The Mister Productivity Podcast

Madalyn Sklar is a serial entrepreneur, community builder and leading Twitter marketing expert. With 22 years digital marketing experience and 13 years social media marketing under her belt, it's no surprise she's ranked the #1 Social Media Power Influencer in Houston. Huffington Post has named Madalyn one of 50 Women Entrepreneurs to follow.   Where you can find Madalyn online: Her website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   Tools talked about in this episode: Buffer Hootsuite Social Jukebox Nuzzle     If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Elisabeth is a digital coach. She works with women entrepreneurs who want to enhance their visibility online, helping them make their own voice stand out from the internet noise.   Where you can find Elisabeth online: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Snapchat as lily_kounou.   Tools talked about in this episode: Toggl Rescue Time   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Where you can find Sherman online: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Snapchat as ShermanOn1.   The scheduling app I use is Calendly.   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Donna Serdula has proven that a strong and optimized LinkedIn profile is the key to performing well on LinkedIn. The author of Linkedin Profile Optimization For Dummies, Donna and her team of LinkedIn profile writers have optimized over 5,000 LinkedIn profiles. Get your profile optimized: LinkedIn-Makeover.com!   Where you can find Donna online: Her website LinkedIn Twitter   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

When it comes to obstacles to getting things done, what comes to mind? Other people (co-workers or family members!)? Where you work and who you work for (management)? What’s going on in the world (weather, news, gossip)? Technology? But are you getting in your own way? It’s so easy to blame other people and things, but could you be part of the problem? In most - if not all - cases, the answer is yes. How to get out of your own way Acknowledge and accept your shortcomings. You can’t know or do everything. Learn to harness the power of: - Outsourcing - Delegating - Eliminating Know your limits. - Be cognizant of frustration, fatigue, anger, or however else you want to label this. Take breaks. - During the day. Especially when you are frustrated. - Take a weekend off. - Get away with your family. - Remember to breathe. DON'T FORGET: your success does not define who you are. If you think it does, think again.   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

I’m constantly doing research to find out what your challenges are when it comes to being productive via social media connections and in real world. I always ask: what is your biggest challenge with getting things done? Replies I’ve received include: Not enough time in the day (listen to episode 7, How to Become a Calendar Ninja) Interruptions at work (listen to episode 4, How to Deal With Distractions at Work) Focus Staying on target Anxiety over incompletion Me! (Which is one of those obstacles we tend to overlook) Starting doesn’t mean you’ve never been productive and now you’ve decided it’s a good time to start. Perhaps you were doing just fine but then, for whatever reason, you stopped. Or at least slowed down. And now you want to get serious again. First things first: stop! Seriously. Stop just for a few moments and take a breath. If you feel stuck…if you feel overwhelmed…if you feel okay…take a breath. It doesn’t matter where you are on your journey. Maybe you need to take the first step. Or the 12th. Or the 50th. The point is to START. Yes, starting can be scary. Especially if you either haven’t started yet or have been floating along the water with the tide for some time.  What does that first or next step look like for you? You become more productive step by step by step. Basic math: 1 comes before 2 which comes before 3 and so on. The first step is ALWAYS deciding. What decision are you making?   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Dive into the best strategies for solopreneurs. Discover whether apps or traditional lists reign supreme, and find the perfect tool for your productivity. Tune in! Every month, I host a live masterclass aimed at helping you increase your productivity as a solopreneur. We've covered a wide range of topics so far, everything from gaining clarity in your work to effective daily habits, decluttering your workspace, maintaining health and wellness, and mastering time management. And we're just getting started! If you're looking to ramp up your productivity and achieve more as a solopreneur, these masterclasses are a treasure trove of insights and practical tools. Now, here's what you need to do next: Head over to MisterProductivity.com/masterclass. Bookmark that link and check it regularly to stay updated on our upcoming masterclass. But why just stay updated? Why not join us live for the next masterclass? Learn from these interactive sessions, engage with a like-minded community, and transform the way you work. So, what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on the opportunity to propel your solo venture to new heights. Go to MisterProductivity.com/masterclass and sign up today! WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? I'm a productivity coach who helps solopreneurs banish calendar and task overwhelm to stay on top of their business, not be run over by it. Host of The Mister Productivity Podcast. Every month, I host a live masterclass aimed at helping you increase your productivity as a solopreneur. We've covered a wide range of topics so far, everything from gaining clarity in your work to effective daily habits, decluttering your workspace, maintaining health and wellness, and mastering time management. And we're just getting started! If you're looking to ramp up your productivity and achieve more as a solopreneur, these masterclasses are a treasure trove of insights and practical tools. Now, here's what you need to do next: Head over to MisterProductivity.com/masterclass. Bookmark that link and check it regularly to stay updated on our upcoming masterclass. But why just stay updated? Why not join us live for the next masterclass? Learn from these interactive sessions, engage with a like-minded community, and transform the way you work. So, what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on the opportunity to propel your solo venture to new heights. Go to MisterProductivity.com/masterclass and sign up today! WHO IS MARK STRUCZEWSKI? I'm a productivity coach who helps solopreneurs banish calendar and task overwhelm to stay on top of their business, not be run over by it. Host of The Mister Productivity Podcast.

