Jonathan Mertz - "Just Talking About Whatever"

Do you find yourself fumbling with your phone calculator while standing in the middle of a store aisle? In this episode, we dive into functional math hacks that will change the way you shop forever. Many people struggle with calculating percentages on the fly, often taking the long route to find a final price. We break down a simple "remainder method" that allows you to calculate discounts in a single step.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• The Shortcut to Savings: Why you should stop calculating the discount amount and start focusing on the remainder. For example, if an item is 30% off, you simply multiply the price by 0.7 (the 70% you are actually paying) to get your total instantly.

• Real-World Application: We walk through a calculation for a $25 item, comparing the old two-step method to this lightning-fast shortcut.

• The "One-Step" Sales Tax Hack: Learn how to calculate your final total, including tax, without adding numbers separately. Discover why multiplying your total by 1.06 (for a 6% tax rate) is the most efficient way to see your final cost at the register.

Stop overcomplicating your shopping trips and start using these math advantages to keep your budget on track.

The Hack: Instead of calculating what you're saving, calculate what you're paying.

• 30% OFF means you are paying 70% of the price.

• The Math: If that shirt is $25, just multiply by 0.7.

• The Result: $17.50 in one simple step!

Bonus Pro-Tip for the Checkout Line: 🛒 Don't wait for the receipt to know your total. To add sales tax (like Kentucky’s 6%) in one go, just multiply your subtotal by 1.06. That 17.50item?It’sexactly∗∗18.55** after taxes.

So, what do you and I have in common with celebrities like Taylor Swift? There is no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the most successful celebrities around and her loyal fan base proves it by showing out at every performance. But how do you and I have things in common with her and other celebrities?

I've been around but not doing my shows as often, why? Well listen and let me explain. 

I have been busy working on projects for my clients and myself, and I wish I could show and tell you about them, but I can't at this time. However, in this video podcast, I go over some of the equipment I use for my projects, and some of my equipment is new. I use all of this equipment on multiple projects, which means I need to make it as mobile as possible. That's a hard task sometimes. Anyways, I hope you enjoy my geekiness in this episode!

I am back releasing new shows and in this quick moment, I explain how I was lied to by a potential guest. I don't care if you don't want to come on my show just don't make a lame excuse that isn't backed up by our previous conversations. If you can't tell, I a little pissed. 

So, it's been wild at my house but not in a good way. I talk about why that is and what I have going on. 

I am always trying out new things and developing my projects so, how are they doing? Better yet, what am I doing? Listen in on this podcast to get a picture of everything. 

Welp, in life you have to go with the flow and that means taking a break when you get sick. You will get to hear or watch all of the troubles I have been through in this latest episode. Plus I tell you what I have in store for you! 

So, I give you a little glimpse into my mind and how I work behind the scenes of this podcast and my other podcasts like Adventures With Bubba and It's Your Break.