Streamlined Solopreneur: Easy Productivity & Tech Systems for Solopreneurs

By Joe Casabona, Productivity & Tech Coach for SolopreneursBusiness Entrepreneurship Technology

Streamlined Solopreneur: Easy Productivity & Tech Systems for Solopreneurs episodes

February 14, 2017Turning WordPress Sites into iPhone Apps with Scott Bolinger and AppPresser
In this episode, Scott and I talk all about extending WordPress beyond the web, Javascript frameworks, the REST API, and a lot more! It was great to hear about AppPresser's transformation and where it's heading!
Show Notes
Scott Bolinger
AppPresser
State of the Word 2012
Ionic
Angular 2
React
WordPress REST API
Sponsored by: Pantheon | Hired.com
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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/
36 min
February 07, 2017Telling the Untold Stories with HeroPress and Topher DeRosia
In Episode 22, Topher and I discuss building HeroPress, sticking with a project when it's important enough, and giving a voice to people in the community who don't always feel like they have one.
Show Notes
Topher DeRosia
HeroPress
Kickstarter
GoFundMe
WordCamp London
Sponsored by: Social Web Suite | Hover.com
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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/
31 min
January 31, 2017How to Run a Good WordPress Meetup with Liam Dempsey
In this episode, Liam and I discuss what goes into making a good meetup. As the organizer of one of the most popular (and active) WordPress meetups in the Northeast, and a 2 time WordCamp US organizer, he shares lots of wisdom about what works, what doesn't work, and ultimately that secret sauce for a successful meetup.
Show Notes
Liam Dempsey
LBDesign
Philly 'Burbs Meetup
WordCamp US
Sponsored by: Hired.com | Project Panorama
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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/
36 min
January 24, 2017Putting Your Content Schedule on Autopilot with Nathan Ellering and CoSchedule
It's episode 20! Woo! This season has been pretty developer heavy so far, but my chat with Nathan is anything but, and there's a ton of great stuff I learned. We talk about CoSchedule, coming up with content, and all about marketing. It's definitely something I could use some great advice on, and you'll find it in this episode.
Show Notes
Nathan Ellering
CoSchedule
CoSchedule Blog
CoSchedule Podcast
ReQueue
How to Engage Social Media like a Team of 30
Headline Analyzer
Click to Tweet Plugin
Sponsored by: Social Web Suite | Project Panorama
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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/
26 min
January 17, 2017Making Your WordPress Site Secure with Dre Armeda
It's early in the year and something to think about is security! Dre Armeda is here to tell us all about that - the full history of his company, Sucuri, where they've been and why they are kicking it up a notch. Super informative and important to anyone doing business on the web!
Show Notes
Dre Armeda
Sucuri
Sucuri Blog
What does Zero Day mean?
Massive Internet of Things Hack
Sponsored by: Project Panorama | Hover.com
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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/
29 min
January 10, 2017Development Philosophy and Building Straight Forward Plugins with Pippin Williamson
It's the first episode of Season 2 and I'm glad to be back! Leading off, I got to talk to Pippin Williamson about resurrecting Restrict Content Pro, what it's like being in the WordPress product space, pricing, developing, finding balance, and lots more in this jam-packed half hour.
Show Notes
Pippin's Plugins
Restrict Content Pro
Easy Digital Downloads
PayPal Documentation
Stripe Documentation
Sublime Text
Sandhills Brewing
Pippin's WCUS Talk
Sponsored by: Social Web Suite | Project Panorama
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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/
33 min
December 13, 2016What We Learned Podcasting with Jackie D’Elia (Part 2)
It's the end of Season 1! In this 2-part episode, Jackie and I cover everything we've learned while starting a new podcast. In this part (part 2), we go over finding guests and sponsors, choosing the right tools, using iTunes, and more.
Show Notes
Part 1
Jackie D'Elia
Rethink.fm
Clapper Board
Rethink.fm with Diane Kinney
James Laws & Ninja Forms
Bluberry Podcast Plugin
Seriously Simple Podcasting
Podcasts Connect for iTunes
Rev.com
Let's Encrypt
Sponsored by: Anchor Host | Creator Crew
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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/
29 min
December 06, 2016What We Learned Podcasting with Jackie D’Elia (Part 1)
It's the end of Season 1! In this 2-part episode, Jackie and I cover everything we've learned while starting a new podcast. In this part (part 1), we go over the ideas for each podcast, some early trial and error, pre- and post-production, tricks of the trade, and more.
Show Notes
Jackie D'Elia
Rethink.fm
Audacity
Fiverr
My Podcast Gear
Rode Podcaster Mic | Bundle
eCam
Libsyn
Camtasia
Screenflow
Sponsored by: Anchor Host | Hover.com
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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/
28 min
November 29, 2016Differentiating Yourself in a Crowded WordPress Forms Market with James Laws
In this episode, James and I talk about breaking into the WordPress forms space, early decisions and pivoting, and building 3.0 from the ground up. Learn about how they built a following, evolved the product, and how they tested and migrated their customers to a brand new, fantastic build of the plugin, and what it could mean for the future.
Show Notes
James Laws
Ninja Forms
Mastermind.fm
User submitted posts using Ninja Forms | Chris Lema
Zapier
Sponsored by: Project Panorama | Hover.com
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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/
29 min
November 22, 2016Bringing Project Management to WordPress with Corey Maas
I get to talk to Corey Maass, a WordPress develop who's delved into several different products. His most popular plugin, Kanban for WordPress, turns WordPress into a project management system based on the popular Japanese method of displaying cards and showcasing progress. We discuss the challenges of pricing, updates, and staying focused.
Show Notes
Corey Maass
Kanban for WordPress
What is Kanban?
Agile Manifesto
Sponsored by: Sucuri | WP Stagecoach
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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/
34 min