Positive Productivity With Kim Sutton

Thank you, my listeners, for supporting me through the first 200 episodes! In this super-short solo-show, I share my gratitude along with some of the show stats. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp199.

Jane was the Chief Swine Officer at Piggy Plan, a company providing paper mache piggy banks to fundraising organizations when she realized her life needed to change. In this episode, Jane shares the story of her transformation from drab housewife to fab, hot wife. Jane and I are all in this chat about sexuality, eroticism, and the importance of knowing ourselves and recognizing our deepest desires. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp198.

Do you have a charity that you would love support more than you already do? What if I could help? Listen to how my not meeting my weekly goals may be able to do just that. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp197.

Andy Molinsky was a professor for a number of years before he realized he wanted to do something more. He wrote "Global Dexterity", and a few years later, "Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone." Andy shares the pain points commonly associated with stepping outside our comfort zone, including authenticity, likeability, confidence, and resentment. In addition, Andy and I chat about our own struggles and the best strategies and resources to use when pushing past the borders of our comfort zone. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp196.

For so much of the first five years of my business I was working too close to my current task rather than considering the bigger goals. Are you doing the same? If so, this episode is for you! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp195.

"We knew we couldn't build our business without help. We just had to find the right kind of help." Shane and Jocelyn were school teachers living the "good enough" life when a family situation made them rethink their entire life. After making a few life changes - including spending, housing and how they spent their time - they were able to quit their jobs to be full-time business owners. Today they teach other families to do the same in the Flipped Lifestyle community. Jocelyn, Shane and I dive deep into a discussion about our families, children, businesses and more. We chat about momma and dada guilt, daycares, building and growing our businesses, and the great successes that can come from small initial sacrifices. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp194.

As an Infusionsoft Certified Partner and Certified Digital Marketing Professional, new clients often come to me with marketing campaigns that aren't converting as well as they had hoped. In this episode, I share 5 simple ways you can boost the performance of your marketing campaigns and assets. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp193.

"You want clients who 1) you know you'll be able to serve, 2) who will take your guidance, and 3) are like-minded." After going through a major health scare at 40, Michael lost his job, his house was foreclosed, and his car was repossessed. During his recovery, he realized he needed to set up boundaries in his life - and teach business leaders to do the same. Michael and I share many of the challenges we've faced, including the pressures associated with working a corporate job, recognizing our most productive time of the day, and the oxymoron was referred to as "time management." Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp192.

Do you ever feel like your role as a small business owner is synonymous with "firefighter"? In this episode, I discuss why we need to resign from the role as a firefighter -- and prevent ourselves from assuming that role in the first place! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp191.

Brandy 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.

Are you a mompreneur or ladypreneur? If so, you may appreciate this episode. In it, I share one of the indicators that I haven't allowed myself adequate time for self-care. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp189.

"We've got to treat people like people." Kenneth Bator works with clients to create culture employees enjoy working in and customers enjoy returning to. His B+C+S system stands for Brand + Culture + Strategy and Alignment, and in this episode, we chat about just that! We discuss the cultures of several well-known businesses, the importance of bringing experts onto our team, standard operating procedures, and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp188.

Gossiping is a waste of time and energy. Listen to why you need to stop -- if not significantly decrease your quantity of gossip. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp187.

"You never know if you're a conversation away from a $1 million idea." Candice started her entrepreneurial journey as the owner of a jewelry boutique. After watching her sales soar - as well as a friend's sales soar - as a result of her social media strategies, Candice started her current business. Today, Candice helps clients cultivate relationships on social media, thus increasing sales. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp186.

This year, I made the most substantial investment in my business ever - a mastermind. Within just the first month, I've been reminded/taught the importance of valuing my time and charging appropriately. Listen in as I share more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp185.

"All Fluff + No Meat= No Money" Katrina Sawa started her career in marketing and through learning and growth transformed into a business strategist. In our fun and enlightening chat, we discuss a variety of business tools including online schedulers, website, and Google apps, and also about tactful marketing and networking strategies -- and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp184.

Today I'm challenging you to share your happiness with the world around you. Tune in to the place/experience that makes you happiest, bottle it up and share your happiness with those who need it most! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp183.

"It's amazing how much humor there is in all this stuff if we just look for it." CJ Grace moved to the United States to work with her husband in their publishing business, however as most of our lives do, CJ's life presented her with a few challenges. Listen to hear how CJ has become a student of life's absurdities as a result of infidelity and a struggle with cancer. We also discuss the importance of sleep, a positive mindset, sense of humor and more! Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp182.

Last night as I was drifting to sleep, I found peace. Listen to hear how and why I believe it happened, and most importantly, why now. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp181.

Mellissa Seaman was a Stanford educated business litigation attorney who accidentally became psychic after giving birth to her second child. In this episode, Mellissa shares her journey, including how her Shaman and attorney sides merged to create the business she has today. Mellissa works with business leaders - including Fortune 500 CEOs - to help them create systems and strategies to magnify and monetize their soul gifts. Mellissa and I also chat about how sometimes we need to let our idea downloads go so we can finish what we're already working on, as well as about how religious people can overcome concerns about the intuitive and "woo-woo" side of life. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp180.