Change and Time Blocking – Business Brain 684

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Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton

699 episodes

2 days ago

Two long-time small-business owners, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, come to you each week to talk through the trials, success, pitfalls and tips it takes to successfully run a small business in today's world. Hear real-world folks talk about real-world problems, letting you know not only what it takes to get it done but that you're not alone in doing it!

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Change and Time Blocking – Business Brain 684

Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast

23 minutes 17 seconds

1 month ago

Change and Time Blocking – Business Brain 684

Dave and Shannon open with a light riff on Monte Cristo sandwiches before diving into the theme of embracing change—seasonal shifts, life rhythms, and how entrepreneurs must adapt faster than most. Shannon shares how he normalizes change with employees, vendors, and even in his family’s vacation-rental business, warning against getting stuck in “the way we’ve always done it.” They use Apple as a case study of self-disruption (iPod to iPhone to Watch) and debate school phone restrictions, noting the recent resale spike in iPods as districts limit smartphones.
Dave then details a productivity reset: adopting two-hour time blocks dedicated to specific businesses and batching email into three 30-minute windows. The approach helps him avoid “working for whoever emailed last,” stay focused, and surface non-urgent but important work. Shannon, having reclaimed calendar space, plans to lean into time blocking as well. They close by inviting listener tips on time and attention management.

00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs’ Podcast #684 for Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

September 17th: National Monte Christo Day

00:01:53 The Power of Embracing Change

Welcoming that end of summer productivity
Teaching your employees how to embrace change
Change…or Fail!

00:08:53 iPods increasing in value because of schools
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00:13:34 Compartmentalizing your calendar…Time Blocking

Scheduling time for email (30 min). Time for each business (120min).

00:22:33 Business Brain 684 Outtro

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