The problem with goals is getting the priorities straight. In this episode, Steve talks about using two simple and nearly free tools to organize your creative life. Show Notes: An example of a mind map. click image for a better view. Same calendar as last episiode showing how I […]
#10 Don’t be SMART, Go for the Milestones.
I’m not a fan of SMART goals. They lack what’s necessary for a creative indie. Creative indies work towards their story through milestones. In this episode, we discuss how to use milestones effectively. Show Notes: My mind map for this show(Click to enlarge): My March Calendar with milestones and scheduled […]
#9.5 A Special Bonus Show…Live!
This is a special bonus episode. For the last four episodes we’ve been talking about story and motivation. Stories change, and you need to grow into them and fit them. I wrote those four episodes two months ago, and listening to them, particularly episode eight, in my car after broadcast […]
#9:What do Mantras and Elevators Have in Common?
In this week’s episode, we’ll shorten the long story from last week into two very short stories you could probably Tweet. Why two? Because they have very different purposes. https://media.blubrry.com/sliceofapppie/content.blubrry.com/sliceofapppie/episode_9.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
#8:Writing Your Story: A Story
This week, in a bit longer episode than usual, Steve tries to explain how to write a story of your brand by writing an example one for the Slice of App Pie Show. He promptly fails. With some help from Bill Murray and O.J. Simpson Steve tries again, fails, fails […]
#7: The Four Elements of Writing Your Story
Stories motivate the creative indie to do the work and inspire others to buy it . In this episode, we break down the Donald Duck story from the last podcast to show four elements you need to make the biggest impact on yourself and others with your story. Show Notes: […]
#6: Why the Head of Donald Duck Fuels Success
Why was a Disney character’s head so important to Steve’s success? In this episode, we learn what is more powerful than a goal to launch you towards success. https://media.blubrry.com/sliceofapppie/content.blubrry.com/sliceofapppie/podcast_6.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
#5: Who is the True Enemy?
Know your enemy and know yourself and you will win many battles. What if The Enemy is inside your house, or maybe hiding in the nearest mirror or Facebook post? What do you do? Show Notes: The Art of War – Sun Tzu’s military classic. The Giles translation is freely […]
#4: Why Marathons and Angry Birds Are Important to your Success
Was Angry Birds really an overnight sensation? What does Steve finishing a half marathon have to do with Angry Birds? In this episode, we tie those two together with a really heavy wheel that makes great businesses spin. Show Notes How Rovio Made Angry Birds a Winner from a 2011 […]
#3:Why Long Tails Cannot be Trusted
Steve thought he would make thousands selling apps. Steve failed. Find out why and what you need to know to not fall into the same trap — and even exploit it. Show Notes The top ten long tail example: In this scenario, when you have production and inventory […]