Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Achieve and Appreciate Personal and Professio

Earlier this week I sent out an email with links that didn't work. Listen to learn about redirect links and 404 pages, and how you should (or shouldn't) use them in your business! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp299.

"Tap in to your authenticity." Lisa received a degree in languages and moved to Spain where she taught in a school of psychologists. As she became more involved, she became increasingly fascinated. Listen as we discuss Lisa's journey and the discoveries which came from it. Highlights include: 3:20 Gratitude - We discuss the importance -- and lack of -- gratitude, for ourselves AND others 11:40 Forward thinking vs. past thinking 18:30 The three core human needs 27:15 Three ways to think about work 35:25 Forgiveness - Lisa and I discuss the necessity of forgiveness Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp298.

Facebook and Twitter have (again) made big changes to their algorithms/terms of service. Listen to how I'm pushing through and why! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp297.

"Keep your business as simple as you can to get done what you want to get done." Amy spent 15+ years in finance and was making over 6-figures, however she burnt herself out. She realized she was building others' wealth and not her own, and she wanted more out of life. Listen as Amy and I share an amusing conversation about entrepreneurship, Amy's journey, books, movies, telemarketers, tools and more! Highlights: 03:30 - Amy and I discuss the word, "hustle" 05:50 - We chat about gross vs. net income and the resources needed when hitting higher gross income levels 10:10 - Masterminds. We chat about the importance and qualities of a good one 17:00 - Shiny Object Syndrome -- and how to overcome it to simplify and systemize our businesses 20:38 - Amy shares the tools she uses in her business 24:40 - No more customer service confusion! 28:10 - Here how my husband handles calls from telemarketers 30:40 - Our reading lists 39:00 - I share the horrifying and hilarious story of my first movie date with my husband Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp296.

Parentpreneurs, I know we face our own set of entrepreneurial struggles. As if being a parent OR being a business owner wasn't hard enough, when you mix them together it can be... interesting. Listen as I share recent happenings from my house! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp295.

Jenn has been a writer since high school, and has an amazing story to share! From living on the streets to becoming a journalist, being the mother of 18 kids to facing a job loss, Jenn has faced her share of struggles -- and overcome! Highlights of our chat include: 4:33 Jenn discusses her thoughts about the word "busy" 7:55 Jenn shares how books are NOT money making 16:30 We chat about how women/mothers often don't cut themselves enough slack -- despite an abundance of effort 18:00 Deliberate times - Jenn discusses the importance of scheduling the activities which are important to us 25:40 We chat about the importance of figuring out what DOES work for you. Jenn also shares about her life as a minimalist. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp294.

In the last month, my team and coaches both opened my eyes to low hanging fruit I was missing in my business.... An obvious source of extra income. Listen as I share what this additional income stream is, and how you can consider setting up the same for you. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp293.

"When we feel good, our work will be good." As a student, Christine often dealt with anxiety and procrastination issues. After leading a procrastination workshop, however, her eyes were opened to a new way of working -- for both herself and others. Listen as Christine and I chat about stalling due to perfectionism, the need to focus on big rocks rather than minute tasks, accountability, productivity tools and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp292.

I know what it's like to be too proud to ask for help. Believe me, I do. Sometimes, however, we need to suck it up and be honest with where we are, and the help we need to get to where we want to go. Tune in as I discuss! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp291.

"Wake up and end each day thinking of all the things that are amazing in your life." Melonie was a corporate attorney for years, however she realized she held no passion for the profession and wanted to give back to society in some way. After having her first daughter, she looked for a fitness solution for new moms and realized a void in the market. Fe Fit was born. Listen to hear where Melonie's entrepreneurial journey has gone since! Melonie and I share a fun chat about pregnancy and motherhood, the product development and manufacturing processes, and much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp290.

In episode 287 of the Positive Productivity podcast I discussed my own struggles with anxiety, as well as several of the techniques I've used to relieve it. In this episode, I share how opening the lines of communication has also relieved anxiety. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp289.

