The Paul Minors Podcast: Productivity, Business & Self-Improvement

By Paul Minors

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Hi, I'm Paul. This is my podcast where I teach people about productivity, business and self-improvement. I'm completely obsessed with productivity, automation, optimising my time and income so I can live on my terms. I now earn a living as a “virtual consultant” and love sharing what I've learned about how to grow successful and productive businesses. Enjoy the show!

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PMP #287: Turning down an a...

09.24.2023

In December 2022, I was approached by a company interested in acquiring the Pipedrive consulting arm of my business. The acquisition didn’t proceed but it was an interesting process that forced me to think about the value of my business ...

The Paul Minors Podcast: Productivity, Business & Self-Improvement episodes:

09.24.2023 PMP #287: Turning down an acquisition offer In December 2022, I was approached by a company interested in acquiring the Pipedrive consulting arm of my business. The acquisition didn’t proceed but it was an interesting process that forced me to think about the value of my business ...
09.17.2023 PMP #285: How I take payments for my online business I often get asked about the services I use to accept payments online for my products and consulting support. In this post, I’m going to break everything down (so I can refer people later on).
09.03.2023 PMP #285: Why you should care about productivity Everyone should be dedicating some portion of their time to improving their productivity. Productivity is about being more effective and efficient; in other words, doing things better and faster. If you can develop a productive mindset, you can apply this ...
08.20.2023 PMP #284: How I apply the 80.20 principle 80% of outcomes come from just 20% of inputs; by identifying the correct 20% and optimising these few inputs, we can generate the greatest impact on outcomes. Here are some of the ways I’ve applied the 80/20 principle to my ...
07.23.2023 PMP #283: An organised mindset Being more organised is a superpower of mine that helps me to get more done with less stress and wasted time. In this video, I'm sharing some mindset tips and principles to help you cultivate an positive attitude towards being ...
07.16.2023 PMP #282: Do it now and be done! A little while ago, I was given some feedback about myself that I found quite interesting. A friend of mine had reached out asking if I could contribute a message to a farewell book he was preparing for an old ...
06.25.2023 PMP #281: High-volume, micro-improvements An area of productivity and efficiency that I like to optimise, which I feel not enough people focus on is: high-volume, micro improvements. In other words, optimising small tasks that you do all the time which adds up to big ...
06.04.2023 PMP #280: How I document my processes Documenting your processes not only helps to improve your efficiency but it’s necessary if you ever plan to scale your business.
05.21.2023 PMP #279: Why is my logo a mug of coffee When I created my personal website back in 2014 like most new businesses, I thought to myself, ‘What should my logo be?’ I really didn’t give it too much thought at the time and that’s kind of the point of ...
05.07.2023 PMP #278: Turning off non-essential systems When you’re busy, overwhelmed or facing an upcoming deadline on a project, you need to know what systems to shut down in your business (or work) so that you can prioritise what’s most important.
04.02.2023 PMP #277: The tools I use to run my consulting business I often get asked about the different tools I use to run my business. Here are the main tools I’m currently using as of March 2023.
03.26.2023 PMP #276: Managing expectations One of the most important contributing factors to a successful client engagement is how you manage expectations. When you’re just getting started in the consulting or freelancing world, it’s tempting to tell the client what they want to hear in ...
03.19.2023 PMP #275: How I make money as a software partner Since 2015, the bulk of my company's revenue has come from consulting services and fees earned as a software partner. One of the great things about being a software partner is that you can earn an income from multiple revenue ...
03.05.2023 PMP #274: Why Multitasking Is a Productivity Myth (And What to Do Instead) Are you a serial multitasker? Do you pride yourself on being able to juggle multiple projects at once? If so, it's time to rethink your approach. The truth is, multitasking is a productivity myth. In fact, trying to do too ...
02.19.2023 PMP #273: Offer less but be the best I usually get approached by people who need help with one of three tools: Asana, Pipedrive or Zapier. And because I offer support for a project management tool like Asana, I often get asked if I can help with similar ...
02.05.2023 PMP #272: 5 Tips to become a better communicator I strongly believe that better communicators are more likely to get what they want. Whether that’s closing a sale, convincing someone to adopt your idea or sharing advice with someone. With this in mind, here are 5 tips that have ...
01.22.2023 PMP #271: What’s your focus for 2023 Where a goal defines a specific outcome you’re trying to achieve. A focus is more general and higher-level. A focus defines the overarching theme or area you’d like to improve on.
12.18.2022 PMP #270: How I spent my time in 2022 For the last few years (2019, 2020, 2021) I've shared a breakdown of how I spent my time that year. It’s always an interesting exercise and it’s useful for me to analyse how I’m using my time differently year over ...
12.04.2022 PMP #269: Zero-tolerance for inefficiency “We need to have a policy of zero-tolerance for inefficiency. We need to always be improving how we do things and not put up with inefficiency just because we’re busy.”
11.27.2022 PMP #268: Productive decision making I put a lot of my productivity down to not overthinking things. Generally, I make quick decisions and move on. Some decisions require more time. But in general, I like making quick decisions so my brain has less to remember ...
11.06.2022 PMP #267: Internal vs. external productivity As a student of stoic philosophy, I’ve read many times about the importance of focusing on what you can control and how this impacts your happiness and quality of life. The same idea applies to your productivity.
10.23.2022 PMP #266: Why do you need that tool? If you’re a business owner looking to adopt a new project management system, or a solo-operator interested in a new screen recording app, it’s important to ask yourself a few key questions before you sign up to a new tool.
10.16.2022 PMP #265: What I’ll be working on as the economy slows down Here are some of the things I’m going to be focussing on to ensure my business is in the best shape possible going into these uncertain times.
