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Miranda Merten
Equipping women with actionable systems to streamline business and life.
If you are a one-woman show, female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, or any bad-ass woman who's ready to be more efficient, then this show is for you. Stop flying by the seat of your pants everyday. It’s time to learn how to be more organized, productive, and efficient.
Time flies when you’re doing everything for everyone else. It’s especially easy for us moms that are also entrepreneurs working from home. You were in a zone. Understandable. But this should not be a weekly occurrence. Tune in for tips to help streamline your day.
Just getting started with productivity? Grab my FREE Personal Productivity Power Pack! https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack
Members Only Preview Episode: Grab your favorite beverage and tune into this episode about the boring (but necessary) quarterly taxes! I’m breaking down how I organize and automate taxes in my business, from saving my tax money to paying the IRS. Set it and forget it! I also detail the quarterly payment schedule and my personal method using Wave Accounting and automatic transfers to manage tax payments efficiently.
Discussed In This Episode:
- Self-Employment Quarterly Taxes Overview (00:00:00) Explanation of self-employment quarterly taxes and the importance of setting aside money for tax payments.
- Paying Taxes and Avoiding Penalties (00:01:14) The consequences of late or missed tax payments and the impact on annual tax filings.
- Paying Federal and State Taxes (00:02:19) Guidance on where to find forms and links for paying federal and state taxes.
- Due Dates and Tax Periods (00:03:38) Explanation of quarterly tax due dates and the periods they cover, including exceptions for annual tax filers.
- Estimating and Setting Aside Tax Payments (00:05:43) Calculating and setting aside tax payments based on income, tax brackets, and avoiding large refunds.
- Automating Tax Payments (00:06:42) The speaker's process for automating tax payments using Wave Accounting, Stripe, and Sofi's vaults.
- Government Withdrawals and Record-Keeping (00:10:15) Delegating tax payments to the government, record-keeping, and accessing payment history on government websites.
- Planning for Future Tax Payments (00:13:40) Preparation for upcoming tax payments in 2024 and the importance of seeking professional advice for individual tax situations.
Links Mentioned:
- https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/ (federal payments)
- Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals (PDF)
- Wave Accounting
- SoFi Checking
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- Free Procrastination Styles Assessment
- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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In today's episode, we dive into the world of scheduling software. If you're tired of the same old options like Calendly or Acuity, then you're in luck because we're introducing you to Trafft. This free scheduling software is here to automate your business and streamline your appointments. So grab your favorite drink and join me as we explore Trafft and discover if it's the perfect scheduler for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Trafft
Other Helpful Links:
- Join Coffee Perks
- My Favorite Tools
- Free Productivity Power Pack
- 10-Day Operations Challenge
- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Welcome to another episode of Coffee Powered Systems! I'm your host, Miranda Merten. In today's episode, we're going to talk about a powerful technique for enhancing your success rates. Instead of focusing solely on big and intimidating goals, we're going to shift our attention to smaller, achievable milestones - what we call micro goals. These micro goals are like stepping stones that bring us one step closer to our ultimate objectives. By breaking down our larger goals into a series of mini achievements, we can make daunting tasks feel more manageable and definitely within our reach.
I share practical examples of how you can redefine your approach to goals - whether you're training for a marathon or writing a novel - and methods about how you can establish micro goals that will help you achieve substantial progress. Lastly I discuss the significance of not just aiming for end goals, but digging deeper to identify your purpose goals. By understanding the 'why' behind your objectives, you can inject greater clarity, purpose, and growth into your path towards success.
Other Helpful Links:
- Join Coffee Perks
- My Favorite Tools
- Free Productivity Power Pack
- 10-Day Operations Challenge
- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Subscribe to Coffee Perks where you’ll get Weekly tips, hot finds, and actionable articles and podcast episodes to help you automate your business and reduce tech overwhelm with purposeful productivity. I see the same thing from entrepreneurs like you every day- progress stalls because they get stuck on the tech. Don't let tech keep you stuck!
If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com/coffeeperks to sign up for free.
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Hey there! Welcome to another episode of "Coffee Powered Systems"! Today I'm excited to introduce you to a productivity tool that has been a game-changer for me - Sunsama!
Let's be real, achieving work-life balance can be a real struggle. But with Sunsama, managing my time effectively has become so much easier! This digital daily planner helps me stay focused and organized throughout the day.
One of my favorite features of Sunsama is the daily time goals. It's so satisfying to see the progress I'm making towards my goals throughout the day. Plus, the task ordering and calendar time boxing features help me prioritize my tasks and make sure I'm making the most of my time.
And can we talk about the ability to check emails from within the app? Genius! No more switching back and forth between my email and task list. And when I really need to buckle down and focus, I can enter focus mode to really commit to one specific thing.
Overall, I highly recommend Sunsama for anyone looking to track their to-do list and tasks. It's been a valuable tool for me and I'm sure it will be for you too!
[00:00:00]: Introduction and overview of Sunsama
[00:01:01]: My struggle with work-life balance and how it is hard to achieve.
[00:04:49]: Features of Sunsama, including its compatibility with other apps, guided daily planning, and daily time goals.
[00:08:34]: Email and time tracking features, the different ways to order tasks in Sunsama, including time blocking
[00:13:42]: Links to Resources
Discussed In This Episode:
- Sunsama
Related Blog Posts:
- 068: I tried 13 popular task management apps so you don’t have to
- 065: ClickUp: When you’re looking for an all-in-one project manager [Tip Tuesday]
- 059: Try Todoist for simple project management [Tip Tuesday]
- 028: How To Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually Works
Other Helpful Links:
- The FREE Systems Lab
- My Favorite Tools
- Free Productivity Power Pack
- 10-Day Operations Challenge
- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Today’s tip is: https://mirandamerten.com/showit (ShowIt: Drag & Drop Website Builder) From their website: Create a website that books the clients you love I stumbled upon ShowIt sometime last year and although I thought the websites were very pretty, I was very used to my WordPress sites and was not in the mood to switch anything up. Fast forward a few months and I was looking for someone to redo my website and that’s how I came across Emma Troy— but she specialized in ShowIt sites... so I took another look and here we are. Join me today as I chat about ShowIt! For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/88 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/88) Mentioned In This Episode: https://mirandamerten.com/showit (ShowIt) https://emmatroy.com.au/ (Emma Troy Design) (my ShowIt website designer)
Other Helpful Links: https://mirandamerten.com/systems (The FREE Systems Lab) https://mirandamerten.com/tools (My Favorite Tools) https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? I’ve got a free collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners to help you increase your daily efficiency and productivity. The FREE Systems Lab includes access to my popular Productivity Power Pack, mini-courses like How to Overcome Procrastination, templates like SOPs and my Google Sheets task list, and starter packs like my ActiveCampaign email recipes. If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit http://mirandamerten.com/systems (mirandamerten.com/systems) to sign up for free.
