Podcast appearances and mentions of amber de la garza

Reframe the rules you follow to build a future-ready business by identifying what you don't want and shifting your mindset to be growth-oriented.   Productivity is not just about efficiency or organization. True productivity stems from intentional behaviors and habits that align with the needs of both you and your team. Business positioning is not a one-time effort; it's an ongoing process that evolves alongside your business.   In this episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, you will hear real experiences that illustrate what it takes to run, evolve, and scale a growing business. Discover how growth occurs when we adapt and change our approaches, what the “voice of success” sounds like, and gain insights to strengthen your five- to 10-year outlook. Learn how daily planning can still accommodate the unexpected.   In this conversation with Jess Dewell, Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, shares her experiences of successfully growing a business through both internal and external challenges.    Amber discusses how her pivot from being an “organization consultant” to an “efficiency consultant” transformed her business by allowing her to communicate in her clients' language. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to long-term goals, even in tough times and what it means to be BOLD by being consistent and vigilant about maximizing your time.   —-----------------   If you want to identify business bottlenecks, the necessary skills, the initial actions to take, the expected milestones, and the priorities for achieving growth, try the "Growth Framework Reset" approach. This will help you keep learning and growing while working strategically on your business. -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

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Do 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.

In 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 pushing back on clients' calendars and fitting them into MY model weekHow I organized my time, built a team,  AND SO SO MUCH MORE-----------------------Connect with Amber on LinkedIn HERE!Check out Amber's website HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comLooking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode's webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

Struggling 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 myth, how to take control of your schedule, and why freedom of attention is the ultimate success factor.

Mike "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.Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with actionable strategies to level up your productivity and take control of your business!Website-www.AmberDeLaGarza.com Social Media Links/Handles-www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialistwww.instagram.com/amber_delagarzahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/podcast

Struggling 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 sacrifice one for the other.Amber also emphasizes the value of effective delegation, ensuring clear expectations with your team to foster collaboration and ownership. Moreover, we explore the impactful role of AI integration for business efficiency, while highlighting key practices that foster a productive yet fulfilling work environment.By reframing how you perceive success and productivity, this conversation encourages you to pursue an elite mindset that encompasses not only business growth, but personal joy as well. Let's work together to cultivate a business that adds to your life rather than taking from it. Tune in now if you're ready for a mindset shift that leads to remarkable results!In this episode we will be exploring:• The hidden costs of business ownership• Common myths about productivity• The "AND" method for balanced success• Effective delegation and clear communication strategies• How to leverage AI to enhance productivity while maintaining control• The importance of daily planning and intentionality in achieving goalsHighlights:0:00 Defining Productivity and Boundaries3:55 The Pitfalls of Unchecked Ambition7:28 Busting Productivity Myths with Amber De La Garza25:59 Strategies for Effective Delegation36:44 Daily Planning for SuccessConnect with KristinLinkedInInstagramWebsiteGoal Setting Success CourseBreakout PlanConnect with Amber De La GarzaLinkedInInstagramWebsiteDaily Review and Action Plan

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU'RE TRYING TO OPTIMIZE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY AS A BUSINESS OWNER BUT IN WAYS THAT WORK FOR YOU In 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 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. Amber's Social Media // CLICK HERE Amber's Podcast // CLICK HERE   FREE RESOURCES: STAND OUT SOCIAL MASTERCLASS // learn how to disrupt an industry SOLD OUT SALES CALENDAR // to help get organized & sell more BUILD YOURSELF A MARKETING BRAIN // to learn the ins & outs EXPLORE PROGRAMS, COURSES, & SERVICES // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige WATCH ON YOUTUBE // click here

So 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 would come back to sessions without having done the homework or taken action—the running theme was, "I don't have time to work on my business." "I actually shifted to productivity because I wanted to focus on the actual behavior and the skill set of managing themselves and managing time and managing others." Amber's definition of productivity is when we're investing our best time into our best activities. This is purposely a framework because my best activities will be different because my goals are different from yours. The best time is to focus uninterrupted and deep dive into the work. "I just want to follow that up to say that I also believe we are not meant to be productive all day, every day," says Amber. "If you think you're going to truly be productive all day, every day, then you're diluting your high-value activities." All tasks and activities are not created equal. Productivity is different from organization or organization. "Have you ever met somebody that has a color-coded calendar, perfectly clean desk, and not reaching their goals? Yes," says Amber. "And have you met somebody that looks like they're practically buried behind piles of paper, but they can get into some deep work and do amazing things and slay their goals? Yes." Amber says it's important to honor both sides. She needs a clean desk to focus on, and she generally starts her day by clearing her inbox and checking in with her team and clients before starting that deep work. When you invest your best time, you show up your best. It's your job to find out what that is and then purposely create that environment, create that time in your schedule to show up at your best, and then focus on those high-value activities. Amber says there are four buckets on which business owners should regularly focus their time, which will move the needle. She calls them buckets because the idea is to fill the first one and have it cascade and overflow into the next. And you don't own the bucket; if you have a team, they can help fill it as well. The first is marketing and visibility, how you let the world know what you do. The second is sales. The third is servicing your clients or product development. And then, fourth is leadership. Listen in for how Amber breaks down that framework and how you can use it in your own business. Take Your Business to the Next Level Quiz: https://www.Amberdelagarza.com/quiz Connect with Amber De La Garza: https://www.AmberDeLaGarza.com Other GoG episodes you might want to check out: Overwhelmed? Plan Your Week to Reclaim Your Time https://sarahwalton.com/importance-of-weekly-planning/ Take Back Your Time Every Day https://sarahwalton.com/heather/ You can check out our podcast interviews on YouTube, too! http://bit.ly/YouTubeSWalton Thank you so much for listening. I'm so honored that you're here and would be so grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Then, we'll get to inspire even more people! (If you need help with how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.) #ProductivityHacks #TimeManagement #WorkSmart #SuccessTips #Productivity #AskExpert #BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurLifestyle #WomenInBusiness  

Wondering how you can be more productive?  How about how you can manage ALL the things on your plate (your business, family, home, etc) better and with more joy!?   If so, then this is the episode for you! It was so fun to welcome Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist, to the podcast today!  Amber helps 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®.Inside this episode we dive into:Amber's unpacked definition for productivityWhat productivity is not that may surprise youHow improved productivity drives increased profitsAmber's 4 high-value activity buckets and how to use them  How to identify 4 high-priority, highly productive activities you should consistently be focusing onNEW BOOK

travailler comme une folle 4h d'affilées, j'y arrive pas et c'est PAS GRAVE!! De toute façon, ça veut dire quoi "être productif"? Dans cet épisode, on aborde les différents sens du terme qui existent, ma relation avec la productivité depuis le collège, les 3 raisons de la procrastination et en dernier, on essaie de déconstruire tout ces "tips magiques" qui nous feraient devenir productif en un rien de temps!Hope you'll like it as much as I do

In 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 reduce the overwhelming feeling of constantly putting out fires.Amber also addresses the self-created fires that many entrepreneurs face, encouraging listeners to reflect on their habits and accountability. She advocates starting small by dedicating 30 minutes a week to focus on high-value activities, gradually building up from there. The episode is a reminder that productivity is a skill that can be learned and refined, empowering listeners to take control of their time and energy to achieve their business goals without the stress of endless busyness.Resources:Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/planLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastLeverage Lab: https://amberdelagarza.com/leveragelab/Small Business Straight Talk Podcast: https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/Next Level Business Owner Quiz: https://amberdelagarza.com/quiz/The Eisenhower Matrix: https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrixEp 8: Empowering Success: LuAnn Nigara's Journey from Podcaster to Business Visionary - https://www.aboutshaunalynn.com/rwrb-podcast-episodes/empowering-success-with-luann-nigaraThe Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/4anF9P7Atomic Habits by James Clear (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/4gT5rweThe Productivity Specialist:Learn more about Amber: https://amberdelagarza.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarzaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/About 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 Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, and creator of LeverageLab®. Amber shares her message on her weekly podcast both virtually and in-person across the country for audiences that range from small business owners and associations to multinational corporations.

