Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies

Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist For Small Business Owners
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If you're a small business owner who wants to learn effective business strategies, improve time management, and elevate productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most, this podcast is for you! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer and the creator of Leverage Lab®. Amber gives small business owners the straight talk on what it takes to reduce stress, be productive, and grow your business. Tune in and subscribe to get the straight talk on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset. Also hear Amber interview guests about their expertise and insights on other business topics. Want one-on-one business support? Get coached on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset so you can reduce stress, reclaim time, and increase profits during private coaching sessions with Amber tailored specifically to help you and your small business succeed! Head on over to https://www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/Coaching for more info!

  1. 7 HR AGO

    416 | Exploring The Effect sOf Emotional Intelligence On Your Success With Alex Resnick

    Can't hold a boundary without getting frustrated? You're not alone. One of the biggest struggles I see with business owners is setting and holding boundaries with their team, their clients, and their time. And here's what most people miss: you can't hold a boundary effectively if you can't manage your own emotions. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations with Alex Resnick, Founder of Evolve Leadership. We dig into why emotional intelligence isn't soft skills fluff — it's actually the skill that allows you to communicate with confidence, lead your team, and hold boundaries without your emotions hijacking the message. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why You Can Be Successful On Paper But Still Feel Stuck And Frustrated ✔ The Real Reason People Don't Hear You When You Try To Hold A Boundary ✔ How To Be Firm And Confident Without Coming Across As Angry Or Emotional ✔ The Low-Stakes Practice That Prepares You For High-Stakes Conversations ✔ Why Alex Calls Emotional Intelligence A Superpower For Business Owners ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/416 P.S. If you're tired of struggling to hold boundaries, communicate with confidence, or lead your team without constantly feeling frustrated, I'd love to help. Let's talk about what it would take to finally lead with clarity instead of chaos. Schedule your Discovery Call And... Take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out what's most holding you back and get a personalized playlist to help you solve those pain points!

    1h 4m

  2. 23 FEB

    415 | Strategic Thinking: What's Getting In Your Way And How To Fix It

    Do you ever feel like you're so buried in the day-to-day that you never get a chance to zoom out and think about where your business is going? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down what's really getting in the way of strategic thinking - and it's probably not what you think. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Thinking Time Feels Like Slacking And How To Shift That Mindset ✔ The Science Behind Why Your Brain Resists Strategic Thinking ✔ How Stress Actually Changes The Type Of Thinking You Can Do ✔ A Simple Framework To Set Yourself Up For Successful Thinking Time ✔ Why Walking Boosts Creative Output By 60 Percent ✔ Four Powerful Questions To Bring To Your Next Thinking Session ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/415 P.S. Ready to stop being buried in the day-to-day and start thinking strategically about where your business is going? I'm currently at capacity with coaching clients, but I'm still taking discovery calls. Let's see if we're a fit to partner together. If we are, you'll be first in line when a spot opens. Schedule your Discovery Call And… Want to find out what's most holding you back? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get a personalized playlist to help you solve your biggest pain points. Take the Quiz

    1h 6m

  3. 16 FEB

    Encore: Building A Company Culture Of High Performers Who Never Want To Leave With Yuri Elkaim

    Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels with your team? Too much back and forth, unclear expectations, and you're wondering if it's them or if it's you? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back my conversation with Yuri Elkaim because he gets real about being the source of his own team's chaos AND explains exactly what he did to fix it. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Two Leadership Skills That Matter Most When Building A High-Performing Team ✔ Why Your Company Culture Is A Direct Reflection Of You As The Founder ✔ How To Build Strong Team Bonds When Everyone Works 100% Remotely ✔ The Simple Tool That Turns 10 Minutes Of Clarity Into 10 Hours Saved ✔ What "Stars And Seeds" Means And How It Transforms Your Hiring Strategy ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/414 P.S. Not sure where to focus first? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out exactly what's holding you back and what to prioritize next. → Take the quiz at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Quiz And… If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck and start building a team that actually runs without you, I'd love to talk. Schedule your Discovery Call at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

    59 min

  4. 9 FEB

    413 | The Love Letter Your Business Has Been Waiting To Send You

    What if your business could write you a love letter? This Valentine's week, I recorded something different. I stepped aside and gave your business a voice. If things have felt heavy lately... if the spark has faded... if you've been wondering whether it's all worth it... this episode is for you. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, your business has something to say to you. What You'll Discover: ✔ What Your Business Sees That You Might Have Forgotten ✔ Why Your Business Isn't The Enemy ✔ The Permission You Have To Reshape What You've Built ✔ An Invitation To Fall Back In Love ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/413