At the time I am recording this episode at the end of August 2017, I have 93 apps on my iPhone 7 Plus. Points In episode 2, How to Choose a Productivity App, I gave you tips on finding useful productivity apps. Here’s a quick review: Use what you already have. Every device comes with calendar, reminder/to-do and notes apps. Before you head off to your App Store looking for an app, see if what you already have will work for you. Then ask friends and colleagues what they use. Next, read reviews - both 5-star and 1-star reviews. Try them out if they’re free.   THE RANT It amazes me how many people are so resistant to paying for an app. They don’t have any problems paying for a new car, food at a restaurant and to buy their favorite team's jerseys. But apps? Nah! Why do people think apps should be free? Could it be because most apps are free? Think Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat and WhatsApp to name a few. However,  these apps are backed by very wealthy companies. I believe independent developers are allowed to make money for their efforts. In fact, I have several apps that I have paid for. BENEFITS OF PAYING FOR AN APP   They tend to be better designed (usually, anyways). They are updated more frequently. You get access to the developers! (This is huge)   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

THREE TRUTHS Truth #1: everyone gets the same 24 hours to spend each day. Truth #2: how you spend your 24 hours is up to you. Truth #3: if you don’t tell your time where to go, you WILL wonder where it went. Which brings me to... FIVE STRATEGIES Strategy #1: tell your time where to go, by scheduling. Use a single calendar for EVERY thing. Although I recommend you use an app, use what works for you. Schedule your tomorrow the night before. Schedule your week on Sunday night or before you leave work the previous Friday. Strategy #2: use time blocking. Block out time on purpose on your calendar. Strategy #3: guard your time jealously. Learn to harness the power of no. Learn how to deal with “got 5 minutes” which I talked about in episode 7, How to Become a Calendar Ninja. Strategy #4: be flexible. Always be on the lookout for new ways of doing things. Strategy #5: expect the unexpected. Your best laid plans will fail. Have a Plan B or a Plan C before you need it.   If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.

Becoming productive is more about what's going on in your head than techniques and apps. Points No one knows everything about productivity.  Become a lifelong student of productivity. Make productivity fun. Simplicity will get you further than complexity. Not every strategy or app will work for you. Find what works for you.  Productivity is more of a mental thing that a practical thing. Keep your life in balance: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Are your mind and work area free of clutter? You can do this! One step at a time. Don’t try to summit Mount Everest in one day - which, by the way, is impossible.    If you’re looking to take your productivity to the next level or if you are interested in bringing me in to speak at your event, visit MarkStruczewski.com.   Join The 7 Day Productivity Challenge or go to MarkStruczewski.com/7day   Follow me: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook   If you love the show, share it with a friend on Apple Podcasts.