The Power of Listening to Your Gut: "I've always kept asking, like, what brings me joy? What do I like? And I've been willing to have the courage to pivot and do that."Welcome to another inspiring episode of *Empowering Entrepreneurs*! Today, your Glenn Harper and Julie Smith sit down with Amber De La Garza, a remarkable productivity specialist, coach, and host of the *Small Business Straight Talk* podcast. Amber shares her incredible journey—from quitting her job after starting a family and buying a new home, to building a thriving business by leveraging a loan off her whole life insurance. Amber spotlights the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the importance of setting goals, and the art of making tough decisions by trusting her gut. We explore her unique coaching approach, tailored to understanding individual personalities and motivations, and hear about her insights gained from personality tests like the Enneagram.Empowering Moments00:00 Amber De La Garza: Productivity Specialist and Coach05:38 Early work experience influences parenting of son.07:59 Selling real estate was challenging due to age.09:25 Coaching sales executives, then resigned after son's birth.14:46 Unexpectedly offered consultant role after quitting career.17:08 Entrepreneur's knowledge and courage in real estate.19:24 Entrepreneurs thrive in chaos, dig deep.24:17 Acknowledging faith, growth, and vision in business.29:14 Focused on coaching real estate agents, balanced motherhood.33:34 Mentors and peers provide vital business support.37:30 Emphasize simple business model to maximize value.42:21 Understanding clients and adaptability are key.44:46 Encouragement for entrepreneurs to embrace discomfort for confidence.Empowering TakeawaysFrom quitting her job to buying a home and taking a loan against her life insurance, Amber embraced high risks to pursue her dreams.Amber's story emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships, particularly with her husband, who made significant sacrifices by working on the road to enable her business growth and later quit his job to be there for her when she needed it most.Amber underscores that it's essential to have a roadmap to keep you focused and driven.Prioritizing their marriage and leaning on faith was critical to Amber and her husband's resilience and ultimate success, showing that personal support networks can be as vital as professional ones.Amber leverages personality tests like the Enneagram to tailor her coaching approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual client motivations and personalities to produce effective results.Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth can enhance resilience and lead to personal and professional development.Amber's business strategy involves managing a lean team that takes care of most aspects of her business except for the direct interactions she values most. Aligned Business and Values. It is crucial for entrepreneurs to align their business models with what they truly value and enjoy. PureTax, LLC Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us.

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 growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Amber De La Garza, the hardest thing in growing a small business is marketing. She emphasizes the challenge of navigating the myriad ways to market effectively and finding a strategy that consistently works. Amber highlights the importance of understanding marketing principles, even if you use a marketing agency, to ensure you know if it's working and if the right strategies are being implemented. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Amber De La Garza's favorite business book that has helped her the most is "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz. She cites it as having made the biggest impact on her business approach and financial management. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Amber De La Garza recommends listening to podcasts and watching videos based on specific challenges you're facing. She suggests dipping in and out of various resources as needed, rather than consistently consuming content without a targeted purpose. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Amber De La Garza recommends every small business to have a good project or task management system. Her team uses ClickUp, but she also mentions Asana as a great alternative, emphasizing the importance of these tools for managing tasks and projects effectively. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Amber De La Garza advises that she would tell herself on day one of starting out in business to have peace and confidence that everything would work out exactly as it was meant to be, likely bigger and better than she could have imagined. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Encourage your team to have work-life balance for sustainable success – Amber De La Garza Invest in a good project or task management system for your business – Amber De La Garza   The journey would have looked different if I had known it would all work out exactly as it was meant to be – 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 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. 3 minute quiz: https://amberdelagarza.com/quiz/The Profit Academy for Interior Designers: https://theprofitacademyforinteriordesigners.mykajabi.com/Be sure to follow along on Instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspaces + @thorntondesign to stay up to date on what we're talking about next week. If you love our podcast, please, please, please leave us a review. If you have any questions or topic ideas OR you wish to be a guest email us thebusinessofbeautifulspaces@gmail.com or find us on instagram @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesLaura Thornton is the principle designer of Thornton Design Inc, located in Kleinburg, ON. Since founding the company in 1999, Laura has been committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients. Thornton Design is an experienced team of creative talents, focused on curating beautiful residential and commercial spaces in the Toronto, Ontario area and beyond. Now sharing all the years of experience with other interior designers to create a world of collaboration and less competition. The Business of Beautiful Spaces I @thebusinessofbeautifulspacesThornton Design I @thorntondesign

“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 you can take to delegate tasks, set clear boundaries, and find better work-life balance. The importance of specificity in tackling stressors, making your workload more manageable and less daunting.We also explore the mental toll of being constantly "on call" and the significance of setting boundaries, such as defining specific work hours. By conducting a time audit and adhering to structured yet flexible schedules, you'll learn to channel your CEO energy in a constructive direction, ultimately fostering both professional success and personal well-being. Guest bio: 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 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.Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:40 Meet Amber De La Garza15:49 Uncover and Address Overwhelm Symptoms21:23 Avoiding Overcommitment and Overexertion in Business30:37 Balancing Work and Life Demands38:04 Setting Boundaries for Work-Life BalanceTune in for an episode that promises to inspire and empower you to take control of your time and productivity!Connect with Amber:Amber's WebsiteFollow her on InstagramConnect with her on LinkedInTune into her podcast Small Business Straight TalkDiscover what's most holding you back by taking the Next Level Business Owner QuizStay Connected:Need to learn how to lead with BIG CEO Energy but don't know where to start? Let's Connect HereVisit the website to learn how I can serve your business as a Fractional COO  www.thekalandco.comDo you have broken systems and processes and need help STAT? Check out my 1:1 Project Intensive where I come in like Superman and leave you with the cape! https://thekalandco.com/servicesLet's be friends on social:Follow me on Instagram @_kalandcoConnect with me on LinkedInI would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and turn on  their CEO Energy  too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” . I'd also love to hear what your favorite part of this episode is in the comments below. Support the Show.

