No Office

Nozbe

A podcast by Nozbe about running 100% remote company and building a product. Hosted by Michael Sliwinski (CEO) and Rafal Sobolewski (Chief Product Officer).

  1. 11 APR

    Solopreneur, You Are Wasting Time on the Wrong Things! Ft. Jeff Sanders

    Can solopreneurs do it all? What do they waste time on? How can they scale their business? Can they delegate or outsource tasks or should they do everything themselves? In this episode, Jeff Sanders — author and host of the iconic 5 AM Miracle podcast — shares hard-earned insights into the challenges that business owners face every single day. 🎙️ Topics: - Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad- The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs- How to Scale a One-Person Business- Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team- The power of checklist and automations- Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business- Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!) 📝 Episode notes - Jeff's Podacast- Jeff's books- GTD methodology by David Allen- Podcast episode about immature business decision by MichaelCreators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Jeff Sanders - Guest 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Intro (00:43) - Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad (02:43) - From Side Hustle to Full-Time Productivity Pro (04:53) - The Biggest Time Wasters for Solopreneurs (07:53) - How to Scale a One-Person Business (11:28) - Delegation & Decision-Making Without a Team (16:38) - The power of checklist and automations (23:08) - Hard Lessons from Overpromising in Business (26:34) - Inside Jeff’s Productivity System (Nozbe!) (35:33) - Parenting, Focus & Daily Routines (41:15) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

    43 min

  2. 28 MAR

    The Shocking Truth: Simplicity Beats All the Fancy Features

    Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done. 🔗 Show notesWhy less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done. 🎙️ Topics: 00:00 - 🎶 INTRO01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!02:00 - Essentialism03:55 - Minimalistic approach in life06:15 - The one thing & simplicity13:00 - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity15:25 - Weekly review for focus and simplicity17:00 - People think they need complexity - are they wrong?18:10 - Lower the barier of entry24:00 - People want simplicity25:25 - Sponsor's break - Nozbe26:50 - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe 30:50 - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe32:00 - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers34:20 - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools36:00 - Is simplicity still a feature38:00 - We wrap it up with some sport references41:51 - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS 📝 Episode notes - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- The One Thing- Deep Work - Cal Newport - Greg McKeown & David Allen conversation Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:08) - 🎶 INTRO (01:10) - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice! (02:00) - Essentialism (03:55) - Minimalistic approach in life (06:15) - The one thing & simplicity (13:00) - What David Allen (the GTD® methodology author ) says about simplicity (15:25) - Weekly review for focus and simplicity (17:00) - People think they need complexity - are they wrong? (18:10) - Lower the barier of entry (24:00) - People want simplicity (25:25) - Sponsor's break - Nozbe (26:50) - Will there ever be subprojects in Nozbe (30:50) - Will there ever be subtasks in Nozbe (32:00) - Magda's impressions from consultations with demanding customers (34:20) - Why people come back to Nozbe after trying other tools (36:00) - Is simplicity still a feature (38:00) - We wrap it up with some sport references (41:51) - 👋🏼 Outro + a BONUS

    44 min
  3. Remote Work Hacks - How Not To Get Tempted By A Washing Machine

    14 MAR

    Remote Work Hacks - How Not To Get Tempted By A Washing Machine

    Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency. 🔗 Show notes- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work - Michael's home office - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. (00:00) - Chapter 1 (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - Aren't you unemployed? Is remote work actual work? (08:33) - Lack of external motivation and energy to work (12:10) - Fighting distractions and time management - based on "Indistractables" by Nir Eyal (20:40) - Seasonality in work intensity (21:50) - Accessibility vs. Availability (26:50) - Sponsor presentation (28:28) - Lack of adequate work space - how to deal with it? (36:28) - Presenteeism (39:00) - Working from different time zones (41:20) - Temptations lurking at home (48:30) - 👋🏼 Farewell + bonus for listeners

    51 min
  4. Remote Work Banned – Because Workers Are Just Napping

    21 FEB

    Remote Work Banned – Because Workers Are Just Napping

    In today’s episode, we tackle one of the most controversial workplace topics: the return-to-office (RTO) mandate.  ✅ Which CEOs are championing the push? ✅ Is there any data or research to back it up? ✅ And what’s really happening on home office days: are people more productive, or are they just sleeping? Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - Gallup. (2017). State of the American Workplace: Employee Engagement Insights for U.S. Business Leaders: - Harvard Business Review. (2021). The Benefits of In-Person Collaboration- Frances Frei on RTO Decisions- An Update On Return To Office Policies As We Enter 2025 - How to reduce the number of meetings and how to them right 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:08) - Which companies are banning hybrid work and why (05:38) - What arguments can support ditching hybrid work (07:43) - Difficulty with separating work from private life (11:12) - Loneliness linked to working from home (16:13) - Fostering greater sense of belonging and purpose (19:28) - People in the home office actually cheat (24:48) - Sponsor presentation (26:58) - Absolutely no research illustrating the drop in turnover due to hybrid work policy (29:58) - More creative and effective when in the same room? Incredible advice on meetings! (35:38) - People want flexibility - the best employees are leaving (39:03) - Distractions at home and chaos in the office (43:33) - Changing trends - are companies backing down from their decision to abandon hybrid work? (46:48) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans. 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    49 min
  5. Immature Business Decisions

