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Positive ProductivityL.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework Part 4- “E” for EXPECTATIONS“You can accomplish anything you set your mind to but it will feel so much better when you're not stressing yourself out in the process.” -Kim Sutton How do you feel at the end of the day when you look at your to-do list? Do you feel frustrated because you were not able to finish them all? Or do you go, “Nah! It’s fine!” Rarely do we say the latter. The reason? We tend to expect too much. This week, Kim discusses why we need to stop torturing ourselves with too many expec...2021-11-2312 minPositive ProductivityL.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework Part 3- “V” for VITALITY“Find out what the true value of sleep is so that there is no question why you need to get more.” -Kim Sutton Are you tired? Is your energy level nearing a dangerous state? Our lifestyle has had us living an impossible life. No wonder we are always exhausted, not only with our jobs and responsibilities but in life in general. Sometimes, we even get drained faster than our smartphones. If only we are rechargeable like our batteries. Oh, wait!… We are! We do have something called “sleep” and “g...2021-11-1811 minPositive ProductivityL.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework Part 2- “I” for INTEGRITY“Think about how you can under-promise and over-deliver and excite people when you are able to do more for them rather than the other way around. Remember, it's so much easier to build your business off referrals from making your clients and customers happy than having to go out from ground zero every single time.” -Kim Sutton Sometimes, it’s easier to break a promise we made to ourselves than to others although deep down, we know this shouldn’t be. This week, Kim shares her own journey with integrity and how it changed the way she s...2021-11-1611 minPositive ProductivityL.I.V.E B.E.T.T.E.R Framework Part 1- “L” for Love“When we love the work we do, it is so easy for our clients and our community to see and feel our passion.” -Kim Sutton Do you agree that love plays a big role in entrepreneurship? Kim does, and this week she talks about how love and passion in business has helped her improve client relationships, craft effective strategies, and most importantly, find fulfillment in what she does. Kim also shares 3 LOVE STRATEGIES you apply can apply in your business. So many times, we keep working on things that we detest instead of on the...2021-11-1112 min
Positive ProductivityYou Don’t Need to be Everywhere“Sometimes, we get in our own way. We think that we need to be there for everybody when in fact, what we're doing is not being there for everyone or for anyone including ourselves.” -Kim Sutton Sometimes, we are our own obstacle. We keep trying to be everywhere to get things done, which is impossible. Learn how to take back your time as Kim shares why you should stop trying to be everywhere and what to do instead to increase your productivity. Check out my website for shownotes 2021-09-0709 minPositive ProductivityLean Out: Achieve More By Doing Less With Crista GrassoAlmost all of us grow up thinking that we can only ever achieve anything in life by doing more. The hustle culture is one great product of this. Day and night, we all work our life away, forgetting that the reason we do it is so we can enjoy life. But are we really enjoying and finding fulfillment in it? In this episode, Kim Sutton sits down with Crista Grasso to talk about how we can achieve more by actually doing less. Known as "The Business Optimizer," Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on...2021-08-3148 min
Positive ProductivityMy Smartest Investment This Year“You need to find the systems, and the tools, and the processes that work for you.” -Kim Sutton This week, Kim shares what her smartest investment this year is, (which she resisted buying for so long). Why was Kim opposed to buying it? What made her change her mind? And how did this thing create significant changes in Kim’s life? Listen in as Kim reveals what this thing is, and maybe this can create wonders for you too! Check out my website for shownotes Fol...2021-08-2410 min
Positive ProductivitySocial Media Sanity Saver“If you don't resonate, it's okay to let them go because there's somebody else out there who's waiting for your message. And if you are cluttering your feed with people that you don't even resonate with, then you're missing the opportunity to connect with the people who need you most.” -Kim Sutton Social media can be highly distracting. Notifications, chats, feeds, and even friend count can get somebody occupied all day. If you are an entrepreneur, you might have thought at some point that these platforms can help you scale your business. But, think… Are your ide...2021-08-1708 min
Positive ProductivityProtecting Our Productivity“Don't let anything interrupt you. You need to protect your productivity. We all need to be more aware of protecting our productivity, but it starts with you.” -Kim Sutton Tough times, social media, a whole load of tasks, notifications, the kids, your pets, a knock on the door-- you name it! There are a lot that could potentially affect our focus and productivity. Of course, that is if we allow it. Listen in as Kim shares 3 simple yet effective strategies to help you protect your productivity! Check out my website for shownote...2021-08-1009 minPositive ProductivityWhat Focus Method Works Best For You? Music For The Easily Distracted With Will HenshallEach person has their own focus method that works best for their brain type. Focus@Will provides scientifically designed music to improve your concentration. Its creator, Will Henshall, was a founding member of the British pop band Londonbeat, which saw billboard success in the late 80s and early 90s. In this episode, Kim Sutton goes deep into Will’s journey from being a musician to founding his own business. Tune in and discover why easily distracted people need a lot of stimulation to help them focus. If you need tips and strategies to increase your concentration and productivity, this epi...2021-08-0350 minPositive ProductivityFight Through Inner Roadblocks, Actualize Your Full Potential With Kate EckmanWe are aware of the basics of physical fitness – working out, following a fitness diet, doing a certain routine. But how aware are we of the things that we should be doing to take care of our inner well-being? We are often faced with inner roadblocks such as insecurity, self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelming stress that hinder our growth. Kate Eckman, the author of The Full Spirit Workout, joins Kim Sutton for an inspiring talk about getting over these less-tangible barricades in order for us to actualize our full potential. Learn to shed all the negativity inside of you and expe...2021-05-181h 05Positive ProductivityChoose Your Doctors Wisely: Vetting The Right People To Support UsWe always want to hire the best people for our business. This should also be the case when it comes to our health. In today's conversation, Kim Sutton discusses why we should choose our doctors wisely. Sharing her experience coming out of a mental health facility, she shows the importance of knowing our rights and responsibility to find the people who want the best for us and not just the money. Follow Kim as she takes us deeper into her story. Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim o...2021-05-1109 minPositive ProductivityWhen Your Physical Health Suffers, Your Productivity Does TooOur bodies bear the brunt of our constant hustle. We can get so lost to working so hard thinking that it’s the only way we can produce more when, in fact, it impacts and lessens our output. In this episode, Kim Sutton discusses how physical health, or the lack thereof, impacts our productivity. She shares her personal experience of struggling with sleep deprivation and its toll on her life as a whole. Join Kim as she offers insights on productivity and why it goes hand in hand with our health. Check out my website for...2021-05-0409 minPositive ProductivityPause Breathe Choose: Adopting A Meaningful Mindfulness Practice With Naz BeheshtiThe path in pursuing your goals and dreams will always have moments of overwhelm, which can directly impact your wellbeing and mental health if not appropriately addressed. The solution to this starts within yourself, all with the help of the right mindfulness practice. In this episode, Kim Sutton talks with the Executive Wellness Coach and CEO/Founder of Prananaz, Naz Beheshti. Immerse yourself into their discussion focused on the meditative way of changing your life perspective, putting everything to a pause, and taking a breath. By discovering how to do mindful self-check-ins, you become a step closer towards a b...2021-04-2746 minPositive ProductivityWhy You Need To Take Responsibility For Your Own Mental HealthIt’s easy to attribute the struggles we have between our ears to various external factors but at the end of the day, it is we who should take full responsibility for our own mental health. Kim Sutton knows this from her personal experience of having to struggle as a mother and entrepreneur at the same time. In the age of social media, it is very easy to fall victim to the comparison trap, subject ourselves to unattainable standards of success, and suffer mentally as a result. In what ways are you struggling with mental health as an entrepreneur? Mo...2021-04-2012 minPositive ProductivityJennifer Bassman On Eliminating Burnout By Setting BoundariesEvery entrepreneur and corporate employee has suffered from burnout one way or another. The only way to escape such a challenging state is by setting boundaries the proper way. In this episode, Kim Sutton sits down with Jennifer Bassman to explain the right time to say no, the dangers of becoming over-achievers, and the best way to delegate work to the appropriate people. Listen to this meaningful discussion that wraps up one month of conversation about confidence and boundaries. Make your working life better today by realizing your strengths, embracing your weaknesses, and harnessing the power of self-care and r...2021-03-3054 minPositive ProductivityWhat Entrepreneurship And Puberty Have In Common: Peer Pressure, FOMO And The Shiny Object SyndromeWhat do entrepreneurship and puberty have in common? It may sound like a weird question but Kim Sutton knows from her experience as a businessperson and as a parent that there is one critical point of comparison between the two. Have you ever felt the pressure of doing something for your business just because everyone is doing it? Have you ever felt a fear of missing out on the next big thing in marketing, the hottest course, or the newest piece of software? That stage of succumbing to peer pressure is what Kim calls entrepreneurial puberty. You might know...2021-03-2308 min
Positive ProductivityConfidence and Cockiness Don’t Have to Go TogetherDescription: “After you get the clarity and the confidence, who knows how high you can go!” -Kim Sutton Confidence and cockiness are two opposite things. You can’t have both for it contrasts the other. So how do you gain confidence and keep cockiness at bay? In this episode, Kim relates how she felt both and how it affected her business, family, and personal life. Tune in and hear what helped her regain confidence and experience abundance like never before! Check out my website for shownotes ...2021-03-0908 min
Positive ProductivityWho Do You Want to Serve and How? “Clarity helps me say NO to the opportunities which aren't for me. And to say NO for the opportunities which don't pay what I know I'm worth.” -Kim Sutton The best thing about being an entrepreneur is the privilege to be of service to others. Yet, even the most successful businessman cannot serve everyone. So how do you find your niche? The best place to start is YOU! Gain clarity about what you truly want to do. Join Kim as she shares a simple practice you can do to gain clarity of who you are as an e...2021-03-0211 min
Positive ProductivityThe Childhood Nickname Which Haunted Me for Nearly 40 Years “You don't need to have all the answers sometimes. The best answers that you can give yourself is silence.” - Kim Sutton Worrying is human nature. Yet, worrying can become worrisome when it begins to take control of your life. Kim found herself in that mire for 40 long years! Today, we hear how Kim got her peculiar childhood nickname and how it adversely affected her life, health, relationships, and business. As Kim shares how she greatly benefited from learning to let go, envision yourself happier with peace of mind and youthful glow. Learn about simple ways you can do...2021-01-1920 min
Positive ProductivityThe Great Reset“Remember that just because something worked for you yesterday doesn't mean that it's going to work for you today… Push, pause, reevaluate, and determine a new course.” - Kim Sutton This year, 2021, is the year for a great reset. It's time to redefine what your dream life is truly like. You have the power to change or eliminate the things that made you unhappy and unfulfilled in the past. In this episode, Kim shares with us her great resets, lessons learned, practical applications, and blessings she received after taking the courage to protect her worth. If you are st...2021-01-1231 min
Positive ProductivitySetting A New Season, A New Reason “We deserve to be able to have fun in everything that we're doing.” - Kim Sutton Welcome to the new season of Positive Productivity Podcast! Thank you for tuning in for the past 600+ episodes and for being with us along this journey. Your support is greatly encouraging. Like to many areas of our life, 2021 sees the Positive Productivity podcast evolving and adapting to the times. In today’s episode, Kim shares her great reset and new changes to look forward to! If you are feeling tired, stressed out, or unhappy in your busi...2021-01-0530 min