When I started my business— and up until just recently, my vision was to help walk you through ALL the things you need to know in order to run your business smoothly with tech. I wanted to be able to give you an idea of how to use a variety of tools and apps, or maybe just choose the ones that you are using and forget the rest. What I’ve come to realize is that I don’t need to (nor can I) be all things to all people. Yes… we’ve heard it before… NICHE DOWN! Master those few tools and use everything they have to offer instead of piecing together a bunch of different ones. If some of the tools below seem intriguing (or maybe you already use them!), then stay tuned-in to future emails that go more in depth on tips and tricks for using these specific tools. Below is my current tech stack, and this is all I need right now (outside of things I use for podcasting, but those are specialized). I want you to look at my list and reevaluate if you can pare yours down to just a few. https://www.mirandamerten.com/coda (Coda) - A modular, cloud-based, document management (think Google docs plus sheets). I use Coda for project management, SOPs, account management, podcast show notes, financial management, metrics, goal tracking, etc. Basically anything you can do with Google Drive. http://mirandamerten.com/activecampaign (ActiveCampaign) - Email marketing (you can also use the landing pages if you don’t have a website). I use this to send emails, automations, marketing campaigns, and to segment my customer list. https://mirandamerten.com/thrivecart (ThriveCart) - Shopping cart and course platform. In my opinion, one of the best shopping carts available (I haven’t used them all so I can’t definitely say it’s THE best). I also use their new Learn platform to house my online courses. https://mirandamerten.com/showit (ShowIt) - Website builder and platform. I recently switched my website from Wordpress to ShowIt to keep things simple and easy (my Wordpress site is still active as I work on making the switch). So there you have it. My simple tech stack. What does yours look like? For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/87 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/87) Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/coda (Coda) http://mirandamerten.com/activecampaign (ActiveCampaign) https://mirandamerten.com/thrivecart (ThriveCart) https://mirandamerten.com/showit (Showit) http://www.canva.com/ (Canva) https://mirandamerten.com/mirandamerten.com/plann (Plann) https://emmatroy.com.au/ (Emma Troy Design) (my ShowIt website designer)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/tools (My Favorite Tools) https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Have you only used your simple Notes app for just jotting down a quick note? Or maybe Notes is your heavy hitter app that you go to all the time when you’ve got to get your thoughts down. Either way, there might be some features you didn’t know Notes was capable of, and they might help you be more efficient when using it. Discussed In This Episode: How Siri can help you”take a note” This one simple step can help you collaborate Privacy? Yes please! Hashtags aren’t just for social media See something on the web? Save it! How Notes can organize your folders in a “smart” way How you can easily find your attachments when you have a lot of notes
Mentioned In This Episode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/id1110145109 (Notes App) https://www.mirandamerten.com/crafting-your-unique-content-strategy-with-isabella-sanchez-castaneda/ (070: Crafting your unique content strategy with Isabella Sanchez Castañeda)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/86 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/86) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 10 years and in that time I have purchased a lot... a LOT of courses. It’s time to take control of this growing problem and get it organized so that I don’t waste anymore time or money on this obsessive past time. I’ll break down how I decided to organize my courses so that you can replicate a system for yourself (or grab the template!). Discussed In This Episode: Why it’s important to keep your courses organized The system I created to manage my course library The tip I believe is a game changer in how I manage my learning Get the template → https://www.mirandamerten.com/course-list-template (Google Sheets Course List Template)
Mentioned In This Episode: https://mirandamerten.com/51 (051: 6 Ways To Get Through Your Online Course Graveyard) https://www.mirandamerten.com/toby-a-better-way-to-manage-your-browser-tabs/ (079: Toby: a better way to manage your browser tabs [Tip Tuesday])
For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/85 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/85) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
It's been 2 years since the launch of Coffee Powered Systems. 2 years!! For this special coffee chat, I'm reflecting on my time as a podcaster, and things I would have told myself back then if I knew what I know now. Also, this episode has a couple of Easter eggs hidden in it, and if you can tell me what they are, there is a prize up for grabs. When you have them, email: contact@mirandamerten.com or DM on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mirandamerten (@mirandamerten) (first person wins! - USA only). Mentioned in this episode: https://mirandamerten.com/captivate (Captivate.fm) (my podcast host, 7 day trial) http://store.onlinejobs.ph/?aid=409640 (OnlineJobs.ph) / https://www.mirandamerten.com/77 (episode 77) https://www.fiverr.com/ (Fiverr)
For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/84 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/84) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/labs (Action Lab Subscription bundle) - only $7/mo https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
When you find a tool you really like, stick with it. That's what I've done with ActiveCampaign and in this episode, I break down the features I like about it and a new one I discovered that could change my email marketing forever. Mentioned In This Episode: https://mirandamerten.com/activecampaign (ActiveCampaign)
For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/83 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/83) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Do you ever wonder why some time management strategies work for you and others don’t? It might be because you are trying to solve the wrong problem. There are a number of different time management blocks, and often times, you can’t fully alleviate your problem if you don’t know what problem you need to solve. In today’s episode, I discuss a few of the different time management blocks, how you can reframe them positively, and a few tactics to help overcome them. Are you struggling with any of these blocks? Emotional, environmental, intellectual and social. Tune in and find out! Mentioned In This Episode: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kill-news-feed/hjobfcedfgohjkaieocljfcppjbkglfd?hl=en (Kill News Feed (removes Facebook timeline)) https://www.mirandamerten.com/block-distractions-achieve-your-goals-with-serene-app/ (036: Block Distractions + Achieve Your Goals With Serene App [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack-signup/ (Productivity Power Pack (includes music playlist)) https://slab.com/blog/eisenhower-matrix/ (Eisenhower’s Time Management Matrix)
Related Blog Posts + Episodes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/how-set-up-a-time-blocking-schedule-that-actually-works/ (028: How To Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually Works) https://www.mirandamerten.com/stay-focused-and-plant-a-tree-with-forest-and-flora/ (021: Stay Focused and Plant a Tree with Forest and Flora [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/five-stages-of-productivity-which-group-are-you-in/ (016: Five Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/discussing-the-swiss-cheese-and-salami-methods-of-productivity/ (006: Discussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of Productivity)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/82 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/82) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Are you looking for a social media management platform that will allow you to plan and schedule your posts quickly and easily, all in one place? Check out today’s tip: SocialBee, a social media manager that connects to all of your major social platforms, so you can organize your content and view your analytics without having to go from platform to platform. Mentioned In This Episode: https://socialbee.io/ (SocialBee)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/feed-preview-the-preview-app-2-options-for-planning-your-instagram-feed/ (071: Feed Preview & The Preview App: 2 options for planning your Instagram feed [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/scheduling-instagram-stories-with-storrito/ (023: Scheduling Instagram Stories with Storrito [Tip Tuesday])
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/81 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/81) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab (free!) if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Your website is basically your digital business card and portfolio so you always want to make sure it is optimized for your current season of business. Jessica Freeman of Jess Creatives takes us through some tips and mistakes of website design, SEO, logos and more. Jessica Freeman is an Atlanta-based award-winning web designer that helps nutrition and fitness business owners build authority and get more clients. When she’s not working with clients, you can find her teaching inside her Better Collective community. Jess also runs her own YouTube channel and her podcast, the Work Your Wellness Biz podcast. Discussed In This Episode: Jessica’s number one tip for optimizing your website The best elements to put on your homepage above the fold Key tips on how to speed up your website and the biggest thing that slows down your site How to use SEO to rank higher with search engines How to know when it’s time to rebrand or revisit your website design The best way to use inquiry forms that you might be overlooking
Mentioned In This Episode: http://www.jesscreatives.com/hire-me (VIP Website Design) https://honeybook.com/ (HoneyBook) https://socialbee.io/ (SocialBee)
Connect with Jessica: http://www.jesscreatives.com (Website) http://www.instagram.com/jesscreatives (Instagram) http://www.facebook.com/jesscreativesdesign (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessfreeman/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCis0sjz5ma8PQoztJm4Wmg (YouTube) http://www.jesscreatives.com/hire-me (VIP Website Design)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/80 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/80) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
If you tend to open 52 tabs every time you are on the computer, you might need a better way to organize and manage your browser tabs. Create private and shareable spaces to organize your tabs into reusable collections. Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.gettoby.com/ (Toby)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/79 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/79) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
If you’ve ever had trouble keeping up with hustle mentality, managing all of your daily obligations, or just wondering if introverts can successfully run a business, Lindsay is going to break down her thoughts on all of this. We talk about how it’s possible to work on your business while keeping your 9 to 5 career, managing your work week intentionally, and why your individuality matters because someone out there needs to hear what you have to say the way you have to say it. Lindsay Maloney is a self-made business and success coach who specializes in teaching women how to start and scale their dream coaching businesses with simplicity and confidence. She believes that you should always choose to use your intuition to guide you as you grow your business. With her step-by-step teachings and creative guidance you'll feel inspired to take her tips into action, push your business forward, and work with your dream clients. Lindsay works with women who want to get unstuck and structure their brilliance into a coaching business that's sustainable and financially exhilarating. She is also the creator of Stand Out Coaching Academy and is the host of the Book Your Dream Clients podcast. Discussed In This Episode: How Lindsay plans her life around her family, business and new puppy! Her thoughts on hustle mentality and how it’s different for women What she thinks about the quit your 9 to 5 movement and the laptop lifestyle The one thing she noticed no one was talking about in the quit your 9 to 5 space How she is able to successfully run her business as an introvert Her secret to a successful business
Mentioned In This Episode: https://lindsaymaloney.com/freebie-vault (Lindsay’s Freebie Vault) https://amzn.to/32IAvxA (Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer) https://asana.com/ (Asana) https://flodesk.com/ (Flodesk) https://www.gettoby.com/ (Toby)
Connect with Lindsay: http://lindsaymaloney.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_maloney/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/lindsaymaloneyofficial (Facebook) https://lindsaymaloney.com/podcast (The Book Your Dream Clients Podcast) https://lindsaymaloney.com/freebie-vault (Lindsay’s Freebie Vault)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/78 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/78) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Where do you find affordable help when you need it? Today’s tip is a job search website for Filipino workers. Filter by position, cost, browse resumes, and post up to 3 job positions for free, and when you’re ready to reach out to candidates, you can upgrade your plan for an affordable fee. Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://store.onlinejobs.ph/?aid=409640 (OnlineJobs.ph) https://www.onevaaway.com/challenge (One VA Away Challenge)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/create-a-great-business-before-you-build-a-team-with-sarah-torres-ferrick/ (039: Create a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-Ferrick) https://www.mirandamerten.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-to-hire-a-support-team/ (3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Support Team) https://www.mirandamerten.com/knowing-when-to-hire-a-proactive-va/ (Knowing When to Hire a Proactive VA) https://www.mirandamerten.com/the-benefits-of-hiring-an-ambitious-entrepreneurial-remote-assistant/ (The Benefits of Hiring a Remote Assistant) https://www.mirandamerten.com/tag/ideas-for-outsourcing-series/ (Ideas for Outsourcing Series)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/77 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/77)
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Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect® and Founder of The Women’s Code® and provides strategy development blueprints and results-oriented, tangible tools and techniques for Entrepreneurs, Workplaces and Organizations that unify your teams, give you clear steps to improve your business systems, and strengthen your leadership skills. In this conversation we discuss creating a signature system, defining your customer avatar, and Beate’s 5 Star Success Blueprint. She also drops so much knowledge about why knowing your customer avatar is so important in your business and she gives an incredible tip on how to structure your business — it’s the same system she used to sell her business to Bill Gates. You won’t want to miss this one! Discussed In This Episode: Beate’s concept of egorythm and how to know which egorythm you are in the single most important thing you should know in your business the system she used to create her million dollar business and sell it to Bill Gates why it’s important to create a system that’s uniquely yours
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://amzn.to/3KuJx28 (Happy Woman Happy World: The Foolproof Fix That Takes You From Overwhelmed To Awesome, Beate Chelette) http://airtightavatar.com/ (Airtight Avatar) https://beatechelette.com/5-star-success-blueprint/ (5 Star Success Blueprint) https://beatechelette.com/uncovery-session/ (Uncovery Session) (mention this podcast for one of the 7 free sessions!) https://asana.com/ (Asana) https://www.mural.co/ (MURAL) https://kajabi.com/ (Kajabi) https://leaddelta.com/ (Lead Delta) https://www.radaar.io/ (Radaar) https://keap.com/ (Keap (Infusionsoft))
Connect with Beate Website : https://BeateChelette.com (https://BeateChelette.com) Instagram : https://instagram.com/beatechelette (https://instagram.com/beatechelette) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthArchitecture/ (https://www.facebook.com/GrowthArchitecture/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette/) YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/GrowthArchitect (https://youtube.com/c/GrowthArchitect)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/76 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/76)
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If there is one thing I think is worth the investment when it comes to running an online business, it’s your shopping cart software. Today’s tip brings you ThriveCart — it’s a shopping cart, affiliate platform, and course software, all-in-one. If you are in need of one or all of these, I would highly recommend you check it out. If you want to see how it works, you can grab one of my free offers below to go through the shopping cart and use the course platform as a student. Have you been looking for cart software? Let me know what you think! Mentioned in this episode: https://thrivecart.com/ (ThriveCart) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (Join The Systems Lab) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/75 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/7)https://www.mirandamerten.com/50 (5)
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Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Cuddle up and join me for a casual conversation about social media and the role it will play in my business in 2022. As an introvert, social media is hella exhausting and I’m not sure it’s worth the time and energy I put into it. The input doesn’t match the return (in my business), so I’m re-thinking my social media strategy. Tune in to find out why I’m nixing social and what I’m doing instead. Discussed In This Episode: The biggest shift I'm making with social media in my business in 2022 Why I don't think social media is benefiting me Where most of my website traffic comes from My theme for 2022 and how it led me to this decision
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers.
The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/74 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/74)
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Are you in the market for an all-in-one website option? You need to create a webinar, host it somewhere, get your domain, send marketing emails, sell your products, house your membership community ... whatever! You can do all of this with a Squarespace membership. Tune into today’s Tip Tuesday episode to learn what you can do with Squarespace and why it might be a good option for you. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.squarespace.com/ (Squarespace)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/73 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/73) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Samantha Mabe, creative director and designer of Lemon and the Sea, helps service-based business owners feel more confident sharing their expertise and promoting their work through custom designed websites. She loves creating websites with beauty and brains that are designed to convert and give you the power to make edits yourself. If you are still finding yourself struggling to create a huge marketing powerhouse website just to get your business launched, Samantha joins me today to tell you why you can and should launch with just 4 pages. No need to make it complicated, just launch it already. Discussed In This Episode: The biggest obstacles people face when trying to build a website The 4 main pages that you need to launch your website Where people get hung up on website creation The strategic client journey for your website Samantha’s VIP day process for delivering a 4 page website in a day One thing you should do with your website this week
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.squarespace.com/ (Squarespace) https://www.adobe.com/products/xd.html (Adobe XD) https://mirandamerten.com/clickup (Clickup) https://dubsado.com/ (Dubsado)
Connect with Samantha: https://www.lemonandthesea.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/lemonandthesea/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/lemonandthesea (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthamabe/ (LinkedIn) Free offer: https://www.lemonandthesea.com/5updates (5 Updates for a Higher Converting Website)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers.
The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/72 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/72) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Today I’ve got 2 Instagram feed planning options for you: Feed Preview & The Preview App. In my last episode, #70 Crafting Your Unique Content Strategy, Isabella talked about Feed Preview, and she mentioned that she uses this simple app to preview what her images will look like in her feed and she does this without having to sign into her Instagram account. I’ve got more details on this app for you today. I also talk about another planning option for you if you need a bit more planning features, like auto posting, analytics, hashtags (and more!). Tune in to get your Instagram planning on! Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://feed-preview.web.app/ (Feed Preview) https://thepreviewapp.com/ (The Preview App for Instagram) (use the code FUN for their Black Friday deal) https://plannthat.com/ (Plann) (what I currently use)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/71 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/71) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
If you're up for learning more content creation strategies, tune in as I chat with Content Strategist, Isabella Castañeda, about content creation, repurposing, social media strategy, content pillars, and so much more. No fluff here — ACTUAL tips and advice on getting your content out there and connecting with new customers. Isabella wants you to give yourself permission to create your own content system - not use the one everyone else is using. If you’re ready to put yourself out there like the expert you truly are, tune into this episode with Isabella. Discussed In This Episode: How to know where to spend your time online Experimenting with TikTok and Reels How to create a system for consistent content creation The 2 apps Isabella uses for content ideation and creation The 2 key performance indicators to keep track of in social media How to be confident on video Her repurposing flow for content Her social media content pillar system
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://livinvivaciously.com/ (Marina of Livin Vivaciously) https://www.airtable.com/ (Airtable) https://inshot.com/ (InShot) https://twistedwave.com/ (Twisted Wave) https://feed-preview.web.app/ (Feed Preview)
Connect with Isabella https://www.instagram.com/isamediainc/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/IsaMediaInc (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/isamediainc (LinkedIn) https://portal.isamediainc.com/public/form/view/60e5af71f41f9f78b9e2d62b (Schedule a VIP day)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers.
The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/scheduling-instagram-stories-with-storrito/ (023: Scheduling Instagram Stories with Storrito [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/are-your-digital-systems-helping-or-hurting-your-productivity/ (020: Are Your Digital Systems Helping or Hurting Your Productivity?)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/70 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/70)
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Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere! Just a quick update the schedule of when you can expect future episodes to drop. Got ideas, questions, or requests for the show? Email me: contact@mirandamerten.com, or click the link below to send a voice message. Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (Join The Systems Lab) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/50 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/50)
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I have reviewed a few popular task management apps like Asana, Zenkit and ClickUp in earlier episodes of this podcast (see links below). You have to understand that not all apps work for every situation, that’s why it’s good to try a couple until you find the one that suites you. To save you the trouble of going through the roller coaster of this time and time again, I tried 13 different apps and I’ve created a quick, 7 question quiz that you can take to help narrow down the right tool for you. Links Mentioned In This Episode: Take the quiz: http://mirandamerten.com/quiz (mirandamerten.com/quiz) http://mirandamerten.com/62 (mirandamerten.com/62:) Team Coda vs Team Notion http://mirandamerten.com/65 (mirandamerten.com/65:) ClickUp: When you’re looking for an all-in-one project manager [Tip Tuesday] http://mirandamerten.com/17 (mirandamerten.com/17:) Zenkit: A Well-Rounded Project Management App [Tip Tuesday] http://mirandamerten.com/007 (mirandamerten.com/007:) Asana: One Of The Most Popular Task Management Apps [Tip Tuesday]
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/68 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/68)
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If you are constantly stuck staring at a blank page when it comes to copywriting, looking for an easier way to write copy, it might be time to give artificial intelligence a try. Quickly create copy for for social media, bios, ads, blogs, and more with just a few keystrokes. Today’s tip gives you a tool that does just that. Tune in! Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://jarvis.ai (Jarvis)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers.
The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Breanna Gunn is a messaging and funnel specialist, working with business owners and entrepreneurs to create messaging and processes that inspire loyalty, momentum, and action that leverages trust, authenticity, and profitability. Brea uses her more than 20 years of experience with customer service and marketing to uncover the gaps in messaging that lead to lower conversions and plugs them through customized systems, structures, and processes that are bolstered by copy that converts. In this episode, Breanna and I discuss how to work at home with children and engaging them with your work, how to do a quadrant review of tasks for your business, when and how to hire help, how to craft your business messaging, and so much more. This episode is so juicy, tune in! Discussed In This Episode: The wonderful suggestions brea has on working with young kids at home How the pandemic affected her business Her strategy for when and how to hire for your team How to do a quadrant review of tasks Brea’s fav business tools Her creative way to use trello Her tip on how to get started this week if you are ready to scale
Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://mirandamerten.com/clickup (Clickup) https://slack.com/ (Slack) https://asana.com/ (Asana) https://trello.com/ (Trello) https://www.grammarly.com/ (Grammarly) https://hemingwayapp.com/ (Hemmingway) https://www.jarvis.ai/ (Jarvis)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers.
