Positive Productivity: Recent Episodes
Kim Sutton
We didn't start our businesses to become broke, broken and/or burnt out, but unfortunately, for so many parent entrepreneurs (parentpreneurs), that's exactly what happens. On The Work Smarter, Not Harder Podcast, Kim Sutton and her guests will empower Christian parentpreneurs like you with the systems and strategies you need to get away from your business and back to the people and activities you love. Topics discussed will include mindset, boundaries, confidence, visibility, business systems, team building, marketing, networking, relationships, work/life balance and more! #worksmarternotharder
“You can accomplish anything you set your mind to but it will feel so much better when you're not stressing yourself out in the process.” -Kim Sutton
How do you feel at the end of the day when you look at your to-do list? Do you feel frustrated because you were not able to finish them all? Or do you go, “Nah! It’s fine!” Rarely do we say the latter. The reason? We tend to expect too much.
This week, Kim discusses why we need to stop torturing ourselves with too many expectations and tips that can help us set reasonable and realistic expectations of ourselves and other people. She also shares how to manage our expectations in the business setting so we can maximize our productivity and protect our relationship with our team and the clients we work with.
Tune in for part 4 of the L.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework where Kim takes you on a fascinating transformational journey of Working Smarter Not Harder, one letter at a time!
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01:32 “E” for Expectation
04:27 Stop Expecting Too Much
07:50 Your Expectation on Others
11:03 Minimize Expectation, Maximize Productivity
“Find out what the true value of sleep is so that there is no question why you need to get more.” -Kim Sutton
Are you tired? Is your energy level nearing a dangerous state? Our lifestyle has had us living an impossible life. No wonder we are always exhausted, not only with our jobs and responsibilities but in life in general. Sometimes, we even get drained faster than our smartphones. If only we are rechargeable like our batteries.
Oh, wait!… We are!
We do have something called “sleep” and “good food”. We just forget to get ourselves on that charging mode because of our list of unending tasks. We skip meals, we cut short our sleep, and we know we don’t want to live like this anymore. This week, Kim talks about vitality and how we can get more as we can build our business and fulfill our responsibilities.
Tune in for part 3 of the L.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework where Kim takes you on a fascinating transformational journey of Working Smarter Not Harder, one letter at a time!
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02:40 “V” for VITALITY
04:33 What Sleep Can Do For You
06:08 You Deserve More
08:28 Vitality and Nutrition
10:40 Start Doing Better
“Think about how you can under-promise and over-deliver and excite people when you are able to do more for them rather than the other way around. Remember, it's so much easier to build your business off referrals from making your clients and customers happy than having to go out from ground zero every single time.” -Kim Sutton
Sometimes, it’s easier to break a promise we made to ourselves than to others although deep down, we know this shouldn’t be. This week, Kim shares her own journey with integrity and how it changed the way she serves her clients.
Often, we think of integrity as pertaining to other people. But there is also something called personal integrity. Kim talks about how developing integrity as entrepreneurs can help us under-promise and over-deliver so our clients stay happy and satisfied without us being stretched to the limit.
Tune in for part 2 of the L.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework where Kim takes you on a fascinating transformational journey of Working Smarter Not Harder, one letter at a time!
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02:09 “I” is for Integrity
04:50 Kim’s Integrity Journey
06:26 Under-Promise Over-Deliver
09:03 Say No!
“When we love the work we do, it is so easy for our clients and our community to see and feel our passion.” -Kim Sutton Do you agree that love plays a big role in entrepreneurship? Kim does, and this week she talks about how love and passion in business has helped her improve client relationships, craft effective strategies, and most importantly, find fulfillment in what she does. Kim also shares 3 LOVE STRATEGIES you apply can apply in your business.
So many times, we keep working on things that we detest instead of on the things we are passionate about. This is an unhealthy place to be and that needs to change now!
Tune in for part 1 of the L.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework where Kim takes you on a fascinating transformational journey of Working Smarter Not Harder, one letter at a time!
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01:32 One Letter at a Time
04:10 The Root of Procrastination
06:57 Step 1: Love What You Do
07:30 Step 2: Love the People You Work For
09:23 Step 3: Love Yourself
Holy moley. I did something BIG.
I rebranded the podcast.
This is the first episode under the new name and shares an explanation for the rebranding and what you can expect from me and the podcast in the future.
Thank you, as always, for supporting me and the work I do through your continued engagement. Your downloads, comments and feedback mean the world to me.
XOXOXO,
Kim
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Advocating for yourself is important. You could be going through a lot of hardships right now but if you advocate for yourself, you can fight it. Advocate for yourself because no one can do it better than you. Join your host, Kim Sutton as she talks to self-advocacy expert, Heather Hansen. Heather is the CEO of Advocate To Win. She is also the author of Advocate to Win. Heather was an on-air legal analyst and an award-winning trial attorney. Learn how to use the different tools at your disposal to advocate for yourself. Listen in to understand how to use the right words, choices, and much more.
“Sometimes, we get in our own way. We think that we need to be there for everybody when in fact, what we're doing is not being there for everyone or for anyone including ourselves.” -Kim Sutton
Sometimes, we are our own obstacle. We keep trying to be everywhere to get things done, which is impossible. Learn how to take back your time as Kim shares why you should stop trying to be everywhere and what to do instead to increase your productivity.
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00:45 Why You Don’t Need to be Everywhere
03:04 Move Out of Your Own Way
05:58 Enlist for Support
07:45 Let Go
Almost all of us grow up thinking that we can only ever achieve anything in life by doing more. The hustle culture is one great product of this. Day and night, we all work our life away, forgetting that the reason we do it is so we can enjoy life. But are we really enjoying and finding fulfillment in it? In this episode, Kim Sutton sits down with Crista Grasso to talk about how we can achieve more by actually doing less. Known as "The Business Optimizer," Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She imparts her wisdom and expertise with us as she talks about what makes a lean business and how we can also apply it to our daily lives. Sometimes, doing more does not necessarily equate to having more. It helps to take a step back and assess which parts you can do more efficiently and productively. Lean out in this conversation.
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“You need to find the systems, and the tools, and the processes that work for you.” -Kim Sutton
This week, Kim shares what her smartest investment this year is, (which she resisted buying for so long). Why was Kim opposed to buying it? What made her change her mind? And how did this thing create significant changes in Kim’s life? Listen in as Kim reveals what this thing is, and maybe this can create wonders for you too!
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01:37 Health and Productivity
04:40 Get Up and Move Your Butt!
08:38 Find Your Smart System
“If you don't resonate, it's okay to let them go because there's somebody else out there who's waiting for your message. And if you are cluttering your feed with people that you don't even resonate with, then you're missing the opportunity to connect with the people who need you most.” -Kim Sutton
Social media can be highly distracting. Notifications, chats, feeds, and even friend count can get somebody occupied all day. If you are an entrepreneur, you might have thought at some point that these platforms can help you scale your business. But, think… Are your ideal clients really on social media all day, every day? In this episode, Kim shares what she learned about being on 180 Facebook groups, and how to save your sanity so that you can maximize your focus for the people that need you the most.
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00:48 To Friend or To Unfriend
02:51 A Huge Waste of Time
05:05 Maximize Your Focus for Your Ideal Clients
“Don't let anything interrupt you. You need to protect your productivity. We all need to be more aware of protecting our productivity, but it starts with you.” -Kim Sutton
Tough times, social media, a whole load of tasks, notifications, the kids, your pets, a knock on the door-- you name it! There are a lot that could potentially affect our focus and productivity. Of course, that is if we allow it. Listen in as Kim shares 3 simple yet effective strategies to help you protect your productivity!
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00:48 How Tough Times Affect Productivity
02:48 Tip#1: Journal
03:55 Tip#2: Music
03:53 Tip#3: Timers
07:34 Where it Starts
Each person has their own focus method that works best for their brain type. Focus@Will provides scientifically designed music to improve your concentration. Its creator, Will Henshall, was a founding member of the British pop band Londonbeat, which saw billboard success in the late 80s and early 90s. In this episode, Kim Sutton goes deep into Will’s journey from being a musician to founding his own business. Tune in and discover why easily distracted people need a lot of stimulation to help them focus. If you need tips and strategies to increase your concentration and productivity, this episode is for you!
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Life can be too overwhelming that we forget we have the agency to choose. Because of this, we often feel stuck—be it from our limiting beliefs or the way we think others perceive us. Julia Pimsleur, the author of Million Dollar Women and, more recently, Go Big Now, is back on the show to remind us to Make the Decision, especially as women. She joins host Kim Sutton to share how we can bust our limiting beliefs and make a done decision. Take control of life and make big changes. All it takes is for you to decide to make it. Get your mindset training in this episode!
You can have a lot of external success, but if you are overworking yourself, you won't have the drive to continue. You need to have the perfect mindset, or what Julia Pimsleur would call the Go Big Mindset. Julia is the Founder and CEO of Million Dollar Women. She is also the author of several books including, Go Big Now. Join Julia and your host, Kim Sutton, to discover how to have the right values and mindsets. Learn the secret to achieving the Go Big Mindset and how it can keep you in a positive state. Also, find some key mindset practices that will lead you to true success and fulfillment.
Just like a character in an MMO, everyone has room to improve. By acquiring the necessary learnings and experiences, one can achieve the next level version of themselves. Kim Sutton talks about embracing an attitude of constant learning about ourselves and the people around us. She also delves into the power of saying no during the right moments for you to grow and realize your vision.
Having a well-planned daily routine helps increase productivity and self-fulfillment. But if you try to fit in too many tasks in just a few hours, that would most likely spell trouble. Kim Sutton talks about how she learned this the hard way by overwhelming her bullet journal to the point of becoming out of control. She shares the right approach to make your day-to-day schedule much more rewarding, especially for your mental health.
We are aware of the basics of physical fitness – working out, following a fitness diet, doing a certain routine. But how aware are we of the things that we should be doing to take care of our inner well-being? We are often faced with inner roadblocks such as insecurity, self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelming stress that hinder our growth. Kate Eckman, the author of The Full Spirit Workout, joins Kim Sutton for an inspiring talk about getting over these less-tangible barricades in order for us to actualize our full potential. Learn to shed all the negativity inside of you and experience collective healing to be able to create a more fulfilling life.
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We always want to hire the best people for our business. This should also be the case when it comes to our health. In today's conversation, Kim Sutton discusses why we should choose our doctors wisely. Sharing her experience coming out of a mental health facility, she shows the importance of knowing our rights and responsibility to find the people who want the best for us and not just the money. Follow Kim as she takes us deeper into her story.
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Our bodies bear the brunt of our constant hustle. We can get so lost to working so hard thinking that it’s the only way we can produce more when, in fact, it impacts and lessens our output. In this episode, Kim Sutton discusses how physical health, or the lack thereof, impacts our productivity. She shares her personal experience of struggling with sleep deprivation and its toll on her life as a whole. Join Kim as she offers insights on productivity and why it goes hand in hand with our health.
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The path in pursuing your goals and dreams will always have moments of overwhelm, which can directly impact your wellbeing and mental health if not appropriately addressed. The solution to this starts within yourself, all with the help of the right mindfulness practice. In this episode, Kim Sutton talks with the Executive Wellness Coach and CEO/Founder of Prananaz, Naz Beheshti. Immerse yourself into their discussion focused on the meditative way of changing your life perspective, putting everything to a pause, and taking a breath. By discovering how to do mindful self-check-ins, you become a step closer towards a better you.
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It’s easy to attribute the struggles we have between our ears to various external factors but at the end of the day, it is we who should take full responsibility for our own mental health. Kim Sutton knows this from her personal experience of having to struggle as a mother and entrepreneur at the same time. In the age of social media, it is very easy to fall victim to the comparison trap, subject ourselves to unattainable standards of success, and suffer mentally as a result. In what ways are you struggling with mental health as an entrepreneur? More importantly, what are you doing to address them? If you aren’t already, it’s high time you should.
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“You create your own reality… Start with your thoughts--your thoughts are either attracting things to you or repelling things from you based on the way you think.” - Christy Whitman
Achieve unimaginable success in your life and in your career! In this episode, Kim and Christy Whitman share fundamental principles and laws in life that will turn your dreams into a reality. Tune in and find out how to use your inner energy to attract opportunities so you can live the dream and see your business grow. Focus on the blessings, be positive, and always look for the good in everything- that’s how you change your trajectory in life.
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Highlights:
03:07 Create Your Own Reality
16:50 Everything Is Energy
22:11 Being An Empath Is Beautiful
25:35 Law Of Attraction
31:42 Law Of Sufficiency And Abundance
41:29 Shift Your Words In The Abundance Side Of The Spectrum
47:00 Be In Alignment And Create The Momentum
52:36 Get Out Of Contrast
“You are a very valuable component of friendship and love when you FULLY listen to hear what other people are saying. That is the way to formulate long-term relationships and find the love that you're missing.” -Marc Stern
This month’s theme is about emotional and spiritual wellness! In connection to that, Marc Stern of Need2BHeard sits as our guest today. This conversation revolves around the art of mindful listening. Kim and Marc talk about what makes talking about your feelings so hard and what listening to hear involves. Marc also shares what the most important part of being a professional listener is and how to create a safe forum for people to feel heard. Being left alone to our pain and fears is the loneliest place to be. Tune in and find out how you can fill that void for yourself and for others!
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Highlights:
01:39 Why Talking About Your Feelings Is Hard (SO Hard!)
09:58 Filling the Void
17:25 How to Listen
27:46 Creating A Safe Forum
35:20 Stay Calm
39:42 Insert Gratitude
45:19 How to Make People Feel Heard
Every entrepreneur and corporate employee has suffered from burnout one way or another. The only way to escape such a challenging state is by setting boundaries the proper way. In this episode, Kim Sutton sits down with Jennifer Bassman to explain the right time to say no, the dangers of becoming over-achievers, and the best way to delegate work to the appropriate people. Listen to this meaningful discussion that wraps up one month of conversation about confidence and boundaries. Make your working life better today by realizing your strengths, embracing your weaknesses, and harnessing the power of self-care and respect.
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What do entrepreneurship and puberty have in common? It may sound like a weird question but Kim Sutton knows from her experience as a businessperson and as a parent that there is one critical point of comparison between the two. Have you ever felt the pressure of doing something for your business just because everyone is doing it? Have you ever felt a fear of missing out on the next big thing in marketing, the hottest course, or the newest piece of software? That stage of succumbing to peer pressure is what Kim calls entrepreneurial puberty. You might know it by another name – shiny object syndrome. Listen in and learn why entrepreneurs have to go through their own period of puberty and how you can overcome yours.
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“After you get the clarity and the confidence, who knows how high you can go!” -Kim Sutton
Confidence and cockiness are two opposite things. You can’t have both for it contrasts the other. So how do you gain confidence and keep cockiness at bay? In this episode, Kim relates how she felt both and how it affected her business, family, and personal life. Tune in and hear what helped her regain confidence and experience abundance like never before!
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Highlights:
00:20 The Confidence Trap
04:46 Quit Insulting Yourself
07:00 Don’t Give Up!
“Clarity helps me say NO to the opportunities which aren't for me. And to say NO for the opportunities which don't pay what I know I'm worth.” -Kim Sutton
The best thing about being an entrepreneur is the privilege to be of service to others. Yet, even the most successful businessman cannot serve everyone. So how do you find your niche? The best place to start is YOU! Gain clarity about what you truly want to do. Join Kim as she shares a simple practice you can do to gain clarity of who you are as an entrepreneur while maintaining boundaries and getting paid for what you’re worth.
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Highlights:
00:40 What Do You Do?
05:00 When Clarity is a Blur
08:37 Have Your NO List
“If you practice safe success, you can take care of yourself so that you can continue, and not sabotage it in some way that surprises you.” -Bridgit Dengel Gaspard
The worst moment ever: when you’re almost there then suddenly you’re stuck! Bridgit Dengel Gaspard calls this phenomenon, “The Final 8th”. In this episode, Kim and Bridgit unlock the mystery behind this strange event. What is the Final 8th? Why do many get stuck right before the finish line? What goals and practices can be detrimental to success? Most importantly, how can you move towards your goal fast while having fun along the journey. Press play and discover the enchanting path of safe success!
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Highlights:
02:35 The Final 8th
09:51 Mirage Goal
13:58 Voice Dialogue Technique
22:24 Practice Safe Success
29:50 Are You Having Fun?
37:30 What Rules Are You Living By?
41:09 Say YES to Yourself More!
51:23 “Live As If Any Moment You Could Get the Absolute Good News”
"Hope can bring to light a lot of things that you have deep inside you. If you can keep that hope alive and feed it daily with something wonderful, you will find out that your avenues for growth are huge and available to you all over the place." -Marie White
“You’re on mute.” -We hear that often on our zoom meetings. But today, we will talk about being “mute” in the business setting. In order to survive, we let our society force us to conform to a norm, which does not fully resonate with us. Many have muted their own story- the very reason they started their business- in order to survive. In this episode, Kim and author Marie White discuss why you should share your voice, and how you can keep sharing it in this modern world. Also, listen to tips and information you can use to protect yourself, your business, and your network even if the web decides to “de-platform” you. The call to go back to real conversations has never been more urgent. Find your voice and move forward with hope with today’s conversation.
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Highlights:
01:54 Keep the Hope
04:33 On Mute
08:09 Platform Troubles
16:07 Be Careful What You Google
20:16 Back to Conversations
26:22 Protect Yourself
28:19 Be Comfortable with Sharing Your Voice
33:33 What Hope Can Bring
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"Leaders have to be the first at embracing change and innovation within themselves so that their people can too." -Rodney C. Burris
If money was not an issue, what would you do for free? Join Kim and Rodney C. Burris for a refreshing conversation about leadership and building a stronger team, with each member operating at their zone of genius. Listen as Kim and Rodney talk about the importance of getting perspective, nipping the root of unproductiveness, 4 zones from which one can operate, leading with heart, and listening to the gut-brain. Rodney also stresses what a leader should have, do, and be to facilitate team connection and elicit optimum performance. Press play and discover how to be free from stress and move towards your peace place!
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Highlights:
01:44 The Uninvited Speaker
09:55 The Heart of Being a Leader
20:58 What Zone are You Operating From
32:55 The Gift of Being Cognizable
40:38 The Ultimate Approach to Building a Stronger Team
48:38 Freedom from Stress, A Place of Peace
55:47 It Comes Down to Perspective
01:01:45 The Best Place to Start
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"Our career is not something that we do. Those things should be expressions of who we are because you can't ever do anything outside yourself." -Rodney Burris
Most people who look successful in their careers are in reality, stressed out instead of living with a sense of fulfillment. If that sounds like you or someone you know, this episode will help you move out of that phase. Join Kim as she interviews Rodney C. Burris, a sought after speaker, development coach, and published author. Kim and Rodney relate their struggles and lessons learned to keep their business and personal life balanced. Going all-in does not guarantee success. Break the wall that keeps you from thriving! Your business is not a reality survival show. Abundance will knock at your door today!
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Highlights:
02:01 Passionate About Everything
10:59 Chronic Sense Of Complacency
24:11 Rise From Zero
28:12 Surviving vs. Thriving
32:20 Part Of Business Is Our Story
37:09 What is a Career?
“You don't need to have all the answers sometimes. The best answers that you can give yourself is silence.” - Kim Sutton
Worrying is human nature. Yet, worrying can become worrisome when it begins to take control of your life. Kim found herself in that mire for 40 long years! Today, we hear how Kim got her peculiar childhood nickname and how it adversely affected her life, health, relationships, and business. As Kim shares how she greatly benefited from learning to let go, envision yourself happier with peace of mind and youthful glow. Learn about simple ways you can do today to stop excessively worrying and regain your control. How simple? Tune in, and you'll find out!
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Highlights:
- 01:20 The Worrywart
- 08:52 Sit Still & Listen
- 12:05 How to Letting Go Of Worry
- 16:05 What Should Be In Your Top Priority
“Remember that just because something worked for you yesterday doesn't mean that it's going to work for you today… Push, pause, reevaluate, and determine a new course.” - Kim Sutton
This year, 2021, is the year for a great reset. It's time to redefine what your dream life is truly like. You have the power to change or eliminate the things that made you unhappy and unfulfilled in the past. In this episode, Kim shares with us her great resets, lessons learned, practical applications, and blessings she received after taking the courage to protect her worth. If you are still being enslaved by other people's emergencies or demands, if you are still being mistreated, if you're still sleeping with your phone, or if you feel an emptiness in your life, press the play button because this podcast is for you! If all the hustling gives you more stress than success, pause and reevaluate because you deserve a better life.
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Highlights:
00:53 The Great Reset In My Marriage
03:13 The Great Reset In My Value Of Self-worth
08:04 The Great Reset With My Clients12:47 Let Go Of The Stress
18:58 The Great Reset In My Business
25:51 Set Boundaries
“We deserve to be able to have fun in everything that we're doing.” - Kim Sutton
Welcome to the new season of Positive Productivity Podcast!
Thank you for tuning in for the past 600+ episodes and for being with us along this journey. Your support is greatly encouraging.
Like to many areas of our life, 2021 sees the Positive Productivity podcast evolving and adapting to the times.
In today’s episode, Kim shares her great reset and new changes to look forward to! If you are feeling tired, stressed out, or unhappy in your business, this podcast is for you. Like our past seasons, the focus is still on simplifying your business, so you can have more time to do the things that truly make you happy and feel alive. Jump in and let's start the year with an inspiring topic to keep you motivated and find enjoyment in your work.
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Highlights:
00:59 Cutting Back
05:49 Stop SHOULDING!
09:44 How To Play In Your Business
19:45 2021 New Themes
26:27 Exercises & Fitness
“You don't have to wear yourself thin in order to give the best.” - Elizabeth Hughes
Are you feeling stressed out, tired, listless, and unproductive? If so, get some sleep! It is the secret to productivity everybody is missing. Often we find ourselves awake and working when we should be sleeping. Join Kim and Elizabeth Hughes as they talk about the direct correlation between sleep and productivity. They discuss how a deep restful sleep helps in the overall physiological processes, which in turn equates to efficiency and functionality. On top of that, get some helpful tips on how to get the best out of your diet, experience better sleep, say NO without guilt and arguments to buy yourself more sleep time, and build a healthy concept of relaxation. We've always had a blind spot in medicine. But everybody, doctors themselves included, needs to give themselves the sleep they deserve. This is the real antidote to stress. So before you pop another pill, make sure to check out today's episode!
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Highlights:
02:24 Sleep Is Productive
10:00 Healthy Lifestyle
16:17 Find Your Purpose
23:18 Stress & Sleep Together
30:39 Setting Boundaries Around Everything
45:11 Effect Of Stress
48:08 Self Healing
55:31 Learn & Listen To Our Patients
“Don't try to appeal to everyone… Be who you are, figure out the right people, and then it opens up this whole world of awesome options.” - Matt Johnson
Have you ever dreamt of making the world a better place? That's a very noble passion. And by having that goal, you're already sparking the most important change you could ever make- a change in yourself. Of course, you want to widen and deepen your influence in the most profound way. So this week, Kim and Matt Johnson, the author of MicroFamous, share how we can start moving toward that goal in a realistic way. Matt answers fundamental questions such as: Where do we begin to make a change? Who can we begin creating that change with? What things should we focus on? How should we spend our valuable resources? Why should we narrow our scope? Making an impact is tedious, extensive work and it does not happen overnight. But it is possible! If you have a life-changing message, tune in for priceless wisdom and practical steps you can do to make sure your message reaches the right people in the right way and the right moment.
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Highlights:
02:35 Start With Where You’re At Right Now
10:08 Podcasting
15:32 Focusing One Thing At A Time
27:57 Focus At The Right People
31:49 Finding The Right People
37:22 Go Wide Then Go Deep
42:00 Micro Famous Guy
46:54 Famously Unavailable
"Take personal responsibility for your own progress." -William Hung
Rejections in real life are more painful than a big fat "NO" from Simon Cowell. But what if you received both? If you're a fan of American Idol, you'll love today's conversation with William Hung. You may remember him from season 3 with his version of "She Bangs" and how he raise to fame after receiving that dreaded "NO". If you're wondering what he's doing now, you'll be surprised to know that he's serving on a different stage as a motivational speaker. He helps his clients uncover and share their inspiring stories to the world. In this episode, Kim and William talk about facing rejection with grace, "gamifying" your business, life hacks to be more free, and a better way to look at mistakes. If you're thinking of becoming a speaker one day, listen as William shares the secret to a good speak in presentation!
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Highlights:
03:52 Exploring The World Of Speaking
08:58 Professional Poker Player
14:15 Word NO Is Not The End
19:20 Champion By Choice
24:14 Be Open To New Ideas
31:28 New Opportunities
34:35 Turn Stories To Inspiration
35:58 Mistakes: Own It!
"To be successful, it doesn't require resources. It requires being resourceful." - Brandon Fong
The solution to your sales pickles is here! This week, Kim interviews Brandon Fong, an Entrepreneur, Marketer, Author, & World Traveler. Brandon is currently on a mission to help 10,000 millennial entrepreneurs achieve success without sacrificing their health and family. Kim and Brandon talks about the power of connection, intelligent hustle, fear-setting exercise for decision making, and building value in your personal and professional life. Brandon also shares the common mistakes entrepreneurs make in expanding their network, how to uncover surface level feedback, and why every entrepreneur must cultivate resourcefulness. Tune in and hear Brandon's 3 Step Magic Formula for developing authentic connections!
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Highlights:
02:48 From Self-conscious To Entrepreneur
08:48 Intelligent Hustle & Unintelligent Hustle
12:25 Entrepreneurship In College
18:40 Fear Setting Exercise
21:46 7-Figure Millennials
23:5 Do Not Let Your Past Control You
32:13 Magic Connection Method
41:35 Dig Deeper To The Real Issues With Conversation
47:11 Wedding Postponed
51:27 Continue Growing Even With COVID
“We are all meant to sleep well. It’s just a matter of figuring it out and turning that around.” - Martha Lewis
Are you sleeping as much as you should?? For many, getting a good night's sleep is a constant struggle. There are some who stay up late to finish work while others face a constant battle with their busy minds.
In this episode, we’re going to address this issue with Martha Lewis, a Certified Sleep Like a Boss Consultant. Martha expounds on the environmental and biological factors that adversely affect sleep patterns, and how to naturally adjust your circadian rhythm so that you are not only getting enough sleep but a sweet sleep at that. She also lists the reasons we should stop neglecting our sleep right now and live a healthy life. Tune in and find out how to win at your nightly sleeping battles and find your bedtime “sweet spot” at last!
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03:01 Struggles With Sleep
06:28 Establish A Healthy Sleep Pattern
11:43 Sleep & Health Issues
17:14 Sleep Deprivation and Its Effect on Productivity
21:51 Finding Our Sweet Spot
26:42 Cortisol Can Affect Sleep
31:48 Strategies To Sleeping Better
“Once you're clear on what you want to initiate, you don't have to wait for anyone; you don't even have to ask for permission. You have all the potential capacity within yourself to go into action.” - John Cole
What does your body graph say about you? If you're trying to find out what your purpose is, this episode may well resonate with you. Today, Kim sits with John Cole, an Expert Human Design Analyst. John explains how your Human Design Chart can help you be at peace with yourself. He also interprets what the channels, colors, and line activations represent and how it relates to your profile and what impact you can create. More importantly, learn how these concepts can help you build a strategy around your personal growth and relationships. Your energy works in surprising ways! Tune in and discover your manifesting potential!
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05:09 Body Graph
07:26 Human Design Chart Explained
16:48 Types Of Human Design
27:31 Emotional Authority Center In Our Body
37:29 Planetary Symbols
39:10 Significant Colors In The Body Chart
53:09 Tribal Channels: Impact On The World
1:05:31 Line Profile: Phase Of Life
1:14:22 The Manifester Strategy
“Unlock the talents you were given to be the best that you can be, and also to be the best that the world deserves from you.” - Curt Mercadante
There’s a reason why everyone is born unique. Otherwise, no change will take place and no miracles will happen. But the journey is not easy- from identifying your gifts to finding courage to actually live it, and let alone impact the world. In this episode, Kim sits with Curt Mercadante, the author of the bestselling book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. Curt is an expert in helping others build authority brands and today, he shares the strategies, mindsets, and values that serve as prerequisites to unleashing your talents and following your passion. The “Greats” we know in history are all normal people like us. But what helped them to make a difference is their standing out as different. Listen in and be ready to show up in your most authentic self!
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04:35 From Success To Guilt
10:51 Politics In Wealth And Entrepreneurship
15:42 Faith Versus Belief
21:11 Entrepreneurial Mindset
26:53 Scarcity Mindset To Reprogramming
32:02 Use Your God-Given Talent To Your Utmost
42:34 Authenticity: Know And Be Who You Are
“There is no right path to becoming an entrepreneur- everyone has their own path.” - Kimberly Weitkamp
Our society loves to put pressure on us, trying to shape us into its norms. But it is important to remember: No person & no situation can define how your journey is going to look like for you. Your way of navigating it, is what gives it value and meaning. In this episode, Kim and Kimberly Weitkamp talk about how we can own our journey. They talk about the importance of working with the right people as opposed to being tolerant, talking with your clients in their language, setting boundaries for yourself, showing up with your authentic self to gain trust, hunting for your ideal clients, and having sufficient self-time. Tune in and discover how you get back on track. You don’t want to be a sidekick. Take control, it’s your journey and you are the main character!
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04:44 From Scratch To Growth
07:31 Know Who You Work With
17:31 Know Your Boundaries
21: 36 THE Golden Thread
26:10 YOU Have To Be In YOUR Marketing
32:53 Ideal Clients
36:35 Life Before Becoming An Entrepreneur
39:09 Work What You Love
“Who you already are is your unique gift.” - Noelle Cordeaux
“Life is a journey”- sounds so overrated. But for us who are still along the way and understanding life, having a guide is absolutely a lifesaver. But with the choices laid before us, how do we know which one serves our needs? In this episode, Kim and Noelle Cordeaux talk about the subtle differences between a coach, a mentor, and a therapist so you can save yourself a lot of trouble before you hire one. Noelle also shares the benefits of being authentic rather than humanizing just so one can appear “perfect”, especially those who are seen as “leaders” of their own company. Your hesitations and what ifs are slowly stealing away your future! Tune in and discover how to hack your brain so you can make decisions better!
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04:26 Fake It Till You Make It
10:37 Heart-Centered Business
17:07 The ICF (International Coaching Federation)
23:19 With Or Without Accreditation?
25:56 Therapy versus Coaching versus Mentors
35:06 Community Building For Each Other
40:15 Why Being in Middle Age is Awesome
“When you show up, come early, to be prepared, and show up with your heart.” - Mitchell Levy
What do entrepreneurs need in order to grow their business? This week, Kim and Global Credibility Expert Mitchell Levy answer that question by diving deep into how entrepreneurs should show up. Credibility is an important aspect of entrepreneurship. But what does it mean and how do you build a solid credibility? Mitchell shares how to gain your clients’ trust, why careful preparation is needed when you show up, what place should failures take in your life, and why punctuality is more serious than you think. Also, listen as Mitchell talks about 4 things business owners can tap into to scale their business and the secret to making your profile a client magnet. Click the play button and join in for another fun-filled yet practical and meaningful conversation.
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01:49 Credibility Defined
07:28 Credibility Of A Business Owner
10:04 Come, Prepare, Show-up
18:01 Business Automation
29:13 CPOP: Customer Point Of Pain
34:59 Dot Com Days To Book Publishing
41:59 Two Superpowers
“There is nothing stopping you from taking that biggest crisis that knocked you down and transforming yourself. It could be the boldest, most amazing version of yourself that shows up if you just do the work.” -Debi Silber
Time heals all wounds definitely does not apply to the heartbreak caused by betrayal. As unfair as it is, the victim is left to figure out how to put the broken and smashed pieces of his/her life back together. Needless to say, it is a cruel journey ahead. But what if you can use that nightmare to create a stronger, better, and more beautiful version of yourself? In this episode, Kim interviews Debi Silber, the Founder of Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT) Institute on how to do just that. Kim and Debi kick this conversation off by discussing the difference between resilience and actually being transformed. Debi also talks about the 5 stages of transformation, 3 discoveries about betrayal that will make you believe that healing is possible, how to stop betrayal from repeating itself, how to deal with family betrayal, how self-betrayal manifests, and why you should be deliberate about the motive behind extending forgiveness. Of course, we all want transformation, but where do we even begin? Listen in as Debi shares 4 questions to guide you out of victimhood to victory!
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02:02 Lied to, Cheated on, and Deceived
08:54 Transformation in the Process
14:52 Are You Self-Betraying? Answer These 4 Questions
17:08 3 Discoveries About Transformation
20:04 Why Self-Betrayal is the Worst!
25:51 The Reason Behind Repeat Betrayal
28:36 5 Stages of Transformation
35:12 Out of Victimhood
42:44 From Betrayal to Breakthrough!
"One of the things that hurts us in terms of sales is we when really the only problem is, we're talking to the wrong people."
Have you ever felt that you're not good at sales and never will be? Or have thought that what you offer may not be valuable enough? If this sounds like you, tune in to today's episode and let's break those mindsets with sensible and practical wisdom. Kim and Michelle Shaeffer talk about regaining your confidence so you can reach success in no time! As an Award-winning blogger and author, Michelle provides particulars on how to write a blog or speech that attracts traffic. She also let's us in on some premium tips and priceless information about coaching, speaking, podcasting, sales and sales offerings, finding the right clients, and more! Authenticity and confidence is the key and we'll dive more into that, no boring stuff, only real-life applications with a pinch of humor. Don't miss today's episode!
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04:01 Website Design To Blogger
10:29 Be Who You Are
14:57 Best Blog Post
22:12 Transition To Coaching & Consulting
33:12 Take Ownership
39:57 Finding The Value & The Right Client
48:40 Don’t Make Decisions For A Potential Client
54:06 Difference In Selling Your Program, Coaching & Consulting
"Recognize that you are stronger than you think and it all boils down to knowing your worth, loving yourself, and attracting all you deserve." - Simone Allison
Is your current relationship making you lose yourself? Today, Kim and Simone Allison will lead you towards the journey of finding yourself and thriving again. Many women go through a difficult relationship in the hands of a narcissist. But only a few find the courage to free themselves of this misery, at times because of some understandable and plausible causes. Yet, the question that everyone must ask is: Is your happiness worth staying in this relationship for one more day, or month, or year? Learn how you can move out of victimhood, speak your needs, live your truth, regain your worth, and voice your worth so that you can attract everything you deserve and nothing less. Also, discover practical ways you can set boundaries and expectations, be accountable, and finally, move on to a fresh start. Listen in and you'll be surprised to know that some of the worries holding you back aren't as bad as you think they might be!
“Getting un-busy was about first getting a lot of those commitments off my plate so that they became a lot more manageable mentally and physically.” ~Garland Vance
Garland Vance was busy being busy when his doctor told him words he didn’t expect. “Your being busy will kill you.” Garland’s subsequent research not only changed him, but is on course to save the lives of many.
Listen as Garland and Kim Sutton share their own stories of being busy, the health implications each faced as a result, and the journey of their individual recoveries from busy-ness.
Show Notes02:25 Kim’s sleep deprivation
04:03 Garland’s journey
09:31 Kim’s prescription
10:18 Garland’s thesis
13:31 Getting un-busy
16:11 Getting shit done
21:22 Knowing which goals to pursue
22:55 Working with his wife
25:04 Why Kim started her business
27:05 Defaulting to yes vs. defaulting to no
31:28 Purposeful, productive and peaceful
32:36 Purposeful Parentpreneurs
34:55 Girl Scouts
36:22 Controlling busy within the family
38:40 Prioritizing together over to-dos
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“Ayahuasca is well known for it’s visionary properties and bright colors and light shows and that sort of thing. It’s also well known for cleaning - that is energetic, physical, emotional and spiritual cleaning or purification.” Zach Poitr
In 2009, while suffering from anxiety, depression and general discontent for his life, Zach Poitr was introduced to Ayahuasca and took a journey to Peru. His life was changed forever.
In this conversation, Zach expands Kim’s knowledge about herbal medicine. They talk about the visionary experiences associated with Ayahuasca, as well as discuss how a retreat works, what attendees can expect and more. In addition, Zach and Kim discuss common medical treatments, the state of legalizing controlled substances for medical reasons, and more!
