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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

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Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

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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)

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Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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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". 

• Stage 1 - Understand [03:47]
• Stage 2 - Learn and evaluate [05:06]
• Stage 3 - Create + commit [10:25]
• Stage 4 - Delegate [16:12]
• Stage 5 - Master + refine [18:50]
• Your plan of action this week [24:30]

For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/16

Mentioned in this episode:

• Free Productivity Power Pack
• Episode 12: Understanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task Manager
• Episode 14: Surprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For Productivity

Related blog posts:

• What Every Home-based Business Owner Needs to Know About Shiny Object Syndrome
• Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner

Other Helpful links:

• Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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!

Discussed In This Episode:

• The first step in tackling your course graveyard to help you understand where to begin
• One trick to utilize your courses without even taking them
• How setting time on your calendar can make all the difference
• Why the place you study might not matter

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Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

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https://www.mirandamerten.com/51

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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.

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Discussed In This Episode:

• Why meal planning is a good place to start when systematizing
• Why meal planning is good for your sanity and can effect other parts of your life
• 3 different ways to meal plan

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• Meal Planner printable (no opt-in, direct download)

Related Blog Posts:

• How to Keep Your Grocery Spending Under Control Without Driving Yourself Nuts
• 009: Crush Your Household Cleaning Schedule With Tody [Tip Tuesday]
• 010: 5 Ways To Organize Your Cleaning Schedule

Other Helpful Links:

Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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https://www.mirandamerten.com/50

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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 year. It increases your positivity and your productivity.

Here are a few ideas of things you can do that will give you a boost of accomplishment going into the new year.

Discussed In This Episode:

• Tune in to hear alternatives to doing your resolutions
• A cool tip to help you pay it forward
• A neat way to reflect on your previous year
• Why it’s OK to not have everything planned out

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• 14-Day Bucket List Challenge
• FutureMe.org
• The ONE Thing by Gary Keller

Related Blog Posts:

• 5 Things You Can Do Other Than Make New Years Resolutions
• Vision Boards: Manifest Your Dream Business & Life

Other Helpful Links:

Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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https://www.mirandamerten.com/49

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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.

But, not this year. I have finally figured out which one works for me and if you are still in the “what works for me” stage that just ends with you having 3 different types of planners by the end of the year, this episode is for you.

Discussed In This Episode:

• What to look for in a planner
• What to look for if you are detail oriented
• Why size matters
• Planner suggestions

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• 12 Weeks Planner (Free download)
• Freedom Mastery Law of Attraction Planner
• The Phoenix Journal
• Clever Fox Planner
• Goal Crazy 90 Day Planner
• The Morning Sidekick Journal

Related Blog Posts:

• Increase Your Productivity with Time Blocking + A Free 12 Week Planner
• How I Use A Simple Notebook to Plan My Day…It’s Wicked Easy

Other Helpful Links:

Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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https://www.mirandamerten.com/48

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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 find something enjoyable from their list of podcasts.

With GoodPods, not only can you see what your friends are listening to, you can chat with other fans and even the hosts! Tune in to hear about GoodPods and what my favorite podcasts are at the moment.

Mentioned in this episode:

• GoodPods
• The Angie Lee Show
• The Business Life & Joy Podcast
• ‎Doing It Online : The Doable Online Marketing Podcast
• MicroFamous
• Systems Saved Me

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Free Productivity Power Pack

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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 app for everything, and letting you know what I’m using now.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• Interested in getting your operations dashboard built out for you? Click here!
• How to Craft Your Goal Hierarchy (Free 9-Page Workbook)
• 12 Week Planner (Free Download)
• 024: How To Use Google Sheets as a Simple Task Manager (Free Google Sheets Template)
• 012: Understanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task Manager
• Asana
• Clickup

Other Helpful Links:

Free Productivity Power Pack

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

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https://www.mirandamerten.com/46

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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

Website

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

For Full Show Notes

https://www.mirandamerten.com/45

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