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The Nancy Byerly Show

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Nancy Byerly is a small business owner who specializes in mastering productivity. She provides review of technology, lifestyle and productivity each week.

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Setapp Review: Is It Worth $9.99 a month |Nancy Byerly

October 03, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MB

Imagine a subscription service where you had access to 300 of the BEST MAC and iOS apps available today.  That is what Setapp is offering to Mac and iOS users.  All for one monthly low fee.

Keychron K2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Product Review

September 26, 2021 20:30 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MB

If you are looking for a super tactile, compact wireless keyboard which comes with a massive battery and is compatible with all operating systems, including Mac, Android, and Windows, you need to watch this video till the end. Why? Because I am going to tell you not only the best features of this keyboard but also the negatives. Allow me to introduce you to the Keychron K2 wireless RGB mechanical keyboard.

How To Manually Backup Notion

September 18, 2021 19:17 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

I am sure that everyone has experienced that feeling of dread when you lose a document, or even a hard drive with all your life’s most important data.  It can make you just sick thinking about the lost information.  So, how do you stop from losing your data?  Well, backups of course.  Today, I am going to show you how to manually back up your data stored in Notion. 

Why Is the Logitech G502 Lightspeed the BEST Wireless Gaming Mouse in 2021

September 12, 2021 20:30 - 10 minutes - 8.65 MB

Can a mouse that has been on the market for a few years still compete in today's competitive gaming market?  I believe so.  The Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse is still competitive  in today's market.  For a mouse under $120 you just can't go wrong.#GamingMouse #Logitech #G502

Logitech MX Master 3 | Best Productivity Mouse | Nancy Byerly

September 05, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

The Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse can help you be more productive. This mouse helps save clicks and the presets that come with the software are designed to save you time. Link to my Amazon Store where you can purchase the Logitech MX Master 3 at https://amzn.to/3grbhaD #Productivity #BestProductivityMouse #BestMouse

How Mobile ADDICTION Affects SLEEP & PRODUCTIVITY

August 29, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

How often do you find yourself checking your mobile phone? Mobile phone addiction is also known as Nomophobia. The word means phobia of no mobile. Another way to say it is a fear by an individual of not using their cell phone. Mobile addiction includes overuse or over-dependence on your cell phone. Most experts agree that many people with this addiction have unhealthy phone habits that can affect their health and relationships with friends and family.

Why I'm LEAVING NOTION - For Now

August 22, 2021 15:30 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

What do you do when you open up your computer and find out that Notion is no longer installed?  You didn't do it so who did?  To make matters worse, your most trusted document is missing!!! What do you do? After searching the trash bin, I found the document -BUT WAIT - it was only part of the document and all the data was missing. Notion only keeps your data backed up for 35 days.  What happens if it is more than 35 days after?    

Logitech G910 Gaming Keyboard | Product Review, Features, Pros, & Cons | Nancy Byerly

August 15, 2021 20:30 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MB

In this video I take a close look at the Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This keyboard has a lot going for it, but it is six years old.  Should you buy this keyboard in 2021?  That is what I will did and I will tell you why.  Logitech has two versions of this Keyboard, the Spectrum, which has a straight styled palm wrest and the Spark which has a more aggressive palm wrest and keycap design. Let me know what you think of the video in the comments and let me know what...

3 NEW Updates to EXCEL Your Productivity With Evernote | EVERNOTE UPDATES 2021 | Nancy Byerly

August 08, 2021 20:30 - 10 minutes - 9.09 MB

Evernote has 3 new Features to excel your productivity.  They are Tasks, Google Calendar Integration and a New Home Dashboard.    Also, Evernote is now available on Linux besides mac, windows, android, and iPhone.  These updates are not the only ones that were implemented by Evernote.  They have 4 new plans aimed at different types of users.  

NOTION Shortcuts For INCREASED WORKFLOW | Nancy Byerly

August 01, 2021 20:30 - 5 minutes - 8.43 MB

Everyone is striving to increase their #productivity in 2021.  I am going to show you 5 #Notion #shortcuts to increase your workflow.  From adding a link to a page or person to creating shortcuts on your pages to quickly move around Notion.  I have the shortcuts for you.

Logitech MX Keys |The PERFECT Productivity Keyboard in 2021 | Nancy Byerly

July 25, 2021 20:30 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

It is amazing how more productive you can be with the right keyboard. The Logitech MX Keys has INCREASE MY Productivity over the last four months. Find out if this keyboard can help you be more productive. #LogitechMXKeys #IncreaseProductivity #KeyboardReview

Notion's New FEATURE - BLOCK SYNCING | Nancy Byerly

July 18, 2021 20:30 - 4 minutes - 7.54 MB

Notion has come out with a new feature that will save you time!  This new feature allows you to link blocks of data together and when a change to the data is need you only do the change once and it changes everywhere that it is linked automatically!!!

Is BEAR A Better ALTERNATIVE To JOPLIN

July 11, 2021 20:30

Your on your quest for the BEST NOTE-TAKING app.  That is what I will be discussing today as I review Bear against Joplin and let you know who should use the apps.  Bear is the new kid on the block whereas, Joplin is free open source software made to replace Evernote. #BestNote-TakingApp #BEAR #Joplin

Is BEAR A Better ALTERNATIVE To JOPLIN

July 11, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

Your on your quest for the BEST NOTE-TAKING app.  That is what I will be discussing today as I review Bear against Joplin and let you know who should use the apps.  Bear is the new kid on the block whereas, Joplin is free open source software made to replace Evernote. #BestNote-TakingApp #BEAR #Joplin

Bear App vs Evernote App | Which Note-Taking App Is Better

July 04, 2021 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MB

Evernote has been the King of note-taking apps for over a decade now.  But how does the latest app on the market compare against Evernote?  That is what we are going to find out.  Which is the best note-taking app and who are these apps aimed for? #BestNote-TakingApp, #Evernote #BearApp

Bear vs Notion | Which App Is Right For You

June 27, 2021 20:30

We all are searching for the perfect note-taking app.  Today, I am reviewing Bear and comparing it with Notion.  The goal is to find the best note-taking app for you!

Bear vs Notion | Which App Is Right For You

June 27, 2021 20:30 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MB

We all are searching for the perfect note-taking app.  Today, I am reviewing Bear and comparing it with Notion.  The goal is to find the best note-taking app for you!

OBSIDIAN - HOW TO GET STARTED, FACTS AND PRICING

June 20, 2021 20:30 - 10 minutes - 8.84 MB

Obsidian is the latest note-taking app to arrive lately.  Today, I am going to discuss facts about Obsidian, pricing and get you started using it. #OBSIDIAN #NOTE-TAKING #OBSIDIANAPP

OneNote vs. Obsidian | Which is the Best App for You

June 11, 2021 22:53 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MB

Obsidian is one of the newest note-taking apps available today.  I am going to compare it with OneNote which has been around forever.  Which will be your go to note-taking app?

OneNote vs. Obsidian | Which is the Best App for You

June 11, 2021 22:53

Obsidian is one of the newest note-taking apps available today.  I am going to compare it with OneNote which has been around forever.  Which will be your go to note-taking app?

Joplin Vs. Obsidian | Which App Is Right For You

June 06, 2021 20:30 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MB

There are lots of Note-Taking apps available today.  How do you know which #note-taking app is right for you?  I will go over #Joplin and#Obsidian and tell you what I like and don't like about each app.  Then at the end of the audio, I will tell you which app I would use.

Evernote vs. Obsidian | Which is the BEST NOTE-TAKING App?

May 30, 2021 20:30 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MB

HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING | 11 TIPS TO ELIMINATE YOUR PROCRASTINATION

May 23, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 7.08 MB

The key to becoming #productive is to find out why you are #procrastinating.  Afterall, no one sets out to become a procrastinator.  It happens because for a number of reasons.  Follow these 11 tips to #stop your procrastination and get #motivated now.  

Notion vs. Obsidian | Which is the Best Note - Taking App

May 16, 2021 20:30

#Notion is one of the most discussed #productivity app on YouTube.  The new kid on the block is called #Obsidian.  Let's compare these two apps and figure out which might work well for you.   

Notion vs. Obsidian | Which is the Best Note - Taking App

May 16, 2021 20:30 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MB

#Notion is one of the most discussed #productivity app on YouTube.  The new kid on the block is called #Obsidian.  Let's compare these two apps and figure out which might work well for you.   

Notion vs. Obsidian | Which is the Best Note - Taking App

May 16, 2021 20:30

#Notion is one of the most discussed #productivity app on YouTube.  The new kid on the block is called #Obsidian.  Let's compare these two apps and figure out which might work well for you.   