Highlights:
02:03 What is Ayahuasca?
04:51 Ayahuasca’s healing reputation
07:18 Is Ayahuasca legal in the United States?
11:11 Ayahuasca (tea)
15:03 Healing with Ayahuasca
16:47 The visionary experiences
30:37 PTSD and Ayahuasca
34:43 MDMA
38:15 Ayahuasca vs. antidepressants and opioids
39:42 Kim’s thoughts on the FDA
44:54 Prepping clients for Ayahuasca retreats
48:13 Kim committed to mental hospital
50:15 Zach’s Ayahuasca journey
55:13 Go through a season
56:42 Human design
1:00:36 Considerations before a retreat
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“A landing page is simply an intentional conversion point where you’re trying to address a specific audience with a specific challenge with a specific solution.” - Bob Sparkins
Bob Sparkins has been with Leadpages since its early days. He was customer number 43 when he signed on on their first day in 2012. In 2014, Bob joined Leadpages as a full-time employee, and to this day teaches customers how to succeed with the product.
Listen as Bob and Kim talk shop, discussing split testing, brand consistency, mistakes entrepreneurs make on the landing pages, pop-ups and more!
Highlights
03:29 Bob’s background with Leadpages
06:45 Thinking about where you send people
09:01 Split testing
10:36 Consistency (from ads to landing page to thank you page)
17:00 Be willing to be more of you
22:11 What is a landing page?
25:53 Segmentation
28:00 Picking a niche
33:35 Knowing which sandbox you want to play in
36:53 Common mistakes on landing pages
41:45 Making URLs easier
45:30 Pop-ups
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“Our brain is like a computer. It’s like a hard drive. It’s a storage unit. And it only has a nature and a goal that are the same and that’s caring about the survival of the body. It will do whatever it takes to make sure that your physical form — your body — is in survival mode 100% of the time.” - Susan Dascenzi
When Susan Dascenzi and I hopped on a quick call to catch up, I had no clue it was going to lead into me getting an incredible coaching session. But, when it started getting good, I knew I had to take it to the airwaves so my community could benefit as well.
Listen as Susan and I dig deep into my money mindset issues, my struggle with procrastination and consistency, and a comparison of reward vs consequence goal setting methods.
Highlights
04:20 Procrastination and lack of motivation
06:21 How we take the world in
07:34 Broken promises
08:40 The programs that are downloaded
12:11 Avoidance
12:48 The next level
15:27 Mixed feelings about winning
17:46 Our brain vs. our mind
23:44 Rewards vs. consequences
34:28 Consistency
35:56 How to kick the buts
38:21 A worth issue
42:51 Boundaries
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“You need to be self-centered. People need to invest in themselves… You are a single entity and you need to find out what's going on with you and then make those decisions based upon what makes you unique.” - Dr. Anthony G. Beck
This week, Kim and Dr. Anthony G. Beck reveal the secret to true productivity. We’re not talking about software, and plug-ins, and complicated tech stuff. We’re talking about creating an environment conducive to productivity and prioritizing your health. Everybody is telling you how to be healthy, whether directly from a health coach or indirectly from advertisements and social media. The thing is, the only way for you to be healthy is to understand what your body needs and the context around your lifestyle. If stress, anxiety, or depression is getting the best of you, listen as Dr. Beck discusses 4 factors you need to consider before you resort to medication. Also, find out how to determine which diet is best for you, why exercise and play is crucial to being functional, and what misconceptions about health have misled most people for so long. Of course, health is not limited to your physiological make up. Rediscover activities that deserve a sweet date on your calendar. Your well-being is an investment that guarantees the highest ROI. So don’t go for the bandwagon. It’s a personal matter. Remember: Taking care of yourself is taking care of your business.
Bonus: This fun fact will change how you view sanitizers forever! Press play to find out.
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02:35 Engagement, Management, & Leadership Skills At Home
12:30 Balanced Protocol
19:19 Don’t Just Exercise, Go Play
30:24 Nutrition & Business
39:49 Stress Sores
45:44 Schedule Naptime
49:43 Different Mechanism Of Testing
56:50 Find The Right Health Coach
"To understand happiness, you have to understand positivity. Positivity is the ability to use your thoughts to change the way that you feel." -Amy Dix
Have you ever wondered, if it's true that humans are created to be happy, why do people keep searching for happiness as though they don't have it? In fact, why do you have to search for something that's already in front of you? In this episode, Kim and Amy Dix, 2-time bestselling author, share the ultimate way to happiness. Amy talks about the realistic view of happiness and sadness, being authentic in an unauthentic world, the importance of rest, and the advantage and disadvantage of automation. You'll also hear tips and wisdom to keep your focus, keep track of expenses, cut off unnecessary losses, and in giving yourself grace. Tune in! The secret to positivity and productivity is revealed today!
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02:26 Positivity In Life
11:48 Profit First
23:32 Focus On What’s Important
28:32 Time Of Creativity
38:38 Positive Life Company
41:26 Chronic Idea Disorder
46:38 Authentic Business In Unauthentic World
“Being a mindful person doesn’t necessarily mean that we face zero adversity — like life just goes so smoothly. It means that we can be with the as-is nature of life not going smoothly.” - Kristen Manieri
What speed is your “normal” during a typical day? Are you speeding through life, getting testy when other people are going too slow? Or, are you enjoying each moment?
Listen as Kristen Manieri joins Kim Sutton on the Positive Productivity podcast to have a conversation about living mindfully. They share how/when they brought mindfulness into their lives, as well as how it’s used in their businesses, self-care, parenting and more.
Highlights
02:45 10-day challenge
03:46 Kristen’s background
08:09 Not-enoughness
11:01 Hustling and comparing
15:13 Different time, different reaction
16:53 The speed we live by
21:17 Keeping the burner on medium
25:47 Making better choices
27:58 Kim address her kid’s attitude
32:39 How the podcast came to be
37:25 Quality vs. quantity
44:02 Silent retreat
47:08 Kristen’s morning routine
55:53 Teaching people how to treat us
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“A good contract is going to simply set the expectations. It sets out the respective rights and obligations.” - JP McAvoy
How do you define success? And how does your work leave others in a better place than when you met them? These are just a few of the topics JP McAvoy and Kim Sutton discuss in this episode of the Positive Productivity podcast.
JP McAvoy is a founding partner of Conduct Law, as well as the host of The Millionaire’s Lawyer podcast and the author of The Millionaire’s Lawyer: Build, Grow and Sell Your Business.
Highlights
03:01 Accountability partners
05:15 Evolving as an entrepreneur
07:45 Writing The Millionaire’s Lawyer
12:46 Branding vs. value vs. content
13:28 Paralysis by analysis
14:25 The scatterbrained approach
17:43 Scope creep
18:48 Partnership agreements
24:40 How JP chose his specialization
33:18 Markers of Success
36:57 Manifesting feelings rather than material objects
37:56 Feelings
39:17 People are people
41:36 Personal life vs. business life
54:07 Seeking out advice
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“Every networking event that you do is a potential to bring you new business. Maybe they’re not going to use your service, but they’re going to tell someone else about your product or service.” - Robin Ryan
Do you discount the benefits of networking? Are you too busy online to spend time meeting people off-line? In this conversation, Robin Ryan and Kim Sutton talk about networking in person AND online, with a focus on live events and meetings and LinkedIn.
Highlights
02:42 High performing LinkedIn connection requests and headlines
05:50 How often should you revisit your LinkedIn profile and be active?
09:30 Bad-mouthing employers and/or clients publicly
12:03 How to craft your headline on LinkedIn
13:56 How to write a powerful LinkedIn summary
15:26 Quality vs. quantity in regards to LinkedIn connections
25:05 How to use LinkedIn
30:28 Virtual coffee
35:55 Networking
40:45 Kim’s first client interview
48:09 Oprah and Dr. Phil
54:21 Creating content
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“If you can’t help your customers be accountable to themselves and get them the results, you’re never going to have a long-term business.” - Andrew Izumi
Andrew Izumi was working the 9-5 corporate job and was a top-performing sales professional making well over 6-figures when he recognized a tugging in his heart to do and accomplish more. Today Andrew is the president of eBoomz, where he teaches entrepreneurs to scale their sales.
Sales becomes much easier when we’re building the right products and selling for the right reason(s). Listen as Andrew and Kim Sutton chat about knowing who our ideal audience is, getting clear on our goals, understanding our value, the psyche of pricing and more.
Highlights
01:44 “Normal”
02:52 Overcoming adversity
05:53 Goal-setting
09:06 Deciding how to build your audience
09:45 Knowing who you want to work with
12:49 Cost and value
16:05 Team empowerment and Standard Operating Procedures
17:31 The psyche of pricing
27:04 Skimming the surface in terms of client care
30:48 Pre-selling products
32:03 What is eBoomz?
34:06 Scaling up
39:29 Accountability
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“You don’t get trademark rights through the trademark registration process. The way the trademark laws work, is just by using a word or phrase in your business, you automatically get common-law trademark rights to it.” - Joey Vitale
Does legal jargon confuse the heck out of you? Do you wonder if you need a LLC to trademark any pieces of your business? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, this is the episode for you!
Kim Sutton and Joey Vitale, the owner of Indie Law, dive into a yawn-free, easy-to-understand conversation about protecting our businesses assets. You’ll hear about Kim’s own struggles in her business, how many business owners assume (and act) incorrectly, and the truth about trademarks.
Highlights
07:44 Becoming a lawyer
10:20 Contracts
12:20 Pre-call questions
15:15 Mutual integrity
19:31 The legal stuff businesses should do
21:27 To LLC or not
23:08 Co-mingling assets
29:50 Getting to the heart of trademarks
43:37 What can you trademark?
50:24 Figuring out the time levers
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“Make your dreams happen by saving time for them.” - Tim Campos
Who controls your calendar? Do you? Or is your time at the mercy of other peoples’ needs and/or emergencies?
Today’s guest is Tim Campos, the co-founder and CEO of Woven. Woven is a scheduling system which helps subscribers spend time on the things that matter most. Listen as Tim and Kim Sutton dive deep into the ways our calendars can work for/against us, the need for time blocking, focus and connection.
Highlights
02:30 What our calendars are good — and not good — for.
03:47 Time blocking
04:59 Reactive calendar statistics
08:20 Cal Newport Deep Work
09:14 Choosing to focus
11:10 Lessons from Facebook
19:51 The cost of task switching
20:13 How Woven came about
30:09 Kim’s podcast recording schedule
40:14 Connected, connection and community
44:52 Planning the day
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"Find a space where you can function in a positive way and share it. Stop, pause, and listen and the answers will come to you." -Nancy Gordon
What kind of leader are you? Are you the leader that you wish you were? This week, we're talking about positive leadership. We all need a dose of positivity because we all know that business and life combined already spells a lot of stress (not to mention the anxiety brought by this global pandemic). Nancy shares what authentic leadership means and how to lead positively. Learn the skills needed to create a positive culture together, overcome communication barriers, and connect with your employees' emotions. You can lead people to what they want and also get what you want in the process. Jump into today's conversation and find out how to build a system and move it efficiently and smoothly.
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Highlights:
- 03:34 Leadership Development
- 10:31 Authentic Leadership: What It Means
- 16:01 How to Handle Stress
- 21:41 Lead Positively
- 28:53 How to Listen Like a Leader: Listen Underneath
- 40:53 Excitements In The Future
“You want your superpower to be what everybody knows about you.” - Lou Diamond
Lou Diamond is a speaker and consultant who works with companies, leaders, producers and brands and helps them thrive through the power of connecting.
Listen as Lou and Kim Sutton chat about the power of connecting, focusing on your passion, understanding your value, how to be a good podcast guest and more!
Highlights
02:39 Excuses for not starting a podcast and why they’re invalid
07:07 The power of connecting
09:04 A thriving culture
12:08 Delegating and outsourcing to best in class
18:12 Sticking to the core - Less is more
20:27 Focusing on where the passion isn’t
30:29 Authors that Thrive
36:39 People, too
38:54 Being approachable
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“We all have to aggressively take our health into our own hands.” - Andrea London
Just a couple months after tying the not in 2001, Andrea London and her husband, Lenny, discovered he had stage 4 cancer. Deciding to forego the advice of the doctors, Andrea and Lenny created their own treatment plan, and, nearly 20 years later, Lenny is alive and well.
Listen as Andrea and Kim embark on an enlightening yet somewhat controversial conversation, where they discuss alternative health, marijuana, faith, depression, and more.
07:06 Stage 4 Cancer
09:41 Following the doctor’s orders vs following our instincts
15:17 Sharing their treatment, love story and Faith
17:50 Going outside of the norm and doctors
19:32 Kim’s PCP journey
19:05 Kim’s ran about the Food and Drug Administration
24:09 Kim’s commitment to health
28:00 Marijuana and CBD
33:04 Caring for the caregiver
38:33 Sharing is caring
44:08 Surviving stress
49:59 Judas and his dirty money
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“Life is life and it will continue to be hard.” - Bryan Falchuk
Nearly 500 episodes after his first appearance on the Positive Productivity podcast, Bryan Falchuk returns for another inspiring conversation with Kim Sutton.
Tune in to hear about the transformations Bryan has experienced personally, in his work, and in his relationships as well as to hear truly transparent stories from Kim and Bryan.
04:02 The power of being a guest
06:02 The struggle of doing what we love
07:10 Finding the time
11:31 Connecting ON flights
13:14 Missing the 100
20:32 Not rocking the boat
22:07 Assuming
25:29 Kim’s mental music playlist
31:37 Open Heart Clear Mind
39:06 Responding differently
43:48 Taking and giving space
45:32 Basic human needs
47:44 How Bryan writes
53:45 Transparency and authenticity
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“You have to, from the very beginning, choose the right business. And by choosing the right business is knowing yourself.” - Grant Aldrich
After seeing success an online entrepreneur, Grant Aldrich had the realization that bigger and more wasn’t what he truly aspire to have. On the contrary, what he wanted was to spend more time with his family.
Listen as Grant and Kim Sutton chat about the evolution of their entrepreneurial backgrounds, their opinions of higher education, and critical considerations for entrepreneurs.
09:00 Desiring freedom
17:21 What does Grant do now?
19:56 Why Kim started her business
29:22 Ramen
36:44 Idea generators aka entrepreneurs
37:22 Knowing who your ideal client is
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"The power within you is greater than any power outside of you. And when you know that, you have that presence with you." -Nancy Showalter
Do you feel like your life is continuously swirling in cosmic non-existence without direction and meaning? Discover a wormhole that brings you back into the present with Kim and Nancy Showalter. Nancy talks about how two words: "I AM" can change your reality and the kind of future you can have. We also hear golden bits of wisdom about the law of attraction, equality, rest, and the power of gratitude. Learn how to tap into your higher self and live your life with confidence. Tune in and find out how to create the conditions you need to attract abundance. Today's takeaway: No one can keep you from being who you want to be because growing is a choice- YOUR choice.
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Highlights:
- 02:22 The Law Of Attraction in Action
- 08:31 Reach The Higher Dimension Of Yourself
- 14:46 Your Growth, Your Choice
- 24:18 The Power Within You
- 33:27 How to be in the Spiritual Realm
- 40:26 No Empty Affirmations, Only Gratitude
- 47:37 How to Overcome Trauma: Forgive & Move On
"Stay on the journey of educating yourself. You never get to being great. You work on being great." -Michael Green
What determines a high quality of life? When you were a kid, you were often asked about your dreams. Now that you are older, your dreams might have changed as you get to know yourself better. In this episode, Kim and Michael Green, the CFO of the Flip Factor Academy talk about things that add meaning and value to your work. Michael discusses some ways to apply the "quality over quantity" principle in life, business, and books! He also shares how to create freedom for yourself without falling into credit traps, choose activities that are worth your expertise, manage finances, and give back to the community. Tune in and find out how you can recognize opportunities easier and get to your goal faster!
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- 02:01 From A Mere Boy To A Man
- 10:27 Freedom Creates Happiness
- 16:08 Quality Over Quantity
- 20:49 E-Myth Coaching
- 26:57 The Start Of Flipping Business
- 35:17 Flipping & Coaching
- 45:32 Digging Profit
“Changes do not happen in your life by coincidence... Changes happen in your life because you intentionally cause a change. Be intentional and everything that you do, because it matters.” -Jennifer Weaver
Be a healthy achiever! Accomplishments bring pride and satisfaction not until it takes a toll on our health and well-being. Today, Kim and Jennifer talk about the importance of taking a break in defeating burnout. The need for wellness is becoming more urgent as the work environment greatly shifts by the passing of generations. As a psychotherapist, Jennifer has some expert advice on how to spot a good therapist. Connectivity is vital and in every change you wish to make, remember to always be intentional. Tune in and learn how to experience wellness on a bigger level!
01:41 Nosy For A Cause
08:39 Take A Break
16:13 Characteristics of a Good Therapist
23:23 Corporate Wellness On A Bigger Level
28:46 Shifts In The Work Place
33:54 Suitable Connectivity
39:25 Be Intentional
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01:41 Nosy For A Cause
08:39 Take A Break
16:13 Characteristics of a Good Therapist
23:23 Corporate Wellness On A Bigger Level
28:46 Shifts In The Work Place
33:54 Suitable Connectivity
39:25 Be Intentional
You have the opportunity in this world [to]... impact and help many people that are looking for that little piece to get them over that hump.” -Tim Meuchel
Success is a universally elusive concept. Everybody can define the word but only a few can really give life to its meaning. If your entrepreneurial journey is a struggle, maybe you’re up for a little restructuring. Today, Tim Meuchel shares his own ups and downs and the lessons he’s learned along the way. As a fellow in business, he had his own guilt trip and seasons of nothingness. Born from his failures was the 10 Factor program, the entrepreneur’s blueprint to success which will be introduced in this episode. Tim also shares 3 things that can help you to get to where you want to be. Tune in and learn about these awesome tips and skill sets. Know your worth and hold on to it. Only then can you hear success knocking on your door.
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Highlights:
02:18 What It’s Like To Have A Good Job At A Good Company
12:12 The Road To 10 Factor
19:10 Talk More About Struggles More Than Successes
21:41 Hold On To Your Worth
28:18 The Guilt Trip
33:23 3 Things That Will Get To Where You Want To Be
38:50 Don’t Work Alone
44:40 Be Consistent
“You're never going to have the perfect team. You're never going to be the perfect manager, you're never going to have a perfect business...what matters is how we treat ourselves and how we treat the people around us as we make those mistakes so that we can become better and better all the time.” - Breanne Dyck
You have the power to build your dream team and it doesn’t have to be a perfect team. Perfect doesn’t need learning and growth and it’s definitely not a place for a visionary like you. Today, CEO Breanne Dyck joins the platform to share how to build the team that you want. She also shares some values and skills that a good leader must have to keep the team going and scale the business at the same time. Whether you’re new in business or a seasoned executive, you are worthy to feel the fruits of your success and deviate from the day-to-day stress of being in authority. Tune in and learn how to structure your business to get the results you want with a team of experts in a healthy work environment.
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02:37 Everything Lego
08:09 More Success More Stress
12:41 Visionary Pyramid
21:21 Starting A Business
32:20 Good Use Of Time
39:14 Team Zone Of Genius
48:11 Visionary CEO
“If you really want to succeed as an entrepreneur you really have to start looking at what you’re doing on a daily basis and think about what you can delegate, defer or delete.” - Scott Carson
Kim’s good friend, Scott Carson, joins on this episode of the Positive Productivity podcast for a feel good (and funny!) glimpse behind the scenes of both of their businesses. They share their thoughts on marketing, internet trolls, time management and more!
Scott Carson is known as “The Note Guy”, and for the past 15 years has been investing in distressed (mortgage) notes. He is the host of The Note Closers Podcast and is syndicated on 17+ radio stations across the United States.
Highlights
04:47 Growned/Groaned
05:53 Starting the Note Closers Podcast
11:11 Kim’s last experience with Periscope
12:06 Trolls
12:56 The results we focus on
16:25 Kim’s fear of sending emails
20:36 Kim’s podcast strategy
21:53 Busy being busy
24:03 Repurposing content
25:19 Surviving and thriving as a multi-passionate entrepreneur
31:25 Scott’s biggest blessing from his business
36:10 Scheduling our goals to happen
38:57 Letting the bad clients and stress go
41:50 Scott’s ideal life
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“If you are completely confident in yourself and you trust yourself and your trust is coming from inner trust, then it doesn’t matter what’s happening on the outside.” - Joy Idries
Life’s challenges have the ability to transform us or paralyze us. Which do you choose?
Today’s guest, Joy Idries, found herself struggling with challenges of the past when she was transformed in a weekend. Listen as she and Kim Sutton discussed the struggles which held Joy back, and the growth she experienced when she was finally able to move forward.
Highlights
04:16 Sending a shock through the system
05:28 A pattern of dangerous situations
12:39 Introductions to positive psychology
14:33 The healing retreat
18:18 From enlightenment and education to entrepreneurship
20:07 Fear and doing what’s easy
20:54 Cleaning up our vocabulary
22:18 Being grateful for the future
24:01 Next level you/Kim
27:57 Sharing our imperfections
30:55 Different types of intuition
35:04 Inner adventures
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“9 times out of 10, if something is not working in your business, most the time, it’s your messaging.” - Holly Chantal
It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it and why you do it. Tune in Holly Chantal and Kim Sutton talk about how your mindset, integrity and messaging can attract — or repel — your ideal clients.
Highlights
00:53 Fluffy text
03:13 Holly’s journey
06:47 Learning to say "no"
07:58 Recognizing who is/isn’t a really great client
10:21 Definition and Transition
19:40 Price anchoring and setting
23:29 Next level Kim
25:04 Getting the sale vs. delivering the value
27:42 Walking away from clients
29:36 Next level Holly
33:33 Dressing for “success”
35:50 Frequency of family interruptions
37:38 Teaching young children about entrepreneurship
41:32 Retirement
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As a child, Monte Wyatt was recognized by family members as being a leader, and through his education and career has been influencing others to become better leaders, themselves.
Listen as Monte and Kim chat about the importance of focus and priorities, staying in our genius zone, abundant vs. scarcity thinking, mindset and more!
Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp640.
As a teenager, Marc Guberti's mother suggested he create a blog to stay occupied. What nobody could have expected was that Marc's blog helped Marc become a multi-faceted, multi-passionate entrepreneur who, within a decade, has written over 20 books, hosted three podcasts, amassed a surprisingly large audience on social media AND developed multiple streams of income.
Listen as Marc and Kim Sutton chat about how Marc chooses his projects, how he maintains focus, the definition of good marketing, Chronic Idea Disorder, the quirks of being a multi-passionate entrepreneur and more.
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Hope Zvara was at a business mixer in her town when a conversation with a stranger took an unexpected turn and changed Hope’s future.
Listen as Hope and Kim Sutton chat about entrepreneurship, self-care, action, work-life balance and more!
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Nathan Hirsch became an entrepreneur in college when he opened a bookstore selling college textbooks. After receiving a cease and desist letter from his university due to his overwhelming success, he ventured into unknown territories where he experienced surprising results.
Listen as Nathan and Kim Sutton chat about outsourcing, finding creative solutions as entrepreneurs, the need for systems and processes in our businesses and more!
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Do you consider yourself to be a people pleaser, over-achiever, and/or not-rock-the-boater? Is saying “yes” a knee jerk reaction which you regret as soon as the words leave your mouth? If you resonate with any of the aforementioned, this episode is for you!
Nancy Levin was the Events Director at Hay House for 12 years but it wasn’t until she went through she went through a crisis that the lessons she learned from the great minds she worked with really landed with her.
Listen as Nancy and Kim Sutton chat about boundaries, mindset, confidence, perfectionism and more!
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“Our content is a conversation. And the more we step into that and feel comfortable being real, the more they get to see what it would be like to work with us.” - Deb Coman
Connecting with your audience — and knowing who your ideal audience is — is key to converting content views into revenue. Join Deb Coman and Kim Sutton as they discuss how to create and share content, the value of authenticity and much more!
Highlights
06:15 Taking the next, right, step
08:55 Right steps vs. left steps
10:50 Foreclosure
13:23 What our business doesn’t have to be
14:54 Comprehensive content marketing strategies
17:29 Kim’s challenge with over-committing
21:42 What success means
25:08 Good Better Best
29:36 Seeing the opportunities to scale
31:55 The first client Kim left voluntarily
33:23 Alignment
33:57 Defining your values
35:24 Segmentation
35:35 How Kim is using Pinterest
36:58 What to set up before hitting “Publish”
40:20 Repurposing
45:03 Knowing our audience
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“So when you hide yourself or you put yourself in the shadow, how are you serving the greater cause of this message that you were positioned to be the vessel for?” - Sue Salvemini
Sue Salvemini returns for another conversation with Kim! The dynamic duo dives deep into a discussion about intentionality, excuses, vision, value, progress and more!
06:57 Create as you go
18:29 The death of Kim’s first vision board
21:17 Security
30:17 Judgement
33:16 The relationship between grace, judgement and self-forgiveness
36:26 Perfectly imperfect
38:38 God’s children
43:11 A vessel for a greater message
45:01 The inner critic
46:38 The maximum effective range of excuses
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Which seat are you sitting in on your airplane of life?
Are you sitting in the middle seat and allowing the circumstances of life to control life? Or are you sitting in first class, enjoying the best conditions possible?
Think about it!
Mesmerized by the presence of American icons, Rachael Jayne Groover moved from Australia to the United States to create a more abundant life. And that she did! Rachael Jayne created the Art of Feminine Presence, and over the past 10+ years has impacted the lives and businesses of tens of thousands around the globe.
Listen as Rachael Jayne and Kim Sutton discuss the importance of getting out of our head and allowing ourselves to share our mission, vision and values in confidence.
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JoAnne Funch has been an entrepreneur since 1996. After relocating cross-country in 2007 following the death of her husband, JoAnne felt the need to meet people and determine her new path. Today she is a LinkedIn expert and the Chief Connection Officer of LinkedIn for Business.
Hear about the good, bad and ugly ways you can use LinkedIn to build your business as JoAnne and Kim Sutton share real-life examples.
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Following her careers in the military as well as in medical field working with executive leadership teams, Sue Salvemini took a step back to explore her values and purpose. Today Sue is the founder of Focal Pointe Consulting Group, where she works with executives and professionals who don’t feel like they make a difference.
Listen as Sue and Kim Sutton get raw and real in a conversation about gratitude, life's struggles, making a difference, following our passion and purpose and much more.
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As the oldest in his family, Rocky put himself through college by working at UPS. To his father’s urging, Rocky implemented a “yes and thank you” practice, and spent 30+ years with the company before retiring.
Retirement, however, wasn’t for Rocky, and together with a few (former) UPS colleagues, he founded 3Sixty Management Services.
Join Rocky and Kim Sutton as they chat about putting our faith in our people, process improvements, overcoming fear and much more!
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As crazy busy as an entrepreneur’s life may feel, time is never an excuse for not taking care of ourselves.
Today’s guest, Samantha Brody, is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist from Portland, Oregon who also serves clients and community members as an online entrepreneur. In addition, she is the author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From the Inside Out, which was published by SoundsTrue.
In this episode, Kim Sutton and Samantha share the importance of addressing our personal needs, and the consequences of ignoring them.
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Born and raised in New Zealand to a Canadian mother, Nathan grew his wings flying many intercontinental flights. Through his experiences with the pilots in air, Nathan discovered his love for flying and piloted for his first time at age 12.
Listen to hear how Nathan transitioned from a successful career as an airline pilot to entrepreneurship and coaching — and why!
Kim Sutton and Nathan Seaward dive deep into over-committing, quality vs. quantity, scarcity mindset, comparison syndrome, the stress of entrepreneurship and more!
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“When you’re doing your best work, you’re giving those clients the best of you, so that IS serving them.” - Dave Lewis
Amazing conversations can come out of chance encounters, and that’s exactly how today’s conversation came to be. (Hint: Kim met Jessica through Instagram — listen to hear the full story!)
Are you struggling with saying no — to yourself or others, do you wonder how to stay authentically while making money, or are you challenged while working with a significant other? If so, this conversation is for you!
02:17 Overcoming fear
02:53 Being on the same page — but different
06:23 Why Kim’s Dave doesn’t work with her
09:27 Jessica and Dave’s entrepreneurial journeys
12:51 Chronic Idea Disorder
15:27 Keeping on or stopping
16:11 Caffeinated showers
17:32 Talking and processing
18:43 The mental music playlist
20:36 Getting better at saying “No”
25:08 “Serving”
32:17 Coasting
35:59 “Someday Syndrome”
36:07 Beta launching courses
38:29 Staying authentically you on social media
39:13 Purposeful Parentpreneurs
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“You don’t want a nest egg, you want a goose. You want to buy a goose that lays eggs every month. You don’t want a nest egg. A nest egg will depreciate.” - Natali Morris
Natali and her husband worked for the news, but decided they didn’t want to be dependent on their news jobs. They taught themselves to invest in performing assets, and began investing in real estate. Now they teach others to invest in real estate, as well as teach families to empower their finances through the Financial Freedom Academy.
Listen as Natali and Kim Sutton talk about a smarter way to invest, why our finances need to be a team project and more!
Highlights
06:16 Financial lessons from Kim’s parents
12:17 How to support your significant other with healthy conversations about money
19:41 Deciding together
23:56 Shrinking your life
36:10 Every family is a business
39:25 What is your freedom number?
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“It’s not about being liked. It’s about standing for something and allowing those people to follow you.” - Keri Murphy
At twelve years old, while undergoing a pre-teen crisis, Melinda decided her role in this lifetime was to be the best person she could be. Through her career in Occupational Therapy and with indigenous healing, Melinda realized a desire to help people out of physical pain as well as helping them create the life they wanted to live.
Listen as Melinda and Kim Sutton share an enlightening conversation about boundaries, value, breathing, the mind-body connection and more. As an added bonus, Melinda walks us through an enhancing your boundaries exercise!
05:54 Being a sponge
09:25 Time, energy, focus, determination and procrastination
13:10 Occupational therapy
16:25 Becoming more selective
21:45 Awareness of the connection between our mind and our energy
22:52 Enhancing your boundaries
27:37 Feeling it in yourself
31:53 The body-mind connection and hormones
44:43 Our Catch 22
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Your mind can never return to the level of thought that it previously engaged in when you expanded by exposing it to a new way of thinking. ~ Glenn Garnes
How are you building your business? From your heart or your wallet? And, are you building your reputation from a place of giving or getting? Today’s episode will make you think hard about these points!
Glenn Garnes become an attorney to make his parents proud, but after realizing the money he was making wasn’t making him happy, closed his law practice. Today Glenn and his company focus on personal development, health and wellness and professional development. They specialize in helping people focus on their number one asset - themselves.
Listen as Kim Sutton and Glenn Garnes share how our businesses can be used to enrich lives — both our own and others’!
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As a child, Tim was anxious and fearful and had a dream of being/feeling safe as an adult. A psychology course in high school set him off on his entrepreneurial journey and he now empowers clients with the techniques to feel more safe, peaceful and prosperous.
Listen as Tim and Kim discuss self-awareness, change, mindset, their interpretations of success and more!
Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp623.
Self-employed since 1992, Marie Elizabeth Mali is a relationship coach for creatives who found herself in a cycle of giving her work more time and attention than her significant others. Listen to hear how she created a business out of the lessons she needed most.
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After a stress-related incident sidelined Sam Lui in the late 2000’s, he found himself at home caring for his children. It didn’t take him long to realize he had been so focused on his work, that he had estranged himself from his kids, and committed to changing this for the long term.
Sam’s entrepreneurial journey, like so many others, has been an evolution. Today, Sam is the owner of Agency Cinco and LocalAssist.co, where he supports clients with search engine optimization and website maintenance.
Listen as Sam and Kim chat about integrity, parentpreneurship, boundaries and more!
03:15 The importance of connection
08:47 Stepping back to become closer
12:54 Employment | Daddy | Entrepreneur Differentiators
23:47 Integrity
26:04 Not everyone is going to like everything
27:24 Personal integrity
31:40 Managing stress
33:50 Being at the beck and call of others
36:21 Pomodoro Technique and Pareto Principle
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“It’s not about being liked. It’s about standing for something and allowing those people to follow you.” - Keri Murphy
Our guest today, Keri Murphy, has over 30 years experience on-camera, and over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living.
Listen as Keri and Kim debunk the myths about perfection, flaunting, over-sharing and connecting to our audience. As an added bonus, Keri shares her formula for content creation. Get your pen and paper ready and get inspired to record your next videos!
02:37 Flaunting
04:07 When numbers can be important
05:37 The need to be liked
07:47 Relating to perfect
10:58 People who don’t resonate
17:22 Formula for Content Creation
26:16 Five Types of Videos you use in your business
28:48 Authenticity vs. transparency
40:35 When to start
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Have you ever wondered if you were doing the right thing? Have you wondered if you are on the correct life path or what your purpose of life is? In today's episode, Kim dives deep into conversation with David Adelson to discuss alignment, integrity, and the intersection of the two.
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Millie Blackwell was born into an entrepreneurial family, and grew up on her family's apricot orchard. As she saw the family business evolve, she learned valuable life and business skills which impact her still today.
Listen as Kim Sutton and Millie Blackwell share an interesting conversation about fruit farming naming conventions, the idiosyncrasies of retail organizations, the plusses and minuses of Chronic Idea Disorder, and more!
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“If you need a loan to survive, you have other things going on. If you need a loan to help grow your business, that’s where we can help be a partner.” -Mark Ritter
Mark is the CEO of MBFS, a credit union community he founded in 2001. Despite common misconceptions, credit unions offer many of the same products and services as large corporate banks. MBFS helps connect consumers with credit unions around the nation which can help them with their needs.
Mark Ritter and Kim Sutton dive into business finances and banking in a conversation about credit unions and corporate banking for entrepreneurs.
02:02 Figuring it out
04:00 The difference between a credit union and a corporate bank
08:23 The history of credit unions
18:18 The initial focus of credit unions in America
20:46 The difference between getting a business loan at a credit union and getting a business loan at a corporate bank
22:47 Kim’s family’s struggle with getting a mortgage
24:54 What MBFS does
28:25 How Kim built her first business the wrong way
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What are the mental barriers getting in the way between you and achieving your vision? Are you focusing on too much? Doing too little? Making emotional decisions too quickly? Getting caught up in not-enoughness? If any of the above resonates, this episode is for you!
Join Donnie Boivin and Kim Sutton in a raw and real conversation about the good, bad and ugly sides of entrepreneurship and the coaching industry!
Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp616.
After working for a thought leader for over 15 years, the thought leader retired and Lorianne lost her job. Corporate America didn’t have a place for her, so, at 60 years old, Lorianne started her business, LVS Consulting.
Today Lorianne works with speakers, authors and podcasters, helping them increase their online presence.
Listen as Lorianne and Kim Sutton share a friendly chat about team building, authentic audience growth, speaking vs. podcasting, entrepreneurship with a family and much more.
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Ed Squire was sexually abused multiple times as a child, and for years he hid his story. After suffering a meltdown, he realized he could no longer stay silent.
Ed is the Founder of MeTooWhatNow, a non-profit focused on helping individuals thrive after life trauma.
Join Kim and Ed as they share their Faith, stories of resilience, and the importance of sharing our message and impacting the world through our experiences.
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Michael Zipursky is a serial entrepreneur and started his first business out of high school. Through his 19+ years in business, he has started 5 companies, sold 2, and spent 10+ years coaching and training consultants on how to grow a successful consulting business. Today, Michael is the Co-Founder of Consulting Success.
Listen as Michael and Kim Sutton dive into the business practices and mindset of successful consultants and entrepreneurs.
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Alexia Vernon won Miss Junior America at age 19, however it took years before she became comfortable on stage, representing her true self. Today, Alexia is an impactful speaking coach helping entrepreneurs embrace and express their true voice.
Listen as Alexia and Kim Sutton chat about the importance and potential impact of speaking your true voice, their first speaking experiences, the entrepreneurial mindsets of men as opposed to women, online course design and more.
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The words you say, and how you say them, have the potential to change a person’s experience with you greatly. Simple words like, “thank you”, “just” and “no” have more power than you may think.
