"Take personal responsibility for your own progress." -William Hung Rejections in real life are more painful than a big fat "NO" from Simon Cowell. But what if you received both? If you're a fan of American Idol, you'll love today's conversation with William Hung. You may remember him from season 3 with his version of "She Bangs" and how he raise to fame after receiving that dreaded "NO". If you're wondering what he's doing now, you'll be surprised to know that he's serving on a different stage as a motivational speaker. He helps his clients uncover and share their inspiring stories to the world.  In this episode, Kim and William talk about facing rejection with grace, "gamifying" your business, life hacks to be more free, and a better way to look at mistakes. If you're thinking of becoming a speaker one day, listen as William shares the secret to a good speak in presentation!  Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights:   03:52 Exploring The World Of Speaking 08:58 Professional Poker Player 14:15 Word NO Is Not The End 19:20 Champion By Choice 24:14 Be Open To New Ideas 31:28 New Opportunities 34:35 Turn Stories To Inspiration 35:58 Mistakes: Own It!

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PP 681: Choose to be the Champion of Your Life with William Hung

"To be successful, it doesn't require resources. It requires being resourceful." - Brandon Fong The solution to your sales pickles is here! This week, Kim interviews Brandon Fong, an Entrepreneur, Marketer, Author, & World Traveler. Brandon is currently on a mission to help 10,000 millennial entrepreneurs achieve success without sacrificing their health and family. Kim and Brandon talks about the power of connection, intelligent hustle, fear-setting exercise for decision making, and building value in your personal and professional life. Brandon also shares the common mistakes entrepreneurs make in expanding their network, how to uncover surface level feedback, and why every entrepreneur must cultivate resourcefulness. Tune in and hear Brandon's 3 Step Magic Formula for developing authentic connections!   Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights:   02:48 From Self-conscious To Entrepreneur 08:48 Intelligent Hustle & Unintelligent Hustle 12:25 Entrepreneurship In College 18:40 Fear Setting Exercise 21:46 7-Figure Millennials 23:5 Do Not Let Your Past Control You 32:13 Magic Connection Method 41:35 Dig Deeper To The Real Issues With Conversation 47:11 Wedding Postponed 51:27 Continue Growing Even With COVID

PP 679: Don't Hustle Hard- Hustle Smart! with Brandon Fong

“We are all meant to sleep well. It’s just a matter of figuring it out and turning that around.” - Martha Lewis  Are you sleeping as much as you should?? For many, getting a good night's sleep is a constant struggle. There are some who stay up late to finish work while others face a constant battle with their busy minds.  In this episode, we’re going to address this issue with Martha Lewis, a Certified Sleep Like a Boss Consultant. Martha expounds on the environmental and biological factors that adversely affect sleep patterns, and how to naturally adjust your circadian rhythm so that you are not only getting enough sleep but a sweet sleep at that. She also lists the reasons we should stop neglecting our sleep right now and live a healthy life. Tune in and find out how to win at your nightly sleeping battles and find your bedtime “sweet spot” at last! Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights: 03:01 Struggles With Sleep 06:28 Establish A Healthy Sleep Pattern 11:43 Sleep & Health Issues 17:14 Sleep Deprivation and Its Effect on Productivity 21:51 Finding Our Sweet Spot  26:42 Cortisol Can Affect Sleep 31:48 Strategies To Sleeping Better

PP 678: How to Sleep Better with Martha Lewis

“Once you're clear on what you want to initiate, you don't have to wait for anyone; you don't even have to ask for permission. You have all the potential capacity within yourself to go into action.” - John Cole What does your body graph say about you? If you're trying to find out what your purpose is, this episode may well resonate with you. Today, Kim sits with John Cole, an Expert Human Design Analyst. John explains how your Human Design Chart can help you be at peace with yourself. He also interprets what the channels, colors, and line activations represent and how it relates to your profile and what impact you can create. More importantly, learn how these concepts can help you build a strategy around your personal growth and relationships. Your energy works in surprising ways! Tune in and discover your manifesting potential!  Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights: 05:09 Body Graph  07:26 Human Design Chart Explained 16:48 Types Of Human Design 27:31 Emotional Authority Center In Our Body 37:29 Planetary Symbols 39:10 Significant Colors In The Body Chart 53:09 Tribal Channels: Impact On The World 1:05:31 Line Profile: Phase Of Life 1:14:22 The Manifester Strategy

