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The Metrics Maven: Data Driven Business Growth Strategy for Solopreneurs414. Why You’re Always Working… But Still Stuck with Amber De La GarzaDo you feel like you’re always busy but not actually seeing results in your business? In this episode, productivity expert Amber De La Garza breaks down the concept of priority dilution—where everything feels urgent, but nothing truly moves the needle. Learn how to shift from reactive to proactive, identify the tasks that actually grow your business, and stop mistaking busyness for real progress.🎙️DID YOU LOVE THIS EPISODE? Check out these episodes packed with even more strategies to help you shatter your sales plateau!403. The 3 Essentials Every Solopreneurs Needs to Q...2025-05-0923 min
The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners256: 5 Strategies to Work Less (AKA How I got down to 25 hours a week!) with Amber De La GarzaIn this episode I spill all the beans of how I went from working a zillion hours a week down to just 25. I give a very detailed account to podcast host Amber de la Garza and she is so good at interviewing and asking all the right questions to pull out the important details of this progression. So today we dive into:How I more than quadrupled my hourly rateHow creating a killer client experience helped me work lessWhy picking a niche was critical to our efficiency and how it drives referralsBeing okay with p...2025-03-1858 min
The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan279: Mastering Productivity: Amber De La Garza’s Journey to SuccessStruggling to stay productive? Working all day but feeling like you got nothing done? This episode is for YOU!In this episode of The Root of All Success, The Real Jason Duncan sits down with Amber De La Garza, a sought-after productivity specialist, coach, and speaker, to uncover the real secrets to getting more done—without the stress.Amber shares powerful insights on priority management, time blocking, and planning strategies that help entrepreneurs escape the trap of constantly working in their business instead of on it. Discover why time management is a my...2025-03-0436 min
What Are You Made Of?Mastering Productivity & Business Growth with Amber De La GarzaMike "C-Roc" invites productivity expert Amber De La Garza to share her journey from real estate to entrepreneurship. Amber, the creator of Leverage Lab and host of the Small Business Straight Talk podcast, dives into her evolution as a business strategist, the challenges she faced, and how she helps small business owners optimize productivity for success.Amber also opens up about her personal life, from reconnecting with her high school sweetheart to balancing family and business. Plus, she reveals key insights on time management, efficiency, and scaling a business....2025-02-2837 min
Elite Achievement114. The Productivity Paradox with Amber De La GarzaStruggling to find balance in your entrepreneurial journey? You're not alone. Join us for an enlightening conversation with productivity expert Amber De La Garza, who challenges common myths surrounding productivity and provides actionable strategies that can transform the way you work. This episode dives deep into the hidden struggles many business owners face as they prioritize success, at a cost. We discuss the importance of breaking free from hustle culture and redefining productivity on your terms. You'll learn how to incorporate the "AND" method to align your professional and personal goals without feeling like you have to s...2025-02-2739 min
Small Business Growth Podcast323. How to Maximize Productivity Fit For Your Personality Style // WITH AMBER DE LA GARZALISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE TRYING TO OPTIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AS A BUSINESS OWNER BUT IN WAYS THAT WORK FOR YOUIn today’s episode, we chat with Productivity Expert, Amber De La Garza, all about productivity, planning your schedule, balancing it all, & figuring out what productivity looks like for you!Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity! Amber is a so...2025-01-281h 02
The Game On Girlfriend PodcastWhere Business Owners Should (and Shouldn't) Prioritize Their Time With Amber De La GarzaSo many things need your attention daily as a business owner. How do you know what you're supposed to be prioritizing? How do you know which tasks are actually going to move the needle? Amber De La Garza is the Productivity Specialist! With over a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and increasing productivity! Amber is the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®. While coaching highly successful people, Amber noticed they w...2024-12-0341 min
Blaze43. The Last Time Management System You’ll Ever Need with Amber De La GarzaReady to take back your time?
Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She’s a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, and writer, as well as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and the creator of Leverage Lab®. She has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity!
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How one small shift in Amber’s messaging blew up her business
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Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She’s a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, and writer, as well as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and the creator of Leverage Lab®. She has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity!
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How one small shift in Amber’s messaging blew up her business
The 4 high-value activity buckets you need to...2024-11-121h 00
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies351 | Mastering Lead Nurturing & Customer Relationship Management With Jason KramerI sit down with the Founder of Cultivize, Jason Kramer, to dive into how effective lead nurturing and customer relationship management (CRM) can help you convert prospective buyers into customers. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A CRM Really Is ✔ The 4 Components of A CRM ✔ Strategies For Lead Nurturing ✔ The Importance Of Connectivity To Your Website ✔ What Type Of ROI A Business Owner Can Expect ✔ The Factors To Consider When You’re Buying Business Software ✔ How CRMs Can Help You Determine The Strength Of Le...2024-11-0445 min
The Real Women Real Business PodcastProfit Boosting Productivity Tips with Amber De La GarzaIn this episode of The Real Women Real Business podcast, join Shauna Lynn Simon as she interviews productivity specialist Amber De La Garza. Shauna Lynn and Amber explore the complexities of productivity in the entrepreneurial world. Amber shares her insights on how many people equate busyness with productivity, often overlooking the importance of focusing on high-value tasks that truly drive results. Amber emphasizes that productivity is not a one-size-fits-all approach and introduces her framework, categorizing tasks into four key buckets: marketing and visibility, sales, client servicing, and administration. By prioritizing these areas, business owners can better manage their time and...2024-10-0858 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies336 | The Costs Of Poor Client Scheduling To Your BusinessI dive into making smarter client scheduling decisions so you can prevent the negative costs poor client scheduling has on your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Poor Client Scheduling Looks Like ✔ Amber’s Scheduling Story That Ended Badly ✔ Krystle’s Scheduling Story That Ended Well ✔ How Those Business Owners Both Failed & Succeeded In Their Communication ✔ The Hidden Costs Of Poor Client Scheduling ✔ What You Can Do To Improve Your Client Scheduling ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this...2024-07-2229 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastAmber De La Garza's Business Coaching Triumph: 70% Profits with a Lean Team of 4, Mastering Work-Life Balance, and Using Podcasting for Growth - A Blueprint for Thriving in Business. (Episode 540 - Amber De La Garza)In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Amber De La Garza from The Productivity Specialist. Amber reveals how she grew her business to generate nearly $400K in revenue with a dynamic team of 4. Discover her secrets to scaling success, achieving work-life balance, and thriving in the competitive world of small business. This insightful conversation is packed with actionable advice for any entrepreneur looking to grow a small business and reach new heights. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business...2024-07-1634 min
