

Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship
Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.
Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship.Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of topics, from time management strategies to fostering creativity, provides valuable insights for enhancing performance and achieving career satisfaction, making it a must-listen as you strive to excel in your professional life.Whether you're aiming to advance your career, boost productivity, or delve into entrepreneurship, Optimal Work Daily offers practical advice and inspiration. Each episode focuses on work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship, providing you with the tools needed to thrive professionally. Dan's engaging narration and the podcast's insightful content make it an essential daily listen for those dedicated to career growth and success.This podcast is designed for those passionate about work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on enhancing your work performance, advancing your career, and exploring entrepreneurship. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster productivity and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of work, career, productivity, and entrepreneurship in achieving your goals.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Feb 2, 2022 • 10min
490: Edit Your Life, Part 4: Your Work Space by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Keep A Tidy Office for Better Productivity
Leo Babauta of Zen Habits encourages you to tidy up your office for better productivityEpisode 490: Edit Your Life, Part 4: Your Work Space by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Keep A Tidy Office for Better ProductivityLeo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/edit-your-life-part-4-your-work-space Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022 • 8min
489: The Billboard Test by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Price Negotiation & Client Relationships
Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about price negotiation and client relationshipsEpisode 489: The Billboard Test by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Price Negotiation & Client RelationshipsHelene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore.The original post is located here: http://www.freetopursue.com/blog/2017/8/4/the-billboard-test Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022 • 8min
488: Is it Better to Be an Entrepreneur or an Employee by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Side Hustles
Alexa Mason of The College Investor talks about whether it's better to be an entrepreneur or an employeeEpisode 488: Is it Better to Be an Entrepreneur or an Employee by Alexa Mason with The College Investor on Side HustlesRobert Farrington is a personal finance expert that focuses on helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start investing for their future. He also helps parents make smart choices about college financing options and navigating the complex world of paying for school. He started The College Investor in 2009 as a forum to discuss the myriad of financial issues facing young adults.The original post is located here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/12273/is-it-better-to-be-an-entrepreneur-or-an-employee/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2022 • 8min
487: [Part 2] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business Analytics
Nir Eyal of NirAndFar shares a hacker metric to user growth and engagement. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 487: [Part 2] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business AnalyticsNir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn).Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2022 • 10min
486: [Part 1] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business Analytics
Nir Eyal of NirAndFar shares a hacker metric to user growth and engagement. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 486: [Part 1] User Growth & Engagement: A Hacker Metric by Nir Eyal of NirAndFar on KPIs & Business AnalyticsNir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products.In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today.Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include: Eventbrite, Product Hunt, Pantry, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Symphony Commerce, Worklife (acquired by Cisco) and Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn).Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.The original post is located here: https://www.nirandfar.com/never-take-your-eyes-off-this-hacker-metric/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2022 • 10min
485: 5 Pricing Strategies To Boost Your Online Store Sales Immediately by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job
Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares 5 pricing strategies to boost your online store sales immediatelyEpisode 485: 5 Pricing Strategies To Boost Your Online Store Sales Immediately by Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her JobSteve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.comThe original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/5-easy-ways-to-boost-your-online-store-sales-immediately/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022 • 11min
484: How To Recruit a Small Army by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Loyal Following
Chris Guillebeau tells you how to recruit a small armyEpisode 484: How To Recruit a Small Army by Chris Guillebeau on How to Build A Loyal FollowingChris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable people with thousands in attendance. Chris is also the founder of Pioneer Nation, Unconventional Guides, the Travel Hacking Cartel, and numerous other projects. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country in the world (193 in total) before his 35th birthday.The original post is located here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-recruit-a-small-army Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2022 • 9min
483: New Goals Mandate New Behaviors by Steve Pavlina on Goal-Setting & Social Support
Steve Pavlina reminds you that new goals mandate new behaviorsEpisode 483: New Goals Mandate New Behaviors by Steve Pavlina on Goal-Setting & Social SupportSteve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/04/new-goals-mandate-new-behaviors/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2022 • 9min
482: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity With Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals With a Product Development Strategy
Michael Mehlberg shares two short posts covering how to turn anxiety into opportunity with business networking and the intersection of ideals with a product development strategyEpisode 482: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity With Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals With a Product Development StrategyMichael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.The original post is located here:https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/3/22/how-to-turn-anxiety-into-opportunity-with-business-networking & https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/3/8/the-intersection-of-ideals-with-a-product-development-strategy Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022 • 11min
481: 8 Side Hustle Lessons From Spain and Portugal (The Obligatory What I Learned On My Vacation Post) by Nick Loper
Nick Loper shares 8 side hustle lessons he learned from Spain and PortugalEpisode 481: 8 Side Hustle Lessons From Spain and Portugal (The Obligatory What I Learned On My Vacation Post) by Nick LoperNick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or relying on your job as your only source of income? He used to work full-time for a giant corporation, but built his business during the night and weekends... and you can do it too.The original post is located here: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-lessons-from-spain-portugal/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


