Mastering Tools and Processes with Anna Burgess Yang

The Wisepreneurs Podcast

EpisodeNov 29, 202449m

Mastering Tools and Processes with Anna Burgess Yang

The Wisepreneurs Podcast

EpisodeNov 29, 202449m

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins speaks with Anna Burgess Yang, a former FinTech executive turned freelance content writer and solopreneur. Anna shares her journey from corporate to self-employment, balancing her career with raising three children. She highlights how she uses automation, lean thinking, and generative AI to stay organized, streamline workflows, and maintain a successful business.Listeners will learn how Anna leverages tools like Airtable and Zapier to simplify repetitive tasks, builds a personal brand through authentic LinkedIn updates, and integrates work and family life with disciplined habits like starting her day at 4 a.m.Whether you’re a self-employed professional looking for practical tips or an entrepreneur seeking fresh insights, Anna’s story offers valuable lessons on balancing priorities and enhancing productivity.Key Themes Discussed: • Leveraging automation tools for workflow optimization. • Incorporating lean principles to refine processes and prioritize key tasks. • Building a personal brand that authentically attracts clients. • Balancing work, personal growth, and family responsibilities. • Using generative AI to repurpose and expand creative output.Mentions in the Episode:Airtable, Trello, Zapier.Guest Offers and Contact Information:Anna Burgess Yang provides free resources and insights for solopreneurs and small business owners through her newsletter and blog. Explore her work and connect: • Website: start.annabyang.com • LinkedIn: Anna Burgess Yang Practical ideas for independent professionals building practice on their own terms. Arrives Tuesday. Subscribe free at wisepreneurs.com.au Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

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For independent professionals building practice on their own terms.Working lives have extended far beyond what anyone predicted. Organisations need people who can navigate complexity and ambiguity—and increasingly, these professionals want to work independently.Hosted by Nigel Rawlins, Wisepreneurs features conversations with experienced professionals about what it actually takes to build sustainable independent practice.What we explore:● Turning accumulated expertise into visible market presence● Building business through partnerships and collaborative networks● AI tools that amplify rather than replace experienced judgment● Navigating the transition from employment to independence● Sustaining cognitive capacity for the long term80+ episodes of real conversationsYour accumulated expertise is...

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