Im interested in your business tracking spreadsheet you mentioned. I have created my own to track my bank accounts monthly and yearly. Sorts all the data and totals it in different categories.
@shawn.hickman14 сағат бұрын
I need to put aside some time soon to put it together. Are you tracking anything other than finances for your business?
@stemple03Күн бұрын
Thanks!
@shawn.hickman14 сағат бұрын
Thanks so much!
@thewaystrengthandperforman27927 күн бұрын
Why is the "expenses" tab that is displayed in your video, different from the one in the google sheets template that I just purchased?
@shawn.hickman6 күн бұрын
In the video I was demoing the Apple Numbers version of the spreadsheet. The Google Sheets version will look a little different, but is essentially the same.
@voop00p10 күн бұрын
I come across your video as I'm deep in the Leica Q rabbit hole atm. I keep looking at local listings but I can't afford it anyway and I just got the X100VI this year too.
@shawn.hickman7 күн бұрын
I understand the struggle! The Q2 is amazing, but you've already got a great camera in the X100VI.
@SubBasileia17 күн бұрын
This is a really interesting direction! I'm excited for it, and I like the idea of the easy logging to my logbook, but I'm also afraid of flooding that logbook with so many podcast episodes that I can't see my other uses of downtime (sometimes 3-5 episodes per day). Is there any chance you could include an "exclude podcast episodes" filter on the logbook? Right now, as far as I can tell, it is only possible to limit to a single medium, whereas I would be interested in seeing all mediums except Podcast episodes.
@shawn.hickman17 күн бұрын
I have a setting that will allow you to control if Podcast Episodes go to the Logbook when completed. You can see the "When Finished" setting around the 6:23 mark
@SubBasileia16 күн бұрын
@@shawn.hickman Thanks for your response! I saw that part of the video-I was moreso wondering if I could have my cake and eat it, too, where those listens could be logged but I could hide them at a later time.
@MaxHolzapfel22 күн бұрын
I did not know about your app before. Just downloaded it and will give it a try.
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
Thanks for giving it a try!
@TheTraskinator4222 күн бұрын
Love this! I’ve become a bit of a power user of Sofa recently and it’s had a big impact on my life. This seems like a fantastic next step! Great work
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
It's so nice to hear that!
@beardfm22 күн бұрын
Can’t wait to try it!
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
Soon!
@nashptv22 күн бұрын
22:53
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
🙃
@nashptv22 күн бұрын
Me waiting for the beta
@nashptv22 күн бұрын
This is big. Congrats. Just started the video, so you might answer it for me, but does it autopay the next pod in the Up Next feature?
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
Thanks dude, and yes, the podcast player will automatically start playing the next episode in the Up Next list depending on it's sort order
@nashptv22 күн бұрын
@ time to get to work and build out a new section in sofa
@sergpryimachuk22 күн бұрын
Default Apple's Podcasts app is great. I use only third-party players for my self-hosted stuff, like Audiobookshelf. I'm eager to try your implementation 👀
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
I'll be eager to hear your feedback!
@imkittydotcom22 күн бұрын
so excited for this feature! also happy to see easy import via OPML files, but wondering if it can do apple podcasts import as well as most podcasts app i use can do that. also; will the up next feature support other media? i have big lists of things to watch/read/play, but i'd love to tell the app that a given game or movie or book is next in my person queue
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
Yes, OPML import will be there! Right now, Up Next will only be for podcast episodes, but I have other ideas planned for what you're talking about.
@PetePhD22 күн бұрын
A couple questions... Is there a way to migrate easily from Apple Podcasts? I subscribe to 250+ pods, and would not be able to move those over manually. Also would your app support that many feeds without taking forever to refresh the queue?
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
As long as you can get a OPML file export from Apple Podcasts then you can import it in Sofa. In regards to 250+ pods, the initial import and sync make take a bit, but the ongoing sync should be fine. I'll be doing much more stress testing during the beta period. Question, do you actively listen to that many podcasts?
@PetePhD22 күн бұрын
@@shawn.hickman Not all of them actively post regularly. I screen every episode that comes into my feed, but probably actually listen to ~25% of episodes. Always on 2-3x speed.
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
@@PetePhD Good to know. If you're comfortable with it, it be great to have you on the beta to test out a large volume. No worries if not though.
@Disharmonikash23 күн бұрын
This is such a nice video man, thank you for telling us about your experience, very hearfelt video, love it. You mentioned you started with the III then went to the X then back to the III, obviously everyone has this dilemma. I also cant decide which one to buy. You ended up being a 28mm guy then?