The Business of Beautiful Spaces, Interior Design PodcastEp.71 - Let's Talk to The Productivity Specialist, Amber De La GarzaSend us a textAmber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®. Amber shares her message on her weekly podcast and as Straight Talks both virtually and in-person across the country for audiences that range from small business owners and associations to multinational corporations. 2024-06-1735 min
That Big CEO Energy111 | Confronting The Big Unnecessary O’s Wreaking Havoc On Your Business with Amber De La Garza“I've never met an un-messy business. Everybody has their thing and you are learning and you are figuring out what works for you, what works for your business, and it's a work in progress.” - Amber De La GarzaWhat if you could transform your overwhelming work life into a well-balanced and productive routine? Have you ever wondered why you constantly feel overwhelmed? In this episode of That Big CEO Energy, we dive deep into:The root causes of being overcommitted, overexerted, and overworked, and provide practical solutions for each. Recognizing these symptoms and steps...2024-06-0552 min
Dave Lukas, The Misfit Entrepreneur_Breakthrough EntrepreneurshipHow to Skyrocket Your Entrepreneurial Success with Amber De La Garza's Productivity StrategiesThis week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is Amber De La Garza. Amber is a coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast. Her focus is helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity. Amber’s work has been featured everywhere from Fast Company to the Huffington Post. She’s worked with companies such as Pepsi, Cartier, and MGM Resorts. As entrepreneurs, the most precious thing we have is our time and we need to do our be...2024-05-1546 min
The McClain Method45: Essential Productivity Hacks For Designers That You Can Do Today From Amber De La GarzaIf you have ever felt behind schedule before you even opened up your laptop or found yourself chasing the clock to get something done by a deadline. Well, you're not alone. We have ALL been there my friend, but guess what? There are solutions to your productivity problems and Amber De La Garza is the productivity expert and she's HERE on the podcast today!She has created a very detailed list of ways that we (as creatives) can be more productive in our days. (Trust me, I know it's hard)!Get your notepad...2024-05-0449 min
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & BeyondSkyrocket Your Productivity with Amber De La GarzaSkyrocket Your Productivity with Amber De La Garza Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®. Amber shares her message on her weekly podcast and as Straight Talks both virtually and in-person across the country for audiences that range from small business owners and associations t...2024-04-0939 min
Financial ClarityMastering Productivity to Maximize Small Business Profits With Amber De La GarzaAmber De La Garza is a coach, trainer, speaker, and writer renowned for her work as The Productivity Specialist. Through her role as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®, Amber dedicates her expertise to assisting entrepreneurs in enhancing their productivity, helping them to maximize their profits and minimize stress. With a career foundation as a licensed real estate agent and a bachelor's degree in real estate and business management, she brings over 20 years of experience in real estate management, training, and business coaching to the table. Amber's approach is focused on e...2024-03-1947 min
HAPPILY HORMONAL | hormone balance for moms, PMS, painful periods, natural birth control, low energy, pro-metabolicE115: Overcoming Painful Periods, Endometriosis, and All-Month Hormone Symptoms with Past Client Amber De La GarzaWelcome back to the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, my previous client, Amber De La Garza, is sharing her hormone healing journey with us. We’re going in-depth into what it’s like to work with me, especially if you have significant hormone issues like Amber did. I am so excited to share Amber’s story, you’re going to get all the behind-the-scenes details, she holds nothing back.This episode is going to be really encouraging and empowering to other women going through something similar because if Amber can do it, other people can do it too...2024-03-0448 min
Making Good: Small Business Podcast223: How to Plan Your Day with Amber De La GarzaAs you may have heard me talk about before, I am a big productivity nerd. I love learning and chatting about new strategies and ideas for getting the most out of the day, whatever that means to you. But I know that’s not the case for everyone, and in fact, can be fuel for self-criticism. I’ve been there too. My guest today knows exactly how loaded the word “Productivity” can be, and I am so excited to share her thoughts on a new way to think about being productive. My guest is Amber De La Garza The...2024-02-2752 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil166 / The Truth About Productivity with Amber De La GarzaIs productivity just about getting as much done as possible, or is it about getting the right things done in the best way?
HOW do you KNOW when you’re being productive? Maybe a better question is how do you differentiate from being productive vs. just being busy?
I’m excited to have Amber De La Garza on the show to help us answer these questions! Amber has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by elevating their productivity! Amber is a so...2023-11-2933 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies304 | A Special Message From AmberI’m going to share with you a big decision that I recently made in my business and why I made it to help you determine if you are in need of making a big decision. Why? So you can take action to make sure your business goals align with your personal goals in this season. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ My Goals For This Upcoming Season ✔ The Big Decision I Made In My Business ✔ The Impact I Expect That Decision Will Make ✔ What You Can Bet I’ll Still B...2023-11-0607 min
Experts SpeakMaking Time for What Matters Most with Amber De La GarzaIf you feel overwhelmed, stressed out, or like you never have enough time, Amber de le Garza can help! She is passionate about helping you improve your productivity so you can reach your maximum potential and accomplish your most important goals. She partners with you in your success by helping you master your mindset, expand your skill sets, lead your team, and build business systems, all while holding you accountable. Why? To ensure you achieve the results and success you desire in business without sacrificing your personal goals and relationships. Learn more about Amber at her website.