This 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 best to maximize it and get the most out of it. I've asked Amber on to share her best advice, strategies, and actionable tips on how to be your most productive. To see the full show notes and Misfit 3 for this episode, go to www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com amberdelagarza.com/ Show Sponsors: Experience a staggering 250% ROI with our DriveTest® — trusted by industry leaders to boost sales team performance by up to 180% and slash turnover rates by as much as 60%. Try it for FREE at www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/SalesDrive 5 Minute Journal: www.MisfitEntrepreneur.com/Journal

If 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 out. This one is for sure one you want to recall later and implement!Here are some of the topics Amber and I cover in this episode:*  What is YOUR definition of productivity?* Time blocking: Breaking it down step by step*  Amber's 4 "Buckets" of Productivity & how to fill them*  Delegation made easy*  How to merge Amber's 2 time blocking strategies to work for youAmber also has a great quiz for you to take for free on her website that will give you your very own productivity playlist: CLICK HERE for that: https://amberdelagarza.com/QUIZ/Now, get going and be productive and download this episode now. You will want to relisten to it for sure!!For more information on Amber:Website: https://amberdelagarza.com/Podcast: https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/Social Media: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarza/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialistWhat if you could finally create the interior design business of your dreams while consistently making 6 figures and doing it all with no stress? Join Design Business Fast Track today to make your Design Business dreams a reality!www.designbusinessfasttrack.comFor all things John: www.johnmcclain.coFor more information on my online Courses & Coaching Program for Interior Designers, visit: https://designsuccessacademy.com/Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://buy.stripe.com/dR67vBgmo41j1PyfYZJOIN OUR DESIGNER WITHIN CLUB for all of the latest news, updates, and freebies! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/649dd053cac3e37f36e4a45eCHECK OUT MYDOMA STUDIO WITH A FREE 30 DAY TRIAL USING THIS LINK! https://www.mydomastudio.com/johnConnect With John!InstagramFacebookTik TokLinkedIn...

Skyrocket 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 to multinational corporations.  In this episode, you will learn the following: ●      Benefits of implementing the Profit First system in a business ●      Importance of time management and productivity in running a successful business ●      Principles of Profit First and Parkinson's Law ●      Strategies for maximizing productivity and efficiency ●      Challenges of self-sabotage, distractions, and interruptions ●      Leveraging resources and systems for improved productivity and profitability   Links:  FREE Take Back  Your Time Mini Training | www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/TakeBackYourTime Website | www.AmberDeLaGarza.com Podcast | www.ProductivityStraightTalkPodcast.com Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialist Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarza/   Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes Check out our website: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Relay Bank (affiliate link) - https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst  Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Profit First Toolkit: click here to sign up This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

Amber 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 empowering small business owners to improve their time management and productivity skills, leading to increased business success without compromising personal life and relationships. She achieves this by offering a range of services including one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and workshops, all designed to help clients master their mindset, expand their skill set, and build efficient business systems. In this episode… Is it possible to find success and profitability in your small business without sacrificing all your time and energy? Can a strategic approach to time management and productivity make a significant difference in how you run your business and enjoy life? According to Amber De La Garza, a highly acclaimed productivity specialist, the answer is a resounding yes. Amber brings over a decade of experience in transforming the operational efficiency of small businesses. By moving from a reactive to a proactive mindset, business owners can steer their daily schedules toward high-value activities that directly impact their bottom line. Amber emphasizes the importance of planning every day with a structured yet flexible approach, allowing for a balance between strategic growth activities and immediate operational demands. Her method is not about rigid schedules but about aligning daily actions with long-term goals, ensuring a business serves both its clients and its owner's personal life. In this episode of the Financial Clarity podcast, host Hannah Smolinski sits down with Amber De La Garza to delve into mastering productivity for small business success. They discuss the transformative power of effective time management, strategies for transitioning from reactive to proactive work habits, and the importance of aligning business operations with personal goals for sustainability and profitability.

In today's episode, I'm super excited to have Amber, a total whiz when it comes to getting things done and making every minute count, especially for those who are juggling business with family life. Amber's all about setting clear boundaries for healthy work-life balance and planning tomorrow today to keep us ahead of the game. Amber's here to share her wisdom so we can master the art of time management and crush our goals, both at work and at home.   Resources from this episode:   Learn More About Amber's Services   Listen to Amber's Podcast   Follow Amber on Instagram    Thank you for listening to this episode! Please take a screenshot and share your biggest takeaway on your Instagram stories and tag me @molly.asplin so that I can shout you out! Until next time,    Molly Asplin   

Welcome 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. In this episode:[02:28] Amber's background and her hormone imbalance story[08:54] Doing your own research and the power of informed consent[16:19] Traditional lab testing versus lab testing with Leisha[19:48] Healing your gut health[28:27] The impact of stress on your health[31:31] The ups and downs of a healing journey[36:23] Advocating for your healthLET ME HELP YOU FIX THOSE HORMONES:FREE RESOURCESLove Your Liver GuideHormone Secrets WorkshopCOURSE + COACHING (When you're ready to fix your hormones without the drama of figuring it out on your own)Nourish Your Hormones Course1:1 Hormone CoachingMINI-COURSE BONUSLeave a 5 star rating on the podcast and DM me the word RATING on IG @leishadrews for free access to my mini course on blood sugar balance OR buy it here for $27LET'S CONNECT!Instagram: @leishadrewsRead my story + get more hormone resources at my websiteCONNECT WITH AMBERInstagram: @amber_delagarzaWebsite: amberdelagarza.comUse the code HHPODCAST for $50 off Nourish Your Hormones ...Disclaimer: Information shared on this podcast and any referenced websites are not to be taken as medical advice or to be used as a diagnosis or treatment plan for any medical condition. I'm sharing my educated opinions & experience but nothing shared here can be taken on a one size fits all basis and we always recommend you do your own research, talk to your own doctors and practitioners, and take full responsibility for any health & medical choices you make.

As 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 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 to multinational corporations.As you'll hear in this conversation, Amber's approach to harnessing productivity is right up my alley. Setting realistic goals? Check. Being gentle with yourself? Check. Prioritizing tasks? Check! I'm so excited for you to hear my full chat with Amber. MAKING GOOD SHOWNOTES:https://makinggoodpodcast.com/223CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://instagram.com/laurentildenGET 100 MARKETING PROMPTS (free!):https://makinggoodpodcast.com/100promptsJoin the free marketing content brainstorm! Link here: https://makinggoodpodcast.com/brainstorm

Is 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 sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab® and she's here to help us choose productivity over everything else. Others will always have advice about what you should and shouldn't be doing, what's the most valuable use of your time, and where you should be spending it… But there's a difference between an expense and an investment. Like money, you can't get time back once you've spent it. But also like money, you CAN invest your time into things with the greatest ROI, with the hope that it will appreciate and generate something even greater. Being busy (but not productive) is an expensive way to live. Being PRODUCTIVE is an investment in YOU, your future, and what matters most. YOU ARE THE ASSET. (To take advantage of the FREE opportunity to give and get support on social media thru 12/31 click here: https://nicolekalil.com/apply and make sure to choose the “Likes Only” option) Like what you heard? Please rate and review Connect with Amber and Resources: Website: http://theproductivityspecialist.com  Podcast: http://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/  Blog: http://amberdelagarza.com/blog/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarza/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza FB: https://www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialist 

