Macpreneur

Damien Schreurs
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The show for solopreneurs who can't imagine running their business on anything other than a Mac. Discover tips, tools and strategies to streamline your business, so that you'll be able to save time ⏱ and money 💸 while enjoying your solopreneur lifestyle.Weekly show during which I interview a fellow Macpreneur who will share their own tips, tools and strategies allowing them to be more efficient and productive running their business on their Mac.

  1. 2D AGO

    3 Types of Mac Automation Every Solopreneur Needs to Know

    🆓 Get your Mac Automation Tools report at macpreneur.com/at26  In episode 167 of Macpreneur, you'll discover: the three types of automationthe basic building blocks of an automation and a detailed map of AI-ready and traditional automation tools for the Mac. Highlights [00:00] Introduction[01:19] Welcome to Macpreneur Podcast[02:19] Understanding Mac Automation Types[04:22] Building Blocks of Automation[07:09] Classic Mac Automation Tools[07:52] AI-Enhanced Automation Tools[09:08] Mac Automation Landscape Report[09:43] MacWhisper Automation Capabilities[11:19] Next Episode Teaser[11:43] OutroText me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    12 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    How I Use an AI Co-CEO to Make Smarter Business Decisions (Interview)

    🆓 Build your own Co-CEO today: https://macpreneur.com/csuite In this episode of Macpreneur, you'll discover how solopreneurs can utilize AI as a virtual C-suite to streamline operations, increase revenue, and achieve a healthier work-life balance.  Rebroadcasted from the AIBiz podcast with host Avik Chakraborty, I share insights on incorporating AI as a thought partner, building custom AI roles like Co-CEO, Co-CMO, and Co-CFO, and leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Gemini.  I also highlight the benefits of AI in automating research and decision-making, offering practical advice on maximizing AI for business efficiency.  Checkout AIBiz: https://aibizshow.podbean.com Highlights [00:00] Teaser  [00:53] Introduction  [01:35] AIBiz intro  [03:24] Creating and Customizing AI Co-CEO  [06:00] Real-World Applications and Success Stories  [09:09] Integrating AI in Daily Workflow  [11:35] Expanding the AI C-Suite  [16:20] Benefits of AI in Work-Life Balance  [18:38] Advice for Listeners  [22:58] Check out the AIBiz podcast  [23:19] Free AI C Suite resources  [24:14] Outro  Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    25 min

  3. 12/13/2025

    The Hidden macOS Feature That Turns AI Into an App Instantly

    🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode of Macpreneur, I address the challenges of using ChatGPT on a Mac, particularly for users still using a Mac with an Intel processor. I explore various solutions, including WebCatalog, Chrome web apps, and native apps like MacGPT, highlighting their pros and cons.  Ultimately, I reveal a hidden feature available since macOS 14 Sonoma that allows the creation of a lightweight, standalone ChatGPT web app directly from Safari.  This episode is geared towards solopreneurs looking to streamline their AI usage without cluttering their storage or relying on third-party tools. Highlights [00:00] Teaser  [01:09] Welcome  [01:42] Why Other Pro Solutions Failed  [04:14] Exploring WebCatalog and Its Drawbacks  [07:25] Chrome Web Applications: A Lightweight Alternative  [08:50] MacGPT: A Freemium Option  [10:37] Setapp Solutions: Unite and Coherence X  [12:17] The Ultimate Solution: Safari's Add to Dock Feature  [14:52] Conclusion: Simplifying Your Workflow  [15:25] Bonus: Discover Your AI Archetype  [16:04] Outro  Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    16 min

  4. 12/06/2025

    How I Saved Thousands Using AI Research Tools on My Mac

    🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, I delve into the transformative capability of modern AI for solopreneurs, especially for Deep Research and managing internal digital clutter.  You'll discover how tools like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Google's NotebookLM can save time and legal fees by providing accurate, comprehensive research. Listen to hear real-life examples of AI's impact on business expansion strategies.  Video and show notes: https://macpreneur.com/episode164 Missed any of these past episodes? Catch-up on now! MP136 - Why 'Fighting' ChatGPT Works Magic for This Mac User with MV BravermanMP154 - Is Your Free AI Habit Holding Your Solopreneur Business Back? with Karla PamanesMP157 - The Smart Solopreneur Way to Use AI on Mac with Téa PhillipsHighlights [00:00] Introduction  [00:56] Using AI for Deep Research  [01:21] Case Study: Expanding Business Internationally  [04:58] Comparing AI Tools for Deep Research  [08:47] Internal Research with NotebookLM  [10:26] Using NotebookLM for Macpreneur  [12:46] Conclusion  [13:20] Discover your AI Archetype  [13:42] Outro  Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    14 min

  5. 11/27/2025

    Stop Typing: The AI Workflow That Writes Everything For You with Samantha Hartley

    🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll learn how business consultant Samantha Hartley uses her Mac to streamline her business.  Discover how tools like Wispr Flow for dictation, Apple Notes for organization, Time Machine for backups, Loom for client communication, and how AI assistants can help consultants break revenue ceilings while overcoming macOS limitations. Video and show notes: https://macpreneur.com/episode163 Connect with Samantha Hartley: http://6figureclients.comhttps://samanthahartley.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthahartleyHighlights: [00:00] Teaser  [01:30] Samantha's Mac Setup  [02:50] Essential Apps for Business  [09:26] Exploring AI Tools: GPT and Claude  [11:06] Backup Strategies and Time Machine  [15:04] Advanced AI Usage and Customization  [26:18] Synthesis of Information and Custom Instructions  [29:05] Gemini's Integration with Google Workspace  [32:05] Wispr Flow: The Ultimate Dictation Tool  [37:58] Time Machine and Backup Solutions  [43:04] Improving Finder Search on Mac  [51:07] Applying to be a guest too  [51:31] Outro  Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    52 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    Why The Mac Is Actually Better Than PC For Local AI

    🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, I share my appearance on the AI Bridges podcast hosted by Mark Pearson.  We discuss why Apple's Mac platform, especially with its Apple Silicon, is ideal for running massive AI models locally, ensuring privacy, and differentiating automation from AI.  Tune in to learn about the potential of AI on Mac and future trends in the AI landscape. Check out the AI Bridges podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/ai-bridges/id1840282659YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyZS7CnQPhAHyMVToGFXcAtBemGnoyYGHighlights [00:00] Introduction[02:22] MyJourney to Entrepreneurship  [03:40] EasyTECH Services and Business Model  [06:05] Macpreneur: Expanding Internationally  [07:16] Technical Insights: Apple Silicon and AI  [15:45] Corporate Training and AI Integration  [17:34] Challenges and Lessons in AI Implementation  [21:21] Comparing Outputs of Different LLMs  [22:19] Emerging Trends in AI  [29:05] AI's Impact on Jobs and Trust Issues  [33:47] Advice for Businesses Hesitant About AI  [40:28] Conclusion[40:55] Take the AI QuizText me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    42 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Never Type Meeting Notes Again on Mac (Do This Instead)

    🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode of Macpreneur, discover how you can use AI tools to automate note-taking and improve focus during meetings.  Through past interviews, we revisit workflows for transcribing and summarizing notes using tools like Apple Notes, ChatGPT, Granola, and Fathom.  These techniques help solopreneurs save time, enhance productivity, and maintain full engagement in conversations.  Tune in to discover practical AI tools and take a quick quiz to determine your AI journey stage. Show notes and video version: https://macpreneur.com/episode161 Missed any of these past episodes? Catch-up on now! MP114 - Helping Solopreneurs Streamline Their Podcast Systems on a Mac with Joe CasabonaMP126 - Using a Mac to Design Squarespace Websites with Wayne PelletierMP127 - Using a Mac as a Women’s Fitness & Life Coach with Jen RulonMP139 - Turn AI Into Your Best (and Cheapest!) Virtual Assistant with Anthony FrancoHighlights [00:00] Introduction - Leveraging AI for note taking  [01:22] Using Apple Notes for Handwritten Ideas  [02:53] Recording and Transcribing Phone Calls  [04:33] AI Tools for Online Meetings  [07:52] Discover your AI Archetype  Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    9 min

  8. 11/01/2025

    GUEST SPOT: How I Use Automation & AI (My Interview on the Financial Freedom Podcast)

    In this special episode, I'm sharing a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on the Financial Freedom Podcast with Christopher Loo, recorded on May 1st, 2025. Show notes and video version: https://macpreneur.com/episode160 In this conversation, you'll discover: My step-by-step Zapier automation that takes a new lead from my website to my CRM and invoicing software without me lifting a finger .The simple, FREE automation you can set up today to follow up with new contacts instantly .My take on the AI race and the "hidden" hardware advantage Apple has had with the Neural Engine since 2020 .Why the Mac is still the most stable and secure platform for your business .The future of AI (and why it will be just like electricity) .A huge thank you to Christopher Loo for hosting me.  I highly recommend you check out his show, The Financial Freedom Podcast, for more insights on the solopreneur journey. Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form available at https://macpreneur.com/apply or visit the show profile on Podmatch. 👥 Join the Macpreneur Community! Simplify your digital life and streamline your business with fellow solopreneurs. ✨ Join the Waiting List ✅ Want to be more efficient on your Mac? Answer a few questions about how you're currently dealing with unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing and file clutter. It's FREE and takes less than 2 minutes! 🆓 Get personalized time-saving tips today! Follow me: Connect on LinkedIn Check the YouTube channel Follow @macpreneurfm on Instagram Follow @macpreneurfm on Facebook Subscribe and give a rating on Apple Podcasts

    23 min
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The show for solopreneurs who can't imagine running their business on anything other than a Mac. Discover tips, tools and strategies to streamline your business, so that you'll be able to save time ⏱ and money 💸 while enjoying your solopreneur lifestyle.Weekly show during which I interview a fellow Macpreneur who will share their own tips, tools and strategies allowing them to be more efficient and productive running their business on their Mac.

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  • Creator
    Damien Schreurs
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Macpreneur
  • Show Website
    Macpreneur

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