
The Rise Productive Podcast
In this weekly podcast, Demetri Panici and Chantz Visse from Rise Productive explores what it means to build a better life. Here you will find deep dives into topics ranging from productivity, philosophy, and other areas of self-development.
Stop by for a listen and start your journey toward building a better life today.
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Latest episodes

Jan 8, 2022 β’ 1h 1min
79 - Should Everyone Have a Side Hustle?
You may have heard the phrase "you should get a hobby," but what about a side hustle? Listen to this episode of the podcast as Chantz and Demetri discuss the organization and structure a side hustle provides, the differences between a side hustle and hobby, and why they both decided to make a side hustle a part of their lives.
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
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Dec 28, 2021 β’ 1h 2min
78 - We Limited Our Screen Time for 30 Days
Chantz and Demetri limited their screen time for 30 days. It was rough, it was fun, it was something. Hear about how the experience went and what they learned by tuning into this podcast!
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
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Dec 21, 2021 β’ 1h 3min
77 - How Weβve Grown in 2021 and Our Goals for 2022
What a year 2021 has been! For Chantz and Demetri 2021 was an exceptional year filled with growth on not only a podcast but a personal level as well. This episode is all about that growth and how we plan on improving our lives and this podcast in 2022.
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
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Dec 14, 2021 β’ 1h 2min
76 - The Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Omnivores Dilemma by Michael Pollan was one of the most eye-opening books we have read in the past year. Not only was it the first "Non-self-help" book that we ready in 2021, but it was the first health / food-related book as well. In this episode of the podcast, Chantz and Demetri dive into the different types of human food chains, the problems with corn, and what it means to eat intentionally.
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Dec 7, 2021 β’ 1h 5min
75 - Deep Work by Cal Newport
Deep Work by Cal Newport. WOW. What a book. In our latest book review, Chantz and Demetri break down what very well may be Cal Newportβs best book. Learn all about how to focus, cut out distractions, and get more done by checking out our latest podcast episodes!
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Nov 30, 2021 β’ 60min
74 - Are Automations Ethical?
Are automations and the use of delegation ethical? Chantz and Demetri discuss this at length as well as the concept of how social media is an automation for social interaction. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review!
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Nov 23, 2021 β’ 1h 1min
73 - The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is more than just about "War". In this episode, Chantz and Demetri discuss what this classic piece of work is about in another book review! This is the 5th book review this podcast has done and there are many more to come from here!
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Nov 16, 2021 β’ 1h 2min
72 - The Internet Has Hit Diminishing Returns
Have you ever thought about what the world would be like if you weren't berated with ads on social media every day? Chantz and I discuss this at length as well as the concept of how the internet had reached its peak level of utility to distraction ratio in 2008. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review!
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π Get Shortform for 20% off by going to https://www.shortform.com/demetri
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Nov 9, 2021 β’ 1h 1min
71 - How We Fixed Our Sleep with a Bedtime Routine
Chantz and I both sleep like babies now that we fixed our sleep with a bedtime routine. In this episode, we talk about soft music, meditation, journaling, and reading before bed to get the most out of your sleep. We also discuss how many hours of sleep we get and what we have changed on a nightly basis in the past year.
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π Get Shortform for 20% off by going to https://www.shortform.com/demetri
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/

Nov 2, 2021 β’ 1h 2min
70 - How Chantz Organizes His Life with Notion
Chantz really likes Notion. It took him a while to get going on it but honestly, Notion has made an amazing impact on his life and mine (Demetri's). The all-in-one productivity app organizes his entire life so we decided to make an entire podcast episode to talk about his experience with Notion, what he likes, and what he doesn't.
If you enjoy the show overall, please leave us a positive rating on Apple Podcasts!
RESOURCES & LINKS:
π» My Website RiseProductive: https://www.riseproductive.com/
π₯ Demetri's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy5wrSZmcFefxex3ljOouA
π₯ The Rise Productive Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c8YKtsu9cn4xL6e8tV7TA
π Get my FREE eBook "10 Steps to Saving Time and Doing More": https://riseproductive.com/ebook
π§π½ Follow Demetri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demetripanici/
π§π½ Follow Chantz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantz_the_rapper/