Joe's Audio Notes

Apr 16 2025 38 ep. 5 mins

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Joe’s Audio Notes is my raw, unfiltered space to share thoughts on podcasting, automation, solopreneurship, and whatever’s on my mind. Originally private, this feed is now public, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what I’m working on, what I’m experimenting with, and how I’m streamlining my own systems. Subscribe at https://notes.casabona.org to get new episodes delivered straight to your inbox.

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Automate to Build Relationships

Apr 16 2025 1 mins

There is a horrid trend right now. People are using automation and AI to automate humanity out of their processes. Today, I got a god awful pitch, and it’s not the first garbage pitch I've received this week. I get dozens from supposed professionals helping clients book shows. This one was pitching the wrong podcast. Look, automation is great. It can help reduce friction, but if

Why Real Content Still Matters

Apr 05 2025 3 mins

After watching a documentary on the making of Wicked and seeing the care put into practical sets, I started thinking about how audiences connect with what's real — whether it's in movies or content. There's an ineffable difference between practical effects and CGI, just like there's a difference between human-created content and AI-generated stuff. Even if people can't articulate

It's an Idea Feast

Apr 02 2025 6 mins

After a busy stretch of travel and deep work, I’m back with a fresh round of thoughts—because I’m in an idea feast right now. In this episode, I talk about the cycle of creative output, why I've been thinking a lot about friction (both adding and reducing it), and how that ties into my core message of helping solopreneurs create spacious lives. I also share how I'm experiment

What's my "Close" Rate?

Mar 05 2025 8 mins

Podcast Episode: Tracking My Close Rate & Improving My OffersWelcome to all the new listeners from Pod News! Thanks for checking out the show. If you ever have feedback, you can always share it at streamlinedfeedback.com.Today, I’m diving into a question my friend Courtney asked me: What’s your close rate? Turns out, I wasn’t tracking it, which is a problem in itself. In

My Coaching Tech Stack

Mar 01 2025 8 mins

I’ve been rethinking my async coaching tools lately, and after much trial and error, I’ve landed on a setup that finally makes sense. In this episode, I share why I’m leaving ClarityFlow (formerly ZipMessage), the friction I encountered with it, and what I’m using instead. Spoiler: Zoom Chat is way more powerful than I expected, and it integrates seamlessly into my existing

This Show is Public Now!

Feb 27 2025 8 mins

Welcome to the first public episode of Joe’s Audio Notes! After much deliberation, I’ve decided to make this feed public rather than merging it into Streamlined Solopreneur. Why? Because episode numbers matter to me—a lot. My whole podcasting system relies on pre-determined episode numbers, and adding these voice notes to Streamlined Solopreneur would have messed with that fl

Am I Outsourcing Critical Thinking to AI?

Feb 20 2025 8 mins

Lately, I’ve been using my dog’s outdoor breaks to record thoughts and send them to ChatGPT. It’s helped me reclaim time, but I’m questioning whether I’m thinking through ideas or just outsourcing critical thinking.In this episode, I explore that dilemma, share insights on content creation, and reflect on consistency in short-form content. Plus, a quick update on whether

Perspective from SNL’s weird year

Feb 16 2025 7 mins

I just finished watching a four-part docuseries about Saturday Night Live and it’s really fascinating. Each episode covers different aspects of the show, from auditions to legendary sketches to the writing process. But what really stuck with me was the final episode, The Weird Year, all about SNL’s tumultuous Season 11. I had no idea that SNL was on the verge of cancellation, t

I’m really proud of my daughter

Feb 15 2025 3 mins

I don’t like using my kids as life lesson material for content, but I couldn’t help noticing something about my daughter’s Girl Scout cookie sales. She originally set a goal of 300 boxes, hit it in two weeks, and now she’s about to double it. Why? Because she shows up—every weekend, out there selling cookies. And people notice.It got me thinking: Being exceptional isn’t

I rearranged my office!

Feb 12 2025 11 mins

This weekend, I completely rearranged my office—and I couldn’t be happier with the results. What started as frustration with my camera framing turned into a full workspace transformation. In this episode, I break down: - Why I moved my desk and how it improved my video setup - The changes I made to declutter and improve cable management - The unexpected number of extra USB cab