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 415: Little Leaps of Faith (not talking about spiritual Faith, but faith in ourselves)
July 11, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBSometimes entrepreneurs can get hung up on their own insecurities rather than take the little leaps of faith which may take them to great success. Listen as I share why we need to go beyond our comfort zone and have faith in ourselves. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp415
PP 414: Olivia DeMoss, Chief Happiness Officer, Lifetime Coach from Joy and Abundance by Design
July 10, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MB“I started my life over … with two suitcases, a dog, two cats, and $35. It hasn’t been easy but it’s been a lot of fun. I got my joy back.” Lifestyle coach, speaker and author Olivia DeMoss lives to make a positive impact on the people and the world around her. Her smile is so bright you can hear Olivia smiling as she and Kim discuss how she hopes to help people create true happiness and a life of joy or “joie de vivre” by their own design. Get the show notes, transcription and resource...
PP 413: Sharing the Faith... OUR Faith
July 09, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBIn 2015, I hired my first business coach, who asked me, “Kim, where’s your Faith in your business?” Listen as I share why I wasn’t sharing it before then, and why we should all be true to ourselves rather than worry about offending others. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp413
PP 412: Rachel Brenke, Entrepreneur, Lawyer and Business Consultant
July 08, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 43.2 MB“When you’re raising a village, it takes a village.” As an entrepreneur, lawyer, business consultant, creator of online niche blog sites, a wife and mother of five children, and a Team USA Athlete in Triathlons, Rachel Brenke is a wearer of many hats. Listen in as Rachel and I relate to the hustle and bustle of family and work life juggling of schedules and how we are able to keep them organized, the importance of setting up proper legal structures in a business, and some useful advice on ...
PP 411: Holey Moley, it FINALLY Happened!
July 07, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBIn this episode, I share a major celebration from the Sutton Family, and expand upon the lesson about why it’s so important to keep moving forward -- no matter what challenges life throws at you! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp411
PP 410: Isaak Gelbinovich, Owner of Speaking to Succeed
July 06, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MB“Silent people do not leave lasting impressions.” Born in the country of Georgia, a young Isaak Gelbinovich moved to America at the age of 23 without speaking a word of English. Over time, he not only learned to speak English but he also became a public speaker and story teller and started teaching people how to speak. Listen in as Isaak shares some of his own life stories with Kim and as they discuss the need for people to share their stories. Remember, as Isaak says, “silent people do...
PP 409: The Nonsense of Nosiness
July 05, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBDo you ever find yourself scrolling social media for hours, just to see what your competitors are up to and how they are succeeding? Well, it’s time for that to stop. Listen to hear my thoughts on the nonsense of nosiness. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp409
PP 408: Esther Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Mindlight Group
July 04, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.9 MB“Every situation that is at our feet is always a gift and the best gifts are not wrapped in pretty packages and bows.” The founder and CEO of Mind Like Group, Esther Weinberg primarily works with leadership teams of entertainment technology companies on implementing cultures of dignity at work. Tune in as we discuss the importance of having those difficult conversations and how the small things build up to making the bigger problems. The education of healthy boundaries needs to be enforced...
PP 407: Being Good with Having Good
July 03, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBHave you ever noticed that sometimes it’s hard to accept good in your life because you’re waiting for the bad that occasionally follows? If so, it’s time to be good with having good! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp407
PP 406: Rhoberta Shaler PhD, Relationship Consultant Mediator, Author and Speaker from For Relationship Help
July 02, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MB“There are ways to be empowered to move toward taking the best steps for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being.” Have you ever heard the term “hijackle”? This word is trademarked and explained by Rhoberta Shaler, a relationship consultant, mediator, author and speaker from For Relationship help. Hijackles are people who hijack relationships for their own purposes and then relentlessly scavenge them for power and control. Listen in as Kim and Rhoberta dig in deep and discuss the t...
