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Streamlined Solopreneur: Optimize your systems, reclaim your time. Accelerated
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What if you could save 12+ hours per week in your business? Being a solopreneur sometimes focuses too much on the “solo” part: doing all the jobs, figuring things out yourself, and spending too much time in your business. But we didn’t start out own solo business to spend all of our time at our desk.
We did it because we want freedom: to travel; to spend time with our family; to watch a movie in the middle of a week day. That’s why Streamlined Solopreneur exists.
Each week, host Joe Casabona talks about how you can build a better business through smarter systems and automated processes. He does this by bringing on expert guests, and sharing his own experience from years as a busy solopreneur parent — so that being a solopreneur feels…less solo.
With every episode, you'll get insights, great stories, and 1-3 actions you can take today to improve your business processes and spend your time the way you want.
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How I Really Feel About Using AI to Write a Book
It's a bonus ramble! Based on episode 415 (https://streamlined.fm/415), I share my...candid...thoughts on using of AI to write a book. I DO cover some good uses, but focus heavily on the terrible uses. Oh, then I get to my personal plan for incorporating AI into my upcoming book.
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Can AI Change What and How We Repurpose With Greg Wasserman
I’m currently reading Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall. In it, she mentions that “story” has become such a common term that people use it for everything, even if it’s not a story.
I feel the same thing has been done to the term “repurposing.” See, when you repurpose something in the real world, you take it, you make changes to it, and you give it new life. You don’t just lop a piece off of it and say you’ve repurposed it.
But that’s what many people consider repurposing today. “I’m going to clip 1 minute of this 60-minute conversation and call it repurposed.”
That’s why I’m excited to have Greg Wasserman on the show today. He helps us reframe repurposing, and talks about how AI can help us repurpose properly – and while I don’t agree with everything he says, I like exploring different ideas.
Top Takeaways
Repurposing content isn’t just turning current content into other content. It’s taking conversations and turning them into content, products, and more. Get creative! Greg uses his coaching calls and repurposes them into courses. How can you take conversations you’re having and leverage them to get something tangible for your business? When it comes to leveraging AI, consider your creative comfort. Some people are more comfortable writing. Some feel better talking it out. Integrate AI into your current and best process! Show Notes
Greg Wassermanlu.maDiscovering What Customers Really Want with Georgiana LaudiWhy Podcast Interviews are a Content Goldmine with Tom SchwabGrammarlyCastmagic.io
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How I Built It is now Streamlined Solopreneur!
After 8 years, I'm changing the name of this podcast from How I Built It to Streamlined Solopreneur. Here's why.
You can learn more at https://streamlined.fm
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Building Native Apps using Nocode as a Team of One with Karla Fernandes
The first documented parachute jump happened in the late 1700s, when André-Jacques Garnerin just from balloons at “only” 2000 feet. He no doubt prepared for this moment, testing his parachute and doing everything he could to mitigate risk. Today, skydiving is a sport and a recreational activity, with a lot of safety measures and technology to further mitigate risk.
Why am I telling you this? Because human beings are, by and large, risk-averse…so doing everything we can to reduce it is incredibly important. When it comes to launching a business, it, much like skydiving, is much less risky than it was 200 years ago.
Part of that is the ability to create applications – and therefore launch software-based businesses – without code. That’s exactly what Karla Fernandes is going to talk to us about today. And she should know. She’s launched over a dozen native apps, without writing a single line of code.
Top Takeaways
When evaluating business ideas, prioritize those that solve user problems and gauge interest through pre-sales and feedback from friends, ensuring a user-centric approach and viability.Use no-code tools for faster product development, which allow you to validate, test, and iterate quickly.With no code solutions, you can test multiple product ideas simultaneously without significant investment, helping to hedge your bets and validate ideas quickly and affordably.Show Notes
Karla FernandesMillion Dollar Weekend by Noah KaganNative App: FigmaBravo StudioAirtable
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From Doubt to Determination: Pushing Through the Podcasting Dip [Podcraft]
Today we have a good old fashioned feed drop from my friends at The Podcast Host, and their show, Podcraft.
What really makes someone a successful podcaster? Is it a certain number of episodes, downloads, or reviews? Is it whether content creation has become their full-time job? Or could it be because they’ve been recognised with a prestigious award?
That's what they'll discuss on this episode, and every episode this season.
I hope you enjoy!
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My Be Everywhere Strategy was an Incredible Failure (Which is Good)
I love shuffling poker chips. In fact, I love playing poker…but there’s a fallacy in gambling that can get you into a lot of trouble. It’s the fallacy of sunk cost. Basically, you think you should continue what is ultimately a losing battle because you’ve already invested some amount of money in the pot.
The same thing can be applied to lots of stuff. Have you ever finished a book or a movie you didn’t like just because you started it? That’s the fallacy of sunk cost.
And I’m happy to say that 4 months into 2024, I successfully avoided that fallacy with something that, in January, I was all-in on: my “Be Everywhere” Strategy.
Show Notes
My Experiment with Substack and Being “Everywhere”Taking a bet on Substack’s Network Effect with Nathalie LussierWhy I’m Killing my MembershipPodcast Workflows
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Customer Reviews
Super practical
Thank you for such a practical and human-centered podcast. I take notes!
Great show!
This podcast delivers an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and offers a nice blend of real-world case studies and actionable advice. It's like having a friendly chat with those who've been through the building and creating journey, and it leaves you feeling inspired without being preachy or overly technical. Love your work Joe!
From Bona and Team Capsho :)
Super helpful for entrepreneurs!
Joe finds such a unique mix of guests that share a mix of cool stories and helpful tips. If you’ve got any kind of entrepreneurial aspirations you’ll find this show has plenty to offer.