Positive ProductivityGetting Un-Busy with Garland Vance“Getting un-busy was about first getting a lot of those commitments off my plate so that they became a lot more manageable mentally and physically.” ~Garland Vance Garland Vance was busy being busy when his doctor told him words he didn’t expect. “Your being busy will kill you.” Garland’s subsequent research not only changed him, but is on course to save the lives of many. Listen as Garland and Kim Sutton share their own stories of being busy, the health implications each faced as a result, and the journey of their individual recoveries from busy-ne...2020-08-2550 min
Positive ProductivityMindful Parenting, Entrepreneurship and Self-Care with Kristen Manieri“Being a mindful person doesn’t necessarily mean that we face zero adversity — like life just goes so smoothly. It means that we can be with the as-is nature of life not going smoothly.” - Kristen Manieri What speed is your “normal” during a typical day? Are you speeding through life, getting testy when other people are going too slow? Or, are you enjoying each moment? Listen as Kristen Manieri joins Kim Sutton on the Positive Productivity podcast to have a conversation about living mindfully. They share how/when they brought mindfulness into their lives, as well as h...2020-07-1458 min
Positive ProductivityBeing Left Better with JP McAvoy“A good contract is going to simply set the expectations. It sets out the respective rights and obligations.” - JP McAvoy How do you define success? And how does your work leave others in a better place than when you met them? These are just a few of the topics JP McAvoy and Kim Sutton discuss in this episode of the Positive Productivity podcast. JP McAvoy is a founding partner of Conduct Law, as well as the host of The Millionaire’s Lawyer podcast and the author of The Millionaire’s Lawyer: Build, Grow and Sell You...2020-07-0756 min
Positive ProductivityHow to Network Online and Off with Robin Ryan“Every networking event that you do is a potential to bring you new business. Maybe they’re not going to use your service, but they’re going to tell someone else about your product or service.” - Robin Ryan Do you discount the benefits of networking? Are you too busy online to spend time meeting people off-line? In this conversation, Robin Ryan and Kim Sutton talk about networking in person AND online, with a focus on live events and meetings and LinkedIn. Highlights 02:42 High performing LinkedIn connection requests and headlines 05:50 How often should y...2020-06-3059 min
Positive ProductivityThe Win-Win-Win With Andrew Izumi“If you can’t help your customers be accountable to themselves and get them the results, you’re never going to have a long-term business.” - Andrew Izumi Andrew Izumi was working the 9-5 corporate job and was a top-performing sales professional making well over 6-figures when he recognized a tugging in his heart to do and accomplish more. Today Andrew is the president of eBoomz, where he teaches entrepreneurs to scale their sales. Sales becomes much easier when we’re building the right products and selling for the right reason(s). Listen as Andrew and Kim Su...2020-06-2350 min
Positive ProductivityFrom Legalese to Legal Ease with Joey Vitale“You don’t get trademark rights through the trademark registration process. The way the trademark laws work, is just by using a word or phrase in your business, you automatically get common-law trademark rights to it.” - Joey Vitale Does legal jargon confuse the heck out of you? Do you wonder if you need a LLC to trademark any pieces of your business? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, this is the episode for you! Kim Sutton and Joey Vitale, the owner of Indie Law, dive into a yawn-free, easy-to-understand conversation about protecting...2020-06-1655 min
Positive ProductivityLearning to Control Our Calendar with Tim Campos“Make your dreams happen by saving time for them.” - Tim Campos Who controls your calendar? Do you? Or is your time at the mercy of other peoples’ needs and/or emergencies? Today’s guest is Tim Campos, the co-founder and CEO of Woven. Woven is a scheduling system which helps subscribers spend time on the things that matter most. Listen as Tim and Kim Sutton dive deep into the ways our calendars can work for/against us, the need for time blocking, focus and connection. Highlights 02:30 What our calendars are good — a...2020-06-0949 min
Positive ProductivityThe Power of Connecting with Lou Diamond“You want your superpower to be what everybody knows about you.” - Lou Diamond Lou Diamond is a speaker and consultant who works with companies, leaders, producers and brands and helps them thrive through the power of connecting. Listen as Lou and Kim Sutton chat about the power of connecting, focusing on your passion, understanding your value, how to be a good podcast guest and more! Highlights 02:39 Excuses for not starting a podcast and why they’re invalid 07:07 The power of connecting 09:04 A thriving culture 12:08 Delegating and outsourcing to bes...2020-05-1953 min
Positive ProductivityBuilding Better Relationships with Bryan Falchuk“Life is life and it will continue to be hard.” - Bryan Falchuk Nearly 500 episodes after his first appearance on the Positive Productivity podcast, Bryan Falchuk returns for another inspiring conversation with Kim Sutton. Tune in to hear about the transformations Bryan has experienced personally, in his work, and in his relationships as well as to hear truly transparent stories from Kim and Bryan. 04:02 The power of being a guest 06:02 The struggle of doing what we love 07:10 Finding the time 11:31 Connecting ON flights 13:14 Missing the 100 20:32 Not rocking the boat...2020-05-051h 06
Positive ProductivityBigger Isn’t Always Better with Grant Aldrich“You have to, from the very beginning, choose the right business. And by choosing the right business is knowing yourself.” - Grant Aldrich After seeing success an online entrepreneur, Grant Aldrich had the realization that bigger and more wasn’t what he truly aspire to have. On the contrary, what he wanted was to spend more time with his family. Listen as Grant and Kim Sutton chat about the evolution of their entrepreneurial backgrounds, their opinions of higher education, and critical considerations for entrepreneurs. 09:00 Desiring freedom 17:21 What does Grant do now? 19:56 Why Ki...2020-04-2849 min
Positive ProductivityStepping Into Ease with Joy Idries“If you are completely confident in yourself and you trust yourself and your trust is coming from inner trust, then it doesn’t matter what’s happening on the outside.” - Joy Idries Life’s challenges have the ability to transform us or paralyze us. Which do you choose? Today’s guest, Joy Idries, found herself struggling with challenges of the past when she was transformed in a weekend. Listen as she and Kim Sutton discussed the struggles which held Joy back, and the growth she experienced when she was finally able to move forward. Highl...2020-02-1850 min
Positive ProductivitySaying it Straight with Holly Chantal“9 times out of 10, if something is not working in your business, most the time, it’s your messaging.” - Holly Chantal It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it and why you do it. Tune in Holly Chantal and Kim Sutton talk about how your mindset, integrity and messaging can attract — or repel — your ideal clients. Highlights 00:53 Fluffy text 03:13 Holly’s journey 06:47 Learning to say "no" 07:58 Recognizing who is/isn’t a really great client 10:21 Definition and Transition 19:40 Price anchoring and setting 23:29 Next level Kim2020-02-1147 min
Positive ProductivityMarketing and the Multi Passionate Entrepreneur with Marc GubertiAs a teenager, Marc Guberti's mother suggested he create a blog to stay occupied. What nobody could have expected was that Marc's blog helped Marc become a multi-faceted, multi-passionate entrepreneur who, within a decade, has written over 20 books, hosted three podcasts, amassed a surprisingly large audience on social media AND developed multiple streams of income. Listen as Marc and Kim Sutton chat about how Marc chooses his projects, how he maintains focus, the definition of good marketing, Chronic Idea Disorder, the quirks of being a multi-passionate entrepreneur and more. Get the show notes and transcription...2020-01-2851 min
Positive ProductivityTaking Care of Yourself IS Taking Care of Your Business with Hope ZvaraHope Zvara was at a business mixer in her town when a conversation with a stranger took an unexpected turn and changed Hope’s future. Listen as Hope and Kim Sutton chat about entrepreneurship, self-care, action, work-life balance and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp638.2020-01-2155 min
Positive ProductivityOutsource to Uplevel with Nathan HirschNathan Hirsch became an entrepreneur in college when he opened a bookstore selling college textbooks. After receiving a cease and desist letter from his university due to his overwhelming success, he ventured into unknown territories where he experienced surprising results. Listen as Nathan and Kim Sutton chat about outsourcing, finding creative solutions as entrepreneurs, the need for systems and processes in our businesses and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp637.2020-01-1444 min
Positive ProductivityEstablishing Boundaries to Build a Better Life with Nancy LevinDo you consider yourself to be a people pleaser, over-achiever, and/or not-rock-the-boater? Is saying “yes” a knee jerk reaction which you regret as soon as the words leave your mouth? If you resonate with any of the aforementioned, this episode is for you! Nancy Levin was the Events Director at Hay House for 12 years but it wasn’t until she went through she went through a crisis that the lessons she learned from the great minds she worked with really landed with her. Listen as Nancy and Kim Sutton chat about boundaries, mindset, confidence, perfec...2020-01-0756 min
Positive ProductivityContent, Conversations and Conversions with Deb Coman“Our content is a conversation. And the more we step into that and feel comfortable being real, the more they get to see what it would be like to work with us.” - Deb Coman Connecting with your audience — and knowing who your ideal audience is — is key to converting content views into revenue. Join Deb Coman and Kim Sutton as they discuss how to create and share content, the value of authenticity and much more! Highlights 06:15 Taking the next, right, step 08:55 Right steps vs. left steps 10:50 Foreclosure 13:23 What our business...2020-01-0250 min
Positive ProductivityBecoming the Inspirational Face of Your Message with Rachael Jayne GrooverWhich seat are you sitting in on your airplane of life? Are you sitting in the middle seat and allowing the circumstances of life to control life? Or are you sitting in first class, enjoying the best conditions possible? Think about it! Mesmerized by the presence of American icons, Rachael Jayne Groover moved from Australia to the United States to create a more abundant life. And that she did! Rachael Jayne created the Art of Feminine Presence, and over the past 10+ years has impacted the lives and businesses of tens of thousands around...2019-12-2653 min
Positive ProductivityBuilding Business Relationships That Enhance Our Life with JoAnne FunchJoAnne Funch has been an entrepreneur since 1996. After relocating cross-country in 2007 following the death of her husband, JoAnne felt the need to meet people and determine her new path. Today she is a LinkedIn expert and the Chief Connection Officer of LinkedIn for Business. Hear about the good, bad and ugly ways you can use LinkedIn to build your business as JoAnne and Kim Sutton share real-life examples. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp632.2019-12-2449 min
Positive ProductivityThe Little Movements that Make a Big Difference with Sue SalveminiFollowing her careers in the military as well as in medical field working with executive leadership teams, Sue Salvemini took a step back to explore her values and purpose. Today Sue is the founder of Focal Pointe Consulting Group, where she works with executives and professionals who don’t feel like they make a difference. Listen as Sue and Kim Sutton get raw and real in a conversation about gratitude, life's struggles, making a difference, following our passion and purpose and much more. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp631.2019-12-1946 min
Positive ProductivityThe Importance of People and Processes with Rocky RomanellaAs the oldest in his family, Rocky put himself through college by working at UPS. To his father’s urging, Rocky implemented a “yes and thank you” practice, and spent 30+ years with the company before retiring. Retirement, however, wasn’t for Rocky, and together with a few (former) UPS colleagues, he founded 3Sixty Management Services. Join Rocky and Kim Sutton as they chat about putting our faith in our people, process improvements, overcoming fear and much more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp630.2019-12-1758 min
Positive ProductivityPP 629: Overcoming Overwhelm with Samantha BrodyAs crazy busy as an entrepreneur’s life may feel, time is never an excuse for not taking care of ourselves. Today’s guest, Samantha Brody, is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist from Portland, Oregon who also serves clients and community members as an online entrepreneur. In addition, she is the author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From the Inside Out, which was published by SoundsTrue. In this episode, Kim Sutton and Samantha share the importance of addressing our personal needs, and the consequences of ignoring them. Get the show notes and tran...2019-12-1255 min