"Awareness is the first step to figuring out how to move forward." Jessica has had quite the career journey! In 2008, she and her husband had two children and were flipping houses with the intention of adding another child to their family through adoption. When the housing market crashed, they were forced to use their savings on living expenses rather than on adoption. The opportunity which presented itself next is now helping thousands of families worldwide! Listen as Jessica and I chat about the opportunities which present themselves when you kick fear to the curb, the power of living selflessly, the quirks and compassion of our kids, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp288.

After being a guest on several other podcasts and sharing my experiences and struggles with anxiety, I realized it is time to be completely authentic on my own podcast. In this episode, I share my struggles, along with a message for those who share the struggle. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp287.

Bill grew up in a large family and had to figure out many of the nuances of life on his own. He joined the Navy, and was in the nuclear program where extended submarine journeys taught him the art of storytelling. Listen to hear how Bill's journey progressed into him becoming a podcaster and entrepreneur. Bill shares submarine stories, we chat about the value of a locally focused podcast, and we discuss the extroverted introvert qualities we share. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp286.

Lately I've noticed that new grey hairs are multiplying on my head, taunting me with their strength and thickness. I've also realized, though, that like the grey hairs, the struggles that gave me those hairs made ME stronger. Listen to hear my thoughts. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp285.

"We can make progress or we can make excuses. We can't do both." An amazing life transformation and personal development journey led Adam to lose 100 pounds and accomplish an impressive list of life goals. Since then, Adam has helped people in his town lose over 35,000 pounds and is now on a world-wide, million-pound mission. Adam and I chat about when we were introduced to the Law of Attraction, the low points which came before our individual transformations, our affirmative action lists, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp284.

I'm honored when people ask me, "How do you do it all?" In all actuality, however, I don't. I am, instead, practicing the fine art of NOT doing it all. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp283.

"Don't know too much. Don't be too smart... Get out of your own way of allowing surprise and creativity into your life." Michael was an actor in New York City who gained a reputation as an acting coach. From there, Michael realized his skills as a coach could benefit business owners and executives as well. Michael and I chat about inherited purpose, income vs. impact, cutting the weaker branches out of our life and more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp282.

Are you infected with the Yes Sickness? Do you say "Yes" whenever anybody asks you to do anything? Listen in to hear my perspective. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp281.

"Think about the big picture. Why are you really here?" Brian is an ophthalmologist with a fascination for psychology. While at the 2014 Olympics with his patient, Steven Holcomb, he saw how the world's perceptions were being altered by Putin, and decided to write his book, Perceptual Intelligence. Dr. Brian and I chat about the downside of influencers and influencing, the importance of seeking the truth and well developed critical thinking skills, how we're here to help each other, cat poop coffee, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp280.

I was recently hired by a new client to assemble a digital marketing campaign within a short time frame. Unfortunately, communication was lacking. Listen to hear the struggles that ensued, as well as how we can all afford to step up our communication. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp279.

"Do what you love." Max became an entrepreneur in college, and raised several million dollars in venture funding. Through that company, he learned he had a passion for digital marketing, specifically direct response. Today, Unicorn Innovations offers digital marketing services and training to small businesses and corporations. Max and I chat about the meaning of the word "Unicorn," the importance of knowing our ideal client -- and only working with them, the mistakes we've made along our entrepreneurial journeys and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp278.

I was recently introduced to a new productivity tool, and I instantly fell in love. Listen to here how I'm using it in my business, and how it's helping me get more done! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp277.

"Relationships drive revenue." As a child, Cauvee knew he wanted to be a musician, and quickly realized he wanted to be an independent artist. His journey has led him to combine music with personal development and motivational messages, and thus, become an inspiration engineer. We talk about the motivation or side effects caused by the words, "You can't...", the importance of giving value and building strong relationships, ethical sales and marketing strategies and more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp276

Due to taking shortcuts where my healthcare was concerned, I just returned home after spending two days in the hospital. Tune in to hear what happened, and how (and why) to prevent the same from happening to you. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp275.