PP 677: Human Designs- The Key to Your Question of Purpose with John Cole

“Unlock the talents you were given to be the best that you can be, and also to be the best that the world deserves from you.”  - Curt Mercadante   There’s a reason why everyone is born unique. Otherwise, no change will take place and no miracles will happen. But the journey is not easy- from identifying your gifts to finding courage to actually live it, and let alone impact the world. In this episode, Kim sits with Curt Mercadante, the author of the bestselling book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. Curt is an expert in helping others build authority brands and today, he shares the strategies, mindsets, and values that serve as prerequisites to unleashing your talents and following your passion. The “Greats” we know in history are all normal people like us. But what helped them to make a difference is their standing out as different. Listen in and be ready to show up in your most authentic self!   Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter   Highlights: 04:35 From Success To Guilt  10:51 Politics In Wealth And Entrepreneurship 15:42 Faith Versus Belief 21:11 Entrepreneurial Mindset 26:53 Scarcity Mindset To Reprogramming 32:02 Use Your God-Given Talent To Your Utmost 42:34 Authenticity: Know And Be Who You Are

PP 676: Unleashing Your Talents and Following Your Passion with Curt Mercadante

“There is no right path to becoming an entrepreneur- everyone has their own path.” - Kimberly Weitkamp   Our society loves to put pressure on us, trying to shape us into its norms. But it is important to remember: No person & no situation can define how your journey is going to look like for you. Your way of navigating it, is what gives it value and meaning. In this episode, Kim and Kimberly Weitkamp talk about how we can own our journey. They talk about the importance of working with the right people as opposed to being tolerant, talking with your clients in their language, setting boundaries for yourself, showing up with your authentic self to gain trust, hunting for your ideal clients, and having sufficient self-time. Tune in and discover how you get back on track. You don’t want to be a sidekick. Take control, it’s your journey and you are the main character!     Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights: 04:44 From Scratch To Growth  07:31 Know Who You Work With 17:31 Know Your Boundaries 21: 36 THE Golden Thread 26:10 YOU Have To Be In YOUR Marketing 32:53 Ideal Clients 36:35 Life Before Becoming An Entrepreneur 39:09 Work What You Love 

PP 675: The Entrepreneur’s Golden Thread with Kimberly Weitkamp

“Who you already are is your unique gift.” - Noelle Cordeaux “Life is a journey”- sounds so overrated. But for us who are still along the way and understanding life, having a guide is absolutely a lifesaver. But with the choices laid before us, how do we know which one serves our needs? In this episode, Kim and Noelle Cordeaux talk about the subtle differences between a coach, a mentor, and a therapist so you can save yourself a lot of trouble before you hire one. Noelle also shares the benefits of being authentic rather than humanizing just so one can appear “perfect”, especially those who are seen as “leaders” of their own company. Your hesitations and what ifs are slowly stealing away your future! Tune in and discover how to hack your brain so you can make decisions better!   Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Highlights: 04:26 Fake It Till You Make It 10:37 Heart-Centered Business 17:07 The ICF (International Coaching Federation) 23:19 With Or Without Accreditation? 25:56 Therapy versus Coaching versus Mentors 35:06 Community Building For Each Other 40:15 Why Being in Middle Age is Awesome

PP 674: When to Hire a Coach, a Mentor, and a Therapist Noelle Cordeaux

“Getting un-busy was about first getting a lot of those commitments off my plate so that they became a lot more manageable mentally and physically.” ~Garland Vance Garland Vance was busy being busy when his doctor told him words he didn’t expect. “Your being busy will kill you.” Garland’s subsequent research not only changed him, but is on course to save the lives of many. Listen as Garland and Kim Sutton share their own stories of being busy, the health implications each faced as a result, and the journey of their individual recoveries from busy-ness. Show Notes02:25 Kim’s sleep deprivation 04:03 Garland’s journey 09:31 Kim’s prescription 10:18 Garland’s thesis 13:31 Getting un-busy 16:11 Getting shit done 21:22 Knowing which goals to pursue 22:55 Working with his wife 25:04 Why Kim started her business 27:05 Defaulting to yes vs. defaulting to no 31:28 Purposeful, productive and peaceful 32:36 Purposeful Parentpreneurs 34:55 Girl Scouts 36:22 Controlling busy within the family 38:40 Prioritizing together over to-dos Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 669: Getting Un-Busy with Garland Vance