The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Are you tired of using multiple different apps to manage your business? If so, it might be time to look for an all-in-one project management app. Using an all-in-one affords you the luxury of having all of your projects, docs, and spreadsheets all in one place (hence the name!). This is a great option if you feel stressed out everyday or you find yourself checking multiple places just to find one thing because you can’t remember where you stored it. Get off that hamster wheel! This episode is about ClickUp — a popular project management app that is versatile and free. Even their paid plans are affordable, but most things can be done on the free plan, especially if you’re working solo. So tune in to find out a little more about ClickUp and if it is something that could work for you. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://mirandamerten.com/clickup (ClickUp)
Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think about everyday but don't really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. Plus bonuses for annual subscribers. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/team-coda-vs-team-notion-i-choose-my-winner/ (062: Team Coda vs. Team Notion: I choose my winner) https://www.mirandamerten.com/try-todoist-for-simple-project-management/ (059: Try Todoist for simple project management [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/tech-stack-choosing-the-right-tools-for-the-right-task-part-1/ (037: Tech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 1]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/one-of-the-most-popular-task-management-apps-asana/ (007: Asana: One Of The Most Popular Task Management Apps [Tip Tuesday])
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (Join The Systems Lab) https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Tune into this interview with Ashley Kang who is a Strategy + Operations Consultant, and CEO of AHK Business Management, where she helps busy and overwhelmed service-based solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with setting up their business strategy and streamlining their operations. Ashley and I have a great conversation about why you need a business strategy and her suggestions of how to get started. Discussed In This Episode: Why it’s important to articulate your why The super important parts of your client onboarding and off boarding system Ashley’s favorite tools she’s using in her business right now How she suggests getting started with your business strategy
Mentioned In This Episode: http://mirandamerten.com/clickup (Clickup) https://www.dubsado.com/?c=mmerten (Dubsado) https://asana.com/ (Asana) https://www.airtable.com/ (Airtable) https://www.loom.com/ (Loom)
Connect with Ashley: Email : ashley@ahkbusinessmanagement.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahkbusinessmanagement/ (@ahkbusinessmanagement ) https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/609b2d3589597ae149deb605/schedule (Book a discovery call ) https://www.ahkbusinessmanagement.com/ (AHK Business Management Website) View her services: https://ahkbusinessmanagement.com/services/ (https://ahkbusinessmanagement.com/services/) Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/your-business-strategy-year-end-considerations-a-free-metrics-tracking-template/ (Your Business Strategy: Year-End Considerations + A Free Metrics Tracking Template)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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If you have a product, are a content creator, a marketer, educator, a salesperson - you’re gonna want to listen up. Today, I’m talking about Sendspark. Get the skinny on this tool that lets you create screen shares, and create videos for email marketing. Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://mirandamerten.com/sendspark (Sendspark)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/63 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/63)
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We’ve got some all-in-one note-taking apps on the market and today I’m going to compare two of them. They have some similarities but also have some differences and while you will likely never find the perfect note-taking/document management tool, there is a natural gravitation to some features over others. Which team are you on? Coda or Notion? If you’ve never heard of either one, grab a drink and let’s break down these two popular platforms. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://mirandamerten.com/coda (Coda) http://Notion.so (Notion)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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For the past week, I’ve been talking to you about creating a content workflow to help you be more consistent and productive. Part of creating an effective workflow includes using templates where helpful and necessary. One of my favorite template shops that I have used for the last year is relaunching their brand and website and I am so excited to tell you about it. What if you could literally whip up design assets that look professional – without actually hiring one? Good news: You totally can! If you're like me and you're so over DIYing blog graphics, formatting workbooks and constantly starting new design projects from scratch, I have just the resource for you. Tune in to hear how Basil & Bark can help you up your design game with templates. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.basilandbark.com/membership?ref=mirandamerten (Basil & Bark (lifetime membership)) https://www.basilandbark.com/template-shop?ref=mirandamerten (Basil & Bark (shop the template store))
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (Join The Systems Lab) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/61 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/61) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
It’s time to conquer the content scramble! Let’s talk about creating your content creation workflow. I’m really good at planning the content, but by the time it’s time to create the content, I’m tired and I push it out. So, I’m a work in progress. Good plan but not enough time. If you have the time and the means to plan, here is the process I use. Feel free to pull bits and pieces that work for you to create your own personalized system - because when it’s personal to you, that’s when it will work best. I’m going to break down the 5 Ts and at the end, I’ll quickly walk you through how they relate to my business. Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://mirandamerten.com/coda (mirandamerten.com/coda) http://mirandamerten.com/tips (mirandamerten.com/tips) Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/ideas-for-outsourcing-series-content-creation/ (Ideas for Outsourcing Series: Content Creation)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab (Join The Systems Lab) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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In episode #58 I mentioned that it's a great idea to manage all projects with a to-do list app or project management software. But, I also recognize that not everyone is ready to jump into one of the bigger tools that have a learning curve just to get started. If that sounds like you and you are in the market for a simple (yet still has the ability to be robust) tool, come take a listen to this episode! Mentioned in this episode: https://todoist.com/ (Todoist) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/59 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/59) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Moving sucks. Like seriously, if there is anything that wastes more time and money and takes the life out of you, it's moving. I recently moved and the whole process reminded me that it’s just like managing projects in business. Sometimes don’t go as planned and this reminded me of reasons why I teach what I teach! So i wanted to go through a list of 5 mistakes that I made during my move that were very similar to managing projects within your business (and how to avoid them). Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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If you’ve ever had to upload a file that was too large or had to convert a file from one type to another but could never find a really great app to do it with, today’s episode will give you the answer. Not only is this tool the best I’ve found for compressing, converting, etc., it’s free! Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.freeconvert.com (Free Convert)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10days (10-Day Operations Challenge) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/57 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/57) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
In this episode, I tell you why the podcast took the month of March off (it wasn't a planned break), and when you can look forward to new episodes - I'll be popping back into your players in April! In the mean time, look back through the Tuesday episodes if you are looking for new tools for your business, or check out the full episodes that relate to the season of your business. Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/56 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/56)
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Automation can save sooo much time, but if you are also looking to save some money as well, while still getting the job done, check out Integromat. A service for connecting your web apps all over the internet so you can be the automation genius you know you are. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.integromat.com/ (Integromat) http://zapier.com (Zapier)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/50 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/50) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Today's episode is about two things. Automating small tasks and personalizing some steps in your business. Both of which could have a huge impact on your customer relationships and your sanity. Start with just one task this weekend, and I challenge you to automate a handful more things by the end of the year. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.bonjoro.com/ (Bonjoro) Warm Welcome https://handwrytten.com/ (Handwrytten) https://www.postable.com/ (Postable)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/54 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/54) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Are you on Clubhouse yet? If not, it's understandable - it's pretty new, still in beta, and still invite-only. It's a new audio social media app that I liken to a giant 24/7 audio conference. Tune in to hear what I think about it so far, and download the app to reserve your username or hit up a friend for an invite. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clubhouse-drop-in-audio-chat/id1503133294 (Clubhouse) (iPhone only) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/53 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/53) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 016: What stage of productivity are you in? Why does that even matter? It matters because once you know the answer to this question, you can be more focused and energized about learning the correct things based on where you currently are. If you are in stage 1, you don't need to focus on building a team yet or upgrading your current systems. This episode lays out what you might be experiencing during each stage and what you should be focusing on so you can be more efficient and avoid "shiny object syndrome". Discussed In This Episode:Stage 1 - Understand [03:47] Stage 2 - Learn and evaluate [05:06] Stage 3 - Create + commit [10:25] Stage 4 - Delegate [16:12] Stage 5 - Master + refine [18:50] Your plan of action this week [24:30]
For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/16 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/16) Mentioned in this episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/12 (Episode 12: Understanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task Manager) https://www.mirandamerten.com/14 (Episode 14: Surprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For Productivity)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/shiny-object-syndrome/ (What Every Home-based Business Owner Needs to Know About Shiny Object Syndrome) https://www.mirandamerten.com/get-your-day-back-with-time-blocking-and-skyrocket-your-productivity/ (Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner)
Other Helpful links: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
If you’ve made a resolution this year to really take advantage of all the online courses you have stockpiled, I’m going to tell you 6 ways to be intentional about finishing them so you can actually learn something, take action, and have a transformation. I guarantee that out of those courses you have, there’s a few of them sitting there that is online course GOLD - you just need to finish them! Discussed In This Episode: The first step in tackling your course graveyard to help you understand where to begin One trick to utilize your courses without even taking them How setting time on your calendar can make all the difference Why the place you study might not matter
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/51 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/51)
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Interested in systems but not sure where to begin? My advice is to start with something small and today’s tip is meal planning. Just doing this one thing will save you time every day so you can focus on more important things. It also solves the “what’s for dinner” question. Click below for a free (no opt-in) meal planner template. Subscribe to get notified of future episodes that will help you take one more step towards better processes and workflows. Discussed In This Episode: Why meal planning is a good place to start when systematizing Why meal planning is good for your sanity and can effect other parts of your life 3 different ways to meal plan
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://bit.ly/3hKPeLq (Meal Planner printable (no opt-in, direct download))
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/keep-your-grocery-spending-under-control/ (How to Keep Your Grocery Spending Under Control Without Driving Yourself Nuts) https://www.mirandamerten.com/crush-your-household-cleaning-schedule-with-tody/ (009: Crush Your Household Cleaning Schedule With Tody [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/5-ways-to-organize-your-cleaning-schedule/ (010: 5 Ways To Organize Your Cleaning Schedule)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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What kinds of New Year’s resolutions have you made for 2020? Lose weight? Eat healthier? Drink more water? Be more present and focused? Quite frankly, I get tired of making the same resolutions each year, only to either drop them completely or sporadically pick them up again throughout the year. I’m not saying don’t make resolutions – it’s actually good to have a plan, and intentions for the new year. It increases your positivity and your productivity. Here are a few ideas of things you can do that will give you a boost of accomplishment going into the new year. Discussed In This Episode: Tune in to hear alternatives to doing your resolutions A cool tip to help you pay it forward A neat way to reflect on your previous year Why it’s OK to not have everything planned out
