Why Productive People Aren't As Busy As You Think | 2026 Business Growth Advice

Why Productive People Aren't As Busy As You Think | 2026 Business Growth Advice

From Not Nice. Clever. | Personal Branding, Marketing & Business Growth For Introverted Entrepreneurs by Kat Torre and Candice Carcioppolo: Personal Branding & Business Growth Experts

January 6, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconception that being busy equates to productivity, featuring insights from productivity expert Amy Landino.

Want Some "Not Nice Advice" Send Us A Text! In the first episode of 2026, we're talking with author, speaker, and productivity expert, Amy Landino to challenge the idea that being “busy” means you’re doing it right. Spoiler: it usually means the opposite. This conversation breaks down why busy is a cop-out, how introverted entrepreneurs can reclaim control of their time, and what it actually looks like to operate like the CEO of your life—not an overworked employee of your own business....

People in this episode

Hosts: Kat Torre, Candice Carcioppolo

Guest: Amy Landino

Topics covered

  • productivity
  • time management
  • introverted entrepreneurs
  • business growth
  • personal development

Keywords

  • busy
  • productivity
  • introverted entrepreneurs
  • CEO of your life
  • time control

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