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Buckets & Boom Gates

Kim White - My Sexy Business Team & Communitywww.mysexybusiness.com
Behind the scenes stories of real entrepreneurs and business owners making an impact while learning to make an income doing it. Confessions, funnies, experiences, cautionary tales, and much more are wrapped into the conversations in the BBG Studio. This podcast is for anyone interested in building a business that they own and doesn't own them. Join us for weekly chats with tears and giggles along the way.
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Episodes

Five Powerful Steps Every Entrepreneur & Business Owner Faces - Getting Clear on These Makes All the Difference in Your Success

Welcome back to the Buckets & Boom Gates studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. In this episode, they unpack five powerful steps every entrepreneur faces: stepping up, stepping down, stepping in, stepping out, and stepping back. Whether you're making a big decision or navigating a tough season, these steps give you a simple way to name what’s happening and figure out what to do next. It’s about creating clarity in moments that can otherwise feel chaotic. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Wh...

Jul 28, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Why Most People Abandon the Good Stuff at the Crossroads. How Vision Boards Help You Make Better Business Decisions

Kim White and Jill Olish return to the Buckets & Boom Gates studio to unpack a powerful tool that’s helped them through dozens of life and business crossroads: the vision board. Far from just a collage of pretty pictures, these boards become decision-making tools, clarity catalysts, and gentle reminders of what's really important. Whether you are stuck in a crossroads in your business or just wish you knew what to do next, this episode will shift the way you think about your goals and how to...

Jun 21, 202526 minSeason 3Ep. 102

Moments that shape our businesses - Which way do I go at the crossroads, choosing wisely with the most powerful tool you can have

Welcome to Season 3 in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio, where Kim White and Jill Olish get real about the moments that shape our businesses—the ones that feel like crossroads. In this candid conversation, they reflect on the tough decisions around where to invest time, energy, and heart. Using their recent experience with the Clubhouse audio app as a backdrop, they explore the difference between chances and possibilities, and how follow through (or the lack of it) can be the deciding factor ...

Jun 14, 202528 minSeason 3Ep. 101

100th Episode Celebration - Avoiding Burnout - Why skipping celebration can leave you feeling stuck in constant motion and exhaustion

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they reflect on why celebration is more than just a feel-good moment—it’s a strategic pause that can keep entrepreneurs on track, energized, and aligned with their purpose. Too often, we power through the wins without stopping to acknowledge them. But celebration creates space—for reflection, clarity, and even course correction. In this episode, Kim and Jill talk about why it matters to celebrate, how it helps avoid burnout,...

May 13, 202534 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Royalty Level Strategy & Kindness - How to Stop Running from What Scares You - Courage Series Part 3 Courageous Enough to Try Test Practice & Listen

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio for the final episode in this courage-packed series inspired by A Knight’s Tale. In this conversation, they talk about what it really means to show up afraid—and still do it anyway. From imposter syndrome to online trolls, business setbacks to big breakthroughs, this episode is about the kind of courage that doesn’t wait until you feel ready. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why not having “paper” doesn’t mean you’re not qualifie...

May 03, 202540 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Enemies in Business are Loud - THIS is what it takes to keep going and be very successful - Courage Series Part 2

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they talk about the kind of courage it takes to show up, try something new, and keep going—even when people laugh. In this episode, they pull wisdom from A Knight’s Tale and their own business journeys to explore what it really means to test your armor, deal with enemies, brand your work, and shine in the face of criticism. Whether it’s online trolls, broken confidence, or the fear of being seen—these are the moments that ca...

Apr 28, 202539 minSeason 2Ep. 98

What it really takes to develop courage especially as a business owner and entrepreneur & how being fierce can determine how successful you are - Courage Series Part 1

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they kick off a bold new series inspired by one of their all-time favorite movies, A Knight’s Tale . They’re diving into what it really takes to develop courage as a business owner. In this episode, Kim and Jill share 13 courage challenges to help you move from afraid to fierce, one brave step at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why having a “walk-on song” can transform how you show up in your business What it means to...

Apr 26, 202541 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Why Confidence & Business Success Go Hand in Hand - Are YOU developing your authority or faking it? There is a better way!

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they discuss how to build confidence —not just personally, but in the way you lead and present your business. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you develop through experience, learning, and taking action. And as your confidence grows, so does your authority. In this episode, you'll learn: Why confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it’s about being open to learning How fluidity and flexibility lead...

Apr 01, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Why do we lose confidence? Recognizing the warning signs & putting strategies in place to bounce back quickly

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they dive into what causes us to leak confidence —those moments of doubt, imposter syndrome, and setbacks that make us question our abilities. Confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t; it’s something you build, protect, and, sometimes, leak . In this episode, you'll learn: Why we sometimes feel our confidence slipping away How imposter syndrome plays a role in leaking confidence The importance of surrounding yours...

