35 min
      • Episode 18 - Fire, Ready, Aim with Liam Martin

        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/

        36 min
      • Episode 17 - Simon Lau and Otter.ai
        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 leave the rest”!
        Resources Mentioned:
        Otter - https://productivity.academy/otterai
        Trello -  https://productivity.academy/trello
        Slack - https://productivity.academy/slack
        Todoist - https://productivity.academy/todoist
        Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/diving-into-otter-ai-with-simon-lau/
        34 min
      • Episode 16 - Hernan Vazquez - Follow Up With An Action Taker
        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
        17 min
      • Episode 15 - Take The Best And Leave The Rest - Dr. Dominique Chlup
        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 listener that wants see how beneficial Dominique’s coaching would be can reach out via her website for a free call: www.DominiqueChlup.com just mention that you are coming from the Real World Productivity Podcast.
        There are a lot of great resources mentioned, I’ve listed them below for easy reference.
        Productivity Planner
        Best Self Journal
        Do.List app
        Unroll.me
        Repurpose.io
        GTD
        Otter.ai
        Tropical MBA podcast episode “First step as an entrepreneur”
        Unique Ability
        Dominique’s Book Recommendations
        The Exquisite Risk
        Getting Things Done
        Getting Things Done New Edition
        Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-15-take-the-best-and-leave-the-rest-dr-dominique-chlup/
        47 min
      • Episode 14 - Balancing Stats With Matt Sidhom Of StatGeek
        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
        Check out the full post and more here: https://productivity.academy/podcast/episode-14-balancing-stats-with-matt-sidhom-of-statgeek/
        25 min
      • Episode 13 - Tracking Yourself To Make The Most Of Your Limited Time - Samer Abousalbi
        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
        28 min
      • Tracking Yourself To Make The Most Of Your Limited Time - Samer Abousalbi
        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
        28 min
      • Episode 12 - Choose Your Own Adventure: Leanna McGrath, Executive Coach
        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/
        26 min
      • Episdode 12 - Choose Your Own Adventure: Leanna McGrath, Executive Coach
        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/
        26 min

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