No Office

No Office

A podcast by Nozbe about running 100% remote company and building a product. Hosted by Michael Sliwinski (CEO) and Rafal Sobolewski (Chief Product Officer).

Episodes

January 23, 2026 42 mins

Everyone's talking about AI, but don't know where to start in your own company? In this episode, we share the specific processes we've improved at Nozbe using AI - with practical solutions you can implement today and see results immediately!

🎙️ Topics:

1. Use ChatGPT or Perplexity instead of Google to get direct answers with source links instead of traditional search.
2. Use AI as a tutor / learning assistant: AI can gen...

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Can kindness really boost productivity? And what does true kindness look like day-to-day at work? Tune in — Graham Allcott, author of the award winning book "KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work", has the answers.

Topics

  • Graham Allcott, Think Productive, and his lates book: Kind.The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work.
  • What is kindness and in what way it's different from being nice
  • Kindness is about truth and grace
  • Kindnes...
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Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Productivity as a tool
  • How to achieve intentionality 
  • You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)
  • How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — h...
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Can you work intentionally while keeping your productivity healthy and pressure-free? How do you find the vision you want to pursue? And what are the simplest productivity rules worth following?  You’ll find the answers in this podcast episode.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Productivity as a tool
  • How to achieve intentionality 
  • You pay with your life for everything that you do! (4000 weeks)
  • How do you know what your goal is ➡️ Life vision — h...
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Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks? Discover the secret to staying calm while getting more done! In this episode Mike St Pierre shares the qualities of calm productivity—from being flexible and organized to mastering massive projects without the stress. Ready to transform your work life with simple, powerful habits?

🎙️ Topics:

  • (00:00) - 🎬 Intro
  • (01:28) - 👤 Who is Mike St Pierre
  • (02:38) - 💡 Most people haven't been ...
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In a world that rewards busyness over progress, these 10 books taught me how to slow down, focus better, and create more with less.
From the micro-improvements of Atomic Habits to the deep focus of Deep Work, from the clarity of Essentialism and The One Thing to the structure of Getting Things Done and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, these ideas reshaped how I think, work, and live.
This episode is about red...

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Many leaders think that the newest tools and fancy tech will magically fix productivity and make teamwork effortless. The hard truth is that: it won’t.
Without a clear communication agreement and shared rules everyone actually follows, even the most expensive apps are just digital chaos in disguise.
Here’s what really makes a team click.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Technology is only half the success – why tools alone aren’t enoug...
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Running a small business and always short on time? Do you feel like you’re drowning in details and don’t know where to start? If you’re looking for a way to finally organize your projects and stop worrying about forgetting something, see how a project management app might be exactly what saves your business.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Why do even 1- or 2-person businesses need a simple project and task management system?
  • What do you nee...
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Your vacation is over, but instead of feeling refreshed and motivated, you feel down and drained? You might be experiencing post-vacation blues. See why this happens and how to deal with it.

🎙️ Topics:

– What Causes Post-Vacation Sadness?
– 6 Tips for Coping with Post-Vacation Blues
– Discomfort as a Trigger for Change
– Nozbe's Corner - Personalizing the sidebar

📝 Show notes

- Cal Newport How to Reinvent Your Life ...

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See how to organize your work, to direct your endeavours and boost your productivity thanks to regular weekly reviews.
The purpose of the review isn’t to try and fit more into your schedule. It’s about figuring out what is and isn’t working for you and how you can work better!

⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:

  • What are the benefits of doing regular weekly reviews
  • What issues people usually have with weekl...
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August 1, 2025 61 mins

Have you thought of working only on your iPad? Using iPad as your only or main computer? Watch this episode to see if such an approach is effective for everyone and how to tackle it.

⭐️ Key things you will learn from this episode:

  • How Rafal used iPad Pro for work and why he decided to sell it…
  • How’s Michael’s #iPadOnly lifestyle
  • How’s Rafal using shortcuts across his Apple machines
  • …and which Apple device he decided to buy ...
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During this summer, we’d like to remind you of a few past episodes that we think you might find both interesting and useful. Let’s start with Episode 20, where Michael interviewed his friend and mentor, Michael Hyatt. The two Michaels spoke about writing, working smart, and growing in maturity.

🎙️ Key takeaways from this episode include:

  • What breaking free from the cult of overwork requires
  • How the emotional payoffs of o...
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How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!

🎙️ Topics:

  • Why does productivity in the family make sense?
  • Family calendars - all synchronized and displayed easily at home
  • Weekly family review: planning a...
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How do you hire for a fully remote team without making costly mistakes? What surprises people who switch from office life to remote work? And how can you trust someone you've never met in person? Find out all about recruitment and onboarding in a remote-first company!

🎙️ Topics:

  • Advantages and disadvantages of recruiting for a distributed team
  • What we pay attention to when selecting candidates – key qualities and skills ...
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Is WhatsApp really a work tool — or just a fast track to chaos? Are you comfortable giving Meta access to your company’s sensitive data? How often do key details disappear into endless chat threads? In this episode, we dive into the hidden risks of using WhatsApp for managing projects & teamwork.

🎙️ Topics:

  • Data Security? Questionable in WhatsApp owned by Meta
  • No Structure, No Scalability - WhatsApp works for quick m...
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Can just a few minutes of writing really be good for your health—and a secret to success? Can a handful of sentences help you sleep better & stress less? In this episode, we explore why journaling isn’t just a trendy ritual, but a science-backed way to take charge of your life.

🎙️ Topics:

- Why noting, writing and journaling is good for you
- What research shows - science behind journaling
- How to write a journal...

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Panicking before your vacation? This episode is your go-to checklist to disconnect with peace of mind. From planning ahead to setting your out-of-office, we’ll guide you through the steps to truly relax and return stress-free.

🎙️ Topics:

00:00 - 🎶 INTRO
02:35 - What to handle 4 weeks before taking days off
18:18 - Sponsor's break
19:20 - Things to do 2 weeks before vacation
25:08 - Tips for last week before lea...

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Can solopreneurs do it all? What do they waste time on? How can they scale their business? Can they delegate or outsource tasks or should they do everything themselves? In this episode, Jeff Sanders — author and host of the iconic 5 AM Miracle podcast — shares hard-earned insights into the challenges that business owners face every single day.

🎙️ Topics:

- Meet Jeff Sanders: Podcaster, Speaker, Dad
- The Biggest Time Was...

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Why less is more when it comes to productivity? What’s the biggest obstacle in any product, system, or task? Which direction should you take to avoid overthinking, overplanning, and sabotaging your work? Get the best tips for cutting through the clutter—and simply getting things done.

🎙️ Topics:

00:00 - 🎶 INTRO
01:10 - Simplicity isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic choice!
02:00 - Essentialism
03:55 - Minim...

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Remote work can be a game-changer—but only if you do it right. Learn how to structure work, manage your time, and create a productive workspace. Plus, get insider tips from the Nozbe team on staying focused, setting boundaries, and maximizing efficiency.

🔗 Show notes

- Book "Indistractable. How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Eyal Nir
- Cal Newport's podcast episode on remote work
- Michael...

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