What's the point of creating routines for your day when NOTHING ever seems to go as planned?  My guest, Amber De La Garza, explains how reframing this mindset can help put you in the driver's seat for your day, giving you a framework, but still allowing for flexibility.   She recommends the following 4 routines: Morning Personal Routine Morning Professional Routine Evening Professional Routine Evening Personal Routine Learn how to create stucture to work towards your personal, professional and family goals while still allowing for chaos of life. Listen now!   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®.    Find her at: www.amberdelagarza.com   Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional women like you! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/drrupawong   Website: www.drrupawong.com    

Today 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 motherhood [16:22] Creating strong, but achievable, plans for time management [24:50] How to be your own “star employee” [34:49] Self-care and work-life balance Christie Rocha's and Amber De La Garza's Ah-Ha Moments “Can we talk ourselves out of things less if we thought of ourselves as a star employee, saying, ‘I want to be the star employee in my business.'” -Amber  More About Amber De La Garza Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber helps 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®. Connect with Amber De La Garza Website Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn Connect with Christie! Website Join us at LuAnn Live 2023! Like Us: Facebook | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: Ep 143 Holly Marie Haynes: Simplify and Scale: The Secrets to Building a Successful Business in 8-10 Hours A Week   Ep 43 Heather Chauvin: Permission to Become, Opting Out of Toxicity, and Fighting for Your Joy   Ep 181 Sandra Funk: A Million Dollar Mindset for Setting Boundaries and Standing in Your Space   AWDB 803 Power Talk Friday: Amber De La Garza: Productivity is Personal – How to Create Systems that Will Work for You!

Amber De La Garza highlights what areas in your business to focus on to make you more productive. 

Show 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 perfectly structured schedule, she advises entrepreneurs to observe their time and identify patterns. This self-awareness enables quick adjustments and allows for the creation of an ideal schedule that aligns with personal goals.   What is Productivity? Productivity, according to Amber, goes beyond mere busyness, organization, or color coding. It involves investing our best time in our most important activities—the tasks that propel us towards our goals. While organization can support productivity, it is not the sole determinant of success. A cluttered desk does not necessarily impede progress, just as a meticulously color-coded system does not guarantee achievement.   Amber emphasizes that the primary goal of any business should be profitability. By focusing on this overarching objective, entrepreneurs can alleviate stress and free themselves from concerns about keeping the business afloat. Often, entrepreneurs become overwhelmed by various goals, diverting their attention from the main objective. Reflecting on past patterns and behaviors can help identify areas for improvement and initiate positive change. Identifying one's best activities—such as marketing, sales, servicing clients, and leadership—becomes crucial for productivity and profitability.   The Four Buckets of Productivity Marketing and visibility play a pivotal role in every business. Whether it involves traditional methods like newspaper or Google ads, or modern strategies like podcasting and networking, the consistency of marketing efforts is paramount. Amber advises entrepreneurs to find marketing methods they enjoy, enabling them to show up consistently and improve over time. Distractions and fires can easily derail progress, but entrepreneurs can differentiate between genuine problems and self-inflicted disruptions by analyzing their own inaction in the past. Tracking time and identifying patterns can help pinpoint areas that require change.   Sales activities, which include discovery calls or initial consultations, are high-value tasks that contribute to business growth. Amber suggests batching such activities to optimize productivity, dedicating specific days to specific tasks.   Servicing clients is the third important bucket. For product-based businesses, this may involve customer service and product improvements, while service-based businesses focus on delivering their services. Entrepreneurs must strike a balance between dedicating time to clients and managing other aspects of their business.   Lastly, leadership is essential for achieving business goals and profitability. By investing time in training, coaching, and running team meetings, entrepreneurs can multiply their productivity by leveraging their team's efforts.   Accidental Business Owners  Amber addresses the issue of "accidental" business owners—those who ventured into entrepreneurship due to their passion for a craft but feel unequipped to handle the business side. She assures listeners that running a business is a teachable skill, and formal business education is not a prerequisite for success. Ignoring the financial aspect of a business can hinder its smooth operation, so entrepreneurs should prioritize financial management.   In this episode, Amber LaGarza shares valuable insights and actionable strategies for becoming more productive and achieving business success. Whether you are an accidental business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode will help you develop the skills needed to optimize your time, focus on the right activities, and ultimately create a profitable and fulfilling business.     Key Points   [02:04] What is productivity? [06:32] Where do you start in becoming more productive? [13:02] What is marketing and visibility? [19:14] Sales  [22:40] Servicing your clients [24:55] Leadership  [27:17] Accidental business owners  [30:34] What does all this look like in practice?   Click here to check out Amber's media kit https://amberdelagarza.com/    Connect with Danielle: Instagram | Follow on Instagram  Website | Kickstart Accounting  Facebook | Like our sponsor's page on Facebook  Get Started Today:  https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/  

Show 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 perfectly structured schedule, she advises entrepreneurs to observe their time and identify patterns. This self-awareness enables quick adjustments and allows for the creation of an ideal schedule that aligns with personal goals.   What is Productivity? Productivity, according to Amber, goes beyond mere busyness, organization, or color coding. It involves investing our best time in our most important activities—the tasks that propel us towards our goals. While organization can support productivity, it is not the sole determinant of success. A cluttered desk does not necessarily impede progress, just as a meticulously color-coded system does not guarantee achievement.   Amber emphasizes that the primary goal of any business should be profitability. By focusing on this overarching objective, entrepreneurs can alleviate stress and free themselves from concerns about keeping the business afloat. Often, entrepreneurs become overwhelmed by various goals, diverting their attention from the main objective. Reflecting on past patterns and behaviors can help identify areas for improvement and initiate positive change. Identifying one's best activities—such as marketing, sales, servicing clients, and leadership—becomes crucial for productivity and profitability.   The Four Buckets of Productivity Marketing and visibility play a pivotal role in every business. Whether it involves traditional methods like newspaper or Google ads, or modern strategies like podcasting and networking, the consistency of marketing efforts is paramount. Amber advises entrepreneurs to find marketing methods they enjoy, enabling them to show up consistently and improve over time. Distractions and fires can easily derail progress, but entrepreneurs can differentiate between genuine problems and self-inflicted disruptions by analyzing their own inaction in the past. Tracking time and identifying patterns can help pinpoint areas that require change.   Sales activities, which include discovery calls or initial consultations, are high-value tasks that contribute to business growth. Amber suggests batching such activities to optimize productivity, dedicating specific days to specific tasks.   Servicing clients is the third important bucket. For product-based businesses, this may involve customer service and product improvements, while service-based businesses focus on delivering their services. Entrepreneurs must strike a balance between dedicating time to clients and managing other aspects of their business.   Lastly, leadership is essential for achieving business goals and profitability. By investing time in training, coaching, and running team meetings, entrepreneurs can multiply their productivity by leveraging their team's efforts.   Accidental Business Owners  Amber addresses the issue of "accidental" business owners—those who ventured into entrepreneurship due to their passion for a craft but feel unequipped to handle the business side. She assures listeners that running a business is a teachable skill, and formal business education is not a prerequisite for success. Ignoring the financial aspect of a business can hinder its smooth operation, so entrepreneurs should prioritize financial management.   In this episode, Amber LaGarza shares valuable insights and actionable strategies for becoming more productive and achieving business success. Whether you are an accidental business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode will help you develop the skills needed to optimize your time, focus on the right activities, and ultimately create a profitable and fulfilling business.     Key Points   [02:04] What is productivity? [06:32] Where do you start in becoming more productive? [13:02] What is marketing and visibility? [19:14] Sales  [22:40] Servicing your clients [24:55] Leadership  [27:17] Accidental business owners  [30:34] What does all this look like in practice?   Click here to check out Amber's media kit https://amberdelagarza.com/    Connect with Danielle: Instagram | Follow on Instagram  Website | Kickstart Accounting  Facebook | Like our sponsor's page on Facebook  Get Started Today:  https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/get-started/  

