Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

Today I have a challenge for you. Stop trying, and start DOING! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp219.

After finding himself in a sales executive position, Thom realized he wanted to do something bigger. Listen as Thom shares the story of how he became a sought-after speaker, author and eventually podcaster. Thom and I discuss the lean, struggle days of our businesses, how the life of a speaker isn't as glamorous as one may think, how saying "No" isn't always the best decision, and much much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp218.

As a business owner and mom of five, I need to be especially careful how I spend every moment of every day. Listen to hear a few of the tools and tricks I use to maximize my efficiency and productivity. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp217.

"You can't truly give somebody the love that they need until you have filled up your own love cup." Sam and Patrick were married just shy of 10 years when they separated. During 11+ months apart, they both grew, and they reunited before turning in their (signed) divorce papers. Tune in to hear Sam, Patrick and I chat about how they are helping couples create healthier, lasting relationships. We discuss kids, communication, finances, self-love and respect and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp216.

I was in business for almost four years before I began the transition into soul satisfying work. Listen to hear how I did it and how you can too. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp215.

After being an urban forester for 25 years, Elizabeth realized the job wasn't as fulfilling as it once was. She now works with executives to help them manage their stress by reconnecting with nature. Elizabeth and I chat about our entrepreneurial journeys, the importance of passion in our work, how ridiculously disconnected our modern society is, and much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp214.

I don't have many pet peeves (maybe two?), however, the one that's getting under my skin right now is coaches who want prospects to max out their credit cards to hire them. Hear my thoughts about this pet peeve in this episode. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp213.

Ruth was a successful business owner when she moved cross country to take care of her own aging parents. While she thought she could juggle her business and caretaking, she ended up losing her business. Ruth now helps small businesses thrive as the owners spend 20+ hours a week caring for aging parents. Listen as we chat about the need to be working ON our business rather than IN it, how to navigate the elder care system, how many years the stress of caregiving takes off our lives and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp212.

How responsive are you? Are you building your rapport by responding to messages you receive? Or are you stunting your growth by casting them off with an, Eh...? Listen to hear my thoughts! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp211.

After passing away due to a stomach aneurysm, Paula was turned back by her father and told to find her Why. At the time, Paula was in the midst of major life change and realized she was supposed to do more. We chat about finding your deep down purpose, mindset, burnout, Chronic Idea Disorder, the need to say "No" and much, much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp210.

Over the past couple of years I have greatly shifted the people who I consider to be my personal mentors. Tune in to hear why! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp209.

Sophia has had quite the entrepreneurial journey, starting with a live-action role-playing game camp for teens and adults (which she still runs!) and then to becoming an embodiment expert. Listen in as we chat about relationships, productivity, transparency and so much more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp208.

Despite meshing really well with the host, I was recently turned down for a virtual summit because of the size of my email list. Listen as I explain why I believe numbers like this are vanity numbers. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp207.

Paul and his cousin, Lehman Riley, launched Papa Lemon Books in 2004. Using their grandfather as the primary character, Papa Lemon Books share historical stories with children. In our chat, Paul shares how he transitioned from working full time in sales with Disney to focusing full-time on building the Papa Lemon brand. We chat about the common misconceptions wannabe entrepreneurs have about entrepreneurship, the lessons we've learned along our entrepreneurial journeys, and why educating the younger generations about genealogy and history is so important. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp206.

Taking care of clean laundry is with no doubt the least favorite chore in my house. And sorting socks? Hell no! It just doesn't happen! Listen as I share why I'd rather wear mis-matched socks. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp205.

"The best answer is to know who you are, know your true purpose in life, and really be authentic and in line with that." Melinda shares how she transitioned from being a journalist to founding Verifeed, a social intelligence platform. We discuss the importance of knowing who our clients and customers are, what their desires are, where they hang out and how we can best connect with them on a personal level. We also chat about ROA - Return on Authenticity. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp204.

My husband and I have been no stranger to living in scarcity mode. In this episode, I share a few of the steps you can take to get out of scarcity mindset and begin living an abundant life. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp203.

"When we go through something hard, we have a choice. We can choose to be broken, we can choose to be bitter, or we can choose to be better." Marie and I share the deepest conversation of the Positive Productivity podcast to date. We share how tragedies in our families guided us on our entrepreneurial paths. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp202.

My family has been no stranger to holiday adversity, and as such, I have not been a stranger to holiday anxiety. In this episode, I share three techniques to help you overcome holiday anxiety. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp201.

Jeremy and I have a blast in this extremely conversational episode! Jeremy shares how he transitioned from being a college professor to building his career in the podcasting industry. And then we dive into how we got bit by the podcasting bug, characteristics of bad podcast guests, our feelings about staff meetings and a whole lot more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp200.