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Rob Lambert and Helen Lisowski에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Rob Lambert and Helen Lisowski 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee 47:59

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes Meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee How do revenue managers really think? What makes hotel rates spike during Taylor Swift concerts—or Bigfoot conventions? And why do memes about ADR hit harder than your star report? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences , we sit down with Calvin Tilokee of RevPAR Media, the sharp mind behind the viral @RevPARProblems Instagram account. Calvin pulls back the curtain on hotel pricing strategy, compression events, influencer marketing, and what event producers often get wrong when pitching to hotels. Whether you’re trying to block rooms for a major festival, fill your hotel over a soft week, or just want to understand the secret language of revenue managers, this episode is packed with insight and humor. This episode is a must-listen for hotel sales and revenue teams, meeting and event planners, festival promoters, and hospitality marketers. Follow @RevPARProblems on Instagram for daily hotel truths and satire. And subscribe now to hear why Calvin says: “We don’t need your group when we’re already full. Call us the week after Christmas.” For more insider conversations at the intersection of travel, ticketing, and live experiences, follow us on all socials @Tix2TravelPod and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you haven’t listened yet, head to www.tttpod.com to catch up on past episodes.…

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A podcast dedicated to stationery and how to use to get great work done.

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A podcast dedicated to stationery and how to use to get great work done.

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An interview with author Jenny Kane - prolific writer, collector of notebooks, desert island stationery specialist 34:01

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Stationery Freaks: A Deep Dive into the Prolific World of Author Jenny Kane (and Her Emotional Support Pencil Case!) In this very special episode Rob and Helen are joined by our very special guest, the incredibly prolific author Jenny Kane. We have briefly mentioned Jenny in the past as she is Helen's writing mentor. In this episode we chat about the astonishing breadth of Jenny's literary career, spanning over two decades and encompassing more than 200 short stories and over 70 books across various genres and pen names – from her novels as Jenny Kane, and historical fiction as Jennifer Ash, to her "X-rated" works under KJB (for which she's won awards!). Honestly, the part about Jenny's dedication, routine and writing habits is pure Gold. Jenny shares with us the reasons behind her "emotional support pencil case" and her meticulous colour-coding system for pens. Learn about her superstitious approach to choosing themed notebooks for each novel, and how these notebooks become the "little Bible" for every story, meticulously documenting plot, characters, and even overused words. We also chat about Jenny's remote teaching courses, connecting with students globally. Jenny chats about the reason behind the "Jenny Kane corner" in a coffee shop and the surprisingly early starts to her working day. Plus, don't miss Jenny's ingenious and hilariously practical "Desert Island Stationery" survival kit – complete with a ruler for swatting and drawing pins for mapping! Whether you're a fellow stationery enthusiast, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the life of a highly successful author, this episode offers a fun and delightful glimpse into Jenny Kane's world of words, routine, and, of course, beloved stationery. And also why searching for Jenny Kane Mars Bar Scones is deffo worth doing. Find out more in the Stationery Freaks newsletter . --- Jenny's writing courses - https://www.imaginecreativewriting.co.uk/ Jenny's website - https://jennykane.co.uk/…

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From Paper Obsession to Published Pages - How we write books as Stationery Freaks 38:54

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How do two writers, bound by their devotion to beautiful stationery, actually write books? In this episode, Helen and Rob reveal their individual paths, uncovering the shared foundation of paper-based ideation – the noodling, expanding, and connecting that begins on the page with their beloved notebooks. Explore their transition to digital tools (Rob's a touch more intricate!), their editing journeys, and their distinct publishing routes – Helen to her website, Rob primarily through self-publishing. Expect delightful detours into UK National Stationery Week, Rob's exciting new project requiring more notebooks, and Helen's potential planner evolution. Want to see their cool process diagrams and more? The newsletter is your visual companion. But for the nuanced details and personal insights, tune in to this engaging conversation. Newsletter is here .…

