You can be agile with your announcements too!  So we'll make it quick for you Snappy Nation - Brittany and Nick have been strategizing on the best way to serve you and we've decided to make one more change.

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Ever get frustrated with developing something that turns out a little too...meh?

Have you ever heard of AGILE?

Agile Methodology is an iterative way of developing projects, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration and teamwork.

It's a way to SUPER-CHARGE your productivity when starting a new project!

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This episode is the start of our 3-part series on Agile. We’re talking about incremental improvements on the show and we’re providing a quick crash course on a new way of thinking that can help you to do better work, and do it faster.

Agile is a methodology based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing cross-functional teams. It’s time-based with short cycles (last from 1-2 weeks), it’s project-focused, and it’s entirely based on feedback. You start small, put something out there, get feedback, and then make improvements from there. That’s the agile way!

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We also dive into what agile ISN’T: it’s not hiding in a conference room or behind your computer and building something out to completion with all the bells and whistles without showing anyone, and then suddenly releasing only to find it’s not what anyone actually wanted.

Why is agile better than the alternatives? If you’re not getting feedback and iterating, there’s a good change you’ll waste a lot of time and energy by building the wrong thing. It’s also really hard to make changes when you’ve fully developed something before showing someone. The agile process makes sure you’re being efficient with your time and energy, while also being effective to build something that people will actually use.

The show is back, and we have a new co-host! But what are we going to be talking about? Incremental improvements, lean systems, and agile methodologies! But why? We start this episode by talking about why incremental improvements are so important. It’s easy to get caught up what’s the latest and greatest fad in productivity, but in reality, it’s those small 1% improvements that end up moving the needle and creating real lasting improvements in productivity. There’s not a lot of people who want to talk about those small improvements, but we do and we want to help you start making those small changes right now. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/popgroup We also talk about our background and why we’re qualified to be talking about incremental improvements. Nick has a background in Lean and Six Sigma, and has experience with tracking data to use it to make better decisions. Brittany is a productivity nerd and is the go-to source for all things related to workplace productivity. She’s helped her marketing team go through a transition to agile and is the expert on automation and tools to help you get more done at work. FREE TEMPLATES TO 10X YOUR PRODUCTIVITY: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/templates

There’s no better way to celebrate two years of making it snappy… Then to re-lauch the show! it’s been six-months since we’ve been on hiatus and TWO YEARS since we first launched at midnight on Christmas Day of 2015. It’s been a really interesting year and I’m super-excited to kick off the podcast and keep it going for good! Out team has been in reflection mode: we’ve taking time to think about how to make this podcast great, how to keep it sustainable, and give you what you want to listen to. Even more, we’re not giving you an AMAZING co-host to drop some knowledge on you: Brittany Joiner of Project 1440. Previously on the podcast we released our “going on hiatus” Episode #122, where many of you didn’t believe we’d be back. It’s ok, you can admit it…you never thought you’d hear my voice again, right? So here’s what I’ve been doing over the last six months: My ONE Thing I took the time off to focus on my ONE thing, which was Snappier (link). I felt really scattered this summer, like I didn’t know how best to spend my time, and I had a bunch of things to figure out, both internally and externally. What I figured out is that my strengths are in helping people finish what they start. My brand is shifting from the productivity space into more of an accountability platform. You’ll see evidence of this in my Facebook group as well: Productive on Purpose: Accountability Dojo for Business Owners & Finishers (go to bit.ly/popgroup). The podcast will have a lot more focus on automation, delegation and all the cool tools available to help you be more productive. There will be a deep dive into things like Zapier, and agile methodology: practical application of all the theoretical concepts you hear on a day-to-day basis. It’s evident by the numbers…ya’ll love the tools! We decided to shift the focus from entrepreneurs and side hustlers to helping Corporate leaders make incremental improvements. This isn’t to say what we cover doesn’t apply to small business owners, but it won’t be the focus. In hindsight, I’m really grateful I was able to take this time off. It really did allow me to refresh and recalibrate everything I have going on. I thought and adjusted the podcast to better meet your needs; the things you said you wanted, the feedback I kept hearing over and over again and I brought in a fantastic co-host in Brittany Joiner to fill the the gaps where I fall short. New Podcast, New Co-host Brittany Joiner was on Make it Snappy back on Episode 91, where she explained her views on making every second count. Brittany has been a very active supporter of the show and I always enjoyed our interaction. I like her as a co-host because she’s passionate about productivity and she geeks out over tools. I’ve bee impressed by her work ethic and the way she practically applies productivity theory to every day life. She’s currently a Marketing Analyst for Causely, and when she’s not working on or studying productivity she’s into Crossfit and watching Parks & Recreation (she’s a real-life Lesley Nope). With her platform, Project 1440.com, she really walks the talk. She was in our test group for Snappier and the way she executes a plan she’s committed to is the better than I’ve seen from anyone. I’m ecstatic to welcome Brittany to the Make it Snappy Productivity Show (with Nick Snapp and Brittany Joiner 😃 )

