Coffee Powered Systems

Miranda Merten
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Equipping women with actionable systems to streamline business and life. If you are a one-woman show, female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, or any bad-ass woman who's ready to be more efficient, then this show is for you. Stop flying by the seat of your pants everyday. It’s time to learn how to be more organized, productive, and efficient. Time flies when you’re doing everything for everyone else. It’s especially easy for us moms that are also entrepreneurs working from home. You were in a zone. Understandable. But this should not be a weekly occurrence. Tune in for tips to help streamline your day. Just getting started with productivity? Grab my FREE Personal Productivity Power Pack! https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack

  1. Is this the end? Find out what’s next.

    08/30/2024

    Is this the end? Find out what’s next.

    In this final episode of Coffee Powered Systems, I reflect on the journey and announce the end of the podcast. As I transition into a new phase of life, I'm stepping back from tech and systems to embrace simplicity and ease. Although this chapter is closing, many episodes remain valuable, especially the Tip Tuesdays. Stay tuned for my upcoming podcast, Holistic Productivity, launching in September, where I'll explore all aspects of productivity, from self-care to goal planning. Thank you for your support, and I hope you'll join me on this new journey! Learn more and subscribe to Holistic Productivity. Other Helpful Links: My Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)

    3 min
  2. Taxes made easy: automate your quarterly tax payments

    02/02/2024

    Taxes made easy: automate your quarterly tax payments

    Grab your favorite beverage and tune into this episode about the boring (but necessary) quarterly taxes! I’m breaking down how I organize and automate taxes in my business, from saving my tax money to paying the IRS. Set it and forget it! I also detail the quarterly payment schedule and my personal method using Wave Accounting and automatic transfers to manage tax payments efficiently. Discussed In This Episode: Self-Employment Quarterly Taxes Overview (00:00:00) Explanation of self-employment quarterly taxes and the importance of setting aside money for tax payments.Paying Taxes and Avoiding Penalties (00:01:14) The consequences of late or missed tax payments and the impact on annual tax filings.Paying Federal and State Taxes (00:02:19) Guidance on where to find forms and links for paying federal and state taxes.Due Dates and Tax Periods (00:03:38) Explanation of quarterly tax due dates and the periods they cover, including exceptions for annual tax filers.Estimating and Setting Aside Tax Payments (00:05:43) Calculating and setting aside tax payments based on income, tax brackets, and avoiding large refunds.Automating Tax Payments (00:06:42) The speaker's process for automating tax payments using Wave Accounting, Stripe, and Sofi's vaults.Government Withdrawals and Record-Keeping (00:10:15) Delegating tax payments to the government, record-keeping, and accessing payment history on government websites.Planning for Future Tax Payments (00:13:40) Preparation for upcoming tax payments in 2024 and the importance of seeking professional advice for individual tax situations.Links Mentioned: https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/ (federal payments)Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals (PDF)Wave AccountingSoFi CheckingOther Helpful Links: WebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Subscribe to Coffee Perks where you’ll get Weekly tips, hot finds, and actionable articles and podcast episodes to help you automate your business and reduce tech overwhelm with purposeful productivity. I see the same thing from entrepreneurs like you every day- progress stalls because they get stuck on the tech. Don't let tech keep you stuck! If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com/ to sign up for free.

    16 min
  3. Trafft: Is this scheduler the missing piece in your tech stack? [Tip Tuesday]

    09/12/2023

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

    In today's episode, we dive into the world of scheduling software. If you're tired of the same old options like Calendly or Acuity, then you're in luck because we're introducing you to Trafft. This free scheduling software is here to automate your business and streamline your appointments. So grab your favorite drink and join me as we explore Trafft and discover if it's the perfect scheduler for you. Mentioned in this episode: Trafft Other Helpful Links: Join Coffee PerksMy Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Subscribe to Coffee Perks where you’ll get Weekly tips, hot finds, and actionable articles and podcast episodes to help you automate your business and reduce tech overwhelm with purposeful productivity. I see the same thing from entrepreneurs like you every day- progress stalls because they get stuck on the tech. Don't let tech keep you stuck! If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com/coffeeperks to sign up for free. Ad music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: DYNC5SCX4AW7POZS Mentioned in this episode: Coffee Perks Newsletter Sign up for Coffee Perks: https://mirandamerten.com/coffeeperks

