Ian Byrd, an educator and entrepreneur, discusses innovative productivity methods while transitioning from in-person teaching to online resources. He emphasizes engaging students with shorter, interactive educational videos. The conversation touches on enhancing productivity through technology, including digital note-taking. Ian shares strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance, navigating remote work, and maintaining focus. He also highlights the transformative power of personal retreats for self-reflection, essential for navigating life's challenges.

Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric: Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Fast Growing Trees: We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd (@IanAByrd) / Twitter Byrdseed - Lessons that get kids’ brains sweating. Byrdseed.TV Sparky's Moom AppleScript Tutorial LG 38WK95C-W: 38'' Class 21:9 UltraWide® WQHD+ IPS Curved LED Monitor | LG USA Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky Wacome: Pen Tablet / Digitizer Tablet Help Scout Gravity Forms Wave Financial Earth Class Mail Dual Stream Deck XL Stand - Etsy Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Alfred Workflows Gallery Personal Retreat - MacSparky Trickster Name Mangler GL-AR750S-Ext / Slate - GL.iNet