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This week on the She's Making An Impact Podcast, Rachel is joined by Tanya Dalton. Tanya shares her journey as a productivity expert, speaker, author, and founder of a successful company. She wants you to know that productivity is not just about working from nine to five but living life intentionally and on your own terms. She reveals all to Rachel from running her first business with only $50 while juggling being a mom and having a husband who traveled frequently, to transitioning into her current roles, Inkwell Press, writing books with Harper Collins, and public speaking. She also gives you alllll the inside info on HOW. You're gonna love it!

Is the concept of TIME becoming a bit obsolete in the world of entrepreneurship? In the traditional sense, yes. And productivity expert Tanya Dalton is breaking down the barriers for how we perceive time as business owners (who obviously need to be REALLY productive)! For Tanya, time has always been of the essence. How could it not be while leading her company InkWell Press to multi-million dollar success and beyond, and seeing her products used by thousands of productive people? (You've seen her planners in stores like Target and Staples.)  Well, all that is exactly why she was quick to notice all of the ways we're actually *hurting* ourselves by not slowing down. So today she drops incredible truths like these through her most recent OxfordTalk and interviews like this one, flipping the script on how we look at time management.  In this episode of Reward, The Trust founder Ali Brown sits down with our founding member Tanya to not only break down her story of how productivity became “her lane”, but how what she saw as productive also started to shift for herself, her team, and her family.  On this episode of the #REWARDPodcast, you'll hear: Tanya's key to shifting from a scarcity mindset to abundance and collaboration (it's simpler than you think!) How true productivity lies in asking how we LIVE, not just how we work The powerful moment that told Tanya it was time to let go of her business baby and sell her company (we loved this one!) How she was able to step away from her company and actually do more for its mission as a result  Ali and Tanya's take on time as a social construct (stay with us here!) and the impact of the good ol' Industrial Revolution The REAL reward behind relinquishing “control” and saying goodbye to time “management” And, go learn more about The Trust and Tanya!  Learn more about The Trust – our modern, premier network for 7+8-figure women entrepreneurs  Follow The Trust on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow The Trust on ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠  Learn more about ⁠⁠The Intentional Advantage Podcast⁠⁠ Follow Inkwell Press on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  Connect with us on social using the hashtag ⁠⁠#RewardPodcast⁠⁠ and share your key takeaways from this episode! 

Sarah discusses her prior hesitancy around planners with rings and discs, and then delves into her current unexpected love for the Inkwell Press Disc Bound Planner with 2023-24 inserts, as well as the advantages that come with a planner where everything is movable! Products mentioned: Cover - hard cardboard or vegan leather Weekly inserts (vertical or horizontal layouts) - 140 lb paper, bright white, colorful but professional/muted color palette Daily inserts Blank inserts Poly monthly dividers Discs (metal) Referral code: http://r.sloyalty.com/r/wAyhU90GQyUr --> this should provide $10 off any order of $50 or more; referrer will receive a small credit with each order. Episode Sponsors: PrepDish: Healthy and strategic meal planning! Visit PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Green Chef: The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to greenchef.com/plans50 and use code plans50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, Host Larry Weidel is joined by Tanya Dalton, Keynote Speaker, and Founder & CEO at Inkwell Press. They discuss why synergy and alignment should be the focus of an entrepreneur. They further elaborate on why an entrepreneur should be able to reflect constantly, and how it improves the business growth. Tanya concludes by telling the audience what an entrepreneur's greatest accomplishment is.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, Host Larry Weidel is joined by Tanya Dalton, Keynote Speaker, and Founder & CEO at Inkwell Press. They talk about the Pareto principle and how business owners can apply it to improve their priority lists. They also mention the mistake a lot of entrepreneurs make in their bid to copy competitors, while also stressing the importance of being productive as an entrepreneur.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, Host Larry Weidel is joined by Tanya Dalton, Keynote Speaker, and Founder & CEO at Inkwell Press. They discuss how to overcome the fear of missing out on general aspects of life, what mindset an entrepreneur should have, and the importance of having a support system.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, Host Larry Weidel is joined by Tanya Dalton, Keynote Speaker, and Founder & CEO at Inkwell Press. They discuss how Tanya gained freedom by moving her business from offices to remotely while doing what she enjoys most. They further delve into detail about the power of positive thinking, and how one can change the trajectory of their business with the belief of being successful. Tanya further dives into the secret of being successful, which she says has to do with one's mindset. She talks about her major mistake while starting up her business and how she believes that failure serves as a stepping stone for an entrepreneur to succeed in the future.

There was a time in the U.S. - not all that long ago - when all of us fell into one of very few homogeneous groups. You were either an employer or employee - there was no such thing as a “gig economy worker” or “startup entrepreneur”. Very few people were openly members of any of the categories L, G, B, T or Q. And nobody referred to themselves as “neuro-divergent.”   If you go back to your own memories of childhood, do you remember a time when you thought you didn't fit in? You probably do. Because, in reality, there is nothing objective to fit into. We learn to become what is expected of us. Or we did. Today, we have far greater freedom to become the person we truly want to be. Instead of trying to beat creativity and idiosyncrasies out of people, we see the wisdom of equipping atypical individuals with skills that will let them function, while retaining their individuality. That is Adela Baker's job. Adela is CEO of a company called Mind Coach NOLA. Mind Coach NOLA provides individual and group sessions to people Adela calls, “Turbo Thinkers.” Turbo Thinkers are folks who struggle with executive function skills and impulse management. A lot of Adela's clients are entrepreneurs and creatives. Growing up in Slidell, Gabriel Flores followed his own path. He started down the road to the million-dollar business he owns today when he was arrested - for spray painting on the walls at Slidell High. Today, Gabriel is owner of The Inkwell Press. The Inkwell Press designs and produces screen-printing and embroidery on a multitude of items, including T-shirts, professional work wear, promotional items like flags, koozies, glassware, and much more. An even greater connection to Gabriel's less than illustrious entrée into the art world is his allied company, New Orleans Paint & Design. It's acronym, NOPD, is a tip-of-the-hat to his origin story, and, even more ironically, the business itself is a mural painting company. You can see NOPD's murals all around New Orleans, including at Whole Foods, the ACE Hotel, Marjie's Grill, and in locally shot movies and TV shows. Talking with Adela and Gabriel brings to mind a two-word saying: “Be You.” Unfortunately, sayings like “Be you,” “You do you” and “Live your best life” have become social media cliches and memes. But for good reason. We keep encouraging each other with these bits of advice because being your authentic self and living the life you want to live with only a minimal amount of necessary compromise is an extraordinary challenge. Adela is devoting her professional life to giving people the tools to simply be themselves. And Gabriel is a textbook example of the kind of success a person can achieve by having the courage to simply do what makes you happy. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza in the NOLA Brewing Taproom. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite all the challenges that come with running a business, it's an incredibly rewarding experience when done with purpose. Have you thought about it lately? When you started your business there was a reason, a purpose, a bigger picture.  I'm so excited to share today's guest, Tanya Dalton, Founder & CEO of Tanya Dalton and inkWELL Press. She will be sharing all about what it means to live on purpose and how you can get to and get past the root cause of limiting beliefs. Main Topics: - What it means to live On Purpose- What is “Cathedral Thinking?”- How perfectionism leads to feeling stuck Key Takeaways:- How listeners can spin a negative situation into a positive one- How listeners can ditch procrastination and get themselves “unstuck” - How listeners can get to the root cause of their limiting beliefs

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Living life with intention How to make time work FOR you & not against you Strategies to maximize your productivity Resources:Website: https://tanyadalton.com/ & inkWELL Press Read On Purpose:The Busy Woman's Guide to an Extraordinary Life of Meaning and Success & The Joy Of Missing Out: Live More By Doing LessListen to The Intentional Advantage Youtube:@Tayna DaltonLinkedIn: @Tanya (Irelan) DaltonInstagram & Facebook: @tanya.i.dalton Twitter: @tanya_i_daltonReview this podcast on Apple Podcast using this LINK and when you DM me the screen shot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you! To pre-order Overcome Your Villains NOW and get the bonus bundle click here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence CreatorShow Notes: When was the last time you went to bed and thought to yourself, I did a good job today? When was the last time you recognized just how AMAZING you are!? As women we often get into patterns and live life doing what we're supposed to be doing, and miss finding the happiness and joy in the present moment. When we can slow down and live life with intention, that's when we can feel satisfaction. I want women to feel more accomplished and energized for life as a whole! About The Guest:Joining us today is Tanya Dalton, an amazing speaker and podcast host, a best selling author, and a nationally recognized productivity expert. As the CEO and Founder of inkWELL press she runs a multi million dollar company dedicated to providing the tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less and achieve maximum success! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Kelly has special guest Tanya Dalton, a seasoned entrepreneur, acclaimed speaker, published author and productivity expert on the show! Tanya, founder of inkWELL Press, is celebrating the launch of her new book, On Purpose, which is all about helping busy, successful women create a life of meaning.  Kelly and Tanya are discussing details of the book and how it was developed, productivity, purpose and so much more.  For more business tips and strategies, follow along with Kelly: Join the Tribe of Unstoppables on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2080754075505322/ Website: https://kellyroachcoaching.com Instagrams: UE Revolution: https://www.instagram.com/uerevolution/ UE Marketing Mastery: https://www.instagram.com/uemarketingmastery/ Kelly Roach: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellyroachlive    

Would you like one of five $25 Amazon gift cards? Take our listener survey now to be entered to win: https://forms.gle/RpZYXMEdniHNTEDg8   Today's guest used a $45,000 mistake to build a 7-figure business. As the mastermind CEO behind inkWELL Press, productivity expert and bestselling author, Tanya Dalton shares how she created one of the top 10 Facebook Ad Campaigns during her first year of business and how being generous can make you more money. Plus, Tanya says you need to stop trying to please everyone (especially your customers) and trade your to-do list for a mind-blowing alternative.    3 KEYS TO SUCCESS: Use a priority list instead of a to-do list Put your tasks in 3 categories: escalate, cultivate, and accommodate Stop trying to please your customers—and Tanya shares why!   Take our listener survey now for a chance to win one of five $25 Amazon gift cards! https://forms.gle/RpZYXMEdniHNTEDg8   Follow Derrick on Instagram for daily money tips! https://www.instagram.com/derricktkinney/

In today's show, Carol interviews productivity expert and mentor, Tonya Dalton. Back in 2008, Tonya was a stay-at-home mom looking for a suitable profession that would allow her to enjoy a good work-life balance. This is when she had her AH-HA moment. Fed up with the demands of his corporate job, Tonya's husband expressed his desire to set up a work-from-home business. This conversation ultimately led to inkWELL Press – an organization providing productivity tools and courses. The next segment of the show is full of practical and actionable productivity tips. All of us create giant to-do lists and experience overwhelm when we are unable to get everything checked off. So, how can you avoid this overwhelm and at the same time, get things done that truly move you forward? Tonya shares the importance of differentiating between the important and the urgent. In a rush to complete our urgent tasks, we often end up ignoring the important tasks that can truly up-level us. You will also learn how to replace your to-do list with a priority list. Here, Tonya shares how to segmenting our tasks into three important categories – escalate, cultivate, and accommodate can help us prevent overwhelm. Other topics discussed in today show include the differences between being productive and being busy, creating powerful habits and routines, and the downsides of multi-tasking. We hope you enjoy this show! Resources Tonya's Website Joy of Missing Out inkWELL Press

In today’s show, Carol interviews productivity expert and mentor, Tonya Dalton. Back in 2008, Tonya was a stay-at-home mom looking for a suitable profession that would allow her to enjoy a good work-life balance.  This is when she had her AH-HA moment. Fed up with the demands of his corporate job, Tonya’s husband expressed his desire to set up a work-from-home business. This conversation ultimately led to inkWELL Press – an organization providing productivity tools and courses. The next segment of the show is full of practical and actionable productivity tips. All of us create giant to-do lists and experience overwhelm when we are unable to get everything checked off.  So, how can you avoid this overwhelm and at the same time, get things done that truly move you forward? Tonya shares the importance of differentiating between the important and the urgent. In a rush to complete our urgent tasks, we often end up ignoring the important tasks that can truly up-level us.  You will also learn how to replace your to-do list with a priority list. Here, Tonya shares how to segmenting our tasks into three important categories – escalate, cultivate, and accommodate can help us prevent overwhelm. Other topics discussed in today show include the differences between being productive and being busy, creating powerful habits and routines, and the downsides of multi-tasking. We hope you enjoy this show!   Resources Tonya’s Website Joy of Missing Out inkWELL Press  

As a business owner or leader, you're responsible for cultivating motivation within your team. That's why I wanted to bring on two of my very own team members to dive into this topic. I was joined by two of my team members to talk about what we do to create a work culture we love, how we work together toward our shared vision, and what we do to build momentum every week. You'll hear how they make sure to stay on track, plus a few of their ideas of what you can do as a leader to move your business forward. You'll also learn some of the ways we work as a team to achieve our goals, and why team-building and celebrating your wins together is essential! What's In This Episode: What my team does for the inkWELL Press and Tanya Dalton brand Ideas on sharing your vision as a leader and working toward a common goal with your team How to create momentum and action plans What to do to build momentum each week and stay accountable My team's ideas for what people can do to move forward in business

Today I’m continuing my conversation with author, fellow business owner, and friend Tonya Dalton. Tonya is the owner of Inkwell Press and she is also the author of The Joy Of Missing Out. Today we are digging deep into the topic of pursuing your purpose when your kids are little. You don’t want to miss the second part of this amazing conversation. So, let’s dive in!  Everything we mention in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/159

Being productive often sounds easier than it actually is. It’s hard to make progress on the important things when you’re busy balancing various priorities, checking things off the endless to-do list, and responding to team members’ urgent needs.  Today’s guest is Tonya Dalton. Tonya is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins in the fall of 2019, which has been named a top ten business book of the year by Fortune Magazine. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has surpassed more than a million downloads. Her podcast regularly ranks in the top 50 of all business management podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Tonya and I talk about the difference between being busy and being productive and how to re-think the idea of work-life balance. We walk through the basics of the Live Well method, how to protect your time when it feels like it’s owned by your company or your team, and much more.  Read the related blog article: How To Live A Less Busy, But More Productive, Life   Join the Modern Manager community (www.themodernmanager.co/join) to get 20% off at inkWELL Press until September 1, 2020. Plus, get the chance to win a copy of Be Kind: A Year of Kindness, One Week at a Time from prior guest Jaclyn Lindsey. You must be a member by July 3, 2020 to be eligible.  If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Being productive is about doing what’s most important and what moves you forward. It’s better to do fewer, right things, than be busy with many things that don’t move the needle. There is no such thing as work-life balance. Instead, it’s a constant dance of leaning and counterbalancing. There are times when we need to spend more time, energy and focus at work and then times when we do at home, or on ourselves. The goal is not equal attention to all areas, but a healthy ebb and flow. The Live Well method has four stages: (1) Discovery - what matters to you; (2) Clarify - how do you design your life around your priorities; (3) Simplify - streamline, automate and simplify as much as possible (4) Harmony - make it manageable and embrace happiness. It’s important to think of your life holistically. You need work and home to both be running smoothly if you want to be your best self. Don’t forget about yourself. Our brains and bodies need rest, rejuvenation and investment.  The human brain has an ultradian rhythm which means it works hard for 90-120 minutes and then needs a break. It can’t work at full speed for 8 hours straight. Block time on your calendar to do your important work. This signals to colleagues that you’re not available. It’s OK to say no to a meeting or to ask for an agenda and decide if you should attend or what parts you should attend. Don’t let a 5 minute ‘quick question’ become a 30 minute conversation. If you’ve got other things to do, schedule a better time to discuss the topic or use a different mode of connection e.g. chat app or email. Put a sign on your door or on your chat availability that say you’re busy. Include what time you’ll be done so colleagues (or housemates) know when they can interrupt you again. Improve your habits. Use timers to set reminders, set routines for how you start and end your day. Share what matters to you with your team. Let them know of any time you’ve blocked for specific deep work. The more your team is aware of your goals and priorities, the more easily they can work in ways that allows you to focus. It also brings the team closer into alignment.  KEEP UP WITH TONYA Website: tonyadalton.com Facebook: tonyadalton.com/fb Book: joyofmissingout.com Instagram: @tonya.i.dalton   RESOURCES Book: How To Be An Inclusive Leader Episode 89: Growing into an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown Color of Change https://colorofchange.org/ Equal Justice Initiative https://eji.org/racial-justice/ mamie@mamieks.com

Being productive often sounds easier than it actually is. It’s hard to make progress on the important things when you’re busy balancing various priorities, checking things off the endless to-do list, and responding to team members’ urgent needs.  Today’s guest is Tonya Dalton. Tonya is a productivity expert, author, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins in the fall of 2019, which has been named a top ten business book of the year by Fortune Magazine. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox which has surpassed more than a million downloads. Her podcast regularly ranks in the top 50 of all business management podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Tonya and I talk about the difference between being busy and being productive and how to re-think the idea of work-life balance. We walk through the basics of the Live Well method, how to protect your time when it feels like it’s owned by your company or your team, and much more.  Read the related blog article: How To Live A Less Busy, But More Productive, Life   Join the Modern Manager community (www.themodernmanager.co/join) to get 20% off at inkWELL Press until September 1, 2020. Plus, get the chance to win a copy of Be Kind: A Year of Kindness, One Week at a Time from prior guest Jaclyn Lindsey. You must be a member by July 3, 2020 to be eligible.  If you work for a nonprofit or government agency, email me at mamie@mamieks.com for 20% off any membership level. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Being productive is about doing what’s most important and what moves you forward. It’s better to do fewer, right things, than be busy with many things that don’t move the needle. There is no such thing as work-life balance. Instead, it’s a constant dance of leaning and counterbalancing. There are times when we need to spend more time, energy and focus at work and then times when we do at home, or on ourselves. The goal is not equal attention to all areas, but a healthy ebb and flow. The Live Well method has four stages: (1) Discovery - what matters to you; (2) Clarify - how do you design your life around your priorities; (3) Simplify - streamline, automate and simplify as much as possible (4) Harmony - make it manageable and embrace happiness. It’s important to think of your life holistically. You

Tonya Dalton is joining me today for part one of a really amazing conversation! In today’s episode we’re talking all about building teamwork into your family. Tonya is the owner of Inkwell Press and she's also the author of the book, The Joy Of Missing Out. I’m so excited to have her join me on The Purpose Show! Let’s jump in!  Everything we mention in this episode can be found HERE: alliecasazza.com/shownotes/157

Kristen Ley recently asked me and our peer mastermind group to come together for a free webinar to support & encourage other small business owners.  It was such an amazing conversation that I asked Kristen if we could rerun the audio version here on our podcast, so today’s episode is just that. Today’s episode features feedback from me,  Kristen Ley of Thimblepress, Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press, Jenn Jett of The Well Summit and Myrna Daramy of Myrna & Co.   We discuss how we’re handling COVID-19 in our own businesses, recommendations for other small business owners, how to serve your customers, what to prioritize right now and we even share how we’re navigating working from home with children. ON TODAY’S EPISODE: How small businesses can navigate COVID-19 Why community is so important Why now is the perfect time to invest in yourself & your business What we’re prioritizing in our own businesses Tips for working at home with children What we’re optimistic about during this weird & crazy time. For full show notes and resources, visit bit.ly/PTPEP149 Small Wins Lead to Big Wins Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.​ ​​Slow sustainable growth is how strong businesses are built and we want to help you get there. ​Join the wait list for Proof to Product Labs, our new group coaching experience coming soon!   SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.  WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!  ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

This week, I was joined by my longtime friend, Founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co., and author of “The Joy of Missing Out”, Tonya Dalton.   Tonya started her career as a kindergarten teacher, then transitioned into owning a jewelry company, and finally started her second company inkWELL Press Productivity Co., which became a seven-figure business within 18 months of its launch.   As a mother and CEO, Tonya has had to learn how best to live her most purposeful life without becoming a victim of mom guilt. In her interview, she made an important observation about how limiting beliefs always include the words “always” or “never”. For example “a good mom always packs her kids’ lunch” or “a good mom never stays late at work.” It was up to her to change what her image of an ideal mom was, and to construct her own image for what worked best for her family. Owning a successful business does not mean sacrificing time with your family.   She first came up with what she calls her “north star”, a combination of her mission, vision, and core values. With that in mind she crafted her schedule for her business and family. As Tonya said in her interview, CEO does not mean chief everything officer! It’s important to delegate when needed. It’s not about saying no, but it’s about what you say yes to.   Tonya also spoke about the choice we have over our own lives. We chose how we spend the day, but as she points out, it’s important to zoom out and look at the hours in the week, rather than focus on the limited hours of the day. Productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about what’s important to you.   Because moms are the CEO of business’, and often, the house, Tonya wrote her book for women. Her book will help you identify your priorities and organize your life with resources and printables. It was named one of the top 10 business books of the year by Fortune magazine.   You can buy a copy of Tonya’s book “The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less” at https://joyofmissingout.com/. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook @tonya.i.dalton.   What is the secret to scaling with joy? It’s simple- making more profit with less stress. To find out how to make more profit and work less, visit https://tenprofitdrivers.com. Yes, it’s possible to grow your company without adding on complicated programs, products or divisions. These are the same simplified growth methods that I have used over and over with my own private consulting clients and national brands, in info products, retail e-commerce, and service.   Visit https://laurameyer.consulting/podcast for full show notes.

