Work Smarter, Not Harder!

Ah that new fresh feeling of a laptop, tablet or phone that comes right out of the box. 20 minutes later, you have 8000 files from your old device added onto it. In this podcast, Tom Ossa reboots Work Smarter, Not Harder - to show the importance of keeping your new devices as clean from the past as possible - within reason.

Tom and Mitch know each other for around 10 years now, and Mitch was in the podcast last season to talk about the markets. As a representative for https://hunterfa.com, Mitch is tuned into the daily activity. Join us for this update on the markets.

There’s a benefit to both, if you do it right. In this episode, Tom explains how he did it WRONG today, and learned a valuable lesson about a platform he has been using for event ticket sales. Whoops! Tune in today to learn what happened!

Tom and Joe have been friends for 17 years, and counting. Joe just wrote his first book, Balancing Act. It's a great read! Join us for this very conversational podcast, amongst good friends and colleagues, and learn more about how Joe got started in the Real Estate Industry, as well as his background in the Home Improvement industry. You can find Balancing Act here: https://www.amazon.com/Balancin...

Tom got up at the crack of dawn this morning in order to handle several meetings with Rockland News reporters, as well as a new member of his sales team for Rockland Web Design. In this slightly random episode, he congratulates his colleague, Joe Baratta, on the launch of his new book, Balancing Act, a great quick read for Real Estate and Home Improvement professionals. He also talks about the val...

Tom got up early this morning to finish a book, do a podcast and be ready for a networking meeting. This episode serves more of as a testimonial to waking up at the crack of dawn - IF you want to get more done in life.

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Within reason, sometimes it’s ok to even the score with someone who wronged you. Of course, be legal, ethical and use your moral compass, as Tom explains in this very personal podcast. But to illustrate, Tom invokes a recent story about his Mom’s car brake issues.

Who knew that tapping one’s toes can help in tense situations? In this podcast episode, Tom invokes the book The Art of Negotiation, and peppers in some additional steps to keeping one’s composure when dealing with difficult negotiators.

In this finely tuned episode, Tom Ossa gets to the heart of today’s point.

The art of delegation doesn’t always include all the details necessary for successfully getting things done by your team. In this episode, Tom encourages leaders to be familiar with the systems and tasks that are delegated, so that the team can be more comfortable when you explain their responsibilities to them.

In this brief episode, Tom talks about the value of adjusting your schedule from time to time.

Sometimes the busyness of the day takes us off course. In this very, very brief episode, Tom talks about some algebra that helped him to stay focused on specific goals.

We all do it to a degree, shifting our priorities, in order to achieve optimal results. Wait, you don’t do that? Then tune in to Tom Ossa‘s podcast today, where he introduces real life, examples of how to use time shifting in order to condense time - to produce high performance results.

In this episode, Tom walks us through the importance of learning AI, in this it’s early stage of commercial development.

Today, Tom talks about how he handled an email from an angry individual that demanded a retraction in his publication RocklandNews.com. And special thanks to Maven Driver Training!

Tom is headed to the BSPN networking event today at 6 pm, at GIOS Restaurant in New City. In this episode, we review the fundamental steps to proper networking etiquette: 1. Introduce self 2. Small talk 3. Business cards. Enjoy! 😊

Most people go right to the bank to get a loan as soon as they start their business. This causes a whole bunch of problems later, if not properly managed. In this episode, Tom suggests that business owners hold onto as much equity as possible, as they are growing. It’s more painful sometimes, but eventually it is much more profitable.

In addition to a quick tutorial on how to use Screencastify to send video emails, Tom reviews some “fan mail” he got from a job applicant named - according to the application - “Joe Mamma”. You can’t make this stuff up. 😂

In this episode, Tom explains his concept for bundling, sedentary and active work tasks, in order to achieve better personal and professional well-being.

Warning! Tom is a little hot under the collar today! Today, he talks about how people should be responsible for their own tasks. He also cites examples from today, but as usual, without naming names. Time will tell if it resonates with anyone.

Knowing where to put your tasks is an important part of your overall productivity. In this podcast episode, Tom breaks down his strategy for blocking together tasks with calendar time.

If you have ever watched a surfer riding a wave into the shore, you’ll notice that they don’t look behind them, to pay attention to any waves other than the one that they are riding! In this episode, Tom draws a business analogy to help you keep on focus with your goals for the day.

A special unexpected guest appearance by Tom’s dog Watson couldn’t stop his enthusiasm, talking about finding ways of following your unique purpose that drives your soul. A good Monday morning kickstarter! This episode is dedicated to Father Thomas Madden, who passed away in February of 2024. May he rest in peace, in God’s arms.