In 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 project management app like ClickUp creates boundaries between work and personal life. About Amber De La Garza:  Amber is a professional coach, trainer, speaker, and writer dedicated to empowering small business owners. Through her Peak Performance Program and the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast, she helps clients enhance time management skills, raise productivity levels, and accomplish vital goals. Amber ensures maximized profits, reduces business stress, and fosters a healthy work-life balance. Her work also extends to promoting mindset growth, leadership training, and establishing business systems.   Passionate about off-road adventures, an ACDC fan, and a guacamole lover, Amber balances her professional pursuits with a fulfilling personal life. About The Productivity Specialist:  The Productivity Specialist offers on-demand programs designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of small business owners. These programs leverage proven time management systems and productivity strategies to help clients overcome productivity challenges, maximize profits, reduce stress, and prioritize what truly matters. The services are versatile, accommodating diverse business needs, from developing tailored strategies and overcoming productivity issues to guiding entrepreneurs toward successful results. These programs offer the flexibility and convenience of learning at one's own pace and comfort.   With the ultimate objective of optimizing time management and enhancing productivity, The Productivity Specialist is a beneficial resource for small business owners seeking substantial progress in their business and personal lives. Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out The Productivity Specialist website at 

The Daily RAP is a structured framework that helps business owners streamline their workflow and maximize productivity. CEOs that plan their day with Review and Action Plan maintain focus, prioritize tasks effectively, and proactively attend to essential issues, ultimately driving their businesses' success. In today's podcast, Amber Garza from Productivity Specialist and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss 'how CEOs plan their day with the Daily RAP (Review &Action Plan).    

The 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 episodes, and then, I will be your guest." Well, I've never been one to shy away from a challenge from someone I respect, so this interview, in episode #140, is the fulfillment of Amber's promise. It's also a great lesson for those who need challenge and accountability to kick their motivation into gear. Amber De La Garza is a sought-after speaker, trainer, writer, coach, and creator of The Leverage Lab, who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners learn to manage their time and build effective business systems. She is the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, wife, mom, dog mom, and calls Las Vegas home. "The skill set of learning to invest your most precious resource, which is time, was incredibly valuable. The idea and identity of The Productivity Specialist was born." In this episode, Amber shares how her past career and life-changing events led her to focus on helping small business owners with their productivity, which leads to the concept of being the bottleneck in one's business, why it can be difficult to recognize, and why it tends to be a recurring pattern. You will learn the following:1. What is the skill set of learning to invest your most precious resource, time?2. What would happen if a business owner becomes the bottleneck in their business?3. What life lessons can be gleaned from making difficult decisions about how to manage time and invest in team members? How to connect with Amber:Website: https://amberdelagarza.com/Podcast: https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/Free time management mini-training: https://amberdelagarza.com/training/tbyt/ Other episodes on productivity & getting out of your own way in your business: Episode #137 The Hidden Reasons You Aren't Reaching Your Goals - https://bit.ly/3HuTsG5 Episode # 99 How to Create a Distraction-Free Business - https://bit.ly/36gQmW9Episode # 85 Setting Boundaries Like a Boss - https://bit.ly/3e3rCAR Is this the year you commit to eliminating the obstacles in your business that are holding you back? I have a few spots open NOW to work with me 1:1 through the 12-week Boss Up Breakthrough framework. The first step is scheduling a free, 30-minute goodness-of-fit call by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQ Connect with...

The 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 episodes, and then, I will be your guest." Well, I've never been one to shy away from a challenge from someone I respect, so this interview, in episode #140, is the fulfillment of Amber's promise. It's also a great lesson for those who need challenge and accountability to kick their motivation into gear. Amber De La Garza is a sought-after speaker, trainer, writer, coach, and creator of The Leverage Lab, who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners learn to manage their time and build effective business systems. She is the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, wife, mom, dog mom, and calls Las Vegas home. "The skill set of learning to invest your most precious resource, which is time, was incredibly valuable. The idea and identity of The Productivity Specialist was born." In this episode, Amber shares how her past career and life-changing events led her to focus on helping small business owners with their productivity, which leads to the concept of being the bottleneck in one's business, why it can be difficult to recognize, and why it tends to be a recurring pattern. You will learn the following:1. What is the skill set of learning to invest your most precious resource, time?2. What would happen if a business owner becomes the bottleneck in their business?3. What life lessons can be gleaned from making difficult decisions about how to manage time and invest in team members? How to connect with Amber:Website: https://amberdelagarza.com/Podcast: https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/Free time management mini-training: https://amberdelagarza.com/training/tbyt/ Other episodes on productivity & getting out of your own way in your business: Episode #137 The Hidden Reasons You Aren't Reaching Your Goals - https://bit.ly/3HuTsG5 Episode # 99 How to Create a Distraction-Free Business - https://bit.ly/36gQmW9Episode # 85 Setting Boundaries Like a Boss - https://bit.ly/3e3rCAR Is this the year you commit to eliminating the obstacles in your business that are holding you back? I have a few spots open NOW to work with me 1:1 through the 12-week Boss Up Breakthrough framework. The first step is scheduling a free, 30-minute goodness-of-fit call by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3qrJ9YQ Connect with...