Positive ProductivityBeing the Pilot of Your Business with Nathan SeawardBorn and raised in New Zealand to a Canadian mother, Nathan grew his wings flying many intercontinental flights. Through his experiences with the pilots in air, Nathan discovered his love for flying and piloted for his first time at age 12. Listen to hear how Nathan transitioned from a successful career as an airline pilot to entrepreneurship and coaching — and why! Kim Sutton and Nathan Seaward dive deep into over-committing, quality vs. quantity, scarcity mindset, comparison syndrome, the stress of entrepreneurship and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp628.2019-12-1050 min
Positive ProductivityGoing for the Goose with Natali Morris“You don’t want a nest egg, you want a goose. You want to buy a goose that lays eggs every month. You don’t want a nest egg. A nest egg will depreciate.” - Natali Morris Natali and her husband worked for the news, but decided they didn’t want to be dependent on their news jobs. They taught themselves to invest in performing assets, and began investing in real estate. Now they teach others to invest in real estate, as well as teach families to empower their finances through the Financial Freedom Academy. Listen as...2019-12-0348 min
Positive ProductivityDetermination Versus Procrastination with Melinda Broadstone“It’s not about being liked. It’s about standing for something and allowing those people to follow you.” - Keri Murphy At twelve years old, while undergoing a pre-teen crisis, Melinda decided her role in this lifetime was to be the best person she could be. Through her career in Occupational Therapy and with indigenous healing, Melinda realized a desire to help people out of physical pain as well as helping them create the life they wanted to live. Listen as Melinda and Kim Sutton share an enlightening conversation about boundaries, value, breathing, the mind-bod...2019-11-2848 min
Positive ProductivityGiving then Gaining with Glenn GarnesYour mind can never return to the level of thought that it previously engaged in when you expanded by exposing it to a new way of thinking. ~ Glenn Garnes How are you building your business? From your heart or your wallet? And, are you building your reputation from a place of giving or getting? Today’s episode will make you think hard about these points! Glenn Garnes become an attorney to make his parents proud, but after realizing the money he was making wasn’t making him happy, closed his law practice. Today Glenn and his...2019-11-2656 min
Positive ProductivitySeeing Entrepreneurial Ideas Through to Reality with Millie BlackwellMillie Blackwell was born into an entrepreneurial family, and grew up on her family's apricot orchard. As she saw the family business evolve, she learned valuable life and business skills which impact her still today. Listen as Kim Sutton and Millie Blackwell share an interesting conversation about fruit farming naming conventions, the idiosyncrasies of retail organizations, the plusses and minuses of Chronic Idea Disorder, and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp618.2019-11-0545 min
Positive ProductivityCooperative Banking and Financing with Mark Ritter“If you need a loan to survive, you have other things going on. If you need a loan to help grow your business, that’s where we can help be a partner.” -Mark Ritter Mark is the CEO of MBFS, a credit union community he founded in 2001. Despite common misconceptions, credit unions offer many of the same products and services as large corporate banks. MBFS helps connect consumers with credit unions around the nation which can help them with their needs. Mark Ritter and Kim Sutton dive into business finances and banking in a conversation about...2019-10-3141 min
Positive Productivityet Out of Your Own Damn Way with Donnie BoivinWhat are the mental barriers getting in the way between you and achieving your vision? Are you focusing on too much? Doing too little? Making emotional decisions too quickly? Getting caught up in not-enoughness? If any of the above resonates, this episode is for you! Join Donnie Boivin and Kim Sutton in a raw and real conversation about the good, bad and ugly sides of entrepreneurship and the coaching industry! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp616.2019-10-291h 10
Positive ProductivityBuilding Your Online Presence as a Thought Leader with Lorianne Vaughn-SpeaksAfter working for a thought leader for over 15 years, the thought leader retired and Lorianne lost her job. Corporate America didn’t have a place for her, so, at 60 years old, Lorianne started her business, LVS Consulting. Today Lorianne works with speakers, authors and podcasters, helping them increase their online presence. Listen as Lorianne and Kim Sutton share a friendly chat about team building, authentic audience growth, speaking vs. podcasting, entrepreneurship with a family and much more. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp615.2019-10-2457 min
Positive ProductivityUpleveling Your Consulting Practice with Michael ZipurskyMichael Zipursky is a serial entrepreneur and started his first business out of high school. Through his 19+ years in business, he has started 5 companies, sold 2, and spent 10+ years coaching and training consultants on how to grow a successful consulting business. Today, Michael is the Co-Founder of Consulting Success. Listen as Michael and Kim Sutton dive into the business practices and mindset of successful consultants and entrepreneurs. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp613.2019-10-1751 min
Positive ProductivityEmbracing and Expressing Your Voice with Alexia VernonAlexia Vernon won Miss Junior America at age 19, however it took years before she became comfortable on stage, representing her true self. Today, Alexia is an impactful speaking coach helping entrepreneurs embrace and express their true voice. Listen as Alexia and Kim Sutton chat about the importance and potential impact of speaking your true voice, their first speaking experiences, the entrepreneurial mindsets of men as opposed to women, online course design and more. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp612.2019-10-1550 min
Positive ProductivityThe Words You Say and How You Say Them With Greg AlcornThe words you say, and how you say them, have the potential to change a person’s experience with you greatly. Simple words like, “thank you”, “just” and “no” have more power than you may think. Want to know how to say more with less words? Listen as Kim Sutton and Greg Alcorn dig into every dialogue, and the slight shifts we can make to create a massive impact. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp611.2019-10-1047 min
