Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? If so, do us all a favor and go back to bed! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp479

“I spend my life asking people to tell me stories. As a result I get to hear stories and I get to be reminded about my own stories. So if you can just be a person who makes space for others to speak, I think that’s a beautiful thing.”   Matthew Dicks is first a father of two and a husband, followed by an elementary school teacher for 20 years, a writer and novelist, and also a storyteller. Join Kim as Matthew shares with her some pointers he teaches in his classes on storytelling, how he always makes time for his children, and how he occasionally lets his inner kid’s dreams come true. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp478 Highlights: 00:54 Father and husband first 03:44 Launching Speak Up 10:10 How to tell a better story 20:21 Cutting out the “Just give me one more minute” 29:58 Connect with strangers and cry 37:25 Ice cream for breakfast

Do you allow your team to shine or are you keeping them hidden in the background? Listen in as I discuss having a team and how they can help you blossom! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp477

“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 challenges, due to the mental health of one of her adoptive children, she had to make a very difficult decision. Listen in as Kim Trosper opens up to Kim about her incredible journey, how her work transitioned into coaching, and how she was deemed “Queen of Stinkin Thinkin”. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp476 Highlights: 01:00 Labeled as “selfish” 04:35 “You can’t give from an empty cup” 9:00 Working with a major challenge

As a mom of five and small business owner, I often find myself pulled in 18 gazillion directions. Amazingly, however, kids and clients create similar challenges. Listen to hear what I mean! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp475

“I wanted to inspire people with magic and teach how magicians think. The magician’s mindset is all about making the impossible possible in your own life and being productive with it.” At the age of four Victoria Mavis had her first contact with magic. On her seventh birthday she received her first magic set and performed her first stage show. Now, a world known magician, podcast host and author, Victoria shares with Kim about the art of improvising, clearing out your mind with meditation, and the magic behind podcasting. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp474 Highlights: 00:56 It was magic at the age of four 5:04 Dreamt of having her own show 7:57 Scripts and the art of improvising 15:12 Journaling 23:28 Podcasting is a magical world 32:47 Unleashing the endless possibilities of podcasting 37:45 A sense of purpose 40:53 The next ninety

I’m often asked how I “do it all.” Truth be told, I don’t. I have Team Awesome supporting me and doing most of it. Listen as I share who’s on my team and what they all do! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp473

“So if you go for it and you have persistence and resilience and surround yourself with a tribe of people I think that either the short term or long term you will be successful.” Amani Robert, the Chief Musical Curator from The Amani Experience, knew for a long time that he wanted to become a DJ before actually starting his own business and pursuing his dream. In the meantime he finished school and joined Corporate America and worked for Marriott at many different locations. During his corporate journey he had the opportunity to watch and take notes on DJ’s wherever he happened to be located. After moving to California he finally took the plunge and started his business on the side and now is a full time DJ, music producer, and professor. Listen in as Amani joins Kim to discuss his biggest lesson learned, you can do a lot but you can’t do it all, and what DJing as a profession is like! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp472 Highlights: 00:52 Growing up in h

Despite all the episodes where I tell you to sleep, today I have contradictory advice… When You’re On a Roll… Rock It! Listen to hear what I mean! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp471

“Figure out what it is that you should be doing, that you know you’re not doing, that could make your professional or personal life just a little bit better. Find a way to make sure you do it.” Bestselling author and CEO of People G2 and ChrisPDyer.com, Chris Patrick Dyer started his company that performs pre-employment screenings, tenant screenings, and all things people related in 2001. After realizing that the culture was broken within his company, Chris took the time to evaluate his business and decided to eliminate the water cooler chat and all typical office situations and become a 100% remote business. Tune in as Kim and Chris discuss how culture should complement your company, background checks are good for knowing your risks but also can validate accomplishments, and hiring for personality versus skills. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp470 Highlights: 00:50 Being THE leader of a company 7:44 Culture within his company 11:31 Hiring for personalit

Earlier this summer, I shared with you my 12-week summer challenge. In this episode, I’ll share how I did. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp469