PP 405: Pursuing Our Heart's Desires
July 01, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBAre you pursuing your heart’s desire? Or are you merely chasing the next dollar? Listen as I share how pursuing my heart’s desire has made all the difference in my personal and professional life! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp405
PP 404: Tom Nardone, House Flipping Coach from Millionaire Mailman
June 30, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB“You gotta quit that stupid job.” Former mailman turned real estate investor, Tom Nardone used a secret weapon to his advantage: As a mailman, he could tell which properties were receiving certified foreclosure letters before anyone else knew the property was available. Listen in as Tom and Kim discuss how Tom went from “mailman” to “millionaire mailman” in just under 10 years. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp404 Highlights: 12...
PP 403: Spending Freeze and Why You May Need One
June 29, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.5 MBWhen was the last time you performed an audit of ALL your recurring business expenses? If you can’t remember, I guarantee it wasn’t recent enough. Listen as I discuss spending freezes, and why you may need one! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp403
PP 402: John Lamerton, Ambitious Lifestyle Business Owner from Big Idea Mentoring
June 28, 2018 10:00 - 57 minutes - 46.7 MB“If you control the business, then you control the lifestyle and therefore you have a lifestyle business” From never owning a computer and having no prior knowledge of internet marketing, self-taught business owner John Lamerton speaks about his journey and what he has learned about life. After the birth of his first child in 2009, John realized his business was not what he wanted it to be and therefore launched his Ambitious Lifestyle business. Listen in as Kim and John discuss “aha” mome...
PP 401: Momma Hair...Who Really Cares?
June 27, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBHave you ever allowed a “Momma Hair” day prevent you from getting on to social media and sharing your message? I know I have! Listen as I explain the injustice we are doing to ourselves and others by allowing our “imperfections” to hold us back. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp401
PP 400: Dov Baron, Leadership Speaker with Dov Baron International
June 26, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MB"Your passion is not your purpose, your purpose is not your passion" Dov Baron is a life strategist whose goal is to help you tap into your purpose and have the kind of impact you came into this world to have. Following a 120 foot fall down a mountain, Dov learned his real purpose in life and is now better equipped to help others do the same. Listen in as Dov and Kim discuss what it takes to be a vulnerable leader, the difference between purpose and passion, and choosing heart over smart. ...
PP 399: What I learned from My First Attempt at a Habit Chart
June 25, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB“Do the best that you can every day and give yourself a pat on the back when all is said and done. You’ve done all that you can do and tomorrow is a new day.” Why work with pressure and overwhelm yourself with unrealistically long task lists and habit lists. Listen in and find out my recommended amount of personal and professional tasks in a day and take note of where the pressure is and see where you can reduce it. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://the...
PP 398: Kim O’Neill, Personal Empowerment, Interview Confident Coach and Radio Show Host from Kim O'Neill Coaching
June 24, 2018 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47.5 MB"It takes courage not to lie." Kim O'Neill was a crime analyst but now works as personal development coach with professionals and youth. Listen as we discuss how important self-confidence is with kids, our important role as parents, personal development practices and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp398 Highlights: 2:43 Kim O'Neill describes her work 13:11 You are not taught to be a mom, you just know how to love and then y...
PP 397: Say Goodbye To Perfectionism
June 23, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MB“If we are focused on being perfect in everything we do we are never going to get anything done” Positive Productivity is not about perfection. Listen in as I share a time that I pushed “go” before everything was perfect. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp397
PP 396: Karen Fritz, Purposetivity Expert from Purpose Driven Process
June 22, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.7 MB“I want people to have that lifestyle where they are present to their kids and their family” While having numerous successful businesses and talent in software project management, Karen was on the rise when something unexpected happened. A motorcycle accident made life very different for her, causing her the need to develop unique strategies to accomplish the simplest day to day tasks. During her healing process, Karen realized these same tools can help so many others. This prompted her de...
