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
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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 too...
🆓 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, an...
🆓 Discover your AI Stage: https://macpreneur.com/aistage
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 p...
🆓 Discover your AI Stage: https://macpreneur.com/aistage
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 dramatic...
🆓 Discover your AI Stage: https://macpreneur.com/aistage
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.
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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
Connect with Nick:
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://...
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
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 Rayc...
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
- [00:00] Teaser
- [00:34] Introduction: The Time Tracking Dilemma
- [01:25] Why Time...
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 discuss...
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 Macpr...
Discover key insights on process efficiency from three seasoned solopreneurs: Susanna Reay, Roland Hüse, and Anna Lundberg:
- Susanna Reay (https://www.susannareay.com) shares her use of Ecamm Live for streamlined content creation and client interactions
- Roland Hüse (https://www.rolandhuse.com) discusses his reliance on Glyphs for efficient type design, and
- Anna Lundberg (https://www.onestepoutside.com) highli...
In this episode of Macpreneur, my NotebookLM assistants dive deep into key strategies for enhancing business efficiency using a Mac, focusing on episodes 86 to 90.
Critical topics covered include:
- perfect Mac file organization (link to episode 86)
- effective email management (link to episode 87)
- iCloud synchronization (link to episode 88)
- managing apps across Apple devices (link to episode 89)
- accessing documen...
In this rebroadcast of episode 85 of the Macpreneur podcast, originally aired on February 22nd, 2024, three Macpreneur friends of mine delve into essential sales and marketing tools:
- Susanna Reay discusses tools like Snapseed, CapCut, and Canva for visual content creation.
- Roland Hüse shares his experiences with Gumroad as a digital sales platform.
- Lastly, Anna Lundberg talks about leveraging AI tools like ...
In this episode, you'll learn practical, actionable strategies to boost your efficiency using your Mac.
I have tasked my NotebookLM assistants to recap episodes 80 through 84 focusing on process efficiency, lead generation, client onboarding, CRM management, and content creation.
Hear how to save time with automation, templates, and Mac features.
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In this episode, you'll discover essential tips for protecting your Mac as a solopreneur.
The episode revisits season 5 of the Macpreneur podcast, diving deep into topics such as password management, backup strategies, and the future of password-less security with Passkeys.
You'll also get practical advice on safeguarding your website and properly erasing data from old devices to ensure complete secu...
In this episode, you'll learn how seasoned solopreneur Anthony Franco leverages his Mac to streamline his diverse business endeavors.
Discover how he uses tools like OpenAI's Operator and Adobe Illustrator to enhance productivity and creativity.
Connect with Anthony:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonyfranco
- Website: howtofounder.com
Highlights:
- [00:00] Teaser
- [00:35] Introduction to Anthony ...
In this episode, you'll learn how Cindy Baker from CBC, Cindy Baker Coaching, utilizes her Mac to streamline her coaching business and overcome common challenges faced by entrepreneurs with ADHD.
Show notes and video at: https://macpreneur.com/episode138
Connect with Cindy:
- Website: https://cindybakercoaching.com/
- Free course to beat procrastination: https://waitnomore.net/
- Instagram: https://www.instagra...
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