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Life by Design

Life by Design

By: Kim Ward
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Welcome to the Life By Design Podcast! 🎙️ Hosted by Kim Ward, certified master life and business coach and co-hosted by Rich Ward, this podcast empowers family-rooted entrepreneurs to create a thriving business and life they love. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and insights to help you grow your business, achieve your goals, and align success with your values without sacrificing what matters most. Tune in weekly for inspiration, expert advice, and practical tools to design a life and business on your terms. Let’s build the life you deserve, together! 💖Kim Ward Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • From Pennies to $10K Months: How One Busy Family Cracked the Amazon Influencer Code

    From Pennies to $10K Months: How One Busy Family Cracked the Amazon Influencer Code
    Jun 14 2026
    What if your next income stream was already sitting inside your home?Kim Ward sits down with Beth and Grayson Thompson, a busy Ohio family with three children who turned everyday products they already owned into a powerful side income through the Amazon Influencer Program. Beth and Grayson share the honest behind the scenes story of how they went from earning pennies in the beginning to generating over $10,000 per month in onsite commissions. They talk about the early mistakes, the doubts, the slow start, and the consistent action that helped them build momentum over time.This conversation is for anyone who has wondered whether ordinary families can really make money with the Amazon Influencer Program without a huge audience, a warehouse full of products, or a complicated business model. Beth and Grayson prove that with patience, consistency, and a willingness to learn, a simple side hustle can become a life changing income stream.If you are looking for a realistic way to create more freedom, build an income stream around family life, and make use of products you already own, this episode will open your eyes to what is possible.Resources Mentioned; Amazon A to Z Course: https://thethompsonfive--lifebydesign.thrivecart.com/amazon-influencer-a-to-z/Beth’s Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/09vZr8NCOink affilatehttps://oinkforinfluencers.com/extension/?via=bethCode BethViral vuehttps://viralvue.com/join?fpr=bethany36DynamicDuo10 (10 percent off)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CsuXJFKL-oYMy goal is to help you build a business and a life that you don't need a break from. I help family focused entrepreneurs build leverage in a way that allows them to maximize profits as well as family time. Below are resources to help you achieve your goals with affiliate marketing, Pinterest marketing, Amazon associates & Influencer as well as all of the amazing guests who join us to provide value on wealth, health & wellbeing, faith and more! Life By Design Blog: http://www.lifebydesignsolutions.com AmazonAmazon Influencer A to Z: https://lifebydesign.thrivecart.com/amazon-influencer-a-to-z/ Kim's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrs_kim_wardPinterest MarketingPin to Profit Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/pin-to-profit-network/about 7 Fool proof Steps to Turning Pinterest into a Passive Income Machine: https://lifebydesign.thrivecart.com/passiveprofits/Pinterest Marketing Academy: https://lifebydesign.thrivecart.com/pinterest-marketing-academy/Subscribe for more episodes about entrepreneurship, mindset, and designing a life you love!DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.
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    55 mins
  • Busy Isn’t Working: The Hard Truth That Changed My Business (and My Life)

    Busy Isn’t Working: The Hard Truth That Changed My Business (and My Life)
    Apr 27 2026

    What do you actually consider working in your business?


    In this raw and honest episode, Kim shares the moment that changed everything, when her husband asked a question that hit harder than any strategy ever could: “Do you have us?”
    What followed wasn’t more hustle… it was a complete shift in how she showed up.
    If you’ve been stuck in “pre-work”, scrolling, learning, planning, but not truly moving the needle this episode is your wake-up call. Kim breaks down the difference between being busy and being productive, the fears that keep us stuck, and how messy, imperfect action led to over $110K in just four months.
    This is about more than business. It’s about ownership, courage, and finally doing the things that actually change your life.

    📚 On the Blog: http://www.lifebydesignsolutions.com 👉Pin to Profit Network Skool https://successwithkimward.com/skool👉Kim’s Amazon Storefront: https://successwithkimward.com/amazon👉 Follow for more episodes about entrepreneurship, mindset, and designing a life you loveDISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.
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    20 mins
  • Are We in the End Times… Or Just Avoiding the Real Question?

    Are We in the End Times… Or Just Avoiding the Real Question?
    Apr 15 2026

    Are we living in the end times, or are we avoiding the real question?

    In this powerful conversation, Kim Ward sits down with Chris Collier to unpack a question many people are quietly asking right now, but the discussion goes far beyond prophecy or fear. Together, they explore what it really means to live with a Kingdom mindset in today’s world and how faith is meant to shape the way we lead, work, think, and live every day.

    Chris shares honest insight on the difference between faith and religion, the role of God’s Word in daily life, and what it truly looks like to follow Christ with purpose and conviction. This episode challenges cultural Christianity and invites listeners into a deeper understanding of identity, alignment, and action.

    If you have been feeling pulled toward something deeper, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about leadership, business, faith, and the life you are building.

    Watch on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/@kim_ward_online

    📚 On the Blog: http://www.lifebydesignsolutions.com 👉Pin to Profit Network Skool https://successwithkimward.com/skool👉Kim’s Amazon Storefront: https://successwithkimward.com/amazon👉 Subscribe for more episodes about entrepreneurship, mindset, and designing a life you love👉CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

    Programmed to Win: From Passion to Purpose Journal: https://amzn.to/4moe0m6

    Programmed to Win: Where Purpose and Passion Meet: https://amzn.to/4volVUt

    Conquer with Chris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conquerwithchrisDISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.
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    31 mins
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