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Coffee Powered SystemsThe 5 Ts of your content creation workflowIt’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 yo...2021-05-2115 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTodoist: For simple project management [Tip Tuesday]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:TodoistOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power...2021-05-1803 min

Coffee Powered SystemsMoving Sucks. But Here Are 5 Mistakes Related to Business (and how to avoid them)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:Free Pr...2021-05-1407 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFreeConvert.com: Easily Convert (or Compress!) Any File [Tip Tuesday]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:Free ConvertOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes 2021-04-1310 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhy I Took March Off and What You Can Learn From My MistakesIn 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:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes 2021-03-1903 min

Coffee Powered SystemsIntegromat: For When Zapier Gets Too Expensive [Tip Tuesday]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:IntegromatZapierOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/50Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe...2021-02-1606 min

Coffee Powered SystemsIf You Aren't Automating Parts of Your Business, You're Doing Too MuchToday'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:BonjoroWarm WelcomeHandwryttenPostableOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/54Send A Voice...2021-01-2912 min

Coffee Powered SystemsClubhouse: What's All The Buzz With The New Social Media App? [Tip Tuesday]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:Clubhouse (iPhone only)Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes...2021-01-1907 min

Coffee Powered Systems[Rebroadcast] Five Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?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:S...2021-01-1526 min

Coffee Powered Systems6 Ways To Get Through Your Online Course GraveyardIf 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 beginOne trick to utilize your cou...2021-01-0815 min

Coffee Powered SystemsMeal Planning Into the New Year + A Free Download [Tip Tuesday]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 wh...2021-01-0510 min

Coffee Powered Systems5 Things You Can Do Other Than Make New Years ResolutionsWhat 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 c...2021-01-0115 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSearching For a New Planner? Find the Right One For YouUsually 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...2020-12-1815 min

Coffee Powered SystemsGoodPods: Is Social Podcasting a Thing? + My Favorite Podcasts [Tip Tuesday]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 fin...2020-12-1507 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Use One To-Do App For Everything, and What I'm Using NowSpeaking 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:Interest...2020-12-1119 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAlarmy: Gamify Your Morning Wake Ups [Tip Tuesday]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:My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (iOS)My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (Google Play)Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack 2020-12-0807 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAffinity Photo: An Affordable Photoshop Alternative [Tip Tuesday]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:Affinity PhotoCanvaPicMonkeyTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 2]Related Blog Posts:Canva is the Real Deal. How Are You Editing Your Photos?Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)...2020-11-2405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsIf You're Flooded With Unwanted Messages, You Need An Unsubscribe DayHaving 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 listWhy you should just unsubscribe if you don’t want to be on a listHow to create a plan for your unsubscribe daysRelate...2020-11-2011 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSwipe Pages: Another AppSumo Deal [Tip Tuesday]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:Swipe Pages (deal from AppSumo)Swipe Pages website002: AppSumo: The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday]Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mi...2020-11-1706 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat's Your Election Day Self-Care Plan? [Coffee Chat]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:Free Productivity Power PackWebsit...2020-11-0304 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 2]Part 2! Listen to part 1 here (episode 37) → https://www.mirandamerten.com/37Not 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...2020-10-2309 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreate a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-FerrickEpisode 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 businessesThings that are important when growing your teamWhy it’s important to understand what growing a te...2020-10-1635 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreate a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-FerrickSarah 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 grow...2020-10-1635 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCould Mind Mapping Work For You? Here's How I Use SimpleMind [Tip Tuesday]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: SimpleMind Other Helpful Links: Free Productivity Power Pack Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https...2020-10-1307 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSimpleMind: Could Mind Mapping Work For You? + Here's How I Use It [Tip Tuesday]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:SimpleMindOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www...2020-10-1307 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 1]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 t...2020-10-0915 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 1]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 hav...2020-10-0915 min