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The Inner EditAmber de la Garza: The Power of Prioritization: Reimagining Productivity and Embracing BalanceToday With Amber De La Garza: What do you think of when you hear the word productivity? For me, my mind jumps to doing more. Getting things done. Checking off a list. Growing the business, making money—all the things. And if I’m being honest, the word productivity doesn’t exactly make me feel good. Today, The Productivity Specialist Amber de la Garza challenges what we think about “productivity” and shows us how to get out of our own way. Pick It Apart [2:37] What does “productivity” actually mean anyway? [8:37] Balancing work and mothe...2023-09-2952 minThe Inner EditAmber de la Garza: The Power of Prioritization: Reimagining Productivity and Embracing BalanceToday With Amber De La Garza: What do you think of when you hear the word productivity? For me, my mind jumps to doing more. Getting things done. Checking off a list. Growing the business, making money—all the things. And if I’m being honest, the word productivity doesn’t exactly make me feel good. Today, The Productivity Specialist Amber de la Garza challenges what we think about “productivity” and shows us how to get out of our own way. Pick It Apart [2:37] What does “productivity” actually mean anyway? [8:37] Balancing work and mothe...2023-09-2952 min
Business By The Books with Danielle HaydenProductivity Hacks For Women Entrepreneurs: Uncover the Keys to Accomplishment with Amber De La Garza! 107Show Notes In this episode of Entrepreneur Money Stories, we have a special guest, Amber De La Garza, a productivity specialist who focuses on helping small business owners achieve more joy in their lives and businesses. Amber understands the challenges entrepreneurs face, including burnout and the urge to step away from their businesses. She believes that by optimizing productivity, entrepreneurs can create a fulfilling and sustainable entrepreneurial journey. Amber begins by emphasizing the importance of understanding where your time is being spent and how you are tracking it. Rather than striving for a pe...2023-07-0435 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies286 | Ask Amber: Should I Combine My Work And Personal Calendars?I dive into the long, drawn-out answer to this specific question I get asked by my clients a lot: should I combine my work and personal calendars? The answer, of course, is a detailed one. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Benefits Of Combining Your Work And Personal Calendars ✔ What Would Make The Answer A No ✔ How To Create A Hybrid If You Want To Keep Them Separate ✔ What Would Make The Answer An Absolute Yes ✔ Pro Tips For Combining Your Calendars ✔ So Much More!...2023-07-0317 min
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur1593 - Productivity is A Skill with Productivity Straight Talk's Amber De La GarzaIn this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the Speaker & Coach of The Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza.Amber is a productivity specialist, who shared five tips for achieving more in less time. She emphasized the importance of working smarter, not harder, and learning the skills of productivity and time management. Small business owners often wear many hats and juggle multiple responsibilities, leading to burnout and stress. The tips included consistent planning, personalizing your schedule, and focusing on behaviour and habit. She also added that using a task and p...2023-07-0120 min
ADHD-ishUncovering the Bottleneck in Your Business with Amber de la GarzaThe story of how Amber de la Garza came to be a guest on this podcast is not the typical one. It started over 3 years ago at Podcast Movement 2019. I was a listener to her popular productivity podcast, Productivity Straight Talk, and recognized her at the conference. Even though I did not have a podcast at the time, I approached her, introduced myself, and pitched her on the spot. Amber has branded herself 'The Productivity Specialist", so you know she is intentional with her time. She graciously accepted my pitch, on this condition: "Launch your podcast, get to 100...2023-01-1054 minThe Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners072: Stop the Inbox Insanity! 10 Strategies to Tame and Maintain Your Inbox w/ Amber De La GarzaI have a secret. A couple years ago, when I was running my planning practice,… I had over 2,800 emails in my inbox. I used my inbox for storage, as a to do list, and all the other things you are not supposed to do. I know what you’re thinking… but you’re the “efficient advisor!?!” How could this incongruency happen!?! While systems and processes are kinda my thing... my inbox was something I could never really get control of. I was so deep in it I couldn’t see the way out… it was my dirty little se...2022-10-2545 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies[Case Study] All the Ways You Can Leverage Your Own Framework with Amber De La GarzaIf you already have a framework that you use in your business and presentations, you will get some new ideas in this conversation on ways to use your framework. If you don’t already have your own framework, you’ll be inspired to create one! My guest is Amber De La Garza, the Productivity Specialist. Amber has a unique framework she developed about 4 years ago that has been paying dividends ever since. Frameworks usually reflect the work you do with your clients to get them from results. Frameworks can also be representative of your...2022-10-1731 min
Becoming LimitlessEp #63 Book Ending Your Day with Productivity Specialist Amber De La GarzaDoes your day feel disorganized, rushed and unfocussed? Today we are talking about the 4 routines that every entrepreneur needs to have to take control of their energy, boost their business productivity and get more done in a day.
Tanessa is speaking with productivity specialist Amber De La Garza. Amber is sharing her 4 part "Bookend Your Day" blueprint that teaches entrepreneurs how to optimize their daily schedule, calendar and productivity so their days run smoother and they can make time for their health, family and work.