    7 FEB

    Immature Business Decisions

    18 years on the market and always against the tide and conventional business knowledge. Why we're working remotely? How do we only work 4 days per week? Why did we resist buyout offers or VC investments? Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (02:20) - The Beginnings of Nozbe (05:58) - Remote Work on Your Own Terms (08:07) - The first mobile app wasn’t mine! (11:35) - Nozbe in Japan (13:39) - Why Nozbe Refused External Funding? (16:11) - Sponsor's presentation (17:19) - Evernote: An Offer to Buy Nozbe (19:45) - The Decision to Re-write Nozbe (21:56) - 4-day work week at Nozbe (25:11) - Our 4 Core Values (31:16) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    32 min
  6. I Pay Employees for Their Free Fridays

    24 JAN

    I Pay Employees for Their Free Fridays

    You shouldn't work on Fridays! Check out this episode to see why, what to do instead, and how will it affect your business. ✔️ Why you need to stop working on Fridays✔️ How the 4-day workweek will boost your productivity✔️ Why the CEO of Nozbe decided to force his team not to do regular job on Fridays✔️ What are the results of Mighty Fridays at Nozbe   Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host 🔗 Show notes - Workshow 2025- No Office ep. 37 - Mighty Fridays in Nozbe- How To Be Productive On Fridays- The Podcast - ep. 70 - People Want To Work   🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 Intro (01:45) - Michael performance at the Work Show (02:45) - 4-day work week at Nozbe since 2016 (05:31) - What are Mighty Fridays at Nozbe (07:09) - How and when we stopped working on Fridays (12:28) - How to implement a 4-day work week Nozbe-style (15:32) - What challenges can arise? (16:34) - How to prepare for implementing Mighty Fridays (22:03) - Sponsor's presentation (22:51) - Remind me on Friday – a special feature in the app (23:51) - The effects of implementing Mighty Fridays in the company (26:36) - What Nozbe employees gained thanks to Mighty Fridays (29:45) - 4-day or 5-day work week, or maybe Mighty Fridays? (35:53) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    37 min
  7. Should You Plan New Year Goals and How

    10 JAN

    Should You Plan New Year Goals and How

    Forget New Year's resolutions—lower the bar, let go, and adjust your plan when needed. Sounds appealing? Good! Because these are some of the most important steps toward achieving your goals and making meaningful changes. ✔️ What you need to start planning?✔️ Why you should review the past year?✔️ What are they best tips to running easy year review and planning the new year Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - A short article by a psychotherapist - The Podcast episode by Michael and Radek Pietruszewski- 2023 yearly review by Michael 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (00:53) - Is the New Year a good time for change? (07:04) - Resolutions, goals or changes? (13:47) - Which resolutions / changes / goals do we NOT implement? (14:48) - First review, then plan (29:33) - A great exercise for planning changes and goals (34:03) - Get to know yourself (36:48) - Sponsor's presentation (37:43) - 7. 5 basic rules when introducing changes in life (52:58) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    56 min
  8. Mastering Solo Productivity

    20/12/2024

    Mastering Solo Productivity

    Are you a solo entrepreneur or freelance professional looking for tips to organize your work and commitments? We’ve got you covered with practical advice and tools to boost your personal productivity!As a solo professional, it’s crucial to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. This podcast episode is packed with actionable advice, including tips on using Nozbe to streamline your workflow. Whether you’re dealing with client projects, managing email, or planning your week, these steps will help you regain control and focus on your priorities. 🎙 Topics ✔️ How to declutter your mind and focus on what truly matters.✔️ Practical strategies for managing tasks, projects, and commitments.✔️ The importance of building a trusted productivity system tailored to your needs. Creators & Guests Michael Sliwinski - Host Magda - Host 🔗 Show notes - 1st edition of the 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity Course (2008)- Latest webinar based on the 10 Steps course- How To Start With Nozbe in Less than 5 Minutes - How to use tags - batch tasks in Nozbe- Nozbe Mighty Fridays 🟣 Find Us No Office website: nooffice.fmTweet us @nozbeFollow us on Instagram @nozbe (00:00) - 🎶 INTRO (03:48) - 1. How to reduce the number of channels through which information, queries and tasks arrive (12:58) - 2. How to break down your work into projects & tasks (17:03) - 3. How to focus on what's most important (20:58) - Sponsor's presentation (21:38) - 4. How to be productive anytime, anywhere - stop using paper and old-fashioned tools, use cloud-based apps that sync across your devices (24:48) - 5. How to use Nozbe to collaborate with clients or people who can help you (32:01) - 6. How to batch your tasks to work faster (36:50) - 7. How to take control of your documents? (38:08) - 8. How to review and check your system regularly to stay in control (42:10) - 9. How to use email to your advantage (49:41) - 10. Extra tips to boost your efficiency (55:51) - 👋 Farewell and Bonus for No Office fans 💜 Review Us If you love this show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

    58 min
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    About

    A podcast by Nozbe about running 100% remote company and building a product. Hosted by Michael Sliwinski (CEO) and Rafal Sobolewski (Chief Product Officer).

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    • Creator
      Nozbe
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      62
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Nozbe 2020-2023
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      No Office

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