10.09.2022 PMP #264: Good Enough You’ve probably heard the expression “Perfection is the enemy of progress”. Of course, there’s always a balance with everything and I’m not saying this is an excuse to accept low-quality results. But whatever it is you’re doing, whether you’re choosing ...
09.25.2022 PMP #263: How regular meditation is helping me to be more productive In this episode, I share how meditation is helping me to be more focussed, productive and present with whatever I'm doing.
09.11.2022 PMP #262: Focus more by saying “no” “We try to focus and do very few things well. And focussing is hard because focussing doesn’t mean saying ‘yes’ it means saying ‘no’. So we decide not to do a lot of things so we can focus on a ...
08.28.2022 PMP #261: Minor Updates: August 2022 In this episode of Minor Updates, I share some of the things I've been focussing on in my business and personal life.
08.21.2022 PMP #260: How I’ve grown my business without focusing on growth I haven’t had a sales target in years. I’m not actively trying to grow my business. My #1 goal is efficiency. I just want to make the business operate more efficiently and it just so happens that the bi-product of ...
08.07.2022 PMP #259: How I became interested in productivity When I was growing up, I never expected I’d be running a business where I help people with their productivity. In fact, there was a time when I wanted to be an architect. So where did this interest in productivity ...
07.24.2022 PMP #258: How to deal with ‘fires’ at work Isn’t it frustrating when you’ve planned your time have a clear agenda for what you’re going to work on, only to receive an email or to have a colleague derail your day by coming to you with an issue that ...
07.17.2022 PMP #257: How to work more productively across timezones In this episode, I’d like to share some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned to make it easier to work with other people across time zones.
07.10.2022 PMP #256: Are you a master of your tools? Whatever your area of expertise, you need to become a master of your tools. Having a basic understanding isn’t good enough if you want to truly be great at what you do.
07.03.2022 PMP 255: Solve problems as quick as you can One of the keys to better productivity and general happiness is solving problems as quickly as possible. The quicker you can deal with a problem, the less time you have to worry about it and the lower the chance of ...
06.19.2022 PMP #254: How to be more productive in your personal life When it comes to productivity, we usually think about how to be more effective and efficient at work or in our business. But productivity isn’t just for getting more done in our professional lives. Productivity is a skill that helps ...
06.05.2022 PMP #253: How to run a 100% paperless business Since day 1, I’ve been running my business 100% paperless; meaning I don’t keep any physical files or paperwork. Everything is captured and stored digitally. I could literally work from anywhere as I always have all the information I might ...
05.29.2022 PMP #252: How inflation is stealing your time Inflation is the hot topic everyone is talking about right now. On this podcast, I’ve often discussed how I try to optimise both my time and income. In this post, I want to unpack how inflation is stealing your time ...
05.22.2022 PMP #251: How to produce great content Since starting my blog back in 2013 I’ve produced 694 blog posts, over 200 Youtube videos and 251 podcast episodes. When it comes to standing out and how to produce good quality content, there are a few things that have ...
05.15.2022 PMP #250: How to get to inbox zero faster Email management continues to take up a huge portion of the day for most knowledge workers. To help deal with this awful problem, I’d like to share some practical tips on how to deal with your email faster. Don’t want ...
05.08.2022 PMP #249: My advice to new independent workers 2022 is the 7th year of running my consulting business and my processes and approach to making money online has certainly evolved over the years. If you’re a new or aspiring freelancer, coach or consultant then I’d love to help ...
04.17.2022 PMP #248: Minor Updates: April 2022 Welcome to episode 4 of Minor Updates. In this video, I share some updates on what I've been up to over the last few months. Enjoy!
04.03.2022 PMP #247: How to navigate our uncertain world Over the last 5 years, we’ve watched as the world has become increasingly uncertain. We’ve witnessed controversial elections, a global pandemic, lockdowns, mandates, inflation and now war. Every time I think the world is starting to get back to normal, ...
03.27.2022 PMP #246: What are the "hidden costs" Every decision you make comes with a cost. And I don’t just mean a financial cost. I’m talking about costs in the form of time, health, stress, energy and relationships. In other words, every decision you make comes with trade-offs. ...
03.20.2022 PMP #245: Email etiquette In this episode, I share some simple and maybe even obvious email etiquette rules to make you nicer to deal with.
03.13.2022 PMP #244: How you can “get back time”? In this episode, I discuss how you can 'get back time' to put towards more useful activities.
03.06.2022 PMP #243: Ask yourself this question to boost your productivity I love simple productivity tricks; quick and easy things you can do to be more productive and organised. In this post, I’d like to share the one question I ask myself to be more productive. This is a question I ...
02.27.2022 PMP #242: How I get clients I often get asked about how I find clients. My philosophy is simple: Go to where your ideal clients are and be helpful Following this philosophy means I never have to do any cold outreach to get clients. Everyone I ...
02.20.2022 PMP #241: How do you measure productivity? We all want to be more productive. We all want to get more done and achieve our goals as fast as possible. And there are loads of tools, techniques, habits and strategies we can use to try and improve our ...
02.13.2022 PMP #240: Why my business is on a 'Bitcoin Standard' If you’ve followed me for a while, you may know that Bitcoin is a topic I’m very interested in. I haven’t talked about this much on my blog or podcast but today I thought I’d change that and take you ...
01.30.2022 PMP #239: Be careful of ‘free’ tools It’s very common for tools and services to offer a ‘free’ tier or to give away their product entirely for free. As a customer, this sounds great, right? You can start using it for free and pay later if you ...
01.23.2022 PMP #238: 5 Questions to help you beat overwhelm Feeling overwhelmed and having ‘too much to do’ is a common problem people ask me about. Most of us have a lot going on; work projects, meetings, study, friends, family, social commitments and household chores. When all of these things ...

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