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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. Forget Hustle: The Secret to High Performance Is KINDNESS — Graham Allcott

    12/19/2025

    Forget Hustle: The Secret to High Performance Is KINDNESS — Graham Allcott

    Can kindness really boost productivity? And what does true kindness look like day-to-day at work? Tune in — Graham Allcott, author of the award winning book "KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work", has the answers. Topics Graham Allcott, Think Productive, and his lates book: Kind.The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work.What is kindness and in what way it's different from being niceKindness is about truth and graceKindness is also limiting the damage Business bastards8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work Listen deeply Kindness is a practicePeople first, work secondBe humbleTreat people the way THEY want to be treatedSlow downKindness starts with you but it doesn't ends with youShow notes- Graham Allcott- Think Productive - The Productivity Ninja Book - KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work - Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success The Eight Principles of Kindfulness:1. Kindness starts with you — personal awareness and treating yourself with kindness.2. Set clear expectations — clarity about vision, values, roles and responsibilities.3. Listen deeply — full presence, empathy, understanding others commit- ment beyond productivity.4. People first, work second. Always. — treat colleagues as humans first, not just resources.5. Be humble — lead with humility, give credit, take responsibility, avoid ego.6. Treat people the way THEY want to be treated — empathize, respect individuality, adapt to people’s needs.7. Slow down — avoid the “busy = productive” assumption; take time for real human connection and reflection.8. It doesn’t end with you — kindness should ripple outward: build a kind culture, influence others, sustain kindness over time. 🟣 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 (01:08) - Graham Allcott, Think Productive, and his latest book: Kind. The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work (03:08) - 🤝 What is kindness and how it’s different from being nice (06:23) - 🧭 Kindness is about truth and grace (09:24) - 🛑 Kindness is also about limiting the damage (11:13) - 😈 Business bastards (20:08) - 🧠 8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work (24:28) - 🎧 Sponsor’s break (25:23) - 🔁 8 principles to guide a “kindful” approach at work – part 2 (25:48) - 👂 Listen deeply (31:08) - 🔄 Kindness is a practice (33:53) - ❤️ People first, work second (45:23) - 🙏 Be humble (48:38) - 🔄 Treat people the way THEY want to be treated (52:28) - 🐢 Slow down (01:00:43) - 🌱 Kindness starts with you but it doesn’t end with you (01:07:52) - 🎁 Bonus for our listeners

    1h 9m
  2. The Secret to Cutting CRM Expenses — Already Used by Successful Companies

    12/05/2025

    The Secret to Cutting CRM Expenses — Already Used by Successful Companies

    Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode. 🎙️ Topics: Productivity as a toolHow to achieve intentionality You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — how to find itWhy and how to adjust your productivity system to your personality, traits, strengths and weaknessesTOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone! (see below) What is weekly review all about (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (03:58) - 💡 Benefits of Integrating CRM and a Project Management App (13:47) - 🎙️ Sponsor's break – Nozbe as a CRM (14:53) - 📁 Creating and managing a client database; storing interaction history, transactions, and client communications (18:08) - 🔄 Managing sales funnels and stages (26:53) - 🗂️ Planning and Organizing Sales and Support Work (33:18) - ⚙️ Automation of business processes (40:03) - 📊 Analytics and Reporting (42:32) - 🔌 Integrations with other services and tools (46:03) - 🎯 Wrap up (47:35) - 🎁 Bonus for our listeners 📝 Show notes How to Improve the Quality of Your Customer Service - A TrickNozbe as CRM - a post on Nozbe BlogAutomatically Create Tasks with Due Dates from Calendly Notifications – TrickEmailing tasks to Nozbe💥 Key Takeaways from the Episode In this episode, we show that Nozbe — although primarily a task, project, and team-collaboration app — can fully replace a lightweight CRM for small businesses. Using projects, tasks, comments, tags, and templates, you can recreate all essential CRM functions: client database, contact history, sales pipeline, customer support, reporting, automation, and team collaboration. This means your team doesn’t need multiple tools — everything happens in one place, saving time and eliminating communication chaos. Nozbe becomes the central hub for client work: from the first contact, through sending offers and managing projects, all the way to post-sale support. 🎯 Benefits of Integrating CRM and a Project Management AppIntegrating a CRM with project management software saves time, automates tedious tasks, and allows you to focus on real business growth. But how does this work in practice? 1. Everything in One Place2. Faster Project Execution3. Increased Customer Satisfaction4. Better Team Collaboration 🟣 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.