Mar 28, 202538 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Feeling unsure? What if you could borrow confidence from those around you? Starting a business, hosting an event, launching or leading take confidence

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they dive into the concept of borrowing confidence. When stepping into something new—whether it’s hosting an event, launching a project, or leading in business—it’s easy to feel unsure. But what if you could borrow confidence from those around you? In this episode, you'll learn: What borrowing confidence means and how it works Why having a supportive community matters How leaders can recognize and share confidence with other...

Mar 19, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 94

How are you presenting you and your business? Is it time for a pivot, rebrand, or better message?

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they discuss how the way you present yourself and your business naturally evolves over time. Whether you're considering a pivot, a rebrand, or refining your messaging, understanding how and when to make changes can help you stay aligned with your goals without burning out. In this episode, you'll learn: How to determine if your business needs a pivot, a rebrand, or a simple tweak Why entrepreneurs often run too fast without ...

Mar 13, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Understanding The Emotional Side of Entrepreneurship - Letting Our Human Show & Why it Helps Your Business

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they dive into the concept of melty —that overwhelming wave of emotions that can hit after accomplishing something big, facing challenges, or simply navigating the day-to-day of business and life. In this episode, Kim and Jill talk about: Why melty happens How heightened emotions can impact decision-making The importance of recognizing when you or others are melty How community can help guard against burnout Why celebrating ...

Mar 04, 202529 minSeason 2Ep. 92

The Secret to a Business That Grows and Lasts - Do THIS Simple Process for Success

Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio as they break down treeing —a powerful method that helps entrepreneurs structure their businesses with deep roots, strong connections, and long lasting. The difference between mapping and treeing in business Why treeing is not the same as outlining How it helps create strong foundations for business Ways to apply treeing to projects, books, business, and more How it allows for better sequencing in business processes Why slowing...

Feb 25, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 91

As Entrepreneurs & Business Owners, we want it all! How do we get what we want? Do THIS First

Are you using a GPS in your business? In other words, what are you focusing on this year? Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates studio where they share their love for mapping, and how this process has helped them do so much in business. If you haven't done mapping, just stop and do it. Mapping is what it sounds like - the GPS for your business. If you also want to do a whole lot of things in your business, you're in the right crowd. One of the keys to mapping is that it's...

Feb 11, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Do THIS with intention when stuck in business or overwhelmed in life - Intentional Disruptors

Disrupt your day with this episode in the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish. Life and business is full of disruptions by other people or other things coming in and keeping people from doing what they love, keeping them from their business, keeping them from having a life that they want to live. This is an intentional change of what individuals are doing for their own selves, because it needs to change when something is not working. Kim and Jill talk about the ways to ad...

Feb 04, 202538 minSeason 2Ep. 89

What is a mastermind and what can it do for a business? Learn more about getting unstuck with focus and disruptors

In this episode, Kim White and Jill Olish are back in the Buckets and Boom Gates Studio with a live audience to really define what a mastermind is. There are as many masterminds as there are of flavors of candy, but the one a person chooses should empower them. At the end of the day, a business solves a problem, and a mastermind solves the problem to help that person be that solution. Listen in to hear more about the pieces that make up a great mastermind group. Defining masterminds and the thin...

Jan 28, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 88

Slow Down to Speed Up is a Challenge for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners - How to Not Burn Out or Quit

If you're building a business and sacrificing your health to do it, that's not worth it. Join Kim White and Jill Olish in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio with movement specialist, Cat Corchado sharing her passion for functional movement and the behind-the-scenes of her entrepreneurial journey so far. It's hard to start your own business and we know that business is better together! Introducing the freakin' fabulous Cat Corchado - movement specialist, Pilates icon, and the kindest human Datin...

Jan 21, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 87

Practicing This Will Change Your Business and Your Life! It's A Super Hack Challenge

Kim White and Jill Olish, plus a live audience, are back in the BBG studio talking about a super hack that Kim sometimes gets teased about. They will fill you in on another piece of the Sticky Note Time process in this episode about going to the airport and focusing without distractions. Focusing on what it is you need to do Cutting off all notifications Start small, it starts getting a little scary, sometimes you don't want to let anyone down When you do one thing at a time by going to the airp...

Dec 06, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 85

Stop The Feeling That You're Always Stuck or Overwhelmed In Business and Life By Doing This Simple Process

Kim White and Jill Olish are back in the BBG Studio with a live audience this week talking about more pieces of the Sticky Note Time process. With another way to multiply your time, Kim introduces a solution for taking better care of clients and even taking better care of yourself too. Listen along for their confessions, hacks, and this week's challenge. A way to multiply what you can get done in a set amount of time How batching and time blocking go together Do similar things to do more of it i...

Nov 23, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 84

Multitasking is a Harmful Myth that can cause Stress & Unnecessary Pressure - Try THIS Instead

Kim White and Jill Olish are back in the BBG Studio, again with a live audience, with a topic that Kim can get some pushback on. In this episode, they explain why they have ditched the illusion of multitasking and implemented 'batching.' Keep listening to learn how batching can have an impact on personal things, businesses, and the relationships around you. Why batching and not multitasking? Have more things finished and done because you're focusing 100% on that thing Pro tip for multiplying you...