In today's episode, I'm talking with Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press about all things productivity. We think about productivity as a system, and it is. But Tonya keeps us focused on the most important aspect of creating impact: staying true to our vision and our why in a practical, efficient way. In fact, focusing our attention on our WHY takes tremendous discipline. “It’s not about what you do, it’s about why you do it and what problem are you solving.” -Tonya Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, writer, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. She released her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, with Harper Collins in October of 2019. Tonya’s teaches about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion, facilitates the podcast,  Productivity Paradox, which has surpassed more than a million downloads. Her podcast regularly ranks in the top 50 of all business management podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Apartment Therapy, Lauren Conrad, and HGTV among other places. In 2019, Tonya received the Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders. You can engage with Tonya & her work beginning on her website: https://www.tonyadalton.com/ You can also follow her company, inkWELL Press, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/inkwellpress/  & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkwellpress/ Are you receiving my weekly educational e-letter on conscious leadership and potential? SIGN UP HERE. And of course, if you've been with me over time, you know I've collaborated closely with Marisol Colette, creator of SolReflection. In this episode, we benefit from her wisdom as she and I interview Tonya. You can follow her work at https://solreflection.com/. www.laurajuarez.com FB & IG: Pure Potential With Laura Juarez

Our self-talk keeps us on the edge, always wondering if we're good enough, smart enough, or tough enough. Tonya Dalton would like us to know there's another way. In fact, Tonya has worked hard to rewrite her own stories, clean up her own self-talk, and embrace the joy of missing out. Tonya Dalton is the author of The Joy of Missing Out and the founder of Inkwell Press. She's also the host of the hit podcast, The Productivity Paradox. I wanted to talk with Tonya about how embracing the joy of missing out has transformed her own self-talk as an entrepreneur. We chat about the glorification of busy in today's culture, the litmus tests we subject ourselves to, how we can rewrite stories that aren't serving us, and how Tonya actively chooses what she wants to miss out on so she can embrace more of what she really wants out of life and business. The post EP 253: Discovering The Joy of Missing Out With Inkwell Press Founder Tonya Dalton appeared first on What Works.

Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert, speaker, the author of The Joy of Missing Out, and the CEO and Founder of Inkwell Press; a company that’s centered around productivity tools and training. She has been featured in Real Simple, Entrepreneur INC., Apartment Therapy, and several other places. In this episode, Tonya shares how she came up with the perspective and title for her book, why she refers to herself as a “recovering perfectionist” and how she accomplished that, the difference between actually wanting something and only wanting it because you think you’re supposed to, the importance of finding a balance between doing something well and letting perfection stop you from moving forward, her advice for making decisions with your ultimate mission for your business in mind, the negative impacts of overwhelm, why she wants you to throw away your to-do list, the main thing she wants people to understand after reading her book, and more!

Tonya Dalton is the CEO of inkWELL Press and a productivity expert. Prior to inkWELL, Tonya was running a successful company, but it didn’t light her up. Instead of sticking with safe, she decided to make a change and embrace the unknown.   Tonya talks through how she found where her passion, purpose and skill collided and how by investing in herself she has been able to build her ideal day. She also shares her 4 step process of how you can build your own ideal day, taking the time to uncover what is important to you regardless of what anyone else thinks, switching your to-do list for a priority list, what to expect from her new book “The Joy Of Missing Out” and more. 

Do you ever sit down at the end of a long day of work, after checking box after box off your to-do list and still think, wow, I have so many more things I should get done. This feeling of overwhelm is common for small business owners and mompreneurs alike and it’s the reason today’s guest, Tonya Dalton, was inspired to write her new book, The Joy of Missing Out.    You may remember Tonya from Episode 26 of Proof to Product, where she shared her start-up story of founding inkWELL Press and how she built systems and processes for both work and home. Since then, Tonya has been featured on Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Inc., Apartment Therapy, Lauren Conrad, and HGTV. In 2019, Tonya received the  Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and was named North Carolina's Female Entrepreneur to Watch by The Ladders. Tonya is truly a productivity expert and has made it her mission to help other women reduce and remove the overwhelm in their lives through her inkWELL Press products, liveWELL Method Course, Productivity Podcast, and book that comes out October 1st.    On today's episode, Tonya takes us behind the scenes of The Joy of Missing Out. She shares her motivations for writing the book, why she chose to weave stories in as lessons, and the power of saying yes and no. I also discuss a personal story of my own that Tonya shares in her book. If you’re looking for ways to reduce overwhelm in your life and carve out more time for the things that matter most, this one's for you!   ON TODAY’S EPISODE:  What inspired Tonya to write The Joy of Missing Out The importance of being raw and honest Where to start when you get feel caught spinning in circles  How to identify your priorities and true North Star Misconceptions about what’s urgent vs important Letting go of the idea of balance to embrace the idea of movement Advice for coping with feelings of guilt The value of free-time and white space to boosting productivity Ultradian rhythm is and why it’s important  How Tonya uses her white-space and free time The sandwich strategy and how to use it Tools, resources and bonuses being released with The Joy of Missing Out  KEY TAKE-AWAYS:   “We're overwhelmed by our tasks, overwhelmed by our own to-do list. And I wanted women to see that it is possible to live the life you want and to achieve greatness without spreading yourself so thin, without making yourself do everything.” - Tonya Dalton  “It's not always easy to say no, to live with intention, or to let go of the guilt that we feel making these choices. And I think was really important to just be raw and honest about that.”  - Tonya Dalton  “The best teachers are those that have been through difficult times and are open to sharing both how they got through it as well as the messy parts of dealing with it.” - Katie Hunt “None of us get through life with all successes, without any failures. It's the things that we stumble on, the things that we fail at, those are the things that make us resilient.” - Tonya Dalton “Instead of trying to go the 50 different steps, why not choose to do five? Why not do less and focus in on what's important.” - Tonya Dalton “If everything is perfectly equal and even, there's no movement. You have to have some imbalance in order to move forward.” - Tonya Dalton “I think that's the problem is when we are trying to do everything, we end up doing nothing.” - Tonya Dalton “The biggest mistake some people make is thinking periods of rest are a reward for great work, but periods of rest are actually a requirement for great work to happen. We need some white space in our lives, some breathing room where we can actually innovate and be creative.” - Tonya Dalton “Often the grace we give to others far exceeds the grace we give ourselves.” - Tonya Dalton “I am so guilty of putting out the fires and letting that pull focus, because it's right in front, whether it's my kids or my team or whatever it is. But using the priority list over the to-do list recently has shifted my mindset around that.” - Katie Hunt LINKS Website: https://inkwellpress.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/tonyaidalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonya_i_dalton Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonya_i_dalton Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400214335   SUBSCRIBE To subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to Proof to Product. On Android, you can listen using your favorite podcast app.  WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other product based business owners find Proof to Product as they are working to up level, scale, and build profitable and sustainable companies. FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   SHARE Be sure to share Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!    ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, Proof to Product has worked with thousands of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

I’m so excited to share another episode in my Movers & Shakers series, where I feature amazing people who are making a huge impact in not only their lives but the lives of others. This week I sit down with Tonya Dalton, productivity expert, writer, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company […]

In this episode, we explore the ever-elusive ideal of work/life balance, including strategies to help us move towards it. Ideas/Creators/Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk, authors of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others: https://traumastewardship.com/inside-the-book/ Tonya Dalton, creator of Productivity Paradox and founder of Inkwell Press: https://ppx.inkwellpress.com/blog/8-top-productivity-tips-wrong-instead/ Laura Vanderkam, author of Off The Clock and other productivity and time management books: https://lauravanderkam.com/

Hey Mamas! DOORS CLOSE June 30th!!!!! Want access to life changing coaching? Access to a community of mamas ready to up-level their life? You need to join More than Mommy Tribe!  iIt is a monthly membership and the easiest and most affordable way to get coached by me! Join Tribe here! I am sure you have heard me talk about my favorite planner of all time, the Inkwell Press Planner! I have never purchased a planner more than once, until I met the Inkwell Press Planner - and now I am on my 3rd year! I first heard Tonya Dalton on the She Did it Her Way Podcast a couple years ago. I remember I was still in my corporate job, I was miserable and I was so inspired to hear how this mom of two decided to start a business. I can remember thinking how it seemed impossible.  How would she even know how to start, how to do all the things to make it happen. That was my first mistake back then and continues to rear its head at times......getting stuck in the HOW. When we get stuck in the how, we don't actually move forward. We don't take action because the "HOW" seems so overwhelming. We end up taking no action and then that dream or idea floats off into the could have, would have, should have land of our lives. You will hear from Tonya how she didn't let the how stop her, she just took action after action to make it happen. You will also learn the importance of allowing yourself to pivot if you are not aligned to a previous choice. Tonya is also coming out with a book in the Fall - and you can pre-order it here! The Joy of Missing Out!  The Joy of Missing Out: Live More by Doing Less You can also learn more about my favorite planner here!: Inkwell Press Planner Be sure to follow @inkwellpress and @tonyadalton on Instagram! If you like this episode, let us know! What was your biggest takeaway? Put it on your instastories and tag Tonya and I!  See you inside TRIBE! Thanks mamas! 

