327 episodes

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!

Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Business Systems, & Mindset Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist For Small Business Owners

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 145 Ratings

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!

    322 | How To Stop Micromanaging Your Team

    322 | How To Stop Micromanaging Your Team

    I dive into the root causes of why you’re micromanaging your team so you can stop doing so and instead, empower your team to grow in their roles and invest more of your time in your own high-value activities.
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ What Micromanagement Is
    ✔ How It Might Be Showing Up In Your Business
    ✔ Why You Might Have The Tendency To Micromanage
    ✔ How To Stop Micromanaging Your Team:
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/322
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call
     

    • 20 min
    321 | Lessons In Leadership & Building A Strong Culture With Jaime Taets

    321 | Lessons In Leadership & Building A Strong Culture With Jaime Taets

    I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime Taets, to dive into the leadership role a business owner plays in building culture and how a strong culture is the foundation for scaling.
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ Why Strong Cultures Help Businesses Grow
    ✔ How To Get Out From Under The Founder’s Dilemma
    ✔ Ways To Reduce Cultural Confusion Within Your Business
    ✔ How Having Great Culture Helps With Hiring & Firing
    ✔ What Must Be Done In Order To Scale
    ✔ The  Key To Allowing Flexibility & Autonomy While Building Trust With Your Team 
    ✔ Our #1 Job As Strong Leaders
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/321
     
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call
     

    • 51 min
    320 | 6 Tips To Manage Your Time Blindness

    320 | 6 Tips To Manage Your Time Blindness

    I dive into the topic of time blindness so you can learn how it might be affecting you and your business, then take action to minimize its unintentional costs.
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ What Time Blindness Is
    ✔ Who It Affects & Why
    ✔ Common Symptoms & Costs of Unintentional Time Blindness
    ✔ Ways To Tell If You Struggle With It
    ✔ How To Manage Your Time Blindness
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/320
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

    • 42 min
    319 | How Intentional Action Leads To Exceptional Results With James Brackin

    319 | How Intentional Action Leads To Exceptional Results With James Brackin

    In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with personal coach James Brackin to discuss how intentional action can fuel your growth and lead to exceptional results.
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ James’ Background That Significantly Influenced The Way He Lives
    ✔ What Specific Event Led Him To Bet On Himself
    ✔ How James Defines Intentionality
    ✔ How To Be Intentional With Your Time
    ✔ Why We Should Optimize For Enjoyment Insteads Of Progress
    ✔ How To Use Anticipation To Fuel Your Growth
    ✔ The Results That Come Out Of Living With Intentionality
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/319
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call
     

    • 38 min
    318 | The Hidden Cost Of Perfectionism

    318 | The Hidden Cost Of Perfectionism

    I dive into the different kinds of perfectionism and how you can use guardrails to curb your perfectionism tendencies so you can stop sabotaging yourself and your business!
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ How Perfectionism Shows Up In Your Business 
    ✔ What Excellence Seeking Perfectionism Is
    ✔ What Failure Avoiding Perfectionism Is
    ✔ How Perfectionism Is Costing You
    ✔ Strategies To Construct Guardrails For Your Perfectionism
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/318
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call
     

    • 40 min
    317 | How To Create A Marketing Plan You'll Actually Stick To With Lauren Tilden

    317 | How To Create A Marketing Plan You'll Actually Stick To With Lauren Tilden

    I sit down with retail shop owner and marketing coach, Lauren Tilden, to dive into strategies to cut the noise, devise an effective marketing plan, and be consistent with it so you get the results you want!
    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:
    ✔ 3 Reasons Why It Proves Difficult To Show Up Consistently
    ✔ How To Keep Showing Up When You’re Not Seeing Results Yet
    ✔ Lauren’s Super Tactical Marketing Tips
    ✔ What To Spend Your Marketing Time & Effort On
    ✔ Best Practices For Getting To Know Your Ideal Clients
    ✔ The One Thing You Really Need To Put In Your Marketing
    ✔ So Much More!
    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/317
    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level! 
    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call
     

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
145 Ratings

145 Ratings

MBacon3 ,

The podcast you need

I stubbled across this podcast while listening to Amber interview on another podcast and it was just what I needed. I love Amber's approach and the way she gets us to think differently. One of my biggest takeaways has been transforming how I manage my email inbox and plan my weeks. Making these simple changes has made such a difference in both my personal life and business.

Brandon Fong is the real deal. ,

Thoughtful & thought-provoking

Amber challenges us to think differently about how we invest our time. Her curated guest list delights and informs. I have had the unique honor of not only learning from this podcast but of sharing my message that self-care isn’t selfish in episode 313. Amber brings out the best of the guest and of the audience.

Nick from Jax ,

Love This Show!!!

Small Business Productivity Straight Talk hosted by Amber is an absolute gem for any small business owner looking to up their game! Amber's engaging style, combined with her expertise as a coach, trainer, and creator of Leverage Lab, makes each episode a treasure trove of practical advice. Whether it's about time management, effective business strategies, or boosting productivity, this podcast delivers. What I love most is Amber's no-nonsense, straight talk approach. She cuts through the fluff and provides actionable strategies that really work. Plus, her interviews with other business owners offer a wealth of insights and real-world experiences. This isn't just another business podcast; it's a masterclass in making your business thrive. Subscribe now – your business will thank you!

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