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When did you become a Stationery Freak? 32:56

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In this episode Helen and Rob talk about whether there was a defining moment, or time, when they became Stationery Freaks. They start with Stationery Stories: Helen has an occasion to break out a new notebook - an Atoms and Astronauts one from Vinted. Rob's been watching too much Parisian Agency on Netflix - so is trying to adopt a Parisian style and coolness with a new Folio packed with a Yellow Legal Pad and a couple of Moleskine Cahiers. Helen introduces the (potentially) new segment of the show called "Stationery Freaks in the Wild", in which she shares a story of a fellow writing retreat stationery freak who rocked up with a yellow legal and a BlackWing pen Helen introduces a new concept for fellow Stationery Freaks to try - shop at home! Becoming a freak Helen remembers scented pens and rubbers/erasers as a child Helen recalls calligraphy class at school and learning to write using an italic ink pen Rob remembers his Chemistry teacher, Dungeon Master, who ensured students had extremely, dangerously, sharp pencils Rob remembers Christmas Eve gifts of notebooks and pens Both recall gift shops at museums Helen explains that she's always needed stationery to control her life, otherwise it would be a catastrophe Helen also reveals that she uses stickers to denote which type of bin to put out. Rob just goes on what everyone else is doing. Rob recalls putting tunes on and writing film scripts - and how that positive feeling dwindled when he tried to do it on computers. Rob mentions that Domestika has some great tutorials on creating infographics! Helen speaks about how simply the act of thinking back to early stationery memories was a really positive experience. Is there a time when you knew you were a stationery freak? What memories do you have about early stationery use? Let us know - we're on Instagram @stationeryfreaksuk Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the newsletter and find all of our casts at: https://stationeryfreaks.com/…

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Hoarding notebooks and when to use a new one - Stationery Freaks Podcast 35:12

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In this episode we explore why we both have huge hoards of unused and partially used notebooks, and what makes us crack open a new notebook. You can find videos, photos and a deeper dive into this topic in the newsletter . In this episode: Helen is still searching for her full collection of mechanical pencils. The Penac Protti goes down well at work, but Rob ends up with pencil all over him at work, and refuses to share his doodles with his work colleagues. Rob describes Helen’s notebook storage unit with remarkable accuracy. Helen defines her key purpose for using a new notebook. Rob goes down the emotional route for deciding on using a new notebook (Clarity, Excitement, Despair). Rob and Helen both commit to doing a video of their notebook stash Rob has 12 notebooks on the go, all originally started with a purpose, but they get morphed as he never has the right notebook, in the right place, at the right time. Helen’s least transient work is creative writing - hence her notebook has a clear purpose long term. Rob thinks pairing down to one notebook is the answer, but then the stack of spare notebooks taunt him Rob finds a fellow freak who loves pens and pencils but has no time for notebooks or paper. Helen realises she will never have enough projects for all of her notebooks Rob sees a business opportunity to sell his half-used notebooks Helen is off to London with her daughter and visiting a well-known stationery store. We mention these other Stationery Freaks casts: Vinted and Stationery Little red notebook mentioned in this cast on goal setting . The dichotomy of minimalism and stationery freakness . Maria Le Van notebooks and London stationery shops. The perfect mechanical pencil . Find out more in the newsletter. Thanks for listening. Rob & Helen…

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The perfect mechanical pencil 31:55

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In this episode we chat about all things pencil related. We cover: Why Rob has so many notebooks he cannot move his writing desk Helen's latest Vinted stationery haul - and a surprise pen The lovely folks at Penac sent us some free samples - and they are brilliant How we use pencils and paper for getting unstuck, or in Rob's case, for 99% of his writing Why the non-permanent nature of pencils lends itself to creative thinking Why Rob bought the Rotring 600 pencil but hasn't used it much And much more Get images and links to everything we discuss in the Stationery Freaks newsletter .…

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The Hobonichi switch revisited - a year of using the system 27:43