@shawn.hickman22 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 28 vs 40 is sooooo hard, but here's where I've landed for now... With 40mm I think the photos are more beautiful, with 28mm the photos are more fun and memorable. I prefer the 28.
@JStasia27 күн бұрын
Hi Shawn, thank you very much for the lesson. I learned a lot. You showed how to bring attention to the object and at the same time how not to overdo it🙏👍
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@jckv.digitalАй бұрын
Any chance you have a template for Businesses for Freelancer/self-employed?
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
I have some spreadsheets I use for myself, but they're not really template-ready right now. Anything specific you'd like it to do?
@jckv.digital24 күн бұрын
@ I was looking to track my inventory, COGS, profit and loss. Also with Shopify being able to track my shipping fees and taxes. I threw a lot at you but looking to use Apple numbers or excel for it. But open more in using Apple numbers. Do you have a spreadsheet to track subscriptions? That calculates the monthly amount and total I spent for the year?
@shawn.hickman20 күн бұрын
@@jckv.digital I personally use two spreadsheets to track/run my business. First is the general financial info where I'm tracking transactions, P&L, budgeting, etc. The second is specific to my app Sofa. I track sales, subscriptions, and more. I use both of these heavily, but they aren't template-ready at this point. I need to put some time aside to put them together. Hopefully in the near future.
@dgutie8Ай бұрын
I can totally relate to your story!! I’m very self conscious and somewhat shy especially when taking pictures! But I’m bound and determined to learn and take better photos!
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
The GR is a great tool for people like us :)
@stephenspiteri_zunkusАй бұрын
Thanks for being honest and helping us keep our feet on the ground. I have also been secretly lusting on a Q3 but locally we don’t have an option to rent cameras. I work with Nikon Z9’s and then use an old Nikon D810 for street and travel photography with an old manual focus 35mm Ai f/2.8 lens. It’s light enough, not too bulky but is so ergonomically perfect in my hands. I debated with myself on getting this new Zf but when you try using it with light lenses there is nothing yet that feels good enough for it. Adapting old lenses with an adapter isn’t my thing as again, things become un-ergonomic with the lens extending out because of the adapter. The Zf has the same issues as the Leicas imo, it looks great but doesn’t feel great in my hands. It’s hard to hold and handle. To me at least. So we’re in the same boat.
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I haven't held a Zf yet, but I've seen a lot of people add grips which seems like it helps.
@surajkunwar00Ай бұрын
Hey, love the video but i wanna do the same thing in the where the background/design in in dark mode. should i use another black shade or white as the drop shadow color?
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
You could try a shade of grey
@jkneez333Ай бұрын
Please do an editing tutorial!! Amazing color grading
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
Thanks! I actually use a handful of presets because I'm still learning how to improve my editing. Here are some I've used and enjoy: - RNI (Really Nice Images) - Mastin Labs (Portra Original) - Very Good Presets (Portra 800)
@badrk.8492Ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
👏👏👏
@MrTeebaumАй бұрын
Thanks for your interesting perspectives. For me, the Ricoh has a slightly different effect - it's quite simple: when I want to be out with a 'photographer's eye,' I take it with me. When I have that 'eye,' I look at the world differently, and sometimes I want that, and sometimes I don’t. With the Ricoh, I no longer think, 'I want to see the world like a photographer but don't feel like carrying a camera,' because it really fits in any jacket pocket. So, I take it with me much more often, and as a result, I find myself viewing the world from that perspective much more frequently - and this make me a better photographer.
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
That's a great way to put it, thanks for sharing
@kamilk.3182Ай бұрын
Hi Shawn, like your channel a lot thanks for sharing all of your lessons learned. I'm designer too which wants to get into development. Do you have any video on your dev learning journey? Are there any resources you would recommend to learn iOS development?
@shawn.hickman24 күн бұрын
I wrote this back in 2017 that might be helpful: www.poohbers.com/2017/12/how-a-designer-built-and-shipped-an-ios-app-in-6-months/
@agoogleuser4356Ай бұрын
What I want to know is how to use sofa. I installed it on linux and I dont know how to invoke it. Maybe this is a different sofa.
@shawn.hickmanАй бұрын
That sounds like a different Sofa. My app only runs on iOS and the Mac
@brianhart75812 ай бұрын
Curious to know if you think Sony has good ergonomics…because they don’t.