PP 395: My Unexpected 10 day No Smart Phone Challenge
June 21, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.34 MBOK, I admit it. I use electronic babysitters with my three littles. Something happened, however, that made me realize how much time I was allowing these devices to control in my life as well. Listen as I share my recent experience, and the lesson I hope to share with you. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp395
PP 394: Rina Shinn, Owner and Medical Director of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery and Spa
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MB“Our point is to become a psychiatrist with a knife, actually." A Harvard graduate, a trauma surgeon, and now the owner and medical director of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery and Spa, Dr. Rina Shinn was a real go-getter from the start. She graduated Harvard in just two years and went on to have a successful career as a trauma surgeon and Chief of Surgery. When her hospital faulted, she was forced to make a tough decision: go back into trauma surgery, working up to 100 hours a week, and give up...
PP 393: Indoor Sandboxes
June 19, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MB"Positive Productivity is not about perfection." Join me as I discuss finding alternatives to life's simple moments when life gets a little "too hot." Literally. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp393
PP 392: Cat Stancik, Master Profit Accelerator and Business Coach from Action Incubator
June 18, 2018 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MB“The more fun I have in my business, the more money I make” Cat Stancik is a master profit accelerator and business coach from Action Incubator. Naturally born with determination and the skills to overcome many hurdles, she tells her story of where she comes from and where she is now today- a successful business coach helping others succeed. Listen in as Cat and I have a refreshing conversation discussing topics of worst jobs, what personal development books we would give our younger selve...
PP 391: Hiring Slow and FIring Fast
June 17, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MB"If communication is an issue, let your team know" We learn from past experiences. Sometimes you have to go through those experiences one, two, and hopefully never three times for them to really resonate. Over the past six years, I wish I had heard this saying and followed through with it. Tune in and listen as I look back on a situation where hiring slow and firing fast would have been beneficial for me. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.c...
PP 390: Greg Jeffries, Founder of SEO Affiliate Domination
June 16, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB“You’re only going to get results by taking action yourself” Founder of SEO Affiliate Domination, Greg Jeffries, shares the basic tools he needed to get started with his business, the financial struggle, and what it takes to live a comfortable life. Listen in as we discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of taking action to propel yourself forward in your business. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp390 Highli...
PP 389: Foul Weather Friends
June 15, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 14.9 MB“Take a look at the people you are surrounding yourself with right now. Are they people who will cheer you on, hearts happy for you, no matter where they are in life? Or are they people who are going to hold you back, talk about you behind your back, and recent you because their life isn’t going so well?” We’ve all heard about “Fair weather friends”, but what about “Foul weather friends”? You know, the type who will do anything they can to hold us back when they see us about to move past t...
PP 388: Robert Plotkin, Founder of Technology for Mindfulness
June 14, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 37.3 MB“Pay attention to what gets you stressed out, what triggers you. By paying attention to how you feel moment to moment throughout the day; that you will find what that trigger is to you.” Founder of Technology for Mindfulness, Robert Plotkin discusses the importance of finding a balance with technology and how developing strong mental habits of mindfulness can help you stay on course throughout your day. Listen in as Robert and I discuss the benefits of integrating moments throughout your d...
PP 387: Passing the First Test
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MB"A lot of people are in such a hurry to get things done that often they won't read the minute details." When you're hiring for your team, it's important to know that they'll fit into the role they'll be filling so that nobody's time gets wasted. Join me as I discuss how I devised a simple test to help weed out the applicants that definitely wouldn't fit into my team. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp387
PP 386: Bryan Luoma, Founder/CEO at Cadsourcing
June 12, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB“We should be looking out to expand our impact across the world as opposed to shutting ourselves in and trying to say that we’re going to not be included in this global population” Founder and CEO of CAD Sourcing, Bryan Luoma speaks about the early years of his business, his motivation to employ 60 Philippines, and how it was an opportunity to help family. Listen in as Kim and Bryan discuss the benefits of open communication with in a business, the positive results of expanding our impact ...
PP 385: Holding Your Ground on Your Hard Stops
June 11, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 8.94 MBHard stops. For some (like me), they’re extremely difficult to express and even more difficult to enforce. Listen as I share why we need to have them, and the expense incurred by not. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp385
PP 384: Melanie Benson, Profit Amplifier from Melanie Benson Inc.