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In this episode Helen shares how she’s getting on with her Hobonichi system, a year after making the switch from Bullet Journaling. We did an episode on this switch in early 2024 - you can listen to that episode here , where Helen shared why switching over the New Year was a bad idea. And so, a year later, we revisited this topic to hear how Helen is getting on, what’s adapted and whether she still needs a suitcase to carry around her growing sticker collection. I ask Helen about the Hobonichi system, how it differs from Bullet Journaling, how she organises her stickers, whether Helen then keeps each notebook and how her system works. Helen shares more about the Hobonichi eco-system, bulldog clips & paper clips and how she’s had to retire her massive collection of Washi tape. We also talk about or mention: Mark and Fold stationers & our chat on the show with founder Amy . Atoms to Astronauts notebooks Lamy Fountain Pens (aff link) Our interview with Fountain Pen legend, Urban Hafner And lovely kind comments left on Rob’s video from fellow stationery freaks (Some images of Helen's planner are shared in the newsletter ).…

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In pursuit of the perfect structure - a stationery freaks eternal quest 29:42

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In this episode we chat about why we've been missing for a few months, our stationery purchases and how we're always in pursuit of the perfect structure. You can find images, links and other insights that accompany this podcast on our newsletter - https://stationeryfreaks.substack.com/ We cover, amongst other topics: 1. A YouTube video comment that led Rob to a new pencil purchase 2. Helen talks about her Hobonichi and how she's still loving it - although struggling to find time for buying stickers 3. Rob talks about keeping a ledger as a life audit 4. Helen talks about her writing habit and how she uses digital and analogue in combination 5. Rob talks about his shipping forecasts and how this was supposed to be the perfect structure 6. Helen goes down a Rabbit Hole of creating the perfect podcast structure And more. Products and links mentioned in this episode: Toad in the hole is a British dish made with sausages and batter - Toad in the Hole Rob's Collins Ledger Our previous episode about Hobonichi Planners Rob buys a rOtring 600 mechanical pencil Helens studying creative writing Martha Brook's advent calendar Business cards as stickers Episode 1 of our previous advent calendar of stationery freaks goodness…

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Friction, Reward and Productivity Systems 32:23

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In this episode Rob introduces his new productivity system of coloured military-style print out. Rob and Helen ponder why it's hard to find a system that works. And that maybe, they've (well, Rob) has been searching in the wrong place. Maybe, when we try to find a streamlined, slick, frictionless productivity system we're not actually getting much reward. And maybe, just maybe, higher friction system (bullet journaling, Rob's new method, Hobonichi etc) give a more meaningful reward. And maybe even, the reward is in the friction itself. Much to ponder. Find our newsletter that accompanies this here.…

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The magic of whiteboards 23:03

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In this episode we chat about the magic of whiteboards. We cover: How we used them at work How Helen's daughter uses them for learning and revision How Rob's son uses them for doodling The ephemeral nature of whiteboard content Long running whiteboard content - and why "do not wipe" is important If you'd like to see the images we talk about in this session, head to the newsletter .…

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Vinted - Not just for clothes - our stationery hauls 20:13

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In this episode Helen and Rob chat about buying stationery hauls from Vinted (other platforms and services are available). We cover: Our surprise at the variety of stationery on vinted The bargains to be had Helen's stationery haul for an upcoming workshop Rob's stationery haul for no reason other than some bargain Moleskines and a notepad with Yorkshire written on the front How Rob makes offers and Helen pays full price What stuff they found on Vinted. Note: We have no affiliation with Vinted - we just thought you'd like to hear about the stationery goodness. Note: We believe Vinted is available in many countries - but double check and if not, no doubt there is an alternative - let us know! Thanks Rob and Helen…

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Domestika - a stationery freaks learning playground for creatives 24:29

