Ever wonder why your inbox feels like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole? Join Peter Lohmann and Jon Matzner as they expose why email overload is actually a symptom of deeper business issues. Through candid conversation and real-world examples, they demolish common productivity myths and reveal their battle-tested system for taking control of your communication. From the controversial truth about quick response times to the game-changing difference between tasks and projects, this episode delivers actionable insights that will transform how you work. Whether you're drowning in notifications or just tired of email running your life, this is the wake-up call you need.

TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction and The Email Crisis (04:00) Why Email Problems Are Really Leadership Problems (6:21) (10:00) Breaking Free from the "Quick Response" Trap (15:00) The Right Way to Use Tools Like Slack and Email (22:00) Project Management: The Missing Piece (30:00) From Chaos to Control: Building Your System (38:00) The Power of Task Capture and Weekly Reviews (45:00) Creating Action-Based Project Plans (53:00) Future of Work: Bridging Physical and Digital

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Jon Matzner and Peter Lohmann break down the art and science of 'architecting the way work gets done' - a crucial skill for any business owner looking to scale. From handling employee resistance to identifying bottlenecks, learn how to design work systems that unlock growth while keeping your best people happy. Plus: sneaky tips for spotting AI responses in hiring, and game-changing iPhone features you didn't know existed.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro and casual catch-up

(04:15) Understanding "architecting the way work gets done"

(11:40) The Henry Ford approach to work design

(15:45) Why employees resist systems (and how to handle it)

(21:43) Identifying and working with business bottlenecks

(26:50) The Korean spa button: A lesson in smart work design

(27:58) Using accountability charts effectively

(30:10) Tech tips: Gmail link copying and iPhone call recording

(32:30) Clever hiring tip: Catching AI responses in job applications

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Jon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatznerJon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on X and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lazyleverage.beehiiv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Peter: ⁠@pslohmann⁠ on X and at peterlohmann.com

Ever wonder what happens when you mix Moscow State economics, Oklahoma middle school, and global talent acquisition? Meet Anna, Sagan's secret weapon in member success. In this no-BS conversation, she breaks down why some businesses crush it with global talent while others barely scratch the surface. From navigating cultural bridges to building trust-based partnerships, Anna shares the unfiltered truth about what makes global hiring work. Whether you're a startup founder or running a PE firm, this episode is packed with actionable insights that'll transform how you think about global talent integration.

Timestamps

(00:00) Meet Anna: From Moscow to Global Talent Success

(03:05) Inside Look: Modern Russian Economic Theory

(07:41) Global Relations: Russia, Israel, and International Dynamics

(10:49) Cultural Intelligence: Learning English in Oklahoma

(15:53) The Secret Sauce: What Makes Members Successful

(19:54) Broker vs. Advisor: Why the Difference Matters

(22:39) Communication is King: The Feedback Loop

(23:55) Size Doesn't Matter: From Startups to Billion-Dollar PE

(28:05) What's Next: Innovation in Member Success

(31:28) Golden Rules for New Members

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Jon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MatznerJon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on X and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lazyleverage.beehiiv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Peter: ⁠@pslohmann⁠ on X and at peterlohmann.com