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/bucketlist/ (14-Day Bucket List Challenge) https://www.futureme.org/ (FutureMe.org) https://amzn.to/3rO3fNk (The ONE Thing by Gary Keller)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/5-things-you-can-do-other-than-make-new-years-resolutions/ (5 Things You Can Do Other Than Make New Years Resolutions) https://www.mirandamerten.com/vision-boards/ (Vision Boards: Manifest Your Dream Business & Life)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Usually this time of year is spent searching the aisles at Target or HomeGoods or spending way too much time on Amazon looking for a new planner. One that’s going to be so much better than last year - it will blow all the others out of the water - you too? And I feel like planners are getting more and more expensive for something that usually doubles as a paper weight a quarter through the year. But, not this year. I have finally figured out which one works for me and if you are still in the “what works for me” stage that just ends with you having 3 different types of planners by the end of the year, this episode is for you. Discussed In This Episode: What to look for in a planner What to look for if you are detail oriented Why size matters Planner suggestions
Links Mentioned In This Episode: http://mirandamerten.com/12weeks (12 Weeks Planner (Free download)) https://freedommastery.com/ (Freedom Mastery Law of Attraction Planner) https://amzn.to/3oHH3Sq (The Phoenix Journal) https://amzn.to/349p9jT (Clever Fox Planner) https://amzn.to/2WcCV0E (Goal Crazy 90 Day Planner) https://amzn.to/3a88Mrm (The Morning Sidekick Journal)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/get-your-day-back-with-time-blocking-and-skyrocket-your-productivity/ (Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner) https://www.mirandamerten.com/plan-my-day/ (How I Use A Simple Notebook to Plan My Day…It’s Wicked Easy)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Podcasts are better with friends. We’ve got Goodreads for books. We can see our friend’s music playlists. Now, we can get recommendations from our friends based on what podcasts they listen to! Ever look at your podcast app wondering what you should add to your playlist? There are so many podcasts out there, you don’t have time to try things that aren’t for you. It’s inevitable that you will come across something that’s not for you, but if you have friends with the same taste or in your same business circle, chances are you will find something enjoyable from their list of podcasts. With GoodPods, not only can you see what your friends are listening to, you can chat with other fans and even the hosts! Tune in to hear about GoodPods and what my favorite podcasts are at the moment. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.goodpods.com/ (GoodPods) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-lee-show/id1178232410 (The Angie Lee Show) https://shuntagrant.com/business-life-joy/ (The Business Life & Joy Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-it-online-doable-online-marketing-podcast-kate/id1527357862 (Doing It Online : The Doable Online Marketing Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/microfamous/id1401111217 (MicroFamous) https://systemssavedme.com/podcast (Systems Saved Me)
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Speaking from experience, I used to have multiple apps to track what I had to do everyday - not to mention the planners, sticky notes, you name it. Why the different mediums? I justified to myself that they all had something special they were good for, or I just couldn’t break away from it. I wanted to like it, so I hung on. That wasn’t serving me any good. Today, I’m discussing how to utilize one app for everything, and letting you know what I’m using now. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/vip (Interested in getting your operations dashboard built out for you? Click here!) https://www.mirandamerten.com/goals (How to Craft Your Goal Hierarchy) (Free 9-Page Workbook) https://www.mirandamerten.com/12weeks (12 Week Planner) (Free Download) https://www.mirandamerten.com/24 (024: How To Use Google Sheets as a Simple Task Manager) (Free Google Sheets Template) https://www.mirandamerten.com/12 (012: Understanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task Manager) http://asana.com/ (Asana) https://www.mirandamerten.com/clickup (Clickup)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/46 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/46) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
This one is for my peeps who are not morning people. Is one of your resolutions to have better mornings and actually wake up without hitting the snooze button over and over? You are only one app away from becoming a morning person! Tune in to find out how this little morning alarm app can help you get out of bed a little easier every day. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/morning-alarm-clock-alarmy/id1163786766 (My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (iOS)) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droom.sleepIfUCan&hl=en_US&gl=US (My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (Google Play))
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If you’re a designer or just someone who likes having the fancy layers and advanced options that come along with design software like Photoshop, but you aren’t too fond of the price tag, this episode presents a great alternative option. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ (Affinity Photo) https://www.canva.com/ (Canva) https://www.picmonkey.com/ (PicMonkey) http://mirandamerten.com/40 (Tech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 2])
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/canva/ (Canva is the Real Deal. How Are You Editing Your Photos?)
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Having an email inbox over flowing with unwanted messages is no fun - not to mention a time suck. Why do we torture ourselves with sifting through a pile of messages we don’t want? If this sounds like you, here’s a plan for you to tackle this weekend so you can take back control of your inbox. Discussed In This Episode: Reasons why you might stay on someone’s email list Why you should just unsubscribe if you don’t want to be on a list How to create a plan for your unsubscribe days
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/manage-your-inbox/ (21 Ways to Manage Your Out of Control Inbox) https://www.mirandamerten.com/gmail-hacks/ (12 Cool Gmail Hacks: Did You Know You Could Do That?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/creating-canned-emails-with-gmail/ (034: Why Are You Still Writing the Same Emails Over and Over Again?)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/43 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/43)
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If you are in need of a landing page builder, or if you are ready to start a website but not quite ready to jump into the world of hosting and building, there’s a new AppSumo deal on the market that could be perfect for you. Find out more and grab this deal while it lasts! Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://appsumo.8odi.net/jN6B0 (Swipe Pages (deal from AppSumo)) https://swipepages.com/ (Swipe Pages website) https://www.mirandamerten.com/002 (002: AppSumo: The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday])
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Happy Tuesday! It’s election day in the United States and with the amount of stress we’ve all been through this year, I want you to think about the things that ground you and bring you to your safe space. Honor your personal boundaries and don’t be afraid to voice them to your immediate circle. This election day, think about the things you can do for yourself to keep you grounded as we find out who our president will be for the next 4 years. Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/41 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/41) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Part 2! Listen to part 1 here (episode 37) → https://www.mirandamerten.com/37 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/37) Not all apps are created equal. Sometimes you need a simple note-taking system or to-do list, other times you’d prefer a full-blown project management software. Maybe you need time tracking or collaboration. So what tools do you use for what tasks in your business? This will vary from business to business because we all have different needs and we’re at different stages, but the key is to know what types of things you need to do in order to run your business well. Today, I’m going through a list of tools you might want to have in your tech stack - but don’t get overwhelmed, you won’t need them all. So pick and choose the ones that make sense for your business or personal productivity. Discussed In This Episode: So many links! For the full show notes and links to all the tools mentions, visit: https://www.mirandamerten.com/40 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/40) Links Mentioned In This Episode: Social media planning http://plannthat.com (Plann) (for Instagram) https://www.tailwindapp.com/ (Tailwind) (for Pinterest) https://business.facebook.com/creatorstudio (Facebook Creator Studio) (for Facebook and Instagram)
Website https://wordpress.org/ (Wordpress) https://www.squarespace.com/ (Squarespace)
Landing pages https://instapage.com/ (Instapage) https://leadpages.net/ (Leadpages)
Email automation https://www.activecampaign.com/ (ActiveCampaign) https://flodesk.com/ (Flodesk) https://convertkit.com/ (ConvertKit)
Design https://www.canva.com/ (Canva) https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ (Affinity Photo)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/40 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/40)
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Episode 39. Sarah Torres-Ferrick joins me for my first interview of the show to talk all things growing a team in your small business. Are you ready to expand your team — whether that means taking on a couple of employees or just dipping your toes in the water by hiring a freelancer? Tune in, cause this episode is for you as Sarah tells us what we need to know before diving in. Discussed In This Episode: What Sarah loves about helping small businesses Things that are important when growing your team Why it’s important to understand what growing a team means for you and your company How to know the difference between independent contractors and employees Why you should never pay your employees and freelancers with PayPal or Venmo friends & family options Why getting a business buddy or coach is important How to use a system of consistent feedback when deciding to let someone go How to get in the “leader” mindset Sarah’s mapping exercise that she recommends you do this week if you are ready to expand your team
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://amzn.to/36ZP3Zi (Radical Candor, Kim Scott) Sarah’s Free HR Toolkit: http://hrcircleonline.com/toolkit (hrcircleonline.com/toolkit)
Connect with Sarah: https://www.hrcircleonline.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtorresferrick/ (LinkedIn) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-your-team-a-small-business-podcast/id1515071647 (Leading Your Team: A Small Business Podcast) https://www.instagram.com/sarahtorresferrick/ (Instagram) (@sarahtorresferrick)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 38. How do you brainstorm? Are you a visual person? Mind mapping might be the thing you need if your head feels like there are ideas and thoughts flying through it all the time. In this Tip Tuesday, I share with you how I use SimpleMind for a mind mapping process so you can explore if it might work for you. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://simplemind.eu/ (SimpleMind) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/38 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/38)
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Episode 37. Not all apps are created equal. Sometimes you need a simple note-taking system or to-do list, other times you’d prefer a full-blown project management software. Maybe you need time tracking or collaboration. So what tools do you use for what tasks in your business? This will vary from business to business because we all have different needs and we’re at different stages, but the key is to know what types of things you need to do in order to run your business well. Today, I’m going through a list of tools you might want to have in your tech stack - but don’t get overwhelmed, you won’t need them all. So pick and choose the ones that make sense for your business or personal productivity. Links Mentioned In This Episode: So many links! For the full show notes and links to all the tools mentions, visit: https://www.mirandamerten.com/37 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/37) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 34. Finally achieve your goals by shielding yourself from distractions. Serene prompts you to set one goal per day and break that goal into clearly defined intervals of focused work and regular breaks. Download the Chrome extension, select the websites you want to block & when you are ready to work, start your 20-60 minute focus session. Block apps like Slack and Skype during your active sessions. Price: free trial for 10 hours then $4/month billed annually. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://sereneapp.com/ (Serene App) Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/single-tasking-vs-multitasking/ (Single-Tasking: The Sane Alternative to Multitasking) https://www.mirandamerten.com/10-ways-overcome-procrastination/ (10 Ways to Overcome Procrastination + A Free Worksheet) https://www.mirandamerten.com/what-to-focus-on-in-your-business-if-you-only-have-5-hours-a-week/ (003: What To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A Week) https://www.mirandamerten.com/discussing-the-swiss-cheese-and-salami-methods-of-productivity/ (006: Discussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of Productivity) https://www.mirandamerten.com/how-set-up-a-time-blocking-schedule-that-actually-works/ (028: How To Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually Works) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Ready to grow your team, or at the bare minimum get help for specified tasks? Start with Fiverr. I have found some gem freelancers on Fiverr and if you are looking for some simple tasks or need to scale your team, you might just find your diamond in the rough.
Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Fiverr
milenaduric - did my social media graphics + highly recommended!
conceptz_pro - designed my podcast cover art (currently services on hold)
015: Free Personal Productivity Power Pack
Related Blog Posts:
003: What To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A Week
3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Support Team
Other Helpful Links:
Free Productivity Power Pack
Website
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 35. Ready to grow your team, or at the bare minimum get help for specified tasks? Start with Fiverr. I have found some gem freelancers on Fiverr and if you are looking for some simple tasks or need to scale your team, you might just find your diamond in the rough. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.fiverr.com/ (Fiverr) https://www.fiverr.com/milenaduric (milenaduric) - did my social media graphics + highly recommended! https://www.fiverr.com/conceptz_pro (conceptz_pro) - designed my podcast cover art (currently services on hold) https://www.mirandamerten.com/15 (015: Free Personal Productivity Power Pack) Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/what-to-focus-on-in-your-business-if-you-only-have-5-hours-a-week/ (003: What To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A Week) https://www.mirandamerten.com/3-reasons-why-you-need-to-hire-a-support-team/ (3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Support Team) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/35 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/35)
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Episode 34. Do you find yourself writing the same things over and over again when you respond to emails? Whether it’s in response to an inquiry about working with you, prices, frequently asked questions, or appearing on your podcast? You should have canned emails set up for these situations. It might not seem like it takes a lot of time, but if you really pay attention to how much time you spend writing the same email responses, that time adds up. In this episode, I’m walking you through step by step of how to set up canned emails for your business, so you can spend time working on more important things. Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.gmail.com/ (Gmail)
Related Blog Posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/gmail-hacks/ (12 Cool Gmail Hacks: Did You Know You Could Do That?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/manage-your-inbox/ (21 Ways to Manage Your Out of Control Inbox)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 33. If you are still looking for a place to keep your central business hub, Etch could be a great option. It reminds me of a simpler version of Notion. Easier to create pages, collaborate with your teammates, start from complete scratch or use some of their templates to give you ideas. Currently free forever, try it out and let me know what you think! Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.etchhq.com/ (Etch) https://www.notion.so/ (Notion) https://www.mirandamerten.com/get-your-business-out-of-your-head-its-time-to-create-your-sops/ (032: Get Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It’s Time To Create Your SOPs)
Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/33 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/33) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 32. Running a business is a lot. Like it can be full on - am I right? There’s so much to remember, but that doesn’t mean it all has to stay in our head. The best way for you to get and stay organized is to create a centralized hub where you keep all of your standard operating procedures (SOPs). Not only does this help you save time when doing recurring tasks, it helps you prep your business for taking on new hires. Tune in to hear how you can create your own central hub with organized SOPs. Discussed In This Episode: The different type of places where you can store your SOPs What “departments” you can categorize your business into Why you should avoid the “everyone and no one” philosophy Some examples of business systems that you can (and should) template
Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://sites.google.com/new (Google Sites) https://asana.com/ (Asana) https://clickup.com/?fp_ref=miranda12 (ClickUp) https://zenkit.com/?rfsn=4444614.99eaae (Zenkit) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/32 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/32)
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Episode 31. What are you using to invoice your clients and customers? I've got a super simple tool, easy to set up, that you can use for invoicing, time tracking, expense reporting, sales and invoice reports, and more! Links Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.onlineinvoices.com/ (Online Invoices) Other Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/31 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/31) Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 30. This is just a quick episode because I want to pose a question to you and I want you to start thinking about your current setup - are you prepared? This month it’s all about organization and I’m going to talk all about how you can set up your business and systems to make it work for you. Specifically, if you got hit by a bus tomorrow, would your team be able to pick up where you left off or would your company have to shut down because everything is in your head? Helpful Links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/30 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/30)
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When you have crazy long links for your blog posts, podcast episodes, offers, and affiliate links, you want to be able to have a way to easily share them with your audience. Trying to remember a long, cumbersome link (multiple!) is difficult, and Pretty Links makes it easy to shorten your links into memorable URLs. Tune in to learn why this is important for your business and your audience.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Pretty Links
Other Helpful links:
- Productivity Power Pack
- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 29. When you have crazy long links for your blog posts, podcast episodes, offers, and affiliate links, you want to be able to have a way to easily share them with your audience. Trying to remember a long, cumbersome link (multiple!) is difficult, and Pretty Links makes it easy to shorten your links into memorable URLs. Tune in to learn why this is important for your business and your audience. Mentioned in this episode: https://prettylinks.com (Pretty Links)
Other Helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 28. If you’ve tried time blocking but it didn’t work, I’m going to walk through the steps - cause it’s more than just blocking “work time” on your calendar and hoping you get everything done. Find out why it works (and who it might not work for) and follow the steps in this episode to create your own schedule. Before you start, you'll want to know these 3 things: What are your goals - what do you want to accomplish? What is getting your time (figure out these time buckets) Where are you spending too much time and could be spending less?
Your action this week is to create a time blocking schedule and try it out for 1-2 weeks. If something doesn't work quite right, tweak it a bit. Tag me on https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) with your schedule! Discussed In This Episode: Why knowing how to do proper time estimates is crucial What are time buckets and how can you use them to your advantage? Why blocking every spot in your calendar could be hurting your plan How to plan ahead and be really protective of your time Planning overflow blocks and catch-up times How to structure your full time block system
Links for this episode: https://www.vertex42.com/calendars/daily-planner.html (Printable daily agenda)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/get-your-day-back-with-time-blocking-and-skyrocket-your-productivity/ (Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner) https://www.mirandamerten.com/discussing-the-swiss-cheese-and-salami-methods-of-productivity/ (006: Discussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of Productivity) https://www.mirandamerten.com/2020-balanced-life-action-planner/ (2020 Balanced Life Action Planner)
Other Helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Sometimes we need a little help and motivation to keep track of our habits or follow our routines. I've got 2 apps today that will help you "not break the chain", and build (or break!) those habits.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Routinery
- The Done App
- 026: Creating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your Workday
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- Website
- Instagram (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 27. Sometimes we need a little help and motivation to keep track of our habits or follow our routines. I've got 2 apps today that will help you "not break the chain", and build (or break!) those habits. Mentioned in this episode: https://routinery.alt-ernative.com/ (Routinery) http://thedoneapp.com/ (The Done App) https://www.mirandamerten.com/creating-pre-work-and-post-work-rituals-to-define-your-workday/ (026: Creating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your Workday )
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Episode 026. Do your days tend to run long and always seem to run into each other? You might need to establish some definitive routines to help signal the start and end of your work day. In this week's episode, I discuss why it might help you to establish a pre-work routine that will signal the start of your work day and a routine that will also signal the end of your work day so you can wrap it up and transition into your evening work-free. Your action step this week: Create your routines and tag me on IG with a pic of your space or you doing your routine! Discussed In This Episode: Why creating a pre-work routine is crucial at the start of your day Why ending the day with a post-work routine can help you wrap things up How to create pre and post-work routines
Mentioned in this episode: http://mirandamerten.com/power-pack (The Productivity Power Pack)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/ive-had-huge-issues-with-consistency-heres-how-i-tackle-it/ (I Have Had Huge Issues With Consistency. Here Is How I Tackle It.)
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Episode 25. In today's Tip Tuesday, I'm talking about Creative Market! If you spend way too much time creating digital assets for your business, or you're always on the hunt for new templates, fonts, textures, etc. Find out why Creative Market should be your go-to place for easy templates and ready-to-use products. Mentioned in this episode: https://creativemarket.com/?u=mmerten (Creative Market)
Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems) For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/25 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/25)
Episode 024. This is a simple way to just get started with managing your tasks and just having them all in one sheet. If you are overwhelmed with the notion of automation and dumping your entire workflow into a task manager, I just want you to start, and stop putting it off because you “haven’t chosen one” yet. Action this week - If you are still struggling to begin because you are using the excuse of not having an app, I want you to either create a task sheet, or https://www.mirandamerten.com/task-list (use my free version) and start your first weekly overview.
