The Messy Desk Podcast

In episode #58, we discuss some of the biggest marketing productivity killers that divert your work and block you from moving forward.  If you can’t seem to make progress, then some of these may be what’s getting in the way!

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[00:47] Introduction

[01:45] Getting Misdirected by Other Tasks While You’re in the Middle of a Current Task 

[04:53] Not Planning Prior to Working on a Task

[06:33] Allowing Unintended Outside Influence to Affect You

[08:36] Being Digitally Disorganized

[11:09] Not Resolving Technology Issues

[12:03] Reducing Marketing Productivity Killers Rely on this One Skill

[12:57] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Pomodoro Technique

Brain.fm

Daily Achievers’ Weekly Action Planner

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In episode #57, we talk about 5 bad marketing habits you need to break or avoid to be more productive in your business and effective in your marketing.

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[00:39] Intro

[01:23] What is a Bad Marketing Habit?

[02:44] 5 Bad Marketing Habits to Break or Avoid

[09:47] You Can Change Your Bad Marketing Habits

[10:35] Bloopers

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In episode #56, we reveal six things we’ve learned in our first year of podcasting. Whether or not podcasting is in your future, listen up because these insights also apply to productivity and marketing in general.

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[00:40] Introduction

[01:45] Have Realistic Expectations and Keep It Up

[03:10] Plan Ahead and Work Ahead with a System

[04:43] Promote, Promote, Promote

[06:06] Outsource As Soon As Possible

[08:04] Don’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

[09:21] Know Your Audience

[10:55] What Do These Top Podcast Lessons Have in Common?

[12:48] Bloopers

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In episode #55, we talk about “for now” decision-making—what it is and how to use it to stay in action in your business.

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[01:03] The Importance of Making Decisions

[02:18] The Consequences of Indecision

[03:48] What is Decision Fatigue?

[05:26] What is a “For Now” Decision

[07:00] Examples of “For Now” Marketing Decisions

[08:27] A Caution About “For Now” Marketing Decisions

[10:27] Make Confident “For Now” Decisions

[11:45] Bloopers

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In episode #54, we talk about how to create a system that supports getting work done in both planned and unplanned time so that you improve marketing productivity, time management, and project completion.

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[01:12] Introduction

[02:25] Set Up Your Own Simple Project Management System First

[05:37] Schedule Planned Time for Content Marketing Tasks

[07:57] Utilize Unplanned Time to Get More Work Done

[10:28] A Few Tips 

[13:31] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Asana
• Teamwork
• AppSumo
• Free Printable Calendar

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In episode #53, we explain what marketing productivity is and why it matters to you.  Plus, we share a big announcement as we move closer to the Messy Desk Podcast’s one-year anniversary.

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[01:04] What is Marketing Productivity?

[03:23] What is Productive Marketing?

[05:00] What Does Marketing Productivity Mean to Your Business and Daily Life?

[07:05] Marketing Productivity is the New Theme/Direction of the Messy Desk Podcast

[10:47] Bloopers

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In episode #52, we talk about the different ways that Google can support your content research while also streamlining the research process. 

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[00:56] Google is the best free content research tool

[02:38] Why Google?

[07:19] Increase your research productivity with these browser extensions

[10:41] How Google supports your content research and productivity

[11:57] Why not other tools

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Google
• Ubersuggest
• Ubersuggest Chrome extension
• Keyword Surfer
• Keywords Everywhere

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In episode #51, we talk about the top content topics that perform well in most markets and that do an effective job of sending leads your way.

If you need a starting place with content creation or if you can’t seem to create content that resonates with your target market, listen to these suggestions.

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[01:07] Introduction

[03:32] How-to content

[05:55] Answers to questions

[07:37] Product reviews/demos/comparisons

[08:51] Next steps and productivity tips

[10:09] The missing piece: emotional connection

[11:44] Bloopers

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In episode #50, we talk about how to start promoting your content in just one hour a week. If you haven’t been making an effort to get the word out about your content, then this is a great starting place!

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[01:14] Introduction

[03:49] Share on social media

[04:57] Productivity tips for sharing content on social media

[08:50] Cross posting

[10:57] Tips for productive cross posting

[11:45] Outreach

[12:52] Tips for outreach

[13:42] Email your list

[14:57] Email marketing tips

[16:25] Paid content promotion beyond ads

[18:05] Other ideas

[20:04] Bloopers

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• MissingLettr
• HelloWoofy
• Follow.it
• Quuu Promote
• MissingLettr Curate
• Triberr Promote
• Flipboard

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In episode #49, we talk about breaking bad habits and replacing them with better habits.  Join us to learn an easy process to break unwanted habits.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:51] Intro

[02:03] How Long Does it Take to Break a Bad Habit?

[03:37] Make a New Habit to Break a Bad Habit

[06:07] 5 Steps to Break a Bad Habit

[12:44] You Can Break a Bad Habit

[14:05] Bloopers

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