    49 min
  3. Intentional Work: How to Rescue Your Productivity

    11/21/2025

    Intentional Work: How to Rescue Your Productivity

    Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode. 🎙️ Topics: Productivity as a toolHow to achieve intentionality You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — how to find itWhy and how to adjust your productivity system to your personality, traits, strengths and weaknessesTOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone! (see below) What is weekly review all about💥 TOP 4 universal productivity rules that work for everyone!1️⃣  Keeping a task list in one consistent (!) place2️⃣ Planning your day — with tasks matched to high-energy and low-energy levels3️⃣ Managing new commitments and “incoming requests”: looking at opportunity costs — what I won’t do if I choose this activity; letting new tasks and obligations into your life with awareness4️⃣ Weekly review — updating your system, choosing priorities, and checking whether your actions are actually moving you closer to your vision 📝 Show notes Dominik JuszczykThe 4000 Weeks book by Oliver BurkemanSmall habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity 🟣 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.

    51 min
  4. The Secret to Calm Productivity • Mike St Pierre

    11/07/2025

    The Secret to Calm Productivity • Mike St Pierre

    Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks? Discover the secret to staying calm while getting more done! In this episode Mike St Pierre shares the qualities of calm productivity—from being flexible and organized to mastering massive projects without the stress. Ready to transform your work life with simple, powerful habits? 🎙️ Topics: (00:00) - 🎬 Intro (01:28) - 👤 Who is Mike St Pierre (02:38) - 💡 Most people haven't been trained in productivity and working efficiently (05:08) - 🤝 Servant leadership and being humble (13:58) - 🧘‍♂️ Why you want to practice calm productivity (18:08) - 🌿 What are the qualities of calm productivity practitioners (21:28) - 🔥 Can-do and enthusiastic attitude + curiosity – key qualities you can't teach anyone (25:28) - 🧭 How to foster calmness? By going back "to the center" through habits, systems, journaling, getting out to nature, unplugging, gratitude, taking care of your physical environment (32:28) - 📆 The importance of a weekly review (36:52) - ⏰ Time blocking (42:12) - 🚀 Progressing and tweaking as part of boosting your productivity in a calm way (47:35) - 📞 How to get in touch with Mike St Pierre (48:56) - 🎁 Summary and BONUS for listeners Who is Mike St Pierre Most people haven't been trained in productivity and working efficientlyServant leadership and being humbleWhy you want to practice calm productivityWhat are the qualities of calm productivity practitionersCan-do and enthusiastic attitude + curiosity - key qualities you can't teach anyoneHow to foster calmness? By going back "to the center"  through  habits, systems, journaling, getting out to the nature, unplugging, gratitude, taking care of your physical environmentThe importance of a weekly reviewTime blockingProgressing and tweaking as part of boosting your productivity in a calm wayHow to get in touch with Mike St Pierre 📝 Show notes - Mike St. Pierre - Episode 75 on journaling  - Weekly review at Nozbe- Mighty Fridays at Nozbe 🟣 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.

    50 min
  5. From Chaos To Clarity - 10 Books That Changed My Life

    10/24/2025

    From Chaos To Clarity - 10 Books That Changed My Life

    In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.From the micro-improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live.This episode is about rediscovering what really drives productivity, purpose, and peace and serenity. 🎙️ Topics: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen CoveyGetting Things Done – David Allen Deep Work - Cal NewportThe One Thing - Gary Keller & Jay Papasa Hell Yeah Or No - Derek SiversEssentialism - Greg McKeownAtomic Habits - James ClearThe Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark MansonThe E-Myth - Michael E. Gerber10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity - Michael Sliwinski 📝 Show notes- Michael's interview with  Derek Sivers- Michael's interview with Greg McKeown- Small habits , Big Wins, No Office ep. 61- Ebook 10 Steps To Ultimate Productivity 🟣 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 (03:04) - 📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey (09:24) - 📚 Getting Things Done – David Allen (14:28) - 📚 Deep Work – Cal Newport (16:37) - 📚 The One Thing – Gary Keller & Jay Papasan (18:42) - 📚 Hell Yeah Or No – Derek Sivers (21:11) - 💜 Sponsor Break (21:57) - 📚 Essentialism – Greg McKeown (25:57) - 📚 Atomic Habits – James Clear (30:47) - 📚 The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a F*ck – Mark Manson (34:46) - 📚 The E-Myth – Michael E. Gerber (39:22) - 📚 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity – Michael Sliwinski (45:37) - 👋 Outro and BONUS for listeners 🎁

