

Focused
Relay
David Sparks and Mike Schmitz are not nearly as productive as they’d like to be. Join these fellow travelers (and a bunch of special guests) as they share the best ways to get focused, and talk through their successes and failures along the way. Hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz.
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Sep 21, 2016 • 31min
5: Envision a Bonfire
Clients: Getting them (by marketing yourself), keeping them, and the dangers and rewards of taking them with you from your previous job.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Equal Experts: A diverse network of experienced software consultants, specialising in agile delivery
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content.

Sep 6, 2016 • 39min
4: Location, Location, Location
Deciding where to get your work done can be a difficult challenge for an independent worker. Can you work out of the house? Does renting office space make sense? What about co-working spaces, or that long wooden table at your neighborhood Starbucks? There are a lot of options.
This episode of Focused is sponsored by:
Equal Experts: A diverse network of experienced software consultants, specialising in agile delivery
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content.

Aug 25, 2016 • 43min
3: My Curse and My Reward, with Myke Hurley
Myke Hurley, co-founder of Relay FM, discusses transitioning from his bank job to a full-time podcaster, including the inherent contradictions in working a dream job that never lets you take a vacation.
Guest Starring: Myke Hurley
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content. Analogue 9: My Shoes Are A Bit Dusty

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Aug 9, 2016 • 25min
2: Booked Up With Myself
Just because you're independent doesn't mean you don't need a schedule. This episode is about building (and breaking) routines.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content.

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Jul 26, 2016 • 36min
1: The Temptation of Yes
In our very first episode, David and Jason discuss narrowing scope and taking on too much work.
Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended episodes with bonus deep dive content.