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William Nutt | Founder of Nutt Labs and Creator of Notion VIP | š Raleigh, NC
William Nutt
š¼: Nutt Labs and Notion VIP
š„: @WilliamNutt
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Self-Description
Techy entrepreneur. Active urbanite. Podcast junkie. Champion of smart growth.
Above all, keeping Whaley's tail waggin'.
Why William?
William is a (the?) OG Notion super user. He writes a Notion-centric newsletter that recently surpassed 100,000 subscribers. Yes, you read that correctly, 100,000 subscribers. He is also a close friend of my wifeās family. Additionally, he is a Rambull subscriber and Iāve noticed that folks that already subscribe to Rambull tend to make for the best profiles. That trend continuesā¦.
What is Notion?
Notion describes itself as āThe all-in-one workspace ā for your tasks, notes, wikis, and calendar.ā It is a digital platform that many individuals, teams, and companies use to stay organized and productive. The platform has incredible flexibility and functionality to customize to your specific needs.
Example from Notionās website:
š Link Summary
Consumer Product: Wyze Cam v3 & Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3
Digital: Zapier
Habit: Girl Talk & puppy-friendly hikes near Grandfather Mountain, NC
Content: Morning Brew & TBOY
Honorable Mention: Dirty Candy & Amalfi Coast E-Bike Tour & ChestNuts Roasting
Gift: Dinner at St. Roch
Plug: Notion A-to-Z
Miscellaneous recommendations from RB: gotta scroll to the end
šConsumer Products Recommendations
To any normal person, Iām overboard with my smart home setup, with a lighting scene for all my teams and Google Assistant in every room. But every modern home needs surveillance, especially those with babies or puppies. The Wyze Cam v3 makes it insanely simple and economical. For $35, itās safe to use outdoors and includes night vision and two-way audio for telling your dog to āleave itā or spooking the cleaning lady. Wyzeās cloud storage is also a steal: just $2/mo. per camera.
After burning through more portable Bluetooth speakers than I care to admit, Iāve finally found one I love. The WONDERBOOM 3 perfectly balances performance and mobility. Itās also waterproof and includes a helpful hanging loop. I keep it in my suitcase so Iām never stuck showering without AndrĆ© 3000 and Big Boi.
š² Digital Product or App Recommendations
Notion rules my life and career. Kudos to Shaniece Mason for recommending it in a previous Rambull.
Zapier is nearly as essential to my life and work as Notion. By automating my recurring actions, it saves me loads of time and considerably boosts my productivity and efficiency. Itās also tons of fun.
Think of Zapier as IFTTT on steroids: IF a trigger occurs in one app, THEN perform actions in that app or connected apps.
Here are three of my favorite use cases:
1. Text friends on their birthday
2. Log all of my expenses to a centralized ledger
3. Capture my to-dos from Google Assistant
šŖ Habit Recommendations
Whipping my bike to Girl Talk has always kept me sane and fit.
More recently, Iām on a hiking kick. Specifically, puppy-friendly hikes near Grandfather Mountain, NC, where Iām milking the last of the warm weather before Old Man Winter returns. A walk in the woods does wonders for the soul, particularly when shared with friends or fam.
š§¾ Content Recommendations
The Morning Brew newsletter and TBOY podcast are the highlights of my morning media diet. Theyāre informative, entertaining and digestible. The teams behind them are remarkably smart and relatable, which I find refreshing in the modern media landscape. The Brewās weekly quiz keeps me accountable for reading each day. I compete with friends on a group text (and always win).
šæ TV or Movie Recommendations
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
I go gaga over Ken Burns documentaries and consider national parks our most underappreciated national treasures. So you can imagine my affinity for this six-part series from the celebrated filmmaker.
In true Ken Burns fashion, it blends captivating old photos, gorgeous modern footage, and the comforting narration of Tom Hanks to tell the surprisingly influential and turbulent history of national parks. In a sense, theyāre an accident, and they never would have happened without such audacious visionaries as Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir.
The episodes are as relaxing as they are interestingābetter for lazy Sundays than Saturday night thrills.
š„ Honorable Mentions
When folks ask for restaurant recommendations in New York, I insist they visit Dirty Candy.
Simply specify your number of courses, and they take you on a dining journey unlike any other, filled with delightful surprises at every turn. Regardless of your dietary preferences, donāt be discouraged by the āveganā label. What the chefs do with plant-based ingredients will blow your mindāand your palette.
This summer, my family visited Italyās Amalfi Coast for a week jam-packed with enriching activities. Traversing the quaint old towns by e-bike was my highlight, and truly one of the most spectacular experiences of my life. The views are breathtaking, the weather is almost always perfect, and riding an e-bike is like floating on a magic carpet.
My meticulously curated holiday playlist, ChestNuts Roasting , might be my highest accomplishment. You wonāt hear these indie renditions in the aisles of Tarjay.
Two rules:
1. Donāt listen before Dec. 1
2. Listen in order (no shuffling)
Set a reminder.
š Best Gift in Recent Memory
St. Roch is arguably Raleighās best restaurant. Itās seafoodāmy favoriteāwith a creative Cajun twist, served small plates-style for sharing and trying many. The vibe is hip, with dim lighting and walls adorned with eccentric old photos. And the staff couldnāt be more pleasing.
Thanks sister Jules and brother Rob š
š Plug
Used by Notionās support team, Notion A-to-Z is the definitive way to learn Notion, prepare for certification, and keep current with new features. Itās the latest brainchild of celebrated Notion expert William Nutt of Notion VIP and The Bulletproof Workspace (which A-to-Z includes). Says Ivan Zhao, Notionās founder and CEO:
"William knows Notion as well as anyoneāand teaches it like none other."
Crafted around Williamās core principles for learning and using Notion, A-to-Z is an interactive journey toward Notion mastery, instilling the technical and tactical skills you need to make the most of the all-in-one tool.
As Notion evolves, so does this ālivingā workspace. Itās your trusty companion throughout your Notion experience, continuously updated with refreshed and new content.
Notion A-to-Z remains available at its considerably discounted launch price. Be sure to use the code Rambull at checkout for an extra $50 off the early bird discount.
Thank you, William!
Last But Not Leastā¦.
Costco & Trader Joes: What are your favorite items and tips? Iād love to hear from you.
Just Bare Chicken Nuggets from Costco - air fry these bad boys and they taste just like Chick-Fil-A nuggets. You are welcome.
Perri-Perri Sauce from Trader Joeās - we found this hot sauce based on a Yuka app recommendation (side note - the Yuka app is my favorite app featured in Rambull). Iām so glad we found it. This is now firmly in the household hot sauce rotation next to Cholula, Truff, Crystal, and Sriracha.
A new playlist: Iāve been digging this as a productivity boost.
The Odditorium - this Spotify playlist is updated monthly. It is specifically curated for each song to be played in order. NO SHUFFLING! (thanks to Gojj for the find)
Advice: I want to hear from you.
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