Want to know how to say more with less words? Listen as Kim Sutton and Greg Alcorn dig into every dialogue, and the slight shifts we can make to create a massive impact.
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In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to push “send” or “post” rather than “think.”
On this episode of Positive Productivity, Kim Sutton chats with Kristin Johnson, the author of “Ain’t You Got No Manners?” about online etiquette.
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Are you shaping your life? Or are you allowing outside people and circumstances to determine your yesses and purpose?
Aviv Shahar, Founder and President of Aviv Consulting, consultant to Fortune 100 and 500 companies and the host and author of Create New Futures, joins Kim for an amazingly deep and eye opening conversation which is guaranteed to change the way you look at your life and the opportunities in front of you.
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“There's absolutely no inherent reason that you don't deserve whatever it is that's in your heart that moves you, that makes you happy, and that you really want.” –Josh Wagner
To be deserving is a choice you have to make. The reasons that stops you from doing the things that make you happy, are no reasons at all but mere excuses. Life is as short as a breath. You only have a lifetime to spend on things that matters more than undeserving beliefs. Today’s podcast will help you walk towards your happiness and avoid the traps and pitfalls along your journey. Meditate on your goals and see the end result. Then, you will know that you are worth it.
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01:44 The Journey to Happiness
07:07 Meditation- The Way to Your Goals
12:26 The One Question that Changes Life
21:04 Four Traps of Traditional Goal-Setting
29:06 Cultivate Your Happiness
34:01 Worthiness
39:39 Happy Not Broke
41:39 You Deserve It
“Get to know yourself… Once you get to know yourself, you start understanding people more. And that's how you improve relationships.” –Marta Spirk
Your identity is not a label. Woman often lose their power as they give themselves up to the needs of others.
This is unnecessary for so many reasons. Stop living your life by these roles.
This episode reveals the key to self-empowerment and happiness. ‘See your beauty without a mirror’. You are more than who you think you are.
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02:15 An Empowered Woman Empowers Women
09:48 We Are More Than Just Our Labels
19:26 Doing It All- What It Means
23:59 Take a Break!
31:59 Reward Yourself
35:50 Work-Life-Balance
40:05 See Your Beauty Without a Mirror and a Compliment
43:10 Get to Know Yourself
“Look at what you believe at around age. Realize which of these beliefs no longer serve you because they're just limiting you from doing what you desire to do… Go out and just do it.”- Bettina Gordon-Wayne
Generally, it is when a woman enters motherhood that she really feels the joys of being a woman. Motherhood is a blissful, self-fulfilling role. However, as she enters her 40s, the societal norm starts to get backwards and discouraging. Learn why you should not let these beliefs hold you back and dictate who you should be and what you should do. This episode’s encouragement: Go ahead and do it. It’s your life and happiness.
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01:24 Blooming “Late Bloomer”
08:38 Step Away From That Narrow Societal Norms
16:31 Never Too Old to be a Mom
22:41 Motherhood in the Early Years vs Later Years
24:55 The Right Motherhood Mindset
31:35 The Dimensions of Pregnancy
37:16 A Real Story
46:55 Just Do It!
“Live your passion. Find out what your purpose is and live that purpose with so much passion, so much joy, because that would truly bring you positive productivity.” -Lani Yamasaki
Are you happy and satisfied with your life right now? If you feel that emptiness, then you are yet to live your purpose. Find your balance and let go of the things that burden you. Your passion is a map that takes you to where you’re meant to be. This episode will teach you how to follow that map, plus a bunch of practical tips to make your journey a little bit easier. Live your purpose. It’s the only way you can say you’ve lived to the fullest.
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01:49 Building Bridges
05:32 Repurpose What We Have
09:08 Finding Kuleana
18:50 When You’re On the Wrong Road
28:00 The 30-Day Abundance Challenge
35:46 Outsource
44:55 Building Social Legacy
48:26 Work Life and Balance
“Switch it up, turn it around, seek that quality of life, spend more time with your family, spend more time in yourself doing the things that you love, be happy and joyful. And then the money, the luck, and the coincidence will happen. It’ll all fall right into your lap.” –Steven Kuhn
Don’t chase after money; let money chase you. A high quality life does not go after money as its priority. It goes after the good things and things will happen with a certainty. That’s what today’s episode highlights as an important value that each person must cultivate for a better life. For a fact, money is essential to be able to achieve something. But, could shifting the order really make a difference? Many people live by routinely earning money and forgetting to be truly alive, and the outcome is the same. A major turn around like this might stray from a conventional perspective. But, there’s no harm in starting that now through a different approach. Afterall, we do things so we can be happy in this life.
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Highlights:
01:45 Meet the “HITman”
10:13 The Key to a Quality Life
16:59 3 Ways to Grow a Company
25:30 Don’t Give the Control to Somebody Else- Ever!
30:48 Live With NO Expectations
35:31 No Time Limits
39:20 Certainly Certain That Things Will Happen with Certainty
45:08 Live a Quality Life and Money will Follow
“There's often an opportunity for small adjustments to have a huge impact…. It's okay to start small and often, that will prove to be the biggest long term benefit, just the series of small changes over time.” –Travis Baird
If you work too hard, perhaps leaping big to achieve your goal, you’ll exhaust yourself in no time. Success is not instant nor is a race . Rather it’s a collection of the small paces that you take as you move on along the way. And as you take those steps, be ready for the boulders that may stop you- fears and burn out. Today’s podcast will help you on how to deal with them practically through simple and easy steps so you can be as productive as you can be, now and in the future.
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Highlights:
03:56 Discovering the Melody of Coaching Mindfulness
09:49 You’re Not Alone
12:45 How to Get Over Stage Fright
23:21 Mindfulness and Visualization
29:49 When It’s Time to Pause
33:27 Small Steps Towards the Big Goal
42:17 How to Deal with Burn-Out
49:14 A Moment of Stillness
“If you've got a dream… there is absolutely a way even if you can't see it yet, even if you can't see anybody else who's already done that yet. And the most important thing is to trust in that dream and trust that there is a way and keep that dream alive and stay open to the opportunities that you know you will be presented with every single day to lead you in the direction of that thing. So keep the belief and stay open.” – Bernadette Doyle
Are you still waiting for the right time to pursue your passion? Some people do, not realizing that they’re letting the opportunity pass them by. Today’s podcast bears witness to the fact that good things come if and when you do not limit yourself. Be responsible for your own success. Give permission to yourself to do what you’re meant to do. Validate your offers and validate your value with your work.
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Highlights:
02:25 Successful but Limited
09:47 Give Permission to Yourself
20:19 Take Active Responsibility
27:08 Be Clear on Your Strategy and Execute
35:07 When Obstacles Become Catalysts
38:55 Get Rid Email Addiction
43:13 Validate Your Price
48:15 If There’s A Will, There’s A Way
“I would say consistency is king... So anything you can do to focus and stay consistent with that focus is going to win out for sure.” –Joe Fier
Your entrepreneurial journey is certainly one of the most exciting yet challenging part of your story. It can be rough sailing at times and you may feel doubtful of your chosen career. Don’t give up just yet. Try these strategies on effective marketing in today’s episode. Life is beautiful with its twists and turns but it is more beautiful if you live it with grace.
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Highlights:
04:42 Coming Out of the Box
12:56 Where to Focus: Ads vs Traffic
16:47 Grow Your Email List
24:21 Pull Out Your Assets and Repurpose
29:01 Deciding on the Price
35:21 Foster Your Community
39:22 Keeping the Work Accelerating
43:46 Be Consistent
“Pay attention to what your prices are actually communicating towards people. Your prices speak with your customers, and they stir behavior, they can either be stirring them in a direction that is beneficial for both of you, or in the wrong direction.” –Janene Liston
Your pricing isn’t just about determining the right monetary value; it’s your identity. Leveraging your biz requires a profound consideration on how you place your prices. You will encounter countless struggles and challenges along your journey especially on pricing matters. You will come across various customer types that will challenge your resolve. This podcast reveals pricing strategies that premium entrepreneurs follow. It’s not about how high or how low you set them. Rather, it is how you put value primarily, to yourself and next to your target customers.
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Highlights:
02:19 The Pricing Lady
09:27 Pricing Challenges
14:07 Brands and Prices
21:12 Your Focus Group
25:32 Worthy of Your Business
32:23 3 Mindset Areas in Pricing
36:08 When Your Customers Say: “That’s Too Expensive!”
42:21 What Your Prices Say
“We all have a choice to live a vision-driven life, regardless of what your circumstances are, so you can live an epic life.” –Nada Hogan
Don’t let the clouds storm up before your eyes. Whatever you’re going through right now, look for that silver lining and continue on with your journey. Today’s podcast is about a mother, a wife and an individual who grappled with life and became the heroine of her own epic ride. Her weapons? Forgiveness, hope and a vision-driven life. This is no fantasy nor empty words. This story is a proven anecdote that mirrors the real world. Listen in and discover how to win at life.
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Highlights:
02:07 Perfect’s Not So Perfect
09:55 Living an Epic Life From an Epic Loss
12:15 It’s How to Look Backwards
18:50 A Wave of Complete Forgiveness
27:08 Uncovering the Power of Acupuncture
35:50 Rediscovering Purpose
38:44 Take Care of You
44:32 You’re Meant to Live an Epic Life!
“Before you write anything for a course or a blog post or whatever you are writing, you need to be incredibly, super clear on who you're writing it for… If you haven't gotten your ideal customer really, really deeply nailed down, then your copy is not going to connect.” –Emma Bates
Your identity is your brand. Knowing who you are as a business entity is as crucial as finding your identity as a person. Learn from today’s episode how our guest, Emma Bates, found her entrepreneurial identity and how this has helped her scale her business. Whether you’re in the season or reason or lesson stage, you have to know what really works for you and do it along with passion and really find that connection. That way, you will be able to put value in yourself, your time and your stand without having to dwell on your mistakes and really serving the ones who you can give your best to.
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Highlights:
02:24 The Super Writer and Mom
08:36 Write with Your Voice and Call to Action
15:01 What Are You Known For?
22:29 Go After Your Passion
26:45 Value Your Time
34:59 Laugh Your Mistakes Out
40:55 Stick to Your Business Rules
47:39 Know Who You’re Writing For
“Fix the roof while the sun is shining. Take care of these tasks while your business isn't in a crisis. And then you're going to have a lot more options and flexibility.” –Gerri Detweiler
Are you worried about your personal and business debts? Money is not everything, but it sure is something. In a world where families often neglect money talks, children are forced to discover it on their own as they reach adulthood. Today’s episode is a gift to listeners out there who are curious about how to get better financing. Financial security is not about how much money you have. It’s about how well you manage that money you have. Your wise decision now can be your security tomorrow.
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Highlights:
02:53 The Credit Fun Run
04:06 Bootstrapping- A Trap? or a Boost?
07:15 Raising Finance Awareness in the Family
11:35 Be Credit Smart
20:51 Your Top 5 To Strengthen Your Business Integrity
24:56 How to Cancel Debt Income
30:21 Loving One of the Best Jobs in the World
36:51 Getting Better Financing
“So many people who are struggling with death gets shut down by their friends if they try and talk about it… be prepared to open the conversation and have an honest conversation about death and about the future.”
There is no better security than preparation. We do everything to prepare for life but seldom do we remember to prepare for when it ends. Today’s topic talks on why this is necessary for both you and your family. You can protect them now and in the future. Plan ahead.
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Highlights:
01:43 A Walk to Remember
07:58 What to Say to the Downtrodden
13:28 Plan Ahead
19:14 Getting’ Ready to Roll
27:23 Follow Your Heart
35:29 Work at Your Peak Time
40:17 Talk It Out
“Embrace your mistakes… Use them as an opportunity for learning. You'll always find that you're exactly where you're meant to be.” –D.J. Chang
Mistakes are always seen in a negative light with shadows of regrets and cloud of unchangeable pasts. However, with a different perception and approach, our mistakes can lead us to our purpose. We are living beings yearning to do something meaningful for ourselves and for the world. There’s a way to follow through your mission- Be a Social Purpose Entrepreneur.
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Highlights:
01:21 40 Years of Realizing a Memoir
08:25 Trying to Save Loved Ones
14:06 The Grab-Er Done™
19:05 Green Business- Conceptualizing and Capitalizing
24:44 Respecting Our Resources
27:50 90 Days and Beyond
31:34 Embrace Your Mistakes
“Whoever you've been up to now is no sign of who you may be tomorrow… You can create a new you tomorrow; you can begin designing that new person right now. We are living, breathing beings. And that's what we get to do.” –Kelly McCausey
Protect your value; protect your money. If you’re earning less than your value, today’s podcast is for you. There’s no way you’re heading to success with a lousy disposition. Invest in your worth. That way you will be able to protect what you have. Kelly McCausey shares practical advice on how to get out of poverty mindset from her own journey of redesigning herself.
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Highlights:
02:01 Doing Online Business in the Pre-Facebook Era
10:24 Undervaluing Myself
18:03 Keeping Track of Your Accounts
26:35 Protect Your Money
33:36 Proving a Poverty Mindset
42:23 Exposure and Profit with Kelly
46:32 Design a New You
“You got to have strong boundaries with clients, you got to stick to your guns and you really have to do things in the best interest of the clients’ business. Just remember that.” –Sarah Noked
Don’t be a leaking money bucket. There’s a better way to run your business and invite more revenue. Be a master of expectations and boundaries. Develop attitudes that will help you scale your business and find a reliable OBM that matches your work style. Tune in to part 2 of Kim’s interview with Sarah Noked and learn how. Work Smart. Live Smart.
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Highlights:
02:23 Enjoying Life in the Mediterranean
07:34 How OBM’s Work
11:04 Loose Boundaries vs. Strong Clients’ Expectations
19:29 Tough Love
26:00 Don’t be a Leaking Money Bucket
32:00 Working with Clients with A Lot of Potential
39:26 Kim’s CCC Week
43:34 Wear A Tough Skin
“Just never give up. You just keep trying. We always make mistakes and stuff, but it's feedback; it's not a failure.” -Laurie Conrod
What a lovely, inspiring way to view mistakes! Laurie Conrod is an Online Marketing Specialist and the Founder on The Online Entrepreneur Club and Freedom Digital Marketing, Inc. Having spent 25 years in corporate, Laurie felt coop up and exhausted. Without second thoughts, she decided she’s done with it. Currently, she helps other people create systems to have more time freedom.
There is no better way to describe your dream life as being able to do what you want and be with the ones you love. But can you do that while growing a profitable and sustainable business? Kim interviews Laurie on how to make your business running on autopilot. Discover the amazing power of the internet!
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Highlights:
02:17 Value Time Freedom
08:23 From Corporate to Entrepreneurship
16:22 How About Putting Up Some Ads
25:30 Helping People Sustain Their Business
35:26 Marketing Thrills
37:13 Earning Money While You Sleep
41:41 Saving Hours with Tools
44:42 Common Mistakes
“What opportunities are you missing out because you're busy doing other things or because you just don't want to deal with it?”
How do you do smart business? Chris Parker, a serial entrepreneur, Website Monetization Professional, Online Safety, Security and Privacy Expert and Founder of My IP Address, is here to help. You’ve probably heard or even visited his site. But, more than that, Chris has a lot more to offer.
Almost certainly, the hardest moment in an entrepreneur’s life is deciding what business is scalable enough to pursue. Chris shares his early endeavours and how his altruism paid off extensively. Listen in as Kim and Chris talks about creating a business framework that will help you rethink how you do your biz.
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Highlights:
02:29 Starting Of Turns a Bummer
07:36 Early Endeavours
13:26 myIPadress.com
17:40 How to Deal with Threats
21:09 What is Google AdSense and When to Use It
24:55 Hire A Coach
32:47 Don’t Mess Up the High Earning Season
37:48 The Value of Diversification
40:29 What is VPN For?
“What I want to encourage every person to think about is what is “busy and happy” look like for you… growing the awareness of what those two things look like for you so that you can gravitate towards busy and happy more often.”
Can we really find time to be happy in this ever-so-busy world? Absolutely! Founder of Leader in Motion, Christine Laperriere, shares how in her book Too Busy to Be Happy: Using Emotional Real Estate To Grow Your Work-Life Wisdom.
Passionate in everything she does, Christine found herself drinking shots of workahol. She was working too much that the taste of her job became intoxication to her emotional real estate. Tune in to hear how she metamorphosed from being a workaholic to a busy yet happy woman, entrepreneur, and individual.
Take a break from all the stresses of your business. Kim lets us in on an amazing opportunity to join Positive Productivity Pod. Learn some tips on how to be busy and happy. After all, there is no meaning in any endeavour if you’re not enjoying life at all.
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Highlights:
02:20 A Shot of Workahol
06:41 A Bad Day to Start a Business
11:35 Budgeting Your Emotional Real Estate
19:09 Time Blocking
21:15 Take A Break with The Kim Sutton Pod
22:12 Detox From Social Media
30:43 The Unending Struggle Ends
35:24 The Inception of Too Busy to Be Happy
“Rely on community … You will be surprised at what happens when we elevate ourselves from this individualistic society and culture we've been raised into, a level of community and collective growth that we can truly provide in a measurable amount of value to ourselves and to others.”
You’re in for another special treat with our today’s guest, Wolf Castillo, formerly, Jarrod Castillo. He is a Life Skills and Mindset Coach, Mentor and Speaker for youth success and empowerment. As his tag line, “follow the wolf”, suggests, youths are at the age where they need guidance, someone to follow and help them make the right decisions.
In this society’s standards, Wolf had every reason to boast as a youth. He excelled in school, athletics and his jobs; but something was missing. Behind all his successes was a depressed young man. Learn how he managed to get past his troublesome seasons and how he can help you and your teens become prepared for their future.
Almost every household has a teenager. And often, they are the most critical and challenging kids to handle. Listen in as Kim and Wolf shares some parenting tips and wisdom on how to raise a happy and healthy adolescent.
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02:26 Living with a Crooked Mindset System
09:37 “Why to How to What” vs “What to How to Why”
15:48 Try the Behaviorism Principle
18:12 Do You Have a FOMO?
24:33 Kim’s Shift From Sales Calls
28:15 Following the Wolf Journey
31:31 Teaching Kids to be Leaders
42:39 Should Children Fear Their Parents?
50:32 Education vs. Fear
“If you've got a problem and you think that is associated with your brain somehow do not give up, because it's possible to fix it. Really don't give up…ask the question. There's no question that's too dumb for this.” –David Tomen
David Tomen was on top of his game when he was diagnosed with Adult ADD and PTSD. Although he was good at the things he does, he was always in trouble because of being “out of focus.” With research and perseverance, he found the answer to his problem. The effect on him was so profound that he authored NootropicsExpert to help others find the light in their minds.
Nootropics are gaining popularity all over the world! But what are they? Join Kim and David as they talk about keeping your brain at its optimum level of functionality.
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03:18 What is Nootropics and Are You Taking One?
11:56 Why You Have to Sleep
13:07 The Birth of Nootropics Expert
20:55 Thyroid Health
24:55 Nootropic Stacks
26:50 The Big Pharma and Food Supplements Company Clash
33:21 The Brain Miracle
36:19 How to Buy the Legitimate Substance
“Trust your instincts and trust the journey.” –Jean Kristensen
True to her words above, Jean Kristensen helps small businesses expand without having to sacrifice what is really important. Jean is the President and CEO of Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC. They provide entrepreneurs with certifications and business strategies while focusing primarily on government contracting.
Jean entered this field after having experienced the challenges of running and growing their own small security business. Learn how she was able to grow their security guard firm from five to 500 employees with a revenue of $15 million.
Join in as Kim Sutton interviews today’s guest, Jean Kristensen, on the challenges, solutions and benefits of engaging in business with the government.
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Highlights:
01:40 Working with the Government
5:00 Getting Approvals
15:51 Barriers for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
22:15 A Lesson to Entrepreneurs
26:30 Is the Area of Operation Restricted?
28:46 Money or Marketing – Who Gets the Contract?
30:37 Resolving the ‘Experience’ Issue and Opportunities for Service Disabled Veterans
36:39 Be a Balanced Entrepreneur
“Your voice is your voice and there's someone out there who needs to hear it. So what really stands between you and doing that is … tapping into and getting clear on what your message is that moves you and being able to clarify that and then get courageous in sharing it.” –Adria DeCorte
Meet Adria DeCorte, a Message Clarity Coach, Copywriter and a TEDx speaker. She is also hosting her own podcast called Unforgettable Podcast. Her expert advice has been featured on the Huffington Post, the Fox Morning News Las Vegas, and over 40 interviews. Learn how she found the courage to share her own message to the world.
Kim is sharing a couple of funny, scary secrets! Listen as Kim and our guest, Adria DeCorte talks about honesty and courage. The time to raise your voice and share your message to the world is now!
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02:16 Helping Others Make Their Message
07:51 Kim Shares Her Scary Things
13:14 Podcasters Must Listen to Podcasts
17:14 What Shuts Our Voice
24:21 Adria’s Scary Thing
31:18 The Hardest Word to Say
32:23 Mission Statement
33:57 Raise Your Voice Woman!
39:27 Goals and Happiness
“We write the book we need to read.” ~Jennifer Louden
Jennifer Louden is a personal growth pioneer & author who specialized in self-care starting with her first best-selling book The Woman’s Comfort Book. Knowledgeable in the areas of well-being and whole living, Jennifer has six other books including: The Couple’s Comfort Book, The Pregnant Woman’s Comfort Book & The Woman’s Retreat Book. When not writing herself, Jennifer stays busy teaching retreats & leading workshops.
Life may not always open its doors wide. But your passion, your voice and your message is the key that unlocks this very special opportunity. Join Kim as she interviews our guest about turning your book into a must-read work of "heart!"
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02:14 Know Your Deep Why?
04:58 When Life Calls
10:00 A Tragic Culture
21:32 Voice Vs Tone
25:58 Writing For Art or For Money?
30:07 Writing For the Readers
37:53 Organized Writing
42:39 Going on Retreats
Having trouble putting your thoughts into words and onto paper? Kelly Notaras, CEO and Founder of kn literary arts, had been in the literary world for 20 years when she found herself wondering when it would be time to write her book. It wasn't that she lacked the skills, but she was facing barriers many of today's aspiring writers also encounter. Listen to hear Kelly share her story, and learn how she can help you pen your message and share it with the world!
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02:32 Kelly Was Born to Write
05:32 Why Write a Book
09:15 When and Where to Write a Book
11:45 How to Write a Book - An Outline is a Must
22:52 What to Write in Your Book
27:37 Stages of Book Writing
34:53 Finding an Agent
39:13 Working with Clients
43:34 The Best Seller List
“If you can somehow take the most painful day of your life and convert it over time and make it so that it is positively impacting other people, then that negative event will not be in vain.” ~Jay Gabrani
Born and raised in Toronto, Jay’s entrepreneurial path started in the streets of India when his entrepreneur grandfather imparted a very important message on him: “If you ever want to be free, you need to have your own business.”
Take a ride with Jay and Kim as they talk about Jay’s journey, from losing his wife to influencing fathers and families prepare their life’s curveballs through his work in Prepared Fathers.
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“I want you to look in the mirror and really see… that you can really accomplish what God put in your heart to do.”-Daniel Gomez
What really is success? Many people define success in terms of money and wealth but deep inside, they are not wealthy. Today’s hot topic will help you gain clarity on the true definition of success. Listen to Daniel Gomez’s story as he explains how he transitioned from being a car salesman to the founder of his own company. Best of all, learn how to find your Chief Definite Purpose – your CDP – in life with his practical advice on making priorities, handling business, parenting and many more! By the end of this show, you will learn how to be wealthy beyond riches.
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02:45 From a Dealer to a Founder
08:50 Chief Definite Purpose
11:56 Top Priorities
17:24 Rich vs. Wealthy
21:56 Parenting- Speak the Language of Your Child
28:01 Combating the Scarcity Mindset Trap
32:16 Getting to Visibility
39:45 Establishing People Connection for Free
“Providing free work to one...took that time away from…my family...my self-care...my God...content creation time, which could have been impacting a much larger audience”
Do you face bouts of chronic giving? Kim has! And she has a message for you! On this short episode, Kim shares how being generous can be to your disadvantage, especially if it is taking you away from activities that can improve your life. She shares the side effects of being a chronic giver and a plea for all listeners to stop doing free work!
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01:11 Realization
03:23 Kim Stop!
05:02 That responsible move
“Change something. Find out what pride and radical pride it brings.” –Lauren Zander
Lauren is a life coach, university lecturer and a public speaker. She is the Co-Founder of Handel Group and is the developer of their company’s life coaching method, used and trusted by celebrities, business entities and in 35 major universities and learning institutes.
Listen as Kim and Lauren chat about dreams, promises and personal integrity. Lauren shares the 12 areas of life we need to focus on, and the consequences she imposes when she breaks a personal promise.
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Highlights:
02:17 Meet Lauren
08:44 How to Guide Your Children to Their Dream Life
12:04 Do You Have to Have a College Degree?
15:30 Executive Life Coaching
21:28 Lies and Truths
28:54 Promises and Consequences
42:08 12 Areas of Life
49:22 No to Spontaneity
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“We’ve always used technology as a key to our business positioning”
It’s all about the future for Mr. Frank Cottle the CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices. An experienced speaker, strategist entrepreneur, business leader and investor, Frank Cottle has revolutionized the way people work and how organizations function nowadays. His company has continued to push the limits in creating the ideal work environment and workforce for their members by combining the 3 most important components in business: people, place, and technology.
Franks’ journey is no bed of roses, from getting kicked out of college, to becoming a professional diver for a federal agency, to racing yachts, no one would have ever figured out that he would reach the heights he is on right now.
Join in, as Kim and Frank discuss the exciting developments in technology, the future of his company, and the movements in workforce management. Frank talks about how his company used technology as a key to their success and his companies plans for 2020.
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Episode Highlights:
02:20 From being kicked out of College to CEO
09:30 What’s in a name?
17:10 Coworking industry growth
20:34 The solution today
24:27 The key is technology
“I think it's just about being a leader and leadership is huge…you have to lead the client.” -Sarah Noked
If you’re looking to grow your business or looking to help other people grow theirs, she is the person to look for. Sarah Noked is the founder of an OBM company bearing her name. She is also a Certified Online Business Manager (OBM) Trainer and a Certified OBM herself. She has helped over a hundred clients scale their business and yours maybe next!
Every business needs one but not every business has one. OBMs are a trend today in the business world. Learn what they do and how they differ from Virtual Assistants. Most importantly, learn how they can help you scale your business. Also, as the words indicate above, learn how you can set up boundaries and truly lead your clients. Lastly, here’s a couple of tools you may need to run your business with ease. Find all these gold ores from today’s episode!
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Highlights:
01:21 From Israel to Anywhere in the World
06:53 VA vs OBM
16:29 The First 90 Days of an OBM
19:06 Setting Up Client Boundaries
22:54 Say ‘NO.”
29:24 The Perfect Ideas Tool: Notebook
37:28 Creating a Virtual Office
44:56 Looming It!
“I believe there is a genius inside of each one of us...and you can tap into that genius by programming your subconscious mind”
Carl Hunter is an artist, entrepreneur and the creator of mindflavors.com. He started off in the diamond business and just could not figure out why it was not working out for him. After a soul searching trip, he discovered a new technology that changed his life forever.
Kim and Carl sit down to talk about his journey towards self-discovery and the power of the subconscious mind. Here he connects with Kim about 11:11, religious beliefs vs. manifestation, how to engage your subconscious mind to align with the things you want to happen in life and so much more. Learn how to tap into your own power as Carl Hunter promotes this technology and see where it may take you.
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Episode Highlights:
02:21 What Carl Hunter offers to the world?
06:50 Peeling back the curtain
14:41 The power of the subconscious mind
26:00 Christian Beliefs and the art of manifestation
32:20 Manifesting Ami
“If you're looking to build an app, make sure that you're doing it for the right reasons… Make sure you're thinking about your end user and providing the best possible value for them, because that's going to make sure that your app is successful in the long run.” –Tim Bornholdt
Meet Tim Bornholdt, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, software developer and founder of the Jed Mahonis Group, a mobile app consultancy group. If you were wondering how this man came to know so much about so much, well, let him tell you his story.
Apps make our life a lot easier, thanks to the people we call geeks and nerds. But really, behind their genius is a heart for other people. They develop software for others to use after all. But to turn this passion into a business with a story to tell needs more than expertise on technical stuffs. Learn how you can do things simultaneously yet effectively. Of course, failures are inevitable. Listen to our guest as he shares his story about turning his failures to stepping-stones and learn how you can do the same. As his words quoted above implies, learn how to make applications that really works in the long run. On top of that, learn how podcasting can add a value to your business. Entrepreneurship can be demanding at times. So, here’s a spice for entrepreneurs out there: Tim’s story- learn to run your business in an exciting way. Don’t miss a bit of this thrilling episode!
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Highlights:
02:39 Doing all the Stuffs
05:46 The Funny Stories of Failures
11:41 From Journalism to Computer Science To Entrepreneurship To Podcasting
18:27 Podcast- The Story of Your Business
21:27 It’s All About the User Experience
31:41 What We Do
39:02 Keeping Things Up-To-Date
41:56 Running the Business in an Exciting Way
“Innately we know when there is something up and we need to believe and trust that intuitive sense”
Susi explains that her job is not to advise her clients but to help them feel. This is where it all comes from for this Yoga teacher for 25 years. Bridging the medical and yoga world, Susi’s mission has been to help people not just to be relieved of pain but to recognize the patterns of the body that led them to that pain and help them make that conscious choice of changing these patterns for the betterment of their life.
Susi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and is a selling author of 7 yoga books to date. Her study of the human body movement led her to better understand the indicators of pain and the ways to relieve them sustainably.
In this podcast, Susi explains to Kim the concept of the yellow and red light, what listening to the whispers mean, and how making a conscious decision to change patterns in your life can put you into your ultimate flow.
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Episode Highlights:01:57 The chord was struck
12:46 The yellow light
17:30 Being aware of how things make you feel
19:20 Whispers and screams
25:45 Quiet enough to filter what is right for us
30:46 Place of flow
“Ask yourself high-quality questions…put the focus on what you can ask yourself that will shift you to the direction of where you want to go”
Certified Stress-reduction specialist, certified transformational coach, certified yoga instructor, certified interfaith minister and certified laughter leader, Kim McIntyre is definitely certified in helping reduce stress in your life and help you come into a joyful being.
Kim started out with a simple mission, and that is to eliminate her own stress. She realized that she was more productive without stress. Through her search for solutions to her own issues, she naturally transitioned to teaching. She started teaching yoga, meditation, and other stress-reducing methods.
Join Kim and Kim as they talk about Kim McIntyre’s journey towards self-awareness. Here they detail the importance of breathing, why laughter is a medicine, information on laughter yoga and in general how you can have “less stress and more joy” in your life”.
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Episode Highlights:
02:12 A stress relief expert
09:05 Being self-aware
17:35 An hour in the life of Kim
21:09 CBD oil benefits
24:37 Crack yourself up
36:37 Being real
“The truth that we are going to find is in the mistakes that we make the fastest, so your job is to find ways to screw up faster and learn faster because that’s where your wealth is going to live”
He is a 5th-degree black belter and the founder of the art of Yokido, but Damion is more than just that. Considered as a Sensei from Black Belt Wealth, Damion Lupo is also a financial mentor to Transformation nation and a best selling author.
Damion is a firm believer of the importance of making mistakes in your journey towards success and how experience is the best teacher.
He takes this interview to a different level talking about asking yourself the right questions, how crucial it is to share your truth and how super successful people say no to almost everything. Let Damion take you through this profound journey towards success by learning to take control of your money, breaking financial shackles and taking accountability for your actions.
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Episode Highlights:01:09 Sensei
07:25 People, Place, Proximity
12:00 What is true?
19:18 Tighten deadlines and accountability
28:47 Damion’s business
“Once I started working on transcending the mind all together rather than fixing the mind or even try to still the mind, that was the moment that I could start to put these experiences to words… that’s when I started sharing”
Matthew Ferry is a spiritual teacher, an executive life coach from Elevate the Vibe and the author of “Quiet Mind, Epic Life”. He started off in sales and was working on helping entrepreneurs to thrive in their own endeavors, but in this process, he then realized that the best thing to do for his clients was to help them achieve a quiet mind state.
Matthew had his spiritual awakening at the very early age of 9 when he was able to first quiet his mind, after which he then went on looking for God in all the wrong places just trying to achieve that state once more. That eventually led him to where he is in his practice.
Take time and absorb as Matthew and Kim discuss several crucial topics in elevating your vibe. Here they talk about how important it is to learn to transcend the mind vs. fixing it; how the mind is but a survival mechanism; what is rapid enlightenment process; surviving vs. thriving; how to best support our children, etc. Join Kim and Matthew as they take you through the first step towards quieting your mind and making your life epic.
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Episode Highlights:
02:26 Quieting Matthew’s mind
07:06 Transcending the mind
17:30 Surviving vs. Thriving
24:46 The Context for Happiness
29:12 The spiritually elite drunk monkey
“Take the time to love your life…Simple things uplift our soul and keeps us feeling positive and hopeful for what can be possible for us and for others in the world.”
Today’s mind boggler is on the power of intuition. Meet our guest, Jennifer Lyall, an intuitive business mentor. Her ability to feel things reaches even beyond the widest seas and the tallest mountains. As for Jennifer, her journey started when she was four. At present, she puts this gift into good use by helping entrepreneurs all over the world have a positive mindset and find their sole purpose in life.
It may sound like a mystery that even reason cannot explain. Clearly, the human mind holds deep wonders. So for today’s episode, dig deeper into energy and how it is transferred through generations. Also, if you are an entrepreneur or someone who wants to make your ideas come to life, this might be the right station for you. Here are chunks of what you need to know about having the Shiny Object Syndrome, selecting ‘entrepreneurial elves’, falling into money slavery and making reasonable deadlines. Stay tuned in for another valuable discussion!
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Highlights:
01:41 The Gift of Energy
06:26 Intuitive At Four
11:07 The Shiny Object Syndrome
17:18 Kim’s PPA
23:12 Meeting Deadlines
33:34 Generational Energy
36:30 The Money Slavery
41:11 Jennifer Launches “Mastermind”
“There is purpose in the pain.” –Shawna Pelton
Once a struggling young single mom but now a champion of her own journey. Shawna Pelton has spent 20 years in training to be the transformational healer, mentor, teacher and speaker that she is. The journey continues as she works to help others find their own path to success.
Stop being contented with just getting by! Empower yourself and be a new person all together. How? Sleep, Meditate and Conquer! Sounds trivial? Find out how from today’s podcast. Your own journey depends on how you build the cornerstones of your own transformation. If you are an entrepreneur, benefit from learning how to multiply your income without sacrificing the things that matter most. Equip yourself with the treasures hidden in this episode and be the champion that you are!
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Highlights:
01:58 The Personal Empowerment Champion
03:09 The Journey that Changed the Path
11:47 Sleep Deprived Success
14:45 Head Meditation vs Heart Meditation
21:25 My Mission Statement
28:52 Crossing Choice Points
31:22 Business Insider
42:03 The Cornerstones of Transformation
“Once you’re there, you can recognize that vulnerability is a strength and not a weakness.”
After experiencing tragic loss as a child, it took Linda Olson years to own and share HER story. Today Linda is a speaker, trainer and story coach, and empowers others to tell their story.
During their chat, Linda and Kim share their stories as well as the reasons why sharing stories opens doors of possibility and strength.
HIGHLIGHTS
2:45 The place of vulnerability
12:08 Coming to complete healing
20:52 Kim’s chiropractor changes her life
24:25 Choosing to step off the highway of negativity
26:52 Holding the torch, taking action and running into the storm
29:19 The backlash and benefits of sharing our stories
30:39 Stepping INTO your power and OUT of fear
32:18 Peeling the onion
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Kim Sutton has dedicated 2019 to increased self-care and personal development. In this episode, she shares the books she read in the first quarter, and the takeaways she took from each.
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“The stronger your relationship is with others, the more you can accomplish together.”
Kerry has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and has been an executive coach for almost 20 years. Today she helps small business owners get out of the mom and pop role, and she also helps business partners strengthen their relationships.
