I’m reading Amy Coney Barrett’s book, Listening to the Law, and it struck me that instead of writing using AI, we should write more like the Supreme Court…at least if we care about our audience.  Support this Podcast Listen to the Episode The post We should write less with AI and more like the Supreme Court appeared first on Joe Casabona .

On Monday, I’m publishing a video about my entire iPhone setup (subscribe on YouTube to get it). As I was gathering links, I realized most of what I use is on sale for Black Friday. Here’s the list: The post iPhone Accessories on Sale for Black Friday appeared first on Joe Casabona .

I’m reading Amy Coney Barrett’s book, Listening to the Law, and it...

I recorded a somewhat ranty episode of Streamlined Podcaster about this new feature in Overcast: New Promos & Reruns filter, available as a global setting that can be customized per podcast This feature allows you to remove promos, like feed drops and trailer drops, from podcast feeds. Feed drops and trailer drops are also a hugely helpful feature for podcasters, so... The post Overcast’s Skip Promos Feature is Definitely a Choice appeared first on Joe Casabona .

The Guardian is reporting that Elon Musk’s Grok AI tells users he is fitter than LeBron James and smarter than Leonardo da Vinci. From the story: Musk was also funnier than Jerry Seinfeld, according to Grok, and he would have risen from the dead faster than Jesus. Many of the Grok responses were quietly deleted on Friday, and Musk posted that Grok had been... The post Grok reminds everyone that AI is made by people. appeared first on Joe Casabona .

I absolutely love the holiday season here in the USA. Thanksgiving is great. Christmas is great. Everything in-between is the best. I optimize for a slow, relaxed December in the business; personal life with school pageants, familial obligations, and off days is crazy. I… The post How to Do a Year-End Systems Review in Your Small Business appeared first on... The post How to Do a Year-End Systems Review in Your Small Business appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Get 30% to 50% off Liquid Web’s entire family of brands during their Black Friday sale: https://streamlinedsolopreneur.com/friday I spent 25 years*as a web developer and saw how overwhelming WordPress could be. The “vast ocean of possibilities” leads to analysis paralysis, especially for business owners. In this full review, I test a new solution that’s changing the game: StellarSites from Liquid... The post I Built an AI-Powered WordPress Site in 9 Minutes appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Save 30-50% on Learn Dash, GiveWP, The Events Calendar, and more: https://streamlined.fm/friday Every year, I put together a massive gift guide for small business owners — but this year, I wanted to do things differently. Instead of rattling off every gadget and tool I’ve ever tried, I’m sharing the handful of products that actually made my life easier in 2025.... The post The Best Gifts for Small Business Owners (2025 Edition) appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Every year, I put together a massive gift guide for small business...

Every year I put together a massive gift guide for small business owners — but this year, I wanted to do things differently. Instead of rattling off every gadget and tool I’ve ever tried, I’m sharing the handful of products that actually made my life easier in 2025. From sleep earbuds that help me get more rest (even with kids... The post The Best Gifts for Small Business Owners (2025 Edition) appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Well, we’re in the holiday gauntlet now. I’ve gotten several emails from small, service-based business promoting Black Friday sales, and I’m not sure that’s a very good approach. I share my experience with successful, and less successful BF/CM deals I’ve run. I also talk about my approach to affiliates,  and what I’m thinking about for that strategy in 2026. Check... The post My Approach to Black Friday, and Affiliate Links appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Look. I know your inbox is already flooded with Black Friday deals.And I’m not going to lie to you: I’m partaking in that a little bit. I do an annual gift guide episode and ?blog post?. But this year instead of making it a… The post 3 Black Friday Deals on Tools I can’t Live Without appeared first on Streamlined... The post 3 Black Friday Deals on Tools I can’t Live Without appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Well, we're in the holiday gauntlet now. I've gotten several emails from...

We’ve been sold a lie about “balance.” Everyone’s chasing work-life balance like it’s the holy grail. But when you’re juggling multiple roles — parent, business owner, partner, human — balance doesn’t work. Why? Here’s what Amanda Goetz says: Balance means equality—equal weight. And nothing about real life is equal. In the morning, I’m not half-work, half-dad. I’m fully in dad-mode... The post Hierarchy is better than “Balance” appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Thanks to StellarSites and Liquid Web for sponsoring. Learn more here: https://streamlined.fm/stellar Are you a small business owner tired of confusing platform fees and limited tools? I believe running a successful business should be less time-consuming, not more. That’s why choosing the right long-term tools is key. In this video, I reveal 3 proven ways small businesses—not just nonprofits—can use... The post How I Crowdfunded a Book for $20,000 Without Kickstarter appeared first on Joe Casabona .

RSS.com has released their Free Local and Nice podcast hosting plan, and it’s a truly free plan that doesn’t limit you based on uploads, hours of content, or duration of episode in feed. It’s a fantastic development for people who want to start a podcast with a little bit less risk. Here’s what it means for you. Learn… The post A Truly Free Podcast Hosting Plan appeared first on Joe Casabona .

When we outsource everything, all of our thinking to AI, we lose important experiences.  We become tourists in our own lives, work, and business.  The AI tells us what to do, what to think, how to feel. As a result, we experience nothing firsthand.  Eventually, and sooner than we think, we will lose what makes us human: our lives, ourselves. ... The post Don’t let AI Steal Your Life appeared first on Joe Casabona .

I’ve been trying to make Blue Sky feel like Twitter circa 2009 — quick thoughts, no algorithms, real conversations. But I didn’t want to post twice every time I wrote something on my blog. So I built this automation in Zapier that posts directly from my WordPress RSS feed to Blue Sky, and even changes the post style based on... The post How I Made My Blog Act Like Twitter — Automatically appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Those who knew me growing up might be shocked by this, but I hate clutter. If I have a lot of stuff around me, I can’t focus. The same thing goes for my digital space. Too many notifications, badges, and messages gives me agita;… The post How I Keep my Email at Inbox Zero appeared first on Streamlined Solopreneur. The post How I Keep my Email at Inbox Zero appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Timing is the unsung hero of automation. A lot of people talk about triggers, actions, and conditions—but there’s a fourth component that gets overlooked: WHEN the automation runs. That timing decision changes everything. For example, if someone joins your mailing list and you promised them a PDF—they expect that delivery to be instant. Same thing if they just bought a... The post How Often do my Zaps Run? appeared first on Joe Casabona .

My oldest daughter loves asking me to tell her a funny story about my wife from when we were dating… and I almost always freeze. It’s not because there aren’t any funny stories. It’s because there are too many to pick from. This is exactly what happens when you open Zapier without a plan. You’re faced with a “blank canvas”... The post The 3-Step Process for Your First Automation appeared first on Joe Casabona .

My oldest daughter loves asking me to tell her a funny story about my...

Our inboxes are about to be inundated with sales emails and affiliate-link riddled round-ups. Should I contribute to the noise?  I’m thinking yes…but I want it to feel different.  What do you think? Let me know at https://streamlinedfeedback.com  Support this Podcast Listen to the Episode The post Thinking About Affiliate Emails During Cyber Week appeared first on Joe Casabona .

Our inboxes are about to be inundated with sales emails and...