Hardware Podcasts

158 - 3 Years Straight of Drug/Device Podcasting, Guarding the Process, and the Future of the Show

Let's Combinate · 16 Oct 2024 · 21m

What this episode covers

Host Subhi Saadeh reflects on three years of consistency in producing the 'Let's Combinate' podcast, drawing analogies to strength training and Robert Greene's 'Mastery' to explain his process-focused approach. He shares a significant life update about the birth of his third child and how it shifted his perspective on parenting and trust. Saadeh details the operational systems he built to maintain weekly output, including using Calendly for scheduling, Descript for editing, and Canva for visuals, while emphasizing the importance of guarding one's process against burnout. He announces the show's evolution to include video content on YouTube and invites listener feedback for future episodes.

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established companies

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Calendly, Descript, Canva, GarageBand
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YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Mastery

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