    13 min

  5. 2 FEB

    412 | You Don't Need More Discipline, You Need More Trust

    Every broken promise to yourself has a cost. If you've been struggling to follow through on your own commitments, the problem might not be what you think. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm sharing a different lens on why you can't seem to keep promises to yourself, and it has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or finding the right planner. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Your Self-Trust Bank May Be Overdrawn And What That Means For Your Follow-Through ✔ The Fiduciary Responsibility You Have To Yourself That Most Business Owners Ignore ✔ How Small Broken Promises Compound Into A Trust Crisis ✔ The Micro-Deposit Strategy For Rebuilding Trust One Kept Promise At A Time ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/412 P.S. I invite you to take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz! Find out what's most holding you back and get a personalized playlist to help you solve those pain points. Head on over to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ. And… If you're tired of being someone who breaks promises to yourself and you're ready to finally build the trust, the systems, and the follow-through your business needs, I'd like to talk to you. Schedule your Discovery Call at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call.

    38 min

  6. 26 JAN

    411 | Encore: The Magic Connection Method With Brandon Fong

    What if you're just one connection away from your biggest breakthrough? In this encore episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back one of my favorite interviews because the message is just as powerful now as when I first aired it. Brandon Fong, creator of the Magic Connection Method, shares the exact 5-step framework he used to land a dream opportunity as a college senior... and how you can use it to build relationships that open doors for your business. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why You're Just One Connection Away From Anything You Want ✔ The 5-Step Framework To Connect With Anyone ✔ How To Make An Irresistible Offer That Gets Busy People To Say Yes ✔ What Most Business Owners Get Wrong About Networking ✔ How To Find Anyone's Email And Craft Subject Lines That Get Opened ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/411 P.S. Not sure what's holding you back from taking your business to the next level? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get a personalized playlist to help you solve your biggest pain points. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ And… If you're realizing that the connections you need won't happen unless you make time for them, let's talk. I'm currently at capacity but still taking discovery calls. Schedule yours at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

    50 min

  7. 19 JAN

    410 | The Tech Stack Audit That Saves Time, Money & Sanity

    Is your tech stack creating chaos instead of efficiency? Maybe you've got tools you forgot you were paying for, duplicates doing the same job, or a backend so scattered you're not even sure where things live anymore. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm walking you through exactly how you or a team member can audit your tech stack, what to capture for each tool, and why it matters, so you can finally get clarity on what's actually running in your business. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Two Patterns Killing Your Operational Efficiency ✔ What To Track For Every Tool & Why Each Piece Matters ✔ The Question Most People Forget To Ask About Every Tool ✔ How This Audit Doubles As An Onboarding Doc For Future Hires ✔ Why Tech Bloat Comes Back & How To Prevent It ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/410 P.S. I've created a free Tech Stack Audit Tracker template for you. No opt-in, no email required. Just head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/TechTracker, copy the template, and you or your team can start filling it in right away.

    42 min

  8. 12 JAN

    409 | What Business Owners Want Most

    Wondering what's holding my business back? You're not alone. Every business owner I know is chasing the same things: clarity, focus, energy, freedom. But here's the truth most people don't want to hear. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm sharing why these outcomes can't be chased and what you need to focus on instead. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The 7 Things Every Business Owner Wants Most And Why You Can't Chase Them ✔ Why Buying Another Planner Or App Won't Give You Clarity Or Focus ✔ The Difference Between Outcomes And Inputs That Changes Everything ✔ The 4 Pillars That Actually Create The Results You're After ✔ How To Stop Chasing And Start Building What You Really Want ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/409 P.S. Not sure where to start? Take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out which pillar needs your attention first. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ And… If you're ready to stop chasing and start building, schedule a Discovery Call so we can discuss partnering together. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

    31 min
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If you're a small business owner who wants to learn effective business strategies, improve time management, and elevate productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most, this podcast is for you! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer and the creator of Leverage Lab®. Amber gives small business owners the straight talk on what it takes to reduce stress, be productive, and grow your business. Tune in and subscribe to get the straight talk on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset. Also hear Amber interview guests about their expertise and insights on other business topics. Want one-on-one business support? Get coached on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset so you can reduce stress, reclaim time, and increase profits during private coaching sessions with Amber tailored specifically to help you and your small business succeed! Head on over to https://www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/Coaching for more info!

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