June 10, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36.4 MBMelanie Benson is the Profit Amplifier from Melanie Benson Inc. Listen in on my inspiring conversation with Melanie as we discuss her road blocks, pot holes, growth, and transformation into the successful business woman she is today. Highlights: 1:07 Brief on Melanie’s road traveled- 6 figure biz and burnout 3:25 Unleashing her FIRE, then hitting a pot hole in 2009 4:50 Every level of our growth requires another level of us to emerge 8:06 Burn out happens 12:25 You need a masterm...
PP 383: Five Years in a Flash
June 09, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBIt’s easy to get caught up in what we do and don’t accomplish in a given day or week, but when was the last time you took a look at all you accomplished in the past five years? Listen as I share how this was a topic of discussion in my “Unretireables” mastermind group, and how we need to continually give ourselves a pat on the back and allow ourselves time to reach our higher goals. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp383
PP 382: Karen Brown, Author, Unconscious Mind Expert and CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting
June 08, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 44.9 MB"That, I discovered, was the key to everything: understanding myself more, and everyone around me." Karen Brown is the CEO of Velocity Leadership Consulting and an unconscious mind expert. Listen in as we discuss how your unconscious mind affects your day-to-day decisions, and how you can take control of it to improve your productivity immensely. Highlights: 1:20 What is an unconscious mind expert? 6:14 Gaining control over your unconscious mind 13:56 My husband, the morning grouch...
PP 381: Who’s Controlling Your Calendar?
June 07, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.54 MB"Ignore your smart phone! Ignore your computer! Set out doing what you need to do for YOU first thing, every day!" What was the first thing you did this morning? Did you look at your email or social media? Or did you take time for you. Take control of your thoughts first thing in the morning and allow yourself to give gratitude to all that you are grateful for and continue to take control of your calendar throughout the day. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at ht...
PP 380: Debbi Dachinger, Author
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 54 minutes - 44.5 MB"We choose what we think about." Debbi Dachinger is a media and visibility expert who started her career on the radio, and continues her work today to help people find their voice and pursue their passion through coaching. We discuss how you can find your own success through improving your self confidence, and working towards your dreams as an individual. Highlights: 3:08 Debbi's beginnings on the radio 8:30 Taking a step back and addressing a single issue at a time 16:35 The meanin...
PP 379: An Investment of Honesty
June 05, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MB"If you would've just told me the truth, I would've been ok with it." Sometimes, things just don't go our way. Personal issues may interfere with your work, or you may be struggling to keep up with expectations. Join me while I discuss how important honesty can be in approaching these problems. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp379
PP 378: P.K. Odle, Feng Shui Consultant, Instructor, Speaker, Author & Publisher
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB"The weakest ink is mightier than the strongest memory." P.K. Odle is a Feng Shui consultant who started her career with the American Feng Shui Institute twenty years ago is an expert in manipulating energies to improve your life. Join us while we discuss some of the many facets to Feng Shui, and how making changes in your environment can improve your success as an individual. Highlights: 6:05 Helping students with attention deficit succeed 9:04 How Odle got into Feng Shui 15:44 Goo...
PP 377: Climbing Mount Downy
June 03, 2018 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBDo you ever feel like there are battles that you just can't quite win? I certainly do. Sometimes the battles you're fighting can be overwhelming. Your attention can be drawn thin as it's pulled in all different directions. Listen as I share my story about my battle with Mount Downy. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp377
PP 376: Rennie Gabriel, Author and President of The Financial Coach Inc.
June 02, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.8 MB"Wealth is a team sport, not a solo sport." Rennie Gabriel is an extremely successful entrepreneur who started from scratch at age 50 after facing failure, and climbed his way to the top 1%. We discuss how he made it back up from the bottom, and how crucial it is to have partners that you can rely on in order to find your success. Highlights: 2:00 Why you shouldn't fear success 7:10 Success vs. significance 10:12 Learning to handle money effectively 15:07 Putting into practice what y...
