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 086: From Domestic Abuse Victim to Thriving Digital Nomad with Sania Green
April 03, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MBListen 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp086.
PP 085: Perfectly Imperfect
April 03, 2017 06:36 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBPositive productivity is not about perfection. Listen in as I provide a quick technique to get us through the moments of stress and spilled milk. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp085.
PP 084: Where Our Passions Lie with Brogan Micallef
March 31, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBBrogan 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp084.
PP 083: Obstacles are Not Stopstacles
March 30, 2017 20:20 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBObstacles 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp083.
PP 082: Graduating to Higher Level Tactics with Kelly Roach
March 29, 2017 10:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBKelly 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp082.
PP 081: Branding vs. Defining Ourselves
March 28, 2017 12:33 - 7 minutes - 7.6 MBBranding 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp081.
PP 080: The Path of a Butterfly with Win Charles
March 24, 2017 12:25 - 27 minutes - 32.1 MBToday'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! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp080.
PP 079: Asking for Help
March 24, 2017 09:27 - 7 minutes - 7.74 MBAsking 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp079.
PP 078: The Mental Shift That Changes Everything with Suzz Adhikari
March 22, 2017 12:14 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBSuzz 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp078.
PP 078: That Mental Shift That Changes Everything with Suzz Adhikari
March 22, 2017 12:14 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBSuzz 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp078.
PP 077: Standard Operating Procedures
March 21, 2017 22:13 - 4 minutes - 4.78 MBIn 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp077.
PP 076: Talking about Neuro Linguistic Programming with Gretchen Mall
March 20, 2017 15:35 - 42 minutes - 39 MBGretchen 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp076.
PP 075: The Importance of Building Bridges
March 17, 2017 18:09 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBEvery 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp075.
PP 074: Emotional Freedom and Positivity with Fatema Karim
March 16, 2017 10:38 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBFatema Karim and Kim Sutton discuss Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Biz Empowered University & positivity. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp074.
PP 073: Focus on Freedom Rather than Fear
March 15, 2017 16:30 - 6 minutes - 6.5 MBIn 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp073.
PP 072: A Calling of the Heart with Lisa Princic
March 14, 2017 16:58 - 39 minutes - 45.9 MBLisa 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp072.
PP 071: Using the Right Tools
March 13, 2017 15:39 - 5 minutes - 5.94 MBUpgrading 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp071.
PP 070: Being a Good Steward of Wealth with “Coach” Frederick West
March 10, 2017 13:18 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBMy 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp070.
PP 069: Kick Up Your Confidence
March 09, 2017 16:26 - 7 minutes - 7.63 MBIn 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." Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp069
PP 068: The “Karma Concept” with Chris Wirth
March 08, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBChris and I chat in depth about personal development, books, and the benefit of helping others with no expectation of anything in return. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp068
PP 067: Taming Our To-Do List
March 07, 2017 17:51 - 4 minutes - 4.94 MBListen 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp067
PP 066: The Seasons of a Writer with Christin Taylor
March 06, 2017 20:08 - 35 minutes - 33 MBChristin 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! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp066
PP 065: Scheduling Time for Self-Care
March 04, 2017 02:39 - 5 minutes - 5.86 MBWhen is the last time you scheduled in time for self-care? In this episode, I share a small change I made with big results. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp065
PP 064: Peak Productivity as a Creative Entrepreneur with Kathryn Brown
March 02, 2017 16:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBKathryn and I chat about how we both use our left and right brains in our businesses, intermingling creativity with productivity. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp064
PP 063: Finding More Joy in Your Life Through Work
March 02, 2017 04:17 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBFinding 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp063
PP 062: Going Gluten-free and Changing Lives with Connie Curtis
February 28, 2017 21:10 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBConnie and I have a fascinating discussion about the symptoms of gluten intolerance and how it can affect our personal and professional life. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp062.
PP 061: 6 Ways to Journal to Lead a More Positive and Productive Life
February 27, 2017 16:26 - 8 minutes - 8.48 MBKim Sutton shares a few of the ways she uses her journal to fill her day with Positive Productivity. For the show notes, please visit https://thekimsutton.com/pp061
PP 060: Business Building Techniques for Millennial Entrepreneurs with Rikki Ayers
February 23, 2017 18:40 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBRikki 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! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp060
PP 059: The Center Ring
February 23, 2017 04:08 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBThe Center Ring - A Short Excerpt from Life's Golden Ticket by Brendon Burchard Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp059.
PP 058: Propelling Forward with Doug McIsaac
February 21, 2017 17:54 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBDoug 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp058.
PP 057: Positive Productivity Blooper Reel Volume 1
February 20, 2017 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.67 MBThe 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! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp057
PP 056: Learning to Live a Life You Love with Michael Cinquino
February 15, 2017 22:19 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMichael and I have an incredible chat about overcoming life's struggles and learning to live a life we love. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp056
PP 055: The Wrong Marketing Platform
February 14, 2017 20:33 - 5 minutes - 5.55 MBMarketing 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp055
PP 054: How to Write Your Book with Jeremy Jones
February 13, 2017 19:42 - 40 minutes - 47 MBIf 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp054
PP 053: Raising Your Zero
February 10, 2017 20:37 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBBuilding 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp053
PP 052: Want vs. Need with Paul Sokol
February 09, 2017 15:23 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBPaul 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! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp052.
PP 051: Returning for the Rebound
February 07, 2017 19:30 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBRegardless 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp051.
PP 050: Entrepreneurial Roots & Creating New Family Legacies with Demetrius Brown and Chuck Rivers
February 06, 2017 17:28 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBDemetrius, Chuck and I discuss our entrepreneurial roots, creating new family legacies and the strategies we use to infuse Positive Productivity into our lives. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp050.
PP 049: Digging Shallow Holes with Plastic Spoons
February 03, 2017 22:11 - 11 minutes - 11 MBHave you started more projects than you can count only to have finished a couple? If so, this episode is for you! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp049
PP 048: Pushing Through Fear and Being Resilient with Frédéric Byé
February 02, 2017 15:30 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBFrédéric 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp048
PP 047: Your Why vs. Your Motive
February 01, 2017 13:18 - 9 minutes - 9.27 MBYour 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp047
PP 046: Idea and To-Do List Tracking Strategies with Amy Cannatta
January 26, 2017 15:38 - 40 minutes - 47 MBAmy 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp046
PP 045: Lessons Learned are Lessons Earned
January 25, 2017 21:48 - 7 minutes - 7.52 MBLessons Learned are Lessons Earned In this episode, I share a few of the most valuable lessons I've learned during my entrepreneurial journey. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp045
PP 044: Automating LinkedIn to Grow Our Small Businesses with Darren Kurilko
January 24, 2017 16:29 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBDarren 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp044
PP 043: Which is Coming First? Your Why or Your What?
January 23, 2017 18:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBDo 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp043
PP 042: Identifying Your Entrepreneurial Focus, Passion and Priorities with Billy Murphy
January 20, 2017 21:24 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBBilly 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp042.
PP 041: 5 New Ways to Measure Success
January 19, 2017 19:55 - 10 minutes - 10.5 MBHow 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
PP 040: Critical Business Metrics and Mompreneurship with Amy Bradbury
January 18, 2017 19:38 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MBAmy 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp040
PP 039: The 10 Tools That Bring My Business to Life... Even When I'm Sleeping
January 17, 2017 21:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI 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 Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp039
PP 038: Mindset, Meditation and Marketing with Marlo Ellis
January 16, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBMarlo and I discuss mindset, meditation and marketing, and the importance of aligning all three. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp038