

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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Apr 20, 2021 • 10min
202: 3 Ways Automated Lead Nurturing Can Supercharge The Sales Cycle by Alex Embling with Neil Patel on Better Selling
Alex Embling with Neil Patel shares 3 ways that automated lead nurturing can supercharge the sales cycle.Episode 202: 3 Ways Automated Lead Nurturing Can Supercharge The Sales Cycle by Alex Embling with Neil Patel on Better SellingNeil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/automated-lead-nurturing/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2021 • 9min
201: Why You Shouldn't Start A Business by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on False First Steps
Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch gives you the reasons to not start a business.Episode 201: Why You Shouldn't Start A Business by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on False First StepsAfter years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more.Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters.Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/bookThe original post is located here: https://www.breakthetwitch.com/why-you-shouldnt-start-a-business/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2021 • 9min
200: [Part 2] How To Develop Mastery, Make Millions, and Be Happy by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development Advice
Benjamin Hardy tells you how to develop mastery, make millions and be happy. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 200: [Part 2] How To Develop Mastery, Make Millions, and Be Happy by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development AdviceBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-to-develop-mastery-make-millions-and-be-happy-cd9743c40d12 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2021 • 10min
199: [Part 1] How To Develop Mastery, Make Millions, and Be Happy by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development Advice
Benjamin Hardy tells you how to develop mastery, make millions and be happy. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 199: [Part 1] How To Develop Mastery, Make Millions, and Be Happy by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development AdviceBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/thrive-global/how-to-develop-mastery-make-millions-and-be-happy-cd9743c40d12 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2021 • 10min
198: Unique Value Proposition Examples For Your Business To Command Premium Pricing by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJob
Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares some examples of propositions your company can use to command premium pricing.Episode 198: Unique Value Proposition Examples For Your Business To Command Premium Pricing by Steve Chou of MyWifeQuitHerJobSteve 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/how-to-command-premium-prices-for-your-small-business/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021 • 9min
197: You Just Have to Grab the Next Trapeze: A Former Lawyer Reinvents Himself After Escaping to France by Bill Crow
Bill Crow with Chris Guillebeau shares a story about a lawyer who reinvented himself after escaping to FranceEpisode 197: You Just Have to Grab the Next Trapeze: A Former Lawyer Reinvents Himself After Escaping to France by Bill CrowChris 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/william-crow/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2021 • 11min
196: Beyond Black Box Management by Cal Newport on Managing for Top Performance & Process Improvement
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog gives a lesson on how to manage for top performance.Episode 196: Beyond Black Box Management by Cal Newport on Managing for Top Performance & Process ImprovementCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2018/04/21/beyond-black-box-management/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2021 • 9min
195: Little Things Make All the Difference AND Shining Example: Rayko by Derek Sivers on Great Work Habits
Derek Sivers shares two short posts that highlight the value of great work habits.Episode 195: Little Things Make All the Difference AND Shining Example: Rayko by Derek Sivers on Great Work HabitsOriginally a professional musician and circus clown, Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008, Derek sold CD Baby for $22M, giving the proceeds to a charitable trust for music education.He is a frequent speaker at the TED Conference, with over 5 million views of his talks.Since 2011 he has published 34 books, including “Anything You Want” which shot to #1 on all of its Amazon categories.The original posts are located here: https://sive.rs/cdbf & https://sive.rs/rayko Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2021 • 8min
194: 4 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Side Hustle by Nick Loper on How to Build Skills and Create Income & Freedom
Nick Loper gives you four reasons why everyone should have a side hustle.Episode 194: 4 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Side Hustle by Nick Loper on How to Build Skills and Create Income & FreedomNick 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/reasons-to-side-hustle/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2021 • 9min
193: [Part 2] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A Business
James Altucher talks about the magical link between having ideas and building businesses. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 193: [Part 2] The Magic of Idea Math by James Altucher on Ideation & Building A BusinessJames Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time.The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-magic-of-idea-math/ 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