"Leave a legacy, a legacy that matters. Be the legend in your legendary way." Izabela grew up in Yugoslavia, and as a teenager, became a refugee and immigrant. She eventually settled in the United States, where she furthered her education and founded her business. Today, Izabela works with leaders worldwide, empowering them to lead a more meaningful life. We chat about the importance of connection and gratitude, the why behind our businesses, impact vs. income, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp274.

When's the last time you performed a digital marketing purge? Or have you ever? In this episode, I share how I have been actively been purging my digital marketing -- from the clutter within my Infusionsoft account to my social media profiles. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp273.

Corey Poirier was raised by a single mother and became an entrepreneur at a young age, He founded a business publication at age 19, before entering the Fortune 500 corporate sector. When a play he wrote and produced faced a minor hiccup, he took a course on standup comedy to become more confident on stage. Listen as Corey shares his journey into his career as a public speaker, author and podcaster. In addition, we chat about how we were raised, speaking bloopers, our significant others, sweat lodges and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp272.

There are two words you need to delete from your vocabulary, and no, I am not talking about swear words. Listen to hear what these two words are, and what you should say instead. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp271.

"The average person doesn't possess the skills, the resources, the knowledge to be able to budget like the big boys do, yet they need that information more critically." Earlier in his life, Mitchell found himself coming out of an unexpected divorce, selling his company for pennies on the dollar, and over $100,000 in debt. After remarrying, he and his wife realized they needed to make changes to how they handled their finances. The Pouch Plan was born. In our chat, Mitchell and I are transparent about our financial struggles (and successes!) and Mitchell shares the Pouch Plan method. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp270.

Are you able to prioritize your tasks and put the most important at the top of your to-do list? When the task IS at the top of your list, are you able to complete it before all others? Too often, entrepreneurs allow themselves to think they can do everything, all the time. It's time for this to end. It's time to choose BETWEEN this or that. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp269.

"SAVE - Selflessly Add Value Everyday" Travis and his wife moved cross-country to open two eye clinics. Shortly after, they founded Eye Love, and online retailer of eye-care products. Today, the proceeds from Eye Love fund eye clinics in Jamaica and in the US, where they are on a mission to end preventable blindness. Travis educates me on the symptoms and solutions for dry eye, the story of his career and relationship with his wife, and his vision for the future. In addition, we chat about the need to put impact before income, the fact that our income is limitless as we increase the number of people we serve, and much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp268.

How many projects are you actively trying to work on -- at one time? I recently had the shocking realization that I have been trying -- unsuccessfully -- to work on TEN at the same time! Listen to hear what this has cost -- not gained me! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp267.

"Achieving the life you want begins with loving the life you have." Grab your pen and paper! Romacio draws upon his life and entrepreneurial experiences to fill our conversation with actionable tips and insight! Born and raised in the ghetto, Romacio dropped out of college with a promise to his parents that he WOULD be successful. We chat about setting intentions vs. creating to-do lists, the importance of gratitude, the necessity of having a mentor, and much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp266.

This weekend, my family made and followed through on a very difficult decision in order to help our family thrive. Listen to hear the decision we made, and how there can be a parallel in other areas of our life. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp265.

"I like to consider myself an eco-preneur. People, purpose and the planet before profit." Scott has been an entrepreneur since a young age, and met his mentor at age 19. Together with his mentor, he founded a community wellness company, and in 2006 he founded Organik, a corporate wellness services provider. During our chat, Scott and I discuss the importance of breathing, the side effects of stress and anxiety, the cost of unhealth, and the ROI of employee health and wellness initiatives. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp264.

This morning as I was reading "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks, I realized I have a HUGE Upper Limit Problem. I am sabotaging my own success. Listen to hear the discoveries I made about my own life, and how you can prevent the same from happening to you. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp263.