Listen to hear Kerry and Kim chat about their entrepreneurial journeys, the value of communication and relationships, the benefits of boundaries, and more!
HIGHLIGHTS
3:27 Slow down and talk to people
8:00 Patience
9:53 Celebrating accomplishments
11:33 Accepting compliments
21:11 Being sold to
22:17 Asking questions
23:37 Bad coaches
31:20 Background moods
40:57 Proper hiring practices of coaches
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“Start tracking the most important numbers for your business.”
Natasha Vorompiova found herself at a crossroads after moving to a new country with an infant, and decided to give entrepreneurship a shot. In the years since, she’s transformed her organizational skills into a sanity saving service for small business owners.
Listen as Natasha and Kim dive deep into one of the pillars of Positive Productivity… Systems!
HIGHLIGHTS
4:00 Raising a baby and a business at the same time
6:48 The growth that accompanied systems and structure
10:40 Kim shares her child-induced first small business experience
14:15 College expectations for Kim’s kids
18:56 The one-month boredom cycle and shiny idea syndrome
25:03 How does Natasha work with her clients?
33:27 Tool minimalism and process automation
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“If you’re too scared to share your idea, then you’re never going to get ahead; and if you do have a good idea, you just have to accept that it will be stolen”
Plann is an award-winning Instagram planning, scheduling, analytics application, and Christy Laurence just happens to be the founder. It all started with the idea of creating a tool that can help people to best utilize the marketing strengths of Instagram. With the help of a common flu that escalated to destroying Christy’s Vestibular function, she was able to find time to slowly sketch out the app. Through sheer determination and passion, Christy gave up her corporate salary in exchange for tech and knowledge to launch her idea to the world.
Christy details her experiences from the creation of the app, how much it costs for her to have the tech created and how she started to monetize her creation. She also talks about how Instagram is really a marketing tool, how Plann can help you in your business and how important it is to ask for help.
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Episode Highlights:
02:34 It started with post and delete
06:18 Sending idea out into the world
14:50 Apple vs. Android
24:50 Usual mistakes done on Instagram
33:35 Engaging conversations
41:08 Challenges Christy has faced
Kim Sutton was recently inspired to rename her "Get Shit Done" list. Listen to learn why, as well as what the change has meant for her productivity.
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“It's so important, to first and foremost, just know who you are, and then find the right support, so that you can truly be supported and guided to create your own success”
Are you a highly sensitive entrepreneur? If you think you are, this podcast would be the best one for you to listen to. Kim talks to founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur movement Heather Dominick. Here she talks about the strengths and shadows of being a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur.
Heather is a student of the psychological and spiritual curriculum of a course in Miracles for over 30 years. Her journey to self discovery has led her to where she is right now. Combined with her knowledge of Dr. Elaine Aron’s research and studies about Highly sensitive individuals, Heather was able to come up with 12 HSE shadows and strengths. Join Kim and Heather as they break down the health issues, discuss the coping mechanisms, possible triggers of being an HSE and how a change in perception is the true game changer in being an HSE.
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Episode Highlights:
01:06 This is where it all started
08:57 Health issues involved in being highly sensitive
16:52 Shadows vs Strengths
24:57 The gift of these 2 words
38:18 Greatest HSE Strength
“Give somebody fish they'll eat for a day, teach them how to fish they will eat for life”
Chief Awesomeness Officer is just one of the many titles that Arthur Carmazzi holds in his lifetime. He is also the founder of the Directive Communication Psychology, a motivational Keynote Leadership speaker and he has also been named as one of the top 10 leadership Gurus Globally.
At a very young age, Arthur already had a knack for being an entrepreneur. He sold bubble yum and fake tattoos during his early teen years and with this, he was able to buy his first car during 8th grade. After an amazing business streak, he got stabbed in Puerto Rico and his life completely changed. He traveled the world for 3 years, met a girl, followed her to Korea, went broke, went half a million in debt and got a job which he did not like. But during his lowest point he had an epiphany that paved the way to his now most successful ventures.
Discover how Arthur came up with the concept of Avalon, his ideas for Directive Communication Psychology and how Gamification came about. Here in this podcast he also talks to Kim about his Squadli app, his book and how his creations can lead your company to a higher performing culture.
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Episode Highlights:
01:57 What is a Chief Awesome-ness Officer?
03:58 Entrepreneur at a very young age
17:17 Directive Communication Discovery
21:02 Bali in the beginning
26:38 Let’s talk Gamification
“I am willing to take all the risk and be disliked by people because I know that the positivity that I spread completely outweighs that negativity”
Trevor Perry is a URXO perspective catalyst and his passion is to let people know that they are EXTRAORDINARY, hence the URXO title. Coming from a small country town in Australia, Trevor was a very entertaining young kid who was very good at Math. With this, he went on to be an Accountant and thought this would be his career for life; not until his divorce. Going through a hard time he went into improv and street theater and rediscovered himself. He then found a passion for storytelling.
His message is all about being extraordinary, finding your passion and learning to overcome your fears. In this podcast he also talks about MAD or your “make a difference thing” and the equation on how to live an extraordinary life.
Let Trevor and Kim guide you as you find your life message and become the person you are meant to become.
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01:55 URXO is not just a Russian boys name
04:10 Starting point for Trevor
13:18 Fear and how it holds you back
15:18 Finding your passion
22:23 The equation for living an extraordinary life
“Along the way, there are silver linings, and if we are not still we don't see them, just be still...those silver linings are what can bring you joy”
In this podcast, Kim will be talking to Laura Frankln Pederson, founder of Choose Joy foundation. Laura started the foundation at 2010 to honor the memory of her blogger sister Sara Frankln.
Listen as Laura chronicles her journey from the time when her “Gitzen girl” passed away, to her breast cancer struggle, to the time when it all dawned on her that joy is a choice. Laura will also be discussing with Kim about her ministry, about how changing your perspective can change your life, why you need to be still and why we need to trust God above all.
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Episode Highlights:
00:03 That perspective
03:05 When everything started for Laura
07:01 Sara Frankl’s as God’s disciple
10:42 The main word is not joy; It’s “CHOOSE”
19:07 Leap of faith
“Let’s pull it out of our head and out of our heart and into our life. And let’s make THAT the thing we show up in everyday.”
Erica has been an entrepreneur for 19 years, but a successful entrepreneur for 10. During multiple climbs up the wrong mountain, she learned what true success looks like to her, and fought back against burnt-out and external satisfaction.
Listen as Kim and Erica chat about climbing their own Mount Dooms, essential entrepreneurial self-care, and alignment with our internal navigation systems.
HIGHLIGHTS
3:20 The lessons learned from climbing the wrong mountain
7:50 Pursuing impact and purpose rather than income, and quality before quantity
9:15 How we show up in our lives in our own ways
12:10 Making our dreams a reality
15:05 Erica’s acronym for RAT RACE
20:15 How Erica sets goals
24:40 Stop “should’ing” on yourself
31:19 How can we live a happy life experience when we’re carrying a lot of baggage
48:50 “It only gets better”
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“There’s two ways we can look at the world. There’s a fixed mindset… and there’s a growth mindset… People who have a growth mindset are more likely to be successful.”
The entrepreneurial world is very small, and, coincidentally, Bonnie Fahy and Kim worked together 5-6 years before this conversation.
Bonnie was a balloon artist, who, after learning about SEO, became a consultant. At a conference party, she was amazed by the $38K+ bar bill they racked up in a couple hours — and didn’t even flinch over. She wanted to know how they managed to make the money to afford such bills.
Listen to hear Bonnie and Kim dive deep into the topic of outsourcing!
HIGHLIGHTS
3:30 A $38,000 bar bill
5:30 Changes
15:10 Building a team without bankrupting yourself
19:00 Diligently delegating to we can stay in our genius zone
30:15 Intrinsic fit factors
30:45 Interview projects
34:55 Kim’s hiring disqualification process
36:20 Bonnie’s hiring process
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As we work to grow, personally and professionally, it's important to be mindful about the circumstances - internal and external - which may hold us back. Listen as Kim Sutton shares a few ways she's been caught up in her own Cinderella tale, and how you can prevent doing the same.
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“Focus on your next 90 days… People over-estimate what they can do in a day, and under-estimate what they can do in five years.”
Peter Shinen grew up in a family business, and saw the business scale tremendously. Having seen growth from the ground-up, he’s now taking his experience to empower entrepreneurs as an ROI maximizer.
During their chat, Peter and Kim dive in to parentpreneurship, and the five F’s: faith, family, fitness, fun and finances.
HIGHLIGHTS
3:40 Parentpreneurs and the lack of business boundaries
12:00 How do you balance as a parentpreneur without guilt?
19:00 F-It: Faith, family, fitness, fun and finances
21:55 Love others as you love yourself
39:15 Accountability partners
42:20 Maximizing the day’s bookends
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“The missing piece is always action.”
Julie started her entrepreneurial journey as a real estate investor in 2001, and wrote her first book to share her experience and expertise in that field. After being told the book wouldn’t sell, she took it to a #1 Amazon Best Seller. Book Launchers came to be after friends and colleagues wanted to know how Julie took her self-published book to the top.
Listen as Julie and Kim talk about the right and wrong ways to write and market your (next) book!
HIGHLIGHTS
3:57 Why Kim resisted writing her book, and the objectives she has for her book today
6:10 Tactful marketing and business objectives within the pages
7:56 What’s your most important thing right now?
13:37 Which comes first? The book or the platform?
18:30 Book marketing dos and don’ts
25:18 The wizard and the tentacles
28:40 Buying your way on to the Amazon Best Seller list
40:00 How important is passion in the book-writing process?
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“Don’t wait to be ready. Take imperfect action.”
Michelle has been a professional performer for 30 years, and was called to be on stage as a child despite a ton of fear. Today, Michelle is the founder, owner and CEO of The Inspired Voice Business Coaching, and helps others find and free their voice.
During their conversation, Kim and Michelle discuss the multiple levels of visibility and authenticity we all need to have to take our lives to the next level.
HIGHLIGHTS
4:35 Kim shares her fear of video
5:55 Authenticity, vulnerability and un-perfectionism
8:19 Systemizing visibility
10:30 Record and release method
11:45 Where does stage fright come from?
19:05 Willingness to play bigger
24:42 Our public vs. private personas
37:10 Self-expression and self-care
42:55 Different creation styles
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“It’s really not about the money. It’s about the purpose and what you’re doing.”
Debra is the CEO of Creative Mind Media, and coaches based on Jungian psychology. In this powerful conversation, Debi and Kim dive deep into how our businesses are a reflection of our mind, and the action steps we can take to see immediate improvement!
HIGHLIGHTS
1:50 What is Jungian psychology?
7:40 Oneness and Imposter Syndrome
10:20 Looking externally vs. internally
11:27 Feel good goals and deadlines
12:30 The shadow (duality)
21:08 What public rants say about you
31:40 The three levels of being
40:30 Non-judgement and alignment of actions
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“If you’re not having fun, stop doing it.”
Johnathan started his entrepreneurial journey at 14 mowing lawns. Today he is the Co-Founder of Penji, a provider of unlimited graphic design. Listen as Johnathan and Kim chat about mindset, team building, productivity, delegation and more.
HIGHLIGHTS
9:00 Johnathan defines “Lucky” and explains his thoughts on luck
10:50 What Penji does
12:55 Cutting back on service to step up success
15:40 Unlimited graphic design
20:40 Ego and how it affects business growth
28:00 Helping our team members achieve THEIR dreams
32:25 Instagram pods
48:00 Task prioritization and delegation
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“It’s good and healthy to aspire and to drive and to be committed. And it’s also good and healthy to know that you will fall short and you are still of value. You are still of worth. You are still ‘perfect.’”
Shannon is the CEO of Future State, however it was a full-circle journey which brought her to this role. During their deep conversation, Kim and Shannon chat about health and wellness, leadership, employee care, and a whole lot more!
HIGHLIGHTS
8:00 The “price” of free
14:00 Setting examples as leaders when valuing our own health, wellbeing and success
20:20 What do Shannon and Future State do?
25:58 Shannon explains what a B Corp is
28:45 Impact AND income
40:02 Qualities of a successful CEO
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Maintaining physical, emotional and financial health requires letting go of what's not working in our lives. Listen as Kim Sutton shares a few recent experiences, and challenges you to make room for good.
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Jac Julien is an anti-hustle coach who helps people get out of the grind and back to working in flow. Listen as Kim and Jac cover a wide variety of topics including mompreneurship, time management, mental health, delegating tasks and more!
HIGHLIGHTS
3:20 The need which led Jac to become an anti-hustle coach and the changes which resulted
8:15 “What does hustle mean to you?”
13:00 Bartering with time and money
21:40 Balancing the simple pleasures (aka time sucks) with productivity
28:30 What would Jac delegate?
32:30 39 going on 13
37:00 Hiding anxiety
39:00 Jac’s Why
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Alison Donaghey was a single mom on welfare when her boyfriend died, leaving her to figure out what to do next. Listen to hear how Alison turned a challenging time into a thriving business!
10:45 Ignorance is bliss
11:45 Kim shares her story of leaving her ex-husband
14:00 Growing a team and growing pains
15:40 Domino Thinking: Challenging people to think about what they’re thinking about
19:15 Honoring your worth
22:15 Alison’s sleep schedule
25:30 Alison’s journey as a podcaster
29:00 We all need something to hate
33:50 Cause and effect strategy consulting
45:00 Self-inflicted victimhood
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“If your life is calling you to do something greater, then your responsibility is to not do it, but rather cause it to happen.”
Jarrod Haning is a serial entrepreneur, whose experience taught him the critical skills and mindset needed to take a business from suffering to successful. Listen as Jarrod shares a boatload of golden nuggets!
3:50 Jarrod’s entrepreneurial journey
9:00 “I was switching horses because I thought there was something wrong with my horse.”
10:10 “Stop working 1-on-1”
14:00 “Grow happens when they’re doing it, not when you’re talking about it.”
20:15 I’ve been riding my horse upside-down and backwards
22:12 “Are you determined to find a way? Or are you determined to find a reason why you can’t but others can?”
23:20 Jarrod shifts again… And how/why it happened
29:40 “Being focused on getting things done doesn’t cause things to get done.”
31:53 “You cannot solve a bad solve a bad strategy with stubbornness.”
34:53 The fire chief analogy
47:48 “If I’m doing the work, my company’s falling behind.”
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“Really find a way to put in practice the things that fuel your most creative energy”
Steven Little is the founder and managing partner for Zero Limits Ventures. He started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 13 and when he turned 15 he sold his first company for not less than 6 figures. Listen to Steve as he brings Kim through his amazing adventures as an entrepreneur and shares his learnings about starting and selling his businesses.
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Highlights:
1:20 The start of Steven’s journey in business
10:51 Steve’s first important lesson about the value of business
17:05 How do entrepreneurs drive value for their business?
28:43 Treating your business as an income source and not as an asset
41:16 Mission orientation as a significant value driver
“If you want something badly enough, you can make anything happen for yourself.”
Matt Sweetwood turned tragedy into triumph after he suddenly became a single parent of five, with a struggling business.
Listen to hear how Matt learned to look at life through a different lens and turned life around for him and his family.
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“Yogaha is the science of how to live right. It is very important to incorporate it in every aspect of our life.” -Shanthi Yogini
The vital question: What really is Yoga? Many are aware of what Yoga is but only a few understand what it really is or how it should be done. Today’s interview with Yoga Teacher-Trainer and #1 International Best-Selling Author, Shanthi Yogini will bring us back to the authenticity of Yoga and how we can all benefit from it.
Started out as a software engineer, Shanthi Yogini was giving back as much to the society. But realizing that she neglected giving back to herself, she made a life-changing decision. So for today’s lesson: Yoga101. Empty your vessels as you learn Yoga in its purest form. Also, as a sweet treat, join our very own host, Kim Sutton as she attends her first-ever Yoga class!
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Episode Highlights:
01:24 3 Questions
07:04 Yoga Beneath the Surface
18:51 Yoga 101
35:45 Bit by Bit
41:29 The WH’s of Yoga
I've never been good at New Year's Resolutions, so in 2019, I decided to take on the year differently. In this episode, I share my 19 for 2019 list, as previously shared on my blog.
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Cody Dakota Wooten and Kim Sutton discuss multiple facets of leadership, including mentorship, communication, delegation, self-care and more!
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“Life is too short for you to live in the shadows. We were created by light … Do not give the power of your light. Claim it for yourself!”- Belkis Clarke-Mitcham
Life is marked with so much pain that it became a normal part of living. But how can we choose to be happy amidst all of these? Kim interviews Belkis Clarke, a Spiritual Life coach and a Motivational Teacher.
Robbed out of her childhood innocence by abusive people, Belkis struggled with a load of negative emotions while growing up. Suicidal attempts were her way out until she came to the realization of transforming her own life on the basis of her worth. Today, she is geared by her own experiences and passion to help others hold on to their own happiness. As their discussion goes on, Kim as well, shared her own life lessons and was able to find out what she wants to be as a speaker.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how you can break away from the chains of traumatic events in your life. Stay till the end and learn how you can get your free gift from our guest Belkis Clarke!
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Episode Highlights:
02:35 From Light to Darkness: Losing Childhood
09:03 A Tiny Spark of Light: Opening Up
20:30 Let There Be Light: Acceptance
29:02 Going Out Into the Light: Healing Your Source
38:50 Unleash the Light: In 90 Days
“I used to think it was all about the money...but we really all want much more than that...so it led me from focusing on helping people just make more money to being on a mission to helping them make more money, experience more joy, and succeed with ease”
Here we have on this podcast Roberta Ross, the President of Six Figure Real Estate Coach Inc. Now a polarizing figure in the business of Real estate, you would not even realize that her entrepreneur journey started in her dorm room at 19 years old. She is now an author, successful speaker, a coach, a wife, and a mom.
Roberta speaks to agents and entrepreneurs about business strategy, lead generation and how to rise above the competition. Her approach has always been a balance between and personal growth.
Let Roberta take you through all her ups and downs as she discusses her experiences with success and what she discovered about it. Throughout the podcast, Roberta and Kim talk about the Trilogy of success, being an inner world person, being a creator vs being a competitor and Roberta’s mission to help people not only make more money but to succeed with ease.
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Episode Highlights:
01:22 A 120 speeches in a year???
06:30 The Trilogy of success
13:30 Competition and creation
29:53 Limiting beliefs
38:43 Roberta’s new podcast coming out
After an intense three month struggle with anxiety, I finally realized the cause. Listen to learn what I discovered, and how I've tackled to prevent the same from happening in the future.
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“There is always something you can be grateful for, there is always something you can look forward to if you choose to…it’s a choice, and that’s “Best Day Of My Life”, you choose it”
Adam Sobieski is the Director of Sales for the lifestyle brand called “The Best Day Of My Life”. The brand started from precisely that tongue and cheek saying among friends, and it grew from an idea to a full on business.
Join Kim and Adam as he chronicles his journey with the company. How he started it off with friends, surprisingly got the phrase trademarked and how Tony Carlson, his mentor helped them out. With all the ups and downs, let Adam inspire you as he stays positive and continues to carry that “Best Day Of My Life” perspective with him.
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Episode Highlights:
00:57 That was the best day of life
06:04 The take over
17:30 People connection
27:15 The “BestDayofMyLife” perspective
45:29 Adam’s looking forward
“I wish I had a bunch of cool things to say, except for “don’t give up”...EVER”
Raquel Gonzales or R.G. Chandler is the author of “Surviving Xcarion”, a science fiction novel telling the story a fictional character named Rheannon Neves. Despite coming from an abusive family where nobody graduated high school and a town made up mostly of drug addicts, Raquel has set the bar higher for herself and her children. She is a single mom raising 2 kids in the better Bay area and she is now a writer and an executive assistant.
In this thought-provoking one on one, Raquel details her journey about going through hell and back. From her dark beginnings to making sure she and her kids got educated and then writing a book, Raquel has one heck of a story to tell. She is such an inspiration to people who think their lives are hopeless.
An honest take on her life, Raquel shows her strength despite being diagnosed with cancer and PSTD; she is moving forward and is never ever giving up.
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Episode Highlights:
01:40 The importance of going from A to B
18:27 Raquel’s Mission
28:58 What would you give to yourself Raquel?
33:34 You never know where life can take you
48:05 The need for a good therapy experience
“You can live to see the sunrise, or you could die, and...I chose life” -Dave Conley
Kim is so excited to interview David Conley. Founder of Limitl.es, this man turned his life around by just asking himself the right questions.
After fumbling out of college, Dave was invited to be the project manager of AOL and be a government executive but never really found happiness in both. In an unexpected turn of events, his life crumbled when his wife passed away; he gained weight and didn’t really know what he wanted to do from that point on. Despite the shortcomings, Dave opted to choose life. He got up on his feet and made use of his experiences to create a business and a brand for himself. Now he is helping clients to meet themselves and make important environmental changes.
Take a ride with Kim and Dave as they talk about Dave’s tragic experiences, personal successes, and learnings that made him the man that he is today. Stay tuned as Kim gets a surprise interview herself.
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Episode Highlights:
01:47 The fumbling college student
06:58 I chose life
21:19 The question that changed my life
44:17 The interview takes a surprising turn
51:37 Learn to work for change
What do you do when you're facing a situation you can't do anything about in the present moment? Do you focus on it? Or do you move on? In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and experience.
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“The ability to achieve higher consciousness, to actively consciously raise your consciousness.”
Maryann Miller is the founder and president of Institute For Global Transformation, a non-profit organization that was established in 2002. A certified Rayid teacher, new decision therapy practitioner, a published writer and artist, Maryann’s advocacy has always been centered in making the world a better place for everyone.
With a firm belief that humanity is meant to work together, Maryann Miller talks about her advocacy, the purpose of life, setting up your intent and continuous learning. She talks with Kim about how important being grateful for everything little thing is and how this can truly change your perspective about your path.
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Episode Highlights:
01:09 Everything started with a purpose
08:00 There is more to life...
10:45 Setting up your life with intent
19:42 Forever a student of life
28:22 Take part in your gift
“When we force a requirement around a referral, it’s just not going to work, because what we have to understand, the human dynamic and the psychology why a referral actually happens? It’s not about us.”
Stacey Brown Randall would claim that she had her masters in Communication and Ph.D. in business failure, but this is where it all started. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs she knew she wanted her own business but just didn’t know where to start. She moved on to be a productivity coach and focused her energies on helping new businesses and solopreneurs. Now she has created a new business by teaching people how to generate referrals for their businesses without even asking.
Stacey will be talking about how she started; her journey and the truth about what referrals can do for your business. She will also be discussing with Kim why you need to take care of the people who refer you and the famous 5 steps of Staecy Brown Randall’s program.
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Episode Highlights:
01:33 What is Stacey Brown Randall all about?
07:25 The truth about a referral and what it can do for you
14:13 Stacy’s beginnings
26:00 Learn to balance your pricing with what you know about
31:59 Generate more referrals without asking
“When we are not aligned with what we value and not aligned with what we feel is not our purpose, our mind tricks us. It’s very clever on how it’s going to get us back in alignment.”
As she’s some kind of wonder woman, Rachell Kitchen is a certified life coach, mom, homemaker, business woman and a tireless volunteer. She has gone through so many transitions in her life which she has now chosen to use to consciously renavigate her path to where she wants it to go. At 50, Rachell is now helping other women who are in the same dilemma as she was to move forward and create a joyful and fruitful life for themselves.
Let Rachell Kitchen take you on her journey in finding her path in life coaching. Here, she identifies why people self-sabotage, what lessons you need to learn, why giving into emotions are important, and how life coaching is really a serious business. Listen on as Kim herself take in “Aha” moments throughout this podcast, and maybe you can get some yourself.
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Episode Highlights:
01:27 At 50 and a story to tell
14:34 Self-sabotage and why it happens
20:31 Rachell’s “Aha” moment
29:03 Emotions and it is importance in our journey
30:29 The difference between a licensed life coach and a non-licensed life coach
“Nothing is stopping me, and nothing should stop you either...You can do this...Never ever give up”
In her most transparent and real episode, Kim comes clean about the reason for cutting back to 2 episodes a week.
Here she details her issues with anxiety, how it has affected her work and family life, and how she has been dealing with it. She also candidly talks about how CBD oil has helped in her journey.
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Episode Highlights:
00:56 Reason to going back to 2
02:32 Shutting down
03:48 Understand what anxiety is
08:06 Commitment to myself
09:34 The remedies that worked for me
“The favorite part for me is, I’m your partner. I’m here to partner with you and to help you be the best leader you can be.”
Anne Sugar learned a lot from her many years in marketing and one of her favorites was mentoring her team and seeing them succeed. Naturally, in her coaching and consulting business, she enjoys partnering with people to help them become the best leader they can be. Listen as Kim and Anne have a great conversation about the importance of continuing to learn and challenge yourself, creativity and if it can be learned, and how hustle and grind have everything to do with persistence.
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Highlights:
02:03 Learned a lot from advertising, but had to move on
06:15 Having clarity of what is important, challenge yourself, and continue to learn
13:58 Can creativity be learned?
23:37 The word “Help” can come with the good and the bad
28:16 The little wins are exciting
36:20 Hustle and grind
42:46 A little meditation goes a long way
“I believe we are spiritual beings and it’s in our nature to live in unlimited ways. Just figure out how to do what you want to do and if you need support, get support.”
It has always been in Alyson Franz’s nature to be a healer and a helper, so becoming a transformational healer and coach came naturally for her. After going through a major tragedy in her life, Alyson dug deep and did a lot of spiritual work on herself and found that her inner calling was to go back to the people she is truly meant to work with. Join Kim and Alyson as they discuss how beneficial word of mouth referrals are, how chasing money does not benefit you or your business, and the challenges of change and creating new habits.
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Highlights:
01:14 In her nature to be a healer and a helper
11:20 Building a practice up with word of mouth referral
17:20 Scarcity mindset and past insecurities put a damper on business
20:53 Finding the silver lining
28:10 Change and maintaining change
33:53 Remembering everyone’s innocence
42:43 Growing an empire and traveling
“One of my main values in life is to have the freedom.”
You wouldn’t think that an activity such as swimming could provide an online business opportunity, but Kevin Koskella built a membership site and made a living off of it. In addition to the membership site, Kevin is the Founder of Work Hero, a company that takes the technical tasks in running a business off your plate so that you have more time to do what you love in your business. Join Kim and Kevin as they reflect back on the beginning of their businesses, discuss his process of starting an agency, and how important delegation and sleep is to be successful.
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Highlights:
01:00 The unemployable
07:21 Running a business instead of being an employee
15:20 The creation of a great team
24:31 Work to accomplish, not to just work
30:02 Hiring process
39:32 Do not sacrifice sleep
42:59 Targeted audience
“I believe the events in our lives are meant to teach us. The good ones and the bad ones. And it’s up to us to learn them.”
Throughout this life we are faced with challenges of all sizes and Art Costello teaches us that our expectations are what drive us forward. His journey shares moments of joy, times of trial, and how his faith and expectations that there is always something better has kept him going. Listen as Kim and Art discuss faith, the message received on top of a hill, taking control of your expectations, and how Art is never satisfied.
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Highlights:
01:57 An entrepreneur at the age of eight
09:56 From selling Christmas Cards, to a newspaper route, to the Marine Corp
15:45 Learning the lessons that life presents
21:14 Faith and seasons
33:29 Trust your expectations and move forward with them
44:16 What is expectation therapy?
48:22 Art is always looking for the next adventure
“Be awesome at two things and outsource everything else.”
The first part of Rev Ciancio’s career was in the entertainment business where he learned a lot about digital marketing in its early years and owned multiple agencies of his own. Eventually leaving the entertainment world, he switched to hospitality and now is the Director of Industry Insights at Yext, providing tools to help companies both large and small manage their public information online. Join us as we discuss some of the biggest mistakes he finds businesses making, three factors that generate your search results, and how to achieve more reviews without asking for them.
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Highlights:
02:06 The condensed version of his journey
11:30 Don’t forget about local marketing
16:08 How internet searching works
20:44 Generate more reviews without asking for them
30:17 Delegation is important
Are you struggling to find FREE ways to fill your marketing funnel? In this episode, I provide NINE ways and a brief explanation for each!
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“None of us is promised another minute, another day. If you have wisdom inside of you and you have wanted to write a book...don’t wait.”
After successfully helping so many others write their books, she decided to go into the writing business and is now the CEO of The Book Writing Business. Arlene Gale has been writing since she was eight years old and possesses the skills to combine writing and marketing to help others complete their story . Listen as Kim and Arlene discuss her journey of writing her first book, how a clear foundational marketing plan is key for a successful book, and how time is available to write that book, if you make it.
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Highlights:
01:27 Started writing at the age of 8
05:31 Helping people write their stories
09:19 The need for a clear foundational marketing plan
19:19 Marketing outside the box
23:58 Time is available, if you make it
31:01 Content with being perfectly me
37:12 Title matching the content
Happy trails to you in your business… Or are they? Are you like me and riding the horse upside down and backwards? Listen to hear what I mean!
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“What do you really really want?... What would your life be like if you didn't ever have what you really really wanted?... So why don't you have what you really really want?”
While she owned her own software company, Kim Ades, Founder and President of Frame of Mind Coaching, and her team discovered what one key performance indicator made for a better hiring choice. Later, Kim was recruited to a coaching company but something felt off. Listen as Kim Ades shares with Kim her discovery of what interferes with people reaching their goals, what emotional resilience is and how to measure it, and why Kim is not interested in your “why”, but more interested in your “why not?”
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Highlights:
01:06 Going back to the beginning
10:12 Journaling challenge
17:16 Impact or income? Both!!!
24:35 She’s not interested in your “why”
29:04 Parents are confused about their role
36:50 The big FIVE OH
Are you considering your 90 day or 4-month goals when making spending decisions in your business? You should be! Listen to hear my recent mistake, and the resulting “fun.”
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“Everyone is busy in their business, everyone is busy in their operations in their day, but outsourcing really can be the most transformative business tool available today.”
Realizing that his business needed 24/7 care, Derek Gallimore, Founder and CEO of Outsource Accelerator, decided to outsource in the Philippines. By doing this, it has allowed his team to grow and opportunities to be had. Listen in as Kim and Derek discuss how outsourcing can make the business and actually save the business, the importance of communication, and how standard operating procedures benefit the team.
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Highlights:
01:12 The journey
06:45 What the structure of his business looks like
09:10 Outsourcing is a win/win and can save businesses
19:18 Communication is the key
25:24 The importance of standard operating procedures
34:05 Employees vs outsourcing
Well, my friends! A big change for the Positive Productivity podcast is about to happen! No, it’s not going away, but you’ll have to turn in to hear what’s going on!
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“Great entrepreneurs and great leaders are not afraid to take a risk and fail. The only time we see failure is if you quit.”
After surviving a plane crash named “Miracle on the Hudson”, you would expect some life changes to occur. Dave Sanderson, President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International, was in sales for 31 years and shifted his mission in life to speak and impact others after surviving this traumatic event. Tune in as Dave shares with Kim about the effectiveness of understanding communication styles, taking the power of “why” three steps further, and Post Traumatic Growth Syndrome.
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Highlights:
00:56 A new mission in life
03:52 Being in the right place at the right time
09:18 Understanding communication styles
17:38 The epiphanies
26:58 Post Traumatic Growth Syndrome
30:20 Continuing a legacy
Have you become a “Yes Ma’am” or a “Yes Sir?” Are you tired of committing so much to other people that you don’t have time for yourself? If so, this episode is for you!
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Diane Huth’s mission is to help Corporate America change the way it hires, fires, and retires it’s most important employees. Baby boomers are able to offer skills that are learned over time and not instantaneous, giving them an advantage to younger generations. Listen in as Kim and Diane discuss how she helps showcase skills that are learned over the years, all generations can learn from each other, and what defines your personal identity.
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Highlights:
01:16 An accidental career coach
08:06 The best age to start a business
12:40 Insights from baby boomers
22:33 A lifelong journey of learning
35:59 The bankruptcy crisis
43:15 Baby boomers starting their own biz
Have you ever made a snap decision and instantly regretted it? I can tell you I have! In this episode, I’ll give a couple quick examples of why to stay away from snap decisions
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“Anxiety can be so challenging and I just want to encourage people to not have to carry that around forever.”
Abby Rohrer, Master Karma and Anxiety Healer, explains that our anxiety doesn’t just live in our minds, it also lives in our bodies. After healing herself from her own anxieties and compulsive disorder, Abby became passionate about helping others with their compulsions and money karma. Join Kim as she and Abby discuss recognizing karma and if it is bleeding into your present life, clearing your fear of money, and the benefits of releasing what isn’t yours to hold on to.
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Highlights:
01:03 A transformational journey
04:22 Signs of dealing with karma challenges
07:45 Lineage karma
12:15 A few easy ways to clear the karma
19:50 Anxiety healing and money anxiety
28:21 The weight of empathy
33:57 Rising up out of a pit of depression
Lately I’ve been evaluating cost vs. investment, both in terms of time AND money. Tune in to hear what I mean!
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“Growth happens in the uncomfortable zones. Try to do something regularly that scares you a little bit and you will grow a little bit each day as a result.”
From working for a hardware company selling wireless modems, to developing a small program with an email sequence, Tom Kulzer, CEO and Founder of AWeber, now helps about a hundred thousand small business customers send out their email campaigns, automations, and funnel set ups. Join Kim as she and Tom discuss spam mail, benefits of Standard Operating Procedures, and how it’s beneficial to take some time away from the business.
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Highlights:
00:56 The start of Aweber
07:10 A takeaway on college
11:02 How most people view spam
19:20 Quantity over quality with email lists?
24:52 Standard Operating Procedures, you want it uniform but not robotic
36:50 Taking time away from the business is valuable
Considering I find it hard to finish any knitting project, I am thrilled to celebrate being two years and 500 episodes in to this podcast!
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“Decide who and how you want to be in life. And then go after it.”
Mary Ann Robbat, Director & Founder of the Center of Lifelong Happiness, was empathetic and intuitive at very young age. While working in Corporate America, she pushed aside her intuitions until someone asked her when she was going to start using her real gifts. Listen in to this nugget filled conversation with Kim and Mary Ann as she shares her transformation into the coach she is today, we can choose our story, and three simple steps to bring yourself back to center.
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Highlights:
00:57 A young empath and intuitive
09:32 Helping people to be their best versions
16:15 Mind your thoughts
21:38 Shaman and Shamanic healing
27:08 Treating only symptoms doesn’t fix the underlying issue
34:33 Three simple steps to bring yourself back to center
40:33 The Journey of a Healer
Being on a new fitness and nutrition plan is difficult, but for someone who doesn’t enjoy exercise, it’s even more difficult. Listen in to hear how I’m making exercise tolerable!
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“None of it’s personal.”
Devin Galaudet is an author and an avid traveler. At a young age he was told by a teacher to give up writing and spend more time in woodshop. Fortunately, he never gave up on his dream. Now he is a travel journalist and has visited 85 different countries! Join Kim and Devin on part one of their light hearted conversation discussing his history with his father, his favorite places he’s visited, and where he is headed next.
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Highlights:
04:33 A liar, a thief, and a conman
09:27 A beggar and a backpack with patches
20:17 Fascinating and favorite places
28:01 Good people doing good things
33:04 Walking tall when you’re feeling down
40:00 Visiting the “Windy City”
46:35 Just get out and travel
What can happen in a year? A whole lot! Listen as I share with you a year in review for me both personally and professionally.
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“I love feeling like I am in control of my destiny and I’m not reporting up to a boss. I am the luckiest person in the world for what I get to do every day.”
Matt East, Owner of Matt East & Company, has been living his best year of his life yet! He enjoys working one on one with his clients to help them get clarity in their direction, creates massive goals, and designs plans to achieve them. Listen as Kim and Matt have a relaxed back and forth dialog discussing which podcasts they listen to, what they miss about Corporate America, and why knowing your “why” is so important.
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Highlights:
01:25 The best year of his life
03:30 Missing the commute
08:30 Podcast list comparisons
18:35 Working for a startup company to personal coaching
23:09 Ketogenic diets and lifestyle changes
28:50 Get it done before forty
38:04 Marketing funnels
42:08 Knowing your “why”
47:45 The “Goal Giver’s” goals
Where are you finding inspiration? Recently I asked my list the same question, and in this episode I share some of the responses!
