Positive Productivity
788 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsWe 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
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PP 266: Romacio Fulcher, Entrepreneur from WorkWithRomacio.com
February 12, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB"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! Get the show notes...
PP 266: From Broke to Millionaire with Romacio Fulcher
February 12, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB"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! Get the show notes...
PP 265: Cutting Out the Extras - Part 1
February 11, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBThis 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp265.
PP 264: Scott Simons, Founder of Organik
February 10, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB"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...
PP 263: Sabotaging Your Success
February 09, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.72 MBThis 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp263.
PP 262: Mark Struczewski, Coach, Speaker and Host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast
February 08, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBBe 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp262.
PP 261: Course Correction
February 07, 2018 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBFrom 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp261.
PP 260: Aaron Hawkins, Owner of Hawkins Leadership Solutions and Host of Unbreakable Success Podcast
February 06, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAaron 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. Get the sh...
PP 259: Wiping Out Worrying
February 05, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.6 MBMy 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp259.
PP 258: Jeremy Adams, Co-Founder of Unicorn Innovations
February 04, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBJeremy 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! Get the show notes, transcription and res...
PP 257: Purging the Pressure
February 03, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.71 MBUntil 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp257.
PP 256: Kristine Grant, Relationship Coach, Intuitive Ghostwriter, and Owner of Inspired Heart
February 02, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB"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, h...
PP 255: How I Come Up with Content
February 01, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.73 MBIn this episode, I share why scheduling time to write or record solo podcast episodes doesn't work for me, and what I do instead. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp255.
PP 254: Jeffrey Shaw, Photographer, Podcaster, Speaker and Author of "LINGO"
January 31, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB"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 Irresis...
PP 253: An Update on Chronic Idea Disorder
January 30, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBI'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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp253.
PP 252: Cliff Ravenscraft, The Podcast Answerman and Founder of the Next Level Studio and Mastermind
January 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB"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 en...
PP 251: Using Your True Voice
January 28, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBIn 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp251.
PP 250: Dorie Clark, Author of Entrepreneurial You and Founder of Clark Strategic Communications
January 27, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB"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 entrepre...
PP 249: Weekly Wins and Reflections, Volume 4
January 26, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBThis 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp249.
PP 248: Ron Carucci, Best Selling Author and Co-Founder and Partner at Navalent
January 25, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB"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. ...
PP 247: Asking for Assistance Does Not Make You Weak
January 24, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.71 MBIn 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp247.
PP 246: Scott Kimbro from Scott Kimbro Teaches
January 23, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB"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, Scot...
PP 246: Do it for Others and Do it For Yourself with Scott Kimbro
January 23, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB"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, Scot...
PP 245: Stop Being Afraid of the Word "No"
January 22, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.89 MBSaying 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp245.
PP 244: Knowing your Authentic Self with AmyK Hutchens
January 21, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB"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 abou...
PP 244: AmyK Hutchens, Author of The Secrets Leaders Keep and Founder and Intelligence Activist at AmyK Inc
January 21, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB"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 abou...
PP 243: A Shout Out to All the New Listeners from New Zealand
January 20, 2018 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBLately, 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp243.
PP 242: The 5 Pillars to Building Strength with Pamela Gold
January 19, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBPamela 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentio...
PP 242: Pamela Gold, Spiritual Strength Coach, Speaker, and Author of Find More Strength
January 19, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBPamela 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentio...
PP 241: The Transition from Full-Time Client Work to Focusing on Building Your Personal Brand
January 18, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB"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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://www.thekimsutton.com/pp241.
PP 241: Building Your Personal Brand
January 18, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB"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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp241.
PP 240: Self-Care is a Necessity with Joie Cheng
January 17, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB"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, forgive...
PP 240: Joie Cheng, CEO and Founder of Illuminate Your Self-Love
January 17, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB"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, forgive...
PP 239: Stop Overfilling Your Plate
January 16, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBAs 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp239.
PP 238: The Path Out of Disaster with Sandra Younger
January 15, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB"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...
PP 238: Sandra Younger, Speaker, Author and Resilience Expert, and Author of The Fire Outside My Window
January 15, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB"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...
PP 237: Snow and Sick Days Have Stolen My Silence
January 14, 2018 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.1 MBToday 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp237.
PP 236: Leading from the Yin-side Out with Lea Bayles
January 13, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB"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 re...
PP 236: Lea Bayles, Founder of Lea Bayles Coaching
January 13, 2018 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB"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 re...
PP 235: Building Real Relationships
January 12, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.31 MBAre 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp235.
PP 234: Mitch Russo, Master Business Strategist and Owner of Mindful Guidance
January 11, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAs 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 p...
PP 234: Experience Mindful Guidance with Mitch Russo
January 11, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBAs 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 p...
PP 233: Succeeding Through the Tough Seasons
January 10, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBAre 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp233.
PP 232: Maddy Niebauer, CEO and Founder of VChief
January 09, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMaddy 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/p...
PP 232: All about the Chief with Maddy Niebauer
January 09, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBMaddy 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/p...
PP 231: The Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
January 08, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBI 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp231.
PP 230: Retreating to get Better with Avalaura
January 07, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB"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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp230.
PP 230: Avalaura, Owner of Avalaura's Healing Center
January 07, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB"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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp230.
PP 229: Increasing Focus and Productivity Through Simple Life Changes
January 06, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.76 MBAs 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp229.
PP 228: Steven Masley, CEO, Physician, Nutritionist and Author of The Better Brain Solution
January 05, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB"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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentio...