In this episode, I sit down with Trivinia Barber, the founder of Priority VA, who matches elite level entrepreneurs with highly skilled virtual assistants. We discuss best practices for hiring and working with virtual assistants who can help accelerate your business. This was an awesome discussion with Trivinia I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Do’s And Don’t For Making Your VA Hire ✔️The Key To Building A Lasting Relationship With Your VA ✔️How To Get The Most Out Of Your VA ✔️How To Pull The Trigger When Your VA Is Not Working Out ✔️So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: PriorityVA.com Ultimate Playbook for Email Delegation Loom.com David Bonney’s HireToFit System

In this episode, I uncover some of the best but most underutilized features of webpage bookmarks, to help you power through your online work more efficiently. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️️ The Benefits Of Using Webpage Bookmarks ✔️  How To Best Utilize Them To Increase Efficiency ✔️  My Preferred Bookmark Structure ✔️  Pro Tips For Maximizing Bookmarks ✔️So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on webpage bookmarks and encourage you to use them in a way that increases your productivity. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Facebook Community Create, View, & Edit Chrome Bookmarks

In this episode, I sit down with Biz Women Rock founder Katie Krimitsos who recently embraced her calling to guide women through meditations to help them live extraordinary lives. We discuss how surrendering to your season is always more productive than fighting it. This was an awesome discussion with Katie I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Tips For Embracing The Season Of Business You’re In ✔️The Decision-Making Matrix To Help You Prioritize Your Ideas ✔️A Tool To Aid You In Figuring Out What You Really Want ✔️The Giant Myth Preventing You From Being Productive ✔️Why It’s Okay To Stand In The Silence ✔️How Katie Made More In 3 Months Than In Her Previous 3 Years In Business ✔️So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: BizWomenRock.com

In this episode, I sit down with Business & Lifestyle Strategist, Tami McVay, who supports entrepreneurs personally, mentally, professionally, helping them live out her motto: Lead by Lifestyle. This was an awesome discussion with Tami I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Tips To Shift Your Reality To The One You Want ✔️Ways To Ensure You Consistently Show Up As Your Best Self ✔️How To Not “Get Lost At Sea” In The Unlimited Sea Of Entrepreneurial Time ✔️The Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting On Your Productivity ✔️The Impact Your Hormones Have On Your Success ✔️So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: TamiMcVay.com Tami on Facebook 3 Surprising Tricks To Boost Productivity 052 | Taking A Stand For Your Health And Wellness With Dr. Valorie Davidson

In this episode, I sit down with marketing and mindset coach, Jaclyn Mellone, who helps entrepreneurs become the go-to-gal in their space from the inside out. We discuss the power your mindset has over you. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The Productivity-Crippling Mantra You’re Unintentionally Telling Yourself ✔️Ways To Shut Your Inner Mean Entrepreneur Up ✔️How To Rewrite Your Thoughts So They Lift You Up Instead Of Drag You Down ✔️The Dangers Of Imposter Syndrome ✔️One Of The Most Powerful Things You Can Do To Improve Your Productivity ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Jaclyn I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: All Up In Your Lady Business Podcast Jaclyn On Instagram  Jaclyn’s Goodies Entrepreneur Article: The Biggest Productivity Killer for Women That No One Talks About Eps. 009 | Affirmations: Programming A Mindset Capable Of Success

In this episode, I help you create a stellar fourth quarter strategic plan so you can charge forward with increased momentum toward your goals and set yourself up for a profitable new year. I hope you enjoy my episode on creating your fourth quarter strategic plan and encourage you to get started so you can finish your year off strong! Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Why Having A Strong Fourth Quarter Is A Must ✔️ What’s Holding You Back From Charging Forward Later In The Year ✔️ Why Many Businesses Tank In The Fourth Quarter ✔️ What You Need To Consider In Creating Your 4th Quarter Strategic Plan ✔️ So Much More!

In this episode, I sit down with home management strategist Kendra Hennessy as she walks us through the parallels of running a home and a business, getting better systems in place so you can focus more on your family, and the actual job of a coach (it’s not to motivate you!) We also dive into what to do when you wake up lacking motivation, ways to build momentum in your work, and how leaning on motivation previously failed Kendra. This was an awesome discussion with Kendra I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The Problems With Waiting For Motivation To Strike ✔️Why Momentum Trumps Motivation Every Time ✔️Tips For Getting Off The Hamster Wheel Of Half-Completing Projects ✔️ Ways You Can Lean On Momentum To Get Your Work Done ✔️So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: MotherLikeABoss.com Mother Like A Boss Vault Eps. | 049 Procrastination: Productivity Medicine Or Poison?

In this episode, I explain the deadly origin of deadlines, the consequences of consistently pushing back or missing them, and how to create external accountability for your internal deadlines. I also discuss ways your team and family can support you in meeting your deadlines, my recent mind shift about deadlines in my business, and a bonus tip that works wonders toward holding yourself accountable for your business success. I hope you enjoy my episode on tips for meeting your internal deadlines and encourage you to start holding them more sacred. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The 2 Types Of Deadlines And How You Treat Them Differently ✔️ Why You Keep Putting Off Certain Deadlines ✔️ Ways To Infuse Accountability Into Your Deadlines ✔️ So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Origin Of Deadlines

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz whose book Profit First changed the way I see money in my business, how I look at profits, and how I pay myself. Mike talks about his new book Clockwork, his mission to serve underdog entrepreneurs, why he had to scrap three years of work and start over, and his goal of eradicating entrepreneurial poverty. We also dive into the common thread between all businesses that make them efficient, why you must pay yourself first, how your relationship with your business is similar to that of conjoined twins, and what will change in your business after implementing the Clockwork methodology. This was an awesome discussion with Mike I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The Necessity Of Your Business Being Able To Run Itself In Your Absence ✔️How A Digital Disconnect May Be Just What Your Business Needs ✔️ How Serving Your Business’ QBR Role Can Turn Your Business Around ✔️ Why You Need To Start Planning Your Exit Strategy Now ✔️ So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Clockwork.life Clockwork Profit First Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

In this episode, 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. 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! 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! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Become A Member Of The Productivity Straight Talk Community To Get $500 Off Productivity Coaching Eps. 057 | Finding The Right Support To Grow Your Business: Deciphering The World Of Courses, Trainings, Masterminds, Coaching, And Mentorship