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Are you a business owner looking to increase profitability through the growing power of ONLINE & CONTENT MARKETING? The Productive Insights Podcast — the show notes of which you can access at https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/podcast — brings you brings you top entrepreneurs and shares actionable advice that can help you take your business to the next level. Some of the previously featured guests include: Ryan Deiss, Richard Lindner, Roland Frasier, and Marcus Murphy from Digital Marketer, James Schamko from Superfast Business, Neil Patel, Amy Porterfield, Ryan Levesque, Rand Fishkin from Moz, Jon Morrow the founder of Boost Blog Traffic, Brian Clark and Sonia Simone from Copyblogger, Noah Kagan from Appsumo, Molly Pittman, Ezra Firestone from Smart Marketer, Todd Herman — Author of The Alter Ego Effect, Mike Rhodes — a leading google adwords expert, and lots more! Subscribe to this podcast to get the latest content designed to help you grow your business profitably using marketing automation, content marketing, mindset techniques and productivity tips.

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May 6, 2026Episode 28450 min

284. How Dr. Ali Abdaal Accidentally Built A $6M Business

Sign up for our upcoming workshop on how to use LinkedIn and AI to attract your ideal clients within 90 days. Happens on the 22nd of May 2026. Early bird tickets still available. Grab them before they're gone https://www.ProductiveInsights.com/workshop-may Ali Abdaal didn't plan to quit medicine or build a 6M-subscriber channel. He just wanted an extra £3,000 a month to work as a part-time doctor. Eight years later, the side project became the main thing. In this conversation, we get into what actually grows a service-based business in 2026 — without burning out or chasing every shiny tactic. The journey to financial freedom isn't easy, but it's worth it. Timestamp: 00:00 — The accidental 6M-subscriber story 01:00 — Doctor by day, YouTuber by night 03:00 — How Ali found 40 extra hours a week 06:00 — The LASER method for service businesses 13:00 — Why LinkedIn beats YouTube in 2026 17:00 — The bullseye: niching without losing clients 23:00 — Become the "AI person" for your niche 27:00 — Paper tigers and paper walls 30:00 — The 4 levels of AI tools 34:00 — Turning conversations into content 36:00 — AI, privacy & data security 45:00 — Final advice: pay the price for what you want 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚Kajabi- Go from creator to business https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=19224&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Ash+Roy ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

February 16, 2026Episode 28315 min

283. The Growth Trap That Nearly Destroyed a $30M Business

Did you know your business could be growing by millions in revenue while you're actually going broke? In this eye-opening conversation, Ryan Deiss reveals how he scaled three companies to the Inc 500 list—only to have two of them completely fail. He shares the painful lesson of losing $2 million in a single month and having to lay off 180 employees just weeks before Christmas. Ryan breaks down: ✅ Why revenue growth doesn't equal business health ✅ The hidden difference between profit, cash flow, and distributable cash ✅ His "Cashflow Waterfall" system for building sustainable businesses ✅ How to stop chasing vanity metrics and start building real wealth If you're tired of the hustle culture mentality and ready to build a calm, profitable business with steady cash flow, this video is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on building sustainable businesses 💼 Join our YouTube membership for early access to full conversations ⚠️ Disclaimer: None of this should be construed as financial advice. Please consult with your own financial advisor. Timestamps: 0:00 Growing broke while revenue grows 0:27 Inc. 500 success → business collapse 1:00 Why profit matters more than revenue 1:23 The trap of vanity metrics 1:59 Distributable cash = real business health 2:54 Choosing sustainability over hustle 4:38 The $30M company that lost $2M 6:01 Cashflow Waterfall explained 7:08 Why taxes come first 8:02 Emergency fund (3–6 months) 8:55 Distribution fund strategy 10:00 Why you must pay yourself 12:08 How this connects to Profit First 12:33 Profit is a decision 13:35 Closing + next episode teaser