Tonya Dalton is the Founder & CEO of Inkwell Press, a productivity company focused on helping women figure out what is important. She knows first-hand how overwhelming it can be to feel like you have a million things to do each day. As a modern mother, there are multiple demands on our time, and there is so much pressure to do "#allthethings and do them well" according to Tonya.    Tonya's definition of productivity is not getting more done, rather, its focusing our attention on whats more important. What is even more unique was that Tonya started her business as a mother of two because she wanted to create a financial pathway for her family. She started off as a teacher, and then became a stay-at-home mother. After starting what she thought was going to be a small side-business, she grew Inkwell Press rapidly and within a year, her husband was able to quit his big marketing job to join her.    Dive into the podcast to learn more about how Tonya mapped out a path to financial freedom for her family. Through her podcast, planners, and community all focused on helping women become more productive.   Tonya can be found at www.tonyadalton.com and her company at www.inkwellpress.com

On this podcast episode, I spent time speaking with Tonya Dalton. Tonya Dalton started her first business in 2009 working out of her home juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In 2014, she closed up shop to follow her true passion, inkWELL Press ®—a company centered around productivity tools, training and education. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox, and her online productivity course, The liveWELL Method™. This episode is brought to you by my https://pages.convertkit.com/720b13e331/d1a94bed28 (next big project). This is not just going to be another book I’m writing. This is my BIG book. It's the one that I’ve been meaning to write for years. It's the one that's going to really dig into my productivity methodology and philosophy. It's the one that's going to help people like you adopt a simple, flexible, and durable approach for your time and your tasks that will allow you to get more of the right things done. Go to http://bitly.com/nextbigproject (http://bitly.com/nextbigproject) and find out more! Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who believes that too many people feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day. She owns inkWELL Press, a business focused on helping others use productivity to pursue big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful. Her messages about productivity, goals, and purpose have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox. Specifics that we covered on the show include: On how Tonya got into productivity (1:50) The idea of the “north star” (2:50) On how to help people who get sidetracked from their productivity goals (7:02) On productivity frameworks or systems (11:15) On women being productivity experts (15:30) On productivity apps (18:50) On people trying to do things all at once (23:58) Things that Tonya still struggles with when it comes to productivity (26:55) On productivity being a lifestyle, a journey, and an ongoing thing (40:40) Quote “I've talked to people about following their north star and for me your north star is made out of three things. It is really what you are doing so your mission statement, what you are dreaming so your vision statement or where you want to go and the defining things so the core value and things that are going to get you there.” ~ Tonya Dalton Relevant Links: https://inkwellpress.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/inkwellpress (Facebook) https://twitter.com/inkwellpress (Twitter) https://www.pinterest.ph/inkwellpress/ (Pinterest) https://www.instagram.com/inkwellpress/ (Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/user/theinkwellpress (YouTube) This episode serves to remind you how overwhelming it can be to feel like you have a million things to do each day but if you have a mission, a dream and a core value plus factoring in productivity will really help your life. I appreciate the time you spend listening to the show. If you enjoyed this, make sure to never miss an episode byhttps://productivityist.transistor.fm/subscribe ( subscribing). Also, take a moment to give the podcast a rating and review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening and for your support. See you later.

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get an amazing idea for a product, course or something else you want to create and launch to the world. You start brainstorming all the amazing things … it literally comes pouring out of you. Maybe right along with this brainstorm, you start talking to friends about it...because you are literally THAT excited. Have you ever been so excited about your idea and then found out that it had already been done? Or maybe you knew that it was already done many times over, so you've spent years telling yourself, “Don't you dare create that!” or “Don't waste your time!” Heck, I've had that same idea with my signature program Fearless Launching? How many people are teaching about launching, launch strategy, or some type of launching or even something related to launching? Let's just say A LOT. If you have experience this or are experiencing it right now, today's episode is for you. You might just get you some simple tools to getting through those thoughts and creating something EVEN WHEN it's being done by many other people. For full show notes, head on over to https://annesamoilov.com/220.

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You get an amazing idea for a product, course or something else you want to create and launch to the world. You start brainstorming all the amazing things … it literally comes pouring out of you. Maybe right along with this brainstorm, you start talking to friends about it...because you are literally THAT excited. Have you ever been so excited about your idea and then found out that it had already been done? Or maybe you knew that it was already done many times over, so you've spent years telling yourself, “Don't you dare create that!” or “Don't waste your time!” Heck, I've had that same idea with my signature program Fearless Launching? How many people are teaching about launching, launch strategy, or some type of launching or even something related to launching? Let's just say A LOT. If you have experience this or are experiencing it right now, today's episode is for you. You might just get you some simple tools to getting through those thoughts and creating something EVEN WHEN it's being done by many other people. For full show notes, head on over to https://annesamoilov.com/220.

Goal setting, planning, and creating habits is not just a once a year activity. While we tend to focus on it at the start of a new year, it’s important to continue the process throughout the year. In this episode, I’m sharing some practical tools and tips that you can use to get all your dreams, ideas, and plans off the page and into your life, as well as tools to keep up with the habits you are developing. Remember that these are tools that have worked for me, but what’s important is what will work for you.  Don’t feel like you have to use all the tools I share here. You might decide to do something totally different so this episode may simply be a starting point to help you. My five favorite goal-setting and planning tools: 1. POWERSHEETS This is an intentional goal planner which helps you to do a lot of the things we’ve been talking about on our podcast: reflecting on the past, dreaming about the future, and then creating your goals. 2. TRELLO: Trello is a free online project management tool, and you can also use it as an app on your phone. There are other similar tools out there, such as Asana and Basecamp. I’ve tried and used some of these, but Trello has been the one I’ve fallen in love with. Get my free Trello Training by clicking here. 3. PEN & PAPER Okay, this might seem silly, but yes, pen and paper are still one of my favorite tools for goals, planning. I use pen and paper to brain dump, get my ideas out, do some mind mapping, and draw, connect, map out a plan on paper and then translate into Trello. 4. PHYSICAL PLANNERS In the past, I’ve used a gorgeous planner from InkWell Press. This year, I’m using the 2019 Essential Daily Planner from Amazon because it has the daily, monthly and weekly views. so that I still have space for what I’m doing each day. Another paper option is bullet journaling. Some people use a basic blank notebook and create their own planners or calendars. This is called bullet journaling, and it can work really well for some people! 5. GOOGLE CALENDAR When it comes to knowing what appointments I have and how my time is planned for the week, I am a die hard fan of Google Calendar.   My favorite tools for implementing habits: Tending List from PowerSheets Habit Tracker - make your own in bullet journal or use a calendar and simply mark off each day that you do the habit Built-in habit trackers- YouVersion Bible app will help you keep track of when you reach your bible - you can see how many days in a row you’ve done Fitness apps - many will help you track your exercise Fitbit - lets me know when I’ve hit my steps, and I can see how many days I’ve done so Habit Tracker from James Clear - if you buy Atomic Habits, you can get access to a free PDF habit tracker. P.S. He also has a journal for habit tracking!   For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode33. Connect with Esther and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast: Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page  Episode Sponsor: Confident Leader Club Today’s show is brought to you by the Confident Leader Club. If you’re a Christian woman leading in ministry or business, and you have a desire for deeper community with other leaders, accountability towards reaching your goals, access to ALL the downloads I’ve created, monthly bonus content including workshops and trainings on specific topics, and much more, I want to invite you to check it out. Visit confidentleaderclub.com to learn more. This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode33.

Tonya Dalton, productivity expert and founder of inkWELL Press, discusses how to be a better delegator and the unappreciated benefits of procrastination.   You’ll hear: How to delegate effectively Why you need to check in regularly when you delegate Why procrastination is not always a bad thing   Website: http://www.inkwellpress.com Twitter: @inkwellpress Facebook: @inkwellpress Instagram: @inkwellpress Podcast: Productivity Paradox Podcast Core Values Worksheet: Available here   Sign up for the Advice to My Younger Me monthly newsletter: www.tomyyounger.me   Sara can be reached on Twitter  Facebook and LinkedIn.   Leave a review:  https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1101880566?mt=2&ls=1

    Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your list of things to do for the day? If I told you that you could get rid of that feeling… and still get MORE done, would you do it? Today's guest, Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert and speaker who believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with everything they have to do each day. Her massively successful company, inkWELL Press ® is a company centered around productivity tools, training and education. Tonya's messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox, and her online productivity course, The liveWELL Method™. In this episode, Tonya and I dive in to honoring our productivity, spending less time on what drains our energy, and more time what matters most. In This Episode: Today's guest, Tonya Dalton [ 4:50 ] Put something forth into the world to benefit others + fulfill ourselves [ 6:40 ] Tonya's 3 main passions [ 8:45 ] Dig in + work to grow and move forward [ 12:00 ] Overwhelmed means not knowing where to start [ 15:30 ] I never want to use the word busy again  [ 20:15 ] Tips for relaxation [ 24:25 ] Focus time + avoiding the digital drain [ 31:00 ] Give intentional time to the people we want to receive it [ 37:50 ] Shut off your business for the day to focus on relationships [ 40:00 ] inkWELL Press products [ 42:00 ] Gifting planners to teachers [ 48:30 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “I had to gift myself space + time to dive into what is my purpose, mission, vision, and core values.” “I started my first business back in 2009 with fifty dollars.” “Productivity is not about doing more. Productivity is about doing what matters most.” “We want to save room for things that we really want!” “Women tend to be givers; always thinking about what we can give to our spouses, kids, strangers on the street. We forget to give to ourselves.” “If you could do anything for twenty minutes, what would you do?” Links Mentioned: Purchase your ticket to the 2019 Ignite Your Soul Summit! Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts Learn more about Tonya + inkWELL Press at: www.inkwellpress.com and be sure to follow her on Instagram: @inkwellpress + @tonyadalton_ Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes Listen on Spotify

The small business landscape is constantly evolving. At What Works, we've noticed 5 key trends start to take on a life of their own--and we predict they'll play a huge part in shaping 2019 for small business owners. Up next: Investing in physical products. The post EP 173: Investing In Physical Products With Inkwell Press Founder Tonya Dalton appeared first on What Works.

