Building Your Podcast Into Your Routines & Maximizing Productivity with Sam Holcomb [Ep. 71]

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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Ever feel overwhelmed with everything it takes to keep up with your podcast? Enter Sam Holcomb.

From engineer to teacher and now podcaster, Sam has learned how to use simple systems to maximize productivity. She shares some great insight into how we can begin incorporating our podcast tasks into our daily routines so that it doesn't feel so stressful and overwhelming.

We dive into Sam's background and transition into education, how her podcast came about, and using simple systems to streamline your podcast production (and so much more!). I know this topic will be really helpful for all of us, and I can't wait for you to meet Sam!

Meet Sam:

After graduating with an engineering degree and working in the industry, Sam found her way into the high school science classroom. With 7 preps and 2 under 2 during her first year, the stress and overwhelm pushed her to the limit. Then, it finally hit her: the productivity and efficiency strategies that engineers, factories, and billion-dollar corporations used to save time and money can, and should, be translated to the classroom.

Now, after 5 years, 14 preps, and 3 kids, Sam has made it her mission to teach those simple steps that can lead teachers and moms to streamline their work, home, and personal life on her Podcast: Simple Systems with Sam, and through Instagram @EngineerDoesEducation.

Topics Covered:

• Introducing Sam Holcomb (from her background in engineering to her transition into education)

• How Sam's podcast came about, who it's for, and the topics she covers

• Using simple systems to streamline your podcast production

• How to get your episode out there faster (and why it's okay not to have everything done ahead of time)

• Distracting yourself with distractions

• Habit stacking (and three ways to do it)

Resources mentioned:

• Grab Sam's "5 Steps to Simplify your To-Do List" PDF here

• Join the Podcasting for Educators Prep School

• Sign up for my mini-course, Guesting for Educators

• Get access to my private podcast, Guesting for Educators

Connect with Sam:

• Check out her website and TPT store

• Listen to her podcast Simple Systems with Sam

• Find her on Instagram @engineerdoeseducation and @simplesystemswithsampodcast

Connect with Sara:

• Book a free call to discuss how we can work together

• Book a 1:1 strategy call

• Connect with me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators

Related episodes:

• Short On Time? Prioritize This! Part 1 [Ep. 37]

• Short On Time? Prioritize This! Part 2 [Ep. 38]

• Mind Management And B Minus Work With Chrissy Nichols [Ep. 63]

More about Podcasting for Educators:

Podcasting for Educators is the podcast for TpT authors and other online educators. It's a show that will help you get your podcast in front of those who need it most - teachers, counselors, literacy specialists, SLPs, parents, and more! Each week, Sara Whittaker and her guests will share top tips and actionable strategies that you will need in order to launch, manage, and grow your podcast. You’ll learn how to leverage your show to build long-lasting relationships with your audience and promote your TpT resources, courses, and memberships, all while providing valuable and accessible content!

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