Is it Time for me to Ditch Ulysses?
threads, podcast episodes, and blog posts have all made their way into a new space I created explicitly for writing. Now I’m wondering if I should switch from my long-standing, beloved writing app.
How I Keep my Email at Inbox Zero
Do you suffer from too many emails? Have a 4 digit badge on your mail app? Constantly buried in a deluge of unread email? If you’re anything like me, just that sentence stressed me out. That’s why I have a process in place.
How I am Automating More of My Business (Update)
I recently updated my post about how I’m automating my business, using tools like Shortcuts, Zapier, Keyboard Maestro, and Hazel. Check it out!
The Best Home Automation Device of 2021: Lutron Aurora Dimmer Switch
My favorite part of owning a home is making everything smart, and there for automatable. But smart lightbulbs can be a problem for those who haven’t embraced the smart home life…until now.
SavvyCal vs. Calendly
SavvyCal or Calendly. There are a lot of great features to like about SavvyCal, including how calendar overlays work, one-off links, reusable hours, and recurring time blocks based on calendar events. But I’m not quite ready to switch yet. Here’s why.
Using Automation to Better Manage Client Work
Getting a lot of client work can feel overwhelming – especially if you’re a small shop. You take on too much work, and now the walls are closing in on you. Luckily we can fix that through automation.
Automation | Podcasting | Tech
How I Built a Smart “On-Air” Light for When I’m Recording or Meeting
As a guy who makes his living mostly from recording podcasts and videos, it can be frustrating when my family, who’s mostly stuck at home due to a pandemic, comes into my office while I’m recording, or decides to make the most noise right outside my door. I don’t blame them for this. You do what you can to keep…
Launch Specific Parts of a Mac App with Stream Deck and Keyboard Maestro
I recently picked up the Stream Deck XL and have a few extra buttons to play with now. One thing I thought would be interesting is to launch a specific note in Bear Notes. Turns out you can totally do that! Here’s how.
4 Ways to Make Podcasting Easier Through Automation
Podcasting is a time consuming effort, which is why many podcasts fall victim to the dreaded podfade1. It can sometimes feel like you need a herculean effort to get it all done. Come up with topics, find and book guests, coordinate schedules, do the tech checks, record, post production, then publishing and promoting. That’s why putting a process in place and moving things off of your plate is a must. Here are 4 tasks you can take off your plate thanks to automation.
SaneBox Keeps my Inbox Clear and my Heart Rate Down (Friday Toolkit Preview)
I’ve been thinking of doing something like this for a while, but haven’t pulled the trigger. I want to thank SaneBox for partnering with me to push me over the edge. This first edition of The Friday Toolkit is brought to you by them; I chose SaneBox as the partner because I’ve been using them all year and am a huge fan. I’m excited to share a little bit more about them.