Positive ProductivityHitting the Think Button with Kristin JohnsonIn the heat of the moment, it’s easy to push “send” or “post” rather than “think.” On this episode of Positive Productivity, Kim Sutton chats with Kristin Johnson, the author of “Ain’t You Got No Manners?” about online etiquette. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp610.2019-10-0842 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderDon’t Miss Out on Precious Opportunities with Chris Parker “What opportunities are you missing out because you're busy doing other things or because you just don't want to deal with it?” How do you do smart business? Chris Parker, a serial entrepreneur, Website Monetization Professional, Online Safety, Security and Privacy Expert and Founder of My IP Address, is here to help. You’ve probably heard or even visited his site. But, more than that, Chris has a lot more to offer. Almost certainly, the hardest moment in an entrepreneur’s life is deciding what business is scalable enough to pursue. Chris shares...2019-07-2348 min
Positive ProductivityBusy and Happy with Christine Laperriere“What I want to encourage every person to think about is what is “busy and happy” look like for you… growing the awareness of what those two things look like for you so that you can gravitate towards busy and happy more often.” Can we really find time to be happy in this ever-so-busy world? Absolutely! Founder of Leader in Motion, Christine Laperriere, shares how in her book Too Busy to Be Happy: Using Emotional Real Estate To Grow Your Work-Life Wisdom. Passionate in everything she does, Christine found herself drinking shots of wor...2019-07-1640 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderBusy and Happy with Christine Laperriere“What I want to encourage every person to think about is what is “busy and happy” look like for you… growing the awareness of what those two things look like for you so that you can gravitate towards busy and happy more often.” Can we really find time to be happy in this ever-so-busy world? Absolutely! Founder of Leader in Motion, Christine Laperriere, shares how in her book Too Busy to Be Happy: Using Emotional Real Estate To Grow Your Work-Life Wisdom. Passionate in everything she does, Christine found herself drinking shots of work...2019-07-1640 min
Positive ProductivityScale Your Business with Government Contracting with Jean Kristensen“Trust your instincts and trust the journey.” –Jean Kristensen True to her words above, Jean Kristensen helps small businesses expand without having to sacrifice what is really important. Jean is the President and CEO of Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC. They provide entrepreneurs with certifications and business strategies while focusing primarily on government contracting. Jean entered this field after having experienced the challenges of running and growing their own small security business. Learn how she was able to grow their security guard firm from five to 500 employees with a revenue of $15 million. 2019-07-0241 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderScale Your Business with Government Contracting with Jean Kristensen“Trust your instincts and trust the journey.” –Jean Kristensen True to her words above, Jean Kristensen helps small businesses expand without having to sacrifice what is really important. Jean is the President and CEO of Jean Kristensen Associates, LLC. They provide entrepreneurs with certifications and business strategies while focusing primarily on government contracting. Jean entered this field after having experienced the challenges of running and growing their own small security business. Learn how she was able to grow their security guard firm from five to 500 employees with a revenue of $15 million. 2019-07-0241 min
Positive ProductivityBreathe and Laugh With Kim McIntyre“Ask yourself high-quality questions…put the focus on what you can ask yourself that will shift you to the direction of where you want to go” Certified Stress-reduction specialist, certified transformational coach, certified yoga instructor, certified interfaith minister and certified laughter leader, Kim McIntyre is definitely certified in helping reduce stress in your life and help you come into a joyful being. Kim started out with a simple mission, and that is to eliminate her own stress. She realized that she was more productive without stress. Through her search for solutions to her own issues, she na...2019-05-0845 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderBreathe and Laugh With Kim McIntyre“Ask yourself high-quality questions…put the focus on what you can ask yourself that will shift you to the direction of where you want to go” Certified Stress-reduction specialist, certified transformational coach, certified yoga instructor, certified interfaith minister and certified laughter leader, Kim McIntyre is definitely certified in helping reduce stress in your life and help you come into a joyful being. Kim started out with a simple mission, and that is to eliminate her own stress. She realized that she was more productive without stress. Through her search for solutions to her own issues, she na...2019-05-0745 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderKim's Q1 2019 Reading List Kim Sutton has dedicated 2019 to increased self-care and personal development. In this episode, she shares the books she read in the first quarter, and the takeaways she took from each. You're invited to find the show notes, resources and transcription for this episode at https://thekimsutton.com/pp559 2019-04-1115 min
Positive ProductivityKim's Q1 2019 Reading ListKim Sutton has dedicated 2019 to increased self-care and personal development. In this episode, she shares the books she read in the first quarter, and the takeaways she took from each. You're invited to find the show notes, resources and transcription for this episode at https://thekimsutton.com/pp5592019-04-1115 min
Positive ProductivityGetting Shit Done vs. Prioritized Purposeful ActionsKim Sutton was recently inspired to rename her "Get Shit Done" list. Listen to learn why, as well as what the change has meant for her productivity. You're invited to find the show notes, resources and transcription for this episode at https://thekimsutton.com/pp555.2019-03-2806 min
Positive ProductivityGetting Caught Up in Our Cinderella TaleAs we work to grow, personally and professionally, it's important to be mindful about the circumstances - internal and external - which may hold us back. Listen as Kim Sutton shares a few ways she's been caught up in her own Cinderella tale, and how you can prevent doing the same. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp547.2019-02-2809 min
Positive ProductivityLetting Go of Whats Not Working in Our LivesMaintaining physical, emotional and financial health requires letting go of what's not working in our lives. Listen as Kim Sutton shares a few recent experiences, and challenges you to make room for good. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp5392019-01-3107 min