7 Habits To AVOID To Become HIGHLY Productive Person

May 09, 2021 20:30 - 8 minutes - 10.7 MB

Avoid these seven habits to increase your productivity.  These are the same habits that highly effective people know about and avoid.  After all, we all want to be productive.

10 Unbelievable Ways To INCREASE Productivity

May 02, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 9.83 MB

Today, we're going to discuss 10 unbelievable ways to increase your productivity. After all, we all want to be more productive. That is why we scour the internet, looking for the latest tips to propel ourselves into becoming a productivity Ninja master. What productivity boils down to is not the number of hours that you spend working, but the amount of work that you can produced in those hours, you're never going to maximize your productivity by spending more hours at work. Instead, try thes...

How I Use NOTION To INCREASE My WORKFLOW

April 25, 2021 20:30 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

Notion is one of the best #productivityapps on the market. See how I use #notion to increase my workflow on a daily basis. I will walk you through my #Notionsetup to include the templates that I created to manage my workflow.

Eat That Frog - Increase Your Productivity BY 25% Written By Brian Tracy

April 18, 2021 20:30 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MB

Brian Tracy wrote the book called "Eat That Frog" in which he claims that you can increase your productivity by 25%.  

Manage Your INBOX Using These Tips - Nancy Byerly

April 11, 2021 20:30 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

Managing you Inbox seems impossible but not so with these email productivity tips. You too, can have zero emails in your box on a daily basis by following the tips outlined in this video. From creating rules to manage your inbox, to limiting the time allowed to access the inbox. we cover it all #Inbox. #Email. #ManageInbox

Atomic Habits By James Clear Book Review

April 07, 2021 12:30 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

Today I am reviewing a book written by James Clear called "Atomic Habits".  #AtomicHabits has been on the best seller list for years and is an excellent #productivity book.  By implementing tiny changes into our daily lives leads to major changes in our lives.  This is especially true when developing good #habits.

HOW TO Block Time Using Google Calendar for INCREASED Productivity

March 31, 2021 12:30 - 15 minutes - 13 MB

  Time blocking is essentially blocking periods throughout your day to work specifically on tasks.  In essence, you are scheduling your day hour-by-hour. By using this system, you can maximize your day.  A benefit to time blocking is that it reduces frustration and stress.  A more significant advantage is that you still have time left over to be a real person and enjoy your life beyond work.

Best FREE Notion Templates for 2021 | Boost Your Productivity

March 24, 2021 12:30 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MB

I have scoured to find you the BEST #FREENotionTemplates to use in 2021. These #notiontemplates will increase your productivity especially if you are new to #Notion.

Is it Possible to Only Work 4 Hours Per Week? |4 Hour Workweek Book Review by Tim Ferriss

March 17, 2021 12:30 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MB

Is it possible to only work 4-hours per week as described in Tim Ferriss's book called "The 4-Hour Workweek"? I am reviewing this book after reading it the first time over 10 years ago. I actually tried to follow Tim's instructions and will provide you the results I had. A great take away from this book is that we have been conditioned to be activity focused instead of productivity focus. I believe that is why everyone is focusing on productivity today.

How SECURE Is ONLINE STORAGE?

March 10, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MB

We all storage our data online but just how secure is it.  Does Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, or DropBox provide better security?  That is what we will look at today!  

15 SECRETS Successful People Know About TIME MANAGEMENT

March 03, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 9.91 MB

Tip #1 What is Your Most Valuable Asset?   What is your most valuable asset?  Is it money?  Your Family?  No, it is not either of these things.  Your most valuable asset is your "time." Time is one thing that you cannot get more. You only have 1,440 minutes available to use each day.  That is it.  You cannot increase the time you have available, so you need to make the most out of it each day. Why use minutes?  Because one minute is enough time to complete a task, like respond to an emai...

Evernote Vs. OneNote. Which Is the Best Note-Taking App For You!!

February 24, 2021 13:30 - 8 minutes - 10.9 MB

When selecting the best note-taking app, there are two clear winners:  Microsoft OneNote and Evernote. As with all apps, each has its pluses and minuses.  If you are looking for a free app, then look no further than OneNote.  It comes with Window 10 and is available as a free standalone product. Evernote has a different structure that makes it easier to organize, tag, find and share information, as long as you are willing to pay for the app. OneNote and Evernote are available for desktop and...