PP 375: Be Your Own Version of Bilbao
June 01, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBBilbao is an incredibly unique museum in Spain that no other building really compares to. I encourage you to seek out how you can be true to you, and stand out against other people around you, rather than trying to be just like them. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp375
PP 374: Mimika Cooney, Author
May 31, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MB"If you don't have your motivation in the right place, it's not going to take you where you want to go." Mimika Cooney has been an entrepreneur since the age of 16, and recently published her book Worrier to Warrior. Join us while we discuss the importance of taking care of yourself, and striving to do what you want to do in order to be happy. Highlights: 10:54 The unsustainable hustle mentality 21:50 How finding her path has improved her home life 27:30 Learning to remove our filters...
PP 373: Stop Fencing Yourself In
May 30, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.29 MBOn Memorial Day, I found myself worrying once again, this time about the fence panels in our backyard because of an upcoming house appraisal. Little did I know a utility pole fire would burn my problem away for me. Tune in to hear my story about how the universe came to help me with the problem in my backyard. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp373
PP 372: Jim Padilla, Sales Leader from Gain The Edge
May 29, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 41 MB"Don't focus on the problem, focus on what's on the other side of the problem." Jim's personal experiences and struggles, even from a young age, have molded the way he interacts with not only his clients, but also the people around him. During our chat we dial in on how to overcome your personal demons, and create meaningful connections with those you want to have an impact on. Highlights: 6:08 Getting through difficult times 11:26 When the warning light burns out 21:25 Chasing impact...
PP 371: The 2018 14-Week Summer Challenge
May 28, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBMost goal setting programs I've ever seen/participated in track in 90-day segments, or just about three months. As we're going into the summer in the United States, I realized that the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is just over that. Listen as I share my Summer 2018 personal challenge, and invite you to share your own! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp371.
PP 370: Aleksandra Nenadic, Physical Therapist from Aleksandra Nenadic Physiotherapy
May 27, 2018 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MB"Just stand up. Take a break." Aleksandra Nenadic is self-made physical therapist who started her very own physiotherapy practice. Join us as we discuss how you can keep your body healthy in an environment where it's all too easy to let yourself go. Highlights: 4:40 Keeping a sedentary body healthy 9:54 Ergonomic furniture: is it worth it? 12:45 How to keep your body happy 26:15 Aleksandra's tools for getting where she is today Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentio...
PP 369: Saving That Paper for “Later” aka Reducing Clutter
May 26, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBDo you have a habit of collecting papers/notes for later, thinking you'll actually get back to them... "one day"? I know I do! Listen as I share where my cluttery habit came from, and what we can all do to get rid of this excess emotional and physical clutter! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp369.
PP 368 Iain Grae, Serial Entrepreneur
May 25, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42.7 MB"That's how I make those decisions. I look to see how it's going to impact my life." Iain's story starts when he bought his very first motorcross bike at only 11 years old. Join us as we discuss how to change your mindset in order to find your path to success. Highlights: 2:26 Iain's backstory 7:33 How Iain was able to retire before 30 years old 13:45 The motorcross race disaster 25:23 Replacing "how" with "who" 36:16 Asking yourself "who am I being" 39:35 How to distinguish good...
PP 367: 99 Cent Coffee and Other Spontaneous Surprises
May 24, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBWhen was the last time you did something nice and completely unexpected for someone else? If you can't remember, it wasn't recent enough. Listen as I share free/inexpensive ways we can brighten the day of others in our personal AND professional lives! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp367.
PP 366: Emerald Greenforest, Empress of Creative Age of Consulting Group and Hostess of the MEN ON PURPOSE Podcast
May 23, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 32.1 MB"When we're isolated, we're really putting a limit on what's possible." Emerald Greenforest started out as the Empress of Empowerment for women a decade ago, and transitioned into being the Empress of Encouragement for men after a business meltdown two years ago. Join us as we discuss the importance of collaboration and investment to achieve lifelong success. Highlights: 3:08 How Emerald became the Empress of Encouragement 9:17 Approaching the cultural pressure to be independent 20:14...