Macpreneur

Macpreneur

The show for solopreneurs who can't imagine running their business on anything other than a Mac. Discover tips, tools and strategies to streamline your business, so that you'll be able to save time ⏱ and money 💸 while enjoying your solopreneur lifestyle. Weekly show during which I interview a fellow Macpreneur who will share their own tips, tools and strategies allowing them to be more efficient and productive running their business on their Mac.

Episodes

November 27, 2025 51 mins

In this episode, you'll learn how business consultant Samantha Hartley uses her Mac to streamline her business. 

Discover how tools like Wispr Flow for dictation, Apple Notes for organization, Time Machine for backups, Loom for client communication, and how AI assistants can help consultants break revenue ceilings while overcoming macOS limitations.

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In this episode, I share my appearance on the AI Bridges podcast hosted by Mark Pearson

We discuss why Apple's Mac platform, especially with its Apple Silicon, is ideal for running massive AI models locally, ensuring privacy, and differentiating automation from AI. 

I share my journey from mechanical engineering to tech consulting, focusing on corporate trainings and the Macpreneur brand. 

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🆓 Discover Your AI Archetype: https://macpreneur.com/aistage

In this episode of Macpreneur, discover how you can use AI tools to automate note-taking and improve focus during meetings

Through past interviews, we revisit workflows for transcribing and summarizing notes using tools like Apple Notes, ChatGPT, Granola, and Fathom. 

These techniques help solopreneurs save time, enhance productivity, and maintain full engagement in conve...

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In this special episode, I'm sharing a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on the Financial Freedom Podcast with Christopher Loo, recorded on May 1st, 2025.

Show notes and video version: https://macpreneur.com/episode160

In this conversation, you'll discover:

  • My step-by-step Zapier automation that takes a new lead from my website to my CRM and invoicing software without me lifting a finger .
  • The simple, FREE automation you...
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In this episode of Macpreneur, we explore how solopreneurs can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to enhance their brainstorming process

I introduce three practical techniques inspired by interviews with successful solopreneurs: 

  1. using AI as a sparring partner to refine content
  2. role-playing with AI as a practice client to build confidence for sales calls
  3. and utilizing AI as a verbal sounding board to facilitate nat...
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In this episode, you'll discover how Marianne Hickman, an author, speaker, and trainer, uses her Mac and AI tools to streamline her solopreneur business. 

We discuss Marianne's Mac setup, favorite applications like Clickup and HighLevel, and AI assistant integration for scheduling and client interactions. 

We also explore personal task management hacks, parenting ...

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🆓 Are you an AI Dabbler, AI Integrator or AI Automator? https://macpreneur.com/aistage

In this episode, you'll learn how Founder and CEO of ATS Innovations and Inventor of the MetaFlex Glove, Téa Phillips, uses her Mac to streamline her business. 

Discover how mechanical webcam switches provide genuine security, how Google Workspace's Gemini offers superior research capabilities, and how custom AI tools can automate repeti...

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🆓 Are you an AI Dabbler, AI Integrator or AI Automator? https://macpreneur.com/aistage

In this episode, you'll discover insightful ways to streamline and enhance your business processes leveraging your Mac, shared by leadership and mindset coach Gary Montalvo. 

Gary discusses his extensive experience with Mac computers, the software tools essential to his business, including ChatGPT for AI capabilities, and key productivity app...

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In this episode, you'll learn how keynote speaker, published author, and technology consultant Lucas Erb uses his Mac to streamline his business. 

Discover how AI tools like Granola transform meeting productivity, how "vibe coding" is replacing traditional programming, and how workflow automation tools enable sophisticated decision-making processes.

Video and sho...

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In this episode, you'll learn how award-winning designer, branding expert and mentor Karla Pámanes uses her Mac to streamline her business. 

Discover how leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT Plus as virtual "co-executives," utilizing Apple's universal clipboard feature, and choosing cost-effective design software like Affinity can dramatically improve workflow ...

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In this episode, you'll learn how Family Photo Curator Isabelle Dervaux uses her Mac to streamline her business. Discover how customizing Apple Photos, utilizing keyboard shortcuts, leveraging Grammarly Desktop, creating custom GPTs, and organizing photos with Smart Albums can dramatically improve workflow efficiency and productivity.

Video and show notes at: https://macp...

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In this episode, you'll discover how financial planner and Apple enthusiast Nick Garofalo uses his MacBook Pro for running his business.

The conversation also delves into Nick's use of Notion for content management, the benefits of Google Workspace and Gemini, and some handy tips and tricks for Mac users. 

Links & video available at https://macpreneur.com/episode152

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In this episode, you'll discover how AI can revolutionize workflows for solopreneurs, save time, and boost productivity

This is a rebroadcast of the conversation I had on Joe Casabona's Streamlined Solopreneur podcast back in March 2025.

Join us as we discuss overcoming AI hesitation, practical applications of AI as an efficient co-CEO, and why embracing AI enhances human wisdom

Show notes: https://streamlined.fm/468

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In this episode you'll discover powerful strategies to declutter and manage digital files on your Mac

My two NotebookLM assistants are revisiting my own philosophy around digital chaos, as well as built-in Mac features like Stacks and advanced automation with Automator and Hazel

Highlights

  • [00:00] Teaser  
  • [00:37] Introduction to Digital Decluttering  
  • [01:32] Understanding Digital Clutter  
  • [02:47] Damien's Default Fol...
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In this episode, you'll discover how to dramatically reduce repetitive typing by using built-in macOS features and third-party tools. 

Learn powerful strategies for text replacement, setting up reusable templates, and automating tasks to save time and increase your productivity. 

This AI overview will provide actionable tips and techniques sourced from episodes 61 through 63 of Macpreneur.

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In this episode of Macpreneur, you'll discover the hidden productivity drains affecting Mac users: unnecessary clicks, repetitive typing, and file clutter. 

Drawing from episodes 58, 59, and 60, my two NotebookLM assistants offer practical solutions to overcome these issues. 

From utilizing built-in macOS features like keyboard shortcuts and Mission Control to leveraging powerful third-party tools like Raycast, Moom, and BetterT...

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In this episode, we'll dive into the world of time tracking tools specifically for Mac solopreneurs, analyzing Toggl, Timery, and Timing

You'll discover the pros and cons of each tool based on insights from my extensive hands-on experience. 

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Chapters

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In this rebroadcasted episode, I explore the critical finance tools used by three Macpreneur friends to run their businesses efficiently:

  • Susanna Reay highlights the benefits of the FreeAgent accounting software for service-based business owners, emphasizing its ability to sync with bank and payment accounts. 
  • Roland Hüse shares his use of PayPal for easy, widespread payment processing. 
  • Anna Lundberg discusses her experience with...
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In this episode, you'll discover my four-part automated system for managing invoices and financial forecasting, designed to save solopreneurs hours of time

Learn how to use Hazel, FreshBooks, Zapier, Google Drive, Receipts, and other tools to automate invoicing, organize supplier invoices, track expenses, and forecast profits efficiently. 

Discover actionable strategies from episodes 92 to 95 of the Macpreneur podcast and grab...

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Discover key insights on process efficiency from three seasoned solopreneurs: Susanna Reay, Roland Hüse, and Anna Lundberg:

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