What It's About
An update from the founder of an accountability app for people working remotely.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1489
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from the founder of a service called Focusmate. I think of these guys as having a business built for the Zoom era, even though they started at least a year or two before then. Focusmate is all about helping people who work alone work productively. Over the past year I’ve heard from a lot of listeners in new remote work situations who’ve been struggling or succeeding with this—sometimes one day and the other the next. It’s good to remember that you’re not necessarily productive during every moment of your job if you’re at a workplace … so you’re not a failure if you become distracted sometimes at home as well. Still, being able to work effectively and productively is a huge need that’s important to many people. Listen to today's episode to hear Taylor's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Focusmate: Take control of your work time—learn more about Focusmate over on Taylor's website!
- Distracted Coach Creates Accountability Software: Recognizing his own need for accountability, an executive coach develops a tool to allow people who work alone to overcome procrastination.
- Sisters Find Puppy Love After Launching Dating App: After a dog lovers’ boyfriend rejects her canine companion, she partners with her sister to build a dog-friendly dating app that’s pawsitively pawfect.
- Flight Instructor’s App Takes Flight, Earns $30,000: Urs Camenish wanted to create an app to help him grow his income. But, he’d never owned a smartphone or used an app in his life.
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