Positive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive I | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Earlier this week I sent out an email with links that didn't work. Listen to learn about redirect links and 404 pages, and how you should (or shouldn't) use them in your business!

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"Tap in to your authenticity."

Lisa received a degree in languages and moved to Spain where she taught in a school of psychologists. As she became more involved, she became increasingly fascinated. Listen as we discuss Lisa's journey and the discoveries which came from it.

Highlights include: 3:20 Gratitude - We discuss the importance -- and lack of -- gratitude, for ourselves AND others 11:40 Forward thinking vs. past thinking 18:30 The three core human needs 27:15 Three ways to think about work 35:25 Forgiveness - Lisa and I discuss the necessity of forgiveness

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Facebook and Twitter have (again) made big changes to their algorithms/terms of service. Listen to how I'm pushing through and why!

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"Keep your business as simple as you can to get done what you want to get done."

Amy spent 15+ years in finance and was making over 6-figures, however she burnt herself out. She realized she was building others' wealth and not her own, and she wanted more out of life. Listen as Amy and I share an amusing conversation about entrepreneurship, Amy's journey, books, movies, telemarketers, tools and more!

Highlights: 03:30 - Amy and I discuss the word, "hustle" 05:50 - We chat about gross vs. net income and the resources needed when hitting higher gross income levels 10:10 - Masterminds. We chat about the importance and qualities of a good one 17:00 - Shiny Object Syndrome -- and how to overcome it to simplify and systemize our businesses 20:38 - Amy shares the tools she uses in her business 24:40 - No more customer service confusion! 28:10 - Here how my husband handles calls from telemarketers 30:40 - Our reading lists 39:00 - I share the horrifying and hilarious story of my first movie date with my husband

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Parentpreneurs, I know we face our own set of entrepreneurial struggles. As if being a parent OR being a business owner wasn't hard enough, when you mix them together it can be... interesting. Listen as I share recent happenings from my house!

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Jenn has been a writer since high school, and has an amazing story to share! From living on the streets to becoming a journalist, being the mother of 18 kids to facing a job loss, Jenn has faced her share of struggles -- and overcome!

Highlights of our chat include: 4:33 Jenn discusses her thoughts about the word "busy" 7:55 Jenn shares how books are NOT money making 16:30 We chat about how women/mothers often don't cut themselves enough slack -- despite an abundance of effort 18:00 Deliberate times - Jenn discusses the importance of scheduling the activities which are important to us 25:40 We chat about the importance of figuring out what DOES work for you. Jenn also shares about her life as a minimalist.

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In the last month, my team and coaches both opened my eyes to low hanging fruit I was missing in my business.... An obvious source of extra income. Listen as I share what this additional income stream is, and how you can consider setting up the same for you.

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"When we feel good, our work will be good."

As a student, Christine often dealt with anxiety and procrastination issues. After leading a procrastination workshop, however, her eyes were opened to a new way of working -- for both herself and others.

Listen as Christine and I chat about stalling due to perfectionism, the need to focus on big rocks rather than minute tasks, accountability, productivity tools and more!

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I know what it's like to be too proud to ask for help. Believe me, I do. Sometimes, however, we need to suck it up and be honest with where we are, and the help we need to get to where we want to go. Tune in as I discuss!

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"Wake up and end each day thinking of all the things that are amazing in your life."

Melonie was a corporate attorney for years, however she realized she held no passion for the profession and wanted to give back to society in some way. After having her first daughter, she looked for a fitness solution for new moms and realized a void in the market. Fe Fit was born. Listen to hear where Melonie's entrepreneurial journey has gone since!

Melonie and I share a fun chat about pregnancy and motherhood, the product development and manufacturing processes, and much more!

Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp290.