59| Blake Burge: How to Use Excel to Optimize Your Life

02/17/23 • 52 min

I would consider today’s guest Blake Burge to be the guru of Excel spreadsheets. He joins me today to discuss how he got interested in Excel to begin with, what his early jobs were like, what traits are most important to him when it comes to people joining a team (emphasizing not only how important attitude is but also that you need to be both good at your job and good to work with), and more.

He also shares what areas of his life for which he uses Excel, including budgeting, a shopping list meal planner, etc. I really hope that you find this episode helpful and insightful, and if you do, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app if you aren’t subscribed already! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!

Time Stamps

1:03 - I reveal today’s guest to be Blake Burge, Excel expert.

2:42 - What got Blake into Excel in the first place?

5:34 - Blake describes his role in his initial business.

8:27 - What key things does Blake look at when assessing the operation of a business?

12:52 - Blake identifies the most important qualities of a prospective person on the team.

17:38 - What would interest Blake if you were looking to hire him?

22:55 - Why did Blake decide to start his own business?

29:13 - Blake offers an explanation as to why people have gravitated toward his work.

33:32 - In what areas of his life does Blake use Excel?

38:28 - Blake understands that spreadsheets aren’t for everyone.

43:32 - Blake admits that he has missed days when tracking fitness.