Coffee Powered SystemsBlock Distractions + Achieve Your Goals With Serene App [Tip Tuesday]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: Serene App Related Blog Posts: Single-Tasking: The Sane Alternative to Multitasking 2020-10-0604 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSerene App: Block Distractions + Achieve Your Goals [Tip Tuesday]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:Serene AppRelated Blog Posts:Single-Tasking: The Sane Alternative to Multitasking 2020-10-0604 min

Coffee Powered Systems035: Using Fiverr To Grow Your Team [Tip Tuesday]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: 2020-09-3006 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFiverr: How to Use It To Grow Your Team [Tip Tuesday]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:Fiverrmilenaduric - did my social media graphics + highly recommended!conceptz_pro - designed my podcast cover art (currently services on hold)015: Free Personal Productivity Power PackRelated Blog Posts:2020-09-2906 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhy Are You Still Writing the Same Emails Over and Over Again?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 emai...2020-09-2510 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhy Are You Still Writing the Same Emails Over and Over Again?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 cann...2020-09-2510 min

Coffee Powered SystemsEtch : A Simple Alternative To Notion [Tip Tuesday]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: Etch Notion 032: Get Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It’s Time To Create Your SOPs Other Helpful Links: Free Productivity Power Pack...2020-09-2305 min

Coffee Powered SystemsEtch : A Simple Alternative To Notion [Tip Tuesday]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:EtchNotion032: Get Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It’s Time To Create Your SOPsOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pa...2020-09-2205 min

Coffee Powered SystemsGet Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It's Time To Create Your SOPsEpisode 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...2020-09-1818 min

Coffee Powered SystemsGet Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It's Time To Create Your SOPsRunning 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. 2020-09-1818 min

Coffee Powered SystemsOnline Invoices: Managing Time Tracking and Invoicing [Tip Tuesday]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:Online InvoicesOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/31Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems 2020-09-0805 min

Coffee Powered SystemsManaging Time Tracking and Invoicing With Online Invoices [Tip Tuesday]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: Online Invoices Other Helpful Links: Free Productivity Power Pack Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/31 Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems Subscribe to Coffee Powered Systems...2020-09-0805 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat Happens If You Get Hit By A Bus?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 Link...2020-09-0404 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat Happens If You Get Hit By A Bus?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 is all about organization and I’m going to talk all about how you can set up your business and systems to make them 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:...2020-09-0404 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Create Easy & Shareable URLs Using Pretty Links [Tip Tuesday]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) Show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/29 Ask a...2020-09-0206 min

Coffee Powered SystemsPretty Links: How To Create Easy & Shareable URLs [Tip Tuesday]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:Pretty LinksOther Helpful links:Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/29A...2020-09-0106 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually WorksEpisode 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 an...2020-08-2822 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow Set Up a Time Blocking Schedule That Actually WorksIf 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 cou...2020-08-2822 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTracking Your Routines and Habits With Routinery and Done [Tip Tuesday]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 Other Helpful links: Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/27 Subscribe to Coffee Powered Systems on Soundwise 2020-08-2605 min

Coffee Powered SystemsRoutinery & Done: Tracking Your Routines and Habits [Tip Tuesday]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:RoutineryThe Done App026: Creating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your Workday Other Helpful links:WebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsFor the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/27 2020-08-2505 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your WorkdayEpisode 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...2020-08-2112 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your WorkdayDo 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...2020-08-2112 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreative Market: Getting Design Projects Done [Tip Tuesday]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:Creative MarketOther helpful links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsFor the transcript and full show notes: https...2020-08-1803 min

Coffee Powered SystemsGetting Design Projects Done With Creative Market [Tip Tuesday]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: Creative Market Other helpful links: Free Productivity Power Pack Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems For the transcript and full show notes: https://www...2020-08-1803 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Use Google Sheets as a Simple Task ManagerEpisode 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 use my free version and start your first...2020-08-1411 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Use Google Sheets as a Simple Task ManagerEpisode 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 use my free version and start your first...2020-08-1411 min

