Listen "Maximize Your Productivity by Doing Less! Tips to unlock your capacity bottleneck."
Episode Synopsis
When time is tight and demands keep growing, how do you actually "do more with less"? In this episode, Eric and Mike dive into the daily pressures solo marketers face and share real-world strategies for reclaiming bandwidth. From identifying what truly moves the needle to using AI for micro-efficiencies, minimizing meetings, and learning when to just stop doing certain things (yes, even the fun ones), this conversation blends practical tactics with an honest look at the trade-offs required to stay effective—and sane. Whether you're navigating chaos or considering outside help, this one's a roadmap for doing less, better. Links Mentioned in the show: Make Time book - https://maketime.blog/ Michael Hyatt Free to Focus : https://fullfocusstore.com/products/free-to-focus Freedom Compass _____________________________________ Subscribe to Our Channel: Don't miss out on future episodes filled with valuable insights and tips! 👉 http://www.youtube.com/@MarketingTeamofOne Subscribe to YouTube and hit the bell icon to stay updated. Connect with Us on LinkedIn: Join our professional network and stay connected with the latest updates: 🔗https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketingteamofone/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-hendry/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-grotenhuis-pagedesign/ Download Free Tools: Enhance your marketing efforts with our exclusive free tools. Get access now! 📥 Download Free Tools - www.marketingteamofone.net/freebies _____________________________________ Join Our Reddit Community: Engage in discussions, ask questions, and connect with fellow marketers: 👾 https://www.reddit.com/r/marketingteamofone/ Visit Our Website: For more resources, articles, and information, check out our website: 🌐 www.marketingteamofone.com _____________________________________ Referral Links: If you are considering signing up for this service, please use our referral link to help out the channel. These are some of the many products we use daily, and you can trust that they will serve you well. Fathom - The #1 rated AI notetaker. Instantly summarize your meetings so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes. https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2mzzhdo4ekii _____________________________________ 00:41 Discussing Bandwidth Challenges 02:32 Small Steps to Increase Efficiency 05:10 Leveraging AI for Productivity 14:16 The Role of Meetings in Productivity 16:11 Questioning Organizational Norms 18:17 Embracing Chaos in Workflows 20:48 Making Strategic Decisions to Optimize Time 23:04 Evaluating Your Goals and Tasks 23:33 The Challenge of Letting Go 24:46 Finding Joy in Your Work 25:16 Dealing with External Requests 28:58 Using Data to Make Decisions 32:59 Seeking Help and Delegating Tasks 41:28 Building Systems Around Chaos 42:46 Conclusion and Takeaways
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