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

Is a fear of taking action holding you back? Sara Connell reveals the neuroscience behind why you freeze and how to take strategic action before you feel ready. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with 5x bestselling author and founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell, to flip everything you thought you knew about confidence on its head. Spoiler: it does not show up first. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Your Brain Is Wired For Safety, Not Success ✔ The Three A's That Move You From Frozen To Free ✔ How To Build Confidence By Doing The Opposite Of What You Think ✔ The One Reframe That Changes Sweaty Palms Into A Green Light ✔ What To Do The Moment You Feel Yourself Freezing ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/423 P.S. Sara created a free guide just for Small Business Straight Talk Podcast listeners called 7 Steps To Write A Revenue-Generating Bestselling Book. If becoming an author is something you have been quietly circling, grab it here. And... Take the Quiz to find out what is most holding you back as a business owner and get your personalized playlist to solve those pain points. Head on over to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ.

Business growth isn't always the right move! But how do you know when not to grow your business? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down how to honestly assess whether your business is in a growth season or a hold the line season, why holding the line is active work not passive maintenance, and the six specific activities that keep your business intact while you do it. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ When Growth Is Not The Most Strategic Move ✔ How To Recognize The Signals That Should Make You Assess Your Capacity ✔ The Honest Question That Tells You What Season You're In ✔ What Holding The Line Actually Is And Is Not ✔ The Six Activities That Keep Your Business Intact During A Hold The Line Season ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/422 P.S. I created a resource perfect for this season. Grab my Slowing Down To Speed Up podcast playlist. It's 11 episodes on strategic action during slower business periods Download The Playlist Here 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.

If you're an ADHD business owner who feels broken, you're not. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with ADHD business coach Diann Wingert to discover why your wiring isn't the problem and how to build a business that works with your brain. What You'll Discover: ✔ Why The Fastest Growing Group Being Diagnosed With ADHD Might Surprise You ✔ The "Default Yes" And How It Quietly Sabotages Your Boundaries And Commitments ✔ How To Tell The Difference Between A Real Opportunity And A Distraction Dressed Up As One ✔ Why Radical Self-Acceptance Has To Come Before Self-Awareness ✔ The Boredom-Burnout Cycle That Leads Business Owners To Destroy What They've Built ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/421 P.S. Check out Diann's private podcast, Brilliantly Wired: Making the Most of Your ADHD Advantage, for targeted strategies to leverage the gifts of your ADHD brain in business. Get access at bit.ly/brilliantly-wired-private-podcast

Making hard business decisions hits different when you're changing something that already works. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain on the real reason I created the three-part decision-making series. While I was teaching you the framework, I was using it myself on a major business decision. Tune in as I share what held me back, which tools actually moved me through, and the moment I finally trusted what I already knew. What You Will Discover: ✔ The Big Business Decision I Was Working Through Behind The Scenes ✔ The Fear-Based Delays And Calibration Problems That Showed Up For Me ✔ How I Used 10 Of The 16 Tools And The 3 That Made The Biggest Difference ✔ The Breakthrough That Came From My Own Balanced Decision-Making Matrix ✔ Why The Way You Ask The Question Already Tells You The Answer ✔ What I Ultimately Decided And How I'm Testing It ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/420 P.S. If you've been sitting on a decision you know you need to make, let's talk. AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call And... Not sure what's holding you back? Take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz and find out. AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ  

Trusting your gut in business decisions isn't reckless. It's your expertise distilled down to a feeling. So why do so many business owners keep overriding it? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm wrapping up the Decision-Making series with the one thing no framework can hand you, and it's been with you all along. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why The Real Problem Was Never About The Decision ✔ How Seeking More Opinions Can Actually Work Against You ✔ The Difference Between Preparation And Outsourcing Your Own Authority ✔ What To Do When You Can't Explain Why You Just Know ✔ The One Question That Cuts Through Every Decision You've Been Avoiding ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/419 P.S. If you haven't grabbed the free Balanced Decision-Making Matrix PDF yet, it's the complete framework from Part 2 of this series, with decision timeframes, real business examples, and Power Sheets to help you apply it immediately. No opt-in required. Download it free at AmberDeLaGarza.com/DecisionMaking And... If this series revealed that the patterns keeping you stuck go deeper than one decision, I'd love to talk to you. Schedule a discovery call so we can see if we're a fit to partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits. AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

You know the decision you've been avoiding. The one that keeps showing up on your mental list week after week. Today we fix that. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm sharing practical, immediately usable tools for every decision-making delay pattern: fear-based delays, thinking traps, calibration problems, and avoidance patterns. Plus a framework I created to help you match your effort to what each decision actually deserves. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How To Counter The Fear Story Your Brain Keeps Telling You ✔ The Question That Reveals If You're Researching Or Just Hiding ✔ Why Matching Your Effort To The Decision Actually Matters ✔ Why Not Deciding Is Still A Decision With Real Business Consequences ✔ The One Test That Removes The False Safety Of Staying Stuck ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/418 P.S. If today's episode revealed that the decisions you've been avoiding are costing your business more than you realized, and you're ready to stop navigating that alone, I'd like to talk to you. Schedule a discovery call so we can see if we're a fit to partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits. Head on over to AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call to schedule. And... Don't forget to download your free Balanced Decision-Making Matrix PDF with decision timeframes, real business examples, and Power Sheets to help you apply today's framework immediately. Grab it at AmberDeLaGarza.com/decisionmaking.  

If you're drowning in unmade decisions, it's costing you more than time. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down what's really going on when you can't seem to pull the trigger and why "just decide already" has never helped anyone. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The 4 Categories Of Decision Delay And Which One Is Likely Your Default ✔ Why Fear Shows Up In More Ways Than You Think ✔ How Your Brain Lies To You About What Deserves Your Attention ✔ The Hidden Cost That Follows You Home And Sits At The Dinner Table ✔ Why Treating Every Decision The Same Is Draining You ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/417 P.S. Not sure what's holding you back? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out exactly where to focus. No fluff, just clarity. AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ And… If you're tired of carrying the weight of unmade decisions and ready to get unstuck, I'd love to talk. Schedule a discovery call at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

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!  

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  

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

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

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.

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

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.

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  

Stuck on a decision you keep avoiding? Spinning on a problem you can't seem to solve? In this episode, I'm sharing one simple question that cuts through the overwhelm and helps you see clearly even when you're too close to the situation. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why being "too close" to a situation keeps you stuck and how to create the separation you need ✔ The 6 personal filters that cloud your judgment (fear, guilt, capacity limits, emotional attachment, self-doubt, and avoidance) ✔ One powerful reframe question that bypasses overthinking and reveals the obvious answer ✔ Why you'll fight for your business even when you won't fight for yourself and how to use that strategically ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, visit https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/408 P.S. Today's episode gave you one powerful question. But imagine having a strategy partner who helps you see clearly when you're too close to the situation. Someone who asks the right question at the right time. That's what coaching with me looks like. If you're ready to get unstuck, gain clarity, and make strategic decisions that move your business forward, I'd love to talk with you. Schedule your Discovery Call And… 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!  

I dive into how you can identify both the internal beliefs and the external commitments that are silently running the show in your business in life. We talk about how to finally give yourself permission to let them go so you can step into 2026 lighter, clearer, and ready for true momentum. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Letting Go Really Is & What It Entails ✔ A Great Mantra To Live By That Grants You Desired Freedom ✔ The Most Important Question To Ask Yourself & Answer Honestly ✔ What Stands Between You & Relief From Your Commitments ✔ Common Expectations Beliefs, & Stories That Might Be Weighing You Down ✔ What Happens When You Release The Internal Weight ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/407 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  

I sit down with business coach and sales expert Sarah Walton to dive into the illusion of time abundance and money scarcity, help you shatter your mindset blocks around time and money, and discuss how managing your time with love and intention will make your money flow more abundantly. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Difference Between A Scarcity & Abundance Mindset ✔ How You Are Likely Preventing Money Flowing To You ✔ Sarah's Just-Get-To-Market Winning Strategy  ✔ The Important Question To Ask Yourself That Takes Pressure Off You ✔ One Of The Most Wasteful & Harmful Things You Can Do With Your Time ✔ The Entrepreneur "Porn" That You Must Stay Away From ✔ What Your #1 Job Is As A Business Owner ✔ The Relationship Between Your Nervous System & Abundance Of Time & Money ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/406   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  

