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I have reviewed a few popular task management apps like Asana, Zenkit and ClickUp in earlier episodes of this podcast (see links below). You have to understand that not all apps work for every situation, that’s why it’s good to try a couple until you find the one that suites you. To save you the trouble of going through the roller coaster of this time and time again, I tried 13 different apps and...

If you are constantly stuck staring at a blank page when it comes to copywriting, looking for an easier way to write copy, it might be time to give artificial intelligence a try. Quickly create copy for for social media, bios, ads, blogs, and more with just a few keystrokes. Today’s tip gives you a tool that does just that. Tune in! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Jarvis Do You Need More Structur...

Breanna Gunn is a messaging and funnel specialist, working with business owners and entrepreneurs to create messaging and processes that inspire loyalty, momentum, and action that leverages trust, authenticity, and profitability. Brea uses her more than 20 years of experience with customer service and marketing to uncover the gaps in messaging that lead to lower conversions and plugs them through...

Are you tired of using multiple different apps to manage your business? If so, it might be time to look for an all-in-one project management app. Using an all-in-one affords you the luxury of having all of your projects, docs, and spreadsheets all in one place (hence the name!). This is a great option if you feel stressed out everyday or you find yourself checking multiple places just to find one...

Tune into this interview with Ashley Kang who is a Strategy + Operations Consultant, and CEO of AHK Business Management, where she helps busy and overwhelmed service-based solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with setting up their business strategy and streamlining their operations. Ashley and I have a great conversation about why you need a business strategy and her suggestions of how to get started. D...

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-Day Operations Challenge Website Instagram (@mira...

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...

For the past week, I’ve been talking to you about creating a content workflow to help you be more consistent and productive. Part of creating an effective workflow includes using templates where helpful and necessary. One of my favorite template shops that I have used for the last year is relaunching their brand and website and I am so excited to tell you about it. What if you could literally whip...

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 yo...

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 ep...

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 tha...

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 Links: Free Productivity Power Pack 10-Day Operati...

In this episode, I tell you why the podcast took the month of March off (it wasn't a planned break), and when you can look forward to new episodes - I'll be popping back into your players in April! In the mean time, look back through the Tuesday episodes if you are looking for new tools for your business, or check out the full episodes that relate to the season of your business. Other Helpful Link...

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 Productivity Power Pack Website Instagram (@mirandamerten) F...

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: Bonjoro Warm Welcome Handwrytten Postable Other Helpful...

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...

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 experien...

If you’ve made a resolution this year to really take advantage of all the online courses you have stockpiled, I’m going to tell you 6 ways to be intentional about finishing them so you can actually learn something, take action, and have a transformation. I guarantee that out of those courses you have, there’s a few of them sitting there that is online course GOLD - you just need to finish them! D...

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 tak...

What kinds of New Year’s resolutions have you made for 2020? ​Lose weight? Eat healthier? Drink more water? Be more present and focused? Quite frankly, I get tired of making the same resolutions each year, only to either drop them completely or sporadically pick them up again throughout the year. I’m not saying don’t make resolutions – it’s actually good to have a plan, and intentions for the new...

Usually this time of year is spent searching the aisles at Target or HomeGoods or spending way too much time on Amazon looking for a new planner. One that’s going to be so much better than last year - it will blow all the others out of the water - you too? And I feel like planners are getting more and more expensive for something that usually doubles as a paper weight a quarter through the year. B...

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...

Speaking from experience, I used to have multiple apps to track what I had to do everyday - not to mention the planners, sticky notes, you name it. Why the different mediums? I justified to myself that they all had something special they were good for, or I just couldn’t break away from it. I wanted to like it, so I hung on. That wasn’t serving me any good. Today, I’m discussing how to utilize one...

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, Al...

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 Right Task [Part 2] Related Blog Posts: Canva i...