“Ayahuasca is well known for it’s visionary properties and bright colors and light shows and that sort of thing. It’s also well known for cleaning - that is energetic, physical, emotional and spiritual cleaning or purification.” Zach Poitr In 2009, while suffering from anxiety, depression and general discontent for his life, Zach Poitr was introduced to Ayahuasca and took a journey to Peru. His life was changed forever. In this conversation, Zach expands Kim’s knowledge about herbal medicine. They talk about the visionary experiences associated with Ayahuasca, as well as discuss how a retreat works, what attendees can expect and more. In addition, Zach and Kim discuss common medical treatments, the state of legalizing controlled substances for medical reasons, and more! Highlights: 02:03 What is Ayahuasca? 04:51 Ayahuasca’s healing reputation 07:18 Is Ayahuasca legal in the United States? 11:11 Ayahuasca (tea) 15:03 Healing with Ayahuasca 16:47 The visionary experiences 30:37 PTSD and Ayahuasca 34:43 MDMA 38:15 Ayahuasca vs. antidepressants and opioids 39:42 Kim’s thoughts on the FDA 44:54 Prepping clients for Ayahuasca retreats 48:13 Kim committed to mental hospital 50:15 Zach’s Ayahuasca journey 55:13 Go through a season 56:42 Human design 1:00:36 Considerations before a retreat Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 668: Cleaning, Healing, Releasing and Learning with Ayahuasca and Zach Poitr

“A landing page is simply an intentional conversion point where you’re trying to address a specific audience with a specific challenge with a specific solution.” - Bob Sparkins Bob Sparkins has been with Leadpages since its early days. He was customer number 43 when he signed on on their first day in 2012. In 2014, Bob joined Leadpages as a full-time employee, and to this day teaches customers how to succeed with the product. Listen as Bob and Kim talk shop, discussing split testing, brand consistency, mistakes entrepreneurs make on the landing pages, pop-ups and more! Highlights 03:29 Bob’s background with Leadpages 06:45 Thinking about where you send people 09:01 Split testing 10:36 Consistency (from ads to landing page to thank you page) 17:00 Be willing to be more of you 22:11 What is a landing page? 25:53 Segmentation 28:00 Picking a niche 33:35 Knowing which sandbox you want to play in 36:53 Common mistakes on landing pages 41:45 Making URLs easier 45:30 Pop-ups Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 667: How to Build an Awesome Landing Page with Bob Sparkins

“Our brain is like a computer. It’s like a hard drive. It’s a storage unit. And it only has a nature and a goal that are the same and that’s caring about the survival of the body. It will do whatever it takes to make sure that your physical form — your body — is in survival mode 100% of the time.” - Susan Dascenzi When Susan Dascenzi and I hopped on a quick call to catch up, I had no clue it was going to lead into me getting an incredible coaching session. But, when it started getting good, I knew I had to take it to the airwaves so my community could benefit as well. Listen as Susan and I dig deep into my money mindset issues, my struggle with procrastination and consistency, and a comparison of reward vs consequence goal setting methods. Highlights 04:20 Procrastination and lack of motivation 06:21 How we take the world in 07:34 Broken promises 08:40 The programs that are downloaded 12:11 Avoidance 12:48 The next level 15:27 Mixed feelings about winning 17:46 Our brain vs. our mind 23:44 Rewards vs. consequences 34:28 Consistency 35:56 How to kick the buts 38:21 A worth issue 42:51 Boundaries Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 666: How to Kick the "Buts" with Susan Dascenzi