P.S. If you want weekly biohacks & actionable tips to...2022-09-2749 min
Declutter Your Life: Reclaim Your Time & FreedomAmber De La Garza discusses family organizing, productivity and the power of mindset to get lasting resultsOrganization and productivity… They go hand in hand. Think about it… To be productive, you have to be organized. In today’s episode, to help you better understand your relationship to organization and productivity, Andrew welcomes Amber De La Garza. Amber is a productivity expert. She specializes in coaching and training for small business owners on how to implement the systems, processes and mindset that help them run their businesses more productively.And as an entrepreneur running her own busine...2022-09-1924 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Amber De La Garza: Productivity is Personal - How to Create Systems that Will Work for You! More About Amber De La Garza: Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, and creator of Leverage Lab®. She helps business owners improve their time management and elevate their productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most! Connect with Amber De La Garza Website Instagram Facebook Listen to Amber’s podcast! What’s new with LuAnn Nigara Power Talk Friday Tour at High Point ...2022-08-2659 min
Built For The Game with Rob CressyCreating Freedom of Time with Amber De La GarzaWhen you create freedom of time your life will transform. On this episode of Best Year Ever, Rob Cressy is joined by Amber De La Garza, as they talk about the mindset and process for creating freedom of time. How do you design your day to create the experience you want in life? Why is it important to ask questions around how your schedule works for you? How can creating mantras around time allow you to do more of what you love? Join IAMGREAT - a personal growth program for high performing leaders: http://www.robcressy.com/iamgreat/ -Connect with...2022-03-0734 minBuilt For The Game with Rob CressyCreating Freedom of Time with Amber De La GarzaWhen you create freedom of time your life will transform. On this episode of Best Year Ever, Rob Cressy is joined by Amber De La Garza, as they talk about the mindset and process for creating freedom of time. How do you design your day to create the experience you want in life? Why is it important to ask questions around how your schedule works for you? How can creating mantras around time allow you to do more of what you love? Join IAMGREAT - a personal growth program for high performing leaders: http://www.robcressy.com/iamgreat/ -Connect with...2022-03-0734 minThe Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners015: 7 Strategies to Minimize Team Interruptions with productivity expert Amber de la GarzaThis week I have my favorite productivity expert, Amber de la Garza on the podcast! Amber and I go through her 7 strategies to reduce team interruptions that will save you a TON of time and frustration. And, bonus, help your team to become more self-sufficient. Libby and Amber uncover the proactive and reactive strategies you can implement right away with your team whether you’re a small and mighty team of 2 or a more robust practice with lots of moving staff parts. In this episode Libby and Amber discuss:2022-02-1541 min
You Can Mentor: A Christian Youth Mentoring Podcast127. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training with Amber Given from HALO ProjectHow do you correct behavior in a child with significant trauma in their past? Lt. Wayland Cubit and his guest, Amber Given with the HALO Project discuss a revolutionary new technique for disciplining in an honoring way both to the mentor and the mentee. FACT went through Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training and now Lt. Cubit is partnering with Amber Given to discuss the practicals behind utilizing this technique.Find out more about the HALO Project: https://haloprojectokc.comPurchase the You Can Mentor book: You Can Mentor: How to Impact Your Community, Fulf...2021-12-1649 min
Amplify with Lauren SalaunIncrease Productivity + Become More Effective with Amber De La GarzaWelcome to Amplify because blending in is Bullshit! Today I chat with my friend, Amber De La Garza, the productivity specialist. This episode is full of business talk, tips, hacks, and action steps you can take right now to become more productive, efficient, and focused in your business. Amber shares with us her story and some major tools she uses in order to make her time more efficient and prioritize the important stuff in her business while also making time for herself. Enjoy this episode.
In Today’s Episode You Will Learn:
Get to know Amber thr...2021-10-191h 00
Love, your Money - Wealth, Money, and Financial Advisor for Women181: 3 Key Business Boundaries You Must Implement for Profit & Sanity with Amber De La GarzaWelcome to episode 181 of Profit Boss® Radio! In this episode, we’re talking about how to improve your time management, elevate your productivity, and maximize your profits while making time for what matters most. We all want to accommodate our clients and make the most of any opportunity that comes our way. In fact, when I need to reschedule and it takes six, eight, or ten weeks to make it happen, I get frustrated with people. I roll my eyes and I get annoyed, but at the same time, when I constantly shift my schedule around, I find...2021-09-0738 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesCommunicate Your Vision & Values to Your Team with Amber De La GarzaI’ve always thought of “Speaking Your Brand” as not only how you communicate externally to audiences, whether it’s at conferences and events, on webinars, or on podcasts. It’s also how you communicate internally with your team members, your clients, and your vendors. How can you best share your vision and values with your team? I invited my friend Amber De La Garza onto the podcast to talk about how she has done this with her team members as her business has grown. Amber and I talk about: The team r...2021-04-2738 min
Life Skills That Matter PodcastHow To Do Your Best Work With Amber De La Garza (366)Amber De La Garza, founder of TheProductivitySpecialist.com and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, wants to inspire to discover how to be your best self to do your best work.
Lot of great lessons in our conversations including:
* How she pivoted her career in real estate sales into business coaching.
* Why the birth of her son gave her the courage to go out on her own.
* How she’s been apprenticing her son in her business.
* Amber’s version of productivity as an employee versus working for herself.
Ready to...2021-02-2337 min
The Content Experiment Podcast058: How to Make the Most of Your Day with Amber De La GarzaYou know it’s impossible to make more time in the day. But you can make more time in your day by being more productive and using the time you do have more wisely. No one can give you a magical fix that works for everyone. Rather, you need to find what works for you. It’s a matter of trial and error and trying a few strategies. That’s exactly what I’m talking about in this week’s episode of the Stories in Small Business podcast. Amber De La Garza, the Productivity Specialist, is sharing...2020-08-3145 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Amber de la Garza, LuAnn is in the “Productivity” Hot SeatWelcome to A Well-Designed Business, it’s Power Talk Friday! LuAnn has a very special episode for you today. Amber De La Garza is back with her on the show. Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She is also one of the co-authors of LuAnn’s third book coming out this fall, which is A Well Designed Business: The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2. This episode is a little bit different than most, because today LuAnn and Amber are going to be talking about the work that they have accomplished, the internal stories and b...2020-08-141h 13Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies10 Time Leaks You’ll Want To EliminateI dive into ten ways you might be letting time leak out of your days and therefore money leak out of your pockets. These may seem like simple things but they add up to big time wasters that dramatically affect your productivity. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Time Leaks Could Be Sabotaging Your Productivity ✔ Strategies To Best Plug Those Holes ✔ How Doing So Will Give You More Time In Your Business & Life ✔ Quick Tips To Keep Your Productivity On Point ✔ So Much More! To access...2020-08-1126 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesDevising A Plan To Hit The Ground Running Each Week: A Strategy Session With Christy KeatingI sit down with the founder and CEO of The Heartful Parent, Christy Keating, for a one-on-one strategy session in which we take a look behind the scenes at her business. We work through Christy’s challenges with planning her weeks that mainly exist because her business demands that her schedule from week to week will never be the same. We focus on several areas for improvement to walk Christy toward a solution, including finding time for high-value activities, batching, avoiding self-created fires, creating structure for the unschedulable, weekly reviews, and maximizing time. What You’ll Discover In T...2020-08-031h 14Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesOnward To $1 Million: A Client Case Study With Vita VygovskaI sit down with Vita Vygovska, the owner of window treatment company Vitalia, Inc. We take an in-depth look at how she went from being a corporate dropout to a successful small business owner on track to make $1 million in revenue. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Non-Negotiables For Business Owners ✔The Challenges Vita Faced Building Her Team ✔ How Business Owners Should Emulate Athletes ✔ The Mantra That Keeps Vita Learning And Productive ✔ Why She Embraces 50/50 Coaching Partnerships ✔ So Much More! To access res...2020-07-2458 min
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesLastPass Review For Small Business OwnersI dive into one of my favorite time-saving apps - LastPass for small business owners. I started using it when I took a stand that I never wanted to waste time looking for passwords in an Excel spreadsheet again and I’ve never looked back. I discuss why LastPass has worked for me and how it could help save you 11 hours a year while preventing security breaches. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Amount Of Time You Spend Looking For Passwords ✔ How LastPass Helps Me Run My Business ✔ Its Awesome Fe...2020-07-2011 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesTaking Your Goals From Good To Better To BestIn part two of my two-part series on goal achievement, I dive into how you can utilize good, better, and best goals to surpass what you thought was possible with achieving your goals. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Benefits Of Setting Good, Better, And Best Goals ✔ Tips For Staying On Track To Those Goals ✔ Why Specificity Matters So Much ✔ How This Strategy Has Impacted The Results Of My Goal Setting ✔ So Much More! And now, let’s get to the straight talk! Importan...2020-07-1315 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesGoal Deconstruction 101In part one of my two-part series on goal achievement, I dive into the topic of breaking your big goals down into smaller, attainable milestones that you can actually wrap your mind around. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How To Make Big Goals Less Intimidating ✔ A Simple Way To Increase The Odds Of Attaining Your Goals ✔ The #1 Goal That Should Trumps All Others ✔ Why Using Tracking Metrics Is Necessary To Achieve Your Goals ✔ So Much More! And now, let’s get to the straight talk...2020-07-0620 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesHow To Be A Better Boss To Your VAs So They Can Make The Magic HappenI sit down with the Founder and CEO of the VA agency, The Launch Guild, Tasha Booth. We discuss strategies for getting on the same page and communicating effectively with your VAs so they can best support you and your business! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How A VA Can Support You And Your Business ✔ Best Practices For Communicating With Your VA ✔ How You Being A Visionary Could Sabotage Your VA’s Work ✔ Why An Onboarding Packet Is Necessary To Set Your VA Up For Success ✔ So Much...2020-06-2933 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesHiring: Might Need To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs To Find Your PrinceI dive into the topic of getting your mindset on board with continuing to look for your next hire even when it’s freakin’ hard so you can find your talented diamond in the rough who’s going to fill that empty role in a way that best supports you and your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Recent Hiring Trends My Clients Are Dealing With ✔ Some Behind The Scenes Of My Hiring Difficulties And Wins ✔ Why You Should Be Slower To Hire And Quicker To Let Go ✔ What You C...2020-06-2229 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesGoing Slow To Go FastI walk you through my emotional journey over the past few weeks that has stretched me as a leader and a human being and made me have hope that we can all come out of this season stronger and kinder to one another. It’s not a typical episode but it’s an episode my heart insisted I record. I hope you find some value in it. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ My Gut Reaction When The Intense Conversation Surrounding George Floyd’s Death Began ✔ Why Absolute Silence Wasn’t The Answer2020-06-1521 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesFrom Victim To Victor Using Your Failures To Fuel Your GrowthI dive into how challenging it can be to jump back on the saddle after a fall but also why you should. I discuss how you can effectively use your past failures as a foundation for monumental growth when you choose to retackle those obstacles better equipped for success. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How To Not Let Your Failures Get The Best Of You ✔ 4 Steps To Take Before Retackling Challenges you Stumbled Over ✔ Techniques To Switch From A Victim To A Victor Mindset ✔ Who You Should Lean On Fo...2020-05-2530 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesAsk Amber: Have Any Tips For Wrapping Up Conversations? I dive into the topic of wrapping up conversations and meetings and discuss how if not done respectfully, wrapping up can seem abrupt or awkward. I go on to provide my favorite tips for wrapping up conversations effectively so both parties’ voices can be heard and time respected. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ My Go-To Solutions For Wrapping Up Conversations ✔ What Wrapping Up On Time Says About You ✔ Effective Uses Of “Can I Circle Back With You?” ✔ How To Set Boundaries In Group Chats ✔ So Much More! ...2020-05-1821 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesWe Are Not BabysittersI dive into the topic of creating accountability to discuss how having others hold you accountable will never work unless you are already practicing self-accountability. That’s because accountability starts and ends with you. Your spouse, coaches, friends, and kids are not babysitters. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Kind Of Accountability You Need ✔ How You’re Crossing The Line With Your Support ✔ What Accountability Should Start And End With ✔ Why You Should Care ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, cl...2020-05-1113 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesThe Downside Of OptimismI dive into how optimism is typically a positive trait but if you fail to reel it in when it comes to your business, being optimistic can outright sabotage your success. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ 4 Ways Business Owners Are Too Optimistic ✔ The Importance Of Being Realistic With What You Can Take On ✔ How To Stop Feeling Defeated At The End Of Each Day ✔ The Best Way To Budget Your Time ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on Show Note...2020-05-0411 min
The Biz PodcastProductivity and System tactics to help you make more money with Amber De La GarzaProductivity is a word many business owners throw around. Many people think productivity means just doing more, but it's not just doing more, it's about doing the right things. In essence, productivity is investing your best time into your best activities, which is a great framework because it can apply to anything.