I dive into how you can put a stop to the December panic setting and discover what you should actually focus on now to finish the year strong and guilt-free. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What The December Trap Looks Like ✔ What Creates The Unnecessary Overwhelm & Why ✔ A Simple, Impactful Exercise To Determine What To Focus On ✔ How You Can Easily Release The Guilt That Comes Along With the Holiday Season ✔ The Most Strategic Thing You Can Do This Holiday Season ✔ Actions To Take To Feel Super Accomplished At The End Of The Month ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/405 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

I sit down with the founder and CEO of Perfectly Kept Books®, Misa Bacon, to dive into the inner workings of your relationship with your bookkeeper and specific strategies to make it a seamless back-and-forth collaboration that's personalized to get the best results for you and your business. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Misa Sees Out In The Wild West Of Her Clients' Books ✔ The Nuances Of Business Owners & Good Bookkeeper / Accountant Relationships ✔ What To Do If You're Not Receiving The Reports You're Paying For ✔ How Often You Should Be Talking With Your Bookkeeper ✔ Strategies To Work With Your Bookkeeper To Get The Results You Want ✔ Red Flags To Watch Out For & What To Consider When Hiring / Working With A Bookkeeper ✔ The Best Time Of Year To Hire A Bookkeeper ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/404   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

I dive into the crucial difference between being good busy and toxic busy so you can know the warning signs, make better choices, stop feeling so overwhelmed, and be better equipped to achieve success without burnout. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Good Busy Looks & Feels Like ✔ What Toxic Busy Looks & Feels Like ✔ My Natural Tendency & How I Choose To Combat It ✔ The Warning Signs You're Slipping Into Toxic Busy ✔ What To Do Instead ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/403  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  

I sit down with certified nutrition and life coach, Courtney Townley, to dive into her work of helping women reclaim their health while removing the overwhelm from their health journey, and discuss her new book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✓ The 4 Distinct Practices For Women's Wellness That Actually Work ✓ Why Health At Midlife Is Fundamentally A Stress Management Game (And How To Win It)  ✓ When Courtney Knew She Had A Book & What She Learned In The Process Of Writing It ✓ What Her Integrity Pains Were And How She Pushed Through Them ✓ The Real Nutrition Deficiencies That Have Nothing To Do With Food ✓ Courtney's Advice For Busy Business Owners To Get Out Of The Spin Cycle ✓ How To Practice Consistent Self-Honoring Instead Of Daily Rigid Routines ✓ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/402   P.S. If you're a woman navigating midlife and feeling stuck in the start-stop cycle, I can't recommend Courtney Townley's book enough. It's far from your typical health book. Courtney digs into the real reasons we struggle to be consistent, and it has nothing to do with willpower. She talks about our stories, our patterns, and how to build a life that actually sustains us. If you're tired of quick fixes and want something that actually addresses the root of the problem, you need this book. Check out Courtney's podcast Grace & Grit and grab your copy of her book or audio book here at the link below!

I go behind-the-scenes once again to look at my whole experience last week of realizing that the most productive, most strategic thing I could do for my business in the moment was simply to stop and rest - even when that meant making the hard, public decision of missing a deadline. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What I Struggled With This Past Week & How It Impacted My Business ✔ The Difficult Decision I Had To Make ✔ How That Decision Turned Out To Be The Best One ✔ Ways Productivity Becomes Busyness When You're Compromised ✔ The Guilt-Free Permission It's Important To Give Yourself ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/401 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

Today is a very special episode—our 400th episode! Instead of me giving you the straight talk this week, the tables are turned and I get interviewed by my marketing content creator. Come behind the scenes of my business with me to learn about my personal journey, the entrepreneurial struggles you usually don't hear about, and what I've learned over 400 podcast episodes and 15 years of business ownership. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why & How I Started My Business ✔ The Multitude Of Sacrifices It Required ✔ The Biggest Fears I Had While Building The Business ✔ How My Business Has Evolved Through The Years ✔ The Challenges That Acted As Catalysts For Those Transformations ✔ Which Strategic Decisions I Made In Order To Grow ✔ The Lessons I've Learned & Where I'm Going Next ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/400 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

