Hosts: 🎤 Marc A. Pitman, CSP – Speaker, coach, and visionary wall demolisher 🎤 Emily Pitman – Systems and spaces designer, master planner Episode Summary In this inaugural episode of Still Figuring It Out, Marc and Emily Pitman dive into the Four Questions for the Quarter, a structured yet organic way they approach planning, growth, and creativity. With humor, warmth, and insight, they explore: The chaos and creativity of Emily's brainstorming process Marc's quest for intentional client outreach The balance between building systems and preserving creative energy Finding time and space for writing goals All while navigating the fun dynamics of co-hosting and co-creating! 🕒 Timestamps & Key Topics: ⏳ [00:00:03] – Welcome & introductions ⏳ [00:00:08] – Emily's "neon post-it" mind & Marc's admiration for her unique system ⏳ [00:01:15] – A bit of sibling banter: shady backgrounds and cat boxes ⏳ [00:02:04] – Establishing the podcast's structure and episode count ⏳ [00:03:09] – Introduction to Four Questions for the Quarter ⏳ [00:06:00] – Question #1: Where will I be getting clients? (Marc's focus on intentional networking) ⏳ [00:08:00] – Question #1 (Emily): What systems do I want settled into habits? (Balancing structure and creativity) ⏳ [00:09:16] – Question #2: How do I balance launching a new thing with paying tuition? (Marc's metaphor of life as a cupcake 🍰) ⏳ [00:12:15] – Question #2 (Emily): How many words will I write? (Tracking writing progress & using Scrivener) ⏳ [00:17:39] – Wrapping up and reflections on tracking progress 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Marc's "Client Question": Being intentional about outreach rather than relying solely on inbound opportunities. ✅ Emily's "Systems Question": Building habits that free up creative energy rather than draining it. ✅ Marc's "Balance Question": Protecting revenue streams while embracing new ventures. ✅ Emily's "Writing Question": Tracking progress and defining what "counts" as writing. 🎙️ Favorite Quotes: Marc: "Life is a cupcake—protect the base because the frosting won't hold itself up!" 🧁 Emily: "I feel a little used…like a cat who got a fancy box and never used it again." 🐱 Marc: "Did you just do your homework during class and ruin recess for the rest of us?" 😆 Emily: "If I can automate systems, I can be creative somewhere else." 🎨 📌 What's Next? Part 2 of the Four Questions Series! 📝 In the next episode, Marc & Emily continue unpacking their quarterly questions and dive deeper into balancing productivity, creativity, and life. 📢 Connect With Us: 🌐 Podcast Website: [Insert Link] 📲 Follow Marc on Twitter: [Insert Link] 📲 Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: [Insert Link] 💬 Join the conversation! What's your question for the quarter? Share it with us on social media! 🚀 This episode was full of laughs, reflections, and thoughtful strategy—subscribe and stay tuned as we figure it out together! 🎧✨ Thank you Lexi Moreno and Caleb Pitman composing / mixing / mastering / guitar / trumpet; Zoe bass

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