Discussed In This Episode: Why you don't need a full-blown task manager to be productive Why not having a task manager app is not an excuse to not do anything Step-by-step what you’ll put in your Google sheet How to use this task list for delegation
Mentioned in this episode: Free Sheets download: https://www.mirandamerten.com/task-list (https://www.mirandamerten.com/task-list)
Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 023. Today, I’m talking about Storrito which is an app to create and schedule Instagram Stories comfortably from your desktop pc. Great for you if: You like scheduling and batching social media You don’t want to have notifications to post (Storrito posts automatically) Like doing IG on desktop vs your phone
You can use the editor to add stickers, create animation, tag accounts and add hashtags just like on your Instagram app. For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/23 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/23) Mentioned in this episode: https://storrito.com/ (Storrito)
Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Over the years, I've been well aware of my issues with consistency (or really, lack of it). From posting on social media, to daily routines, I find myself having to actively engage in self-discipline and awareness in order to follow through and build new habits. In this episode, I give you a 7-step method for what to do when you also recognize your issues with consistency, and how to create better habits around it. Discussed In This Episode:Why denial is our biggest enemy when it comes to consistency Why knowing your why and your working style is crucial in understanding your self-discipline How using habit-forming triggers can help with consistency Why rewarding yourself is important The 7 steps to daily self-discipline
Mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/2Dyxxiu (Eat That Frog) https://amzn.to/31wO6U2 (The Miracle Morning) by Hal Elrod https://brightside.me/article/a-japanese-technique-for-overcoming-laziness-11255/ (The Kaizen Method) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/strict-workflow/cgmnfnmlficgeijcalkgnnkigkefkbhd?hl=en (Strict Workflow) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/procrastinator/enagjojfhclogmaemicdkkohjghgpodh?hl=en-GB (Procrastinator) by benrowe.info https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/block-site-website-blocke/eiimnmioipafcokbfikbljfdeojpcgbh?hl=en (Block Site) – Website Blocker for Chrome™ https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-blocker/kigekhiebmkaplalkokcfconloiiknga?hl=en-US (YouTube Blocker) by michaeljhsiu.com https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/not-now-youtube/mhccheobkmjgkipfgmialdnhfloflnne?hl=en (Not Now YouTube) by oasisweng
Other Helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/21 (Episode 21: Stay Focused and Plant a Tree with Forest and Flora [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) (Includes my Spotify productivity playlist) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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"Forest team partners with a real-tree-planting organization, Trees for the Future, to plant real trees on Earth. When our users spend virtual coins they earn in Forest on planting real trees, Forest team donates to our partner and creates planting orders." Forest is an app that helps you stay focused on the important things in life. It's a simple concept - start a productive focus session, plant a tree, your tree will grow while you focus on your work, if you leave the app, your tree withers. If you really like collecting awards and achievements this could work for you! Bonus: Use the coins earned from your productivity sessions to plant up to 5 real trees with Tree for the Future. Also, from the creators of Forest, they have Flora. It's like focus with friends - take it up a notch by focusing with a group. If anyone leaves the app, the tree dies. Flora also has a real money incentive - pledge money to stay focused, if you fail, you pay the actual money to charity to plant a real tree. For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/21 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/21) Mentioned in this episode: https://www.forestapp.cc/ (Forest App) https://flora.appfinca.com/ (Flora)
Other Helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
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Episode 020. All this month I’ve been talking about systems and processes, and as we wrap up July, and before I move into time management and helping you create working systems, I want to really hammer home the fact that the basics need to be in place before you succeed with your proper workflows. Are you getting distracted by shiny new tools and the next big thing, and essentially harming your productivity? In this episode, I talk about the things you need to watch out for so you don't get sucked into a time-sucking rabbit hole. Discussed In This Episode:How I still fall prey to shiny objects Why productivity tools can actually lead to an avoidance of work How the latest tool only enhances what's already there (if your unproductive, you'll just be more unproductive) The big thing I want you to do with your current task management system Tools vs. skills “There’s an app for that” but why you don't always need it Fear of better options - what is it and why you need to try and avoid it My biggest tip for you to just keep moving forward
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For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/20 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/20) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 019. Ever wonder how people make those cool video waveforms that you see when scrolling through social media? It's not hard and it's definitely not some crazy tech savvy secret sauce. Learn some of the tools that people are using to create those cool visuals. It's as simple as uploading your audio, graphic image, and adding your chosen waveform. The correct sizes for social are supplied for you and it couldn't be easier. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.headliner.app/ (Headliner) https://audiocado.com/ (AudioCado)
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Episode 018. What's your digital recovery plan? I’m betting you don’t have one, but I hope I’m wrong. This is a juicy episode, and really important, so save this one so you can reference it later. When things go wrong with your digital systems, what are you going to do? We pay for health insurance, life insurance and many others, so why not be prepared with your digital insurance? Don’t be afraid to pay for services that protect your digital assets. For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/18 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/18)
Discussed In This Episode:What is a digital recovery plan? What will you do if PayPal locks your account? What happens if your website crashes or is hacked? Accidentally delete your email contacts? What will you do if the apps on your phone don't work? Password manager loses all the files? What if your project manager app crashes? Why you might want to have an IT partner
Mentioned in this episode: https://www.crashplan.com/en-us/ (Crashplan, Cloud Backup Software) https://www.carbonite.com/ (Carbonite, Backup and Recovery) https://www.malcare.com/ (MalCare, Firewall and Malware Protection) https://sucuri.net/ (Sucuri, Website Security) https://hostingchecker.com/ (Hosting Checker) https://www.whoishostingthis.com/ (Who Is Hosting This) https://jetpack.com/ (Jetpack) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 017. Have you been searching for a project management app and still haven't found the one that's perfect for you? I know I've brought you a few to check out, and here is another one that you might want to take a look at. Of course, if you've found the one for you, go with it, but if you're still looking, try Zenkit. Why am I loving Zenkit? Multiple views: List, Kanban, Table, Wiki, Calendar You can connect everything within the Zenkit Universe so they can all work together, or connect to 3rd party apps like Google Drive 1-click data import from Trello, Asana, Wunderlist iOs and Android apps as well as desktop apps Works well alone or with a team Product roadmap, upcoming include Slack integration + Google Suite integration Personal version is free forever If you have a team or want some of the premium features, it’s $9/user/month
Check it out and let me know if you are using it! For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/17 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/17) Mentioned in this episode: http://mirandamerten.com/zenkit (mirandamerten.com/zenkit) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 016: What stage of productivity are you in? Why does that even matter? It matters because once you know the answer to this question, you can be more focused and energized about learning the correct things based on where you currently are. If you are in stage 1, you don't need to focus on building a team yet or upgrading your current systems. This episode lays out what you might be experiencing during each stage and what you should be focusing on so you can be more efficient and avoid "shiny object syndrome". Discussed In This Episode:Stage 1 - Understand [03:47] Stage 2 - Learn and evaluate [05:06] Stage 3 - Create + commit [10:25] Stage 4 - Delegate [16:12] Stage 5 - Master + refine [18:50] Your plan of action this week [24:30]
For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/16 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/16) Mentioned in this episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (Free Productivity Power Pack) https://www.mirandamerten.com/12 (Episode 12: Understanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task Manager) https://www.mirandamerten.com/14 (Episode 14: Surprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For Productivity)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/shiny-object-syndrome/ (What Every Home-based Business Owner Needs to Know About Shiny Object Syndrome) https://www.mirandamerten.com/get-your-day-back-with-time-blocking-and-skyrocket-your-productivity/ (Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner)
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Episode 015: Being productive on a daily basis isn’t just some pipe dream. We can all get there, but we need a little focus, motivation and help. Grab this productivity power pack to get ideas of how you can be more productive throughout your day, and get you in the right mindset for success. https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack) Included in this power pack: The 5-Step Personal Productivity Framework Giant List Of Productivity Book Recommendations Habits You Can Start Today To Help Increase Your Personal Productivity Automate! 15 Tasks You Can Automate Today To Reduce Overwhelm Delegate! Tasks To Hand Off Today To Increase Your Personal Productivity 12 Week Planner PDF Download The Personal Productivity Playlist: Tunes To Tune Out Distraction and Get You In The Productivity Zone
For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/15 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/15) Mentioned in this episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack (https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 014. With all of the different productivity methods out there, it's no wonder you're confused and frustrated. I want to point out again that the actual tool you use doesn't matter. Let me simplify the productivity process for you - capture the information, organize it and take action. We spend a lot of time reading, researching, and learning what methods and workflows will work for us, but the only one that will work is the one you will actually use. In this episode: The process for organizing your information that is so simple that you might already be using it The 5 steps of the GTD Method To make it even simpler, use just 2 steps Why I suggest using a digital database instead of a paper system Your action step I want you to take this week
For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/14 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/14) Mentioned in this episode: https://gettingthingsdone.com/ (GTD Method by David Allen) Other helpful links: https://mirandamerten.com/ (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten/ (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 013. IFTTT is a free platform that helps all your products and services work better together but what are some ways you can use it in your life? For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/13 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/13) Mentioned in this episode: https://ifttt.com/ (IFTTT) https://ifttt.com/discover/new-applets (Applets We Love (from IFTTT)) Other helpful links: https://www.the-ambient.com/guides/best-ifttt-recipes-175 (IFTTT essential guide: The best IFTTT Applets for your automated smart home) https://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/35-super-useful-ifttt-recipes-you-might-not-know-about.html (35 Super Useful IFTTT Recipes You Might Not Know About) https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 012. Have you ever downloaded a new project management app and been so excited to get started and get organized, only to end up looking at the blank canvas or scrambling for templates to help you get started because you are unfamiliar with the folder hierarchy? Let's talk about why this can be confusing to many and how to understand the organizational structure of your task system. Discussed In This Episode: Why the names of your folder categories don't actually matter [01:55] My tip for understanding the goal hierarchy [02:43] My 5 levels of goal hierarchy [03:23] Why the specific task management app is irrelevant and how to structure your system within it [08:12] How to use tags with your hierarchy levels [13:40] Q + A: How do I repost someone’s post on Instagram? [15:27]
For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/12 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/12) Mentioned in this episode: http://mirandamerten.com/goal-hierarchy (FREE worksheet: How to Craft Your Goal Hierarchy) https://www.mirandamerten.com/amazing-marvin-might-help-if-you-are-prone-to-procrastination/ (005: Amazing Marvin Might Help If You Are Prone To Procrastination [Tip Tuesday]) http://asana.com/ (Asana) https://clickup.com/?fp_ref=miranda12 (Clickup)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/workflows-systems-apps-whats-the-difference/ (001: Workflows, Systems, Apps. What’s The Difference?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/are-you-setting-the-right-goals-for-yourself/ (Are You Setting The Right Goals For Yourself?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/goal-prioritization-how-to-give-your-goals-the-right-precedence/ (Goal Prioritization: How to Give Your Goals the Right Precedence)
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Episode 011. There are a lot of booking tools out there, I think the most recognized at the moment is Calendly. If you just need something simple, you can use the appointment slots in Google Calendar, but if you need a few more bells and whistles, you might need to venture out with a specialized appointment scheduler. Today, I’m discussing Bookafy. For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/011 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/011) Mentioned in this episode: http://mirandamerten.com/008 (008: How You Should Really Be Using Google Calendar) https://www.bookafy.com/m/ (Bookafy) https://calendly.com/ (Calendly) https://acuityscheduling.com/ (Acuity Scheduling) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 010. Ever wonder why some people always have their cleaning schedule down and others can barely get a consistent handle on it? Because like everything in the personal productivity world, not every method works for everyone. There are a few different ways you can tackle cleaning your home, and I’m going to give you some ideas. Then, in this week's Q+A, I answer a question about how to post long form video in your Facebook and Instagram stories. For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/010 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/010) Mentioned in this episode: http://mirandamerten.com/008 (008: How You Should Really Be Using Google Calendar) http://mirandamerten.com/009 (009: Crush Your Household Cleaning Schedule With Tody [Tip Tuesday]) https://www.mollymaid.com/documents/pdfs/MLY_OUW_HouseCleaningChecklist.pdf (Cleaning checklist from Molly Maid) https://www.livingwellspendingless.com/speed-cleaning/ (Speed Cleaning Schedule) Story Cutter Apps: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/story-cutter-for-long-stories/id1420055367 (iOS), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=trimmer.story.com.storytrimmer&hl=en_US (Google Play) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 009. Welcome to Tip Tuesday where I give you the skinny on an app or tool that could be useful for your personal productivity. Today, we’re talking about Tody, the house cleaning app that helps you tackle all of your chores! Set it and forget it, just let Tody help you determine what chores need to be done. Completely customizable, and easy to use solo or with family members.