I sit down with the CEO of Dugout Mugs, Kris Dehnert, to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of his successful business and dive into his entrepreneurial journey that took him from a near-death experience to making $55 million in sales. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Kris Ended Up Manufacturing Mugs Out Of Baseball Bats ✔ What Mistakes He Made Along The Way To Making $55 Million In Sales ✔ Kris' Process For Determining Where The Puck Is Going To  Go ✔ His Advice For Business Owners Who Wants To Unclutter Their Lives ✔ The Checkboxes Kris Looks At Before Pulling Triggers On Opportunities ✔ The Leadership Wisdom He Relies On To Keep Winning ✔ What's Next For Kris & His Business To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/399 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  

I share the one question that changes everything in your business and life when answered ahead of business planning. I then go on to discuss why most business owners skip this foundational step, what the true cost of that mistake is, and how finally answering this question becomes your strategic compass and the filter for every decision you make. What You Will Discover In This Episode: ✔ The One Foundational Question That Must Be Answered Before Any Business Planning ✔ Why Chasing Revenue Goals Without This Clarity Leads to Burnout ✔ How Skipping This Step Costs You Your Health and Personal Relationships ✔ Why This Question Feels "Less Urgent" and Why It's Often Considered "Selfish" ✔ How Answering It Becomes Your Strategic Compass and Decision Filter ✔ What Specific Details You Need to Define to Make This Question Powerful ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/398 P.S. I want to remind you about that free resource I mentioned at the beginning—"A Look Ahead: One Year From Now." It's a guided reflection that will walk you through defining your vision of success for both your business and personal life. Head on over to AmberDeLaGarza.com/lookahead to grab it. 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

I sit down with Myrna Everett, the CEO of Home Vogue Interiors, to dive deep into her evolution from running a successful business on the front end but headed toward a breaking point on the back end, to running a successfully business on both the front end and back end, AND in a strategic way that has essentially made replacing herself possible. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Stressful Reality Of Being A One-Woman Show ✔ How Myrna Overcame The Deep-Seated Resistance To Delegation And SOPs ✔ Why Documenting Systems Must Precede Successful Hiring ✔ The Time Myrna Spent Away From Her Business Which Proved Its Scalability ✔ Her Plan To Successfully Transition From Operational Expert To Full-Time CEO ✔ Myrna's Experience Attending My In-Person VIP Business Blueprint Events ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/397   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  

In this special Behind The Business episode I sit down with Author, Keynote Speaker, host of A Well-Designed Business and Window Treatments for Profit Podcasts, LuAnn Nigara, to peel back the curtain on what it took to evolve from the CEO of WindowWorks to her current career roles, and discuss what it now takes to face operational realities in her businesses as a creative visionary.  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Genesis of LuAnn Nigara, Inc.  ✔ Why She Considers Herself A Creative Entrepreneur & Visionary ✔ What She Learned Over 4 Decades In Business ✔ What It Takes To Get Into The Boardroom Of Directors ✔ The Ah-Ha's LuAnn Received Through Coaching With Amber ✔ What's Next For LuAnn ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/396 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  

I dive into the messy reality of how revenue leaks actually show up when you're running a business day-to-day and divulge real-world solutions to the pricing, billing, and operational issues causing them. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Your Commute Can Become An Unpaid Customer Service Hotline ✔ The Revenue Leaks That Could Be Showing Up In Your Business Daily ✔ How You Might Be Sabotaging Your Billing & Business Model ✔ Ways Your High Efficiency Could Actually Be Penalizing Your Profitability ✔ The Importance Of Building Upon An Operational Foundation ✔ The Freedom That Comes From Shifting To Reward Efficiency ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/395 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