Intentionality.  That is the theme of today’s conversation with the amazing Tonya Dalton, founder of Inkwell Press, a company that provides products and services for women who want to be more productive and purposeful with the things they value in life.  She offers customized planners, journals, notepads and educational courses that can help you spend your time in the most important places in your life!   After years of growing a “successful” business, she realized she wasn’t really fulfilled by it the way she really wanted to be.  So, she did something that takes a lot of courage - she spent the time to get really clear about who she is, what she really wanted to do, how she wanted to make an impact in the world and created a business that reflected all that.  She completely stopped her business - a company that was paying the bills for her household - and turned all her attention onto growing her new company, Inkwell Press.     The intentionality - and therefore the actions she took to launch that business - paid off.  She launched her planners to the world in 2014 and within 18 months had grown it to a 7 figure business that was run by just 3 employees - herself,  her husband and one other employee.   And she hasn’t looked back since!     During this conversations, Tonya delves into…   How to get intentional with your business, your products and your marketing...and how that can create massive results! How she stays connected to what she calls her “north star” and why that bleeds into everything she does. The difference between a loyal customer and a returning customer (and her secret sauce for creating more loyal customers)! The practical breakdown of how she organizes her days, weeks, months and years so she can constantly be purposeful in how she’s showing up to her business and life!   Tonya is the embodiment of everything I believe in business...that when you approach your business from the inside out, starting with YOUR VALUES, then results can happen FAST!     You can find out more about Tonya and her amazing productivity planners and courses here → https://inkwellpress.com/   And check out her podcast too! Productivity Paradox → https://ppx.inkwellpress.com/ ***   I have a big secret for you: you do NOT have to struggle for years to create a profitable and purposeful business that you actually enjoy showing up for every day! It takes 3 things to create relatively fast results: Clarity, Focus and INTENTIONAL Actions.  These are the 3 things I continue to provide support and accountability for for my private coaching clients and it’s work that lights me up! (and gives them accountability, guidance, strategy and massive mindset shifts!).   If you are ready to give up the struggle and have your BEST YEAR YET in the year ahead, then apply today for my 1 Year Coaching Program!   From March 2019 through March 2020, I’m working deeply with just a handful of driven, passionate and determined women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their greatness and finally see the results they know they deserve!   As of now, just 6 more spots remain!     Find out more about my 1 Year Private Coaching Program and apply today at http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear   PS: Yes, I’m on maternity leave as you’re listening to this and yes, I’m responding to applications as they come in!  They are so much fun to read!   I know you have a big why and I know you have the fuel inside of you to make the shift from “just getting by” to truly having the business of your dreams.  And that’s what I’m here to support in my 1 Year Private Coaching Program.   I can’t wait to hear from you! http://bizwomenrock.com/mybigyear ***

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/266 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary Is your to-do list broken? Are you looking for better ways to manage all the noise that accumulates every day? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with Tonya Dalton, founder of inkWELL Press, about how to approach your days differently and fix your broken to-do list. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Tonya Dalton [Owner of Inkwell Press] inkWELL Press [Tonya’s company] Tonya Dalton Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert and speaker who believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all they have to do each day. In 2009, Tonya started her first business working out of her home juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In 2014, she closed up shop to follow her true passion, inkWELL Press, a company centered around productivity tools, training and education. Tonya’s messages about business management, productivity, and the pursuit of passion have impacted thousands and inspired her to launch her podcast, Productivity Paradox, and her online productivity course, The liveWELL Method™.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Inkwell Press CEO Tonya Dalton shares how learning the systems that would help her maximize her productivity not only changed her business but changed her life. Listen as she shares how you can be your most productive, too, and how to know when it's time to make a painful pivot, and allow yourself to grieve throughout that process. On this episode we discuss:  Tonya's 4-part productivity systemHow to use your north start to evaluate productivity.what all entrepreneurs need to know about productivity.3 important categories for your to-do list.Sometimes what you're meant to do looks different than what you think.As your evolving you're growing but there may be some growing pains and grieving throughout the process.

Everybody's favorite 4-letter word today is "busy." But ask yourself: What's really important? Are you making time for it? Tonya Dalton's company InkWELL Press empowers you through productivity to live your best life. Tonya will be our guide in learning how to do more with less at work and at home. And, most importantly: Forget "busy" + get ready for space to do what you truly love. SHOW NOTES: Get the first chapters of John's #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE for free here. Listen to Tonya interviewed John on her Productivity Paradox Podcast here. Productivity is not "doing more" it's "doing what's important." We're so busy we feel like discovery is a luxury. But discovering what our passions are + what brings us joy is important. Our lives should be at the center; systems should work around them. Discover what is important + create a productivity system that works for you. Check out InkWELL Press courses, trainings and podcasts to help facilitate the best life you could possibly have, here. We think in order to grow we have to add, but often if we cut, it allows us space to create what is truly amazing and important. We often confuse urgent with important. What's important? Things tied to vision, mission, goals; things essential to you. We cram our days so full! We don't realize we're choosing that life for ourselves. You choose how to fill your day. Stop and ask: Is this what I want to do? How I want to spend my time? Relationships are built on conversations. Make time for them. It feels unschedule-able, but in our heart it's most important. Life ebbs and flows. There will be times when happiness is a really hard choice to make. Remember, lightness always comes after the dark. Take a good look at your life + where you spend your time. Identify where you spend time mindlessly (likely in between activities). Recoup that time to end your day happier. If you enjoyed our discussion about "productivity" check out ep. #5 with Rory Vaden to explore "discipline." TONYA DALTON'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Jane Eyre. I read it every year. It brings me back to my English studies roots and love of writing. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I see it in my daughter! That feeling of self confidence. You just don't care what anyone else thinks. I hope to foster that into her even in adulthood. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? I love this! It boils down to priorities and that is what I talk about all the time. I have some pictures from my wedding and when my kids were born. Those are really important to me. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? The conversations my husband and I have keep getting better and better (we've been together for 20 years). If I could spend the whole day with one person, I would pick him. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? Be yourself. Be true to who you are and never lose sight of it. Hold fast to what is important to you, morals, values, ethics. I couldn't do a project that I wasn't 100% proud of. I love going to bed at night feeling proud of what I do. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? It gets better. You think in your 20s that life is great, and it just keeps getting better and better! Because the longer you are with yourself, the better you get to know yourself and the more time you take to really delve into who you are, the more in love you can fall. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? She taught people to live with priority all while keeping her own at the center. *** If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe, rate & review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. See you here next Thursday! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email. Get a John's #1 National Best-selling book ON FIRE here (use code podcast at checkout for 15% off).

inkWELL Press Founder & CEO Tonya Dalton gives her take on being more productive daily by figuring out and focusing on your passions instead of on other people’s fires.   You'll Learn: Where overwhelm truly comes from How to craft the three components of your personal North Star Approaches for doing a brain dump that boosts productivity   About Tonya: Tonya Dalton is a highly sought-after productivity expert and successful entrepreneur. Tonya started her current business, inkWELL Press, in 2014 and quickly built it into a seven-figure company providing organizational tools & education to thousands of people around the globe. Her goal is to help you use the power of productivity to achieve your dreams and find fulfillment in all aspects of your life. She’s also the host of   Productivity Paradox.   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep364

There are a LOT of things that get in the way of our productivity.  Because LIFE HAPPENS!! And life includes a whole lot of good that deserves our attention.  It's not all bad!   However, it's time to end the frustration of our to-do lists and get in some real, practical ways to transform how we choose to devote our time.    Tonya Dalton of inkWELL Press is a productivity expert who is allllll about boosting your productivity in ways that are lasting (and DOABLE!).  She's a believer in "a time and a season," prioritizing what REALLY matters (not what your mom thinks should matter), and working on small ways to make big shifts in your life.   End the "to-do" struggle!  Tonya will point the way.   Show Notes: inkWELL's website, Instagram, and Tonya's Productivity Paradox Podcast Last week's interviews with Ashton Barrett and Melissa Lewis Monica's Facebook and Instagram Contact Monica for podcast consulting and Progress Coaching More Podcasts from About Progress Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" and "Warm Lights" by Nicolai Heidlas

Some of you may see this episode title and think, "YES! I need this!" Others may think, "Not for me--I don't have any intention of starting a business." But believe it or not, this episode is for ALL mamas. Because I think all of us want to involve our children in the passions that are important to us. Today's guest is Tonya Dalton of inkWELL Press. She is a powerhouse business woman and a loving wife and mother of two. She built several businesses from her home while her kids were young, and she has so many practical tips on how to do just that. Within her takeaways, she also talks about empowering our kids to contribute to the home, modeling for them how to have boundaries and work as a team, and teaching them how to plan ahead and use their time wisely. I really think this episode has golden nuggets for EVERY mama, no matter what you do for work--take a listen and let me know if you agree! Show Notes Tonya's Website: inkwellpress.com Weekly Kickstart: https://inkwellpress.com/collections/organizational-notepads-for-weekly-daily-planning/products/weekly-planning-notepad Daily Download: https://inkwellpress.com/collections/organizational-notepads-for-weekly-daily-planning/products/daily-download-notepad Tonya's Podcast, 'Productivity Paradox': https://ppx.inkwellpress.com/ Past '3 in 30' episodes that further this topic: "How to Get Your Kids to Do a Daily Quiet Time" podcast: https://3in30podcast.com/quiet_time/ "How to Find Time for Personal Development as a Mom: The 3 Ps": https://3in30podcast.com/3Ps/

Laura and Sarah interview Tonya Dalton, Founder and CEO of Inkwell Press.

Affiliate disclaimer: Heads up! There are affiliate links in this blog post. What that means is if you click on a link and then make a purchase, I make a small percentage of money because I referred you. This comes at no additional cost to you. I only share products and resources that I trust and that I know will help you in your business. Grateful for your support!   Hey Day in the Life listeners! We're taking the month of June 2018 off from releasing new episodes but we wanted to share a few fan favorite episodes in case you missed them the first time around. Enjoy!   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Tonya and I started working together earlier in 2017 and we immediately hit it off. I love the inkWELL Press mission and core values and I just ordered my first liveWELL planner that I’m so excited to implement for 2018.I admire Tonya not only as a business owner but as a person and parent as well and I know you guys will get a lot of value from her episode.Can’t wait to hear what you think and don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes!   In today’s episode, you'll find out:   Why Tonya doesn't check email first thing in the morning or in bed at night. The time of day Tonya is most productive. Why spending time with her kids in the morning is important to her. How to give yourself more whitespace in your life. How she structures her to do list and make it achievable. Her thoughts on work life balance and why it doesn't exist. The struggles she has being a parent and being a business owner. What she's felt guilty about while being a parent. How she co-works with her children. Her tips on using a planner to avoid feeling overwhelmed. How to consolidate multiple digital calendars for work, school, and personal. Full show notes at: http://brittneyllynn.com/001   Links mentioned:   Website inkWELL Press planners Productivity Paradox podcast Episode 18, Cushioning Your Time: Build Buffers Into Your Life Productivity Course Facebook Twitter Instagram   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter

Do you ever wish you were better at planning? I know I struggle to prioritize my time and stay organized, sometimes despite my best efforts. Tonya Dalton is our guest this week, and she has a business centered around productivity tools and training. Listen to our chat, and check out her website. Happy planning!

Today we’re talking all about how to strategically structure your day for success and I’m sharing my top five tips for a more efficient and productive workday. I love talking about pricing, and it goes hand-in-hand with efficiency and productivity - the more efficient and productive you are, the more money you can make! Highlights: My top five tips for a more efficient and productive day How to become more streamlined and do the same amount of work in less time while making more money Three questions to ask yourself before starting your task list How to work on a block schedule Best tools for managing your time and productivity Why you should never start the day with answering emails Links Mentioned in this Episode: My favorite way to see what's coming up for my week - the Weekly Kickstart Notepad from Inkwell Press. Asana - the project management software that I use to keep myself organized. Inbox Zero Inbox Pause - stop new emails coming into your inbox until you're ready for them.