December 12, 2025Episode 2827 min

282. The 5 Business Mistakes I Wish I'd Fixed Sooner

Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps 9 Step Email Framework: https://www.productiveinsights.com/su... Are you making these common business mistakes? After 12 years of working with top entrepreneurs and running my own membership program, I’ve seen the same pitfalls derail service-based businesses again and again. In this video, I’ll share the five biggest mistakes I wish I’d fixed sooner—so you can avoid them and set your business up for real success. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction: 5 Mistakes That Destroy Service-Based Businesses 00:35 - Mistake #1: Confusing Movement with Progress 01:41 - Mistake #2: Not Creating an Offer Early Enough 02:46 - Mistake #3: Getting Obsessed with Revenue 03:22 - Mistake #4: Trying to Scale Too Early 05:05 - Mistake #5: Not Connecting with People Ahead of You 06:12 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps 🍿 WATCH NEXT: Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - • Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m ... Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship • Fishburners CEO on startups and entreprene... Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - • How to hire The Best People In 2024 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/ne... MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotp... ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.co... ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?... ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesav... 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cf... MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter -

November 28, 2025Episode 2815 min

281. I Met My Client at the Australia Business Show 2025

Don’t miss my special Black Friday offer—visit https://productiveinsights.com/bf25 for exclusive deals before November 2025! Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the Sydney Business Show! Meet inspiring business owners, get insights from Clayton Navarro, and see what these events are really like. If you enjoyed this vlog, let me know in the comments and subscribe for more! Timestamp: 0:00 — Arriving at the business show 0:23 — Entering the venue 0:50 — Meeting Clayton Navarro 1:12 — Clayton on his business 1:32 — Results for clients 1:50 — Fun facts about Clayton 2:08 — Hair care & CPA milestone 2:29 — Award & humor 2:47 — Clayton’s event feedback 3:00 — Putting green & closing 3:21 — Wrap-up & call to action 3:41 — Black Friday offer & thanks 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

November 11, 2025Episode 28012 min

280. I Asked a 7 Figure Coach How to Scale in the AI Era

Join our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4AyHQoKs9H4bpfSIUbE6iA/join Productive Insights Membership: https://www.productiveinsights.com/membership In this video, I interview a 7-figure coach Olly Richards about how coaches and consultants can adapt and thrive in the AI era. Discover the impact of AI on Google search, content marketing, and email strategies, and learn why building a strong personal brand is more important than ever. Perfect for anyone looking to future-proof their business in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction: Adapting to AI as a Coach or Consultant 00:21 - Meet Olly Richards: Business Model Shifts 00:42 - How AI is Changing Google Search & Content Marketing 01:04 - The Impact of ChatGPT on Online Courses 01:16 - Is Google Search Dead? 02:34 - The New Google: AI Summaries and Fewer Results 02:54 - What’s Next for SEO-Driven Businesses? 03:16 - Diversifying Beyond SEO: YouTube & Paid Ads 03:33 - The Power of Personal Brand in the AI Era 04:18 - The Growing Importance of Personal Brand 04:23 - Debating the Future of Google Search 04:41 - Pivoting to YouTube: Results & Membership Launch 05:20 - Learning from Ali Abdaal & Email Marketing 05:36 - The State of Email: Spam, Open Rates, and Clicks 05:55 - How Niche Businesses Can Still Thrive 06:14 - The Changing Landscape of Email Marketing 06:33 - Why Factory Email Marketing is Failing 08:00 - Creating a Red Carpet Experience for Email Subscribers 08:31 - Treating Email as Personal Brand Real Estate 08:56 - Earning Your Place in the Inbox 09:16 - Writing Emails Without AI 09:21 - The Process of Writing Effective Emails 10:15 - How Long Does It Take to Write an Email? 10:51 - Writing Like You Talk: Adding Personality 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Google Search Is Broken. What AI Recommends Instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsPb7gkRTWc&t=13s - Seth Godin Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKPYFcdQNnI 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

October 17, 2025Episode 27911 min

279. How to Achieve More Goals by Doing Less (Harvard Method)

https://www.productiveinsights.com/membership Todd Herman Conversation: https://youtu.be/nEDwdKdXNjc James Clear Conversation: https://youtu.be/nEDwdKdXNjc Dr Srini Pillay Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT8VcwqWn0ISAvOkQHp_YCXj Struggling to achieve your biggest goals? In this video, Ash Roy sits down with Dr. Srini Pillay from Harvard Medical School to uncover the real reasons most goals fail—and how you can reprogram your mind for effortless success. Discover practical strategies, powerful analogies, and actionable steps to help you break through mental barriers, harness your unconscious mind, and finally follow through on your dreams. Timestamp: 00:00 - Why Most Goals Fail 00:20 - The Secret to Mastering Your Goals 00:39 - Insights from Dr. Srini Pillay 00:58 - Super Taskers & Context Switching 01:23 - Emergency Room Analogy 02:43 - The Handshake Analogy 05:10 - Reprogramming Your Brain 06:48 - The Power of Personas 07:48 - The Hidden Force: Your Unconscious Mind 08:29 - Working With Your Unconscious 09:57 - Cultivating Success 10:25 - Ways to Apply These Principles 10:44 - End & Closing 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