    5 min
  4. How micro goals can lead to massive results

    09/08/2023

    How micro goals can lead to massive results

    In today's episode, we're going to talk about a powerful technique for enhancing your success rates. Instead of focusing solely on big and intimidating goals, we're going to shift our attention to smaller, achievable milestones - what we call micro goals. These micro goals are like stepping stones that bring us one step closer to our ultimate objectives. By breaking down our larger goals into a series of mini achievements, we can make daunting tasks feel more manageable and definitely within our reach. I share practical examples of how you can redefine your approach to goals - whether you're training for a marathon or writing a novel - and methods about how you can establish micro goals that will help you achieve substantial progress. Lastly I discuss the significance of not just aiming for end goals, but digging deeper to identify your purpose goals. By understanding the 'why' behind your objectives, you can inject greater clarity, purpose, and growth into your path towards success. Mentioned in the episode: Joyful Productivity, George KaoGoogle and Notion Sprint planning templatesOther Helpful Links: My Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Subscribe to Coffee Perks where you’ll get Weekly tips, hot finds, and actionable articles and podcast episodes to help you automate your business and reduce tech overwhelm with purposeful productivity. I see the same thing from entrepreneurs like you every day- progress stalls because they get stuck on the tech. Don't let tech keep you stuck! If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com to sign up for free. Ad music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: DYNC5SCX4AW7POZS

    13 min
  5. Sunsama: The reason I'm obsessed with my to-do list [Tip Tuesday]

    05/09/2023

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

    Hey there! Welcome to another episode of "Coffee Powered Systems"! Today I'm excited to introduce you to a productivity tool that has been a game-changer for me - Sunsama! Let's be real, achieving work-life balance can be a real struggle. But with Sunsama, managing my time effectively has become so much easier! This digital daily planner helps me stay focused and organized throughout the day. One of my favorite features of Sunsama is the daily time goals. It's so satisfying to see the progress I'm making towards my goals throughout the day. Plus, the task ordering and calendar time boxing features help me prioritize my tasks and make sure I'm making the most of my time. And can we talk about the ability to check emails from within the app? Genius! No more switching back and forth between my email and task list. And when I really need to buckle down and focus, I can enter focus mode to really commit to one specific thing. Overall, I highly recommend Sunsama for anyone looking to track their to-do list and tasks. It's been a valuable tool for me and I'm sure it will be for you too! [00:00:00]: Introduction and overview of Sunsama [00:01:01]: My struggle with work-life balance and how it is hard to achieve. [00:04:49]: Features of Sunsama, including its compatibility with other apps, guided daily planning, and daily time goals. [00:08:34]: Email and time tracking features, the different ways to order tasks in Sunsama, including time blocking [00:13:42]: Links to Resources [00:14:30]: Conclusion Discussed In This Episode: SunsamaRelated Blog Posts: 068: I tried 13 popular task management apps so you don’t have to065: ClickUp: When you’re looking for an all-in-one project manager [Tip Tuesday]059: Try Todoist for simple project management [Tip Tuesday]028: How To Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually WorksOther Helpful Links: My Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? I’ve got a free collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners to help you increase your daily efficiency and productivity. The FREE Systems Lab includes access to my popular Productivity Power Pack, mini-courses like How to Overcome Procrastination, templates like SOPs and my Google Sheets task list, and starter packs like my ActiveCampaign email recipes. If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com to sign up for free.

