{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks","title":"Episode 22: Andrew Simpson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/abbc7b31\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2739,"description":"Welcome to episode #22 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Simpson today. Welcome to the show Andrew!\n\nAndrew Simpson is the founder and CEO of Aether Automation Inc., a Zoho expert based in British Columbia, Canada. With a passion for Zoho's efficient systems, he transitioned from being a partner to focusing on development. Andrew has a diverse background, having previously worked as a Marketing Manager at Kingman Industries, where he doubled the company's monthly revenue in six months. He also co-founded 80/20 Media, implementing social media marketing strategies for clients.\n\nQuestions\nJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?Late teens? It’s breaking up for me\nTough graduating high schoolMath was toughBecause needed to show the steps\nChallengesDropped out of uniStudying long hours tough\nAudiobooks > readingAllows for more visual stimulation\n\nFounderSuits ADHD because so many new things\nWhen processes set in, becomes more challenging\nJC: Tell us about your work (anything that isn’t a top secret)Mostly sales and marketing: Aether MarketingVery good at programming\nLots of calls with clients - better able to focus than if it’s emails\nInternal comms: Zoho Cliq\nClients = other Zoho partnersDeluge/node JS development\nJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?YT channelPolitical protests\nPolytopia\nJohn Madden\n\nJC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Get up/shower/teeth\nAccountability buddy call Landmark course 3 years ago\nWhat am I resisting?\nWho am I going to be?\nWalk to the office\nFocus Bear office morning routine:Exercises (squats etc.)\nPlan what to do that day\nUse Notion\n6:30 wake upScroll for 30 minutes\nJN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?Brain dump tasks and then prioritize Rank by Value per hourGo into leverage score5 high value /...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}