I 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 secret. Until I met Amber – The Productivity Specialist. Amber gave me some simple strategies to TAME and then also MAINTAIN my inbox. I knew I had to share these tools with my advisor friends because it TRANSFORMED by inbox, which has made me not just more productive… but also less stressed! What you'll discover in this episode: ·      5 steps to TAME your current inbox (if it is like mine was!)·      5 simple email decisions to MAINTAIN your inbox·      The problem with checking your email and what to do INSTEADThis is one of my first video interviews from 2018. I feel like Disney re-releasing something from “the vault.”But, it's a classic because it's impactful and it WORKS!-------------------------------------------------------If you're interested in learning more about Amber De La Garza you can check her out at www.amberdelagarza.com and take a listen to her podcast, The Productivity Specialist.  Curious about the Efficient Advisor Group Coaching & Mastermind? Get on the waitlist here for more information on the next session!    Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comLooking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode's webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

If 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 overall approach to problem solving or innovation.  Frameworks can oftentimes be represented as an acronym (such as our V.O.I.C.E. thought leadership model), an alliteration (the 3 C's of…), a metaphor, or a visual shape (think Maslow's hierarchy of needs or our Signature Talk Canvas®).  In this episode, Amber and I talk about: What her framework is and why she developed it in the first place How her framework evolved The many ways Amber uses her framework in her business, including in some ways that may surprise you and that you'll want to use too! How her framework has helped her land clients from her presentations and keynotes   You'll get so much out of our conversation!   About My Guest: 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! About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/299  Get Amber's free training “Take Back Your Time”: http://www.amberdelagarza.com/takebackyourtime/ Listen to Amber's podcast “Productivity Straight Talk”: https://amberdelagarza.com/podcast/  Apply for our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/  Connect on social: Carol on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Amber (guest) on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/ Amber (guest) on Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarza/ Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 290: [Coaching] Get More Leads from Your Presentations with Monica Young Episode 288: A Framework for Creating a Signature Talk for Income and Impact with Carol Cox Episode 222: Communicating Your Vision and Values to Your Team with Amber De La Garza

Does 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 optimize your brain & body every single week, sign up to my email list. By signing up, you'll get instant access to my free playbook called 12 Ways to Biohack Your Energy. Don't miss this! FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Book a Call with Tanessa: http://www.tanessashears.com/call/ Join me on Instagram: instagram.com/tanessashears/ 1:1 Becoming Limitless Program: http://tanessashears.com/workwithme FREE Playbook - 12 Ways to Biohack Your Energy: http://tanessashears.com/playbook Tanessa's Episode on The Productivity Straight Talk Podcast: https://amberdelagarza.com/239-biohacking-better-sleep-less-brain-fog-tanessa-shears/ Blog on 4 Routines to Bookend Your Day: https://amberdelagarza.com/4-routines-to-bookend-your-day-a-blueprint-for-a-more-productive-you/ FREE Take Back Your Time Mini Training | www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/TakeBackYourTime Website | www.AmberDeLaGarza.com Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/theproductivityspecialist Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amber_delagarza/

Organization 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 business, a coach, an in-demand speaker, and a mom, she's busy!And she has plenty of valuable knowledge to share on how to be both organized and productive. As you listen to this episode, you'll discover· How Amber and her husband go deeper to convince their 12-year-old son to be involved in their organization and productivity routine· A key reason why you need to know what works for you in terms of organization and productivity · Amber's advice on how to do your best work and find “pockets of time” where you're being your most productive self · How our negative self-talk can sabotage our attempt to build the habits of organization and productivity. And how Amber recommends you reset your mindset and get out of the harmful self-talk rabbit hole · In your effort to declutter, when to go for the “quick win” and when to go for the “big win”This is just a fraction of the useful organization and productivity insight you'll hear on this episode.

Featured in this week's episode of The Productive Designer, host Crystal Collinson chats with the 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 increase your productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most!Crystal and Amber talk about productivity as a business owner. Amber explains that entrepreneurs need to know how to lead people and make decisions. She shares her S.T.O.P. framework which are the four pillars that every business owner should focus on to move and grow faster with less stress.Amber mentions that the most valuable asset in your business is yourself. She also emphasizes that productivity is a continuous learning process, and it is not something that we learn in school. As you grow in your journey as a business owner, you'll learn how to adjust when met with challenges & obstacles , especially when you are feeling unproductive. Reminding yourself of the goals that you have set,  will help you to focus on getting the important things done. So join Crystal and Amber as they chat about how to increase your productivity and how you can use it to streamline your systems and business processes. Then “Do something today that your future self will thank you for and listen in to learn about Amber's S.T.O.P. leverage formula.If you enjoyed the episode, show your support by buying me a coffee buymeacoffee.com/TPDpodcastHow to reach Amber:Website : amberdelagarza.com     I     Instagram : amber_delagarzaPodcast : Productivity Straight Talk Recommended podcast/books:Grace and Grits, Profit Boss Radio, Speaking Your Brand

When 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 us: Rob Cressy - Instagram: @rob_cressy - LinkedIn: /cressy/ - Twitter: @RobCressy - The Creating Coach: www.RobCressy.com - Sports Content Studio: www.baconsports.com Amber De La Garza - Website: https://amberdelagarza.com/ - Instagram: @Amber_DeLaGarza - LinkedIn: /amberdelagarza/ - Best Year Ever is a personal growth podcast from Rob Cressy designed to inspire you to create your best year ever. It is for those who want to create growth, leadership, and impact in their business & personal life. From building your brand & marketing, to self improvement & forward thinking strategies, to improving your mindset and helping others. Because the best way to have the best year ever is to have the best month ever, best week ever, best day ever, best hour ever, best minute ever, and best moment ever. Best Year Ever is a way of thinking and being. One way you can help support the show is by subscribing to Best Year Ever and letting your friends who are into personal development and entrepreneurship know about it. That way we can help them on their journey and grow all of our networks at the same time.

This 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:Amber's 7 Effective Leadership Strategies That Reduce Interruptions Libby's 2 passive-aggressive techniques (haha!) that might make you smile AND shake your headNipping interruptions in the bud (kindly) but uncovering their root cause and fixing that insteadTeaching your team how to critically think about problems to come with their own (and often better!) solutionsI created The Efficient Advisor Podcasts and episodes like this because I think podcasts should do more than just entertain you. I wanted to create a fun format that gives you actionable items. Things you can literally implement tomorrow to make your business more efficient. No fluff. Just getting things done!!!I basically take all the problems and growing pains that I had building my business along with what I hear from Advisors in our community and find and share solutions. So, that's what this is. Your solutions based podcast. And this episode is no different.-------------------------------- Click here to see my ridiculous photo!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comYou can find Amber and all her brilliance at: amberdelagarza.com And her mini training "Take Back Your Time" here!

Welcome 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 through rapid-fire The transition from real estate into entrepreneurship and what Amber does now Why it's important to not normalize being unhappy How Amber teaches productivity and the importance of it The 2 things that can help you get more productive with your time and energy Why you should separate the CEO role from the leadership role What can happen in your business if you don't know how to make decisions How you can start honing the skill of decision making and becoming confident in your decision The best way to navigate through big and small decisions  The importance of separating the decision making from the doing Ways that you can start choosing your right activities for the most productive time Why rescheduling and being flaky with your tasks makes your self-confidence go down Some trends around productivity and burnout that have popped up during covid The number 1 productivity mistake that most business owners are making Why you need to get clear on what the most important task in your business is Some productivity hacks to make your time blocking and business more effective  How to use procrastination in your favor  The truth behind having your morning routine be grounding yourself vs getting straight to being productive Some advice to start becoming more authentic and amplify your truth   Listen to my episode with Amber on her podcast: Listen Now   Connect with Amber:  Instagram | Website | Podcast   Amplify with Lauren: Instagram | PR Accelerator  

