Podcast – Not a Real Job Unknown

After interesting (but not exciting) visits to their local faires and parks, Chris and Joel sit down for a chat about Apple products. They also dig into a discussion about confidence rebuilding and the importance of being social about business.

And don’t panic, this is the correct episode number.

Quotes

“A podcast about two guys podcasting.”
“Interesting without being exciting.”
“That’s the thing about anxiety, if it works it works.”

Talking Points

Hopewell Rocks
Dynamite Circle

Gear Picks

Before the Exit: Thought Experiments for Entrepreneurs by Dan Andrews
Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential by Greg Crabtree and Beverly Herzog



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Chris is back from WordCamp Chicago, so it’s time to record a new podcast. Things haven’t changed a whole lot for Chris or Joel since last episode, but they do dig into some real talk about hiring. Are you ready to be a manager?

Quotes

“Always 100%… fun?”
“We’re not things more often than we are things.”
“When I’m writing and I’m on a roll, it’s one of the most enjoyable experiences that I have.”
“Inertia is probably the shittiest thing we have to deal with.”

Talking Points

2Bobs podcast
The Family Knife blog

Gear Picks

The Win Without Pitching Manifesto by Blair Enns



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This week the kingly content for your ears comes from Chris, who is contemplating cutbacks. Everyone makes mistakes in life, and it’s no different in business. But the best thing to do is acknowledge them and learn from them.

Quotes

“Consistency is key and content is king.”
“Learn to be honest with yourself.”
“Get the robots in your house.”

Gear Picks

The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals About Our Power to Change Others by Tali Sharot
Amazon Echo Dot



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Chris and Joel do one of those pre-show things… a trailer? Foreplay? You know, the talking before the show. Joel also interviews Chris about Gutenberg, the new WordPress editor that is currently in development. Chris talks about why it’s happening and what it can bring to WordPress.

Quotes

“I feel so much more in tune with my own exhaustion than I ever have before.”
“Anything where you’re hiring an agency, absolutely Gutenberg should be part of your plan.”
“Right now you’re building to a moving target.”
“It is absolutely designed to simplify a lot of those experiences and make it so you don’t need a developer, but it also does make it necessary to hire a developer if you want to step outside those confines.”

Talking Points

Gutenberg

Gear Picks

Muji A5 Thread binding Dot Grid Notebook
Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglas by Fredrick Douglas



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Lindsay apologizes for getting this one up a bit late! But now you can finally listen to Joel’s review of the incredibly fresh and never-before-reviewed iPhone X!

Quotes

“I’m increasingly old, I’ve noticed.”
“If by ‘partying’ you mean watching episodes of Fraiser on Netflix, then the answer is profoundly yes.”

Talking Points

iPhone X

Gear Picks

Alien Quadrilogy DVD Box Set
Seville Classics Expandable Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf



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This week, Chris calls in Joel from Moncton. They talk about how best to harness your motivation, enthusiasm, and energy for a task or project. Rather than just doing the dang thing, plan the dang thing first!

And just a heads up – no episode next week! But if you have questions please feel free to send them in for the following week.

Quotes

“I am extremely comfortable with losing grip on the things I once loved and cared about.”
“Use that energy to plan rather than to execute.”

Gear Picks

Saucony Originals Jazz Low Pro Vegan Sneaker
Why Don’t We Learn From History? by B.H. Liddell Hart
Dirty Computer by Janelle Monae



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