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“Work life balance is obtainable. The most important thing I have found is the willingness to prioritize, maybe more important than that is to accept the implications of that prioritization.”
James Sudakow, the Principal of CH Consulting, thought that his business would be a one year experiment and then he would return to Corporate America. Nearly ten years later, he has written multiple books and put his own words into action in his business. Listen in as James shares with Kim his realization of his need to give up growing his business, figuring out your boundaries and sticking to them, and how documenting a day in a life can help you manage your life and work balance.
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Highlights:
00:50 A one year experiment turned into almost 10 years!
13:10 Work life balance
22:46 Defining boundaries and figuring out what works best
26:30 “Super Hero Syndrome”
31:30 Utilizing the resources you have available
34:02 A day in a life...
Are you preparing for success? Or are you working too close to the work (aka IN your business rather than ON your business?) Take a step back today and consider the best path to creating a better life and business!
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“It’s not about when, it's about how we get there. Then I think we can all enjoy the journey a lot more.”
After graduating from college Jacob Baadsgaard helped Fortune 500 Companies track analytics. While digging through data and sorting through common mistakes, he had his “Aha” moment. He decided to teach companies how to be smart with their money and help them with their marketing data. Tune in as Kim and Jacob discuss some common mistakes he has found companies make, big hurdles and how to get over them, and his number one question when interviewing.
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Highlights:
00:44 The “Aha” moment
05:53 Common mistakes companies make
11:15 Going from 1 person to 120
20:48 Leaping over those hurdles
24:30 Disruptive Advertising
30:24 Allowing for time off
38:27 Two tips for a leg up
Do you have SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) set up in your business? Or is the person who performs a task the only person who knows how to complete it? Tune in to hear my thoughts!
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“It’s not about what you do, it’s not about the deliverable. You will earn significantly more income for who you are, not what you do.”
Jim Palmer, owner of Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind, found himself climbing the corporate ladder back in the early 2000’s while working as a VP in marketing. Eventually, his position was eliminated. While off for a year due to unemployment, he received news that he had cancer. Nowadays, you will find Jim working his dream business from his 50 foot home on the water. Listen in as Kim and Jim discuss his multiple successful businesses, how he does it from his floating home, and the concept of the mule and the magician.
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Highlights:
01:23 Finding the “best time” to start a business
07:08 The difference between a small business and an entrepreneur
18:25 Living on a boat!
24:41 What does a Dream Business mean to Jim?
28:08 The mule and the magician
35:36 Don’t worry about what others think
44:33 An ideal client for Jim
Four days in to eating healthier and implementing a fitness plan, I am already seeing amazing changes in my life. Listen to hear what I changed, and what that, in turn, has done!
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“I want to help people get involved and participate in creating healthier, cleaner and safer communities.”
Jody Holmes is a Coach from Essential Education Center and has a strong passion for environmental protection and the importance of it. Connection with nature can be therapeutic for mind, body, and soul. Join Kim and Jody as they discuss the importance of living in the now, enjoying silence, and rooftop gardens.
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Highlights:
00:43 We all share the same home
06:22 Live in the NOW
10:59 Enjoy the silence
18:37 Guilty pleasures and healthy options
22:03 Serial reader
I can’t tell you how many times I hear gasps of surprise when I share I have five kids and a podcast. Listen as I share my thoughts on kids, commitment and more!
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“Take control of your infertility struggles. Infertility should not own you. You do not have to be a victim of your infertility.”
Battling her own 11 long and trying years of infertility has allowed Pradeepa to find her purpose in life: to help men, women, and couples get through their infertility and make it suck less. Join Kim as Pradeepa shares her agonizing battle with infertility, the light at the end of the tunnel for her and her husband, and how she is able to help so many others with their own battles of infertility.
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Highlights:
00:57 11 years in the making
05:50 Unexpected shame and jealousy
09:19 Fertility is financially draining as well as physically and emotionally
17:42 Intimacy becomes mechanical and less…intimate
26:28 Her purpose in life
36:26 Take control of your infertility struggles
After nearly 40 years of life, I finally invested in personal support. Listen to hear who I hired, and what prompted this major life change!
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“I have to say that I use intuition everyday...yes, you have to take the experience and education in mind, but really I am using it everyday.”
For the last 19 years, Destinee Berman- Launch Strategist, has been a marketer in the Silicon Valley area. Four years ago she had an intuitive breakthrough to help healers and spiritual business owners use online marketing to get their word out to other people. Join Kim as Destinee shares about the power of intuition and how it can be used every day, sometimes less is more, and her baby: Launch Your Calling.
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Highlights:
00:58 An intuitive breakthrough
07:20 Avoid the disconnect
12:44 Stick to the course and trust your intuition
20:58 Launch Your Calling
25:09 What Destinee’s support looks like
34:25 Focusing on Instagram
Recently I’ve seen an increase in engagement on my Instagram profile, and while social media analytics may be a mystery to some, I know exactly why this increase occurred. Want to hear? Tune in!
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“Constantly putting everybody in front of yourself is poison disguised as nobility.”
Growing up in a very religious family, Amy Smith, Certified Confidence Coach of The Joy Junkie, realized after the death of her father and her own personal experiences of learning to speak up, that she wanted to teach others to find their voice and speak up for themselves. Join Kim as Amy shares the importance of the belief in your own value, allowing yourself the freedom to feel what you feel and how to express your feelings in a healthy way!
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Highlights:
00:55 The realization of her mission
09:02 There are reasons why we are those “yes” people
15:01 Fight or flight
25:23 “Constantly putting everybody in front of yourself is poison disguised as nobility.”
31:52 How to approach people when they are offensive to your beliefs or lifestyle
42:36 Two challenges for you!!
47:24 Getting in touch with Amy
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? If so, do us all a favor and go back to bed!
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“I spend my life asking people to tell me stories. As a result I get to hear stories and I get to be reminded about my own stories. So if you can just be a person who makes space for others to speak, I think that’s a beautiful thing.”
Matthew Dicks is first a father of two and a husband, followed by an elementary school teacher for 20 years, a writer and novelist, and also a storyteller. Join Kim as Matthew shares with her some pointers he teaches in his classes on storytelling, how he always makes time for his children, and how he occasionally lets his inner kid’s dreams come true.
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Highlights:
00:54 Father and husband first
03:44 Launching Speak Up
10:10 How to tell a better story
20:21 Cutting out the “Just give me one more minute”
29:58 Connect with strangers and cry
37:25 Ice cream for breakfast
Do you allow your team to shine or are you keeping them hidden in the background? Listen in as I discuss having a team and how they can help you blossom!
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“Remember that you are worthy. You are worthy to have, you are worthy to be, you are worthy to do whatever you want in your life. And to remember love YOU first.”
Kim Trosper, who is a Corporate Trainer and Empowerment Coach, was told when she was young that children were to be seen but not heard and that she was selfish; this stuck with her. In her 20’s she volunteered, worked with homeless, and became a foster parent. Eventually she adopted two children and had one biological child. Kim shares that after many years filled with major challenges, due to the mental health of one of her adoptive children, she had to make a very difficult decision. Listen in as Kim Trosper opens up to Kim about her incredible journey, how her work transitioned into coaching, and how she was deemed “Queen of Stinkin Thinkin”.
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Highlights:
01:00 Labeled as “selfish”
04:35 “You can’t give from an empty cup”
9:00 Working with a major challenge
16:31 Life after the big decision
21:58 The art of speaking up
24:57 Queen of Stinkin Thinkin
28:21 Affirming the positive is better
34:22 Teach your children about self-care and to be easy on yourself
As a mom of five and small business owner, I often find myself pulled in 18 gazillion directions. Amazingly, however, kids and clients create similar challenges. Listen to hear what I mean!
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“I wanted to inspire people with magic and teach how magicians think. The magician’s mindset is all about making the impossible possible in your own life and being productive with it.”
At the age of four Victoria Mavis had her first contact with magic. On her seventh birthday she received her first magic set and performed her first stage show. Now, a world known magician, podcast host and author, Victoria shares with Kim about the art of improvising, clearing out your mind with meditation, and the magic behind podcasting.
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Highlights:
00:56 It was magic at the age of four
5:04 Dreamt of having her own show
7:57 Scripts and the art of improvising
15:12 Journaling
23:28 Podcasting is a magical world
32:47 Unleashing the endless possibilities of podcasting
37:45 A sense of purpose
40:53 The next ninety
I’m often asked how I “do it all.” Truth be told, I don’t. I have Team Awesome supporting me and doing most of it. Listen as I share who’s on my team and what they all do!
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“So if you go for it and you have persistence and resilience and surround yourself with a tribe of people I think that either the short term or long term you will be successful.”
Amani Robert, the Chief Musical Curator from The Amani Experience, knew for a long time that he wanted to become a DJ before actually starting his own business and pursuing his dream. In the meantime he finished school and joined Corporate America and worked for Marriott at many different locations. During his corporate journey he had the opportunity to watch and take notes on DJ’s wherever he happened to be located. After moving to California he finally took the plunge and started his business on the side and now is a full time DJ, music producer, and professor. Listen in as Amani joins Kim to discuss his biggest lesson learned, you can do a lot but you can’t do it all, and what DJing as a profession is like!
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Highlights:
00:52 Growing up in hotels
8:28 Favorite parts about what Amani does today and his biggest lesson learned
12:39 You can do anything you put your mind to, but you can’t do it all
22:08 Silent Discos
29:07 Love songs and dedications to a thought leader
35:24 Amani’s team
Despite all the episodes where I tell you to sleep, today I have contradictory advice… When You’re On a Roll… Rock It! Listen to hear what I mean!
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“Figure out what it is that you should be doing, that you know you’re not doing, that could make your professional or personal life just a little bit better. Find a way to make sure you do it.”
Bestselling author and CEO of People G2 and ChrisPDyer.com, Chris Patrick Dyer started his company that performs pre-employment screenings, tenant screenings, and all things people related in 2001. After realizing that the culture was broken within his company, Chris took the time to evaluate his business and decided to eliminate the water cooler chat and all typical office situations and become a 100% remote business. Tune in as Kim and Chris discuss how culture should complement your company, background checks are good for knowing your risks but also can validate accomplishments, and hiring for personality versus skills.
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Highlights:
00:50 Being THE leader of a company
7:44 Culture within his company
11:31 Hiring for personality VS skills
14:00 Background checks help ensure who you are hiring
19:55 PeopleG2
27:28 Radio Show and Working Wardrobes
30:55 Action steps for hiring someone
Earlier this summer, I shared with you my 12-week summer challenge. In this episode, I’ll share how I did.
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“Your goal as a professional is to simply be a little bit better tomorrow than you are today.”
Wanting to start his own business, CJ McClanahan was introduced to a franchise broker who introduced him to the business coaching world. Now a business coach, author, and Podcaster, CJ coaches and trains executives on defining their success so that they are able to enjoy their journey. Tune is as Kim and CJ discuss how systems allow CJ to scale clients, his podcast show, and how consciously being grateful is important to practice.
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Highlights:
1:05 Introduced to the coaching world
7:20 Systematized just about everything
12:39 Professional speaking and Success 2.0
19:23 The dilemma of over achievers
25:46 Practicing gratitude
30:34 Two Rule Pledge
In the six years I have been in business, I have engaged in several barter agreements. Listen as I share the pros and cons, and how you can make a barter more favorable for both parties!
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“Personal development is not the most important thing, it’s the only thing that matters in terms of being able to grow your life and grow your business.”
Jack Gibson knew at a young age that the normal life of going to school, getting a job, and working to have security wasn’t what he wanted. He started his first business (which has been a success) in college and was running a million dollar company from his dorm room. Now, the Cofounder of High Return Real Estate, purchases distressed properties and flips them. Listen in as Kim and Jack discuss their similar upbringings, how hindsight is always 20/20, and Jack’s journey into real estate.
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Highlights:
1:38 Jack’s background
8:19 The entrepreneurs in them: products of the family and lifestyle they grew up in?
16:43 Lessons learned along the way
20:44 Jack’s journey into real estate
25:15 Cryptocurrency, a safe investment?
36:17 What High Return Real Estate does
44:01 The ideal client/investor
Are your respecting and protecting your time? To maximize our productivity on any given day, we need to stop being afraid to determine and verbalize our hard stops. Listen as I explain!
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“People can give us their opinions and their advice but for me the biggest guidance is what comes from the divine within us.”
After not feeling fulfilled with a college degree, great job, health, and vitality, Christy Whitman sought a deeper meaning in life and once she made that her intention she found it. Now she is a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and founder of Quantum Success Coaching Academy and feeling like she is living her dream life. Listen in as Kim and Christy talk about how every mistake is an opportunity to grow, words that would be best to eliminate from your vocabulary, and how Christy has no “have to’s” in life.
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Highlights:
00:43 Having it all but not feeling fulfilled
09:44 Returning clients back to themselves
16:30 Procrastination is a behavior rooted in lack
21:13 Do only the things you love to do and bring yourself joy
36:11 “Big Girl Book”
43:02 That moment where Christy knew what she wanted to do
46:02 Teaching your children to choose their attitudes and thoughts
Today’s episode was inspired by a conversation with a team member where we joked about the land mines (aka toys) our kids leave lying around. Taking it a step further, however, I want you to think about the landmines you have or still drop in your business.
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“Money is the byproduct of the effort you put in.”
From a young child wanting to work on a paper route, to a technician, and now business owner helping other companies develop successful systems and solutions of their own, Terry Ogburn from Ogburn’s Business Solutions, shares his journey and the steps that got him to where he is now. Giving free time and how we can build from it, turning your organizational chart upside down, and four areas that you need to be disciplined in your life and business are some key topics that Kim and Terry discuss.
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Highlights:
1:08 From working his own paper route to business owner
4:42 Four areas you need to be disciplined in
11:30 Listen to your customer, you will make better decisions
16:23 A free gift
28:39 Introduce your team members to your culture
38:38 Practice learning
Sometimes, the simplest contraptions in our life or business can make a HUGE difference in our quality of life or work. Listen to hear how a $2 purchase has made all the difference for me!
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“Everybody thinks real estate is about finding good deals. I argue that good deals are made, not found.”
Eddie Lorin, the founder of Impact Housing REIT, tends to the under dogs, as he is one himself. By putting himself through UCLA and becoming successful in real estate he has the ability to transform neglected apartment communities into affordable treasures. Eddie shares with Kim that his goal is to make sure that all people have the opportunity to make a difference, your net worth is not your self-worth, and how he is able to manage 3-4,000 units that he owns.
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Highlights:
00:48 An underdog at heart
5:20 How Eddie began his business
10:47 The stigma with income based rental communities
17:42 Eddie’s goals
20:25 Anyone can invest now- not just the wealthy
23:08 The management of over 3,000 units
Have you ever looked for a resource or product you felt you needed to reach a goal, couldn’t find it, and then gave up as a result? Listen to hear a story about how I took my search into my own hands and made my product myself!
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“Focus on what you want to create and not what you fear.”
Yvonne was a health and wellness coach when a personal health scare showed her that her own health and wellness needs weren’t being addressed. Listen as Yvonne shares how she shifted her own patterns and wrote her book, “Breaking Up With Busy” and as we discuss the shoulds vs. coulds, giving ourselves permission, and the sometimes not-so-simple practice of slowing down.
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Highlights:
00:58 Yvonne’s journey
4:59 Give yourself permission
8:24 Be the example for healthy boundaries and self-care for your children
17:59 Creating the perfect balance
24:34 Gratitude is the road to happiness
33:01 Good stress/bad stress
46:10 Slooow down
Are you cussing or using Faith based expletives in your public facing communication? If so, listen to hear my thoughts and why you may want to consider alternative patterns of speech.
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“Don’t rush life.”
Jonathan was a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney who realized after the birth of his first child that his life path needed a shift. Listen as we discuss the journey Jonathan has been on since having children, our parenting styles, our idea generation and collection quirks, our reading styles and so much more!
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Highlights:
1:12 What is a polymath?
8:47 The journey is how he got to where he is now
12:42 Biggest Values
22:56 The next 90 days
33:42 There is always time for reading
40:11 Don’t do what you don’t want to do
48:13 How the bills get paid
52:57 Authenticity is a must
Are you stuck in the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship and neglecting your sleep? Tune in to hear how moving to Ohio and a select sport shaped my weekend sleep schedule :-)
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“The #1 way to improve your own level of happiness is an act of kindness for a stranger or friend.”
“Blessed” with a miserable childhood, Author and Happiness Expert Jonathan Robinson began researching hypnosis at age 12. Knowing that he could not leave his family at such a young age, he realized he had to look internally to find inner peace and happiness. Such a start in life set Jonathan on a path of helping people find tools that create and sustain more love and peace in their lives. Listen in as Kim and Jonathan have an inspiring conversation on these tools.
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Highlights:
8:21 It’s the little things that really do make a difference
8:51 Jonathan’s life lesson from an interview with Oprah - her ‘secret key to getting what you want’ is giving people understanding & empathy
15:33 The creation of simple, powerful tools that take less than one minute to help people create more love or peace in their lives (Refer to Jonathan’s book ‘More Love, Less Conflict’ for an explanation of these 50 tools)
17:17 People think they don’t have time although the average person spends 4 hours a day watching tv
19:26 “If you really knew me, you would know ____.”
24:59 “Right now I’m feeling ____ and I’m wanting ____.”
32:56 How to get to a place of deep intimacy and connection quickly
34:04 People want love, kindness, and understanding but not many people know how to give it. If you’re the one giving it, people will think you have a superpower and will want to know you.
Recently someone told me they didn’t have time to partake in a few activities I thought would help them on their path to “success”. Listen to learn why this has become my newest pet peeve and what I believe you need to do to become successful.
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“If you’re totally uncomfortable in something then you’re not going to feel confident, you’re not going to be expressed. So you really want to wear something that is going to make you feel your best and make you feel authentic in your own skin.”
Danielle is a color and style expert that helps men and women discover their most complimenting colors that accentuate their natural tones and personality. She teaches that the colors you wear represent you and wearing your correct colors can change your approachability and how others perceive you. Listen in as Kim and Danielle hit topics about authenticity, hair color, and how the correct color and wardrobe can change your business and social life.
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Highlights:
1:39 Danielle’s journey
4:00 Give it a try and move on from there
8:50 You can’t stand out in black when everyone else is in black, too
11:44 The attorney story
18:36 What are Danielle’s colors?
23:23 Hair color- staying more authentic to you
30:59 Danielle’s career path
34:51 Wearing the correct color can make you more approachable- another client story
39:40 Your color palette can continue into your home
Winston Churchill once said, “Perfectionism is the enemy of progress.” I agree. Listen as I share examples of how perfectionism could have held back my business, and how it’s currently holding back a client.
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“Never try to sell to someone that you haven’t already been yourself.”
Perry Marshall is a business consultant and best-selling author whose books include “80/20 Sales and Marketing” and “Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords.” Listen in as Kim and Perry discuss his 80/20 Principle. To put it simply, 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort. However, the exciting thing is that the concept of 80/20 is everywhere and Perry will tell you more about that in this episode. Tune in today!
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Highlights:
6:35 “Never try to sell to someone that you haven’t already been yourself.”
7:29 How to be successful? Find a niche that nobody scratched for you.
15:07 You want to occupy the #1 position in people’s brains.
22:33 What you need to do is fail fast.
22:46 “You learn not to get enamored with the ideas, you learn to get enamored with the execution of the idea.”
33:46 Not everything is equal!
37:38 The 20/120 Rule - 20% of your clients make 120% of your profits.
38:47 What if you get rid of the money-losing 10% of products, employees, vendors, & customers. Your business could be more profitable by subtraction.
40:10 Applying the 20/120 Rule.
Recently I found myself caught back in the circle of endless work. My family was seeing more of the back of my head than the front. While it may not seem productive, listen to the purchase we made and why I believe all the entrepreneurs should do the same.
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“It’s understanding what works well for ourselves. There’s no universal best practice. It’s all personal best practices.”
Former top 20 online poker player in the world, Chris Sparks, now an equally skilled productivity coach and Founder of Forcing Function is able to utilize traits learned from poker in the coaching industry. Listen in as Chris shares with Kim his “Hell yes or No” rule, the benefits of allowing time to discover, and how spending one productive hour focused on the most important task of the day can feel amazing.
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Highlights:
00:53 Who is Chris Sparks?
6:40 Reeling in and managing your own excitement
12:19 Controlling your calendar
17:49 Setting boundaries and expectations
24:56 Hire slow and fire fast with your clients
34:03 To be rich or to be a ruler?
39:57 Terminal goals VS instrumental goals
48:18 Chris’s unnegotiables
Every day we GET to choose to feel blessed by life’s circumstances or feel cursed. In my case, I choose to feel blessed and grateful for how I wake each morning. Listen as I explain.
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“You don’t have to be perfect, your message doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be you.”
After receiving her business degree and finance degree, Reelika Schulte realized that working in a corporate job was not her dream come true. Now, a business and success coach for her coaching business Dream Lifestyle, LLC, she is able to help other entrepreneurs discover their niches and help them attract their ideal clients. Tune in as Kim and Reelika discuss affordable solutions to finding help, understanding the people you are working with, and the importance of knowing you have something valuable to share.
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Highlights:
1:11 Who is Reelika?
3:07 Saying yes to everyone and no to yourself
9:17 Software systems can help with self-care
15:12 Giving yourself permission
20:15 What are you looking for in clients?
26:03 Don’t sign up for tools you’re not going to use
32:53 What step one looks like
We need routines in the bath the same way we need routines in our business. Jumping around is not positive productivity. Listen in as I discuss how bringing your bath time routine into your business routine can be helpful.
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“The route cause and the solution to the financial situation is actually never really about money. It’s about anything else that ever made them feel unloved or unlovable, unworthy or unsafe.”
Morgana Rae is a Head Witch (“Women In Total Command of Her power”) and the Money Goddess of Charmed Life Coaching Inc. She has been coaching since 1996 and helps guide her clients to figuring out the route cause of their financial anxiety. Some causes can be love related, shame, or an accident, and she leads them on the path to facing and overcoming their challenges. Listen in today as Kim and Morgana discuss slaying money monsters and turning them into money honeys!
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Highlights:
1:59 Morgana’s story
4:30 Having a great relationship with money
11:30 Married 20 times… to the same man!
18:03 A lifelong journey to empowerment and self love
28:24 Giving your Money Monster a face
36:38 Creating space for your Money Honey
49:31 A confession from a suicidal woman
Being a “Yes Ma’am” or “Yes Sir” can have negative consequences on our personal and professional life, especially when we repeatedly fall short on our promises. Listen to hear the mistakes I’ve made and how you can avoid making the same.
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“Execution trumps ideas, everytime.”
Jeff “Shecky” Schechter is the CEO and Co-Founder of High Return Real Estate. An entrepreneur right from the start, he worked in many different businesses. Several years ago, Shecky’s private consulting business led him to a conversation with his current business partner, Jack, and the creation of their real estate business. Listen in as Kim and Shecky discuss his past, his present, his excitement for the future and his understanding of ‘the entrepreneurial way’ - that “shit’s gonna break.” Trust me, the whole conversation is this real!
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Highlights:
17:03 As an entrepreneur, just understand that “shit’s gonna break.”
18:19 Well, not everything happens for a reason
37:05 Pillars of a Strong Partnership: Open communication, trust, complementary strengths
When we feel resistance in our business, usually it’s because we’re doing something we shouldn’t. Listen to hear a recent example from my business, and what you should do about the resistance you feel in your own.
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“Most people’s biggest challenges are not skill sets they don’t have; they are patterns that are sabotaging their own success and the success of people around them.”
With a masters in communication, Jason Treu- Executive Coach from Jason Treu executive coaching, has the ability to go into businesses and discover the blind spots from within. He is able to spot the patterns that are destructive and correct them so that growth, relationships, and trust can occur. Listen in as Kim and Jason have a mindful conversation about internal blind spots, what is holding you back, and how psychological safety is a major factor of high performance.
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Highlights:
1:06 How Jason started out
7:01 Looking at the blind spots
14:14 Hitting the ceiling
23:25 Why what Jason does is true
34:47 Project Aristotle- Google’s study
48:36 Lead with vulnerability and build trust fast
55:50 The need for accountability
1:02:02 Confidence and Competence
1:08:28 Masterminds
Recently I was woken, before dawn, by a preschooler who didn’t want to sleep. Listen to hear the beautiful gift he shared with me, and the lesson I learned from it.
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“The essence of what I do is creating a culture. I actually go in and create a culture. The first way to do that is to look at what is deficient.”
Raised on a small country farm in Australia, Spike decided at the age of 8 years old that he would either be a doctor or go into the military. At the age of 15 he began an apprenticeship in the military and had the opportunity to become a Special Forces operative with training in industrial engineering and total quality management. Listen in as Spike shares with Kim the way to unlock profits inside a business, how safety is a key ingredient to a successful team, and the benefits of strong communication.
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Highlights:
1:27 Spike’s journey
6:12 Working with resistance in a company
12:59 Businesses have to provide safety
21:16 A favorite success story
28:17 How do you keep your presence from being scary?
35:02 What is in store for the next 90 days?
39:49 Bullet proof safety
Have you ever been in a relationship where someone assumed something about you which was totally untrue? I know I have! Listen as I share my thoughts on communicating vs. assuming.
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“What really matters in our life is being confident in who we are and what we believe in and also our relationships, the people we surround ourselves with.”
Having a sense of the life that she was living wasn’t enough, Petia moved to the US from Czech Republic when she was 21 years old, finished college, and joined the corporate world. After five years of corporate life she felt as though her life was a mess, battled eating disorders, low self-esteem, and hated life and herself. She needed a change and decided to hire a life and business coach. Petia discovered her path in life; she is now a Confidence Coach from Be Strong Minded and is impacting lives whether in her private sessions, in her Be Strong Minded podcasts, or on her social media outlets. Listen in as Kim and Petia reflect on how similar their lives are, knowing your value, and how meditation is power.
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Highlights:
1:37 Petia’s story
6:38 Making a difference- one post can help one person and that is enough
15:14 Social media manager to confidence coach
19:45 How do you put a price tag on yourself?
26:26 Can I get a discount on your services?
30:15 It’s not about the woo woo
32:41 Meditation is power- listening to your heart, not your head
Following the lead of our inner demons can have disastrous results in our personal or professional life. Listen to hear my thoughts.
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“Without sleep, there are no dreams to wake up to.”
Today, Camille Nisich operates as a Sleep and Stress Coach after watching her mom live a life of high stress and little sleep. Her mom’s health deteriorated due to her ‘high stress’ life and she ultimately passed away when Camille was only 12. Listen in as Kim and Camille discuss how stress is a big-time “sleep stealer” and the many reasons why sleep really is as important as we think it might be!
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Highlights:
4:36 One of the top “sleep stealers” is stress
8:36 “Sleep is an accelerator for your business.”
10:25 “The Lonely Hours”
14:07 First wave of drowsiness = go to bed
21:58 A coffee curfew
36:10 People will start to look “aged” when they are sleep deprived
Is your team in your business working FOR you or WITH you? Listen as I share my thoughts along with a reminder that there is no “I” in “Team.”
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“As a freelancer, as an entrepreneur, as a business owner you need to build systems of accountability that will help hold and support you.”
Jordan Baker used his expertise in software development to help him create Focuster, a personal productivity tool (aka a scheduling calendar) that helps you manage not only your time but also your focus. Listen in as Kim and Jordan discuss focus, time, the difference between being productive and being busy, and much more!
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Highlights:
3:15 How to operate in an optimal state - aka being focused
3:32 How I developed Focuster
6:20 Three ways traditional “to do” lists are broken - 1) don’t account for time, 2) don’t distinguish the urgent from the important and 3) they’re stressful
10:36 Tony Robbins likes to say “If you talk about it, it’s a dream. But if you schedule it, it’s real.”
11:43 I realized that software can play a role in helping you focus & plan your time
12:50 Work on the right things in the right order because if you’re not doing that, you’re not being productive, you’re being busy
17:04 Time Blocking
25:50 Concentration Meditation
26:07 The reason behind procrastination
27:50 Work Meditation
Unlike the VHS tapes of days from the past, sometimes we need to stop rewinding our life tape and being unkindly critical to ourselves.
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“Ultimately as a parent we want our kids to be successful whether it is at home, in business, or their career of choice.”
A young entrepreneurial at heart with her own childhood lemonade stand and homemade Italian cookies as an up-sale, Muddy grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. With thorough administrative experience and know how, she developed Muddy Megabytes, a business that offers administrative services and all things technical. Tune in to hear Kim and Muddy hit topics on husband delegation, teaching children life skills at a young age, and multitasking VS serial tasking.
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Highlights:
00:04 Where “Muddy” came from
4:05 Biggest technical oversight
10:59 Husband delegation
14:23 Home Incorporated
16:35 Yes, I am WORKING from home
22:36 Teaching Kids life skills and business skills
34:19 Multitasking is a lie
39:39 I can’t do it all
With so many social media platforms taunting us to lose hours scrolling through feeds, I’ve recognized that it’s important for me to choose my primary platform carefully. Listen to hear the platform where I’m spending most of my time… and why!
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“I am a student of the world, I love learning new things.”
An entertainment lawyer once told Amy that she is nothing, a nobody, and has no money to make it in the entertainment industry. His free advice to her was to write about what she knows, create a blog, a book, and get out there. Now she is an author of a Best Seller “Book of Failures”, appears on a local talk show, has been filmed in a movie, and Amy’s own film is now in development. Listen in as Kim and Amy have a lighthearted conversation about failures, how kids can be a handful, and their advice on embracing your heritage!
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Highlights:
3:31 How her book came to be
9:06 Amy’s words are making people feel, more normal
16:53 The need to be searchable
23:40 The three calls
27:43 Visiting a friend in China
36:57 #Podernfamily
39:04 Now what does that entertainment attorney say??
46:07 Push past the “no’s”
As a marketing automation and business strategist, it would be almost an understatement to say I have been through a few marketing training programs. One common teaching I have heard, however, is that we should post rants on our feed to get more attention. Listen to hear my thoughts on this!
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“The most important gift you can give a person is the unconditional belief in their ability.”
Tim was pictured as the poster child of success but in reality, he was miserable in his career; it wasn’t what he had expected. One day he woke up and decided to walk away from it all, leave corporate life behind and started an education software business. Listen in as Kim and Tim discuss core values, developing relationships and social skills, and how opportunities tend to present themselves once you stop chasing them.
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Highlights:
2:30 Biggest regrets
7:30 Core Values
12:40 Stop fighting, and just let things happen
14:19 This is how it has been done and should be done
25:25 Building relationships and social skills in this digital world
32:34 Haters are going to hate
39:05 Just believe
46:53 Supporting the community
We all need to be smart about the ways we spend our time and sanity, and tonight my littles gave me full proof that taking them to the grocery with me is…. Not smart. Listen as I share the story, and why I will be changing my grocery shopping procedure drastically!
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“The most important thing is to change your mindset, to realize that you can … create a healthy, energetic body.”
Living and teaching the Ageless Living Lifestyle for 35+ years now, Rico Caveglia opened up one of the first modern, personal training studios in San Diego in 1981. Listen in as Kim and Rico discuss his passion for a healthy lifestyle which can produce ageless living. Why? As Rico explains, our bodies have a genetic potential to stay healthy until 125 years old so our life expectancy could have many more years of good living!
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Highlights:
10:58 30-Day Clarity Exercise
19:56 The critical importance of the right food, enough sleep, physical movement and spiritual balance
22:17 Mindfulness - being aware of what we’re feeling, thinking and believing
23:18 Your conscious mind can override your subconscious mind
24:10 Master the seven essentials of life - breathe oxygen, drink water, eat real food, eliminate waste products, move our body, get rest & relaxation, and use our brains
Are you segmenting your email list from the moment someone opts in to your initial offer? Tune in to hear why this should be part of every entrepreneur’s marketing funnel.
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“We have to be able to decide whether it’s right for our business or whether we’re trying to live up to somebody else’s should’s.”
First, Heather Cameron worked as an electrical engineer in Australia and then the technology bubble burst. Faced with the question of “what now?” Heather returned home to Canada and earned another degree - this time in Adult Education. Later, Heather was asked to travel to Zambia to lead a local leadership conference. She quickly said yes! During her experiences at home and abroad, Heather learned she had a passion for helping people - specifically women entrepreneurs - find their focus and help their businesses reach their true potential.
Listen in as Kim and Heather discuss Heather’s work with women entrepreneurs and how many are susceptible to the world of “should’s.” As in, I should be doing this or I should be doing that. Sound familiar? If so, grab a cup of coffee, listen to this podcast and learn how you can get your own “should buster” meter!
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Highlights:
9:48 Life was good and then it changed, almost back at square one
10:50 Discovered passion for working with women entrepreneurs
11:53 We’ve got so many “should’s” coming at us
18:11 Social media is one of the biggest should’s out there
46:16 Start to create your own “should” buster
Is your personal/professional development reading list feeling stale? Listen as I share my summer 2018 reading list!
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“The common thread always is the people.”
Natasha Todorovic is a trained consultant who has worked with a diverse group of international clients from many different industries and at all levels of management. She uses an approach called Spiral Dynamics which, as the name suggests, requires one to get to the core of who you are similar to how DNA (which rotates around in a spiral) is at the very core of who we are. Natasha is fascinated by the relationships she sees between people because - as she says - that’s where the magic happens. Listen in as Kim and Natasha have an inspiring conversation about people, collaboration, and clogged pipes. Trust me, you will be inspired!
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Highlights:
9:56 Getting to the core of who you are
20:20 50% of projects fail because of lack of collaboration
25:30 Spiral Dynamics
27:18 The DNA of our business
30:35 Sometimes the pipes get clogged
31:51 There’s a magic in seeing what’s between the people, rather than focusing on the people
Are you duct taping together problems in your business rather than investing in the proper solution? Listen as I explain why this could be more costly in the end.
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“Having one good reference is one thing, but if you have a book of screaming references, that is something you can really sell against.”
After experiencing anxiety to the point of not being able to communicate in his soul sucking cubical, owner of Bare Knuckle marketing, web designer, author, and fellow podcast host Phil Singleton decided to take two weeks to pack up his bags and move to Taiwan for an unexpected ten year stay. Listen in as Kim and Phil discuss web design, successful and not so successful experiences with bartering, and the importance of having a web page for your business.
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Highlights:
1:15 How Phil got to where he is today
9:38 An opportunity was discovered
18:58 Successful and unsuccessful barters
26:08 The importance of a website
35:10 Local niche magazine
44:24 Game changer: being a guest on podcasts
Do you ever find yourself spinning in circles because you haven’t taken time to plan your tasks or your day? I have! Listen as I share a recent example -- and why we need to remember to slow down.
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“Even though our hardest times, what can get us through is remembering our past successes.”
Following the death of her mother at age 12, Dianne learned to tap into her young entrepreneur self in order to help supplement her father’s income. A firm believer in the philosophy that your past successes can help you overcome your current obstacles, Dianne went on to experience relationships with both a non-functioning alcoholic and a meth addict. Needing to remove herself from those situations and to provide for her children and herself, she found her true calling in life and became an entrepreneur, a mindset coach and a motivational speaker. Listen in as Kim and Dianne discuss all of this!
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Highlights:
7:05 Somebody has to get it together here
8:11 Now what can I sell? Finding ways to make money in a now single-income household
17:37 I had a breakdown
19:24 What gets us through our hardest times is remembering our past successes
29:43 Research, find & use any available resources
33:20 From $1,600/month to $12,000/month
34:30 Even though I had vision, I still didn’t value myself
43:10 Life coach certification
45:52 Entrepreneur by Design
Sometimes entrepreneurs can get hung up on their own insecurities rather than take the little leaps of faith which may take them to great success. Listen as I share why we need to go beyond our comfort zone and have faith in ourselves.
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“I started my life over … with two suitcases, a dog, two cats, and $35. It hasn’t been easy but it’s been a lot of fun. I got my joy back.”
Lifestyle coach, speaker and author Olivia DeMoss lives to make a positive impact on the people and the world around her. Her smile is so bright you can hear Olivia smiling as she and Kim discuss how she hopes to help people create true happiness and a life of joy or “joie de vivre” by their own design.