Be prepared for more than a few laughs as you listen to Mark Struczewski and I share a fun and conversational chat. We discuss our personal and professional lives, our backgrounds and Rochester roots, and the hilarity of my house and lack of driving skills. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp262.

From any given moment to the next, it can be easy to get distracted and stray off the path toward our goal destination. Listen as I share my experience with straddling two paths and my advice for continuing on the journey toward achieving your dreams. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp261.

Aaron has been a police officer since 1995 and built his first business in 1998. In the early stages of his entrepreneurial journey, he was chasing income through multiple income streams and burning himself out. In 2009, a major health scare led to a huge shift in his personal and professional life. We chat about how sticktoitiveness is a decision, and not so much a learned skill, how many people stay in the lane they were born in, influence and relationship building and more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp260.

My childhood nickname was Worrywart, and I know it carried with me, well into adulthood. Listen to hear how a recent reading selection is helping me kick my bad worrying habit in the bud. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp259.

Jeremy grew up in a lower-income, rural home in Florida, and unlike his friends, started working at a very young age. He has since created multiple companies, several with high-profile business people including Kevin Harrington. During our chat, Jeremy and I chat about the importance of partnering/associating with people who are further along than we are, the shift from pursuing income to pursuing impact, knowing and charging our worth, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp258.

Until this week, I had a BIG problem which was affecting my productivity. Listen to hear what the problem was, and how I purged its pressure and gained an immediate productivity boost! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp257.

"Challenge yourself to have a bigger heart and be the bigger person." Kristine is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has built a business writing powerful letters to her clients' significant others. By bypassing her clients' ego and deep emotional wounds, her letters allow the senders and recipients to build stronger relationships or let go of the past or a less-than-ideal relationship. Kristine and I chat about the importance of communication, how fear often turns into hurt, how we need to honor ourselves by acknowledging our feelings, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp256.

In this episode, I share why scheduling time in to write or record solo podcast episodes doesn't work for me, and what I do instead. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp255.

"Done well, speaking the secret language of our ideal clients will magnify our ideal customers and filter out the rest." Jeffrey has been a portrait photographer for 33 years, but caught wind of the coaching industry in 2009. After working with a coach for seven years, he completed coach training and became a coach. Since then, he has launched his podcast, Creative Warriors, written and released his book, "LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible", and built a thriving business he loves. We chat about the importance of putting ourselves out there when we're pursuing our dreams, how we need to know who our ideal client is -- and only work with them, and much, much more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp254.

I've been sharing about my experiences with Chronic Idea Disorder and the book I'm writing under the same title since I launched the podcast in October 2016. In this episode, I share an update on what's happening with the book, as well as a few tips on how you can conquer your own case of Chronic Idea Disorder. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp253.

"You can't go through life wondering, 'What if?'" In 2005, Cliff was an insurance salesman who decided to start a podcast after a call into a different show attracted attention to his own content. In this episode, Cliff shares his journey, from his first podcasts and starting his business, to quitting his job and transitioning into the role of mentor for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs. We chat about following your passion, the importance of persistence through the first years of entrepreneurship, why we need to be authentic, and much, much more. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp252.

In 2016, I made a huge shift from chasing impact to making an impact. As a result, I allowed my true voice to show. In this episode, I share why you should do the same! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp251

"The great news is that as you develop multiple income streams, other opportunities become available for you." Dorie entered college at the age of 14, and progressed to Divinity School at Harvard. After graduating, she became a journalist, worked in politics, ran a non-profit, and eventually started her business. During our chat, we discuss the (non-financial) cost of pursuing higher education and attending the wrong networking events, the hurdles that commonly distract and hold entrepreneurs back, not knowing when/how to say "No", multiple income streams and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp250.

This week's wins and reflections taught me a great deal about the value of the skills I am teaching others. (Hey, the cobbler's kids shoes are sometimes broken!) Listen to hear the wins I had this week in the areas of self-care, support and systems! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp249.