Welcome 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 myself exhausted.  That's why I'm excited to talk to Amber De La Garza. Amber is the creator of the S.T.O.P. Leverage Formula–a four-pillar framework to build more profitable businesses in a unique, stress-free way.  So, Profit Boss®, if you're ready to learn how to set REAL boundaries and create a powerful system to transform your business while freeing you to live life on your terms, today's episode is for you!  Don't forget to sign up to my Live Training Program on September 8th by visiting HilaryHendershott.com/MoreProfit Here's what you'll find out in this week's episode of Profit Boss® Radio: How to build a structured schedule that serves you–not the other way around–and what happened when Amber, one of my best friends, needed five weeks to reschedule this conversation. How to acknowledge the limits of your own energy and determine exactly how much time you want to put into your company each day, week, month, or year. Ways to plan your next year without thinking in all-or-nothing terms. The four buckets you need to put your time into in order to grow and scale your business. Why everyone procrastinates–and how to deal with it. The power of delegating and entrusting difficult tasks to great people. Free LIVE Training – Sept 8th, 2021 Don't forget to sign up to my free LIVE Training on September 8th, at 11am PDT How to Own Your Business Numbers and Increase Your Profitability Without Sacrificing Your Purpose, Joy, or Integrity. Visit HilaryHendershott.com/MoreProfit Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned, visit https://hilaryhendershott.com/amber-de-la-garza/key-business-boundaries Follow Hilary on: Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Subscribe to Profit Boss® Radio Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts

I’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 retreats we held for our respective teams What content we included in those retreats to help our team members better understand our businesses The 3 questions Amber asks her team as well as her clients as part of the feedback loop Speaking Your Brand’s QBR (Queen Bee Role) and how that informs what we do The importance of decision-making filters The nuances of word choice and specific examples regarding words we don’t use with our clients and why About My Guest: Amber De La Garza 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 small business owners improve their time management and elevate their productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most! Amber passionately shares her message with entrepreneurs all over the world.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/222  Get Amber’s free training “Take Back Your Time”: https://www.amberdelagarza.com/takebackyourtime  Amber’s Leverage Lab: https://www.amberdelagarza.com/leveragelab  Listen to Amber’s podcast “Productivity Straight Talk.” Book mentioned: “Clockwork” by Mike Michalowicz Schedule a consult call with us to talk about creating your signature talk: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/contact.  Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Amber De La Garza (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberdelagarza/  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 43: How Speaking Can Grow (or Derail) Your Business with Amber De La Garza

How To Stay Patient and Hold Boundaries When Your Atypical Kid is Home All. The. Time. Okay. I don't have solid answers, but Ocean and I have plenty of thoughts. I'll share some strategies which can help: Simple family meetings, patience promoting practices, and Amber De La Garza's 3 step framework for boundaries: Identify the boundary, framing it as what you need in order to show up as your best self. Lovingly communicate the boundary. Hold the boundary. Repeat... Good luck! Let's stick together. We really need each other right now, parents! I have found that having a small community of parents who understand is essential to my wellbeing. Join our Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/3229904633801703/?source_id=400903940032482 To be the first to know about the Compassion Challenge for Parents, join Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids, and grab your Mindful Meltdown Cheatsheet here: https://www.healthyhappyyoga.com/meltdown --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oceansmama/message

025 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 Myths of Productivity: Affirmation:  I always have time for what matters most. Rest Building up your productivity endurance. 4 Buckets of Productivity: Nail down productivity and profitability in your business. Honor who you are and that's when you're most productive. Outsource at home first. Connect more with Amber De La Garza on IG @Amber_DeLaGarza or at www.theproductivityspecialist.com. Kick 2020 off right!! Join our next 7-Day Mini Habits Challenge Do Less, Achieve More! Register by Jan. 6   Leave a Review to Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card (2 drawings!) Receive your “Top 11 Apps that Will Change Your Life Checklist” AND be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card By doing the following by Fri., Dec. 6th Winner Announced FB Live:  Sun., Dec. 8th at 9PM EST Leave a review for the show Screenshot the review before you submit as it takes 24 hours to post! DM screenshot to my Joy Wilder FB Page OR email joy@joywilder.com  Like my Joy Wilder FB Page Double entry!! screenshot your fave podcast episode share to your FB or IG  #brilliantlifeshow and tag @JoyWilder1000 (FB) or @joywilder2 (IG)  