Positive ProductivityYoga Like Never Before with Shanthi Yogini“Yogaha is the science of how to live right. It is very important to incorporate it in every aspect of our life.” -Shanthi Yogini The vital question: What really is Yoga? Many are aware of what Yoga is but only a few understand what it really is or how it should be done. Today’s interview with Yoga Teacher-Trainer and #1 International Best-Selling Author, Shanthi Yogini will bring us back to the authenticity of Yoga and how we can all benefit from it. Started out as a software engineer, Shanthi Yogini was giving back as much to the...2019-01-0846 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderYoga Like Never Before with Shanthi Yogini“Yogaha is the science of how to live right. It is very important to incorporate it in every aspect of our life.” -Shanthi Yogini The vital question: What really is Yoga? Many are aware of what Yoga is but only a few understand what it really is or how it should be done. Today’s interview with Yoga Teacher-Trainer and #1 International Best-Selling Author, Shanthi Yogini will bring us back to the authenticity of Yoga and how we can all benefit from it. Started out as a software engineer, Shanthi Yogini was giving back as much to the s...2019-01-0846 min
Positive ProductivityWaking Up Our Leadership Potential with Cody Dakota WootenCody Dakota Wooten and Kim Sutton discuss multiple facets of leadership, including mentorship, communication, delegation, self-care and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp5302019-01-011h 01
Positive ProductivityChange Your Mindset with Kim Ades“What do you really really want?... What would your life be like if you didn't ever have what you really really wanted?... So why don't you have what you really really want?” While she owned her own software company, Kim Ades, Founder and President of Frame of Mind Coaching, and her team discovered what one key performance indicator made for a better hiring choice. Later, Kim was recruited to a coaching company but something felt off. Listen as Kim Ades shares with Kim her discovery of what interferes with people reaching their goals, what emotional resilience is and...2018-10-2345 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderChange Your Mindset with Kim Ades“What do you really really want?... What would your life be like if you didn't ever have what you really really wanted?... So why don't you have what you really really want?” While she owned her own software company, Kim Ades, Founder and President of Frame of Mind Coaching, and her team discovered what one key performance indicator made for a better hiring choice. Later, Kim was recruited to a coaching company but something felt off. Listen as Kim Ades shares with Kim her discovery of what interferes with people reaching their goals, what emotional resilience is and...2018-10-2345 min
Positive ProductivityKim Trosper,Corporate Trainer and Women's Empowerment Coach“Remember that you are worthy. You are worthy to have, you are worthy to be, you are worthy to do whatever you want in your life. And to remember love YOU first.” Kim Trosper, who is a Corporate Trainer and Empowerment Coach, was told when she was young that children were to be seen but not heard and that she was selfish; this stuck with her. In her 20’s she volunteered, worked with homeless, and became a foster parent. Eventually she adopted two children and had one biological child. Kim shares that after many years filled with major...2018-09-1038 min
Positive ProductivityKim O’Neill, Personal Empowerment, Interview Confident Coach and Radio Show Host from Kim O'Neill Coaching"It takes courage not to lie."Kim O'Neill was a crime analyst but now works as personal development coach with professionals and youth. Listen as we discuss how important self-confidence is with kids, our important role as parents, personal development practices and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp398 Highlights: 2:43 Kim O'Neill describes her work13:11 You are not taught to be a mom, you just know how to love and then you just do your best from there22:51 Put sleep back into y...2018-06-2458 min
Positive ProductivityRina Shinn, Owner and Medical Director of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery and Spa“Our point is to become a psychiatrist with a knife, actually." A Harvard graduate, a trauma surgeon, and now the owner and medical director of Adonis Cosmetic Surgery and Spa, Dr. Rina Shinn was a real go-getter from the start. She graduated Harvard in just two years and went on to have a successful career as a trauma surgeon and Chief of Surgery. When her hospital faulted, she was forced to make a tough decision: go back into trauma surgery, working up to 100 hours a week, and give up her personal life with a one year old at ho...2018-06-2037 min
Positive ProductivityTaking Care of Tech with Brandy LawsonBrandy Lawson and Kim Sutton dive deep into the topics you need to know tech-wise when running an online business. We cover choosing the right systems (including CRMs and web hosting) as well as the importance of website security and backups. In addition, we also discuss aspirational software syndrome, shiny object syndrome, and other challenges entrepreneurs face tech-wise when growing their businesses. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp190.2017-11-2839 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderTaking Care of Tech with Brandy LawsonBrandy Lawson and Kim Sutton dive deep into the topics you need to know tech-wise when running an online business. We cover choosing the right systems (including CRMs and web hosting) as well as the importance of website security and backups. In addition, we also discuss aspirational software syndrome, shiny object syndrome, and other challenges entrepreneurs face tech-wise when growing their businesses. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp190.2017-11-2139 min
Positive ProductivityFinding Out Who We Want To Be with Jonathan DeYoeJonathan DeYoe and Kim Sutton have an incredible conversation about how important it is to know WHO we want to be, not WHAT we want to be. Jonathan also shares what is means to be a conscientious person while growing wealth. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp146.2017-10-1533 min
Positive ProductivityNot Doing It Alone with Mykella Van CootenMykella Van Cooten and Kim Sutton chat about the tasks and systems involved in producing a podcast, the importance of a team, multitasking and more! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp144.2017-10-1323 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderFinding Out Who We Want To Be with Jonathan DeYoeJonathan DeYoe and Kim Sutton have an incredible conversation about how important it is to know WHO we want to be, not WHAT we want to be. Jonathan also shares what is means to be a conscientious person while growing wealth. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp1462017-10-0833 min