Coffee Powered SystemsScheduling Instagram Stories with Storrito [Tip Tuesday]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 Mentioned in this episode: Storrito Other...2020-08-1105 min

Coffee Powered SystemsStorrito: Scheduling Instagram Stories [Tip Tuesday]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 mediaYou don’t want to have notifications to post (Storrito posts automatically)Like doing IG on desktop vs your phoneYou 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/23Mentioned in this episode:Storrito 2020-08-1105 min

Coffee Powered SystemsI’ve Had Huge Issues With Consistency. Here’s How I Tackle It.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 consistencyWhy knowing your why and your working style...2020-08-0721 min

Coffee Powered SystemsI've Had Huge Issues With Consistency. Here's How I Tackle It.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...2020-08-0721 min

Coffee Powered SystemsForest & Flora: Stay Focused and Plant a Tree [Tip Tuesday]"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...2020-08-0405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsStay Focused and Plant a Tree with Forest and Flora [Tip Tuesday]"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...2020-08-0405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAre Your Digital Systems Helping or Hurting Your Productivity?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...2020-07-3117 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAre Your Digital Systems Helping or Hurting Your Productivity?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 Th...2020-07-3117 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHeadliner: Creating Video Soundbites [Tip Tuesday]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:HeadlinerAudioCadoOther Helpful links:WebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send me a message! https://www.speakpipe.com...2020-07-2905 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCreating Video Soundbites Using Headliner [Tip Tuesday]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: Headliner AudioCado Other Helpful links: Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) Send me a message! https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems 2020-07-2805 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Backup Your Digital Systems and Feel Secure (Digital Disaster Plan)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 2020-07-2422 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow To Backup Your Digital Systems and Feel Secure (Planning For a Digital Disaster)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 Discussed In This...2020-07-2422 min

Coffee Powered SystemsZenkit: A Well-Rounded Project Management App [Tip Tuesday]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, CalendarYou can connect everything within the Zenkit Universe so they can all work together, or connect to 3rd party apps like Google...2020-07-2106 min

Coffee Powered SystemsQuite Possibly The Most Complete Project Management Software You’ll Ever Use [Tip Tuesday]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...2020-07-2106 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFive Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?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:S...2020-07-1726 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFive Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?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...2020-07-1726 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFree Gift! The Personal Productivity Power Pack [Tip Tuesday]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-packIncluded in this power pack:The 5-Step Personal Productivity FrameworkGiant List Of Productivity Book RecommendationsHabits You Can Start Today To Help Increase Your Personal ProductivityAutomate! 15 Tasks You Can Automate Today To Reduce OverwhelmDelegate! Tasks To Ha...2020-07-1405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsFree Gift! The Personal Productivity Power Pack [Tip Tuesday]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 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 De...2020-07-1405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSurprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For ProductivityEpisode 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 a...2020-07-1015 min

Coffee Powered SystemsSurprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For ProductivityEpisode 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 a...2020-07-1015 min

Coffee Powered SystemsIFTTT: What Is It and How Can You Use It? [Tip Tuesday]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/13Mentioned in this episode:IFTTTApplets We Love (from IFTTT)Other helpful links:IFTTT essential guide: The best IFTTT Applets for your automated smart home35 Super Useful IFTTT Recipes You Might Not Know AboutWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message:2020-07-0704 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat Is IFTTT and How Can You Use It? [Tip Tuesday]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 Mentioned in this episode: IFTTT Applets We Love (from IFTTT) Other helpful links: IFTTT essential guide: The best IFTTT Applets for your automated smart home 35 Super Useful IFTTT Recipes You Might Not Know About Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) Send...2020-07-0704 min

Coffee Powered SystemsUnderstanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task ManagerEpisode 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...2020-07-0518 min

Coffee Powered SystemsUnderstanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task ManagerEpisode 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...2020-07-0318 min