Episode Summary: We all know that time management is one of the most challenging aspects of being a working parent. Our guest today, Tonya Dalton of InkWELL Press, is a productivity expert, and she’s going to share with us a few gems about what REALLY works to save time as a busy parent. We can all get sidetracked so easily with the latest productivity app or time saving hack or even the coolest paper planner, and she cuts through the nonsense to give you exactly what you need to maximize your efficiency. Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. Show Notes:  http://workingparentresource.com/48 Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode: Tonya Dalton Website Tonya Dalton Facebook Tonya Dalton Twitter Tonya Dalton Instagram Productivity Paradox Podcast Deliberate Life Challenge Working Parent Resource Website About the Working Parent Resource: Welcome to the Working Parent Resource Podcast. This podcast is all about helping burned out working parents escape survival mode by becoming more intentional at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Together we explore fundamental principles of psychology, the latest research on subjects such as happiness, productivity, mindfulness and relationships, and we hear personal stories that are all designed to help you become the best version of yourself in a noisy and demanding world. Let's break down the overwhelm together so you can create a more deliberate and fulfilling lifestyle on YOUR terms. Sarah Argenal is the Founder and CEO of the Working Parent Resource and Host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast. She has her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, college-level instruction, program development, and project management. Sarah lives with her husband and two little boys in San Diego, California. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com. Would you like to chat? I love connecting with my audience, so I set aside some time every week to chat with the people who are listening. If you’re a working parent who’s struggling to create a more deliberate lifestyle, if you’re burned out from trying to juggle too many things, I would love to chat with you. Just click this link to get on my calendar. I’d love to chat! Sponsor: This show was sponsored by the Deliberate Life Challenge, a series of free monthly experiences to help burned out working parents reduce stress, maximize their time and become more intentional in every area of their lives in 2018.  This is an ongoing challenge, so you can join in anytime. Click here for details and to sign up: http://deliberatelifechallenge.com. Reminders: Don’t forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published.  Please leave an honest rating and review as well.  Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.   The post “WPR048: Why To Do Lists Don’t Work and Building Effective Habits with Tonya Dalton” appeared first on WorkingParentResource.com.

Happy Holidays friends!  You may want to relisten to this episode with Tonya Dalton of Inkwell Press twice!  Seriously.  Tonya is the queen of productivity and goal setting --  fitting topics as we enter the new year!  Tonya is an incredible businesswoman and a natural teacher, I’m thrilled to reshare this episode with you.  Enjoy the show! -------------- Tonya Dalton is the owner of Inkwell Press and host of Productivity Paradox. Tonya is a productivity expert who believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day. She helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful.   On today’s episode we’re talking about systems, automations and prioritizing at both home and in your business. She’s an amazing business woman who tells us her story of building her business from her kitchen table and gives more details on the new course that she is offering through inkWELL Press.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Tonya’s background prior to starting inkWELL Press The motivation and inspiration behind inkWELL Press The systems Tonya put into place to take her kitchen table hobby into a huge business How her background as a teacher helped her set up systems & run her business efficiently What overwhelm is & how to overcome it Common pain points Tanya sees in entrepreneurs when it comes to productivity in systems and automations The need to come up with an action plan to meet your goals Creating priority lists instead of to-do lists How Tanya breaks down her priorities for the week Preventing “urgent fires” from popping up by prioritizing Systems she has built into the inkWELL Press team What success looks like to Tanya What’s next for inkWell Press KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “That is really what started inkWELL Press, was figuring out what were the things I was passionate about? How was I going to make these things work so I could do something that fulfilled me?” -  Tonya Dalton   “One of the mistakes a lot of people make is they think, "I need to create all the systems all at once and try to implement them" and then because that becomes so overwhelming, it just falls apart.”  -  Tonya Dalton   “Overwhelm is not having too much to do. It's not knowing where to start.” -  Tonya Dalton   “People get really caught up in more is more, and so often less is more.” -  Tonya Dalton   “Productivity is velocity, and that means you're moving in one direction, instead of trying to move in all the directions.” -  Tonya Dalton   “It's really important that you are always making an action plan and stopping to assess.” -  Tonya Dalton   “We need to be focused on the things that are going to have the biggest impact, and make the most strides in your business.” - Katie Hunt   “To me, success looks like harmony.” -  Tonya Dalton   “My definition of productivity is not getting more things done in less time. It really is getting the important things done.” -  Tonya Dalton   LINKS: The liveWELL method course: http://inkwellpress.com/course Podcast: http://inkwellpress.com/podcast   CONNECT: Website: http://inkwellpress.com    Instagram:  http://instagram.com/inkwellpress Facebook: http://facebook.com/inkwellpress Twitter: http://twitter.com/inkwellpress JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Do you enjoy listening to our Podcast and learning from our guests as they discuss how they grew their businesses? Interested in learning more actionable steps that you can implement into your business? Check out our Business Camp E-Course. ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

This week on the show, I'm totally nerding out on all things productivity with Tonya Dalton, Founder of Inkwell Press! (The CLARITY portion begins around 32 mins!)Especially with the recent launch of my new free 15 minute planner method, it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of conversations around productivity -- in particular, with a heavy dose of intention. After all, checklists and to do lists are just tools. It's what we do with these tools, and why we're doing it in the first place, that makes it all come together. By all measures of "success", Tonya had "made it" with her first business. And yet, she found herself miserable. Can you even imagine that? How do you figure out what to do next when all you know is that something is missing?In this episode, you'll hear: The story of Tonya's first business, which she built from her dining room table with zero business experience What happened when Tonya realized it was time for something new... but she had no idea why, or what to work on next Why imbalance is actually a critical piece of finding success (and why we need to stop looking for "balance" all the time) What it actually means when you feel overwhelmed (and how to fix it) A real, tactical process for sitting down and discovering what you truly want to do next

Seems like an easy topic to discuss right? Be careful what you wish for! Each Planner Girl Chatter host has a completely different take on how to get started planning. Make sure you head over to our facebook page and tell us what planner you are most like. Also, we have an exciting announcement for 2018! Show Highlights: Podcast Comments How our personality types influence how we plan. The 6 part planning series Planning by the seat of your pants Monthly trackers Budgeting Systems Tracking details All you need to plan Mistakes we’ve made in planning. How the community can help you. Staged Photos vs Actual Planners in use Our favorite shops An exciting new years announcement Mentions: 
Personality Test - https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types Inkwell Press - http://go.inkwellpress.com/setupvideo1 LIsa Turkhurst - https://thebestyes.com/ Kit Life Planners - https://kitlife.net/ Jamie’s Current Favorite Shops: The Planner Society - https://www.scarletlime.com/plannersociety15.html Fox and Pip - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheFoxandPip VillaBeautiful - https://shop.villabeautifful.com/ Sticker Insanity - https://www.etsy.com/shop/stickerinsanity Jax and Pepper - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JaxandPepper Pretty on Paper Co - https://prettyonpaperco.com/ Twinkle The Unicorn - https://www.etsy.com/people/TwinkleTheUnicorn Once More With Love - https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceMoreWithLove Peachy Chic Co - https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeachyChicCo Gabriela Elena Designs - https://gabrielaelenadesigns.com/ Colleen’s Current Favorite Shops: Frank Hearts You - https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrankHeartsYou Moore Avenue - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooreAvenue Fox and Cactus - https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxAndCactus Peanut Butter Taco - https://www.etsy.com/shop/PeanutButterTaco Melo Paper Studio - https://www.etsy.com/shop/melopaperstudio Lexie Kylee Designs - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LexieKyleeDesigns Shameless Stickers - https://www.etsy.com/market/shameless_stickers Lily's Little Cupboard - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LilysLittleCupboard Little Red Print Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleRedPrintsShop Stephanie’s Current Favorite Shops: Krissyanne Designs - https://www.krissyanne.com/ Design Pandemonium - https://www.designpandemonium.com/ Joyful Planner - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyfulPlanner Join the Planner Girl Chatter Facebook Group opening January 8th (Elvis’s Birthday) -https://www.facebook.com/groups/plannergirlchatter/

Do you feel overwhelmed by everything you need to do each day? Are you always on the hunt for productivity tools, and maybe training, so at the end of each day you feel happy, satisfied, successful? I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, founder of inkWELL Press. She has both courses and an incredible planner that is going to help you conquer overwhelm, achieve harmony, and create a life you love. This is Motivating Mom. Show Links Empowered Mama Book Bonuses www.empoweredmamabook.com inkWELL Press Website inkWELL Press Facebook inkWELL Press Instagram inkWELL Press Twitter Productivity Paradox Podcast Lynda.com Favorite Quote: “Forever – is composed of Nows”BY EMILY DICKINSON

If you’ve ever thought to yourself: “I have so much to do and not enough time to do it,” then I think you’re really going to love this episode of the Office Talk podcast! Tonya Dalton, the owner of Inkwell Press and I are geeking out over how we can better structure our days, our to-do lists, and our lives so that we reduce the overwhelm and up the joy in our lives. And spoiler alert - it doesn’t involve a to-do list! To learn more and get the show notes, visit: www.annettestepanian.com/officetalk

If you find yourself on the constant quest to get more done in less time, this episode is for you! This week, I'm talking with Tonya Dalton, founder of Inkwell Press and the voice of the Productivity Paradox podcast about some of the biggest productivity myths out there and what you can focus on instead. We also cover the basics of how to get yourself out of overwhelm, how to gracefully let go of things, and what you can do instead of striving for work/life balance (cuuuuuz we all know that the never-ending quest for balance isn't doing us any good!). This episode is so good and I know it's full of nuggets you can implement IMMEDIATELY! Show Notes: Get your How to Say No workbook! Connect with Tonya: Inkwell Press Online | Insta The Productivity Paradox podcast

If you find yourself on the constant quest to get more done in less time, this episode is for you! This week, I'm talking with Tonya Dalton, founder of Inkwell Press and the voice of the Productivity Paradox podcast about some of the biggest productivity myths out there and what you can focus on instead. We also cover the basics of how to get yourself out of overwhelm, how to gracefully let go of things, and what you can do instead of striving for work/life balance (cuuuuuz we all know that the never-ending quest for balance isn't doing us any good!). This episode is so good and I know it's full of nuggets you can implement IMMEDIATELY! Show Notes: Get your How to Say No workbook! Connect with Tonya: Inkwell Press Online | Insta The Productivity Paradox podcast

Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family.   The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months.   Website: http://inkwellpress.com Podcast: http://productivityparadox.com/      SHOW SPONSORS:   Sudio headphones:  INCONTROL15 which will give 15% off any purchase.  https://goo.gl/cdyifw www.sudiosweden.com   Audibles: www.audibletrial.com/heatherchauvin          www.au

Tonya Dalton is the owner of Inkwell Press and host of Productivity Paradox. Tonya is a productivity expert who believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day. She helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful.   On today’s episode we’re talking about systems, automations and prioritizing at both home and in your business. She’s an amazing business woman who tells us her story of building her business from her kitchen table and gives more details on the new course that she is offering through inkWELL Press. ON TODAY’S EPISODE: Tonya’s background prior to starting inkWELL Press The motivation and inspiration behind inkWELL Press The systems Tonya put into place to take her kitchen table hobby into a huge business How her background as a teacher helped her set up systems & run her business efficiently What overwhelm is & how to overcome it Common pain points Tanya sees in entrepreneurs when it comes to productivity in systems and automations The need to come up with an action plan to meet your goals Creating priority lists instead of to-do lists How Tanya breaks down her priorities for the week Preventing “urgent fires” from popping up by prioritizing Systems she has built into the inkWELL Press team What success looks like to Tanya What’s next for inkWell Press KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “That is really what started inkWELL Press, was figuring out what were the things I was passionate about? How was I going to make these things work so I could do something that fulfilled me?” -  Tonya Dalton   “One of the mistakes a lot of people make is they think, "I need to create all the systems all at once and try to implement them" and then because that becomes so overwhelming, it just falls apart.”  -  Tonya Dalton   “Overwhelm is not having too much to do. It's not knowing where to start.” -  Tonya Dalton   “People get really caught up in more is more, and so often less is more.” -  Tonya Dalton   “Productivity is velocity, and that means you're moving in one direction, instead of trying to move in all the directions.” -  Tonya Dalton   “It's really important that you are always making an action plan and stopping to assess.” -  Tonya Dalton   “We need to be focused on the things that are going to have the biggest impact, and make the most strides in your business.” - Katie Hunt   “To me, success looks like harmony.” -  Tonya Dalton   “My definition of productivity is not getting more things done in less time. It really is getting the important things done.” -  Tonya Dalton   LINKS: The liveWELL method course: http://inkwellpress.com/course Podcast: http://inkwellpress.com/podcast   CONNECT: Website: http://inkwellpress.com    Instagram:  http://instagram.com/inkwellpress Facebook: http://facebook.com/inkwellpress Twitter: http://twitter.com/inkwellpress JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY:   Do you enjoy listening to our Podcast and learning from our guests as they discuss how they grew their businesses? Interested in learning more actionable steps that you can implement into your business? Check out our Business Camp E-Course. ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode!

Tonya Dalton is an entrepreneur at heart, and today she runs her company Inkwell Press, a planner and productivity business. She is also a mom, wife, and productivity expert! So we cover it all in today's episode. How she started her first business with littles at home, productivity hacks for her homelife, and how motherhood has changed who she is at her core. And she has a podcast that you're going to want to check out! Enjoy! Show Notes: Website: http://inkwellpress.com Podcast: http://productivityparadox.com/ Social media links: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com

Tonya and I started working together earlier in 2017 and we immediately hit it off. I love the inkWELL Press mission and core values and I just ordered my first liveWELL planner that I’m so excited to implement for 2018.I admire Tonya not only as a business owner but as a person and parent as well and I know you guys will get a lot of value from her episode.Can’t wait to hear what you think and don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes! In today’s episode, you'll find out: Why Tonya doesn't check email first thing in the morning or in bed at night. The time of day Tonya is most productive. Why spending time with her kids in the morning is important to her. How to give yourself more whitespace in your life. How she structures her to do list and make it achievable. Her thoughts on work-life balance and why it doesn't exist. The struggles she has being a parent and being a business owner. What she's felt guilty about while being a parent. How she co-works with her children. Her tips on using a planner to avoid feeling overwhelmed. How to consolidate multiple digital calendars for work, school, and personal. Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/001 Links mentioned: inkWELL Press Website Productivity Paradox podcast Episode 18, Cushioning Your Time: Build Buffers Into Your Life Tonya's Productivity Course Facebook Twitter Instagram Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Leave an honest review on iTunes. The ratings and reviews help for two reasons: 1) Most importantly, I get to know you, the listener, and what content you enjoy the most. 2) The more reviews the podcast has, the better chance it has at getting in front of new listeners. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Join the Facebook group to interact with guests and other listeners Join the Day in the Life newsletter    

CAN PRODUCTIVITY HELP ME TO LIVE ON PURPOSE? This week I sat down with Productivity Expert and founder of inkWELL Press, Tonya Dalton. Tonya is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: Where people are making the biggest mistakes and wasting time in their lives What productivity is about How to discern between what's important and what's keeping you busy The difference between multi-tasking, switch-tasking and background-tasking How to reframe your "all the things" mindset Why you should value the white space in your life How reflection exercises and determining what you feel bad about can help you to prioritize Systems to use in structuring your day to focus on priorities How automations can make household and business tasks more manageable How to convert your "To Do" list into a Priority list Why it’s important to say ‘no’ from time to time. Why having nothing planned should be on your list of priorities when it comes to productivity. LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: inkWELL Press Productivity Paradox Podcast

I rarely bring on a guest to the podcast that isn't directly involved in the wedding industry. I had to make an exception for Tonya Dalton though because she's incredible! I had the pleasure of meeting Tonya in person and learning from her at Reina Pomeroy's VIP Intensive in February. I was so inspired by Tonya's business, how she runs her business + her home and more. I knew I had to have her on the show to share with all of us! Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. Tonya believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day, and many times their own dreams get pushed aside - she helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful.

Join Dorothy as she chats with Kelly Parker Smith and Caroline Hull about their new podcast, Creative Biz Rebellion.  They dive into various topics for product based businesses in their weekly episodes, from having an Etsy Action Plan to goals and resolutions.  Listen in on how Kelly and Caroline run the podcast and their respective creative companies from their homes, Hello World Paper Co. and Caroline Creates, all while being moms!   "We want to have, not balance, but harmony in our lives." - Kelly Parker Smith   Follow along for more Creative Biz Rebellion:   www.creativebizrebellion.com www.instagram.com/creativebizrebellion https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativebizrebellion/     Follow along and join the Positively Creative Community:   www.positivelycreative.net www.instagram.com/positivelycreativepodcast www.facebook.com/groups/positivelycreativepodcast   On Today's Show: (4:00) Caroline Creates (5:00) Hello World Paper Co. (6:00) How Caroline & Kelly met - Creative Founders (7:00) The start of the podcast (9:00) On just starting the work (10:45) Dana Malstaff's Trello Course (14:30) Etsy Action Plan (17:45) On having a positive attitude (18:45) Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge Free Course (21:00) Easy Shop Calendar (21:00) Rock Your Shipping Mini Course (22:00) Resources (23:00) Creative Biz Rebellion's Guests (27:00) Work from home Mom life (45:00) On podcast advertisers (53:30) Paige Poppe (54:00) Lara Casey (55:00) On trying to simplify (1:00:00) Inkwell Press (1:05:00) Jessica Swift Pattern Camp (1:06:00) Kelly's Patterns        

Hey Rebels!  Today we chat with Tonya Dalton.  Tonya Dalton is a productivity expert who started her first business in 2009 working out of her dining room juggling two small kids. By 2011, she had grown the business to the point where her husband could leave corporate America and come work with her. By combining her entrepreneurial spirit with his MBA and marketing experience, they were able to grow a small niche business quickly into something that could support their family. The company continued to flourish, but something was missing. In the summer of 2014 she closed up shop to follow her true passion of starting inkWELL Press - a company centered around productivity tools and training. inkWELL Press launched in November of 2014 and has been able to rapidly grow its online presence and expand into a national retail partnership thanks to a commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts and fiercely loyal fans. Recently Tonya launched her podcast, Productivity Paradox, which debuted at #12 in iTunes in the Business category and surpassed 100,000 downloads in the first few months. Tonya believes that too many women feel overwhelmed with all that they have to do each day, and many times their own dreams get pushed aside - she helps women use productivity to pursue their big goals and end each day feeling satisfied and successful. Quote Love From Tonya: “Educating people really refills me” “You either jump off a cliff or stand there and look”   Where to find Tonya: Website |  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Podcast   Follow us on instagram (@creativebizrebellion) and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! Enroll in our FREE course:  The CBR Rock Your Shop Summer Challenge! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review! Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review.  We give you all the virtual fist bumps.  Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com SHOW YOUR REBEL SPIRIT WITH SOME AWESOME GEAR FROM THE CREATIVE BIZ REBELLION SHOP: www.creativebizrebellion.com/shop *This post does contain some affiliate links*

What are the things in life that give you fulfillment? Passion? Could you meld this in to a business or a product? Where do you begin to connect these dots? For Tonya Dalton, she found that her passions in life were teaching, organizing, and empowering business owners and other women. And so, she created inkWELL Press, a company centered around productivity, and designed to help and educate women prioritize, and set up an organizational flow and system that works the best for their lives. inkWELL Press does so with products such as weekly planners, meal planners, organizational notepads, and other items. They even have videos on how to streamline customer's organizational process on their website. Tonya found that the majority of the time, the most organized people aren't actually productive, and use organization as a procrastination technique. With inkWELL Press, she hoped women and female business owners could reach productivity first, and have organization follow naturally. However, finding her passions didn't come easily. It took hours of Brain Dump and Mind Mapping exercises to narrow down the things that fulfilled her. She found that her greatest fulfillments came from her time as a former teacher and investment banker, and through her organizational exercises, she figured out how to link them to create a business and product, and create a mission statement for her brand. Once she was able to develop an overall message and direction for her brand, she created an entire roadmap of how she was going to get her business off the ground. She set up her business development plan in mini milestones, with each end goal representing hurdles that she would have to overcome,  and detailed how she would solve them, with a timeline for when they needed to be accomplished. One of her biggest milestones was how to budget her family's finances, and survive six months without an income as her and her husband shut down their jewelry business, and developed inkWELL Press. But because they knew that they were chasing her big dream and ultimate purpose, they found saying no to the little splurges in life were challenging, but easy when they took in the big picture. After whittling down her milestones, they developed a marketing and advertising strategy on Facebook and with lead magnets to find their target consumer and generate excitement around their brand. By giving out free downloads of the it productivity and organizational videos and programs in exchange for emails, as well as teasers on the product, they launched with 500 orders! Pop a squat and learn more about what made Tonya want to be an entrepreneur and her and her husband's journey in going into business for themselves! In this episode you will... Know how starting a business can help you gain control of your life and priorities Find out when and how to walk away from a business endeavor that you are no longer passionate about Figure out your action plan in getting your business off the ground Learn how to find your business's mission statement Understand how to budget your income while starting your business Begin to prioritize your hurdles and solve them one at a time INSIGHTS "When you're figuring out your end, that's where you start...because when I decided what my personal mission statement was, I built on that to create the mission behind Inkwell Press...I already knew it needed to be tied to something that made me feel fulfilled and that I would be passionate about" -Tonya Dalton "Every time you say 'yes' you're saying 'no' to something else...My 'yes' was starting this business, so my no's were so much were so much easier." -Tonya Dalton "It's not about being organized, it's about having a productive life. Productivity, to me, is not about doing more things faster, it's about having a life that you love and really focusing in on your priorities and getting those things done." -Tonya Dalton "Failing is the best way to learn...When everything is sunshine and lollipops you're not really growing... It's those things that were really kind of painful...but looking back at have made the biggest difference." -Tonya Dalton