Nov 15, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 83

Does it feel like you never have enough time in your day? Running Fast & Can't Keep Up with Your Life?

Kim and Jill are fresh out of a Sticky Note Time Guided Weekend event with the My Sexy Business Community and are in the BBG Studio (recorded with a live audience) to share the power behind this process for life. Listen in for Sticky Note Time takeaways, messy behind the scenes, and confessions. If you always feel like you're running and can't get caught up If you feel like you just never have enough time in the day Is there evidence of your priorities? It's not about taking away from what you w...

Nov 08, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 82

How to start moving toward what you want in life and business - From Vision Board Dreaming to Taking Action

Kim and Jill opened up the studio to a live audience for this episode about the process they have implemented after doing vision boards. Join them in the BBG studio as they break down how Sticky Note Time helps them break up the time it takes to reach a goal like a road trip with planned stops along the way. Update from the vision board party What comes next after vision boards? From Vision Board Party to Guided Sticky Note Time Weekend Kim is a firm believer in: your business supports your life...

Nov 02, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 81

A trend that can activate your mind to get what you want in life - The benefits of Vision Boards

Take a deeper dive into the effectiveness of Vision Boards in our lives. Join Kim and Jill in the BBG studio as they talk about how Vision Boards aren't just a glittery trend of cut up magazines but a creative tool used to activate our minds in helping us get what we want in life. Keep listening to hear more of the benefits of Vision Boards. Missing the effectiveness of it when we were younger We aren't scientists, we just know it works Benefits of Vision Boards Your brain starts trying to help ...

Oct 18, 202424 minSeason 2Ep. 80

What does being an entrepreneur or business owner really cost? The cost of freedom

The conversation in the BBG Studio gets a bit spicy on this episode involves un-learning and learning things on this business adventure. Indiana Jones has nothing on us entrepreneurs. There are dangers along the way and plenty of mazes to find the success of freedom. We are talking about the cost of that freedom on today's show. What is the one thing or reason that keeps you going on this adventure? Having a child changes what is most important Things we give up and sacrifice to get freedom Secu...

Oct 11, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 79

Feeling Unheard & Being Dismissed About a Website Plus Embarrassing Confessions

Website woes and confessions in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio with Kim White & Jill Olish. Where it started for us was very different than where we are today. Experiencing being held 'hostage' by a website developer and feeling unheard causes passion to rise up every single time because we now know there is a much better way. Techy language vs everyday language Feeling unheard & being dismissed Embarrassing confessions Doing simple website updates is empowering Your messaging can g...

Oct 02, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 78

Are you too big for your business? How consistency builds trust - Simple SEO Part 2

We are back in the Buckets & Boom Gates Studio continuing the conversation with Denise Millet about Search Engine Optimization aka SEO. We are making confessions and giving examples of things to save you time and energy when you are marketing your business. Consistency impacts your search results Missed opportunities Courageous confessions about only hearing crickets Catalyst of what makes you findable online Talking about what they need Adam Rothenberg, Living Proof, over 1 million visitors...

Sep 25, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 77

How do I get more listeners and watchers for my live stream and podcast? Simple SEO

As content creators, podcasters, live streamers, whatever it is, we want more watchers, more viewers, more visitors to our website, and even more opportunities. Join Kim White in the BBG Studio with special guest Denise Millet, the Findability Queen, in this conversation about understanding all the complicated things about SEO and optimizing. Don't overlook the easy things You can't optimize what you don't have Simple steps to make your content recognizable and understandable by search engines T...

Sep 18, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 76

Team Series - The Team Work Makes Your Business Dream Work - Entrepreneur Life

Welcome to the BBG Studio for this week's conversation continuing the Team Series. This is the grand finale for this series and starts with "Imagine what could get done, if no one cares who gets the credit." (rephrased from Harry S. Truman) The Team is part of a bigger picture Small minded can come from being afraid of being overlooked or forgotten Building an amazing team that supports you and your business Rule from the MSB Team about making yourself promotable Different kind of confidence tha...

Jul 17, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 75

Team Series - Building a Forever Team is an Adventure that Builds Confidence

Welcome to the BBG Studio for a conversation on delegation, teams, building a business, and living proof. This week is all about being ridiculously detailed, simple, and effective. fear of letting go confidence in yourself, in your delegation, in your team investing versus being forced to have a job layers on a team confessions from a business owner, a team leader, and a team member creating a cushion of confidence powerful team qualities confidence is contagious more is caught than taught learn...

Jul 09, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 74

Team Series - What do I need to know or learn to put together a team for my business?

Welcome to the BBG Studio with Kim White and Jill Olish chatting about what it really looks like to build a team for your business. Many confessions are happening in this conversation. Are you making things delegatable What part does choosing the right human play in delegating Why is delegating so important How do processes cause problems Knowing when your instructions are not clear enough Where is the most important place to look when learning to delegate What to do to have a team support you p...

Jul 04, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 73
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