Coffee Powered SystemsBookafy: What I'm Currently Using For Appointment Scheduling [Tip Tuesday]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/011Mentioned in this episode:008: How You Should Really Be Using Google CalendarBookafyCalendly...2020-06-3006 min

Coffee Powered Systems5 Ways To Organize Your Cleaning ScheduleEpisode 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 Mentioned in th...2020-06-2611 min

Coffee Powered Systems5 Ways To Organize Your Cleaning ScheduleEpisode 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/010Mentioned in th...2020-06-2611 min

Coffee Powered SystemsCrush Your Household Cleaning Schedule With Tody [Tip Tuesday]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 Mentioned in this episode: Tody App Other helpful links: Website...2020-06-2405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow You Should Really Be Using Google CalendarEpisode 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 s...2020-06-2423 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAsana: One Of The Most Popular Task Management Apps [Tip Tuesday]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. Ment...2020-06-2405 min

Coffee Powered SystemsDiscussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of ProductivityEpisode 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: Fast Company: Worker, Interrupted: The Cost of Task Switching Francesco Cirillo: The Pomodoro Method Other Helpful links: Instagram (@mirandamerten) For full show notes and to record a question: mirandamerten.com/006 Subscribe to C...2020-06-2419 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAmazing Marvin Might Help If You Are Prone To Procrastination [Tip Tuesday]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: Amazing Marvin Episode 002: Ap...2020-06-2406 min

Coffee Powered SystemsTody: Crush Your Household Cleaning Schedule [Tip Tuesday]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/009Mentioned in this episode:Tody AppOther helpful links:Website...2020-06-2305 min

Coffee Powered SystemsHow You Should Really Be Using Google CalendarEpisode 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 s...2020-06-1923 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAsana: One Of The Most Popular Task Management Apps [Tip Tuesday]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.Ment...2020-06-1605 min

Coffee Powered SystemsDiscussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of ProductivityEpisode 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:Fast Company: Worker, Interrupted: The Cost of Task SwitchingFrancesco Cirillo: The Pomodoro MethodOther Helpful links:Instagram (@mirandamerten)For full show notes and to record a question: mirandamerten.com/006 2020-06-1219 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAmazing Marvin: This Project Manager Might Help If You Are Prone To Procrastination [Tip Tuesday]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:Amazing MarvinEpisode 002: AppSumo, Th...2020-06-0906 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat The Hell Is Wrong With People? [Coffee Chat]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, 2012Tamir Rice, age 12, 2014 Michael Brown, age 18, 2014...2020-06-0212 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat The Hell Is Wrong With People? [Coffee Chat]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, 2012Tamir Rice, age 12, 2014 Michael Brown, age 18, 2014Eric Ga...2020-06-0212 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A WeekEpisode 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/003Discussed 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:Metrics Tracking ToolAmazon FreshFiverrUpworkVirtual Staff FinderRelated blog posts:21 Ways to Manage Your Out of...2020-05-2916 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWhat To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A WeekEpisode 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 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: Metrics Tracking Tool Amazon Fresh Fiverr Upwork Virtual Staff Finder Related blog posts: 21 Ways...2020-05-2916 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAppSumo, The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday]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: AppSumo For Full show notes and to submit a question: https://www.mirandamerten.com/002 Other links: Instagram (@mirandamerten) Subscribe to Coffee Powered Systems on Soundwise 2020-05-2608 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWorkflows, Systems, Apps. What's The Difference?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 wh...2020-05-2613 min

Coffee Powered SystemsAppSumo, The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday]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:AppSumoFor Full show notes and to submit a question:https://www.mirandamerten.com/002Other links:Instagram (@mirandamerten) 2020-05-2608 min

Coffee Powered SystemsWorkflows, Systems, Apps. What's The Difference?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 wh...2020-05-2613 min

Coffee Powered SystemsIntroducing Coffee Powered SystemsIntroducing 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. Subscribe to Coffee Powered Systems on Soundwise 2020-05-0201 min