Positive ProductivityPushing Past Fears with R Shawn McBrideR Shawn McBride and Kim Sutton have a fascinating discussion about his journey through the career world, how to push past fears and society's beliefs of who we should be, and the importance of being authentic in our relationships and marketing. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp130.2017-09-2934 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderBe Unstoppable! with Stefania Dalle PezzeStefania Dalle Pezze and Kim Sutton discuss the celebrations and challenges that accompany building a business as a mom and as an employee. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp106.2017-08-2923 min
Positive ProductivityThe Pinot Noir That Wrote A Book with Maria FelipeMaria Felipe shares the fabulous story of how a glass of Pinot Noir accidentally led to her writing her book, Live Your Happy. Maria and Kim Sutton also discuss what it means to "live your happy", how to ignore the cuckoo voice, and what Maria's writing process looked like. Subscribe today! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp100 Check out our new site at https://www.members.thekimsutton.com 2017-08-1032 min
Positive ProductivityMaking Your Passion Possible with Derrick KwaCreator & host of Passion Blueprint, Derrick Kwa, shares inspirational stories of entrepreneurs with Kim Sutton and encourages listeners to do what you love. Subscribe now & be inspired by his journey and valuable advice! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp098.2017-08-0830 min
Positive ProductivityLiving Your Dreams with Erin ZimmermanErin Zimmerman reminds you that living your dream shouldn’t be something you put off for “someday.” Erin & host Kim Sutton discuss this as well as social media etiquette and discretion, the attitude of gratitude, the importance of building rapport with your audience & MUCH more! Get the show notes & transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp094.2017-08-0242 min
Positive ProductivityThe Path to a Book Launch with Angela J. FordAngela J. Ford shares experiences and advice she has gained during her journey as an International Bestselling author of epic fantasy novels, an entrepreneur, a marketing expert, and a musician. Join Angela and host Kim Sutton by subscribing today! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp0922017-08-0140 min
Positive ProductivityImpact Before Income with Tanya PatxotTanya Patxot and Kim Sutton discuss how important it is to focus on impacting and helping the people immediately around you before worrying about money. Subscribe today! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp090.2017-04-2633 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderBeyond Bound and Broken with Ria StoryListen as Ria Story shares with host Kim Sutton how she survived sexual abuse at the hands of her father, the impact it had on her adult life, and her new book P.R.I.M.E. Time, the foundation of a positive and productive day. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp088.2017-04-0542 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderReleasing Emotional Baggage with Sania GreenListen as Kim Sutton & Sania Green discuss releasing emotional baggage, the act of forgiveness & impact versus income. Download & subscribe today! From a teen mom & a victim of domestic abuse to a thriving digital nomad. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp086.2017-04-0327 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderA Cure for Content with Brogan MicallefKim Sutton & Brogan Micallef discuss the importance of including your passions while building your business - think Jane Austen meets Content Strategy! They also discuss marketing methods which push you but don't drain you. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp084. 2017-03-3050 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderUnleash Your Greatness with Kelly Roach CoachingKim Sutton & Kelly Roach discuss the obstacles business owners face when lacking confidence, the systems every business owner needs to establish, & how our only limitations to success come from within. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp082.2017-03-2827 min
Positive ProductivityTalking about Neuro Linguistic Programming with Gretchen MallGretchen Mall and Kim Sutton have a fascinating chat about Neuro Linguistic Programming, social selling, celebrating your wins, and finding a healthy balance between busy-ness and productivity. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp076.2017-03-2042 min
Positive ProductivityEmotional Freedom and Positivity with Fatema KarimFatema Karim and Kim Sutton discuss Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Biz Empowered University & positivity. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp074.2017-03-1626 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderDiscovering your Potential, Prosperity & Purpose with Coach Frederick West"Coach" Frederick West joins Kim Sutton to share his entrepreneurial journey and to describe how he can help you find your Potential, your Prosperity and your Purpose as a Christian Life & Business Coach and Founder of Life Faith First. Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp070.2017-03-101h 00
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderNo Quit Living with Christopher WirthKim Sutton and guest Christopher Wirth of No Quit Living chat about speaking, coaching, podcasts and the benefit of helping others. Download and listen today! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp068.2017-03-0838 min
Positive Productivity6 Ways to Journal to Lead a More Positive and Productive LifeKim Sutton shares a few of the ways she uses her journal to fill her day with Positive Productivity. For the show notes, please visit https://thekimsutton.com/pp0612017-02-2708 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not Harder6 Ways to Journal to Lead a More Positive and Productive LifeKim Sutton shares a few of the ways she uses her journal to fill her day with Positive Productivity. For the show notes, please visit https://thekimsutton.com/pp061.2017-02-2208 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderGood Closers Don't Have Skinny Kids with Paul SokolJoin host Kim Sutton and guest Paul Sokol, an Automation Expert, as they discuss the importance of doing thorough market research prior to launching a new product & making a good close during a sales pitch. Get the show notes and transcriptions at https://thekimsutton.com/pp0522017-02-0927 min
Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderKim Sutton's BackgroundIn this episode, I share my own background and my family’s journey into entrepreneurship. If you can take anything away from this episode, what I want you to know is that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to! Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp001.2016-10-0214 min