Positive Productivity

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  • PP 621: Evaluating Opportunity Costs with Sam Lui

    After a stress-related incident sidelined Sam Lui in the late 2000's, he found himself at home caring for his children. It didn't take him long to realize he had been so focused on his work, that he had estranged himself from his kids, and committed to changing this for the long term.

    Sam's entrepreneurial journey, like so many others, has been an evolution. Today, Sam is the owner of Agency Cinco and LocalAssist.co, where he supports clients with search engine optimization and website maintenance.

    Listen as Sam and Kim chat about integrity, parentpreneurship, boundaries and more!

    03:15 The importance of connection 08:47 Stepping back to become closer 12:54 Employment | Daddy | Entrepreneur Differentiators 23:47 Integrity 26:04 Not everyone is going to like everything 27:24 Personal integrity 31:40 Managing stress 33:50 Being at the beck and call of others 36:21 Pomodoro Technique and Pareto Principle

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    51 min
  • PP 620: Showing Up and Being Authentic as an Influencer with Keri Murphy

    "It's not about being liked. It's about standing for something and allowing those people to follow you." - Keri Murphy

    Our guest today, Keri Murphy, has over 30 years experience on-camera, and over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Founder of Inspired Living.

    Listen as Keri and Kim debunk the myths about perfection, flaunting, over-sharing and connecting to our audience. As an added bonus, Keri shares her formula for content creation. Get your pen and paper ready and get inspired to record your next videos!

    02:37 Flaunting 04:07 When numbers can be important 05:37 The need to be liked 07:47 Relating to perfect 10:58 People who don't resonate 17:22 Formula for Content Creation 26:16 Five Types of Videos you use in your business 28:48 Authenticity vs. transparency 40:35 When to start

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    46 min
  • PP 619: The Merge of Alignment and Integrity with David Adelson

    Have you ever wondered if you were doing the right thing? Have you wondered if you are on the correct life path or what your purpose of life is? In today's episode, Kim dives deep into conversation with David Adelson to discuss alignment, integrity, and the intersection of the two.

    Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp619.

    49 min
  • PP 618: Seeing Entrepreneurial Ideas Through to Reality with Millie Blackwell

    Millie 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.

    46 min
  • PP 617: Cooperative 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 credit unions and corporate banking for entrepreneurs.

    02:02 Figuring it out 04:00 The difference between a credit union and a corporate bank 08:23 The history of credit unions 18:18 The initial focus of credit unions in America 20:46 The difference between getting a business loan at a credit union and getting a business loan at a corporate bank 22:47 Kim's family's struggle with getting a mortgage 24:54 What MBFS does 28:25 How Kim built her first business the wrong way

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    42 min
  • PP 616: Get Out of Your Own Damn Way with Donnie Boivin

    What 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.

    1 hr 11 min
  • PP 615: Building Your Online Presence as a Thought Leader with Lorianne Vaughn-Speaks

    After 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.

    58 min
  • PP 614: Transforming Pain into Purpose With Ed Squire

    Ed Squire was sexually abused multiple times as a child, and for years he hid his story. After suffering a meltdown, he realized he could no longer stay silent.

    Ed is the Founder of MeTooWhatNow, a non-profit focused on helping individuals thrive after life trauma.

    Join Kim and Ed as they share their Faith, stories of resilience, and the importance of sharing our message and impacting the world through our experiences.

    Get the show notes and transcription at https://thekimsutton.com/pp614.

    1 hr 2 min
  • PP 613: Upleveling Your Consulting Practice with Michael Zipursky

    Michael 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.

    52 min

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