The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Amanda McKinney

Today we're talking about productivity and how you can be more effective with this in your life and business. There's a big difference between being busy and being productive so I'm sharing my definition of both and how you can be productive and achieve your goals. I share my personal struggle with this as I'm a person who enjoys being busy and how I've taken action to mitigate this. I also share the 3 productivity personality types: the busy bee, the adaptable achiever, and the focused finisher. I outline them all and you can find out which one you are by taking my free quiz at amandamckinney.com/quiz. It only takes a few minutes and by doing this you're able to play to your strengths and be more productive. 
Takeaways
Busy = constant action while Productive = intentional action 
There are three productivity personality types: the busy bee, the adaptable achiever, and the focused finisher. 
Understanding your productivity personality type can help you play to your strengths and find what works for you. 
Being productive requires slowing down and being intentional, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Resources Mentioned: 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

If you're looking to grow your business, one place to focus on is your customer experience. It's likely that you're thinking of creating a new offering but instead you could amplify your experience and gain more clients. My guest today, Ernesto Mandowsky, shares how his experience in the restaurant industry has influenced his approach to customer experience and he has 5 specific tips for you. Throughout the conversation he shares these specific ideas with you that you can implement today and why they matter. You'll walk away inspired to upgrade your customer experience, impact more lives and create scalable systems all along the way. 
Takeaways:
Entrepreneurship is a journey of self-development and personal growth.
Creating a connection with customers and understanding their needs is crucial for a great customer experience.
Small gestures, such as welcome gifts, can make a big impact on the customer experience.
Implementing effective systems and processes is key to scaling your business and ensuring smooth operations.
Resources Mentioned: 
Ernesto's Website: www.startingwithsystems.com
Ernesto's Free Call: www.freesystemscall.com 
Ernesto's Instagram: instagram.com/ernesto_cpd 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Curious what the secret sauce is to making progress towards any goal? It's sometimes a tough pill to swallow but the key is...accountability.  In this episode I share the true meaning of accountability because it's not just about checking things off a to-do list. Accountability is about taking ownership of your actions (or lack of them) so you can learn from all experiences and it leads to continual progress. I share how you can implement a few simple things each week to help you hold yourself accountable and make progress towards your goal. 
Takeaways:
Accountability is the secret sauce to making progress towards any goal but that doesn't just mean crossing things off a to-do list 
True accountability is taking ownership of one's actions or lack thereof is crucial for accountability.
Setting realistic goals and identifying intentional actions can lead to continual progress.
Committing to accountability and being kind to yourself are key to building confidence and trust in yourself. 

Resources Mentioned: 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Does entrepreneurship feel lonely to you? If so, you're not alone in this feeling and we're talking about it this week on the podcast. Charelle Griffith shares her journey into entrepreneurship and the challenges of loneliness in the business world. From hesitating to start her business all the way to being featured on BBC, Charelle shares the details about how she's navigated loneliness as well as visibility as an entrepreneur as well. We get into all the feelings and ups and downs along the way. Charelle also shares the many approaches she tried to combat the loneliness and how you can try different things to see what works for you. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution but this conversation will give you actionable tips to support you. 
Takeaways:
Navigating Loneliness as an Entrepreneur
Strategies to Combat Loneliness
Overcoming the Fear of Failure
The Impact of Personal Development on Business Success
Resources Mentioned: 
Website: https://www.charellegriffith.com   
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charellegriffith  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charellegriffith
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Entrepreneurship is hard, yet rewarding but we need to talk about the hard stuff so you know you're not alone. In this conversation, Ruthie Sterrett and I talk about the hard things we've encountered that we didn't know was coming our way as an entrepreneur. From revenue changes to emotions, we share it all and we do it while we are both experiencing hard things. Instead of waiting until we were on the other side of it, we share while we're in the messy middle so you know you're not alone. In the end the reality is that things in life and in entrepreneurship don't get easier, but you get better at handling the hard things that come your way. You've got this and we hope this conversation is something you come back to anytime you need it. 
Takeaways:
Entrepreneurship often involves taking action and embracing uncertainty, even without having all the answers.
Making hard decisions, such as cutting expenses or ending coaching relationships, is necessary for the long-term success of the business.
Balancing business and personal life requires effective time management and the ability to compartmentalize different aspects of life. Finding work-life integration is more effective than striving for work-life balance.
Social media comparison can negatively impact mental health, so it's important to remember that everyone has their own struggles.
Taking time to feel and reflect on emotions is an important part of personal growth and learning.
Resources Mentioned: 
Ruthie's Website - https://www.theconsistencycorner.com/decide
Ruthie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theconsistencycorner 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

In this episode, Josh Haynam, co-founder of Interact, a quiz software company, shares openly about the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship. Josh was on the podcast in 2020 and we talk about all that's changed at Interact including how they've built a team (with no investment), continued to focus on not just results for customers but also a culture of the team as it's grown and how "egolessness" was at the heart of it all. We talk about the iterative process of evolving a business, intrinsic motivation and the significance of cherishing the early days of business. Plus we talk about the new product interact has: InteractAI which allows you to create a quiz in under 2 minutes! 
Takeaways
Focus and continuous improvement are key to success in entrepreneurship.
Leaders should foster an egoless culture and guide their teams towards their goals.
Iterative processes are essential for implementing new technologies and improving products.
Intrinsic motivation and valuing internal growth are crucial for long-term success.
Cherishing the early days of iteration and being adaptable are important for building a strong foundation.
How you can build a quiz to grow your email list (and business) in under 2 minutes! 
Resources Mentioned: 
Create your free quiz: https://www.amandamckinney.com/interact 
Interact Website: https://tryinteract.com/ai 
Josh Haynam Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhaynam/ 
Interact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryinteract/
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book