    15 min
  6. How to have creative freedom with your website — without code

    05/05/2023

    How to have creative freedom with your website — without code

    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, their customer support is top-notch. Whenever I have a question or need help, they're always there to assist me. Another great thing about Showit is the use of compatible plugins. It makes integrating different features and functionalities a breeze. However, I will say that there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using Showit. But if you have a little patience and practice, you'll get the hang of it in no time... or you can always hire a ShowIt designer expert to do it for you! If you're thinking about making the switch to Showit, I highly recommend exploring your options and considering costs before making any decisions. But overall, I can confidently say that Showit is worth it for its customization options, ease of use, and excellent customer support. So, take a listen and tell me what you think! [00:01:04] Switching to Showit: My decision to switch from WordPress to Showit and the reasons behind it.[00:06:01] Benefits of Showit: The benefits of using Showit over other website builders, including the ability to easily customize every aspect without needing to use code, the ability to customize any page, mobile pages being editable from the desktop version, and included hosting.[00:10:37] Templates and Customer Support: The ability to create portions of your site as templates, saving time, and the fantastic customer support provided by Showit.[00:13:30] Cons of Showit: Including having two separate logins if you have a blog option and the mobile design not being completely mobile responsive when editing.[00:15:16] Exploring Showit Templates: The Showit template marketplace and template designers.[00:16:20] Migrating to Showit: Learning how to edit Showit, creating pages, and requesting migration with the Showit support team.[00:18:03] Considerations Before Switching to Showit: Considering costs for current hosting, premium plugins, and themes before switching to Showit. Discussed In This Episode: ShowIt Website Builder (get a free month with my link!)Emma Troy Design (for templates or custom design services)Showit Design MarketplaceWordpressSiteGround (hosting provider)Yoast SEO (WordPress plugin) Related Blog Posts: 088: ShowIt: Drag & Drop Website Builder [Tip Tuesday] Other Helpful Links: The FREE Systems LabMy Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) For Full Show Notes https://www.mirandamerten.com/89 Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? I’ve got a free collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners to help you increase your daily efficiency and productivity. The FREE Systems Lab includes access to my popular Productivity Power Pack, mini-courses like How to Overcome Procrastination, templates like SOPs and my Google Sheets task list, and starter packs like my ActiveCampaign email recipes. If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com/systems to sign up for free. Mentioned in this episode: Coffee Perks Newsletter Sign up for Coffee Perks: https://mirandamerten.com/coffeeperks

    21 min
  7. Showit: Drag & Drop Website Builder [Tip Tuesday]

    10/04/2022

    Showit: Drag & Drop Website Builder [Tip Tuesday]

    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 someone to redo my website and that’s how I came across Emma Troy— but she specialized in ShowIt sites... so I took another look and here we are. Join me today as I chat about Showit! For Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/88 Mentioned In This Episode: ShowItEmma Troy Design (my Showit website template) Other Helpful Links: The FREE Systems LabMy Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? I’ve got a free collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners to help you increase your daily efficiency and productivity. The FREE Systems Lab includes access to my popular Productivity Power Pack, mini-courses like How to Overcome Procrastination, templates like SOPs and my Google Sheets task list, and starter packs like my ActiveCampaign email recipes. If you’re ready to get a little extra help in your business, visit mirandamerten.com/systems to sign up for free.

    7 min
  8. Niche down... why I needed to + my current tech stack

    09/30/2022

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

    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: CodaActiveCampaignThriveCartShowitCanvaPlannEmma Troy Design (my ShowIt website designer) Other Helpful Links: My Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business? Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who’s in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages … you know – all the things you think about everyday but don’t really have the time to organize or execute. Join The Systems Lab if you would like to: Learn how to create systems, to-do lists, and methods to help you stay on top of your work, and beat overwhelm throughout the day, even if you’re the queen of procrastination and avoidance. What’s included? It’s a FREE collection of templates, workflows, challenges, and planners for complete efficiency and productivity. The Systems Lab: https://www.mirandamerten.com/systems-lab Mentioned in this episode: Coffee Perks Newsletter Sign up for Coffee Perks: https://mirandamerten.com/coffeeperks

    10 min
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Equipping women with actionable systems to streamline business and life. If you are a one-woman show, female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, or any bad-ass woman who's ready to be more efficient, then this show is for you. Stop flying by the seat of your pants everyday. It’s time to learn how to be more organized, productive, and efficient. Time flies when you’re doing everything for everyone else. It’s especially easy for us moms that are also entrepreneurs working from home. You were in a zone. Understandable. But this should not be a weekly occurrence. Tune in for tips to help streamline your day. Just getting started with productivity? Grab my FREE Personal Productivity Power Pack! https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-pack

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  • Creator
    Miranda Merten
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Miranda Merten
  • Show Website
    Coffee Powered Systems