EVERNOTE Vs. JOPLIN

February 17, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 12.9 MB

There are a ton of note-taking apps available today.  Evernote has been along since the beginning and is the King of the  Note-taking apps.  BUT can Joplin beat Evernote?  

EVERNOTE Vs. JOPLIN

February 17, 2021 13:00

There are a ton of note-taking apps available today.  Evernote has been along since the beginning and is the King of the  Note-taking apps.  BUT can Joplin beat Evernote?  

Notion vs. Joplin, Which is the Best Note-Taking App?

February 10, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MB

Note-Taking used to be simple.  You pick up a piece of paper and a pen and start writing.  Thanks to Charles Babbage, who invented the computer, we now have many choices for taking notes.  We can use the old fashion way of pen and paper or use applications on our phones, tablets, or computers. Furthermore, there are tons of note-taking apps available to us today. For instance, Microsoft OneNote, Apple Notes, Evernote, Google Keep, Simplenote, Notion, and Joplin.  And these are not all of t...

The Best Note-Taking App For Small Business | Joplin App

February 03, 2021 19:00

    Joplin is a free open-source application for handling your note taking and to-do lists.  The developer does not charge for using the application but does accept donations.  The application helps you write and organize your notes and synchronize them between your devices.  In fact, the notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged, and modified from within the application or using your own text editor.  Joplin uses the Markdown format the same as Notion.  Joplin can be downloaded on a d...

The Best Note-Taking App For Small Business | Joplin App

February 03, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB

    Joplin is a free open-source application for handling your note taking and to-do lists.  The developer does not charge for using the application but does accept donations.  The application helps you write and organize your notes and synchronize them between your devices.  In fact, the notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged, and modified from within the application or using your own text editor.  Joplin uses the Markdown format the same as Notion.  Joplin can be downloaded on a d...

IT Cloud Computing Solutions - Interview With Doug Miller

February 01, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

I interviewed Doug Miller with Brightworks Group. Doug provides IT Cloud Computing Solutions to small businesses. The services that his company provides can meet CMMC Level 3 certification.

10 Time Management Tips That EVERY Small Business Owners NEEDS To Know About

January 27, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

Let’s face the fact that running a small business is hard.  If it were easy, then everyone would be doing it.  Between administration, marketing, chasing leads, taking care of clients, managing your social media, and thousands of other activities that demand your time, there is hardly any time left to actually do whatever it is you started your business to do!   Your schedule as a small business owner is always going to be busy.  The best that you can do is to make sure your time is well...

5 Productivity TRAPS To AVOID In 2021 For Entrepreneurs

January 20, 2021 13:00 - 7 minutes - 9.31 MB

Let’s face the fact that being productive as a small business owner is as important when you work for yourself as it is challenging.  After all, there is no one else to keep you on track or pick up the slack if you fall behind.  It is up to you to get everything done, and it is not just about getting the work done.  It is about getting the work done well.  There are stumbling blocks, distractions, inefficiencies that keep you from doing your best work.  Here are five common productivity trap...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - TOP 10 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PODCASTS

January 19, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MB

Feedspot has recognized "The Nancy Byerly Show" as one of the Top 10 Contract Management Podcasts.  I am truly blown away by this recognition.  Thanks, Feedspot. https://blog.feedspot.com/contract_management_podcasts/ 

Getting Things Done - David Allen Book Review

January 13, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 8.28 MB

Getting Things Done by David Allen is one of the classics in self-help books.  He has sold millions of copies of his books and has countless success stories. But today, I want to answer the question, "is it still relevant?" And who should read the book?   Getting Things Done approach is a process for managing workload, and millions around the world have benefited from using the GTD process by applying it to their situation.  By changing the way, you think about a task or new email coming...

How To BUILD Good HABITS in 21 Days|The Myth

January 06, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

Building Good Habits takes time. It is not something that can happen overnight. So, why do we believe that it only takes 21 days to build good habits? In this video, I provide you with ideas to keep you #motivated and create good #habits.

How To ACHIEVE Your New Year's Resolutions

December 30, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 9.2 MB

We all want to succeed with your #NewYearResolutions.  Inside this episode are ideas to keep you #motivated and create good #habits.

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