    48 min
  6. Stop Blaming Tech for Bad Communication — It’s You

    10/10/2025

    Stop Blaming Tech for Bad Communication — It’s You

    Many leaders think that the newest tools and fancy tech will magically fix productivity and make teamwork effortless. The hard truth is that: it won’t.Without a clear communication agreement and shared rules everyone actually follows, even the most expensive apps are just digital chaos in disguise.Here’s what really makes a team click. 🎙️ Topics: Technology is only half the success – why tools alone aren’t enoughThe communication agreement as the foundation of teamworkTechnology vs. organizational culture – what really drives effectivenessClear communication rules as a path to higher productivityHow to create a good communication agreement – the Nozbe exampleSynchronous vs. asynchronous communication – finding the right balanceCommunicating through tasks – why “Task me” works better than messagingOrder in projects and tasks as part of team cultureHow to sustain a healthy communication culture in your team 📝 Show notes- Asynchronous communication- Task Comments in Nozbe - Your Communication Superpower- Task-Based Communication: What It Is and How to Do It Right 🟣 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 (03:28) - 💡 Why Technology Alone Isn’t Enough: A Communication Agreement Is the Foundation of Teamwork; Clear Rules Increase Productivity; Technology Cannot Replace Culture; Communication Agreements Support Growth and Onboarding (11:56) - 💰 Sponsor's break (12:28) - 🤝 How to Create a Good Communication Agreement (based on the Nozbe company) (35:48) - 📚 Summary: How to Stick to Your Communication Culture (38:24) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

    40 min
  7. Small Business, Corporate-Level Chaos – How to Avoid It?

    09/19/2025

    Small Business, Corporate-Level Chaos – How to Avoid It?

    Running a small business and always short on time? Do you feel like you’re drowning in details and don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for a way to finally organize your projects and stop worrying about forgetting something, see how a project management app might be exactly what saves your business. 🎙️ Topics: Why do even 1- or 2-person businesses need a simple project and task management system?What do you need to watch out for when you implement a project and task management tool?How to implement an app like NozbeHow can Nozbe grow together with your businessHow to collaborate with others using NozbeNozbe Expert program - join! 📝 Show notes- Stay in touch with Asia- Another episode on solopreneurship with Jeff Sanders- How to eliminate chaos in a company – a proven system of communication and project management for teams 🟣 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: Asia Piechocka & Nozbe Story (05:10) - 🛠️ Why Solopreneurs Need a Simple System (13:34) - ✨ Keep It Simple: Focus on Quick Wins (18:50) - 🚀 Getting Started: 4-Step Nozbe Setup (24:46) - 🙋‍♀️ Sponsor's break (29:54) - 📈 Scaling with Nozbe: Workflows & Mini‑CRM (33:04) - 💡 Mini‑CRM First: Centralize Before Expanding (39:26) - 🤝 Collaboration Options: Tasks vs Full Team Access (46:20) - 📝 Wrap-Up: Document, Delegate & Grow Smarter (48:49) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

    51 min
  8. Vacation Left You Miserable? See How to Fix It!

    09/05/2025

    Vacation Left You Miserable? See How to Fix It!

    Your vacation is over, but instead of feeling refreshed and motivated, you feel down and drained? You might be experiencing post-vacation blues. See why this happens and how to deal with it. 🎙️ Topics: – What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness?– 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues– Discomfort as a Trigger for Change– Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar 📝 Show notes - Cal Newport How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)- How to prepare everything at work for vacation - ep. 74- Small Habits - Big Wins: No Office Podcast - ep. 50- Journaling: 5 Minutes a Day That Could Change Your Life - No Office Podcast - ep. 75: 🟣 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 (02:38) - 🤔 What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness? (13:08) - 🛠️ 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues (29:17) - ❤️ Why users love Nozbe (30:58) - 🔥 Discomfort as a Trigger for Change (38:38) - 📌 Summary (40:08) - 🗂️ Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar (47:48) - 🎁 BONUS for listeners

    50 min
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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
    78
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    © Nozbe 2020-2023
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