My guest on the podcast today is productivity specialist, Amber De La Garza. Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, and creator of the S.T.O.P. Leverage Formula. She helps business owners improve their time management and elevate...2020-04-3020 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesOvercoming FOMO As A Business OwnerI dive into the topic of FOMO which most business owners suffer from occasionally, possibly even more so during this global pandemic. I discuss how I‘ve personally been dealing with FOMO in my house, what I decided to do about it, and how you can prevent FOMO from taking a hold of your mindset now and in the future. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What FOMO Is And Why You’re Experiencing It ✔ Strategies To Prevent FOMO From Sabotaging You ✔ How To Stay The Course Even When It’s Hard ...2020-04-2818 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesContact Clean-Up: Drumming Up Business While Social DistancingI dive deep into a) how to find, select, and execute on a contact relationship management (CRM) program if you don’t have one and b) how to clean up and fully utilize your CRM if you do. Why? So you can make your database profitable by drumming up business for you. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Benefits Of A Contact Management Database ✔ How To Select The Best One For Your Business ✔ Clean-Up Hacks You’ve Gotta Try ✔ How To Drum Up Business During Your Contact Clean-Up ✔ So Much More! ...2020-04-2041 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesTackling Your To-Do List: A Strategy Session With Amber CortesI sit down with interior designer Amber Cortes for a one-on-one strategy session. We work through Amber’s challenges with not letting her life spin out of control when there’s a ton of to-do’s on her task list. We focus on creating a more manageable master task list that makes prioritizing a breeze, life less overwhelming, and the big picture not seem so scary. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Your Task List Is Making You Freeze Up ✔ Ways To Tweak Your Task List For Optimal Productivity ✔ How To Utilize...2020-04-0457 min
The Got Side Hustle ShowEpisode 69: Straight Talk with THE Productivity Specialist, Amber de la GarzaDo you need someone to talk to about working from home, feeling isolated, or just want to scream, shout and let it all out? CLICK HERE to schedule a free Coping Session with me!! It’s been a really great week and I’m all about Every! Single! Silver! Lining! that I can find out there right now. I feel ridiculously connected to my co-workers right now during a time when people are fearing isolation; and I’m feeling incredibly productive working at home even though I have distractions all around me. As Michael Rooker so profoundly says, in JFK...2020-03-2727 min
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeAmber De La Garza on Productivity for Business OwnersAmber De La Garza works with business owners who are ready to transform the way they work so they can reduce stress, maximize time, and grow their business. She is also the host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast.In this conversation, Amber talks with Erik about putting your best time towards your best activities and the four buckets every business owner needs to be filling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...2020-01-2146 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesAsk Amber: How Do I Get My Employee To Stop Interrupting Me? I dive into the topic of managing employee interruptions effectively so you can stop getting hammered with questions throughout your day when totally inconvenient and reclaim time for the money-making activities you SHOULD be focusing on. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ A Necessary, Often Overlooked Element To Set Yourself Up For Success ✔ Tips For Establishing Boundaries With Your Employees ✔ The Underlying Reason Your Employees Keep Interrupting You ✔ How To Train Your Employees To Approach You With Questions When Convenient For YOU ✔ So Much More! And now, let’s get to the straight t...2019-12-0214 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesAsk Amber: How Much Time Should I Spend On Training?I dive into the topic of what you should be spending your time on in order to maximize profits and propel yourself toward achieving your business goals. I also focus upon on how much time and effort you should be putting into training and support. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Where You Should Be Spending Your Time ✔ What Bucket Support Belongs In ✔ Why I Rely On Just In Time Learning ✔ How You Should Focus On Closing Your Gaps ✔ So Much More! To Access Resources An...2019-11-2514 min
The Brilliant Life ShowHow to Leverage Your Time By Buying Back Time in Your Home with Productivity Specialist Amber De La Garza025 I'm thrilled to bring Amber, The Productivity Specialist, to equip us ambitious women with practical tools, as well as bust productivity myths. Discover how THE most productive time in Amber's day is the time she gives to her son and husband. Plus, discover why and how to do this consistently! How Amber grew a business in alignment with her goals: 1st goal was to hire cleaners. "Fired" herself from the home. Outsource home items before outsourcing business. Life by design. Guilt and Mindset 4 Pillars of Productivity: 4th Pillar - Your Posse My...2019-11-2248 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online095: Outsourcing to TECH for a Boost in Productivity with Amber De La GarzaToday on the podcast I'm sharing with you a conversation I had recently with none other than Amber De La Garza, the productivity specialist. Amber is the host of Productivity Straight Talk and she lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. I love going to Las Vegas! Yet every single time I go to Las Vegas, Amber is busy. So let's put our good magic together and hope that next time I go to Las Vegas, I will have the opportunity to see Amber in person again. It's been a year since I last saw her and I cannot wait to...2019-11-2034 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online095: Outsourcing to TECH for a Boost in Productivity with Amber De La GarzaToday on the podcast I'm sharing with you a conversation I had recently with none other than Amber De La Garza, the productivity specialist. Amber is the host of Productivity Straight Talk and she lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. I love going to Las Vegas! Yet every single time I go to Las Vegas, Amber is busy. So let's put our good magic together and hope that next time I go to Las Vegas, I will have the opportunity to see Amber in person again. It's been a year since I last saw her and I cannot wait to...2019-11-2034 min
Pitched: Real Stories of Pitching Bold IdeasHow to Productively Pitch Yourself with Amber De La GarzaIn previous episodes of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, I’ve mentioned the importance of making every podcast pitch unique to the person you’re trying to connect with. Now this might lead you to think that templates should be avoided at all costs. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is not the case. At all! My guest today is Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, and speaker, and in this episode you'll learn how, with a...2019-11-1946 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesHow To Eliminate What’s Holding You BackI discuss how your self-limiting thoughts are holding you back from success and suggest ways you can challenge your thinking and reframe it with questions so there will be nothing holding you back from making monumental moves in your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ How To Identify Self-Limiting Statements ✔️ Ways To Use Questions To Reframe Negative Affirmations ✔️ How To Transition From Problem Mode To Solution Mode ✔️ Tips For Becoming Solutions Focused Long-Term ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on self-limiting beliefs...2019-10-0717 min
The MindShift Podcast with Darrell Evans11: Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs with Amber De La Garza, The Productivity SpecialistHave a question for Darrell? Text the show here.Want to turn AI and digital disruption into your competitive advantage as a service-based business? Join the MindShift Inner Circle. Want help to market, grow, and scale your business? Schedule a free strategy session.In this episode:With demands, overwhelm and stress taking over her life. Amber had to figure out how to make time for what mattered most.Today, Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! She is a sought-after coach, trainer, sp...2019-09-2445 min
Professional Services Growth and MarketingMaking Your Podcast Profitable with Amber De La GarzaI'm looking forward to bringing this episode to you because you're going to meet one of my clients Amber De La Garza. Amber gives you the straight talk on what it takes to be productive and grow your business. When listening in on my conversation with her, you will discover strategies to save time and money while podcasting, the holy grail of growing a business, a surefire way to maximize your SEO, our podcasting process and so much more. Resources from this episode: Connect with Amber - https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/ Borrow my b...2019-09-1140 min
Business Strategy for CPA's051 How to Be Productive Where it Matters Most, with Amber De La Garza, The Productivity SpecialistLearn more about PEAK FREEDOM My guest today is The Productivity Specialist Amber de la Garza. Amber is a sought after coach, trainer, speaker and writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast. She helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most. Being productive is when you are investing your best time into your best activities. I enjoy how Amber reframes productivity from being about the small minute-to-minute changes that might make our systems slightly more efficient, to really thinking about ho...2019-09-1146 min
Diary of a Female EntrepreneurSeason 3 Ep. 2 | Amber De La Garza | How to beEffectively Productive in your BusinessAmber De La Garza, aka the Productivity Specialist! Amber is The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, and creator of S.T.O.P.! The Entrepreneur’s Success Solution. She helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most!
