Best Miranda Merten Podcasts (2024)

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[Members only preview] Taxes made easy: automate your quarterly tax payments 15:33

3M ago15:33

15:33

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 Ac…

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Trafft: Is this scheduler the missing piece in your tech stack? [Tip Tuesday] 5:06

8M ago5:06

5:06

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 Traff…

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How micro goals can lead to massive results 12:35

8M ago12:35

12:35

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 objec…

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Sunsama: The reason I'm obsessed with my to-do list [Tip Tuesday] 14:36

1y ago14:36

14:36

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 s…

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How to have creative freedom with your website — without code 20:54

1y ago20:54

20:54

Today, I want to share my recent website journey with you. I used to be a WordPress gal, but I recently made the switch to Showit and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer! One of the best things about Showit is the ability to customize any page. I love having the freedom to create a website that truly reflects my brand and personality. Plus, t…

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Showit: Drag & Drop Website Builder [Tip Tuesday] 7:05

1+ y ago7:05

7:05

Today’s tip is: 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 …

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Niche down... why I needed to + my current tech stack 9:59

1+ y ago9:59

9:59

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 re…

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iOS Notes App: 7 things you didn't know you could do [Tip Tuesday] 8:03

2y ago8:03

8:03

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:…

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I own 105+ courses... time for some digital organizing 8:45

2y ago8:45

8:45

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 …

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Two years!!! WTF?! If I only knew... [Coffee Chat] 16:47

2y ago16:47

16:47

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. Whe…

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ActiveCampaign: My favorite email platform [Tip Tuesday] 11:31

2y ago11:31

11:31

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: ActiveCampaign For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/83 Other Helpful Links: Fr…

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Which time management roadblock is your kryptonite? 20:51

2y ago20:51

20:51

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 …

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SocialBee: manage literally all of your social platforms [Tip Tuesday] 5:42

2y ago5:42

5:42

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 …

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Optimizing your website with Jessica Freeman 46:13

2y ago46:13

46:13

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 …

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Toby: a better way to manage your browser tabs [Tip Tuesday] 11:01

2y ago11:01

11:01

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: Toby Other Helpful Links: Free Productivity Power Pack 10-Day Operations Challenge Website Instagram (@m…

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Permission to ditch the hustle mentality with Lindsay Maloney 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

28:49

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 intention…

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OnlineJobs.ph: for affordable virtual workers [Tip Tuesday] 7:41

2+ y ago7:41

7:41

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: OnlineJobs.ph One VA Away…

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Create your million dollar system with Beate Chelette 34:56

2+ y ago34:56

34:56

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 convers…

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ThriveCart: shopping cart, course + affiliate platform [Tip Tuesday] 6:58

2+ y ago6:58

6:58

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 h…

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An introvert's dilemma — social media is exhausting [Coffee Chat] 12:44

2+ y ago12:44

12:44

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 wh…

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Squarespace: an all-in-one website solution [Tip Tuesday] 7:04

2+ y ago7:04

7:04

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 w…

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Launch with confidence using a simple 4-page website with Samantha Mabe 22:48

2+ y ago22:48

22:48

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…

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Feed Preview & The Preview App: 2 options for planning your Instagram feed [Tip Tuesday] 8:30

2+ y ago8:30

8:30

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…

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Crafting your unique content strategy with Isabella Sanchez Castañeda 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

36:41

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 gi…

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I tried 13 popular task management apps so you don't have to 8:59

2+ y ago8:59

8:59

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 t…

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Jarvis: Artificial intelligence for your copywriting [Tip Tuesday] 3:35

2+ y ago3:35

3:35

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…

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Scaling as a work from home mompreneur with Breanna Gunn 26:16

2+ y ago26:16

26:16

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…

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ClickUp: When you're looking for an all-in-one project manager [Tip Tuesday] 5:13

2+ y ago5:13

5:13

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 y…

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The heartbeat of your business is your vision with Ashley Kang 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

43:54

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 str…

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Sendspark: Using video to increase email engagement [Tip Tuesday] 6:32

3y ago6:32

6:32

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: Sendspark Other Helpful Links: Free Productivity Power Pack 10…

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Team Coda vs. Team Notion: I choose my winner 17:39

3y ago17:39

17:39

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 …

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Basil & Bark: Professional design templates for your biz [Tip Tuesday] 3:02

3y ago3:02

3:02

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 t…

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The 5 Ts of your content creation workflow 15:10

3y ago15:10

15:10

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. …

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Todoist: For simple project management [Tip Tuesday] 3:29

3y ago3:29

3:29

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…

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Moving Sucks. But Here Are 5 Mistakes Related to Business (and how to avoid them) 7:22

3y ago7:22

7:22

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 …

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FreeConvert.com: Easily Convert (or Compress!) Any File [Tip Tuesday] 10:40

3y ago10:40

10:40

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 Convert Other Helpful …

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Why I Took March Off and What You Can Learn From My Mistakes 3:12

3y ago3:12

3:12

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 …

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Integromat: For When Zapier Gets Too Expensive [Tip Tuesday] 6:13

3y ago6:13

6:13

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: Integromat Zapier Other Helpful Links: Free Productivi…

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If You Aren't Automating Parts of Your Business, You're Doing Too Much 12:25

3+ y ago12:25

12:25

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: Bonjor…

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Clubhouse: What's All The Buzz With The New Social Media App? [Tip Tuesday] 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

7:28

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:…

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[Rebroadcast] Five Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In? 26:51

3+ y ago26:51

26:51

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…

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6 Ways To Get Through Your Online Course Graveyard 15:50

3+ y ago15:50

15:50

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 onl…

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Meal Planning Into the New Year + A Free Download [Tip Tuesday] 10:27

3+ y ago10:27

10:27

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 …

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5 Things You Can Do Other Than Make New Years Resolutions 15:17

3+ y ago15:17

15:17

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 actuall…

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Searching For a New Planner? Find the Right One For You 15:55

3+ y ago15:55

15:55

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 doubl…

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GoodPods: Is Social Podcasting a Thing? + My Favorite Podcasts [Tip Tuesday] 7:28

3+ y ago7:28

7:28

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 a…

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How To Use One To-Do App For Everything, and What I'm Using Now 19:46

3+ y ago19:46

19:46

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 …

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Alarmy: Gamify Your Morning Wake Ups [Tip Tuesday] 7:07

3+ y ago7:07

7:07

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 Men…

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Affinity Photo: An Affordable Photoshop Alternative [Tip Tuesday] 5:10

3+ y ago5:10

5:10

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 Photo Canva PicMonkey Tech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Righ…

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If You're Flooded With Unwanted Messages, You Need An Unsubscribe Day 11:05

3+ y ago11:05

11:05

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 o…

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