“Being a mindful person doesn’t necessarily mean that we face zero adversity — like life just goes so smoothly. It means that we can be with the as-is nature of life not going smoothly.” - Kristen Manieri What speed is your “normal” during a typical day? Are you speeding through life, getting testy when other people are going too slow? Or, are you enjoying each moment? Listen as Kristen Manieri joins Kim Sutton on the Positive Productivity podcast to have a conversation about living mindfully. They share how/when they brought mindfulness into their lives, as well as how it’s used in their businesses, self-care, parenting and more. Highlights 02:45 10-day challenge 03:46 Kristen’s background 08:09 Not-enoughness 11:01 Hustling and comparing 15:13 Different time, different reaction 16:53 The speed we live by 21:17 Keeping the burner on medium 25:47 Making better choices 27:58 Kim address her kid’s attitude 32:39 How the podcast came to be 37:25 Quality vs. quantity 44:02 Silent retreat 47:08 Kristen’s morning routine 55:53 Teaching people how to treat us Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP663: Mindful Parenting, Entrepreneurship and Self-Care with Kristen Manieri

“A good contract is going to simply set the expectations. It sets out the respective rights and obligations.” - JP McAvoy How do you define success? And how does your work leave others in a better place than when you met them? These are just a few of the topics JP McAvoy and Kim Sutton discuss in this episode of the Positive Productivity podcast. JP McAvoy is a founding partner of Conduct Law, as well as the host of The Millionaire’s Lawyer podcast and the author of The Millionaire’s Lawyer: Build, Grow and Sell Your Business. Highlights 03:01 Accountability partners 05:15 Evolving as an entrepreneur 07:45 Writing The Millionaire’s Lawyer 12:46 Branding vs. value vs. content 13:28 Paralysis by analysis 14:25 The scatterbrained approach 17:43 Scope creep 18:48 Partnership agreements 24:40 How JP chose his specialization 33:18 Markers of Success 36:57 Manifesting feelings rather than material objects 37:56 Feelings 39:17 People are people 41:36 Personal life vs. business life 54:07 Seeking out advice Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 662: Being Left Better with JP McAvoy

“Every networking event that you do is a potential to bring you new business. Maybe they’re not going to use your service, but they’re going to tell someone else about your product or service.” - Robin Ryan Do you discount the benefits of networking? Are you too busy online to spend time meeting people off-line? In this conversation, Robin Ryan and Kim Sutton talk about networking in person AND online, with a focus on live events and meetings and LinkedIn. Highlights 02:42 High performing LinkedIn connection requests and headlines 05:50 How often should you revisit your LinkedIn profile and be active? 09:30 Bad-mouthing employers and/or clients publicly 12:03 How to craft your headline on LinkedIn 13:56 How to write a powerful LinkedIn summary 15:26 Quality vs. quantity in regards to LinkedIn connections 25:05 How to use LinkedIn 30:28 Virtual coffee 35:55 Networking 40:45 Kim’s first client interview 48:09 Oprah and Dr. Phil 54:21 Creating content Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 661: How to Network Online and Off with Robin Ryan

“If you can’t help your customers be accountable to themselves and get them the results, you’re never going to have a long-term business.” - Andrew Izumi Andrew Izumi was working the 9-5 corporate job and was a top-performing sales professional making well over 6-figures when he recognized a tugging in his heart to do and accomplish more. Today Andrew is the president of eBoomz, where he teaches entrepreneurs to scale their sales. Sales becomes much easier when we’re building the right products and selling for the right reason(s). Listen as Andrew and Kim Sutton chat about knowing who our ideal audience is, getting clear on our goals, understanding our value, the psyche of pricing and more. Highlights 01:44 “Normal” 02:52 Overcoming adversity 05:53 Goal-setting 09:06 Deciding how to build your audience 09:45 Knowing who you want to work with 12:49 Cost and value 16:05 Team empowerment and Standard Operating Procedures 17:31 The psyche of pricing 27:04 Skimming the surface in terms of client care 30:48 Pre-selling products 32:03 What is eBoomz? 34:06 Scaling up 39:29 Accountability Check out my website for shownotes Follow Kim on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter

PP 660: The Win-Win-Win With Andrew Izumi

Positive Productivity is NOT about perfection. When we stop worrying about perfection and instead focus on living as OUR authentic, transparent, entrepreneur selves, we can achieve our goals and make our dreams a reality. Listen as Kim and guests discuss how to live a positively productive life in the areas of entrepreneurship, digital marketing, outsourcing, team building, online business, networking, relationships, work/life balance and more! #positiveproductivity

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