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Automators
166: Foundations of Automations with Tim Stringer
Oct 18, 2024
Tim Stringer, an expert in automation and the mind behind Learn OmniFocus, joins the hosts to share valuable insights on productivity. They discuss the significance of understanding automation triggers and maintaining simplicity in workflows. Tim highlights the potential of tools like Notion and Hookmark for improving organization and collaboration. The conversation also dives into web automation with Zapier, emphasizing testing and monitoring for efficiency. Discover how customizing shortcuts can refine your workflow and make automation a breeze!
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- Tim Stringer emphasizes understanding triggers and actions as fundamental principles for creating effective automation workflows.
- Stringer advocates for using a variety of tools like Keyboard Maestro and Zapier, leveraging their complementary functions for optimal efficiency.
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Retirement of the Automators Podcast
The Automators podcast is retiring after completing 166 episodes since its inception in July 2018. Hosts Rosemary Orchard and David Sparks have expressed a mix of sadness and relief regarding this decision due to the increasing demands on their time and the need to focus on quality over quantity. Although the hosts love creating content, they realized that maintaining the podcast was becoming unsustainable alongside their other commitments. Listeners are encouraged to submit feedback and questions for the final episode, which will be dedicated to audience interactions.
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