063: Isa Adney - Free Up Creative Time Using Systems and Processes

063: Isa Adney - Free Up Creative Time Using Systems and Processes

Author: Nathan Barry: Author, Designer, Marketer March 7, 2022 Duration: 1:06:46

On today’s show I talk to Isa Adney, a resident storyteller at ConvertKit.

Isa came to ConvertKit as our webinar producer. You get to hear the arc of what she was doing before, how she joined the team, and how it morphed into her current role.

Isa is very good at systems. She shares how she uses systems to free up time for creative activities. We also talk about reusing content, and how to create systems and flywheels to make one piece of content work across many platforms.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to connect with popular creators you admire
  • The best medium for building a relationship with your audience
  • Isa’s advice for hosting workshops and webinars
  • How Isa utilizes systems to create content across multiple mediums

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