It’s been a little over 30 days since our last check-in and we listened to you Snappy Nation! You completed our poll when we asked you what you were looking for from our podcast and you told us what you wanted. Your overwhelming response was that you wanted to learn more about tools to help you get more productive and strategies for implementing them at work. We are sooooo pleased to announce your new co-host, she’s been on the show before and is a fantastic fit for where We’ll keep this short and sweet…today The Make it Snappy Productivity Show announces our new co-host! We’ll keep this short and sweet…today The Make it Snappy Productivity Show announces our new co-host! Don’t remember who or what we mentioned on the show? Just check out our show notes for this episode - it’s all there: timestamps, people and tools mentioned. Whatever we can do to make it snappy for you!: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/podcast-episodes/124 Have you picked up our free Google Sheet templates yet? You want to delegate like a boss? You want to build epic online videos? Do all this and much more…grab them all right here (instantly): http://makeitsnappyshow.com/templates

It's been 60-days since Nick Snapp went on his hiatus but there were too many cool things going on to stay quiet for the full 90-days: The Messengers: Podcast Documentary goes LIVE in iTunes at midnight 8/23! Preorder for $5.99 (Nick's in it for at least 30-secs)! Claire Diaz-Ortiz is offering her free Success Mentor Summit! 100+ world-class mentors reveal their biggest secrets to leveling up your success. Grab your ticket to the FREE Success Mentor Summit! https://mm216.isrefer.com/go/register/nicksnapp/ Stay #productiveonpurpose Snappy Nation.

Is this the end of Make it Snappy? We've been preparing for what’s in store for the future and the big reveal for what to expect (if?) and when we return! Is this the end of Make it Snappy? I’ve been podcasting for over 18 months and this episode unpacks my lessons learned from the tremendous experience. We’re taking 90 days off to regroup and comeback stronger than ever, so what will this look like for The Make it Snappy Productivity Show? You’ll find out if you listen all the way to the end. The other thing you’ll get from this episode is my response to a challenging gauntlet that Ralph & Carol Lynn threw my way on their show, Carbon Based Business Units, episode 183 about something “way outside the norm” to help businesses grow to $2-5-million in revenue and beyond. Further, the dynamic duo did a full-blown critique of my email autoresponder in episode 186 of Carbon Based Business Units (which I took in stride) and I thought was so valuable that I’d give you my biggest takeaways as well. Have you picked up our free Google Sheet templates yet? You want to delegate like a boss? You want to build epic online videos? Do all this and much more…grab them all right here (instantly): http://makeitsnappyshow.com/templates Interested in more of Make it Snappy? You can become a Patreon supporter for just $1/month and get access to Patron-only audio and other really cool perks for our fans. To learn more go to: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/patreon All the beautifully engineered, snappy show notes for this episode are located right here: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/podcast-episodes/122 Subscribe to Nick Snapp’s updates and receive his free guide on how to create over one hour per day at http://makeitsnappyshow.com/guide.

If you’ve ever thought about what it takes to go from a 6 to 7-figure business… It would help to have someone who’s been on the inside, of both sides, right? My guest this week, Dave Mooring has done just that. Dave and I dive into the mindset of both types of founders and his experience working over 18 years in marketing, management and customer service in the startup world. Dave is the founder and President of BurlapSky, Inc., a digital marketing consultancy, and SuperSimpl.com, an online marketing education platform. He’s also host of the Remarkable podcast, and Quit Pinching Pennies: an online community for Christian moms and dads. Dave served as Executive Vice President of CrossComm, Inc., an award-winning mobile application development firm out of Durham, NC., where he helped grow the company from low six figures to seven figures per year. While at CrossComm, his team successfully completed digital projects for Fortune 500 companies including Domino’s Pizza, Martha Stewart, and NBC Universal. They also developed one of the first mobile apps available in the iTunes App Store when it opened on day one. After leaving CrossComm in 2010, David started BurlapSky, a strategic marketing consultancy focused primarily on working with professional services firms and experts. David has also taught over 100 seminars and workshops at universities, colleges, chambers of commerce, and other professional organizations. His newest venture, SuperSimpl, is the culmination of his years of digital marketing experience, and is dedicated to helping Christian moms and dads build monthly income streams so they can earn more, work less, and focus on what matters most. Dave and I dive into all kinds of strategies for entrepreneurs aiming to improve their productivity and he’s offering us a free (no opt-in required) guide with 95 creative marketing ideas with details, examples, and non-stop value for your website, blog or social media platforms at supersimpl.com/snappy. Have you picked up our free Google Sheet templates yet? You want to delegate like a boss? You want to build epic online videos? Do all this and much more…grab them all right here (instantly): http://makeitsnappyshow.com/templates Interested in more of Make it Snappy? You can become a Patreon supporter for just $1/month and get access to Patron-only audio and other really cool perks for our fans. To learn more go to: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/patreon All the beautifully engineered, snappy show notes for this episode are located right here: http://makeitsnappyshow.com/podcast-episodes/121 Subscribe to Nick Snapp’s updates and receive his free guide on how to create over one hour per day at http://makeitsnappyshow.com/guide.