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In this episode Rob and Helen explore the world of Domestika, an online learning platform for creatives. Note: We are not affiliated with Domestika, but Rob is addicted to it. * Rob explains what Domestika is and how it works * Helen is addicted to stickers - and may jump in to Domestika to learn more about calligraphy * Rob explains how he sometimes just watches the "materials" video on each Domestika course to geek out on stationery * Rob is building a list of Domestika tutors to interview for the Stationery Freaks podcast * Helen is intrigued by what's on Rob's watch list (see the full list on the newsletter) * Rob explains that Domestika is addictive so go carefully Find out more about Domestika here . Subscribe to the Stationery Freaks newsletter here . Thanks Rob and Helen…

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Goal Setting - how a stationery freak mixes analogue and digital tools for goal setting 34:10

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In this episode Rob shares his goal setting process using paper and digital tools. Rob explains what makes a good goal, Helen asks lots of questions and Rob shares how to track goals. We cover: Goals should be measurable and timebound An annual review is a positive process Painting a picture of the future and aligning goals is important The why is important Precious little red notebooks Tracking in ToDoist The power of journaling Why not subscribe to the newsletter too!…

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The world of Hobonichi Planners - and switching productivity systems 31:55

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In this episode we explore the world of Hobonichi Planners. Helen decided that January was a good time to switch productivity, journaling and note-taking systems (it may not have been a wise decision). She chats us through the world of Hobonichi Planners and how she is using them to "force" her to develop the habit of journaling. She also needed mountains of stickers. All the stickers. We also cover Midori notebooks (Helen raves about these), Etsy Hobonichi sticker providers and why productivity systems must be hacked to make them work for you. Rob explores "containers with rules" and explain how he's impressed with a new calendar view in Todoist. We hope you enjoy this episode. Why not subscribe to the Stationery Freaks newsletter also - https://stationeryfreaks.substack.com/ Thanks Helen and Rob…

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Money is no object - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 21:05

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It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 4 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into things we would buy if money were no object. Rob breaks the rules on this one, Helen less so. Listen to the end for a magical and amazing idea we'd love to do, but alas, money IS an object. We cover: - Helen - Smythson Soho Luxury Notebooks . About £170 - £250 - Rob - Parker Bumble Bee - ebay link so may expire. £5000 for a pen! - Helen - Diamine Inkvent Calendar - this is SO cool. £89.95 - Rob - Antique Writing Desk - link may expire if sold. £3650 - Helen - Helen would like a pen made from the Apple Tree made famous by Isaac Newton. We believe you can only get them in the store at Woolsthorpe Manor , not online. Alternatively, Helen would like a pen made of wood from the actual York Minster. - Rob - My more reasonable choice (although still expensive) would be this amazing pencil sharpener by Labour And Wait . Epic. But is around £200. We make use of affiliate links which means you don't pay any more but we earn a tiny commission that goes to keeping the servers running. Subscribe to the newsletter to never miss an episode : https://stationeryfreaks.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/stationeryfreaksuk/…

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Accessories - The Stationery Freaks Christmas Gift Guide 2023 25:52

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It's that time of the year again - time for something festive. In this special edition, episode 3 of 4, we offer up some advice and insights into stationery accessories that are on our gift list. Helen shares three and Rob shares three. We cover: - Helen - TipEx Mouse - Rob - Firbon A4 paper cutter - Helen - Bookaroo Sticky Tabs - Rob - Rapesco desktop Pencil Sharpener - Helen - Hobonichi Deco Rush Stickers - Rob - Vretti thermal printer ( here's the Vretti one I bought but it looks like it's been discontinued) Here's a " memoking " that receives high praise. - Helen also shares her disappointment about Dove Grey ink We make use of affiliate links which means you don't pay any more but we earn a tiny commission that goes to keeping the servers running. This Christmas Gift Guide newsletter is out now - subscribe here : https://stationeryfreaks.substack.com/ Check out the website : https://www.stationeryfreaks.com/ Follow us on Insta : https://www.instagram.com/stationeryfreaksuk/…