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 506: Understanding Communication Styles with Dave Sanderson
October 10, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MB“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 c...
PP 505: Committing to Stop Over Committing
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBHave 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://www.thekimsutton.com/pp505
PP 505: Committing to Stop Over Committing
October 09, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBHave 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp505
PP 504: Showcase Your Skills with Diane Huth
October 08, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 41.8 MBDiane 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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources me...
PP 503: Stay Away From Snap Decisions
October 07, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBHave 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 Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp503
PP 502: Break Through Your Money Karma with Abby Rohrer
October 06, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 37.7 MB“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, ...
PP 501: Cost vs. Investment
October 05, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MBLately I’ve been evaluating cost vs. investment, both in terms of time AND money. Tune in to hear what I mean! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp501
PP 500: Free Yourself by Using Automation with Tom Kulzer
October 04, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MB“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 Sta...
PP 499: 2 Years and 500 Episodes!
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBConsidering I find it hard to finish any knitting project, I am thrilled to celebrate being two years and 500 episodes in to this podcast! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp499
PP 498: Be the Best Version of Yourself with Mary Ann Robbat
October 02, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.8 MB“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 ...
PP 497: How I’m Making Exercise Tolerable
October 01, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBBeing 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp497
PP 496: Be Encouraged to Travel with Devin Galaudet
September 30, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MB“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. Get the show notes, transcription and res...
PP 495: A Year in Review
September 29, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.13 MBWhat can happen in a year? A whole lot! Listen as I share with you a year in review for me both personally and professionally. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp495
PP 494: Get Clarity in Your Direction with Matt East
September 28, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB“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 t...
PP 493: Finding Inspiration
September 27, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBWhere are you finding inspiration? Recently I asked my list the same question, and in this episode I share some of the responses! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp493
PP 492: James Sudakow, Principal of CH Consulting
September 26, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MB“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 realiza...
PP 491: Preparing for Success
September 25, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBAre 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp491
PP 490: Learn How to be Smart with Your Money and Marketing with Jacob Baadsgaard
September 24, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.6 MB“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...
PP 489: Share your SOP Story
September 23, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.22 MBDo 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp489
PP 488: Jim Palmer, Owner of Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind
September 22, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MB“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 ...
PP 487: Surprising Effects of Eating Healthy
September 21, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBFour 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp487
PP 486: Jody Holmes, Coach from Essential Education Centre
September 20, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB“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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://the...
PP 486: Jody Holmes, Coach from Essential Education Centre
September 20, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB“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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://www....
PP 485: Five Kids + Podcast? No Problem!
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBI 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp485
PP 484: Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, Fertility and Life Coach
September 18, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB“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 wi...
PP 483: Day 1 of a Healthier Me
September 17, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBAfter nearly 40 years of life, I finally invested in personal support. Listen to hear who I hired, and what prompted this major life change! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp483
PP 482: Destinee Berman, Launch Strategist
September 16, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31.5 MB“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...
PP 481: How I Increased My Instagram Engagement Overnight
September 15, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBRecently 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp481
PP 480: Amy Smith,Confidence Coach from thejoyjunkie.com
September 14, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MB“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 e...
PP 479: Go Back to Bed Already!
September 13, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBDid you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? If so, do us all a favor and go back to bed! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp479
PP 478: Matthew Dicks, Author, Teacher and Storyteller
September 12, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MB“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...
PP 477: Do You Allow Your Team to Shine
September 11, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.1 MBDo 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp477
PP 476: Kim Trosper,Corporate Trainer and Women's Empowerment Coach
September 10, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MB“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 ...
PP 475: The Similarities Between Running a Family and Running a Business
September 09, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.2 MBAs 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp475
PP 474: Victoria Mavis, Magician, Podcast Host and Author
September 08, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MB“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,...
PP 473: An Introduction to the Team Behind Team Awesome
September 07, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBI’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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp473
PP 472: Amani Roberts, Chief Musical Curator of The Amani Experience
September 06, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MB“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 cor...
PP 471: When You’re on a Roll… Rock It!!
September 05, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBDespite 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp471
PP 470: Chris Patrick Dyer, Best Selling Author and CEO of People G2 and ChrisPDyer.com
September 04, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MB“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 bu...
PP 469: An Update on My Summer 2018 12-Week Challenge
September 03, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBEarlier this summer, I shared with you my 12-week summer challenge. In this episode, I’ll share how I did. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp469
PP 468: Cj McClanahan, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Sales and Leadership Coach
September 02, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MB“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...
PP 467: The Pros and Cons of Bartering
September 01, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBIn 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp467
PP 466: Jack Gibson, President and Co-Founder of High Return Real Estate
August 31, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB“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 pro...
PP 465: Enforcing Our Hard Stops
August 30, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MBAre 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp465
PP 464: Christy Whitman, New York Times Bestselling Author, Coach and Founder of Quantum Success Coaching Academy
August 29, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MB“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 a...
PP 463: Landmines in Our Life and Business
August 28, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBToday’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. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp463
PP 462: Terry Ogburn, Business Development Expert from Ogburn’s Business Solutions
August 27, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.7 MB“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 ...
PP 461: The Little Red Box
August 26, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBSometimes, 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp461
PP 461: The Little Red Box
August 26, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBSometimes, 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! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://www.thekimsutton.com/pp461
PP 460: Eddie Lorin, Founder of Impact Housing REIT
August 25, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB“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 no...