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Highlights:
1:11 The difference between happiness and joy
1:28 Happiness is a state of being that comes from the outside
2:04 Joy is an inside job
4:15 Joy is a choice
4:21 “Joie de Vivre” - the joy of life
8:10 You are like a well, you need a source. Joy makes your well overflow
26:32 Remember to be in gratitude
42:13 Always be in integrity with yourself
In 2015, I hired my first business coach, who asked me, “Kim, where’s your Faith in your business?” Listen as I share why I wasn’t sharing it before then, and why we should all be true to ourselves rather than worry about offending others.
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“When you’re raising a village, it takes a village.”
As an entrepreneur, lawyer, business consultant, creator of online niche blog sites, a wife and mother of five children, and a Team USA Athlete in Triathlons, Rachel Brenke is a wearer of many hats. Listen in as Rachel and I relate to the hustle and bustle of family and work life juggling of schedules and how we are able to keep them organized, the importance of setting up proper legal structures in a business, and some useful advice on copyright infringement.
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Highlights:
00:52 Who is Rachel?
3:55 How does she do all that she does?
9:27 Time management
14:27 Most common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make
22:09 Copyright infringement
31:49 Knowing your business
41:08 Tools to help run businesses successfully
46:27 Archive those emails
In this episode, I share a major celebration from the Sutton Family, and expand upon the lesson about why it’s so important to keep moving forward -- no matter what challenges life throws at you!
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“Silent people do not leave lasting impressions.”
Born in the country of Georgia, a young Isaak Gelbinovich moved to America at the age of 23 without speaking a word of English. Over time, he not only learned to speak English but he also became a public speaker and story teller and started teaching people how to speak. Listen in as Isaak shares some of his own life stories with Kim and as they discuss the need for people to share their stories. Remember, as Isaak says, “silent people do not leave lasting impressions.”
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Highlights:
2:31 Everybody has a story and only you can tell your story
14:31 Three Stages of a Story: finding it, crafting it, delivering it
20:37 Don’t quit yet & the importance of education
26:11 Excellence is desirable and attainable
36:21 Silent people do not leave lasting impressions
Do you ever find yourself scrolling social media for hours, just to see what your competitors are up to and how they are succeeding? Well, it’s time for that to stop. Listen to hear my thoughts on the nonsense of nosiness.
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“Every situation that is at our feet is always a gift and the best gifts are not wrapped in pretty packages and bows.”
The founder and CEO of Mind Like Group, Esther Weinberg primarily works with leadership teams of entertainment technology companies on implementing cultures of dignity at work. Tune in as we discuss the importance of having those difficult conversations and how the small things build up to making the bigger problems. The education of healthy boundaries needs to be enforced in the work environment to allow for a safe workplace for both men and women.
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Highlights:
00:48 Introductions
7:09 Work life balance
11:38 The farting monkey
16:17 The five “A’s”
20:28 You can say “no”
31:09 Trust, respect, and safety
35:05 The tools to building your team with dignity and respect
42:34 The next 90 days
Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s hard to accept good in your life because you’re waiting for the bad that occasionally follows? If so, it’s time to be good with having good!
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“There are ways to be empowered to move toward taking the best steps for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being.”
Have you ever heard the term “hijackle”? This word is trademarked and explained by Rhoberta Shaler, a relationship consultant, mediator, author and speaker from For Relationship help. Hijackles are people who hijack relationships for their own purposes and then relentlessly scavenge them for power and control. Listen in as Kim and Rhoberta dig in deep and discuss the traits of hijackers, how to handle them, and step up and move forward.
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Highlights:
1:12 What Rhoberta does
2:15 Trademark of “hijackles”
3:52 Hijackles paint perfection
7:35 Seeing the signs
12:02 What to do if you find yourself in a relationship with a hijackle
16:44 Safely reach out
18:50 Law of attraction
23:56 Personal weather reports
27:30 Stop the shoulda, woulda, coulda’s
29:38 Avoid becoming a hijackle yourself
Are you pursuing your heart’s desire? Or are you merely chasing the next dollar? Listen as I share how pursuing my heart’s desire has made all the difference in my personal and professional life!
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“You gotta quit that stupid job.”
Former mailman turned real estate investor, Tom Nardone used a secret weapon to his advantage: As a mailman, he could tell which properties were receiving certified foreclosure letters before anyone else knew the property was available. Listen in as Tom and Kim discuss how Tom went from “mailman” to “millionaire mailman” in just under 10 years.
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Highlights:
12:17 Look for problems, not properties
13:27 My simple goal: to buy 3 houses a year
13:53 You gotta quit that stupid job - how Tom decided to leave his job as a mailman
28:35 Self-care: make sure you’re running the business and you’re not actually doing the business
When was the last time you performed an audit of ALL your recurring business expenses? If you can’t remember, I guarantee it wasn’t recent enough. Listen as I discuss spending freezes, and why you may need one!
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“If you control the business, then you control the lifestyle and therefore you have a lifestyle business”
From never owning a computer and having no prior knowledge of internet marketing, self-taught business owner John Lamerton speaks about his journey and what he has learned about life. After the birth of his first child in 2009, John realized his business was not what he wanted it to be and therefore launched his Ambitious Lifestyle business. Listen in as Kim and John discuss “aha” moments, what exactly a lifestyle business is, and some hiring lessons learned along the way.
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Highlights:
1:00 What John does and what he did to get there
3:00 Running the wrong kind of business
8:09 What a lifestyle business really is
11:53 Hiring lessons learned
15:40 Creating hurdles when hiring
23:00 The need to hire support
29:11 Hiring new VS experienced
33:08 High intensity fitness training in a work concept
39:29 Let go of the MD (Managing Director) level
47:22 “Rich people spend money to save time, and poor people spend time to save money”
51:51 One thing John cannot work without
Have you ever allowed a “Momma Hair” day prevent you from getting on to social media and sharing your message? I know I have! Listen as I explain the injustice we are doing to ourselves and others by allowing our “imperfections” to hold us back.
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"Your passion is not your purpose, your purpose is not your passion"
Dov Baron is a life strategist whose goal is to help you tap into your purpose and have the kind of impact you came into this world to have. Following a 120 foot fall down a mountain, Dov learned his real purpose in life and is now better equipped to help others do the same. Listen in as Dov and Kim discuss what it takes to be a vulnerable leader, the difference between purpose and passion, and choosing heart over smart. You'll be glad you did!
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Highlights:
8:34 When you are courageous and share intimate, yet powerful, aspects of your personal faults you can impact more people than you'll ever know
12:13 The Grand Accountability of Life. You are having an impact, the question is: what kind (negatively or positively)?
15:22 Your passion is revealed in your joy, but your purpose is actually revealed in your pain
16:42 Purpose is this One Red Thread that is woven throughout the tapestry of your life
18:11 It's those moments where we stop and we question the very existence of our being, that's when we have access to the purpose of our life
53:23 The treasure you search for is in the cave you are terrified to enter
“Do the best that you can every day and give yourself a pat on the back when all is said and done. You’ve done all that you can do and tomorrow is a new day.”
Why work with pressure and overwhelm yourself with unrealistically long task lists and habit lists. Listen in and find out my recommended amount of personal and professional tasks in a day and take note of where the pressure is and see where you can reduce it.
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"It takes courage not to lie."
Kim O'Neill was a crime analyst but now works as personal development coach with professionals and youth. Listen as we discuss how important self-confidence is with kids, our important role as parents, personal development practices and more!
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Highlights:
2:43 Kim O'Neill describes her work
13:11 You are not taught to be a mom, you just know how to love and then you just do your best from there
22:51 Put sleep back into your business and your productivity improves
29:42 Slow deep breathing brings life force back into your body
“If we are focused on being perfect in everything we do we are never going to get anything done”
Positive Productivity is not about perfection. Listen in as I share a time that I pushed “go” before everything was perfect.
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“I want people to have that lifestyle where they are present to their kids and their family”
While having numerous successful businesses and talent in software project management, Karen was on the rise when something unexpected happened. A motorcycle accident made life very different for her, causing her the need to develop unique strategies to accomplish the simplest day to day tasks. During her healing process, Karen realized these same tools can help so many others. This prompted her development of solutions to allow business owners to be present in their lives outside of their business. Tune in as Karen takes us through her journey of successes and realizations of where she wanted to take her life and how beauty can come from accidents.
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Highlights:
00:47 How Karen got to where she is today
2:15 Evernote- productivity for her motorcycle club
6:30 Personal shopper for systems
9:25 Time based VS relationship based
14:23 Hiring someone with matching values and complementary skills
15:41 Purpositivity
19:00 Tracking those random thoughts
24:32 Something beautiful from a motorcycle accident
26:35 Conquering shiny object syndrome
32:25 Word of the year
36:31 Task VS project and organizing tasks by energy level
42:54 Nature and knitting breaks- Self-care for Karen
45:05 Find a system that works for you
OK, I admit it. I use electronic babysitters with my three littles. Something happened, however, that made me realize how much time I was allowing these devices to control in my life as well. Listen as I share my recent experience, and the lesson I hope to share with you.
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“Our point is to become a psychiatrist with a knife, actually."
A Harvard graduate, a trauma surgeon, and now the owner and medical director of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery and Spa, Dr. Rina Shinn was a real go-getter from the start. She graduated Harvard in just two years and went on to have a successful career as a trauma surgeon and Chief of Surgery. When her hospital faulted, she was forced to make a tough decision: go back into trauma surgery, working up to 100 hours a week, and give up her personal life with a one year old at home or leave the familiar behind and open her own business. Listen in as Rina and I discuss her education, her early career and how she ultimately made the decision to transition away from a guaranteed paycheck in order to open her own cosmetic surgery and spa center and balance her professional and personal responsibilities.
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Highlights:
5:58 Learning to recognize the truths behind why patients really wanted cosmetic surgery
7:11 Dr. Maxwell Maltz coined the term "self image" in the 1960's
7:19 Unless we change the self image that's inside, anything you do on the outside won't make a difference
7:43 Recently divorced? Better to postpone cosmetic surgery
9:29 The symptoms are being treated, but the cause is not (Kim Sutton)
17:26 Hard work & long hours and still great job satisfaction
21:50 A scary situation - transitioning away from a guaranteed salaried surgical position
22:21 A spiritual transformation is necessary
22:46 Learning new things when you're 50 isn't easy
23:23 No one's grading the entrepreneur
24:41 When it's your own business, make your own decisions
28:01 A psychiatrist with a knife
31:22 Having the correct team
35:44 Don't scare yourself
"Positive Productivity is not about perfection."
Join me as I discuss finding alternatives to life's simple moments when life gets a little "too hot." Literally.
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“The more fun I have in my business, the more money I make”
Cat Stancik is a master profit accelerator and business coach from Action Incubator. Naturally born with determination and the skills to overcome many hurdles, she tells her story of where she comes from and where she is now today- a successful business coach helping others succeed. Listen in as Cat and I have a refreshing conversation discussing topics of worst jobs, what personal development books we would give our younger selves, getting results now- not in a year, and how you are a solution to someone’s problem.
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Highlights:
1:20 I always knew there was something bigger and better for me
3:45 What was your worst job?
7:38 Rules and expectations, successful and safe choices
10:42 Personal development books
14:22 Nurture interests instead of squashing it
16:30 What is Action Incubator?
20:06 Cat’s spin on high performance
25:05 It’s not about getting results in a year, it’s about getting results NOW
31:56 People want to know you’re real
33:42 Play and have fun
36.58 Three steps to take today
"If communication is an issue, let your team know"
We learn from past experiences. Sometimes you have to go through those experiences one, two, and hopefully never three times for them to really resonate. Over the past six years, I wish I had heard this saying and followed through with it. Tune in and listen as I look back on a situation where hiring slow and firing fast would have been beneficial for me.
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“You’re only going to get results by taking action yourself”
Founder of SEO Affiliate Domination, Greg Jeffries, shares the basic tools he needed to get started with his business, the financial struggle, and what it takes to live a comfortable life. Listen in as we discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of taking action to propel yourself forward in your business.
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Highlights:
1:38 You gotta start somewhere
5:55 Targeted action
8:50 The magic number
12:40 Stability of entrepreneurship
17:21 Don’t give up- ask for help
21:36 Credit card debt
25:00 Ideal situation for side hustle
28:00 The importance of implementation
33:23 How Greg made it work
41:10 Take actions on what is already working
47:24 Riding trends, go with it
58:20 Remove your blinders- people buy all kinds of products
“Take a look at the people you are surrounding yourself with right now. Are they people who will cheer you on, hearts happy for you, no matter where they are in life? Or are they people who are going to hold you back, talk about you behind your back, and recent you because their life isn’t going so well?”
We’ve all heard about “Fair weather friends”, but what about “Foul weather friends”? You know, the type who will do anything they can to hold us back when they see us about to move past them in one form of success or another. Listen as I share how I discovered a few characteristics of foul weather friends, and what we need to do about them.
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“Pay attention to what gets you stressed out, what triggers you. By paying attention to how you feel moment to moment throughout the day; that you will find what that trigger is to you.”
Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, Robert Plotkin discusses the importance of finding a balance with technology and how developing strong mental habits of mindfulness can help you stay on course throughout your day. Listen in as Robert and I discuss the benefits of integrating moments throughout your day to pause and how they can keep you on task.
Highlights:
2:58 Computers: distracting and stressful
5:45 Find a balance with technology
8:20 Multitasking- is it really efficient?
13:52 Kim’s mindfulness in the AM
18:04 Practice pausing
25:34 Sleep- it’s everything!
27:36 Quality over Quantity
30:42 Experiences and triggers
33:59 Control how and when you’re interrupted on your devices
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"A lot of people are in such a hurry to get things done that often they won't read the minute details."
When you're hiring for your team, it's important to know that they'll fit into the role they'll be filling so that nobody's time gets wasted. Join me as I discuss how I devised a simple test to help weed out the applicants that definitely wouldn't fit into my team.
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“We should be looking out to expand our impact across the world as opposed to shutting ourselves in and trying to say that we’re going to not be included in this global population”
Founder and CEO of CAD Sourcing, Bryan Luoma speaks about the early years of his business, his motivation to employ 60 Philippines, and how it was an opportunity to help family. Listen in as Kim and Bryan discuss the benefits of open communication with in a business, the positive results of expanding our impact across the world, and knowing where your work is most valuable.
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Highlights:
1:30 How Bryan’s journey began
5:10 Desire to help family
7:13 Expanding our impact
10:23 Employee treatment- a benefit to society
14:30 Food for thought: What goes in to cell service?
15:50 The importance of project managers
19:39 Get out of your own way
24:07 How much time are you spending on your business?
28:47 Smooth transitions- SOP
30:41 Benefits of transparency
37:20 Doing good in the Philippines: Cad giving
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Hard stops. For some (like me), they’re extremely difficult to express and even more difficult to enforce. Listen as I share why we need to have them, and the expense incurred by not.
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Melanie Benson is the Profit Amplifier from Melanie Benson Inc. Listen in on my inspiring conversation with Melanie as we discuss her road blocks, pot holes, growth, and transformation into the successful business woman she is today.
Highlights:
1:07 Brief on Melanie’s road traveled- 6 figure biz and burnout
3:25 Unleashing her FIRE, then hitting a pot hole in 2009
4:50 Every level of our growth requires another level of us to emerge
8:06 Burn out happens
12:25 You need a mastermind and an inner circle of people you trust
13:19 You can't solve a problem with the same level of thinking that created it
20.33 Creativity addiction
26:54 Delegation
35:52 Be inspired to grow
39:25 Profit leak- what is stealing away your profits?
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It’s easy to get caught up in what we do and don’t accomplish in a given day or week, but when was the last time you took a look at all you accomplished in the past five years? Listen as I share how this was a topic of discussion in my “Unretireables” mastermind group, and how we need to continually give ourselves a pat on the back and allow ourselves time to reach our higher goals.
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"That, I discovered, was the key to everything: understanding myself more, and everyone around me."
Karen Brown is the CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting and an unconscious mind expert. Listen in as we discuss how your unconscious mind affects your day-to-day decisions, and how you can take control of it to improve your productivity immensely.
Highlights:
1:20 What is an unconscious mind expert?
6:14 Gaining control over your unconscious mind
13:56 My husband, the morning grouch
20:26 Why positive affirmations are so effective
28:45 How sensationalization influences the unconscious mind
37:42 What makes a really good coach?
44:21 How I got my 15-year-old back on track
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"Ignore your smart phone! Ignore your computer! Set out doing what you need to do for YOU first thing, every day!"
What was the first thing you did this morning? Did you look at your email or social media? Or did you take time for you. Take control of your thoughts first thing in the morning and allow yourself to give gratitude to all that you are grateful for and continue to take control of your calendar throughout the day.
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"We choose what we think about."
Debbi Dachinger is a media and visibility expert who started her career on the radio, and continues her work today to help people find their voice and pursue their passion through coaching. We discuss how you can find your own success through improving your self confidence, and working towards your dreams as an individual.
Highlights:
3:08 Debbi's beginnings on the radio
8:30 Taking a step back and addressing a single issue at a time
16:35 The meaning of freedom
32:26 Recovering from a bad start to a day
41:05 The gentleman at New Media Summit
51:13 What Debbi is working on now
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"If you would've just told me the truth, I would've been ok with it."
Sometimes, things just don't go our way. Personal issues may interfere with your work, or you may be struggling to keep up with expectations. Join me while I discuss how important honesty can be in approaching these problems.
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"The weakest ink is mightier than the strongest memory."
P.K. Odle is a Feng Shui consultant who started her career with the American Feng Shui Institute twenty years ago is an expert in manipulating energies to improve your life. Join us while we discuss some of the many facets to Feng Shui, and how making changes in your environment can improve your success as an individual.
Highlights:
6:05 Helping students with attention deficit succeed
9:04 How Odle got into Feng Shui
15:44 Good and bad elements
27:03 A prime example of Feng Shui success
35:55 Grave site Feng Shui
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Do you ever feel like there are battles that you just can't quite win? I certainly do.
Sometimes the battles you're fighting can be overwhelming. Your attention can be drawn thin as it's pulled in all different directions. Listen as I share my story about my battle with Mount Downy.
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"Wealth is a team sport, not a solo sport."
Rennie Gabriel is an extremely successful entrepreneur who started from scratch at age 50 after facing failure, and climbed his way to the top 1%. We discuss how he made it back up from the bottom, and how crucial it is to have partners that you can rely on in order to find your success.
Highlights:
2:00 Why you shouldn't fear success
7:10 Success vs. significance
10:12 Learning to handle money effectively
15:07 Putting into practice what you know
21:08 The importance of having a partner
31:58 Learning from failure
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Bilbao is an incredibly unique museum in Spain that no other building really compares to. I encourage you to seek out how you can be true to you, and stand out against other people around you, rather than trying to be just like them.
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"If you don't have your motivation in the right place, it's not going to take you where you want to go."
Mimika Cooney has been an entrepreneur since the age of 16, and recently published her book Worrier to Warrior. Join us while we discuss the importance of taking care of yourself, and striving to do what you want to do in order to be happy.
Highlights:
10:54 The unsustainable hustle mentality
21:50 How finding her path has improved her home life
27:30 Learning to remove our filters and be true to ourselves
37:43 Self care with Mimika
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On Memorial Day, I found myself worrying once again, this time about the fence panels in our backyard because of an upcoming house appraisal. Little did I know a utility pole fire would burn my problem away for me.
Tune in to hear my story about how the universe came to help me with the problem in my backyard.
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"Don't focus on the problem, focus on what's on the other side of the problem."
Jim's personal experiences and struggles, even from a young age, have molded the way he interacts with not only his clients, but also the people around him. During our chat we dial in on how to overcome your personal demons, and create meaningful connections with those you want to have an impact on.
Highlights:
6:08 Getting through difficult times
11:26 When the warning light burns out
21:25 Chasing impact, not income
25:51 Amazing experience (link to article about it)
33:52 Setting boundaries with your clients
40:30 Win-Win
43:28 Jim Padilla's Seven keys
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Most goal setting programs I've ever seen/participated in track in 90-day segments, or just about three months. As we're going into the summer in the United States, I realized that the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is just over that.
Listen as I share my Summer 2018 personal challenge, and invite you to share your own!
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"Just stand up. Take a break."
Aleksandra Nenadic is self-made physical therapist who started her very own physiotherapy practice. Join us as we discuss how you can keep your body healthy in an environment where it's all too easy to let yourself go.
Highlights:
4:40 Keeping a sedentary body healthy
9:54 Ergonomic furniture: is it worth it?
12:45 How to keep your body happy
26:15 Aleksandra's tools for getting where she is today
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Do you have a habit of collecting papers/notes for later, thinking you'll actually get back to them... "one day"?
I know I do!
Listen as I share where my cluttery habit came from, and what we can all do to get rid of this excess emotional and physical clutter!
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"That's how I make those decisions. I look to see how it's going to impact my life."
Iain's story starts when he bought his very first motorcross bike at only 11 years old.
Join us as we discuss how to change your mindset in order to find your path to success.
Highlights:
2:26 Iain's backstory
7:33 How Iain was able to retire before 30 years old
13:45 The motorcross race disaster
25:23 Replacing "how" with "who"
36:16 Asking yourself "who am I being"
39:35 How to distinguish good opportunities from shiny objects
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When was the last time you did something nice and completely unexpected for someone else?
If you can't remember, it wasn't recent enough.
Listen as I share free/inexpensive ways we can brighten the day of others in our personal AND professional lives!
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"When we're isolated, we're really putting a limit on what's possible."
Emerald Greenforest started out as the Empress of Empowerment for women a decade ago, and transitioned into being the Empress of Encouragement for men after a business meltdown two years ago. Join us as we discuss the importance of collaboration and investment to achieve lifelong success.
Highlights:
3:08 How Emerald became the Empress of Encouragement
9:17 Approaching the cultural pressure to be independent
20:14 Don't spend your money to make money; invest in yourself
24:17 How I helped my husband get more value out of his free time
32:25 Men's most common struggles, and how to approach them
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Sometimes we should look to the great architects, artists and engineers for lessons as we build our business, and in this episode, I do just that.
Are you priming your masterpiece? Listen to hear what I mean.
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"The next phase of evolution will be true partnership between men and women."
Sylvia Becker-Hill grew up in Germany, where she felt held down by the world around her, pushing her towards her career of empowering women to live to their fullest potential in a patriarchal world.
Listen in as we discuss the dissolving of gender roles and embracing yourself in order to succeed.
Highlights:
6:25 Breaking down the glass ceiling in our head
13:50 How my husband supports and empowers me
22:21 Finding a brand guardian
25:26 Sylvia's big "oh, duh" moment
33:24 How knowing yourself can empower you
39:13 Moving through your magic door
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Does increased pressure in your personal and/or professional life lead to decreased productivity? It does for me! Listen as I explain...
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"Be careful what you ask for because it's gonna come in the most mysterious miraculous ways, and it doesn't always feel good."
Amy is a life and business coach, and host of her own podcast, who speaks with me today to discuss her journey of self-discovery. Join us as we explore how taking new chances and opening our eyes to the opportunities around us can lead to your best life.
Highlights:
4:20 The start of Amy's journey
7:22 A bump in the road to success
14:18 Getting a foothold in Amy's new career
16:10 My soulmate spec sheet
23:17 Something else, something better, IS coming
30:48 The miracle of learning to be still
37:40 Continuing on her road to success
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A hungry stomach and a carton of eggs inspired this episode. Is your business scrambled? Listen to hear how we need to incorporate the right ingredients to allow our businesses and ourselves THRIVE!
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"There's always an opportunity for us to lift our head and begin to have a higher purpose."
Robb was a high school and collegiate athlete when an unexpected health issue sidelined him. Miraculously healed, he realized he needed to shift his purpose.
Listen as Robb and I chat about our purpose, serving others, authenticity, self-discovery and more!
Highlights:
05:50 A modern day miracle and Robb's wake-up call
12:50 Working out our gratitude muscle
14:41 Robb's wake-up ritual
16:25 A story about Kim's sisters, a tire and a pizza
21:39 "Is it a first world problem or a third world problem?"
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Perhaps it's just because I'm a talker and I love a good conversation, but with every new email that hits my inbox, I detest people who sell to me via cold emails.
Listen as I share my feelings on how we should stop selling and start communicating.
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"What is wealth, without the health to enjoy it?"
Anthony is an Iraqi War Veteran who found himself struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression and sense of purpose after leaving the service. Through his journey, he discovered his mission is to inspire men to reclaim their health, sense of adventure and purpose.
Listen as we chat about PTSD, anxiety, depression, men's health and overcoming struggles.
Highlights:
03:20 Anthony's reminder that he wasn't home safe
06:15 Anthony's health and wellness enlightenment
07:38 Men's Health Month (did you know this existed? I didn't!)
09:18 I share a little of my husband's own struggle during his military service and after leaving the service
12:05 Redefining one's mission and life -- in or out of the service
16:25 The STRONG Method
19:36 I share how I was admitted to the mental hospital and how I was "treated"
29:24 Taking back our power
31:10 Anthony's promise to himself
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Recently I've realized that my workaholism has taken hold of my life... again. However...
I also know I have an addictive personality, and I tend to get sucked into ANYTHING I do.
Listen to hear how I am combating my workaholism by rewarding myself with other activities.
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"Life is a series of subtle -- and sometimes not subtle -- mistakes and errors as you go along, and fortunately that's where a lot of the biggest gains happen. It's in those failures."
James' adult life has been filled with one failure after another, and we start this episode with a string of bloopers just to make an (unintentional) point! We chat about our mistakes, living abroad, our podcasting journeys, authentic conversations and more!
Highlights:
02:45 Perfectionism is a failure
04:04 Allowing space for failure and innovation
08:00 James' biggest but best failures
11:42 A BIG sleep deprivation induced failure of mine
12:41 How James wound up in the Middle East
13:38 Don't let your fear conquer you. Conquer your fear.
23:24 James' podcasting journey
38:39 ... and then his book writing journey!
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A couple weeks ago, my son's, his classmates and the parents were horrified by some breaking news. The tour company hired to take the class on their school trip to Washington D.C. had essentially stolen our money and closed up shop.
But the story didn't end there.
Listen to hear what happened next, and why it's important to keep our chins up when bad things happen.
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"Everybody needs mindfulness... And so many of us grow up without knowing what it is."
In 2003, Bruce was a music teacher who got tired of seeing bullying swept under the rug. He put together a bullying and mindfulness program/production, and took his show on the road.
Listen as we chat about how Bruce's program evolved, how we incorporate mindfulness into our lives, our kids, our businesses and more!
Highlights:
05:06 I share my middle/high school bullying experience
08:10 We chat about New Media Summit and my mindset shift between two events
10:15 I share -- and we discuss -- my oldest child's bullying story
13:00 When I stopped putting up with bullying in my first marriage
18:14 Mindfulness in my entrepreneurial journey
19:46 Creating stories and chronic worrying
30:35 Bruce's mindfulness during his transition from teaching to entrepreneurship
47:00 Sometimes you just need to keep up with the flow
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Are you currently the bottleneck in your business? I know, without a doubt, that I'm the bottleneck in mine! Listen to hear the growing pains I'm experiencing, and how you can push past the same!
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Dr. Heidi spent 25 years consulting in the corporate space teaching technology when she realized the human component needed to be addressed. Now she teaches individuals how to work with technology so they thrive in the digital era. Listen as we chat about good and bad ways to use technology, multitasking, shiny object syndrome and more!
Highlights:
04:40 Setting up boundaries with technology
10:45 The digital self profiles
25:00 Digital systems strategists - why I believe we all need one in our business
29:30 Mapping out our tech eco-system
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Have you ever driven behind a driver who refused their directionals? I have, and it drives me CRAZY! Listen to hear how I relate this to the misguided journeys of entrepreneurs!
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"Nothing is unbelievable any more."
In 2012, Kristiina found herself unhappily working in a J-O-B. She turned to God for answers, and received the one she least expected....
QUIT (your job).
Listen to hear how the Garage of Blessings started, and where it has grown to today!
NOTE FROM KIM
As the host of the Positive Productivity podcast, I can tell you that every, single guest has provided me with insight and information I needed to hear.
This episode was no different, but I will tell you that it was recorded on one of my most difficult days since launching the podcast in 2016. Kristiina's message touched me so deeply, that while she was talking, I was on mute, sobbing. (Listen for my sniffles... you will hear them).
Following our recorded conversation, Kristiina and I chatted a little longer, and she provided me exactly the advice I needed, right then: "Be still and listen."
And so I did.
By the end of that day, the extreme stress that was wrecking havoc on me and my family was taken care of.
Thank you, Kristiina, for all you did for me and my family, and all you do for thousands of people.
Highlights:
03:47 Matthew 6
06:35 Kristiina quits her job
10:35 Organized chaos
16:42 How Garage of Blessings got its name
18:15 Being blunt with God
19:28 Blessings start coming in for the Garage of Blessings
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Despite being episode 349, this episode marks episode 350 of the Positive Productivity podcast. I made it! So here's to all the tornado sirens, lawn mowers, kids, cats, dogs, birds and demolition derbies I ignored to get myself here...
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"Get out and play."
Anne studied animal biology and zoology, and was a zoologist and animal trainer when a job took her to Panama. Listen as Anne and I talk about Anne's major life change, her entrepreneurial journey, the benefits of connecting with marine life, the support we have in our businesses and more!
Highlights:
06:05 Anne discovers a major void in Panama's tourism market
10:52 Anne combines her spiritual side with whale watching
16:00 How a client found happiness
18:30 Being right there in the moment
24:16 How Anne would change her life if there was $100M in her bank account
26:45 Support in our businesses
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Do you ever feel as though you speak a language no one understands? Maybe you share that language with me -- it's called "Typo." Listen to hear how my brain and mouth disconnect, and how I deal with it.
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"Life is about having free agency."
Lisa is an energy practitioner and healer who helps people release the blocks that are keeping them from feeling happy. Listen as we chat about how we were raised, following our intuition, perfectionism, worthiness and more!
Highlights:
03:50 How Lisa learned to embrace her gifts as an adult
09:00 Kinergetics - what is it?
14:09 Muscle testing
17:30 The struggle is real - but it doesn't have to be
22:02 Worthiness
23:40 Having fun bringing in money
28:56 Perfectionism
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While I am at the beginning of a weight loss journey, today I'm not talking about the scale what weighs you. I'm talking about scaling up our businesses.
Listen as I share a recent revelation I've had about my business, and how I'm looking to take it to the next level.
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Christine was our guest on episode 122, and since then has written, edited and published her first book, The Income Replacement Formula. In this episode, we chat about Christine's writing journey, revenue models authors can build behind their books, quality marketing vs. quantity marketing and more!
Highlights:
03:55 Christine describes her journey as an author
07:55 How to use a book to secure high-end clients
14:10 Christine's seven simple tips
16:30 Icky sales techniques
20:20 Give in public, sell in private
26:30 Quality marketing vs. quantity marketing
28:28 Christine's self-care and systems during the writing process
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Do you wear a perpetual frown? If so.... Stop... And Listen!
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"It's important that we all have multiple resources available to us to bring ourself back to center."
As an adolescent and young man, Jeff became aware of how alcoholism had impacted his family dynamics. As he grew older, he took these lessons and turned them into a career. Listen as we discuss inter-generational transmission, our culture's emphasis on treating symptoms rather than causes, the various forms of addiction and more!
Highlights:
10:15 Shifting thinking to prevent/cure addiction
12:15 Workaholism as a form of addiction
24:40 How we want to feel at the end of the day
40:10 The difference between therapy and coaching
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Are you able to explain what you do to people in a way they understand? Or do you sound like a doctor using words with too many syllables?
In this episode, I explain what I do (build marketing funnels) in a way I hope all listeners understand, and encourage you to find a way to do the same for what you do as well.
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"You don't deserve to EVER be mistreated."
Rosie and her daughter endured years of emotional abuse while living in the Middle East with her (ex) husband. In 2009, however, Rosie engineered an escape. Listen as we share our stories of abuse, escape and entrepreneurship!
Highlights:
08:30 How Rosie escaped
11:15 I share my experience in an emotionally abusive and controlling marriage
16.50 Rosie's journey after her escape
18:22 Conversations with God
30:20 Does Rosie feel safe now?
39:20 "My goal is to end family terrorism."
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Have you noticed in your personal or professional life that there are activities that when YOU do them take considerably more or less time and effort than when you outsource?
I have!
Listen as I share a couple of my own personal experiences, and my advice for planning your time appropriately.
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"Bliss is your birth right. Chose to claim it -- every single day."
In this episode, Moneeka Sawyer shows just how important pushing forward through adversity is. After suffering severe depression due to discrimination, Moneeka was introduced to tools and strategies that allowed her to attract and keep joy in her life. Listen to hear how she has turned joy into money -- and is teaching others to do the same!
Highlights:
09:30 The definition of bliss
11:00 "Things will be good when..."
17.25 I admit I'm not happy all the time -- and how I react when I'm not happy
20:00 Feeling emotions vs. displaying emotions
24:14 What success looks like to Moneeka and I
26:18 How Moneeka got into real estate
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As a mom of five with three ages four and younger, I've learned to be creative when it comes to getting my kids ready and out the door in the morning. Listen as I share another of my morning hacks, bagged clothes.
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Brittany Hoopes grew up wanting to be an actress, however, after completing her education and a few professional roles realized she had another life role she wanted to pursue. Listen as Brittany and I discuss goal setting, realizing our true identity, pursuing our dreams and more!
Highlights:
04:45 My "Aha!" moment
09:30 Entpreneurial turning points
18:12 Chronic Idea Disorder, idea management, and goal redirection
32:30 Inspired action
34:55 Journey of Un-Striving
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As a mom of five with three ages four and younger, I've learned to be creative when it comes to getting my kids ready and out the door in the morning. Listen as I share one of my newest morning hacks, "Beat the Coffee."
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"We don't have business problems. We just have personal problems that reflect in our business."
Extus moved to the U.S. from St. Lucia and entered the marines. After leaving the service, he started a business -- and struggled big before making it... BIGGER! Listen to hear how he turned his struggles around!
Highlights:
01:30 Entrepreneurship vs. The Marines
05:00 Extus shares his struggles
07.45 I sure my biggest entrepreneurial mistake
12:40 Business problems vs. personal problems
16:00 Meta programs
27:40 Systems builder mentality
44:00 Would Extus be able to remove himself from his work for a month?
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The first quarter of 2018 found me once again chasing income, growing frustrated by missing goals. Then I realized why. My motivation and focus were being were straying from the impact I truly want to make.
Listen to hear how music is helping me turn it all around!
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Haley started her entrepreneurial journey as a web designer in 2012, but found herself miserable. She re-entered the workforce in 2016, learned LOADS about productivity and planning, and transitioned back into entrepreneurship.
Listen to hear how she is now helping entrepreneurs through Profit Planner!
Highlights:
03:15 I share my own entrepreneurial journey along with my hope planning method
04:30 Methods and tools Haley uses and teaches
07:50 Time traps entrepreneurs face
10:00 Haley's SOA method
14:00 The Captain of the ship
16:22 The practices of rich vs. poor people
35:00 Haley's favorite tools
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Take a moment and look at your web browser.
How many tabs do you have open?
Today I am issuing the Three Tab Challenge!
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"Choose to ask for help."
Gina was a teacher when a skiing accident left her wheelchair bound. Listen to hear how, despite physical struggles, Gina thrived -- personally AND professionally!
Highlights:
01:30 Gina shares her background
10:50 I share how I've faced my own struggles and have been inspired by mentors who have overcome theirs as well
15:00 Discussing personal and professional development
20:30 The readiness and openness necessary for learning and development
34:00 Tempered steel
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Are you going to events and presenting yourself on social media as an alternate version of yourself? If so, stop it! It's time that we, as entrepreneurs, start showing our true colors and stop worrying about other peoples expectations!
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"You can save a lot of trouble by communicating up front."
Say has been a writer since she was a child, and initially wanted to be a novelist. Her journey, however, has taken her down the path of copy writing. Listen as Say and I chat about team building, effective communication, and much more!
Highlights:
15:40 The attention span of humans
17:25 Scheduling our work weeks
26:00 Say's thoughts and strategies on team building
32:00 Trigger-based tasks vs. pulse based tasks
38:50 Non-violent communication
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As I prepare to leave for the April 2018 New Media Summit, I realize I have a problem with over-packing... And it extends beyond my suitcase. Tune in to hear what I mean, and how many entrepreneurs face the same struggle!
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"Your relationship with food is all up in your brain."
Jenny was in health education for 13 years when she left to start her coaching practice. She now helps people heal their relationship with food.
Listen as we chat about lazy food, food triggers, motherhood, making time for self-care and more!
Highlights:
05:50 Kim shares her family's experience with "lazy food"
06:30 The energy required to take care of ourselves
08:15 Kim's garden... Or lack thereof
10:40 Not taking time vs. not prioritizing
12:30 Making "lazy food" nutritious
15:15 Discussing the show "This is Us"
18:05 Common causes for unhealthy food relationships
20:55 Grocery store confessions
31:40 Moderating activities so they don't become addictions
36:30 Jenny's support network
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The boundary between being an optimistic and having big dreams and being a realistic and knowing our limits can sometimes be blurry and baffling. Listen as I discuss why we NEED to keep counting our chickens before they hatch!
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Jennie had been a writer and/or working in publishing for years when a colleague asked for help writing/finishing their book. Listen as Jennie and I chat about her company and strategy, and as she coaches ME about MY book!
Highlights:
05:45 Would Jennie do it again?
09:00 The importance of asking for help
13:00 I share my resistance behind working on my book
15:00 Not doing vs. doing bad
19:05 The fear of success
27:15 Visualization exercises
31:20 Jennie coaches ME!
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Sometimes it can be hard to not respond to emails, text messages or other communication, especially when the conversation is heated. However... Many times we can be the bigger person when we have the last laugh vs. the last word. Listen to hear my thoughts.
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"If you really want true success, then you need to look at all the pieces that make it."
J.J. empowers her clients and audience in the areas of health, wellness and relationships through her books, podcasts and coaching work. Listen as we chat about personal motivation, relationships, excuses, taking action and more!
Highlights:
02:35 A major key to achieving success in ANY area
04:45 The Invisible Fitness Formula
06:00 Non-Substance-Based addictions
07:00 Willpower
11:45 How J.J. manifested her husband
25:00 Kim's J.J.-Inspired "Duh" moment
34:35 The first step of action
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The three pillars of Positive Productivity are Self-Care, Systems and Support. Listen to how setting up Facebook Messenger bots has helped me get more of all three pillars, along with just a few of the activities I have it doing for me!
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"Awareness of your choices is the key to freedom."
Mary went out on her own at age 16, and overcame amazing odds after starting her business at age 24! Listen as we share our entrepreneurial journeys, our thoughts on debt collection tactics, overcoming struggles and more!
Highlights:
02:20 Mary shares how she came to start her business at age 24
04:55 Mary shares her approach to debt collection
05:25 Words that Work
10:00 The "But" excuses and the beliefs behind them
10:38 Investng in ourselves as entrepreneurs
18:50 Five Steps to Break Through Your Break Down
19:38 How our brains love lists
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Do you ever forget that you're not a rubber band? I have! Listen to hear how we need to pull back and stop stretching ourselves until we snap!
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"We can't wait until the government or food industry changes. WE have to change."
Sherry says she was born an addict, addicted to refined sugar. She realized at an early age she wanted to eat healthier, however it wasn't until her 20's that she put the pieces together, mentally and nutritionally. Listen to hear how Sherry is using her 30+ years of experience and knowledge to help others live healthier lives.
We chat about dieting, the serious harm of refined sugar, the driving forces behind our food choices, politics and more!
Highlights:
03:00 Side effects of bad nutrition
07:00 The lack of nutrition/nutritional training in the medical system
10:00 Refined sugar vs. cocaine
13:00 Kim shares her thyroid journey and Sherry discusses gluten
19:00 Hydrating properly
24:20 Kim shares her smoking journey and we discuss the ridiculousness of the lawmakers in the US
28:12 Nut pucks and nut pockers
37:50 The impact of moving into a viewpoint of compassion
41:47 Awareness vs. hypochondriacism
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This morning I faced an... issue... while trying to enter the shower. Listen to hear what the issue was, and how I was able to relate it to the entrepreneurial life!
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Julie entered the coaching industry in 2007, and primarily coaches women leaders, guiding them to live and lead from a place of meaning and value.
Listen as we chat about the coaching industry, connecting to our intuition, motherhood, self-care and more!
Highlights:
02:40 -- We share our own early entrepreneurial journeys
04:45 -- Julie talks about starting her podcast
08:00 -- We discussing coaching certification and the necessity (or lack thereof) for it
10:55 -- Intuitive coaching - What is it?
19:35 -- If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy
25:35 -- Julie's biggest learning experiences
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Today I want to challenge you. Stop thinking outside the box and start thinking INSIDE the box. Tune in to hear what I mean!
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Karen was born and raised in an entrepreneurial family and worked in journalism and public relations after college. In 2007, she founded KB Concepts PR. Listen to hear how a small spark of inspiration turned into something much bigger!
Highlights:
04:50 "There's more than enough pie for everybody."
06:40 "You get what you give"
09:15 How AWE is different from other networking groups
13:30 Female vs. Male entrepreneurs
38:00 Accountability/mastermind groups
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In 2010, I found myself in a miserable marriage, sleeping on the couch or even in my office (outside the home). Listen to hear how I met the man of my dreams, and if you're single, what I recommend you do to find your perfect mate.
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Eamon graduated from college with an engineering degree, however within a week of entering the workforce, he discovered he didn't want to be an engineer. After being introduced to the coaching industry he realized the path he was supposed to be on and set out on it.
Listen as we chat about the mistakes we've made in our businesses, relationship dynamics in life and business, the impact of a positive attitude, and more!
Highlights:
00:53 -- Eamon shares his career transition
07:34 -- "We all have our struggles, and the one that we're working on, is the one that we tend to - want share with the world the most" ~ Eamon Rooney
11:46 -- Eamon's thoughts about sharing VS. guiding in the coaching process
19:27 -- Eamon express his views on the "tedious" part of business
24:08 -- Eamon talks about his mentors
33:25 -- How does Eamon preserve his ideas?
39:28 -- Eamon talks about multiple tasks and how "discipline" help "focus"
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I think it's probably fair to say that we've all had someone (or someones) in our life who needs an attitude adjustment. But what do we do when that person is ourself? Listen to hear my thoughts!
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Jenna and her husband, Travis, are optometrists who realized they wanted to do more with their expertise. Listen as Jenna shares their journey, mission, and vision for the future!
Highlights:
9:15 Jenna talks about the mission of EyeLove
11:00 The value of curing preventable blindness
21:15 Jenna's vision for the next five years
22:52 Income vs. Income - words of advice
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During the early years of my business, I often felt dismissed and ignored as a result of little or no reaction to marketing efforts. Unbeknownst to me, I wasn't being ignored, however. I was invisible. Tune in to hear the difference and how you break out of invisibility and INTO making an impact!
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Carolyn was a senior trial attorney for Fortune 100 and 200 companies for over 20 years. Now she is an executive coach. Listen as we chat about authenticity, marketing, confidence and more!
Highlights:
2:45 Being truthful and sharing our struggles
5:20 We discuss public rants and the impact of what we post on social media
22:00 Frankensteining our business
31:00 Discussing the word "hustle"
34:00 Getting into our own power
50:50 Giving ourselves due credit
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Recently I coined the word, "Learningasms", and in this episode I share when I get them and how we, as entrepreneurs, need to act on the ones we have!
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Kimi and Pua are fitness trainers turned productivity coaches turned business coaches. Listen as we share a fun conversation about transparency, burn-out, following our passion, growing our online community and more!
Highlights:
04:30 Do-Be Do vs. Be-Do-Be
07:50 What makes entrepreneurs a bad-ass
09:50 Your vibe attracts your tribe
11:53 Our thoughts about the word "hustle"
27:20 How to find more time in your day to build your passion project
35:40 Our mess becomes our message
44:45 The balance entrepreneurs need to overcome anxiety and overwhelm
45:50 Tools we use to stay productive
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This morning I made a discovery in my house involving a mess.... under my couch. Listen to hear how this mess often carries into our businesses, and what we can do about it!
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"We're all unique, however, we're also very similar."
Sera was diagnosed with a rare abdominal tumor at age 26, and experienced the roller coaster of life follow. Listen to hear how her health scare transformed her life for the better!
Highlights:
05:38 Pulling back the layers of the onion - We discuss the transitions -- external and internal -- that come out of major life changes
13:30 Sera's practice of asking, listening and then action
18:05 Patience
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In this super-quick episode, I'm looking for your feedback! Tune in to hear what on!
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"Always remember: The process is the result."
Rob was an aspiring actor who moved to Los Angeles with the intention of advancing his acting career. To supplement his income, he became a personal trainer - and loved it! Listen as Rob and I chat about his journey, real estate, finance, health and more!
Highlights:
10:15 Advice Rob received from his financial advisor
15:30 Buying real estate as an entrepreneur
22:30 Airbnb - How Rob and his wife cover all their housing expenses using Airbnb
27:00 Credit cards - the good, the bad and the ugly
39:45 Self-imposed limitations and overcoming our struggles
47:40 Rob talks about his anxiety and childhood
1:01:00 Is health going to be a priority in your life?
1:07:55 The three rules to live by if you're trying to get healthy
1:32:00 Working smarter, not harder
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Acquaintances laugh when I tell them weekends scare me and I LOVE Mondays! Listen to hear the hilariousness from my house this past weekend -- and the reasoning behind this way of thought!
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"You can spend your time or you can invest your time."
Steve had an entrepreneurial spirit as a young boy, and opened an alcohol-free nightclub at age 19. Listen as we discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, technology, accountability and more!
Highlights:
08:00 Discussing the New Media Summit
09:30 The high that accompanies and follows live events, and why we need to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in person
13:35 Kids and socialization
19:15 The evolution of technology
22:00 Steve's creation process
25:00 Coaching and accountibility
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“You can spend your time or you can invest your time.”
Steve had an entrepreneurial spirit as a young boy, and opened an alcohol-free nightclub at age 19. Listen as we discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, technology, accountability and more!
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Highlights:
08:00 Discussing the New Media Summit
09:30 The high that accompanies and follows live events, and why we need to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in person
13:35 Kids and socialization
19:15 The evolution of technology
22:00 Steve’s creation process
25:00 Coaching and accountibility
Earlier this week I sent out an email with links that didn't work. Listen to learn about redirect links and 404 pages, and how you should (or shouldn't) use them in your business!
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"Tap in to your authenticity."
Lisa received a degree in languages and moved to Spain where she taught in a school of psychologists. As she became more involved, she became increasingly fascinated. Listen as we discuss Lisa's journey and the discoveries which came from it.
Highlights include:
3:20 Gratitude - We discuss the importance -- and lack of -- gratitude, for ourselves AND others
11:40 Forward thinking vs. past thinking
18:30 The three core human needs
27:15 Three ways to think about work
35:25 Forgiveness - Lisa and I discuss the necessity of forgiveness
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Facebook and Twitter have (again) made big changes to their algorithms/terms of service. Listen to how I'm pushing through and why!
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"Keep your business as simple as you can to get done what you want to get done."
Amy spent 15+ years in finance and was making over 6-figures, however she burnt herself out. She realized she was building others' wealth and not her own, and she wanted more out of life. Listen as Amy and I share an amusing conversation about entrepreneurship, Amy's journey, books, movies, telemarketers, tools and more!
Highlights:
03:30 - Amy and I discuss the word, "hustle"
05:50 - We chat about gross vs. net income and the resources needed when hitting higher gross income levels
10:10 - Masterminds. We chat about the importance and qualities of a good one
17:00 - Shiny Object Syndrome -- and how to overcome it to simplify and systemize our businesses
20:38 - Amy shares the tools she uses in her business
24:40 - No more customer service confusion!
28:10 - Here how my husband handles calls from telemarketers
30:40 - Our reading lists
39:00 - I share the horrifying and hilarious story of my first movie date with my husband
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Parentpreneurs, I know we face our own set of entrepreneurial struggles. As if being a parent OR being a business owner wasn't hard enough, when you mix them together it can be... interesting. Listen as I share recent happenings from my house!
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Jenn has been a writer since high school, and has an amazing story to share! From living on the streets to becoming a journalist, being the mother of 18 kids to facing a job loss, Jenn has faced her share of struggles -- and overcome!
Highlights of our chat include:
4:33 Jenn discusses her thoughts about the word "busy"
7:55 Jenn shares how books are NOT money making
16:30 We chat about how women/mothers often don't cut themselves enough slack -- despite an abundance of effort
18:00 Deliberate times - Jenn discusses the importance of scheduling the activities which are important to us
25:40 We chat about the importance of figuring out what DOES work for you. Jenn also shares about her life as a minimalist.
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In the last month, my team and coaches both opened my eyes to low hanging fruit I was missing in my business.... An obvious source of extra income. Listen as I share what this additional income stream is, and how you can consider setting up the same for you.
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"When we feel good, our work will be good."
As a student, Christine often dealt with anxiety and procrastination issues. After leading a procrastination workshop, however, her eyes were opened to a new way of working -- for both herself and others.
Listen as Christine and I chat about stalling due to perfectionism, the need to focus on big rocks rather than minute tasks, accountability, productivity tools and more!
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I know what it's like to be too proud to ask for help. Believe me, I do. Sometimes, however, we need to suck it up and be honest with where we are, and the help we need to get to where we want to go. Tune in as I discuss!
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"Wake up and end each day thinking of all the things that are amazing in your life."
Melonie was a corporate attorney for years, however she realized she held no passion for the profession and wanted to give back to society in some way. After having her first daughter, she looked for a fitness solution for new moms and realized a void in the market. Fe Fit was born. Listen to hear where Melonie's entrepreneurial journey has gone since!
Melonie and I share a fun chat about pregnancy and motherhood, the product development and manufacturing processes, and much more!
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In episode 287 of the Positive Productivity podcast I discussed my own struggles with anxiety, as well as several of the techniques I've used to relieve it. In this episode, I share how opening the lines of communication has also relieved anxiety.
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"Awareness is the first step to figuring out how to move forward."
Jessica has had quite the career journey! In 2008, she and her husband had two children and were flipping houses with the intention of adding another child to their family through adoption. When the housing market crashed, they were forced to use their savings on living expenses rather than on adoption. The opportunity which presented itself next is now helping thousands of families worldwide!
Listen as Jessica and I chat about the opportunities which present themselves when you kick fear to the curb, the power of living selflessly, the quirks and compassion of our kids, and more!
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After being a guest on several other podcasts and sharing my experiences and struggles with anxiety, I realized it is time to be completely authentic on my own podcast. In this episode, I share my struggles, along with a message for those who share the struggle.
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Bill grew up in a large family and had to figure out many of the nuances of life on his own. He joined the Navy, and was in the nuclear program where extended submarine journeys taught him the art of storytelling.
Listen to hear how Bill's journey progressed into him becoming a podcaster and entrepreneur. Bill shares submarine stories, we chat about the value of a locally focused podcast, and we discuss the extroverted introvert qualities we share.
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Lately I've noticed that new grey hairs are multiplying on my head, taunting me with their strength and thickness. I've also realized, though, that like the grey hairs, the struggles that gave me those hairs made ME stronger. Listen to hear my thoughts.
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"We can make progress or we can make excuses. We can't do both."
An amazing life transformation and personal development journey led Adam to lose 100 pounds and accomplish an impressive list of life goals. Since then, Adam has helped people in his town lose over 35,000 pounds and is now on a world-wide, million-pound mission.
Adam and I chat about when we were introduced to the Law of Attraction, the low points which came before our individual transformations, our affirmative action lists, and more!
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I'm honored when people ask me, "How do you do it all?" In all actuality, however, I don't. I am, instead, practicing the fine art of NOT doing it all.
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"Don't know too much. Don't be too smart... Get out of your own way of allowing surprise and creativity into your life."
Michael was an actor in New York City who gained a reputation as an acting coach. From there, Michael realized his skills as a coach could benefit business owners and executives as well.
Michael and I chat about inherited purpose, income vs. impact, cutting the weaker branches out of our life and more.
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Are you infected with the Yes Sickness? Do you say "Yes" whenever anybody asks you to do anything? Listen in to hear my perspective.
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"Think about the big picture. Why are you really here?"
Brian is an ophthalmologist with a fascination for psychology. While at the 2014 Olympics with his patient, Steven Holcomb, he saw how the world's perceptions were being altered by Putin, and decided to write his book, Perceptual Intelligence.
Dr. Brian and I chat about the downside of influencers and influencing, the importance of seeking the truth and well developed critical thinking skills, how we're here to help each other, cat poop coffee, and more!
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I was recently hired by a new client to assemble a digital marketing campaign within a short time frame. Unfortunately, communication was lacking.
Listen to hear the struggles that ensued, as well as how we can all afford to step up our communication.
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"Do what you love."
Max became an entrepreneur in college, and raised several million dollars in venture funding. Through that company, he learned he had a passion for digital marketing, specifically direct response. Today, Unicorn Innovations offers digital marketing services and training to small businesses and corporations.
Max and I chat about the meaning of the word "Unicorn," the importance of knowing our ideal client -- and only working with them, the mistakes we've made along our entrepreneurial journeys and more!
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I was recently introduced to a new productivity tool, and I instantly fell in love. Listen to here how I'm using it in my business, and how it's helping me get more done!
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"Relationships drive revenue."
As a child, Cauvee knew he wanted to be a musician, and quickly realized he wanted to be an independent artist. His journey has led him to combine music with personal development and motivational messages, and thus, become an inspiration engineer.
We talk about the motivation or side effects caused by the words, "You can't...", the importance of giving value and building strong relationships, ethical sales and marketing strategies and more.
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Due to taking shortcuts where my healthcare was concerned, I just returned home after spending two days in the hospital. Tune in to hear what happened, and how (and why) to prevent the same from happening to you.
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"Leave a legacy, a legacy that matters. Be the legend in your legendary way."
Izabela grew up in Yugoslavia, and as a teenager, became a refugee and immigrant. She eventually settled in the United States, where she furthered her education and founded her business. Today, Izabela works with leaders worldwide, empowering them to lead a more meaningful life.
We chat about the importance of connection and gratitude, the why behind our businesses, impact vs. income, and more!
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When's the last time you performed a digital marketing purge? Or have you ever?
In this episode, I share how I have been actively been purging my digital marketing -- from the clutter within my Infusionsoft account to my social media profiles.
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Corey Poirier was raised by a single mother and became an entrepreneur at a young age, He founded a business publication at age 19, before entering the Fortune 500 corporate sector. When a play he wrote and produced faced a minor hiccup, he took a course on standup comedy to become more confident on stage.
Listen as Corey shares his journey into his career as a public speaker, author and podcaster. In addition, we chat about how we were raised, speaking bloopers, our significant others, sweat lodges and more!
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There are two words you need to delete from your vocabulary, and no, I am not talking about swear words. Listen to hear what these two words are, and what you should say instead.
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"The average person doesn't possess the skills, the resources, the knowledge to be able to budget like the big boys do, yet they need that information more critically."
Earlier in his life, Mitchell found himself coming out of an unexpected divorce, selling his company for pennies on the dollar, and over $100,000 in debt. After remarrying, he and his wife realized they needed to make changes to how they handled their finances. The Pouch Plan was born.
In our chat, Mitchell and I are transparent about our financial struggles (and successes!) and Mitchell shares the Pouch Plan method.
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Are you able to prioritize your tasks and put the most important at the top of your to-do list? When the task IS at the top of your list, are you able to complete it before all others?
Too often, entrepreneurs allow themselves to think they can do everything, all the time. It's time for this to end. It's time to choose BETWEEN this or that.
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"SAVE - Selflessly Add Value Everyday"
Travis and his wife moved cross-country to open two eye clinics. Shortly after, they founded Eye Love, and online retailer of eye-care products. Today, the proceeds from Eye Love fund eye clinics in Jamaica and in the US, where they are on a mission to end preventable blindness.
Travis educates me on the symptoms and solutions for dry eye, the story of his career and relationship with his wife, and his vision for the future. In addition, we chat about the need to put impact before income, the fact that our income is limitless as we increase the number of people we serve, and much more!
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How many projects are you actively trying to work on -- at one time? I recently had the shocking realization that I have been trying -- unsuccessfully -- to work on TEN at the same time! Listen to hear what this has cost -- not gained me!
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"Achieving the life you want begins with loving the life you have."
Grab your pen and paper! Romacio draws upon his life and entrepreneurial experiences to fill our conversation with actionable tips and insight!
Born and raised in the ghetto, Romacio dropped out of college with a promise to his parents that he WOULD be successful.
We chat about setting intentions vs. creating to-do lists, the importance of gratitude, the necessity of having a mentor, and much more!
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This weekend, my family made and followed through on a very difficult decision in order to help our family thrive. Listen to hear the decision we made, and how there can be a parallel in other areas of our life.
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"I like to consider myself an eco-preneur. People, purpose and the planet before profit."
Scott has been an entrepreneur since a young age, and met his mentor at age 19. Together with his mentor, he founded a community wellness company, and in 2006 he founded Organik, a corporate wellness services provider.
During our chat, Scott and I discuss the importance of breathing, the side effects of stress and anxiety, the cost of unhealth, and the ROI of employee health and wellness initiatives.
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This morning as I was reading "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks, I realized I have a HUGE Upper Limit Problem. I am sabotaging my own success. Listen to hear the discoveries I made about my own life, and how you can prevent the same from happening to you.
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Be prepared for more than a few laughs as you listen to Mark Struczewski and I share a fun and conversational chat. We discuss our personal and professional lives, our backgrounds and Rochester roots, and the hilarity of my house and lack of driving skills.
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From any given moment to the next, it can be easy to get distracted and stray off the path toward our goal destination. Listen as I share my experience with straddling two paths and my advice for continuing on the journey toward achieving your dreams.
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Aaron has been a police officer since 1995 and built his first business in 1998. In the early stages of his entrepreneurial journey, he was chasing income through multiple income streams and burning himself out. In 2009, a major health scare led to a huge shift in his personal and professional life.
We chat about how sticktoitiveness is a decision, and not so much a learned skill, how many people stay in the lane they were born in, influence and relationship building and more.
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My childhood nickname was Worrywart, and I know it carried with me, well into adulthood. Listen to hear how a recent reading selection is helping me kick my bad worrying habit in the bud.
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Jeremy grew up in a lower-income, rural home in Florida, and unlike his friends, started working at a very young age. He has since created multiple companies, several with high-profile business people including Kevin Harrington.
During our chat, Jeremy and I chat about the importance of partnering/associating with people who are further along than we are, the shift from pursuing income to pursuing impact, knowing and charging our worth, and more!
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Until this week, I had a BIG problem which was affecting my productivity. Listen to hear what the problem was, and how I purged its pressure and gained an immediate productivity boost!
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"Challenge yourself to have a bigger heart and be the bigger person."
Kristine is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has built a business writing powerful letters to her clients' significant others. By bypassing her clients' ego and deep emotional wounds, her letters allow the senders and recipients to build stronger relationships or let go of the past or a less-than-ideal relationship.
Kristine and I chat about the importance of communication, how fear often turns into hurt, how we need to honor ourselves by acknowleging our feelings, and more!
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In this episode, I share why scheduling time to write or record solo podcast episodes doesn't work for me, and what I do instead.
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"Done well, speaking the secret language of our ideal clients will magnify our ideal customers and filter out the rest."
Jeffrey has been a portrait photographer for 33 years, but caught wind of the coaching industry in 2009. After working with a coach for seven years, he completed coach training and became a coach. Since then, he has launched his podcast, Creative Warriors, written and released his book, "LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible", and
built a thriving business he loves.
We chat about the importance of putting ourselves out there when we're pursuing our dreams, how we need to know who our ideal client is -- and only work with them, and much, much more.
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I've been sharing about my experiences with Chronic Idea Disorder and the book I'm writing under the same title since I launched the podcast in October 2016.
In this episode, I share an update on what's happening with the book, as well as a few tips on how you can conquer your own case of Chronic Idea Disorder.
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"You can't go through life wondering, 'What if?'"
In 2005, Cliff was an insurance salesman who decided to start a podcast after a call into a different show attracted attention to his own content.
In this episode, Cliff shares his journey, from his first podcasts and starting his business, to quitting his job and transitioning into the role of mentor for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs.
We chat about following your passion, the importance of persistence through the first years of entrepreneurship, why we need to be authentic, and much, much more.
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In 2016, I made a huge shift from chasing impact to making an impact. As a result, I allowed my true voice to show. In this episode, I share why you should do the same!
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"The great news is that as you develop multiple income streams, other opportunities become available for you."
Dorie entered college at the age of 14, and progressed to Divinity School at Harvard. After graduating, she became a journalist, worked in politics, ran a non-profit, and eventually started her business.
During our chat, we discuss the (non-financial) cost of pursuing higher education and attending the wrong networking events, the hurdles that commonly distract and hold entrepreneurs back, not knowing when/how to say "No", multiple income streams and more!
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This week's wins and reflections taught me a great deal about the value of the skills I am teaching others. (Hey, the cobbler's kids shoes are sometimes broken!) Listen to hear the wins I had this week in the areas of self-care, support and systems!
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"I don't know if I have 30 years of experience or 3 years of experience 10 times."
Ron started his career working within organizations, but he realized he could offer more value from the outside. Today he's working to help spread the message of those whose voices have been marginalized.
We chat about being agents of change and making an impact, the tools and obstacles we have working for and against us, and the four traits of successful leaders: breadth, context, choice and connections.
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In this episode, I'm not discussing hiring a team to support your business. Rather, I share how my family and I have used public assistance in times of hardship, and why it's not a sign of weakness for others to do the same.
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"In any business, when you are focused on serving others, when you are about helping people first, you'll get what you want."
Scott became an entrepreneur as a child, and then again as an adult in the field of network marketing. Through his years in network marketing, he developed a habit of investing time into personal and professional development and today is a coach and consultant.
During our enlightening chat, we discuss network marketing vs. MLM, our reading habits and mentors, Scott's Book, "SubmUrgency: How to Live and Die Without Regret", and more!
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Saying the word "No" can be scary. We're concerned people will lose respect for us, will speak poorly of us, and/or think we're incapable. But the word "Yes" does more damage than any fallout of "No" ever could. Listen to hear my thoughts.
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"Stop Shoulding on Yourself."
In her 20's, Amy's philosophy was "Fake it until you make it." Today, it's "What you see is what you get." This is just one of the many topics we discuss during our chat.
Amy started her career as an elementary teacher and is still teaching today, however from the stage and at a global and corporate level. During our chat, we discuss the need to ditch the cookie cutters, tune out the noise of social media, and be our true, authentic selves. We also talk about the good and bad of social media, the quirkiness of life, the choices we have in how we react to situations, and so much more!
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Lately, I've been watching with fascination and wonder as more and more (new) listeners are tuning in from New Zealand.
I LOVE seeing this, but I would love to know who to thank for sharing the message of the Positive Productivity brand and podcast!
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Pamela graduated from Yale and went corporate before becoming a mom. After co-founding a platform for parents - West Village Parents, she experienced a season of dysfunction and disconnect in her marriage and realized she needed to take herself and her relationship back to a healthy place.
In our chat, Pamela and I chat about her five pillars of building strength: gratitude, compassion, surrender, courage, and openness and curiosity.
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"If you're not scheduling time to build your dreams, some one is going to schedule you to build theirs."
For the first three and a half years of my business, I was working 40-80 hours a week in my clients' businesses. In this episode, I share how I transitioned out of full-time client work to working on my own personal brand.
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"Self-care is not a luxury. It's a necessity."
Joie went through a dark period in her 20's when she was severely depressed and suicidal. After finding herself in an abusive relationship, she realized she was lacking self-love and wasn't following her purpose. Today she helps clients learn how to love themselves and live a life of joy.
We chat about the fear of being single, the Law of Attraction, the realization that abusers and bullies are experiencing their own pain, gratitude, forgiveness and more.
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As a little girl, I was taught to not overfill my dinner plate and that I could always go back for seconds. As an entrepreneur, I've learned the same is true with my to-do list. Listen in to hear my thoughts!
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"We are either limited or liberated by the stories we tell ourselves."
In 2003, Sandra and her husband woke to find California's wildfires had surrounded their house and were right outside their window. They grabbed their animals and a few pictures and ran for their lives. Today, Sandra uses her experience, combined with further training and research, to help communities recover from tragedies.
We chat about disaster preparedness, the recovery and resilience mindset, and the internal and external forgiveness that must occur after a disaster.
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Today I'm recording with my office door wide open and my entire family running wild around my house because.... Snow and sick days have stolen my silence.
Listen as I discuss how we just need to keep moving forward, no matter what life is throwing at us.
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"Leading from the Yin-side out."
Lea was born with an immune deficiency and has escaped death on several occasions. She recognizes how precious life is, as well the presence of a toxic imbalance in our culture.
Lea has a passion for helping leaders and entrepreneurs connect to who they are and grow from the inside out -- without burning out.
We chat about mind-body healing, how we created our careers (and our careers created us), our burnouts, and the awesome lives that created as a result.
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Are you building relationships with the intention of seeing what you can provide to the relationship? Or are you entering them to see what you can gain? Listen to hear my thoughts about building real relationships.
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As a high schooler, Mitch formed a rock band which taught him many entrepreneurial lessons. After college, he founded a software company -- which he sold for 8-figures - and later a Business Breakthroughs International with Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes.
During our chat, Mitch shares his fascinating background, including how the idea for his software company came to be, how Business Breakthroughs was born, how he met and developed a friendship with Jay Abraham, and what you should do when planning to attend a business event.
We also chat about mindset, how setbacks can be life blessings, and much more!
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Are you going through a season of struggle or challenges? If so, it's important to me that you know you're not alone. In this episode, I share the rough season my family and I went through and why/how it's important that you keep moving forward.
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Maddy entered the Peace Corps after graduating college and evolved through several other jobs before becoming a Chief of Staff at Teach for America. This position inspired the business she has today.
During our chat, Maddy and I discuss the importance of having support in our business, the difference between a virtual assistant and a virtual chief of staff, the tools we use in our businesses and more.
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I just finished wrapping my 2017 financials and was struck again by the importance of looking at my financials on a regular basis. Listen in to hear more!
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"I got sick and tired of being sick and tired"
After earning her Masters degree in social work, Avalaura discovered working in the healthcare system was helping people maintain their dysfunction rather than heal.
Following a women's retreat weekend, Avalaura returned to real life to find major change. Listen to how Avalaura's journey transformed into one of hope and healing!
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As a result of my chat with Dr. Steven Masley (episode PP 228 - http://www.thekimsutton.com/pp228), I made, and continue to make, simple life changes which are increasing my productivity and focus. Listen to hear the changes I have made and how you can do the same!
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"Somebody who eats one cup of green leafy vegetables a day has a brain that's 11 years younger than someone who doesn't."
Dr. Masley and his team research and study the lifestyle choices which can improve our brain performance and productivity.
We chat about my own struggles with brain fog stemming from thyroid issues and sleep deprivation, as well as about how food, nutrients, activities, stress, and toxins affect our performance.
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Is extra physical clutter in your house contributing to excess emotional clutter? Listen as I share how I'm preparing myself and my house for the best year ever!
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"You've got to be willing to work through the good times and bad. It's a marathon, not a race."
Matt is a recovering Air Force pilot and corporate executive who wanted more control over his life and income. He is now the owner of School Spirit Vending, with a franchise team of over 100+ members across 40 states.
Our chat discusses a wide berth of topics including school spirit, asking for help when you're struggling, how Matt started his franchise model, the benefits of hiring a business coach and more!
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No, there isn't a typo in the title of this episode. After my family (including me!) all got the gift of the flu for Christmas, I realized the most important thing I could do for myself was SLEEP and take care of myself. Listen to a quick episode about siccess vs. success.
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Jonathan developed a fondness for fitness and nutrition in high school and his interest continued through college to today.
Listen as Jonathan and I chat about following your passions and turning them into income and impact generating activities. Jonathan shares how he's transitioning from big box gyms to running his own facility, and we also chat about how timing works out when we're patient.
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2017 was a year of major shifts and improvements in my life. Listen to hear what my biggest shifts were, and how they have impacted my life.
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"You can do one of two things: You can do nothing and let it destroy your life or you can go out and change the world with it."
Alexandra has taken an unfortunate diagnosis and turned it into a business and podcast that now helps and impacts a huge community. We chat about the stigma attached to people with Herpes, the depression and anxiety suffered by those diagnosed, and how life goes on - in all the best ways when we stop obstacles from being barriers.
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Jumping from task to task (aka multitasking) costs us time, money and efficiency. Listen as I share a quick insight on the benefits of batching.
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Even if you're doing what you think you should and it brings you joy, sometimes life gives you a nudge in the right direction.
Roger had a history of losing his job, when, after one final job loss, his wife suggested it was a sign from God to discover and pursue his life Purpose.
Roger and I share discuss how money shouldn't determine our path, how neither of us feels as though we've grown up, our love for entrepreneurship despite our family history, and much more!
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Today I have a challenge for you. Stop trying, and start DOING!
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After finding himself in a sales executive position, Thom realized he wanted to do something bigger. Listen as Thom shares the story of how he became a sought-after speaker, author and eventually podcaster.
Thom and I discuss the lean, struggle days of our businesses, how the life of a speaker isn't as glamorous as one may think, how saying "No" isn't always the best decision, and much much more!
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As a business owner and mom of five, I need to be especially careful how I spend every moment of every day. Listen to hear a few of the tools and tricks I use to maximize my efficiency and productivity.
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"You can't truly give somebody the love that they need until you have filled up your own love cup."
Sam and Patrick were married just shy of 10 years when they separated. During 11+ months apart, they both grew, and they reunited before turning in their (signed) divorce papers. Tune in to hear Sam, Patrick and I chat about how they are helping couples create healthier, lasting relationships. We discuss kids, communication, finances, self-love and respect and more!
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I was in business for almost four years before I began the transition into soul satisfying work. Listen to hear how I did it and how you can too.
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After being an urban forester for 25 years, Elizabeth realized the job wasn't as fulfilling as it once was. She now works with executives to help them manage their stress by reconnecting with nature.
Elizabeth and I chat about our entrepreneurial journeys, the importance of passion in our work, how ridiculously disconnected our modern society is, and much more!
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I don't have many pet peeves (maybe two?), however, the one that's getting under my skin right now is coaches who want prospects to max out their credit cards to hire them. Hear my thoughts about this pet peeve in this episode.
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Ruth was a successful business owner when she moved cross country to take care of her own aging parents. While she thought she could juggle her business and caretaking, she ended up losing her business. Ruth now helps small businesses thrive as the owners spend 20+ hours a week caring for aging parents.
Listen as we chat about the need to be working ON our business rather than IN it, how to navigate the elder care system, how many years the stress of caregiving takes off our lives and more!
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How responsive are you? Are you building your rapport by responding to messages you receive? Or are you stunting your growth by casting them off with an, Eh...? Listen to hear my thoughts!
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After passing away due to a stomach aneurysm, Paula was turned back by her father and told to find her Why. At the time, Paula was in the midst of major life change and realized she was supposed to do more.
We chat about finding your deep down purpose, mindset, burnout, Chronic Idea Disorder, the need to say "No" and much, much more!
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Over the past couple of years I have greatly shifted the people who I consider to be my personal mentors. Tune in to hear why!
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Sophia has had quite the entrepreneurial journey, starting with a live-action role-playing game camp for teens and adults (which she still runs!) and then to becoming an embodiment expert.
Listen in as we chat about relationships, productivity, transparency and so much more!
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Despite meshing really well with the host, I was recently turned down for a virtual summit because of the size of my email list. Listen as I explain why I believe numbers like this are vanity numbers.
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Paul and his cousin, Lehman Riley, launched Papa Lemon Books in 2004. Using their grandfather as the primary character, Papa Lemon Books share historical stories with children.
In our chat, Paul shares how he transitioned from working full time in sales with Disney to focusing full-time on building the Papa Lemon brand. We chat about the common misconceptions wannabe entrepreneurs have about entrepreneurship, the lessons we've learned along our entrepreneurial journeys, and why educating the younger generations about genealogy and history is so important.
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Taking care of clean laundry is with no doubt the least favorite chore in my house. And sorting socks? Hell no! It just doesn't happen! Listen as I share why I'd rather wear mis-matched socks.
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"The best answer is to know who you are, know your true purpose in life, and really be authentic and in line with that."
Melinda shares how she transitioned from being a journalist to founding Verifeed, a social intelligence platform. We discuss the importance of knowing who our clients and customers are, what their desires are, where they hang out and how we can best connect with them on a personal level. We also chat about ROA - Return on Authenticity.
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My husband and I have been no stranger to living in scarcity mode. In this episode, I share a few of the steps you can take to get out of scarcity mindset and begin living an abundant life.
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"When we go through something hard, we have a choice. We can choose to be broken, we can choose to be bitter, or we can choose to be better."
Marie and I share the deepest conversation of the Positive Productivity podcast to date. We share how tragedies in our families guided us on our entrepreneurial paths.
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My family has been no stranger to holiday adversity, and as such, I have not been a stranger to holiday anxiety.
In this episode, I share three techniques to help you overcome holiday anxiety.
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Jeremy and I have a blast in this extremely conversational episode! Jeremy shares how he transitioned from being a college professor to building his career in the podcasting industry. And then we dive into how we got bit by the podcasting bug, characteristics of bad podcast guests, our feelings about staff meetings and a whole lot more!
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Thank you, my listeners, for supporting me through the first 200 episodes! In this super-short solo-show, I share my gratitude along with some of the show stats.
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Jane was the Chief Swine Officer at Piggy Plan, a company providing paper mache piggy banks to fundraising organizations when she realized her life needed to change. In this episode, Jane shares the story of her transformation from drab housewife to fab, hot wife.
Jane and I are all in this chat about sexuality, eroticism, and the importance of knowing ourselves and recognizing our deepest desires.
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Do you have a charity that you would love support more than you already do? What if I could help? Listen to how my not meeting my weekly goals may be able to do just that.
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Andy Molinsky was a professor for a number of years before he realized he wanted to do something more. He wrote "Global Dexterity", and a few years later, "Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone."
Andy shares the pain points commonly associated with stepping outside our comfort zone, including authenticity, likeability, confidence, and resentment. In addition, Andy and I chat about our own struggles and the best strategies and resources to use when pushing past the borders of our comfort zone.
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For so much of the first five years of my business I was working too close to my current task rather than considering the bigger goals. Are you doing the same? If so, this episode is for you!
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"We knew we couldn't build our business without help. We just had to find the right kind of help."
Shane and Jocelyn were school teachers living the "good enough" life when a family situation made them rethink their entire life. After making a few life changes - including spending, housing and how they spent their time - they were able to quit their jobs to be full-time business owners. Today they teach other families to do the same in the Flipped Lifestyle community.
Jocelyn, Shane and I dive deep into a discussion about our families, children, businesses and more. We chat about momma and dada guilt, daycares, building and growing our businesses, and the great successes that can come from small initial sacrifices.
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As an Infusionsoft Certified Partner and Certified Digital Marketing Professional, new clients often come to me with marketing campaigns that aren't converting as well as they had hoped. In this episode, I share 5 simple ways you can boost the performance of your marketing campaigns and assets.
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"You want clients who 1) you know you'll be able to serve, 2) who will take your guidance, and 3) are like-minded."
After going through a major health scare at 40, Michael lost his job, his house was foreclosed, and his car was repossessed. During his recovery, he realized he needed to set up boundaries in his life - and teach business leaders to do the same.
Michael and I share many of the challenges we've faced, including the pressures associated with working a corporate job, recognizing our most productive time of the day, and the oxymoron was referred to as "time management."
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Do you ever feel like your role as a small business owner is synonymous with "firefighter"? In this episode, I discuss why we need to resign from the role as a firefighter -- and prevent ourselves from assuming that role in the first place!
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Brandy Lawson and Kim Sutton dive deep into the topics you need to know tech-wise when running an online business. We cover choosing the right systems (including CRMs and web hosting) as well as the importance of website security and backups. In addition, we also discuss aspirational software syndrome, shiny object syndrome, and other challenges entrepreneurs face tech-wise when growing their businesses.
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Are you a mompreneur or ladypreneur? If so, you may appreciate this episode. In it, I share one of the indicators that I haven't allowed myself adequate time for self-care.
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"We've got to treat people like people."
Kenneth Bator works with clients to create culture employees enjoy working in and customers enjoy returning to. His B+C+S system stands for Brand + Culture + Strategy and Alignment, and in this episode, we chat about just that! We discuss the cultures of several well-known businesses, the importance of bringing experts onto our team, standard operating procedures, and more!
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Gossiping is a waste of time and energy. Listen to why you need to stop -- if not significantly decrease your quantity of gossip.
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"You never know if you're a conversation away from a $1 million idea."
Candice started her entrepreneurial journey as the owner of a jewelry boutique. After watching her sales soar - as well as a friend's sales soar - as a result of her social media strategies, Candice started her current business. Today, Candice helps clients cultivate relationships on social media, thus increasing sales.
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This year, I made the most substantial investment in my business ever - a mastermind. Within just the first month, I've been reminded/taught the importance of valuing my time and charging appropriately. Listen in as I share more!
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"All Fluff + No Meat= No Money"
Katrina Sawa started her career in marketing and through learning and growth transformed into a business strategist. In our fun and enlightening chat, we discuss a variety of business tools including online schedulers, website, and Google apps, and also about tactful marketing and networking strategies -- and more!
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Today I'm challenging you to share your happiness with the world around you. Tune in to the place/experience that makes you happiest, bottle it up and share your happiness with those who need it most!
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"It's amazing how much humor there is in all this stuff if we just look for it."
CJ Grace moved to the United States to work with her husband in their publishing business, however as most of our lives do, CJ's life presented her with a few challenges. Listen to hear how CJ has become a student of life's absurdities as a result of infidelity and a struggle with cancer.
We also discuss the importance of sleep, a positive mindset, sense of humor and more!
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Last night as I was drifting to sleep, I found peace. Listen to hear how and why I believe it happened, and most importantly, why now.
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Mellissa Seaman was a Stanford educated business litigation attorney who accidentally became psychic after giving birth to her second child. In this episode, Mellissa shares her journey, including how her Shaman and attorney sides merged to create the business she has today. Mellissa works with business leaders - including Fortune 500 CEOs - to help them create systems and strategies to magnify and monetize their soul gifts.
Mellissa and I also chat about how sometimes we need to let our idea downloads go so we can finish what we're already working on, as well as about how religious people can overcome concerns about the intuitive and "woo-woo" side of life.
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On previous episodes of the Positive Productivity podcast, I've discussed why getting an adequate amount of sleep is critical. In this episode, I share how I was reminded of the importance of getting away from screens at least an hour before bedtime.
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"A lot of the time it's fear of the unknown."
Jacqui Letran shares how she moved from a place of disbelief to creating a business helping people transform their lives using the same techniques.
We discuss how we can doubt tools and techniques out of fear or unknowing, how a seminar sparked Jacqui's passion project, Teen Confidence Academy, and our shifts from focusing on income to focusing on impact. Jacqui also discusses how we can be our own biggest bully, and how a lack of confidence affected her early years.
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In this episode, I share the struggles my husband and I went through while trying to grow our family. In the end, we dropped the stress and not the hope, and that made all the difference. Listen in to hear the details!
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Altovise is a single mother of four, a molestation survivor, and has helped her two daughters overcome molestation as well. Using her own experiences, she is helping others overcome their own demons and shine their own light on others.
During our chat, we discuss forgiveness, how opening up about her own molestation sowed the seeds of Altovise's career, and how proceeding despite life's struggles presented signs that she was on the right track.
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We have the power to decide if our cup is half-full or half-empty. In this episode, I share a humorous story from my family to remind us of the fact that we can pour our cup out if it's filled with something we don't want.
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No matter what your life struggles are, you can overcome and create something GREAT! Today's guest, Lisa Winston, has pushed through rape, molestation, divorce, losing her home to wild fires AND breast cancer and is actively creating an incredible life for herself and those around her.
We chat about not settling, building confidence in ourselves and our purpose, committing ourselves to creating greatness, and not worrying about perfection.
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Using the wrong tools in our business can cost us valuable time and energy. In this episode, I share a humorous story from my past and the parallels I see between the story and entrepreneurship.
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Kimchi shares the transformational journey she has been on, starting with unfortunate investment decisions through to becoming a personal and business coach. We also chat about how important it is to forgive ourselves for past mistakes, communicate with our significant others, recognize our feelings and desires, and take care of ourselves.
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Although not as gross, just like our noses, sometimes our lives can be filled with boogers. Today I challenge you to take a look at the boogers in your life... And blow them away!
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"All marketing is about having the right conversation with the right buyer persona at the right time."
Dan and I chat about the benefits of being a guest on podcasts, including some of the most important Do's and Don'ts. We also share a more personal conversation about our families, the need for faith, Dan's Why and our childhood dreams.
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I know I'm not the only entrepreneur who has ignored hunger pains and a full bladder in order to "just get this one thing done." Listen as I discuss why we need to start listening to the signals our bodies are sending.
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"You don't have to have a gun in your face to wake up and say, 'I want to do better. Somebody help me.'"
Bryan Falchuk shares the amazing story of how his wife's life-threatening illness and his own health struggles drastically shifted the course of his life.
We chat about being an employee of our life and situation, and being more concerned about the financial investment involved with helping ourselves rather than the implications of NOT helping ourselves.
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I am one of the most stubborn people you will ever meet. In this episode, I share how being stubborn in our personal and professional life can be costing us unnecessary time, money and aggravation.
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Valorie and I engage in a fascinating chat about how actors are entrepreneurs and face the same struggles as conventional "entrepreneurs". We discuss confidence, mindset, productivity and more!
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Multi-tasking and task switching waste tremendous amounts of energy and reduce efficiency. In this episode, I propose a solution to help you maximize productivity during any given week.
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Jeff grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas... Wow!
In this episode, Jeff shares how he and his team turned the campus at UMiss from laughable to award winning by growing weeders into leaders. Jeff shares what the interview process looks like at UMiss, his journey with personal development, and how his team building practices, aka Landscape University, are now being taught to external organizations.
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Two weeks ago I gave myself the challenge to not eat dinner out for the following 30 days. Listen as I share how it's been going!
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"It really is just shifting how we look at things."
Tim and I share an amazing chat about how simple (but not easy) it is to look at your lives from a different perspective, and consciously decide whether we're happy or unhappy.
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Looking back on the two years before I launched the Positive Productivity podcast, I'm both amused and disheartened by how I was chasing income rather than passion and impact. Listen to hear how I was running in circles... and failing miserably.
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What does the future of podcasting look like? Is it dying anytime soon? Listen to Tom Schwab and I discuss why we believe podcasting (or being a guest on a podcast) is one of the best marketing methods in terms of ROI.
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In this week's edition of Weekly Reflections, I share my biggest celebrations of the week, and invite you to share yours as well!
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"Stop being productive and do what really matters." What a motto, yea? Teresa and I have an incredible conversation about becoming more productive in our business, including Teresa's "Real Life Process" which is finding our best style of productivity, delegating work to others, creating standard operating procedures, and more!
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Fishing and client attraction/acquisition can be very similar. Often, the little, less desirable fish can be more of a fight to reel in, and reap far less reward and satisfaction. Listen as I share more about my thoughts on the parallels between fishing and growing our businesses.
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Dawn Gluskin shares her journey from owning and operating a multi-million dollar business to returning to the career of her childhood dreams.
In our chat, we discuss how it's always important to check in with ourselves -- even when getting counsel from others, how we've handled shiny object syndrome and imposter syndrome, and why we both feel it's important to begin (slowly) building your team when you're able -- but not necessarily ready.
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Productivity is not about getting EVERYTHING done... It's about making the best choices about what we will focus on... and when!
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What a CRAmazing chat I had with Allana Pratt! We discuss intimacy in terms of in-to-me-I-see, including how we can have intimate relationships with money, how there is a value to having personal boundaries, and "Hoi Ya!" (You'll have to listen to learn more on that!)
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In this week's Weekly Reflections, I share how important it is for US to own our calendar, rather than leaving it to the rest of the world to control.
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Dave shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, including how watching The Secret changed the course of his life, his Why, what Ontology is, and his thoughts on the spiritual plight of the entrepreneur.
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I interviewed a prospective new business coach from the McDonalds drive through. Yes, it's true. Listen to how I realized my relaxed business planning turned around full-circle to bite me -- and how I'm going to fight back!
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Kristen and I have a meaningful discussion about anxiety, and how Kristen's own struggle with anxiety led her to start the business she owns today.
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LinkedIn is a POWERFUL networking and marketing tool -- when used properly. In this episode, I share three tips to help you create meaningful relationships, straight from the get-go.
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Thinking about starting or buying a franchise? Dealing with mompreneur guilt? Struggle with self-care? Listen as Natalie and I discuss all these issues and more!
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Life is all about perspective, so how are you looking at it?
In this episode, I share a few of my own real-life examples with the intention of helping you to sit back, and enjoy the ride of life.
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Jonathan DeYoe and Kim Sutton have an incredible conversation about how important it is to know WHO we want to be, not WHAT we want to be. Jonathan also shares what is means to be a conscientious person while growing wealth.
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In this first week of my new, Weekly Reflections series, I discuss the power of the choices we make, how we need to stop working in scarcity mode, and the act of extinguishing fires started by haters and drama-filled attention seekers.
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Mykella Van Cooten and Kim Sutton chat about the tasks and systems involved in producing a podcast, the importance of a team, multitasking and more!
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Have you ever expressed your feelings just to be told they were wrong? I have. In this episode, I share why feelings are never wrong, and how we can better process our feelings and the feelings of others.
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I am thrilled and honored to have my friend and client, Sharon Swing, as our guest on today's episode. We have a deep conversation about finding meaning in our work, determining the ripple we want to leave, the importance of hope, and the benefits of mapping our life's stories.
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When facing difficult situations and circumstances in our life, it can be nearly impossible to remember everything happens (when it does) for a reason. In this episode, I discuss how the importance of persisting -- and thriving -- through whatever life throws at us.
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Allie and I engage in an entertaining discussion about marketing, motherhood, managing clients (and too many internet browser tabs) and much more! As an added bonus, this episode even includes a few bloopers!
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It's all to easy to get caught up in the belief that unless we hit our big goal, we have not accomplished anything that matters. This is entirely not the case, and in this episode I discuss just that.
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Diane Curran has had an amazing 45-year career in marketing. In this episode, we discuss good marketing tactics and traits, how she acquired the nickname, "The Wow Whisperer," and Diane shares her favorite networking and marketing methods.
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If you ever meet a mompreneur who has everything flowing perfectly behind the scenes... Send her my way! In this episode, I confess 6 truths about what really goes on around here.
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Bob Stromberg shares his "G.I.T." creative process, which he teaches to those who want to develop and expand their creativity. He also shares the entertaining story of his 40-year career as an entrepreneur.
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We all have setbacks during life, however it's usually how we deal with the setbacks which determines how we come out in the end. In this episode, I share 5 ways to work forward in the midst of major set backs.
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Brian R King is an amazing example of how we can overcome any struggle and achieve success.
We discuss his journey into entrepreneurship, how he's beaten cancer and conquered dyslexia and ADHD, and how important it is to be authentic team players in both personal and professional relationships.
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How often do you play Eenie Meanie Miney Mo to decide what you should be working on -- just to try to work on EVERYTHING? In this episode, I discuss how this game hurts your business rather than helping it.
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Travis shares common mistakes professionals make while networking. In addition, we discuss how connecting and engaging on Facebook increases your visibility, as well as Facebook group strategies -- both good and bad.
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My website was hacked! Please tune in to hear how you can save yourself time and money by not making the same mistakes I did!
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R Shawn McBride and Kim Sutton have a fascinating discussion about his journey through the career world, how to push past fears and society's beliefs of who we should be, and the importance of being authentic in our relationships and marketing.
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So many of us experience events and occasions in our life that we are embarassed to share with others. In this episode, I share just a few of the reasons why it's important to be vulnerable as we work to take our business and personal life to the next level.
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Jen Monks, Founder of Life Wise Lady and Business Blogger, shares the story of her journey back into entrepreneurship and the reasons behind why she started her blog. We also chat about "competition", whether we would change our past if given the option, and Jen shares lessons she learned from struggles in her past.
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Are you completely goal focused? Or are you enjoying where you are at the present moment? In this episode, I remind you how important it is to appreciate and enjoy where you are right now.
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John Jonas shares the journey which took him to founding OnlineJobs.ph, and offers valuable insight on how (and why) to source team members from the Philippines.
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Positive Productivity is NOT about perfection. In this episode, I share a glimpse of what REALLY goes on behind the scenes. Enjoy!
My friend, Wes Yee, and I have a fascinating discussion about various entrepreneurial topics, including impact vs. income, the feeling of "work", and the importance of self-care.
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Many entrepreneurs -- myself included -- find themselves struggling to get away from their screens for fear of wasting time. Listen in to hear my thoughts on me time vs. wasted time.
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Christine McAlister, a business and success coach, shares the legacy she is trying to build and why. In addition, we discuss reasons and strategies for overcoming fear and the importance of trusting our intuition.
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I was trying to record a batch of podcast episodes before I go out of town for a week, however life had other plans. After enduring lawn mowers, children screaming and then... demolition derby... I realized I, myself, was making excuses for not proceeding. Tune in to hear a guest intro by my daughter, Nevaeh, and common excuses I've heard entrepreneurs use... and they allow to hold them back.
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Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt and I shared an enlightening conversation about mindfulness. I was especially amazed to discover just how often I spend my days thinking about the past or future rather than enjoying the present moment.
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Does your email inbox create emotional and financial stress? In this episode, I share how emails can lead to over-spending, and how we can easily eliminate email-induced stress.
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Amy and I have a fascinating discussion about batching, delegating, creative inspiration, understanding our limitations and productivity tools!
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Do the passwords you use inspire you to take action? Listen as I share how (and why) I believe you should change ALL your passwords.
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Christina and I cover a wide berth of small business topics, including shady email marketing tactics, productivity tips, and the logistics of moving your business internationally... All while my cat was having kittens in the next room!
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As a mompreneur, I never truly know what each new day will bring. In this episode, I share the 5 tools that help me life-proof my business.
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My great friend and client, Marc Stern, joins me for a chat about his journey as an entrepreneur. We discuss scaling, systems, partnerships, the importance of "Me" time, and Marc's love of Mondays. (Ha!)
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Just because I'm on this side of the microphone doesn't mean I consider myself any better or different than you. Remember, everyone poops!
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Grab a pen and paper! Dave provides multiple "Aha!" moments, including his thoughts about why we make our decisions and productive thinking vs. positive thinking.
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Inspired by Joel Osteen's "The Power of I Am", I created an A-Z "I am..." list to encourage and motivate myself daily. Listen to hear the benefits it has had for me and why I give you the assignment to create the same for yourself.
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Krystina shares the story of her transition from full-time social worker to a business owner with a large, international team!
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Wake up in a bad mood? Listen to hear the best advice I can give to get your day running on a positive track.
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Nicole and I chat about how we need to set up our businesses, products, and pricing in ways which feel good to US, rather than doing what "everyone else is doing."
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Laughing during times of struggle can help us get through hardships. Listen as I share how I've laughed at times when others would cry.
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Stefania and I have an awesome discussion about the celebrations and challenges that accompany building a business as a mom AND employee.
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I challenge you to write your life script. What does your dream life looks like? Listen as I share how this simple exercise can create HUGE results!
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William shares the journey that inspired him to integrate the Prado Principle in his life, reducing his work day to five hours.
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With five kids, I've watched my fair share of animated movies. Listen in to hear some of the best life lessons I've learned from Disney.
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Winston Henderson, Founder of 5 Years 2 Mastery
Winston started his first business at 17 and is no stranger to small business struggle. Listen as he shares how he took his business from rock bottom to multiple six-figures, and how he's he's working to help fellow entrepreneurs in his new business, 5 Years 2 Mastery.
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As small business owners, we can easily fall into a trap of believing we don't have the tools we need to reach the next level. In reality, the tools we need may be right under our noses. In this episode, I share a child story to remind us of the importance of using the tools we're given.
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Maria Felipe shares the fabulous story of how a glass of Pinot Noir accidentally led to her writing her book, Live Your Happy. Maria and Kim Sutton also discuss what it means to "live your happy", how to ignore the cuckoo voice, and what Maria's writing process looked like. Subscribe today!
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Sometimes it can feel like the harder we push to come up with an idea, the less successful we are. In this episode I share a few ideas to help clear the creativity block by stepping away.
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Creator & host of Passion Blueprint, Derrick Kwa, shares inspirational stories of entrepreneurs with Kim Sutton and encourages listeners to do what you love. Subscribe now & be inspired by his journey and valuable advice!
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Our Right to a Respectful Relationship
In both our personal and professional lives, we have a right to respectful relationships which make us feel heard and safe. In this episode, I share how I recently ended a business partnership when it failed to do so.
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Butter in your coffee? Breath scaling? Arvin Khamseh explains how he helps people hack their biology and build their businesses. Subscribe today!
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In this episode, I share how my recent craft project is very similar to an obstacle often faced in our personal and professional lives!
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Erin Zimmerman reminds you that living your dream shouldn’t be something you put off for “someday.” Erin & host Kim Sutton discuss this as well as social media etiquette and discretion, the attitude of gratitude, the importance of building rapport with your audience & MUCH more!
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If our lives could be viewed as a line graph measuring successes and struggles, we would likely see "seasons", or distinct periods of highs and lows. In this, my first episode since taking an unexpected break, I share what the current and past seasons looked like in my life, as well as some advice to get through whatever struggles you may be facing.
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Angela J. Ford shares experiences and advice she has gained during her journey as an International Bestselling author of epic fantasy novels, an entrepreneur, a marketing expert, and a musician. Join Angela and host Kim Sutton by subscribing today!
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Do you ever feel like you're doing the hokey pokey while you're running your business? I do! Listen in as I discuss!
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Tanya Patxot and Kim Sutton discuss how important it is to focus on impacting and helping the people immediately around you before worrying about money. Subscribe today!
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I'm sure you've heard the expression, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, today I'm revising that quote for listeners of the Positive Productivity podcast. Listen in to hear my new adaption.
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Listen as Ria shares how she shared the story of her past, and the impact it has made in her life and lives of others. Ria also shares the structure of P.R.I.M.E., the foundation of a positive and productive day.
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Taking quick breaks - even five-minute breaks - to reduce emotional and physical clutter can help de-stress our day and surroundings. Listen as I share my Power of Five techniques.
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Listen as Sania shares her triumphant journey which began as a teen mom and victim of domestic abuse to becoming a thriving digital nomad. Sania discusses releasing emotional baggage and the act of forgiveness as well as recognizing our own hopes and dreams while determining our life path.
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Positive productivity is not about perfection. Listen in as I provide a quick technique to get us through the moments of stress and spilled milk.
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Brogan and I discuss the importance of figuring out where our passions lie while building our business, as well as figuring out the marketing methods which push us but don't drain us.
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Obstacles are not meant to be barriers, preventing us from reaching our goals and dreams. In this episode I share some of the obstacles I have faced and the joys I discovered when I kept going.
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Kelly and I chat about the obstacles business owners face when lacking confidence, the systems every business owner needs to establish, and how our only limitations to success come from within.
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Branding vs. Defining Ourselves
As we strive for "success" it can be so easy to get caught up in the notion that the brands we wear, drive etc. represent how far we have come and who we are. But do luxury items really define us? In this episode I discuss just that.
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Today's episode will blow you away. Win was born with Cerebral Palsy and has gone on to become an author, podcast host and triathlete. Allow this chat to inspire you to remove all doubt from your life and progress confidently toward achieving your dreams!
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Asking for help doesn't show weakness, but rather shows strength in knowing how our energy and time are better spent. In this episode, I share some of my own personal and professional examples of how asking for help has benefited me.
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Suzz and I chat about the importance of mindset when embarking on a weight loss journey, how pre-planning helps reach personal AND professional goals, and simple changes we can make in our life to start living a healthier life TODAY.
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In this episode, I share why small business owners need to develop standard operating procedures and why it's so important to hold possession of source files.
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Gretchen Mall and Kim Sutton have a fascinating chat about Neuro Linguistic Programming, social selling, celebrating your wins, and finding a healthy balance between busy-ness and productivity.
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Every relationship provides the opportunity to build it - and end it - with integrity or heated drama. Listen in as I discuss why it's important to build bridges rather than burn them.
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Fatema Karim and Kim Sutton discuss Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Biz Empowered University & positivity.
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In this episode I discuss how it's important for us to to focus on our dreams and freedom to keep from getting held back by our fears.
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Lisa and I chat about using the heart instead of the hustle and building a business, team and client roster that is congruent with your calling.
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Upgrading to a higher level of tool just because others are using it doesn't guarantee success in our own business. In this episode, I share how using our own heart and head can allow us to be just as successful.
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My great friend and business coach, "Coach" Frederick West joins us to share his journey as an entrepreneur, including his journey into the Tony Robbins Organization and later into focusing on the needs of Christian business owners and organizations.
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In this episode, I share how lacking confidence in my business cost me clients and money, and why it's important to ask for what you want - even if the response is "No."
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Chris and I chat in depth about personal development, books, and the benefit of helping others with no expectation of anything in return.
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Listen in as I share a way we can minimize to-do list related anxiety and distractions and allow ourselves to feel more productive on a daily basis.
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Christin and I chat about the seasons of a writer, the amazing accomplishments individuals can achieve (even when a parent) when a goal is set, and much more!
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When is the last time you scheduled in time for self-care? In this episode, I share a small change I made with big results.
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Kathryn and I chat about how we both use our left and right brains in our businesses, intermingling creativity with productivity.
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Finding More Joy in Your Life Through Work
In this episode, I share a passage from The Art of Work by Jeff Goins and discuss how we can increase joy in our life by doing what we love when we work.
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Connie and I have a fascinating discussion about the symptoms of gluten intolerance and how it can affect our personal and professional life.
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Kim Sutton shares a few of the ways she uses her journal to fill her day with Positive Productivity.
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Rikki and I chat about business building techniques for millennial entrepreneurs, the role positive thinking has played in Rikki's personal and business life, the evolution of digital media marketing and much, much more!
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The Center Ring - A Short Excerpt from Life's Golden Ticket by Brendon Burchard
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Doug McIsaac and I discuss the ways we, as entrepreneurs, can measure self-wealth, how life's lessons propel us forward, the importance of gratitude, and the tools we use to keep us positively productive on a daily basis.
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The Positive Productivity podcast is NOT about perfection, and in this episode, I share just a few of the bloopers from the first 50 episodes. Enjoy!
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Michael and I have an incredible chat about overcoming life's struggles and learning to live a life we love.
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Marketing our businesses on the wrong marketing platform can cost us time and money. Listen in as I discuss thoughts to consider when choosing where to concentrate your effort.
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If you're an aspiring author, this is a chat you definitely don't want to miss. Jeremy Jones, CEO of Jones Media Publishing and I discuss multiple facets of the book writing process including building a platform, choosing a publishing method, quantity vs. quality and more.
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Building our businesses hasn't been easy on us financially, but in this episode, I discuss why it's vitally important for us all to raise our zero.
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Paul and I discuss the importance of knowing what your prospects WANT vs. what they need, how every small business owner needs to know how to sell, and how critical it is to ask for the close!
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Regardless of whether you're a professional athlete or an entrepreneur, through whatever setbacks you experience, it's crucially important to pick your chin up and return for the rebound.
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Demetrius, Chuck and I discuss our entrepreneurial roots, creating new family legacies and the strategies we use to infuse Positive Productivity into our lives.
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Have you started more projects than you can count only to have finished a couple? If so, this episode is for you!
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Frédéric and I discuss facing fears head-on, how life’s hiccups happen for a reason, and the benefits of building our platform to reach a larger audience.
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Your Why vs. Your Motive
Often when I ask "What is your Why?" I receive responses related to income goals or providing security or family and loved ones. This is, in fact, our motive, and in this episode, I discuss how our "Why" is different.
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Amy shares personal and professional life stories and tips including what to do when in an abusive relationship, idea and to-do list tracking strategies and the importance of self-care when establishing priorities.
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Lessons Learned are Lessons Earned
In this episode, I share a few of the most valuable lessons I've learned during my entrepreneurial journey.
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Darren Kurilko from LinkedInLeadNinja.com
Darren Kurilko, my client, and THE LinkedIn Lead Ninja, joins me on today's episode to share fantastic insights on how entrepreneurs in the B2B space should be using LinkedIn.
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Do you know your Why? Are you putting it before your What?
In this episode, I share the importance of putting your Why first when making personal and professional decisions.
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Billy and I chat about his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of knowing your focus, passion and immediate priorities as you are growing your business.
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How do you measure success? Is it purely financially based? In this episode, I discuss the five ways I believe we should be measuring success. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp041
Amy and I have a blast discussing the numbers in our business which NEED to be tracked, the joys of being a mompreneur, and what helps us be and feel the most productivity.
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I love to share tools and resources with my listeners, and in this episode, I dish out the tools I use to keep my business working for me... Even when I'm sleeping! Get the show
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Marlo and I discuss mindset, meditation and marketing, and the importance of aligning all three.
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Even I try to do too much sometimes, and in this episode, I share how my own podcast burnt me out!
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Kerry and I discuss the need to be in alignment with ourselves to be true to our core beliefs and desires. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp036
In this episode I discuss how boasting about your success(es) may actually be hurting your business building efforts and what you should be doing instead to build relationships and rapport.
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Kristen and I discuss the importance of choosing the activities in our personal and professional lives which feed our souls and allow us to add value - and revenue - to our businesses.
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Shoot the Squirrel - In this episode I discuss tools and techniques entrepreneurs can use to stay focused and prevent squirrels from distracting us throughout the day.
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Alex and I discuss how he has built TWO 7-figure businesses, how he backwards engineers his goals, the tools which keep him organized, and how he maintains a healthy work-life balance.
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In this episode, I discuss how we can add fun and efficiency to our personal and professional tasks by gamifying and adding incentive to their successful completion.
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Carrie and I discuss why it’s important to establish a schedule, primary focus and also priorities in your life, and why today is the best to get started on the journey to accomplishing all your goals and dreams.
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Are you approaching your struggles with a scarcity mindset? Or are you approaching them with a mind full of hope and promise for future opportunities?
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Courtney and I chat about the importance of letting clients and customers know they're appreciated, the juggle associated with being a mompreneur, and how to manage shiny object syndrome AND chronic idea disorder.
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SMART Goal Setting is an acronym which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Based. In this episode, I discuss each of these points and offer to keep you accountable.
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Shauna and I go deep in our chat, discussing the need to be truthful in our entrepreneur endeavors, not just for ourselves but for others as well. We also discuss the biases against entrepreneurs, our missions, and much, much more!
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How Do You Do It? Or, What's Your Excuse?
Almost every day somebody asks me, "How Do You Do It?" Yes, I'm a busy mom of five, however, I don't make time for excuses. I make time to get stuff done and make my dreams happen. So drop the excuses, and make people wonder, "How Do You Do It?"
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Leslie Samuel and I chat about the best way to build a relationship, the components of a successful mastermind group, and the importance of showing your true self on your website and blog.
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Quality Vs. Quantity - Although I'm no longer an interior designer, I realized just recently that a lesson my college professors taught me - quality vs. quantity - is highly relevant in my role as a small business owner and entrepreneur. Listen as I discuss a few of the ways we should consider quality vs. quantity as we run our small businesses.
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Kate gives us a glimpse at how she comes up with topics for her podcast, Kate’s Take: EOFire’s Audio Blog, how she and John Lee Dumas manage their busy podcasting lifestyles, and how missing out on a promotion was lucky and not a losing situation.
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PP 021: Virtual Coffee In this episode, I share who inspired me to start Virtual Coffee in my business, why he inspired me to do so, and how Virtual Coffee has changed my business.
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In this fantastic chat Lianne and I chat about how she helps her clients create a morning routine which gets their days started off in a positive, uplifting way, and how recognizing your limits - and your need to focus on yourself - always needs to come first, rather than second, third or even 20th in line.
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9 Productivity Hacks for Parentpreneurs As a mom of five, including three "Littles" ages three and younger, I know a thing or two about the parentpreneur lifestyle. In this episode I share some of the productivity hacks I use to ensure I make the most of each minute I have.
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Executing a successful product or program launch requires extensive planning, productivity, and preparation. In our chat, Kristina Shands and I discuss the activities and tools an entrepreneur need to successfully launch without losing sanity.
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In this episode, I share why it is so important to know the words we live by, and how I handled a situation that could affect your listening pleasure.
Embrace the power of the word "No" so you can enjoy the word "Yes."
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In this episode, Suncana Selimovic and I discuss the importance of breathing and posture to maintain balance in your day-to-day life, athletics, and entrepreneurial endeavors. We also chat about how finding a style of yoga that works for you will magnify your overall experience and results.
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As business owners it's easy to get caught up in the programs and tools we see our acquaintances using as they achieve success. Listen as I discuss methods to avoid shiny object syndrome.
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Randi Pierce, Master Business Coach and Soul Guide to Gutsy Women and I chat about the tools, techniques and mindset necessary to break through to your next level of business success.
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Every day we face situations in which we must decide how we move forward. Do we hold our head high and see fortune in our misfortunes? Or do we allow our misfortunes to bring us down and dictate our mood?
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Kim Boudreau Smith is a multi-talented CEO and business leader with a legacy of empowering thousands of women. In this episode, she shares her amazing life journey and discusses her thoughts on the coaching industry, what will hold you back in business and why ultimately, you need to pursue your passion to find success.
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Do you constantly have new ideas pop into your brain? You just might have what I call, “Chronic Idea Disorder!” In this episode, I share tips on how to be productive, how not to become overwhelmed, and why we need to outsource!
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Today I speak with Erica Castner, a business and breakthrough coach who helps others shatter procrastination, increase confidence and accomplish goals faster AND more efficiently. She shares the biggest hurdle to climb over to reach the results that you want, why building confidence is a daily practice and whether or not we really need business cards in today’s world!
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Regardless of what situation you’re in as an entrepreneur, it’s important to find apps which allow you to conserve your energy, so that you can be putting your best effort towards the activities that really matter. In today’s episode, I share four of the ones I use on a regular basis which allow me to do this in my business!
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On today’s episode, we’re joined by a guest that you’re not going to want to miss. Matt Giovanisci is an entertaining entrepreneur, website wizard, music maker, video veteran and simply put, a serial entrepreneur. He shares with us how he stands out in the online world, the importance of having fun with what you’re doing, and most importantly, why you need to be true to yourself and stop worrying about the opinions of others.
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Just over a year ago, I found out that I married Mr. Miyagi from the famous Karate Kid movies. Want to know what I mean? Tune in to this episode to hear how a quote from a movie completely changed my perspective on business and life!
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Today I’m joined by Patricia Lohan, an intuitive healer, Feng Shui practitioner and success mindset coach who works with entrepreneurs. We discuss the importance of doing inner work on a regular basis, and how it’s really about having a vision, not just goals, that will help you get exactly what you want in life.
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On today’s show, I talk about the importance of sleep. I share my personal struggle with poor sleeping patterns, the effect it had on my life and what you can learn from my experiences.
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Katie Henry from Starting Smart joins me as today’s guest for an incredible conversation about taking control of our lives – physically and emotionally – when it seems to be taking control of us. We discuss adrenal fatigue, the importance of sleep, and reducing interaction with events (and people) who bring us down.
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In today's episode, I share how three little words from a Walt Disney movie have made all the difference in my life and business. Regardless of what happens, just remember to "Keep Moving Forward!”
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Late Night Internet Marketing host, Mark Mason, joins me as today’s guest for a discussion about how money moves online, the tools he uses to help build his own and his clients’ businesses, and how the best businesses create value by helping others.
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In this episode, I share my own background and my family’s journey into entrepreneurship. If you can take anything away from this episode, what I want you to know is that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to!
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In the very first episode of Positive Productivity, I share why I started this show and what you can expect in future episodes. Thanks for listening, and if you like what you’ve heard, please subscribe and leave an honest rating and review on iTunes!
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