Streamlined Solopreneur: Easy Productivity & Tech Systems for Solopreneurs

Have you every wondered how some people seem to do so much? Well this week I sit down with James Rose to unlock some of the secrets of one of my favorite topics: automation. We talk about what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to take some tasks off of your plate, and off of your mind.

Show Notes

• James Rose | Twitter
• Content Snare
• James’ Zapier Mastery Course
• Zapier
• Airtable
• Calendly
• TextExpander
• Integromat
• IFTTT
• Keyboard Maestro
• AutoHotKey
• Zapier Ideas
• Automators Podcast

Sponsored by: Boosted | iThemes | CircleCI

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

Wondering how to build a following on Instagram? I was! It's my favorite social platform and I'm trying to be more intentional about the content. So I brought on Andrea Zoellner, who offered fantastic advice around IG strategy, taking great photos, and if those walls of hashtags actually work. Let's get into all of that and more. 

Show Notes

• Andrea Zoellner
• Capsule Suitcase | Instagram
• Tailwind
• Later
• Buffer

Sponsored by: Boosted | iThemes | CircleCI

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

We're at the half for 2020, which means the end of Season 8. I'm proud to say I learned a ton, and I hope you have too! There were three big topics of focus this season: Find the Right Clients, Productize Your Services (or at least make them more predictable), and Build Your Email List / Network.

Show Notes

• Jason Resnick
• Sara Dunn
• Nathan Ingram
• Shannon Shaffer
• Maddy Osman
• Brian Cassel
• Matt Adams
• Jessica Lawlor
• Matt Medeiros
• Angel Marie
• Vito Peleg
• John Vuong
• Marketing Made Simple

Sponsored by: Podcast Liftoff | CircleCI | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

We're at the halfway mark for the year and I've been trying out a lot of new tools and processes. In this bonus episode, I wanted to talk about WordPress plugins, digital products, and analog tools that have helped me be more productive!

Show Notes

• Enroll in Podcast Liftoff! Use code BUILD at checkout
• WP Content Pilot Pro / AppSumo Deal
• ThirstyAffiliates Pro
• Six Colors
• Fusebox
• Hubspot CRM
• Apple Notes
• Milanote
• Canva
• Stream Deck
• Key Light
• Magic Keyboard
• Field Notes
• William Hannah Notebook 
• Pen Addict Podcast

Sponsored by: CircleCI | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

With everything happening during the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession, it's easy to panic, cut costs, and coast until this all blows over. But that can kill your business. Instead we need to adapt, and in today's episode, Brad Morrison tells us what his agency is doing to work through what will be a seemingly tough economy. We talk about our experiences with the last recession, what's different, and what you can do to adapt.

Show Notes

• Brad Morrison
• GoWP
• GoWP Niche Agency Owners Facebook Group
• My Gear Kits
• Productizing Your Services with Brian Cassel
• Start Local
• Pam Aungst and Your SEO Process
• Ugmonk
• Pivoting for COVID-19

Sponsored by: CircleCI | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

Recently, I launched my brand new course. Podcast Liftoff: Launch. A lot of work goes into creating an online course, and this episode peels back the curtain a little bit. You'll learn about the journey and decision making that took place, the research and audience building, and of-course, the process and tools. 

Show Notes

Get a special offer on Podcast Liftoff: Launch for listeners only

• Creator Courses
• ConvertKit
• MindNode
• Podcast Liftoff Mindmap
• My recording process | Video Resources
• Video Recording Gear
• Screenflow
• LearnDash
• WooCommerce
• WooCommerce Memberships
• WooCommerce Subscriptions
• Vimeo Pro

Sponsored by: CircleCI | Ahrefs | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

John Vuong know SEO. But he knows relationships even more. AT a time where connecting with people face-to-face has become harder, John offers some fantastic advice for forging better relationship through communication - both with your current clients, and the ones that will soon be clients.

Show Notes

• John Vuong
• Local SEO Search | Facebook | Twitter
• The Pumpkin Plan
• Building Your Mailing List with Angel Marie
• Avoiding the Famine with Jason Resnick

?Podcast Liftoff is Out! As a Listener, you'll get an additional 10% off the already discounted launch price. 

This link will automatically apply the coupon. 

Sponsored by: CircleCI | Ahrefs | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

I know what you're thinking - another podcast doing another episode about COVID-19. But now that we're in the thick of it, and we know it's not just "a few weeks at home," I wanted to reach out to some businesses and see what they were doing differently. There were some really great ideas. And you'll get 3 tips to help you think outside the box.

Show Notes

• Shannon Shaffer | Listen to her episode
• Jason Resnick | Listen to his episode
• R. Alexander McManus, Esq.
• Ross Johnson
• Maddy Osman | Listen to her episode
• BobWP | Listen to his episode
• Laura Byrne Cristiano
• Start Local
• Calendly
• Ship Your Podcast
• Webinar Series
• YouTube Channel 

Sponsored by: CircleCI | Ahrefs | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

Let me just tell you right off the bat: my business has grown from my mastermind group. And Ken Wallace…well he really knows what he's talking about. If you need some extra business support (especially now), you're not alone. In fact, Ken has bet his own business on it. 

In this episode, you'll learn what a Mastermind Group is, how it works, and some ideas for conducting one. There's a little something for everyone, so let's dive in.

Show Notes

• Ken Wallace
• MastermindJam
• Starting Your Own Mastermind Group
• CaboPress

Sponsored by: Ahrefs | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

In August 2018 I was challenged to automate more. Now, nearly 2 years later, I've removed myself from core processes because of it. I'm saving lots of time, which allows me to focus on the important parts of my business. While I'm always looking to improve, I'm happy with what I've implemented so far.

In this solo episode, I'm going to tell you about how you can start automating, how I automate, and some of my favorite tools.

Show Notes

• Casabona.org Automation Series
• YouTube Channel
• Zapier
• IFTTT
• TextExpander
• Siri Shortcuts
• Hazel
• Automators Podcast
• MacStories
• Siri Shortcuts Field Guide

Sponsored by: Ahrefs | TextExpander

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Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs stop doing it all themselves, with simple systems that give them their time back.

Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy to help you get your time back without having to make another decision, hire employees, or sell your soul to AI.

Looking for a place to start? Take the Solo Systems Starter Quiz. 60 seconds, 8 questions, and I will tell you what system you should build first, and exactly how to build it (so YOU don't need to make another decision). https://streamlined.fm/quiz 

Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/