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Episode 009. Welcome to Tip Tuesday where I give you the skinny on an app or tool that could be useful for your personal productivity. Today, we’re talking about Tody, the house cleaning app that helps you tackle all of your chores! Set it and forget it, just let Tody help you determine what chores need to be done. Completely customizable, and easy to use solo or with family members. For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/009 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/009) Mentioned in this episode: http://todyapp.com/ (Tody App) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 008. Talking about calendars seems so basic right? I know, but I’m going to give you a few extra tips for ways to use your Google Calendar that you might not be using. Don’t sleep on these, they could be game changers! In this episode: Learn why you should be using multiple calendars [00:53] How to set up your birthdays and anniversaries [04:29] Don't forget those sneaky seasonal reminders [05:55] Adding your trials and subscriptions [06:47] Setting up a bills + accounts calendar [08:41] Setting up goals can be helpful [11:08] Learn how to easily set up meetings with others [13:12] How to subscribe to Facebook event calendars [14:24] Using appointment slots and out of office hours [15:46] Q+A: What tools can I use to convert video (mp4) or m4a to mp3? [18:51]
For full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/008 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/008) Other helpful links: https://www.mirandamerten.com (Website) https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems (https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems)
Episode 007. Asana is one of the most popular task and project management apps. If you haven’t had a chance to try it, they have a free version and a premium version. Unless you want the option to add more in-depth automations and other features like the timeline (i.e. gantt chart) view, most small businesses can get by using the free plan forever. You can create multiple projects and then drill them down into tasks and subtasks. The learning curve is not super hard, once you understand the app, it’s really user friendly. Mentioned in this episode: https://asana.com/ (Asana)
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Episode 006. I’m not sure why all these methods are named after foods - productivity must make you hungry - but today I’m going to talk about the different time management techniques and the differences between them. Discussed In This Episode: The Pomodoro Method [03:13] The Salami Method [07:44] The Swiss Cheese Method [11:17] Listener Q + A [16:23]
Mentioned in this episode: https://www.fastcompany.com/944128/worker-interrupted-cost-task-switching (Fast Company: Worker, Interrupted: The Cost of Task Switching) https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique (Francesco Cirillo: The Pomodoro Method)
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Episode 005. You know I don’t like monthly fees, but some apps are worth it. If you are the type that needs motivation and gamification in your task management system, this one might work for you. Amazing Marvin is an amazing task manager/to-do list app, but Marvin is also a day planner, time tracker, project management tool, timer, calendar and soon a habit tracker, goal tracker, collaboration tool and more. The idea is to combine multiple productivity tools into one app so that everything is easier to manage. Links from this episode: https://amazingmarvin.com/ (Amazing Marvin) https://www.mirandamerten.com/002 (Episode 002: AppSumo, The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday])
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Episode 004. In light of recent events, I'm doing a special coffee chat on my feeling about our current state of the nation. How many lives must we lose for there to be true change in this country? Take some time this week to learn more, do more, or just be there for a friend in need. Take a moment of silence for these men and women mentioned in this episode who have lost their lives in recent years (not an extensive list): Trayvon Martin, age 17, 2012 Tamir Rice, age 12, 2014 Michael Brown, age 18, 2014 Eric Garner, age 44, 2014 Sandra Bland, age 28, 2015 Freddie Gray, age 25, 2015 Alton Sterling, age 37, 2016 Philandro Castile, age 32, 2016 Botham Jean, age 26, 2018 Atatiana Jefferson, age 28, 2019 Ahmaud Arbery, age 25, 2020 Doug Lewis, age 39, 2020 Breonna Taylor, age 26, 2020 George Floyd, age 46, 2020 Where to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd (George Floyd Memorial Fund) (GoFundMe for the Floyd family) https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ (The Loveland Foundation) (financial assistance for Black women and girls seeking mental health support) https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ (Campaign Zero) (dedicated to police reform with a plan aimed at reducing violence) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd (Community Bail Funds) (a way to support protestors nationwide) https://www.aclu.org/ (The ACLU) (American Civil Liberties Union) plus so many more. Find resources that resonate most with you.
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Episode 003. If you find that you only have 5 extra hours a week (outside of the actual DOING business), here are 5 things to keep you efficient and productive so you can get more done. For the transcript, full show notes, and to record a question visit https://www.mirandamerten.com/003 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/003) Discussed In This Episode: Learning [01:37] Business Metrics [02:48] Planning [06:09] Meal Prep [00:07:20] Deleting Downloads [10:06] Bonus: Exercise [12:11] Q+A: Question of the week [13:17]
Links from this episode: https://www.mirandamerten.com/your-business-strategy-year-end-considerations-a-free-metrics-tracking-template/ (Metrics Tracking Tool) https://www.amazon.com/alm/storefront?almBrandId=QW1hem9uIEZyZXNo&ref_=nav_cs_fresh (Amazon Fresh) https://www.fiverr.com/ (Fiverr) https://www.upwork.com/ (Upwork) https://www.virtualstafffinder.com/ (Virtual Staff Finder)
Related blog posts: https://www.mirandamerten.com/manage-your-inbox/ (21 Ways to Manage Your Out of Control Inbox) https://www.mirandamerten.com/gmail-hacks/ (12 Cool G-mail Hacks: Did You Know You Could Do That?) https://www.mirandamerten.com/7-minute-workout/ (What to Do When You Only Have 7 Minutes to Work Out) https://www.mirandamerten.com/plan-my-day/ (How I Use a Simple Notebook to Plan My Day)
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Episode 002. I hate monthly subscriptions. I don't want to be tied to a company for the rest of my business life. And once you have used something for over a year, you are in deep and it's hard to switch or move on. Mentioned in this episode: https://appsumo.8odi.net/j9mae (AppSumo) For Full show notes and to submit a question: https://www.mirandamerten.com/002 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/002) Other links: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Episode 001. You’ve heard about systems and workflows, but are you using them correctly? I want you to get in the habit of creating systems and workflows to make your life easier. It sounds simple enough, but if it's so easy, why doesn't everyone do this? Because just like most things, you have to put in the work first. You have to start. You have to be consistent. You have to take the time in the beginning to find the process that works for you. Most people don't know where to start OR they already commit to not having the time to set it up before they even begin. I'm going to give you one strategy and one action task to help you get started on creating your systems and processes. Mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/2z6WXRI (The One Thing, by Gary Keller) http://todyapp.com/ (Tody - A cleaning and chores app) For Full show notes and to submit a question: https://www.mirandamerten.com/001 (https://www.mirandamerten.com/001) Other links: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)
Introducing Coffee Powered Systems. A podcast all about equipping women with actionable systems to streamline business and life. Are you a one-woman show, female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, or any badd-ass woman just living her life? Then this show is for you.