@shawn.hickmanАй бұрын
Ergonomics are so personal and subjective. For me, I really enjoy the ergonomics of the Sony A7IV & A7RV. They fit my hand very well. On the flip side, I've tried the A7C II and really didn't enjoy the ergos. Doesn't make it a bad camera, just not for me.
@denisblack98972 ай бұрын
This is a godsend!😅 I’ve been looking for a job for like 1.5 years now. (I got 8 years of experience, wtf) Yesterday i decided to just upload some bullshit apps with subscriptions and learn about driving traffic to them on the go. Thank you, this was very therapeutic
@shawn.hickmanАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@denisblack98972 ай бұрын
A friendly tip: disable iphone screen turning off while idle, it makes a big difference trust me!
@shawn.hickmanАй бұрын
Thanks!
@parksarecool2 ай бұрын
My Ricoh Gr iiix arrives tomorrow and I'm hoping it will solve my shyness! Been shooting with an x-pro for years now and have missed countless shots because I didn't want to get in people's faces. Also real photography KZbin nerds will spot James Popsys at 5:11 😅
@shawn.hickmanАй бұрын
Enjoy the new GR!
@malcomgreen47472 ай бұрын
Great content but can you make it shor like 10 minutes
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@prefectkool78202 ай бұрын
I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for your effort.
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
@informaticapowercentertuto72092 ай бұрын
Do you worry about competition?
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
I keep an eye on competition, but I try not to let it distract me.
@CalvinsChannel-ug4hj2 ай бұрын
I purchased your budget spreadsheet yesterday! Worth every penny! I am really impressed by how clean and professional this is. I also love the summary page. It was an eye opener of where I am at financially (not great lol). -The only thing I changed was how the yearly total income was calculated. You have it set based on 26 paychecks. This makes perfect sense since we all get 26 bi-weekly paychecks per year. However, I decided to go off of 24 checks instead. That way I have a better idea of how much money I actually have left at the end of each month. The 2 months where I get extra I will just simply put that into my savings!- Once again I greatly appreciate you making this budget. I can’t wait to see where I am at next year financially! 💰 Edit: Changed my mind on the 24 checks. Just keep it as it is with 26 lol
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to hear this! Really glad you're finding it helpful! Best of luck to you👍
@JoseSoccerChannelАй бұрын
@@shawn.hickman Hey Shawn! Have you made a month to month budget template update by chance? I'd be more than happy to purchase!
@MikaelaCaron2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for answering all my questions! 😍
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for asking them!
@AnimieWorld-md9qs2 ай бұрын
I am from Bangladesh...I want to learn professionally...can you give me a suggestion. Thank you
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
I'd recommend starting with www.hackingwithswift.com
@patrickhanly74582 ай бұрын
This is a great review, thanks. I am a Sony A7rII shooter, all manual with Voigtlander lenses, and I am having great fun. Earlier this year, I picked up the Fugi x100v (bought used after the crazy prices dropped when they released the x100vi). I think you should rent that one and do the same kind of review! I would watch for sure.
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
I've never used a Fuji before, but sounds like it'd be fun.
@jacobnorwood64992 ай бұрын
I'm building my first site in Framer and I built my last site Elementor. I like both systems, but I'm hoping Framer speeds up custom design and integration from Figma. As a designer I really enjoy Framers design system. I wish Wordpress would do more effort to modernize.
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
I hope so too!
@mario_luis_dev2 ай бұрын
hey Sean, would you mind telling me which APIs you're using for fetching data for Sofa? I'm particularly interested in APIs for books, movies, and video games
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Sure thing! • The Movie DB - Movies and TV Shows • iTunes Search API - Books, Podcasts, Apps, and Music • IGDB - Video Games
@mario_luis_dev2 ай бұрын
@@shawn.hickman thank you! I'm curious about the iTunes Search API; I wanted to use it but I cannot find any resources...There's only a "Documentation archive" Apple page that has very scarce info about the API, and the very few examples that are shown are music-related... Do you need to be in the Apple Affiliate Program (or whatever they call it) in order to have full access to this API?
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Check these docs out: developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/AudioVideo/Conceptual/iTuneSearchAPI/Searching.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40017632-CH5-SW1
@sebasy102 ай бұрын
Congratulations, do you need a ios developer junior? I can help you with native apps from argentina, i will do it for free.. almost free, just for recommendations in linkedin. Why? Will help me to pursuit a job. Thank you!
