Productive Not Busy Podcast

In this podcast series, we explore the inspiring stories of individuals who have faced significant challenges and turned them into opportunities. Each episode features a different guest, who shares their personal journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Listeners will gain valuable insights and strategies for navigating adversity in their own lives, as well as practical tips for deve...

Hello and welcome podcast world. Today, we're going to talk about the benefits of waking up at 4 am to be more productive in life and business. Now, I know what you're thinking - "4 am? That's insane!" But trust me, there's a method to the madness. As you know, I'm a big believer in productivity and efficiency. And one of the best ways to achieve these goals is to start your day early. In fact, ma...

Welcome . In this episode, we're going to talk about the importance of the meet and greet in sales and why soft skills like eye contact, voice inflection, and body language are so crucial to sales success. First off, let's define what we mean by the "meet and greet" in sales. It's the first interaction between a salesperson and a potential customer, whether it's in-person, on the phone, or through...

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Hey folks, welcome back, Today we're going to talk about something that's been on my mind lately, and that's daylight savings time. You know what I'm talking about - that annoying thing where we move the clocks forward an hour in the spring, and then back an hour in the fall. It's like we're trying to mess with time itself, man. Now, some people love daylight savings time. They say it gives them a...

Regret is often the outcome of failure. Sometimes it is the result of a poor decision. Sometimes it’s a hard lesson learned. Regret, at its core, is an emotion. But you do not have to feel regret at all when you think of your past decisions that turned out less than stellar. You might even need to be thankful that it happened. 1. Character Building Failure, poor decisions, or whatever, it all buil...

The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Time Management  Matrix, was first created by President Dwight D. Eisenhower  during his presidency, and later popularized by Stephen R. Covey  in his bestselling book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The  Eisenhower Matrix is a productivity tool that entrepreneurs can  use to become more productive. It can help you prioritize the  tasks that you need t...

If you think visualization is a lot of hooey, think again. Throughout the ages (dating all the way back to ancient China and the days of the Roman Empire), people have been using visualization to achieve their goals. In fact, you'll find many athletes have been using these techniques for years, leading them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. Don't believe it? Read on to explore sever...

Do you know anyone who seems to be bulletproof?  You know, that friend of yours that takes failures in stride and is always smiling and moving forward in life. How do they do it? You know they're not immune to setbacks or hardship. They just seem to be able to bounce back quickly. Life's inevitable difficulties don't keep them from living the life they desire.  By the way, that person can be you....

Warren Buffett is famous for being incredibly wealthy and giving good advice. One of Buffett’s most famous pieces of advice is commonly referred to as the 2-List Strategy or the 25:5 List Strategy. It’s simple, but effective. Let’s look at how it works. How many goals do you have right now? If you’re honest, you probably don’t have any. On the other hand, having 10 goals isn’t an optimal strategy...

Our culture encourages a never give up attitude. While that might be a good philosophy to live by the majority of the time, there comes a time when it makes sense to throw in the towel. No one wants to be a quitter, but quitting is actually the smartest choice in some circumstances. Is it time to give up? Let’s find out. Quitting may be the right choice for your circumstances if: 1. The outcome yo...

Years ago, a successful career usually meant achieving upward mobility. Ambitious employees climbed the corporate ladder to reach management positions. Today, fulfilling career paths run in many different directions, and fewer employees spend their entire careers at one company. However, some things stay the same. Most workers still value career growth even more than salary and benefits. At the sa...

Do whatever it takes to fix the problem. The future business you stand to make or lose from a customer almost always outweighs the cost of resolving his or her immediate crisis. Take responsibility, no matter whose fault it was. You can take part of the blame, but never none of it. In almost every crisis there’s something you could’ve done that would’ve averted the problem. And even when there was...

It's no longer enough to tell prospects you offer better service or quality than your competitors. Today's prospects want to hear specifics about why you are better. I'm going to give you a formula that may help you show the difference more effectively. We're going to cover unique qualities, advantages, parody, disadvantages, we are going to talk about real stuff that is going to get you real resu...

Imagine what your life would be like if you could teach yourself to enjoy a little  Discomfort now and again.  No, no one wants to live in the Discomfort Zone 24/7/365. It would become too  stressful and a sure recipe for burnout. We really do need downtime now and  again, making the Comfort Zone not just a good idea but necessary for good  mental health. But consider looking at time spent in the...

Think for a moment about the greatest accomplishments in your life. Chances are  it doesn't take much scrutiny to see where discomfort had some hand in the  outcome. Even the birth of a baby requires a certain degree of pain. But ask the  woman who'd struggled for years to have a child if the pain was worth it, and  you'd get a resounding 'yes!'  Discomfort is, at its heart, a hard push away from...

This episode references many successful businesses. While your business may not currently be able to offer perks like Google, or be as famous as Microsoft, the fundamentals are the same. You want to hire a team of people who are smart and work hard, but it’s also essential that they fit into your workplace culture. Some of this you will have to determine from your gut. That’s the part that can’t b...

Let's keep in mind a few key rules: Price is never the real issue. Too often discounts are not addressing the root issue from a potential client. Does the client believe it is “too expensive” (shame on salesperson) or do they not “have the available funds” (budget issue)? Discounts must be earned. Too many times sales reps have conditioned people when to buy. The prospect knows if they wait until...

How many people do we come into contact with every day? Think about it. You talk to your co-workers or classmates. You brush up against how many strangers from the clerk in the grocery store to the barista who made you that cup of coffee? We spend time with friends, or we go out and do things with the expectation of meeting new people. It’s probably safe to say that in a week you've probably inter...

Inspiration and motivation are not the same things. There is an argument that they are quite the opposite from one another. Inspiration is a strong desire to create, to reach out and make something or do something that never existed before. Motivation is a general willingness or the reason for an action. What’s the difference? It’s all in how we express it. Motivated people charge forward, not let...

Everyone stumbles occasionally on the path to success, and that  means you’ll need at some point to get back up again and back in  the saddle. So, how can you find the strength to do this? The  answer is by developing resilience and grit for growth. Unforeseen surprises and shocks are a fact of life, but if you can  maintain your integrity and core purpose even in the face of  those unpleasant exp...

Every day, we are bombarded with numerous distractions, ranging from Zoom meetings that interrupt our work to a constant barrage of social media updates. By the end of the day, you may feel as if you've accomplished nothing and that your to-do list is now longer than it was at the start of the day. With all of these distractions and disruptions, it can be difficult to focus and complete tasks. And...

Drive and ambition seem to be critical components for success. Most successful people constantly strive to improve themselves, their skills, and their circumstances. A person needs a lot of drive and ambition to keep working when life is hard, or things are not going as expected. People with no drive are bored by life and easily discouraged by obstacles. They give up easily because they see little...

Change is hard. We all know people who start a new diet or workout routine and fail within the first few weeks. Why is it so difficult to change our lives? The answer lies in two critical concepts: goals and measurement. Here, we will explore how these two concepts can work magic in your life to help you set goals and achieve lasting change. What Are Goals, and How Do They Work Magic in Your Life?...

Why is my inner critic so strong? The inner critic tells you all the reasons you are not good enough. It is formed from painful early life experiences when we might have witnessed or experienced hurtful attitudes toward ourselves or those close to us. We unconsciously adopt and integrate this pattern of thought toward ourselves and others as we age. What is the purpose of your inner critic? A pers...