The Work from Home Podcast

Increasing your productivity is one of the factors that can help you get the most out of your work-from-home experience. While there are many productivity tools out there, Trello ranks at the very top and has been embraced by many entrepreneurs and employers. Today, Tolu shares how Trello, one of his favorite project management apps, can help you increase your productivity.  

He discusses the pros of Trello, one of the perks being that since it is a cloud app, your data is always ready and available on the different devices and platforms you use. He shares the two things he loves most about Trello – power-ups and automation – and how to set these up for efficient workflow.

He also uses his professional workflow to break down how each feature works down to the basics. Additionally, he discusses the pricing structure, the plans that would be most suitable to your needs, the benefits of Trello to your team, and how easy it is for team members to get the hang of it.

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Marketing can be difficult for a work-from-home professional. Lead magnets are one of the ways work-from-home professionals can effectively market their products, and the appropriate lead magnet can help you skip some steps in marketing.

In today’s episode, Tolu explains what lead magnets are and how you can tailor them to the goals you want to achieve. Although many people shy away from billing for their lead magnets, Tolu shares tips on when you should bill. He mentions a threshold price he advises people to stick to.

He also discusses numerous types of lead magnets, such as e-books, checklists, and courses, to name a few. He talks about his preferences, the pros of each lead magnet, and how to use them to prequalify your leads.

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For work-from-home professionals, burnout sometimes seems just a second away because the line between work and home realities is blurred. Even with the schedules and strategies to prevent stress and working overtime, life happens, and sometimes we become overstretched. How do we manage work-from-home burnout?

In this episode, Tolu shares his tried tips for successfully managing burnout. He emphasizes the need to aim for quality over quantity, even when it comes to sleep, the need for adequate rest, and visiting the outside world, among others.

“We need to understand that while we take care of things, we need to take care of ourselves - you are your greatest asset,” he says.

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As work-from-home professionals, the skillsets needed for us to have successful businesses vary slightly from those required of the average worker in the traditional workplace. However, the funny thing is that these skills will set you apart if you eventually need to return to the traditional 9 to 5, as they will equip you to become a great leader.

In this episode, Tolu discusses 7 essential remote skills needed to succeed, such as cross-cultural literacy and time management. He also talks about the reliable tools that work-from-home professionals should have and makes recommendations for them. Similarly, he shares tips on blogs and pages that greatly help work-from-home business owners.

Here are some of the skills needed to be able to work from home successfully.

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If you’re considering switching your business from an office space to working from home, this is the episode for you.

Tolu explains the advantages of working from home; costs are saved because you don’t have to pay double the utilities you would if you had an office space. Time is also saved as you don’t have to transport yourself, increasing productivity.

He shares things to consider when choosing your Workspace at home. He explains that it is better to choose a dedicated Workspace to discourage laziness and encourage increased productivity.

He also shares various great tips for transitioning into a remote Workspace: from equipping staff with management and communication tools to the reliability of your delivery services.

To move part or all of your brick-and-mortar services online, here are some of the things you need to do:

Some of the advantages of moving part or all your business to remote include the following:

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LinkedIn is the leading professional social media network that helps you take your profession to the next level. However, not many people leverage it as a powerful tool to get the jobs they want.

Today, Tolu shares ways to use LinkedIn as a tool to get the job you desire. He discusses strategies you can adopt to build a network with the right people and how to remain relevant to recruitment teams even when they are not actively hiring. He also discusses the importance of recommendations and how to use them. To Tolu, to get your dream job, you need to put yourself out there and in the proper light, and in this episode, he goes into detail to discuss tips on how to do this and much more.

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Although Instagram is essentially a photo and video sharing app, it remains a valuable tool for helping entrepreneurs find jobs. In this episode, our host, Tolu, shares how you can turn your Instagram account into your portfolio and use it to find jobs. He breaks down this process into steps, using practical examples, and gives vital tips for each step, such as how to craft your bio, master highlights, and what and how to post.

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In today’s episode, our host, Tolu, shares tips and tricks on finding jobs using Twitter. He discusses how to draw a line between your personal and business brands and how this is important when getting jobs on Twitter. He also shares tips on making your bio, name, and photos more effective. He also explains additional strategies such as following the relevant accounts, using the advanced search option to plan your job/career moves and making meaningful contributions that will help you get noticed. Lastly, he shares one of his tips on how you can know that your actions are productive and are taking you in the right direction.

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Are you searching for a job? Facebook is the number 1 social media platform and might just be what you need. To get the most out of what Facebook offers in this regard, you want to ensure your page is primed and ready for a job recruiter to hire you.

Today, Tolu shares tips to get your Facebook page ready: make sure your profile picture is attractive and you look like someone people would want to work with. He explains what your “About” section should include: appropriate work experience, volunteer experience, skills, and education history. He mentions how your cover photo can complement your “About” section. Tolu also shares a strategy to make any job gap unnoticeable. 

Lastly, he talks about following the Facebook page of the company you’re applying to and doing your research.

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Are hashtags and mentions effective? Would they drive or reduce traffic? How can you make the best use of them? Tolu provides answers to these and more in today’s episode.

In this episode, he delves into what hashtags are, how they work, and strategies to adopt when using hashtags regardless of your business area. He also shares the foolproof hashtags that always work no matter what.

He also breaks down the method behind effective mentions, when to use them and why simply mentioning celebrities or large accounts wouldn’t work. He also shares tips on increasing your chances of mentions re-sharing your posts and increasing your reach.

From his professional experience, Tolu emphasizes that the advantage of using hashtags and mentions for your business isn’t rooted in how great they are on their own but in how well they work with your content. “Know why you are using them, and then use them to help you reach your objectives,” he says.