I dive into the five levels of revenue leaks that compound into massive losses year after year and show you exactly why most "fixes" don't actually fix anything. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Separates Successful Business Owners From Those Who Stay Stuck ✔ The 5 Revenue Leaks That Most Business Owners Miss ✔ What Must Be Done To Acquire Lost Revenue ✔ The Time-Money Connection Most Business Owners Miss ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/394 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  

I sit down with "America's #1 Small Business Tax Lawyer" - the Founder and CEO of Main Street Tax Professionals, Mark Kohler, to dive into how you can utilize little known business tax secrets to keep more of your hard-earned money. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ A Great Summertime Tax Tip That Can Make Yours Better ✔ What Flow Through Taxation Is ✔ Why Converting From An LLC To An S-Corp Can Save You On Taxes ✔ At What Point You Should Convert (Yes, There's A Specific Moment) ✔ The Payroll Action You Should Be Making Quarterly ✔ How To Pay Your Kids Through Your Business ✔ The Crossroads Of Crypto & Small Business ✔ Advice For Creating A Trust ✔ How That Coincides With An LLC & Those Protections ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/393   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  

I sit down with trial-attorney-turned coach, Michelle Grosser, to dive into actionable strategies and practical tools to overcome stress, regulate your nervous system, and unlock peak performance in all aspects of your business and life. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Dysregulated Nervous System Looks Like  ✔ How It Impacts Your Business If Left Unchecked ✔ The Primary Function Of Your Nervous System ✔ How To Communicate Safety To Your Body ✔ The Impact Of Your Window Of Tolerance ✔ How To Use Your Breath To Get Out Of Fight Or Flight ✔ Other Tools To Return To Baseline Stress Level ✔ The 3 Easy Habits That Make A Major Difference ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/392   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  

I dive into the real reason you're always 'so busy,' digging deep into the underlying beliefs that keep you in this frantic, reactive cycle. I go into how society has programmed us to believe that being busy equals being virtuous, productive, and secure, talk about why those beliefs are a trap, and divulge how to make the necessary shift from reactive to intentional. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Underlying Beliefs Making You Feel Like You Must Always Be "Busy" ✔ How "Toxic Busy-Ness" Impacts Your Health, Relationships & Business ✔ Ways Constant Busy-Ness Is Undermining Your Expertise ✔ How Shifting To Intentionality Requires Changing Your Mindset & Business Model ✔ Strategies To Notice Your Default Response & Create Space For What Matters ✔ What True Success Is Really About ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/391 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  

Jude Charles runs a video production company that helps entrepreneurs tell their stories via video documentaries that pull back the veil on both their business and the person behind the business. In this special Behind The Biz episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with Jude Charles to pull back the curtain on his life and business, and dive into the journey that took him from severe burnout to establishing boundaries that work for him. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Jude's Genesis Story That Started In Grade School ✔ The Lesson He Really Needed To Learn As A Young Entrepreneur ✔ The 3 Rules For Authentic Storytelling ✔ Jude's Experience With Burnout That Led To The Need For Boundaries ✔ The Time-Off Cadence He's Learned That Works For Him ✔ The Most Important Story You Tell & Why ✔ What's Next For Jude 7 His Company ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/390   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  

In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I dive into the raw, honest reasons why you might be stuck throwing good money after bad and teach you how to cut those losses. More importantly, I share the mindset shift and a powerful question that will help you finally make that call, free yourself from the emotional burden, and create space for genuine growth. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Nobody's Telling You About Cutting Losses In Business ✔ Why This Happens & What To Do About ✔ How To Know When It Is Time ✔ Why Stopping Something In Far From Failing ✔ When To Expect The Mindset Shift Necessary To Grow ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/389 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  

I sit down with Success Coach Jacob Hicks to dive into how you can convert leads into client relationships by creating a lead follow-up system that works!  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Good Lead Follow-Up System Looks Like ✔ How Many Times To Reach Out To A Lead ✔ Ways To Get Started With   Lead Follow-Up System ✔ How The Stories You Tell Yourself Could Sabotage You ✔ Strategies For Integrating AI Into Your Lead Follow-Up System ✔ How To Determine Which CRM Is Right For You ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode including the 10 x 10 Lead Follow-Up System we created to help you stay top of mind, build trust, and convert leads with a proven 10-day strategy, click on over to https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/388 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  

Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on white space—your secret scheduling weapon that can be the difference between ending your day feeling accomplished versus feeling like you've been in a train wreck. I dive into why utilizing white space as a strategy is so powerful, why you're probably resisting it, and exactly how to implement it so you can finally feel in control of your time. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Why Space Is  ✔ Why Your Business Needs It ✔ The Basics Of Scheduling White Space ✔ How To Effectively Implement It Into Your Schedule ✔ Quick Tips For Utilizing White Space As A Buffer ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/387 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  

In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with Amy to dive into how you can use your data-driven metrics to guide your business decisions and increase your revenue. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Tracking Metrics Matters ✔ Why Business Owners Often Avoid Metrics ✔ Amy's Methodology For Breaking Sales Plateaus ✔ How Much Time To Block Out To Review Your Data ✔ The 2 Data Mistake Small Business Owners Are Making ✔ What Numbers Matter The Most & Hot To Track Them ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on  AmberDeLaGarza.com/386   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  

I sit down with Business Coach & Owner of The AI Playbook Community, Rick Mulready, to dive into how the AI revolution is transforming small businesses and how he helps his clients master AI, leverage it, and grow their businesses faster. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Much AI Has Changed In Two Years ✔ Why It's Important To Embrace AI ✔ Where To Get Started With AI ✔ Strategies For Communicating With AI ✔ What AI Can Help You Achieve ✔ The Reddit Rule To Abide By ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/385 P.S. I invite you to join me inside Rick Mulready's The AI Playbook Community. lt's a community for business owners who want to leverage AI, automations, and strategy to work (way) less and make more money. 💥 It's time to breakthrough the AI noise, get expert strategy, and grow your biz faster.  Don't let AI overwhelm you. Master it. Grow faster. Join The AI Playbook now, don't get left behind.  

I dive into how you can use my Insights Feedback Loop to conduct a mid-year audit of your goals, do a guilt-free reset, and create a six-month action plan that actually works so you can finish this year strong. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Mid-Year Reset Is ✔ Why It's An Absolute Game-Changer ✔ My Insights Feedback Loop Framework ✔ How To Adjust Goals Based On Reality ✔ Strategies For Creating A 6-Month Action Plan ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/384 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  

In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with Cyber Resilience Specialist, Jeremiah Baker, to dive into the work he does to help small businesses protect themselves against cybercrime and discuss tips you can implement immediately to better protect yourself and your business from ransomware attacks, wire fraud, email account takeovers, and more. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How A Cybersecurity Attack Could Impact Your Business ✔ The Important Work Of White Hat Ethical Hackers ✔ What Social Engineering Is & How It's Being Used ✔ Ways Cybercriminals Steal Your Money & Information ✔ How SIM Cards Are Being Swapped & Your Identity Stolen ✔ Current Trending Scam & Hacks To Be Aware Of ✔ The Steps To Take To Protect Yourself & Your Business ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/383 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

I dive into how to create personal and business bucket lists that support each other and how to turn those seasonal opportunities into real progress! What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Bucket List Really Is ✔ How To Identify What Should Be On Your Bucket LIsts ✔ The Benefits Of Bucket Lists & Why They Work ✔ What A Personal Bucket List Actually Looks Like ✔ Specifics To Consider For Your Business Bucket List ✔ The First Step To Determine Whether Your Bucket Lists Will Work For You ✔ How To Build Balanced Lists That Support Each Other ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/382 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  

In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with ADHD Strategist, Coach, and Founder of Unconventional Wisdom, Skye Waterson, to dive into how she manages her ADHD after being diagnosed in adulthood, her work with neurodivergent business owners, and what tools and strategies she suggests trying to manage your systems and attain sustainable success. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Executive Functioning Is ✔ The Intersection of ADHD & Executive Functioning ✔ The Link To Dopamine Addiction ✔ The 3 Reasons Business Owners With ADHD Have A Hard Time Starting Tasks ✔ A Reward System That Is Successfully Motivating ✔ How To Make Tasks Less Boring & More Fun ✔ How To Identify The Ideal Environment To Work In ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/381   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  

I dive into how you can break free from a common identity crisis small business owners have - that of being a leader who continues to do the work of their team - and discuss helpful strategies to successfully evolve from doer to leader. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Differences Between A Leader & A Doer ✔ Warning Signs You're Stuck In An Identity Crisis ✔ Why The Doer Identity Runs So Deep ✔ The Costs Of Staying Stuck In Your Business ✔ 5 Steps To Break Free & Evolve From Doer To Leader ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/380 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  

I sit down with the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy, Dr. Sam Adeyemi, to dive into the issue of workplace toxicity and discuss strategies to quickly turn it around by leading with love. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Toxic Leadership Looks Like & How It Affects Your Team ✔ How To Lead With Love Instead ✔ Common Toxic Behaviors Of Team Members ✔ How To Address Them In A Small Business ✔ Strategies To Resolve Conflicts Of Values & Undesirable Behavior ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/379   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  

In this final episode of my Work Review Extremes Series, I dive into the powerful sweet spot in-between overbearing and laissez-faire leadership: balanced leadership. This is where the magic of maintaining quality without stifling creativity happens. By the end of today's episode, you'll have a practical framework to help you determine exactly how much oversight is appropriate in different situations, plus specific strategies to build a culture where quality thrives without your constant involvement. Plus, you'll discover how to transform work review from a potential source of tension into a powerful tool for both business growth and team development. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Signs You're Practicing Balanced Leadership ✔ The Measurable Benefits Of Balanced Work Review ✔ How To Find Your Ideal Balance & Establish A Framework ✔ Strategies For Building a Healthy Review Culture Long Term ✔ How To Utilize My Balanced Work Review Matrix & PowerSheets ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/378 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  

I dive into what drives laissez-faire leadership (a very hands-off approach to leading your team) especially when it comes to work review, when to use minimal oversight, and what to do if you've crossed the line into problematic neglect. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Laissez-Faire Work Review Looks Like ✔ What Drives This Style Of Hands-Off Leadership ✔ The Hidden Costs Of This Leadership Style ✔ How To Recognize Your Triggers ✔ When Laissez-Faire Work Review Is Appropriate ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/377 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  

Today kicks off our special three-part Work Review Extremes series where I'll show you exactly how to review your team's work effectively without being too overbearing (micromanaging) or too laissez-faire (hands-off) but instead, review it in a balanced way that empowers them and benefits  your business as a whole. You'll discover when detailed oversight is necessary versus harmful, and practical techniques to maintain quality while empowering your team. In this first episode, I dive into one end of the spectrum – the tendency to micromanage or be overbearing when reviewing your team's work.  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Overbearing Work Review Is ✔ Signs You're Micromanaging Your Team's Work ✔ The Hidden Business Costs Of Overbearing Leadership ✔ What Triggers Drive This Behavior ✔ When A Detailed Review Is Appropriate ✔ Questions To Ask Yourself & How To Move Forward ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/376 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  

I sit down with goal achievement coach Kristin Burke to dive into the habits, shifts, and actions that lead to achieving your business goals and attaining the life and success you desire.  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What The 4 C's Of Goal Achievers Are ✔ How To Handle Your Limiting Beliefs ✔ The Problem With Absolutes & What To Do Instead ✔ Which Language Shift Is Worth Making To Improve Your Mindset ✔ The Concepts Of Power Of Proof & Party With Fear ✔ A Look At Kristin's Breakout Plan To Achieve Your Goals ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/375   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  

I sit down with Jacinta Gandy, the Owner and Founder of the Social Circle, a digital marketing agency specializing in branding. We dive into how you can unlock a solid brand strategy for your business which could be the game-changing hero of your success!  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Brand Strategy Is & How To Let Others Know About It ✔ The Difference Between Personal Branding & Brand Strategy ✔ Where Paid Ads Are Going In General ✔ How To Get The Biggest ROI On Your Brand Strategy ✔ The Importance Of Competitive Analysis & Key Differentiators ✔ The Key To Identifying Your Brand Voice ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/374 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