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The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastProductivity for Yoga Teachers with Amber De La GarzaThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 122: Productivity for Yoga Teachers with Amber De La Garza Description: Are you struggling with productivity and finding enough time to do all the things? On this episode, Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, shares strategies to help you become more productive and achieve your business goals. Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. She helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters mos...2019-06-241h 03Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesInsider’s Access To Amber De La Garza: A Personal InterviewThis episode is totally atypical as I step outside my comfort zone and move to the other side of the mic for an in-depth interview with my assistant Krystle. She asks personal questions about my upbringing, my college years, my family life, and strives to get to the bottom of who I really am. It’s an all access pass behind the curtains of my life and I was nervous! I was also really glad with how it turned out. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What I Was Like Growing Up ✔️ The Worst Tr...2019-06-101h 02
This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional OrganizersEP 126: Productivity Pit Stops, with special guest, Amber De La GarzaHi Friends! Today on TOL Podcast, we are joined by Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza. Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, and creator of S.T.O.P.! The Entrepreneur’s Success Solution. She helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most! She is also the mama to a 9-year old son, and knows first hand the challenges of juggling work & home life. I asked her to chat with us about her Productivity Pit Stops that help us to "slow down...2019-05-0925 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastEverything You Always Wanted to Know About Time Blocking (But Were Afraid to Ask) | with Amber De La GarzaAmber de la Garza, aka the ‘Productivity Specialist.’ Amber is a sought-after trainer, coach, speaker, writer, and she’s also the host of the ‘Productivity Straight Talk’ podcast. She works with entrepreneurs to help them take actions that will maximize profits, reduce stress, and ultimately make time for what matters most in life. Oh...and she’s also quite possibly as big of a productivity nerd as I am!If you’ve ever heard the term ‘Time Blocking’ and wondered what the heck that is, or you’ve wondered how it works, or what the best tools are, or whether or n...2019-02-211h 03Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesDisorganization: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You With Erik De La GarzaI sit down with my eight-year-old son, Erik De La Garza, to discuss why he’s been having a hard time turning in his homework lately. We dissect his habits to get to the root cause of his issue and determine disorganization has been holding him back, but not in the way you think. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Ways Disorganization Could Be Holding Your Back ✔️How Being Disorganized Comes Down To Your Habits ✔️What You Can Do To Determine The Root Cause Of Your Disorganization ✔️The Easiest Way To Get A...2019-02-1821 min
SweetLife Entrepreneur™ PodcastStop Second-Guessing and Start Profiting: How To Own Your Productivity - with Amber De La GarzaYou can't expect to be profitable in your business if you're not productive first. Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She’s a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. Amber helps driven entrepreneurs execute actionable solutions to maximize your profit, reduce your stress, and make time for what matters most. In my conversation with Amber today, she's breaking down the four "buckets" you need to fill in order to be productive and profitable. Episode Highlights: A discussion of how the way yo...2019-02-1839 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast385: Power Talk Friday: Amber De La Garza: The Productivity SpecialistWelcome to another episode of Power Talk Friday! We're really excited to have Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, here with us today! We all know that things, like being productive and efficient, getting our systems in order, and managing our time, are crucial to running a successful business. Although these things may seem simple, they are often a lot more difficult than they need to be. Amber's goal is to simplify everything and make it easier for entrepreneurs. One of the things that she loves to teach people about is time-blocking. If you have tried it before...2018-12-141h 17Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesFrom 1:1 To 1:Many - Leveraging Your Time To Scale Up With Jessica RodriguezI sit down with business strategist Jessica Rodriguez who helps her clients escape the 1:1 / DFY reliant income roller coaster with scalable offers so they can amplify their impact and profit. We dive into how she leveraged her own time to totally rework her business model in order to service more people in the same amount of time. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What Happened When Jessica Dropped A Major Bomb On Her Business ✔️ How To Diversify And Expand Your Income With Scalable Offers ✔️ Tips For Providing Great Service To Multiple Clien...2018-11-1944 min
Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs26: Productivity and Teams with Amber De La GarzaOn today’s show we learn how the Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza, leads her business and her team for profitability and effectiveness. Amber implemented every aspect of Mike Michalowicz’s book, “Profit First” and watched how her business grew, her team grew, and her confidence grew as focused on the structure of her business. Amber shares her story about how a referral became her very important first hire and how she’s continuing to add more strategic team members. In the “Ask me anything” segment, Amber asks for help in recognizing when it’s the...2018-10-1653 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesSPSS Bonus Eps | Top Time-Saving Tools I Use To Run My BusinessIn this episode, I take you on a tour through my toolbox and share my top time-saving tools I can’t live without. I discuss the key functions of each program, their unique features, ways to customize them to meet your unique needs, and discuss why I absolutely love using these particular tools in my business. I also talk about the solution to wanting to read more, the problem with Frankensteining your processes and tools, and the must-have program that can turn any small business owner into a self-sufficient graphic designer. I hope you enjoy my...2018-08-2342 min
Breakthrough SuccessE226: Staying In The Flow And Getting Results With Amber De La GarzaAmber De La Garza is the Productivity Specialist, and she’s passionate about helping people improve their productivity so they can reach their maximum potential land accomplish their most important goals. She is a productivity coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast Quotes To Remember: “Productivity is investing your best time into your best activity.” “It’s only through clarity that you can take that massive consistent action that will actually get results.” “There are some areas that you can focus on but you need to find o...2018-08-1729 min
Stand Up and Speak UpWalt Interviews Amber De La Garza – STOP Screwing Your Productivity!Many of the activities you engage in, although (possibly) well-intentioned, actually hinder you from achieving far more. They cost you time, money, energy, lost opportunities, and clients!
Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer. She is the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. Amber helps entrepreneurs take consistent, massive, focused action in business. She equips them with the specific techniques needed to reduce stress, increase profits, make more time for what matters most, and achieve their vision of success.2018-08-1600 min
BinariosNo. 58 | Amber De La Garza on ProductivityOn today’s episode we are joined by Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. She helps entrepreneurs take consistent, massive, focused action in business and equips them with the specific techniques needed to reduce stress, increase profits, make more time for what matters most, and achieve their vision of success.
“Productivity is investing your best time into your best activities,” she says and today you’re going to learn her 3 step process for figuring out what those activities are and how to use both...2018-07-2341 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies5 Simple But Powerful Productivity Hacks For EntrepreneursIn this episode, I share five productivity hacks for entrepreneurs that are easy to implement and deliver big results. I reveal a great way to clean your slate and start fresh every week, how to not let one-off tasks slow you down, and the best way to end each of your work days I also discuss how to simplify your workload and a guaranteed method of moving faster through emails, projects, tasks, marketing, and proposals. I hope you enjoy my episode on simple but powerful productivity hacks and encourage you to implement them soon so...2018-04-3023 min
5 Minute Success - The PodcastAmber De La Garza – Secrets of a Top Productivity Specialist Revealed: 5 Minute Success – The Podcast5 Minute Success Podcast – Amber De La Garza Here’s to your success in business and in life! In this episode, Karen and Amber De La Garza discuss: Amber's journey to success Amber's business development Amber's commitment to get leads Amber's strategies How Amber connects to build and grow Key Takeaways and Actionable Success Principles: Committing to getting leads is a choice you make every day, and you've got to do it even when you don't feel like it Just because your feelings aren't consistent every da...2018-04-0527 min
Leadership Looks Like PodcastFiguring It Out with Amber De La GarzaIn September of 2017, Amber's plans to attend a real estate convention in Texas took an unexpected detour. As Hurricane Harvey descended on the city and inflicted unimaginable destruction, Amber had a choice. She could either stay at home in Las Vegas or travel to Houston and help with relief efforts as a volunteer. She chose the latter and had no idea what she was about to endure.
Whether it's helping residents in Texas clean up their homes to holding entrepreneurs accountable for their success, Amber has learned that obstacles and challenges will always present themselves. Listen in a...2018-02-2841 min
The Sound Off PodcastAmber De La Garza: E-Mail is Killing Your ProductivityAmber De La Garza is a productivity specialist and the host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast. She helps businesses and entrepreneurs get their act together and not waste time. We are big fans of her work and spoke with her briefly in our episode when we were live at the Podcast Movement. We see this when we visit radio stations: People spending too much time on e-mail, and not enough on the on air product and their craft. In this episode, Amber will change your relationship with e-mail, and your relationship with your work.This episode...2017-12-1318 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesTop Time-Saving Tools I Use To Run My BusinessIn this episode, I take you on a tour through my toolbox and share my top time-saving tools I can’t live without. I discuss the key functions of each program, their unique features, ways to customize them to meet your unique needs, and discuss why I absolutely love using these particular tools in my business. I also talk about the solution to wanting to read more, the problem with Frankensteining your processes and tools, and the must-have program that can turn any small business owner into a self-sufficient graphic designer. I hope you enjoy my...2017-11-2741 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow Speaking Can Grow (or Derail) Your Business with Amber De La GarzaGet ready for a fun and lively conversation! We get into the nitty-gritty of speaking in this episode: how to make sure that the speaking opportunities you say yes to are helping you reach your goals and grow your business vs. derailing you. My guest Amber De La Garza is a productivity specialist, so we also talk about productivity tips for us as speakers and entrepreneurs. I even ask her to help me with a productivity struggle - and you’ll be surprised by her recommendation (I was!). Amber shares with us what the National Spe...2017-11-1454 min
Into the Woods with Holly WortonBMP222 Amber De La Garza ~ How to Structure Your Business To Improve Productivity & Get Things Done Today's Guest I'm excited to introduce today's guest, Amber De La Garza. Amber is a productivity coach, trainer, speaker, and podcast host with more than 15 years of experience in real estate management, training, and coaching. About Amber Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast. She helps entrepreneurs take consistent, massive, focused action in business and equips them with the specific techniques needed to reduce stress, increase profits, make more time for what matters...2017-10-2327 min
Interview Connections | The Leading Podcast Booking AgencyProductivity with Amber De La GarzaMargy has a fancy new title and Jess is free from her gym membership and committing to her yoga practice. Then, Jess and Margy interview one of our #RockThePodcast listeners, Amber De La Garza, who we met at Podcast Movement! Finally, stay tuned for our favorite segment: “Would You Rather... Listen To?” Interview with Amber De La Garza: How did you find #RockThePodcast? Amber was in her learning phase about how to be a great host and guest Googling these terms, she came accross the show! How many podcast do you...2017-09-1337 minSmall Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesA Clear Snappshot of Accountability with Nick SnappIf your business is not where you want it to be, a solid process of accountability just might be the missing ingredient in your recipe for success. In this episode, I sit down with Productivity Strategist and podcast host of The “Make It Snappy” Productivity Show, Nick Snapp as he walks us through his entrepreneurial coaching journey, how he implements accountability in his business practices, and why he believes in productivity, but only if it’s rooted in purpose. We also talked about selling to the wrong people, validating your ideas, version 1.0s, leveraging your big wh...2017-05-2234 min