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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PP559: Kim's Q1 2019 Reading List
April 11, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBKim 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. You're invited to find the show notes, resources and transcription for this episode at https://thekimsutton.com/pp559
PP558: Better Communication, Better Business with Kerry Walls
April 09, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 39.6 MB“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! HIGHLIGHT...
PP557: Saving Sanity Systems with Natasha Vorompiova
April 04, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 34 MB“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 Th...
PP556: Helping Entrepreneurs Soar After an Eye Sore with Christy Laurence
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MB“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 Vestibul...
PP555: Getting Shit Done vs. Prioritized Purposeful Actions
March 28, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBKim 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. You're invited to find the show notes, resources and transcription for this episode at https://thekimsutton.com/pp555.
PP 554: Being a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Heather Dominick
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 41.2 MB“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 s...
PP 553: Success Through Gamification with Arthur Carmazzi
March 21, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 45.6 MB“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 ...
PP 552: UR XtraOrdinary with Trevor Perry
March 19, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MB“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...
PP 551: Choosing Joy with Laura Pedersen
March 14, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MB“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 ...
PP550: Climbing Off Mount Doom with Erica Ormsby
March 12, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 41.2 MB“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 ...
PP548: Quadrupling Business Revenue Through Outsourcing with Bonnie Fahy
March 05, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 38.8 MB“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...
PP547: Getting Caught Up in Our Cinderella Tale
February 28, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBAs 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp547.
PP546: Perfecting Parentpreneurship with Peter Shinen
February 26, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MB“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 t...
PP545: Launching Your Book the Right Way with Julie Broad
February 21, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 40.5 MB“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!...
PP544: The Value of Authentic Visibility with Michelle Kopper
February 19, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MB“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 h...
PP542: How to Mindfully Build Our Business with Debi Maldonado
February 12, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MB“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 deadline...
PP541: Working Smarter, Not Harder with Johnathan Grzybowski
February 07, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB“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 aff...
PP540: Redefining Leadership in Business and Beyond with Shannon Adkins
February 05, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 41.8 MB“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 Setti...
PP539: Letting Go of Whats Not Working in Our Lives
January 31, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBMaintaining 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp539
PP538: Mastering the Art of NOT Hustling with Jac Julien
January 29, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MBJac 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:...
PP537: The Power of Thinking Differently with Alison Donaghey
January 24, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBAlison 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 2...
PP536: The Right Way to Ride Our Entrepreneurial Horse with Jarrod Haning
January 22, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MB“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-...
PP 534: Starting And Selling Businesses with Steve Little
January 15, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB“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. Check out my website: https://thekimsutton.com...
PP533: Looking at Life Through a Different Lens with Matthew Sweetwood
January 10, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 40 MB“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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp533.
PP 532: Yoga Like Never Before with Shanthi Yogini
January 08, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 38.1 MB“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, ...
PP531: As Shared on My Blog, My 19 for 2019
January 03, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBI'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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp531.
PP 530: Waking Up Our Leadership Potential with Cody Dakota Wooten
January 01, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBCody Dakota Wooten and Kim Sutton discuss multiple facets of leadership, including mentorship, communication, delegation, self-care and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp530
PP 529: My Life, My Happiness with Belkis Clarke-Mitcham
December 27, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 35.5 MB“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 ...
PP 528: It’s More Than Just The Money with Roberta Ross
December 25, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MB“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...
PP527: Clarity on My Anxiety... And What I'm Doing About It
December 20, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.45 MBAfter 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp527
PP 526: The “Best Day Of My Life” Perspective with Adam Sobieski
December 18, 2018 11:00 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB“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 ...
PP 525: The Importance Of Going from A to B with Raquel Gonzales
December 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB“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...
PP 524: Choosing Life with David Conley
December 11, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB“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 reall...
PP523: Accepting What Can’t Be Changed in the Present Moment
December 06, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBWhat 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. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp523
PP 522: Live a Purpose Filled Life with Dr. Maryann Miller
December 04, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 36.3 MB“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 M...
PP 521: Know What a Good Referral Can do for You with Stacey Brown Randall
November 29, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MB“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...
PP 520: Aligning Your Values with Rachell Kitchen
November 27, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MB“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 help...
PP 519: A Candid Conversation About My Current Struggle with Anxiety
November 22, 2018 11:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MB“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. Check out my website: http://thekimsutton.com/ Shownotes: https://thekimsutt...
PP 518: Be the Best Leader You Can Be with Anne Sugar
November 20, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MB“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 ch...
PP 517: Break Free From What is Holding You Back with Alyson Franz
November 15, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB“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 i...
PP 516: Get Out of the Technical and Back Into the Content with Kevin Koskella
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MB“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 be...
PP 515: Learn How to Adjust Your Expectations with Art Costello
November 08, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB“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...
PP 514: Strategize Your Digital Marketing with Rev Ciancio
November 06, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MB“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 big...
PP 513: 9 Free Ways to Fill Your Funnel
November 01, 2018 10:00 - 18 minutes - 15.4 MBAre you struggling to find FREE ways to fill your marketing funnel? In this episode, I provide NINE ways and a brief explanation for each! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp513
PP 512: Get Your Book Completed with Arlene Gale
October 30, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 39 MB“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...
PP 511: Riding the Horse Upside Down and Backwards
October 25, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBHappy 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp511
PP 510: Change Your Mindset with Kim Ades
October 23, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MB“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 wha...
PP 509: She Told Me to Breathe...
October 18, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MBAre 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.” Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp509
PP 508: Outsourcing Can Save Your Business with Derek Gallimore
October 16, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 32.5 MB“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 bus...
PP 507: A Big Change for the Positive Productivity Podcast
October 11, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBWell, 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp507