My Complete Business Setup: All the Gear, Apps, and Tools I Use
Aug 11, 2025
Dive into a detailed tech setup tour showcasing essential recording gear like the Shure SM7B microphone and Rodecaster Pro 2. Discover the must-have software tools such as Notion and Todoist that streamline business operations. The speaker discusses the balance of analog tools, like quality notebooks and pens, with digital solutions. Learn about the importance of distinguishing between critical software and nice-to-haves, plus a fresh perspective on automation tools that should simplify, not complicate your workflow. It's a tech lover's delight!
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Long-Term Microphone And Headphone Choices
Joe Casabona explains his long-term Shure SM7B setup with a yellow windscreen and Elgato low-profile boom arm.
He describes using multiple headphones (DT770, AirPods Max) for different recording and editing needs.
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Match Recording Tools To Use Case
Use Riverside for interviews and Ecamm Live for solo long-form video to control scenes and lower-thirds.
Put frequently switched visuals on a Stream Deck to speed recording workflows.
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Prioritize Audio Over Interview Video
Joe prioritizes audio quality over video for interviews and keeps video mainly for solo content.
He minimizes editing by relying on strong audio tools and selective video use.
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Ready for the ultimate tech setup tour? After getting tons of questions about my gear and tools, I'm pulling back the curtain on EVERYTHING I use to run my business - from my $3000+ recording setup to the analog tools that keep me organized.
In this comprehensive walkthrough, I cover my entire recording studio (Sure SM7B, RoadCaster Pro 2, Sony A6400), the software that powers my business (Kit, Notion, Todoist), my Spartan travel setup, and even my favorite pens and notebooks.
Plus, I'll share why I'm considering going "AI vegan" and which tools are worth the investment vs. the ones you can skip.
Whether you're building your own podcast setup, looking to streamline your solopreneur business, or just love geeking out over productivity tools, this episode has something for you.
Are you overwhelmed by the number of tools you have? Not sure what you can eliminate vs. which you need? Get the, take the Business Overwhelm Diagnostic
Top Takeaways
Separate "business critical" software from nice-to-have apps - My core apps don’t change super often. But there are a bunch I like to try and tinker with to see if they’ll work better.
Automation tools should enhance, not complicate your workflow - My change back to Zapier due to user-friendly troubleshooting and testing capabilities matter more than saving money when things break.
Analog tools still have their place in digital workflows - Physical notebooks, quality pens, and handwritten planning complement digital systems by providing different cognitive benefits and serving as reliable backups when technology fails.
Streamlined Solopreneur: Build a Business That's Not Overwhelming