October 2, 2025Episode 27812 min

278. How to Achieve Your Goals in 2025 (Surprising Science)

Brian Tracy Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/oV9jdzGx0GY Srini Pillay Conversation: https://youtu.be/62VYBsnrcpE James Clear Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/gFw3qjGmvTI Perry Marshall Conversation: https://youtu.be/yWOj5Z_KI7w Productivity, Goal Setting, and Systems that work Playlist : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps Unlock your full potential in 2025! In this video, discover six science-backed strategies to help you achieve your goals with less effort and more consistency. Learn how to build momentum, create powerful habits, optimize your environment, and apply the 80/20 rule for maximum results. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, career success, or better habits, these actionable tips will set you up for success. Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction to goal achievement strategies 00:21 Strategy 1: Build biological momentum (testosterone & endorphin effect) 02:09 Strategy 2: Program your brain (written goals) 04:06 Strategy 3: Make your habits the bridge between goals and action 06:16 Strategy 4: Create an environment to make habits inevitable 08:17 Strategy 5: Train your brain to notice opportunities (reticular activation system) 09:18 Strategy 6: Apply the 80/20 rule (fractal principle) 11:03 Conclusion & further resources 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 📚Kajabi- Go from creator to business https://kajabi.com/?utm_campaign=home_trial&utm_content=19224&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Ash+Roy ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

September 22, 2025Episode 2779 min

277. AI Can't Replace You If You Set These 3 Goals

Seth Godin on Storytelling: https://youtu.be/yKPYFcdQNnI Artificial Intelligence Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-juVTGRqw-dbSwX12C2yrT Worried about AI replacing your job? In this episode, Ash Roy and media coach Julie Macdonald share three powerful steps to help you stand out and build an authentic brand in an AI-driven world. Learn how to listen to your clients, define your core message, and deliver real value that AI can’t replace. Timestamp: 00:00 Turning AI from a threat into an advantage 00:14 Three simple goals to be more human in an AI-driven world 00:34 Step 1: Listen to your clients and customers 01:04 Julie: "It's listening first and doing later." 01:38 Why listening is crucial before creating solutions 01:57 Using LinkedIn and Amazon for market research 02:20 Action step: Turn complaints into your next big offer 02:39 Step 2: Define your core message in one sentence 02:45 Julie: "Who are you as a story? Why should anyone care?" 03:07 The importance of nailing your message in one sentence 04:18 Test: Can your client repeat your message after hearing it once? 04:41 Action step: Write your core message in one sentence 04:59 Step 3: Deliver a useful outcome, not just deliverables 05:49 Value is about outcomes, not just deliverables 06:06 Being valuable, useful, and trusted 06:21 Supporting clients beyond deliverables 06:37 Value is about outcomes, not polish 07:02 Recap: Listen, define your message, lead with value 07:15 It’s about useful outcomes and humanity 07:32 My conversation with Seth Godin on story skills Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

August 26, 2025Episode 27610 min

276. How to Achieve Your Goals Using Harvard's Doodling Hacks

Productivity, Goal Setting, and System that Works Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscAJ4HqaYT-EVd0S4jpEMt1ygsSywkmx Discover how doodling, daydreaming, and even napping can boost your productivity and memory—backed by science from Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Srini Pillay! In this video, Ash Roy shares three surprising brain hacks to help you achieve your goals faster, plus a bonus tip you won’t want to miss. Try these simple techniques and unlock your brain’s hidden potential! #productivity #BrainHacks #Doodling #Harvard Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction: Doodling Makes You Smarter? 00:22 - Meet Dr. Srini Pillay & 3 Brain Hacks Overview 00:50 - Daydreaming: Your Brain’s Hidden Productivity Engine 01:25 - Hack #1: Positive Constructive Daydreaming 03:10 - 3 Steps to Mind Wandering 03:29 - Hack #2: The Default Mode Network 04:55 - Hack #3: The Doodling Memory Hack 06:35 - Bonus Tip: The Corporate Napping Revolution 07:36 - Action Steps: Try These Brain Hacks! 08:16 - More Insights from Dr. Pillay & Membership Info 08:55 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action 09:10 - Your Next Breakthrough & Playlist Recommendation 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Google Search Is Broken. What AI Recommends Instead: https://youtu.be/LsPb7gkRTWc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜

