Productivity hacks for contractors to work smarter, not harder in 2025

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the daily grind of managing your construction business? In our first podcast of 2025, Wade Carpenter and Stephen Brown share essential productivity hacks tailored for contractors.

Learn how to leverage tools like the Elgato Stream Deck, Superhuman for email management, AI, and low code automation systems to work smarter, not harder. Discover strategies for optimizing your workflow, creating effective templates, and using keyboard shortcuts. Save time and increase efficiency with these practical tips.

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Topics Wade and Stephen cover on this episode:

• 02:06 The Elgato Stream Deck: A Game Changer
• 08:25 Superhuman Email Management
• 13:57 Voice Dictation and AI Integration
• 19:52 The Power of Templates
• 22:34 Automation Tools for Contractors

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Wade Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | CarpenterCPAs.com
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Chapters

1. Introduction: Boost Your Productivity (00:00:00)

2. The Elgato Stream Deck: A Game Changer (00:02:06)

3. Superhuman Email Management (00:08:25)

4. Voice Dictation and AI Integration (00:13:57)

5. The Power of Templates (00:19:52)

6. Automation Tools for Contractors (00:22:34)

7. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:25:27)