There's a lot of guilt that comes with the idea of quitting something. But in today's modern world, it's actually imperative that we quit certain things that don't align with our goals and priorities. I'm giving an overview of why quitting something huge in my life was one of the best decisions I've ever made and how you can apply those lessons learned in your own life. You'll also get a free download in helping you decide if you need to quit something and how to plan and cope in that process.    What's In This Episode: Why quitting was an important part of starting inkWELL Press. How quitting is no longer applicable for the modern world. The difference in the right and the wrong ways to quit something. Solutions to things you want to quit, but still need to be done. To get your free download, "Five Minutes to Peak Productivity" just go to inkwellpress.com/podcast

This week, Tara’s guest is Tonya Dalton. Tonya is the founder of inkWELL Press, a collection of planners and productivity tools for women looking for a little more peace in their busy lives. The company launched in November 2014 and has grown at a rapid pace thanks to their commitment to quality, focused marketing efforts, […] The post Episode 83 – Why Physical Goods are the New Services with Inkwell Press founder Tonya Dalton appeared first on What Works.

Ok ladies, you are in for a real treat because this conversation I had with Tonya Dalton, the Founder and CEO of inkWELL Press, was seriously amazing. Tonya started her first business as a SAHM in 2009 and by 2011, her husband was able to leave corporate America to work alongside her. Late in 2014 she decided to follow her true passion - inkWELL Press which has grown at a rapid pace thanks to their commitment to quality and fiercely loyal fans.  I knew pretty much instantaneously that Tonya was my soul sister. The way she thinks is so in line with the way I think and we had an absolute blast, not just talking about planners and building businesses, but ultimately about productivity. We talked about how to be effective and efficient, about changing things when you’re not happy, and so many other things that so many of us boss moms go through. She is an absolute joy and treasure, I know you’re going to fall madly in love with her (because how couldn’t you?!) So I’m not going to deprive you of her awesomeness any further. Lets hop in and hang out with Tonya. Listen + subscribe on iTunes // Stitcher       Tonya's Boss Mom Journey Several years ago Tonya was one of those moms that thought she would just start a little side business that would be fun for her. Her husband was working in marketing at large Fortune 500 companies, traveling the world and gone for 3-4 weeks at a time.  One night while he was traveling and they were talking on the phone Tonya mentioned a new phrase their young daughter had said that day, and her husband got really quiet then said, “I’m missing everything.” This broke Tonya's heart, and in that moment her life changed. She decided she was going to turn her little side business into a full-time gig and make it so that she and her husband could be home working on that business together. She sat down, got out a notebook and wrote down everything she could think of to build her business and boost her productivity, since she was obviously still a mom with 2 kids to raise with a husband who traveled a lot. Tonya mapped out a business plan and got to work! Within a year her husband quit his corporate job and came to work with her. The business had grown enough to sustain their life, pay the bills and they loved working together.....and as they worked alongside each other, the business grew even more. Like so many before her though, she got to a point a few years in where she realized she was losing her enthusiasm for what she was doing because that little side business wasn't born out of her passions - it was always just intended to be something fun. After sharing her heart with her husband from a place of honesty and transparency, he was totally on board with sitting down and coming up with an alternative plan. They decided to close down that first business, even though it was successful, so Tonya could really follow her passion and purpose. What she learned was that she was really passionate about three things: teaching, organization and productivity, and empowering women. She had to figure out what to create that would pull together all 3 of those passions, and from that Inkwell Press was born. After closing that first business they took a big risk to build their new business, living with no income for 7 months, and today she says it was all worth it. Now she gets to work with her husband on a business they absolutely love and wake up every day fulfilled in walking out her purpose. The Power of Planning One of the biggest things Tonya says helped her build her business was having an organized mind and doing the planning....figuring out her "roadmap" if you will. She shared a great analogy about how you can get into the car and have the idea that you're going to drive across the country, but if you don't have a map or GPS you don't ultimately know where you'll end up! So Tonya focused intently on creating a map for herself, that way as she continued to move forward she knew what the next steps were going to be and she could anticipate things. When you know where you're going and have a map for how to get there, even when you need to make inevitable adjustments (hello detours and construction work!) you are still able to veer back onto the right path because you know your end destination. The other thing that has really helped her as she has built her business is being able to hone in on how to best spend her time. “Productivity isn’t about getting more things done in a day, it’s about focusing in on the things you really want to focus in on, the things that are important to you, and finding these pockets of time by getting rid of the other stuff.” (11:33) True productivity is about focusing on that one thing that really matters that will move the needle forward the most for you in the direction of your goals. On Busy, Hustle and Balance At this point in the conversation we start talking a little bit of trash about some common jargon many people use today, and explore how using these words can hold us back. The first word up: busy. Tonya says she is not a fan and tries not to use the word because at the end of the day, busy doesn't always mean productive or happy. It just means busy. One of her big platforms is to stop the glorification of busy, and trade it in for productivity. She says busy just means you’re scattering yourself in all different directions. Productive means you’re going in the direction that you want to go in and doing the right things to get there. Think how often you ask people how they are and they reply “busy.” Busy isn’t a state of being, it’s a verb. It’s filling up your time with a lot of things. Then we shifted into discussing the world "hustle" which Tonya says segues right into busy because it's about always moving and always doing. “It’s okay to stop moving and have white space our lives because the white space is where we grow and that’s really where we can dedicate the time to where we need to go.” (14:22) Lastly (and we SO have the same belief about this) Tonya thinks the idea of balance in life and work is total bogus. She says there are 3 areas that make up our life: personal, home and work, and it's all about finding harmony in these areas. Tonya believes that using the idea of "balance" makes it sound like each area needs to be even - which isn’t feasible, realistic or healthy! To really move towards a big goal in any direction there has to be imbalance. You have to spend more time on something if you’re really wanting it to grow. So the key is to find how you can get all 3 areas of your life to work together to create harmony, which will add to your happiness with life. The Challenge of Decision-Making A really common struggle today is that people want to do all the things, really well, and right now. When we don't have a clear focus, we won't have a clear understanding of what we need to say yes to or what we need to say no to. All of this leads to us to being indecisive, or making poor choices when we do finally decide. “Everyone thinks you need to add in order to grow, and it’s really the opposite. You need to cut in order to grow.” (19:30) She suggests figuring out the one thing you want to focus on, your key product or offering, and building around that once you feel like it’s gotten established. That, she says, is how growth happens. From a marketing perspective, focusing in this way will also allow you to know exactly what you’re going to tell people about. And your focused message can be tailored and adjusted so it's applicable depending on your audience. If your products and offerings are all based off your core mission, it really allows you to grow at a steady pace. Tonya says that all of her products at inkWELL Press go through a rigorous questioning process to make sure it aligns with their overarching mission. If it doesn’t fulfill their mission, they don’t offer it (even if people are asking for it!) Growing Pains & Season of Change When Tonya first started inkWELL Press organization was the thing she thought was her cornerstone and what she wanted to focus in on. Eventually she started to realize as she was growing and moving forward that her focus really needed to be about productivity. She believes that if you’re really organized it won't necessarily translate into productivity because a lot of people use organization as a way to procrastinate. “If you’re productive, organization naturally follows.” (22:58) So she changed her focus from organization to productivity and agrees with my philosophy that you find clarity by doing. You find it as you work, if you're open to seeing it and grabbing hold of it. It’s really about knowing where you want to go and where you want to spend your time, in the ways that matter most to you. Productivity is very personal and needs to be customized and tailored to you, Tonya says. It requires clarity, cutting through the clutter and focusing on the things that are important to you. We also discuss the importance of having a business plan that can act as your decision-support to help you figure out your purpose, gift, the future you want to create, the environment you want to live in, what will you say yes and no to, etc. People often avoid answering these questions because it feels uncomfortable, but Tonya is a believer in growth coming from outside our comfort zones. "The first step of any process, whether it’s developing a business plan or doing your goal setting is reflection.”  (25:49) And she says reflection isn't always easy - it can be tough work! You have to be willing to peel back the layers, get honest and vulnerable - with yourself and others. It might feel like there are parts of you that you don’t want to explore or talk about, but those are the parts that you’re really going to grow from and that make you beautiful in who you’ve become. You all know I love brainstorming, and often say "If brainstorming isn't uncomfortable then you’re just making a list.” (26:38) But do you just want to just make a list or do you want to come up with actual answers, content, things, ideas that are really going to make a difference? “Until you get lost, you can’t explore.” (27:27) Making inkWELL Press Great Over the years inkWELL Press has experienced a ton of growth and Tonya is sharing some behind the scenes insights into how she approaches her business. "I really believe there can be a happy marriage between form and function, but I do believe that function comes first.” (35:52) Tonya starts every new project by sketching out the layout and elements she thinks are important. She intentionally puts things in her planners that she feels are vital for productivity (goal setting, habit trackers, focus points, etc. She also works completely in tandem with her husband on every single page! She says the most important thing is that each of their products is created to be functional and customizable so it will work for you. By approaching their creation process with the end in mind - helping people get organized and be productive, they've been able to give people what they need and want and grow a thriving business with integrity. To Tonya it's all about making her customers feel successful at the end of the day....and making her products pretty is a fun bonus. She wants every product she creates to be something people will be excited to pull out every day so it becomes a ritual or habit. She believes if you start doing your planning on a regular basis you will see a difference in your life! 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