August 18, 2025Episode 27510 min

275. Why Goal Setting Fails and 3 Steps to Fix It

Perry Marshall Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/yWOj5Z_KI7w Brian Tracy Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/oV9jdzGx0GY James Clear Full Conversation: https://youtu.be/gFw3qjGmvTI Srini Pillay: https://youtu.be/62VYBsnrcpE Atomic Habit Book: https://amzn.to/4miwxiC Why do most goal-setting strategies fail? In this video, Ash Roy reveals the three biggest traps that hold you back and shares simple, science-backed shifts to help you achieve more by focusing on less. Discover how to set goals that actually work, build powerful habits, and design an environment for success. Watch now to transform your approach to goal setting! Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: Why most successful entrepreneurs have fewer goals 00:24 — The myth of “more goals = more success” 01:12 — The three traps that sabotage goal achievement 01:29 — Trap 1: Direction Trap 02:08 — Trap 2: Reactive Trap 02:26 — Trap 3: Environment Trap 02:44 — The three shifts to avoid these traps. 03:04 — Shift 1: From direction to strategy 03:27 — The 80/20 Principle and how a small effort yields most results. 04:06 — Action step: Write down 10 goals, pick the one with the biggest impact. 04:27 — Story: Brian Tracy’s transformation through writing down goals. 04:50 — Handwriting your top 10 goals daily for 30 days is a game changer. 05:07 — Shift 2: From outcome-based to identity-based thinking. 05:27 — Why identity-based thinking gives you more control and motivation. 05:52 — Example: James Clear on building identity through daily action. 06:09 — Internalizing identity motivates consistent action. 06:27 — Shift 3: From willpower to environment 06:46 — Decision fatigue: Why you doom scroll or order takeout after a long day. 07:04 — Reduce friction for bad habits, increase friction for good ones. 07:25 — Practical tips: Design your phone and pantry to support your goals. 08:26 — Recap: Focus on one goal, embrace identity, design your environment. 09:06 — Closing: What will you do today to change your environment or focus? Get my 9-Step Business course here: https://productiveinsights.com/9-steps 🍿 WATCH NEXT: - Neil Patel Story from $5 an hour to $100m a year in business - https://youtu.be/tZHLwgm6TsY - Fishburners CEO on startups and entrepreneurship https://youtu.be/kaT_FCCJ5zo?si=YaFBNPf25uSCzupy - Hiring The Best People: Tips to find great employees In 2024 - https://youtu.be/3dXSdnHYpyc 💌 Free Weekly Productivity Insights: https://www.productiveinsights.com/newsletter MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR ⏰ Thrivecart- Grow income from your existing traffic https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=productiveinsights ⚙️ Automation Agency - A virtual marketing tasks team https://affiliate.automationagency.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=pinsights ✍️ Shortform - My favourite place for book summaries - https://www.shortform.com/app/signup?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FmFGcVNrjtTAiEtPFjyhIVlIVVhoJ9S74Ssr_K8G6Q63dYi3FAfFoeCSxz_tJahH2WLhb ⏰Rescue Time - Track your time and increase effectiveness https://www.rescuetime.com/rp/timesave/plans 💬TextExpander- Speed through your emails https://shareasale-analytics.com/r.cfm?b=1512519&u=1911347&m=81274&urllink=&afftrack=&shrsl_analytics_sscid=b1k4%5Fsdaur&shrsl_analytics_sstid=b1k4%5Fsdaur MY OTHER SOCIALS: 🌍 My website / blog - productiveinsights.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/AshRoyHelps 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AshRoyHelps 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/AshRoyHelps 👨‍💻 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashroyhelps/ 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshRoyHelps WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - Hi, I'm Ash Roy I Help High-Achieving Professionals to Turn their Ideas into secondary income streams, in weeks, not months. Embracing the journey of diversifying income streams entails prioritizing independence, flexibility, and fulfillment alongside established careers. Through my videos here on this channel, my podcast Productive Insights Podcast and via my blog, I share strategies and tools to help you find financial freedom and build a life you love. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I may get a kickback from at no additional cost to you 😜