“Your goal as a professional is to simply be a little bit better tomorrow than you are today.” Wanting to start his own business, CJ McClanahan was introduced to a franchise broker who introduced him to the business coaching world. Now a business coach, author, and Podcaster, CJ coaches and trains executives on defining their success so that they are able to enjoy their journey. Tune is as Kim and CJ discuss how systems allow CJ to scale clients, his podcast show, and how consciously being grateful is important to practice. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp468 Highlights: 1:05 Introduced to the coaching world 7:20 Systematized just about everything 12:39 Professional speaking and Success 2.0 19:23 The dilemma of over achievers 25:46 Practicing gratitude 30:34 Two Rule Pledge

In the six years I have been in business, I have engaged in several barter agreements. Listen as I share the pros and cons, and how you can make a barter more favorable for both parties! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp467

“Personal development is not the most important thing, it’s the only thing that matters in terms of being able to grow your life and grow your business.” Jack Gibson knew at a young age that the normal life of going to school, getting a job, and working to have security wasn’t what he wanted. He started his first business (which has been a success) in college and was running a million dollar company from his dorm room. Now, the Cofounder of High Return Real Estate, purchases distressed properties and flips them. Listen in as Kim and Jack discuss their similar upbringings, how hindsight is always 20/20, and Jack’s journey into real estate. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp466 Highlights: 1:38 Jack’s background 8:19 The entrepreneurs in them: products of the family and lifestyle they grew up in? 16:43 Lessons learned along the way 20:44 Jack’s journey into real estate 25:15 Cryptocurrency, a safe investment? 36:17 What High Return Real Estate does 44:01 The

Are your respecting and protecting your time? To maximize our productivity on any given day, we need to stop being afraid to determine and verbalize our hard stops. Listen as I explain! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp465

“People can give us their opinions and their advice but for me the biggest guidance is what comes from the divine within us.” After not feeling fulfilled with a college degree, great job, health, and vitality, Christy Whitman sought a deeper meaning in life and once she made that her intention she found it. Now she is a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and founder of Quantum Success Coaching Academy and feeling like she is living her dream life. Listen in as Kim and Christy talk about how every mistake is an opportunity to grow, words that would be best to eliminate from your vocabulary, and how Christy has no “have to’s” in life. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp464 Highlights: 00:43 Having it all but not feeling fulfilled 09:44 Returning clients back to themselves 16:30 Procrastination is a behavior rooted in lack 21:13 Do only the things you love to do and bring yourself joy 36:11 “Big Girl Book” 43:02 That moment where Christy knew what she w

Today’s episode was inspired by a conversation with a team member where we joked about the land mines (aka toys) our kids leave lying around. Taking it a step further, however, I want you to think about the landmines you have or still drop in your business. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp463

“Money is the byproduct of the effort you put in.” From a young child wanting to work on a paper route, to a technician, and now business owner helping other companies develop successful systems and solutions of their own, Terry Ogburn from Ogburn’s Business Solutions, shares his journey and the steps that got him to where he is now. Giving free time and how we can build from it, turning your organizational chart upside down, and four areas that you need to be disciplined in your life and business are some key topics that Kim and Terry discuss. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp462 Highlights: 1:08 From working his own paper route to business owner 4:42 Four areas you need to be disciplined in 11:30 Listen to your customer, you will make better decisions 16:23 A free gift 28:39 Introduce your team members to your culture 38:38 Practice learning

Sometimes, the simplest contraptions in our life or business can make a HUGE difference in our quality of life or work. Listen to hear how a $2 purchase has made all the difference for me! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp461

“Everybody thinks real estate is about finding good deals. I argue that good deals are made, not found.” Eddie Lorin, the founder of Impact Housing REIT, tends to the under dogs, as he is one himself. By putting himself through UCLA and becoming successful in real estate he has the ability to transform neglected apartment communities into affordable treasures. Eddie shares with Kim that his goal is to make sure that all people have the opportunity to make a difference, your net worth is not your self-worth, and how he is able to manage 3-4,000 units that he owns. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp460 Highlights: 00:48 An underdog at heart 5:20 How Eddie began his business 10:47 The stigma with income based rental communities 17:42 Eddie’s goals 20:25  Anyone can invest now- not just the wealthy 23:08 The management of over 3,000 units