Ready to win back hours of your life? In this episode, productivity experts Brian Nelson-Palmer and Marcey Rader reveal 18 tasks they've successfully outsourced - from hiring a culinary grad to chop vegetables to finding affordable ways to never do laundry again. They break down exactly how to decide what to outsource (including a simple calculator to determine if it's worth it), share hilarious stories like the infamous "single Brussels sprout" delivery, and offer practical tips and examples for both your personal & professional life. Whether you're just starting to explore outsourcing or you’re experienced and looking to level up, this episode packed with actionable strategies shows how you can reclaim your time without breaking the bank.

See the full details and links on the episode's page: https://www.productivitygladiator.com/episodes/18-tasks-i-outsourced-that-changed-my-life-and-how-you-can-too-with-marcey-rader

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References In This Episode

Brian's Value of Your Time Calculator

Referenced in relation to his TED talk

Marcey’s TEDx Talk - “Relentless pursuit of more”

Meal Services:

Virtual Assistant Services:

Fancy Hands (fancyhands.com) - mentioned $18-30/month

Fiverr (fiverr.com)

FreeUp (freeup.net)

Upwork.com

Home Services:

TaskRabbit

Thumbtack

Chore Relief (now called All Better)

Poplin (laundry service)

Contact Information for Marcey:

LinkedIn (mentioned she's only on LinkedIn)

helloraderco.com

Her new book: "Reclaim Your Workday, Sustainable Productivity Strategies for the New World of Work"

Photo of Single Brussel Sprout on episode page

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Outsourcing and Productivity

06:03 Defining Outsourcing: What It Means

12:07 Personal Experiences with Outsourcing

18:07 Outsourcing Food Preparation and Cooking

23:59 Outsourcing Errands and Grocery Shopping

29:35 Leveraging AI for Travel Planning

36:03 Outsourcing Home Repairs and Services

41:10 Professional Outsourcing: Enhancing Productivity

52:50 Starting Your Outsourcing Journey

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Episode Digest

Time is our most precious resource, yet many of us spend countless hours on tasks that could be delegated or outsourced.

In a revealing discussion between productivity experts, a powerful truth emerged: outsourcing isn't just for business owners or the wealthy—it's a strategy anyone can use to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

"There is no prize at the end because YOU did it. The prize is…I got to my outcome, whatever that was, in a way that was smarter."

The Complete List: 18 Game-Changing Tasks to Outsource

Personal Life Tasks

Gift wrapping (use Amazon’s wrapping service, or hire local students for holiday perfection)

Food prep and vegetable chopping (professional food prep services)

House cleaning (regular cleaning service)

Laundry (wash-and-fold services with pickup/delivery)

Grocery shopping and errands (delivery services)

Travel itinerary planning (local experts via Fiverr or AI tools)

Screen repairs (specialized handyman services)

Home repairs and maintenance (TaskRabbit or similar)

TV mounting (skilled technicians)

Furniture assembly (service providers via apps)

Cooking/meal prep (meal delivery services)

18 Tasks I Outsourced That Changed My Life (And How You Can Too) - With Marcey Rader