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What To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A Week
Coffee Powered Systems
05/29/20 • 16 min
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
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]
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Related blog posts:
- 21 Ways to Manage Your Out of Control Inbox
- 12 Cool G-mail Hacks: Did You Know You Could Do That?
- What to Do When You Only Have 7 Minutes to Work Out
- How I Use a Simple Notebook to Plan My Day
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Crafting your unique content strategy with Isabella Sanchez Castañeda
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11/05/21 • 36 min
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:
Connect with Isabella
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
Related Blog Posts:
023: Scheduling Instagram Stories with Storrito [Tip Tuesday]
020: Are Your Digital Systems Helping or Hurting Your Productivity?
Other Helpful Links:
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/70
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The 5 Ts of your content creation workflow
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05/21/21 • 15 min
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:
Related Blog Posts:
Ideas for Outsourcing Series: Content Creation
Other Helpful Links:
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/60
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Feed Preview & The Preview App: 2 options for planning your Instagram feed [Tip Tuesday]
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11/30/21 • 8 min
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:
- Feed Preview
- The Preview App for Instagram (use the code FUN for their Black Friday deal)
- 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
Other Helpful Links:
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/71
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Optimizing your website with Jessica Freeman
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02/18/22 • 46 min
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:
Connect with Jessica:
Other Helpful Links:
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/80
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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
I own 105+ courses... time for some digital organizing
Coffee Powered Systems
07/08/22 • 8 min
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 → Google Sheets Course List Template
Mentioned In This Episode:
- 051: 6 Ways To Get Through Your Online Course Graveyard
- 079: Toby: a better way to manage your browser tabs [Tip Tuesday]
For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/85
Other Helpful Links:
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
Niche down... why I needed to + my current tech stack
Coffee Powered Systems
09/30/22 • 9 min
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Coda
- ActiveCampaign
- ThriveCart
- Showit
- Canva
- Plann
- Emma Troy Design (my ShowIt website designer)
Other Helpful Links:
- My Favorite Tools
- Free Productivity Power Pack
- 10-Day Operations Challenge
- Website
- 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.mirandame...
Team Coda vs. Team Notion: I choose my winner
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07/09/21 • 17 min
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:
Other Helpful Links:
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/62
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Fiverr: How to Use It To Grow Your Team [Tip Tuesday]
Coffee Powered Systems
09/29/20 • 6 min
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:
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:
Instagram (@mirandamerten)
For Full Show Notes
https://www.mirandamerten.com/35
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IFTTT: What Is It and How Can You Use It? [Tip Tuesday]
Coffee Powered Systems
07/07/20 • 4 min
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
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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
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FAQ
How many episodes does Coffee Powered Systems have?
Coffee Powered Systems currently has 95 episodes available.
What topics does Coffee Powered Systems cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, How To, Podcasts, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Coffee Powered Systems?
The episode title 'What To Focus On In Your Business If You Only Have An Extra 5 Hours A Week' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Coffee Powered Systems?
The average episode length on Coffee Powered Systems is 12 minutes.
How often are episodes of Coffee Powered Systems released?
Episodes of Coffee Powered Systems are typically released every 4 days.
When was the first episode of Coffee Powered Systems?
The first episode of Coffee Powered Systems was released on May 1, 2020.
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