The goal of this super #straighttalk episode is for you to realize how productivity has such a bigger impact on your business and life than you could ever have imagined. I get to the bottom of why I am so incredibly fired up about productivity and why you should be, too! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Why Being Productive Has Little To Do With Apps, Planners, And Task Lists ✔️ What One Choice Will Ultimately Make Or Break Your Business And Life ✔️ The Lie You’ve Been Told That’s Ruining Your Success ✔️ How My Approach To Productivity Is Different And Why You Should Care ✔️ Why The Key To More Freedom, More Money, And A Better Life Is Productivity ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on why productivity really matters and encourage you to make the get fired up about it so you make some positive transformations in your business. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with Studio Design Consultant, Owner of Emerald City Productions, and my Podcast Producer, Danny Ozment. We discuss how to make podcasting a powerful marketing tool for your business, how you can use it to build trust with your listeners, and what podcasting has the ability to do for your business and bottom line. We also dish out numerous tips for getting the most of your podcast, making it profitable, and making production more efficient. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Strategies To Save Time & Money Podcasting ✔️ The Holy Grail Of Growing A Business ✔️ A Sure-Fire Way To Maximize Your SEO ✔️ Danny’s And My Podcasting Processes ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Danny I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I unpack the relationship between productivity and profitability, introduce the three “buckets” you need to invest your time in in order to be profitable, and discuss the big problem with living in the “other bucket.”  I also divulge why the proverb “Time is money” is not exactly true, the effects of failing to protect your mindset, and ways I keep my business in check for profitability that if implemented, could have a huge impact on your business’ ability to make money. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️  My Unpacked Definition For Productivity ✔️  What Productivity Is NOT That May Surprise You ✔️  How Improved Productivity Drives Increased Profits ✔️  How To Identify 3 High-Priority, Highly Productive Activities You Should Consistently Be Focusing On ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on profitability and encourage you to take the first step toward making your business more sustainable. Now let’s get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I lay out how many great opportunities are really just distractions in disguise. I name the main ones to watch out for and address ways to stop falling prey to such distractions, so you can stay focused on what really matters. I also discuss what you should be doing with your ideas, which opportunities to go after full-throttle, the next step to take when you’re not getting anticipated traction, and the best ways to gracefully say no to time-wasting coffee dates. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Common Distractions Dressed Up As “Opportunities” ✔️  How To Recognize The Difference ✔️  Tips For Managing People’s Expectations ✔️  How Your Ideas Are Holding Your Success Hostage ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on distractions dressed up as opportunities and encourage you to be more discerning with the opportunities that pop up in your business. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I introduce a strategy I use every week like clockwork to clear my task list so I can have more focused time to invest in my highest value activities. I dive deep into how you can keep low-value tasks from inundating you and running your week, discuss the immediate, positive effects of completing your weekly Rapid Fire Power Hour, and walk through the three questions to ask to determine which tasks should be completed during your Power Hour. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The Best Way To Knock Off Tiny Tasks And Gain Momentum In Your Work ✔️ How Repurposing Just One Hour A Week Can Diminish The Monday Blues ✔️ A Sure-Fire Strategy To Minimize Distractions So You Can Be Ready To Tackle Anything ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on doing a Power Hour and encourage you to start scheduling your own on a weekly basis. Now let’s get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I dive deep into a) how to find, select, and execute on a contact relationship management (CRM) program if you don’t have one and b) how to clean up and fully utilize your CRM if you do. Why? So you can make your database profitable by drumming up business for you. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The Benefits Of A Contact Management Database ✔️ How To Select The Best One For Your Business ✔️ Clean-Up Hacks You’ve Gotta Try ✔️ How To Make Money Off Your Contact Clean-Up ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on getting started with a CRM and cleaning up your contacts and encourage you to make that commitment today. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with Jamie Lieberman, the Owner & Founder of Hashtag Legal. A trailblazer of virtual law and having 15 years’ experience as a lawyer, Jamie knows a thing or two about negotiating. We discuss smart strategies to bring your A game to the negotiating table and walk away with what you wanted. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What You Need To Do Before Any Negotiation       ✔️ How To Determine Your Walkaway Position ✔️ Jamie’s 70/30 Rule For Phone Negotiations & Why They’re A Must ✔️ What To Aim For If The Negotiation Doesn’t Work Out ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Jamie I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I explore the connection between the small choices you make and the results you see in your business. I go on to guide you through numerous ways to cultivate self-discipline so you can make all that time and labor you put into your business generate greater revenue. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What Being Self-Disciplined Entails ✔️ How It Affects Your Productivity And Overall Success ✔️ Ways To Build Self-Discipline ✔️ When Zoning Out Is Okay ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on cultivating self-discipline and encourage you to choose the path to success more often. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with Mary Baird-Wilcock who runs a team of virtual assistants from three countries as a division of her event management business. We discuss best practices for finding and hiring reliable and competent virtual assistants who will help up-level your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What To Outsource To Your V.A.s ✔️ Why You Need To See Your V.A.s As Partners, Not Employees ✔️ 4 Places To Find Reliable, Smart V.A.s ✔️ The Grilled Cheese Method For Documenting Your Processes ✔️ So Much More! Show Notes   Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

Too many entrepreneurs over-complicate, over-organize, and over-create in their business which creates overwhelm and decreases efficiency. I discuss a few ways you should keep it stupid simple so you can run your business with a clearer head, feel less overwhelmed, and be productive. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Where You Might Be Stumbling When It Comes To Your Systems ✔️ Simple But Effective Ways To Improve Your Productivity ✔️ Tips For Organizing Your Files And Emails ✔️ How To Utilize My Teddy Bear Tool In Your Business ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on keeping it stupid simple and encourage you to do exactly that with your systems, processes, habits, and routines. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.