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Not looking for any help right now, but thanks for the offer.
@denisblack98972 ай бұрын
There are no jobs, bro😢 You can spam ai apps on your own, though
@sergpryimachuk2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It's so expiring 🤩
@shawn.hickman2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@miwkabarry74143 ай бұрын
OMG, by the 30-minute mark, I started catching myself thinking that I occasionally see Ryan Reynolds in the frame while watching the video closely! :)
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
lol
@businessmarketingskills2143 ай бұрын
what about ASO and Motivated traffic like 25%
@adventure_photo3 ай бұрын
I appreciated hearing your insightful thoughts on the camera. I think my Sony A7CR is my Leica! Along with some Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses. Very happy with that setup but the Leica hype is real!
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
The A7Cr and some primes is an amazing combo. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
@walkingmeditation613 ай бұрын
I have the Q2 it needs the grip & thumb rest to complete the ergonomic connection, after which it feels like an extension of your hand. The Ricoh GR has no ergonomic connection yet you love it? Sony cameras have incredible AF with a convoluted menu system which makes for a horrible experience..So true the images a person gets is directly proportional to an individuals talent and skill set. The camera doesn't take better photos the photographer does. What's the process of your Sony taking it from AF to manual? you have to take the camera away from your eye correct? go into the menu etc.. you like that better? You have to hold the Ricoh GR with one hand there is no viewfinder it's the only way to use the camera. Your not an idiot, it was smart to rent one in the first place
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
> I have the Q2 it needs the grip & thumb rest to complete the ergonomic connection, after which it feels like an extension of your hand. I've heard this from multiple people, but I personally didn't get to experience it. It is a bummer you have to buy extra things to make the ergos better though. > The Ricoh GR has no ergonomic connection yet you love it? I've found the GR to be really great in the hand. It is surprising based on how it looks, but the size/weight combined with the small grip and button layout make it very enjoyable to use for me. > What's the process of your Sony taking it from AF to manual? you have to take the camera away from your eye correct? go into the menu etc.. you like that better? I have a custom button set up to allow me to jump into manual focus without taking my eye off the VF. Works pretty well! > You have to hold the Ricoh GR with one hand there is no viewfinder it's the only way to use the camera. There are pros and cons to this, but I knew what I was getting into with the GR so no VF is ok most of the time. Thanks for watching!
@walkingmeditation613 ай бұрын
@@shawn.hickman Leica does require accessories to make the camera ergonomic but if possible try the Q2 with the grip and thumb rest you'll love it I have gotten use to using the Q2 from AF to Manuel once you do it a while its second nature I think I feel the same way about Sony as you do with Leica the menu system is written by engineers very convoluted way more than what's needed for artistic photography I just to care for it. Ricoh GR is a nice pocket camera so different from the Q2 Nice thing about Leica is they hold their value my Q2 is worth about 4 K after five years of use.
@Bennyjkr3 ай бұрын
Hey there, just wanted to inquire if you can change the currency. thanks!
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
Yes, for each spreadsheet (Apple Numbers or Google Sheets) you have full control over it. That includes changing the currency.
@Bennyjkr3 ай бұрын
@@shawn.hickman how would I be able to change my currency?
@jackan043 ай бұрын
I have to say, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite tech KZbinrs! I also love watching Matt Bircher, and I think your channels have a lot in common. While I’ve known about your app Sofa for a while, I only recently discovered your videos. I really enjoy the blend of content you create-whether it's about Sofa’s development, photography, or other tech and software topics, it’s all right up my alley. I’ll definitely be subscribing to Sofa once my TV Forecast subscription ends later this year!
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! That's really nice to hear ❤️❤️❤️
@RatherBeCancelledThanHandled3 ай бұрын
Living the dream . Happy for you . Also like taking my time when I build .
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@devwithklim3 ай бұрын
About the unit tests it was so funny 😂 next question please 😎 And thanks a ton for the video! Super cool
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
😜
@Никола-и8ы3 ай бұрын
Thank you for recording this. It helped me this morning.
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jewel49483 ай бұрын
Thank you for the template. I love it, but I am having trouble entering non-taxable pay, so my calculations are wrong. (military pay) How can I work around this? Thank you!
@shawn.hickman3 ай бұрын
Glad you like it! If you're working with non-taxable pay, you could simply put the same values in the Bi-Weekly Net and Bi-Weekly Gross cells for the Income tab.