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Michael Pryor and JD Peterson of Trello – Using Trello for Business
In this episode of the Less Doing Podcast, Ari and Nick sit down at the Trello headquarters with guests, Michael Pryor (CEO and Founder of Trello) and JD Peterson (CMO of Trello). Listen to learn Trello’s origin story—from concept to execution—how this once nascent company is quickly marching down the pathway to $100M in revenue. PS—don’t you dare call Trello a project management tool any more…find out why in this episode! **Key Quote** “Trello is a visual collaboration tool.
The three words that describe it are collaboration, organization, and perspective.” “The strength of Trello is how unstructured it is.” **What You’ll Learn** – How Trello was conceptualized – Why you shouldn’t crowd source for a name internally – Trello is NOT a project management tool but a visual collaboration tool – Why these – Collaboration, Organization, Perspective — are the best words to describe Trello. – Why there isn’t a “one way” to use Trello.
– Using Trello for communication and integration with Slack – The meta activities Trello is working on to indicate card status – What attracts people to Trello and why they are joining the movement – Learn how to see the really important things that are happening with your boards – How the road to $100M for Trello looks – How Trello meet-up events work – How to invite people to the platform and show them how to use it – The strength and weakness of Trello is being unstructured – Trello.com/inspiration is where people can share boards – Collecting concerns to see what issues there are – Why working at Trello is not a job, but a part of your life – How Trello can be used to make you more effective ——- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message
Derek Steer – “Your analytics tool is only as good as the data you put into it.”
## Guest Derek Steer – [Mode Analytics](https://modeanalytics.com/)
## Summary In this episode of the Less Doing Podcast, Ari and Nick sit down for a conversation with Derek Steer of [Mode Analytics](https://modeanalytics.com/), a collaborative analytics platform built by analysts, for analyst that processes more than 20,000 SQL queries a day to help people around the world make data-informed decisions.
Before launching Mode, Derek orchestrated analytics for a number of marquee companies including Facebook, Yammer, and Microsoft. When he’s not working away inside the Mode offices, you can find Derek competing in triathlons, rock climbing, or playing guitar.
## Key Quote “Your analytics tool is only as good as the data you put into it.”
## What You’ll Learn
1. The data sources Mode uses to generate groundbreaking analytics
2. What an analytic-specific database looks like.
3. The leading analytic indicator to determine whether or not a client will leave Less Doing.
4. How Derek applies Mode to internal data analysis.
5. What graduating from Tableau or Looker to Mode looks like.
6. Why it’s important to look at different data sources to understand how advertisements are performing.
7. How everything is connected from the front-end to the back-end at Mode.
8. The upcoming BIG changes happening at Mode.
9. The difference between “vanity metrics” and metrics that can lead to meaningful changes.
10. How Derek defines productivity by motivation. ——- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message
Dan Havey – Easy Checklist ABC
# Episode 139
**Summary:**
In Episode #139 Ari speaks with [Dan Havey](http://www.easychecklistabc.com/), the CEO and Founder of Easy Checklist ABC. During the conversation, Dan and Ari talk about processes, checklists and how the proper implementation of both can lead to a lifetime of tangible success.
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**Time Stamped Show Notes:**
– 15:38 – Introduction of Dan Havey
– 15:52 – Dan explicitly defines what Easy Checklist ABC is
– 16:20 – When Dan created Checklist ABC, he was trying to bring the effectiveness of checklists into the Accounting space…specifically improve upon the native software that the industry has used for YEARS
– 19:40 – Though individual accounting firms have individual needs, there are pre-existing templates and requirements that EVERY accounting firm has to deal with—Checklist ABC provides a reliant, consistent way to do the unique or universal
– 21:10 – Processes and checklists are _awesome_, but most people don’t even realize the steps required
– 21:40 – How Dan looks at systems and processes
– 22:00 – You could create a checklist for something as simple as a cup of coffee…_seriously_
– 22:47 – The best approach for any process or checklist is to START SOMEWHERE
– 23:20 – Discipline is the key to success
– 23:39 – Mimic successful people or organizations—They are ALWAYS process driven
– 24:50 – Granularity is GOOD…it helps us identify where efficiency is needed.
– 27:30 – When people have to make a decision in REAL time—unwanted stress is the end result
– 31:00 – Applying Easy Checklist ABC to Dan’s personal life
– 31:25 – Easy Checklist ABC isn’t trying to be an anything for everyone solution…it is best suited for small businesses and small business accounting firms at that
– 33:20 – Dan’s _Top 3 Tips to be More Effective_:
– 33:35 – Plan and visualize (2 in 1)
– 34:45 – Only dedicate a specific amount of time to complete something
– 35:55 – EasyChecklistABC.com
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