Today 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 catch up. Before I go off on talking about my friendship with Amber, I want to make sure that you know that we have a full transcript of this episode at techofbusiness.com/095/ so that you don't have to sit there and take notes. I was starting to pull out some of the highlights of this episode. And my notes themselves got longer than I wanted. I decided to scrap that and just point you towards the show notes because that's where you're going to get all the juicy nuggets and make sure that you don't miss anything that Amber has to say. Now let's get into this episode and you are going to be blown away. I wanted to bring Amber on to the podcast to share kind of where technology and outsourcing help with productivity. This is something that people come to me all the time with. They're like, “Okay, so I want to use this new tool.” And my first question is, why? Why do you want to use this tool? And if the answer is, “So that I can be more productive.” I start to look and see if Amber has something in her podcast vault that I can send them to. That's really the true reason why I wanted to bring Amber on today. Tech and the relationship of productivity can be kind of a gray area. Amber was really excited to really define how they meet and how do they actually serve each other. Amber thinks that there are a lot of people just jump to, “If I get the right program or the right app or the right this or this, it makes me productive.” Because of this she was really excited to talk about how it actually does help us be more productive. I think that even myself, and probably Amber too, we've implemented technology, and it's made us less productive, either short term or long term. There are a lot of different variables. Sometimes it's even get a piece of tech working and have someone on your team do it or have someone get that piece of tech working and bring it back to you ready to go. So I realized that we never really said what Amber's podcast is and what she is actually a genius at. Amber De La Garza is the productivity specialist. She specializes in productivity for small business owners. And she does that in many different ways. One of them is the podcast she has called “Productivity Straight Talk.” She is also a coach. So she offers group coaching programs, one on one coaching, and she also speaks and trains. So just about any method or modality of sharing the message of why productivity is so important for businesses in our lives, she;s just sharing all the good stuff. So let's talk about when someone says that they want to be more productive. Where do you start with them? Do you start with asking what their day looks like? Do you start with what does their tech look like? Where do you start with that part of the conversation? Amber shared this great example. Let's say she has someone on a discovery call, and they're like, “Oh, I don't know where to start with you. I'm not quite sure.” She makes sure that they're on the same page with how they define productivity. Because if they don't define it the same way, then Amber says that she's not the right person or coach for them. So the very first place she starts is to define it. So how does Amber define productivity? According to Amber… “Productivity is simply when we are investing our best time into our best activities. And that's really, really important because you didn't hear me say an organized desk or color coded calendar or file folders that are completely alphabetical and organized and every paper has a place. I also didn't mention tech. I didn't mention programs. I didn't mention the next project management program. It's with investing your best time into your best activities.” - Amber De La Garza Now, when we say things like, “I don't have enough time, there's never enough time to do those important activities like sales, marketing and visibility, and getting out there and letting people know what you can do servicing your clients.” Then that's you need to be focused on figuring out how can you be more effective and efficient by using tech. How can you be more organized and efficient by being organized, so that you reclaim that time to now focus and show up your best as the business owner? That means doing the things that actually create revenue for your business. So that's how it's all tied in. And yes, we talk about tech and apps and an organization, but those are tools you use to leverage your time so that you show up your best in your business. I love that because there is never a good tech tool that costs you time, energy, or whatever it might cost you that is going to stay in your business if it's not giving you that time back. So when I'm thinking of how to get more time out of the day, that's really where structuring your day and structuring how you're using the technology is important. Simple things like what time is my project management tool going to let me know that things are due. Are they due at two o'clock in the morning? Or are they due at seven o'clock in the morning? Are they do at 10 o'clock at night? Amber can definitely speak to why you may want to use one of those or another based on your most productive time and most productive efforts. Amber thinks that when technology is leveraged correctly, it's actually like a silent employee. One that doesn't talk back and it's working for you behind the scenes. There is an investment, but the investment means you're getting a return on that. So if you create or set up a project management program, that when you put in information it now organizes it and spits it back to you, it now becomes kind of like your boss or your executive assistant. And your calendar can the same thing. You can have your calendar do notifications and say, “Hey, it's time to transition you're going on a podcast.” Or “Hey, this project is due or this task is due.” If you have systems with through automation and technology that you trust that are set up, then you actually create bandwidth space in your head to really focus on CEO things like a bigger vision. You aren't necessarily focusing on what's next on the task list. And so that's how Amber sees that it can be very beneficial if you're looking at setting up the tech, you want to make sure that it can actually feed back information to you in a way that you trust. Oftentimes they're more organized than you, too. So say you're leveraging a project management tool. They're consistent. You set it up once. And you put in the information correct. They're consistently showing up for you. And that can almost be better than you can count on employees sometimes. So that's why Amber sees that tech is a really, really cool thing. I do love the idea of outsourcing to your technology. I think that's a really valuable thought process. If you give this tech tool something and it's outsource properly, it's going to give you back what you need. So one of the pillars that Amber teaches is how to leverage through people. Her method “The Stop Method.” And that's how to leverage yourself, your time, organization, and people. What's interesting is that if you are not the tech person, if you're pulling your hair out dreading it, pushing that project off, it's never getting done, or you simply don't understand it, then that is not a hat that I believe you should be wearing. Because now you're stealing that time of when you're wearing that hat for time from when you could be really doing things that are going to move your business. So when Amber looks at building a dream team, she thinks it includes not just employees, but also independent contractors and such. You're using them for project based things like getting website up. Or maybe you're not a graphic designer and you need new business cards. You could probably do that, but it's probably going to take you three times as long. Another big place that Amber thinks a lot of business owners need help in is setting up systems. Either their brain doesn't think that way or they're just plain not good at tech. That's totally possible. And then it's a project. You're set up and now you get to utilize the benefits of that tech after somebody, like me, is serving it up and figuring it out. Working out the bugs and the kinks. To me, this made really good sense. So what I heard Amber say, is that just because you may not be, as a business owner, the most technology savvy person, that doesn't mean you can't still outsource good things to tech. It just means that the project of bringing that tech on is something that you will probably hire an independent contractor or me or things like that into the business. Amber shared that even if you are good at tech, you should think about outsourcing it if that's not the primary way that you make money and serve your business. For example, Amber loves tech. She's that person that is watching videos about Ontraport or the next new website thing. That's what she would actually do in her spare time for fun. But at the end of the day, she brought in an entrepreneur consultant. Because at the end of the day, it takes a lot of time, energy, and focus and it's not the best use of her time to grow her business. What she has, because she understands it, is an ability to be really clear about what she wants the program to do. And so she thinks that it's also beneficial for people that do get it. If you get it, that's cool. You can probably more clearly state what you want the program app or tech to do. But sometimes, you just have to get out of the way and let someone that that's their zone of genius to do so that you're reclaiming time. The time you need to do the things that only you can do. So if you don't have a sales person in your company, you're doing sales. That's not something you can project-based outsource, but you can outsource tech setup. I say that all the time that tech is outsourceable. Why not leverage that ability so that you can do something that is in your zone of genius? So that you can spend time on something that only you can do. If you as the business owner, get fired up getting on Facebook Lives, then get on more Facebook Lives. And dedicate the time that you would have had to spend to set up whatever that system is, or whatever that processes are to do what drives your business. Amber says to look at like real dollars and time. She shared that if it's not in her zone of genius it may take her two times as long as I do to set something up. So it's going to take her 20 hours. And it's going to take me 10 hours. So her question to herself as the business owner would be, what impact would 20 hours of my time be, in my business elsewhere? You can literally lay that over a networking event or a conference, whatever your marketing visibility is, or 20 hours of sales conversations. Could you not massively get a return on that investment versus 20 hours of tech set up? So we're not just looking at a trade of time and money. We're looking at opportunity costs. That 20 hours that you're spending, trying to figure out the tech and the frustration, is an opportunity cost of you not being elsewhere in your business that needs you and only you as a small business owner. We build our businesses to feel good about what we do. Amber shared that she doesn't know about you, the listener. But if tech is not your thing, then her guess is you're showing up and when you're done, you're frustrated and your mindset is altered. And while maybe you physically put in 20 hours, did it really take 30? Because you're just done with the day and so frustrated. What energy was depleted from doing something that was not in your zone of genius, versus showing up doing the things that light you up, which may be serving your clients? I'd like to lay on top of that as well, the cost of the outsourcing. So if it's something that I'm estimating is going to cost you $1,000 to do. So that's $1,000 out of your pocket. If it was going to take you 20 hours to accomplish it. You have to then look and say “Okay, Is 20 hours worth more? Or is $1,000 worth more?” But then, adding back in what Amber said, it's not necessarily just 20 hours. It's the energy! It's the 30 hours that she's talking about here. So all of a sudden, this $1000 outflow looks on the balance scales against all these other things that you could be doing in your business that are both positive and negative. And most of the time, the outsourcing opportunity far outweighs trying to do it yourself. Amber thinks that's the conversation about should we outsource? Should we not outsource? But she thinks more of that conversation is, should I even incorporate tech automation? That's where she would say, “Do we incorporate automation and what's the return on investment?” How much time is it going to save you or your team? For example, let's just say you had a CRM system set up, and now it's telling you when to follow up with people. Whereas by yourself, you were inconsistent at best. But now that you have a system telling you when to consistently follow up, how many more deals could you close because of the tech? That's the value of using these apps, programs, automation, and tech. How does it let you show up your best, consistently in the business? Which again, full circle is being your most productive self. I just loved the way that we brought this back to why you want to look at how you spend your time in your business! How are you spending things like your energy in your business? One of the things that I know is that oftentimes the learning side of a new process, a new system, a new tool, we will let that scope creep. We will let that time creep instead of stopping work at two o'clock, so I can go pick up the kids. Because of course, driving takes 25 minutes. But that's another story altogether. I'm going to say, “Okay, I have to stop now. But oh, I'll watch that YouTube video later.” And suddenly you dig into your family time and you dig into other times, because you're trying to learn something that is not beneficial to getting that next client. You're working on something that's not within your zone of genius! And you're not spending the best time on the best work. When Amber defines productivity, the investing your best time into your best activities, those activities for her and how she defines them for her clients is in four buckets. It doesn't matter your industry. Where you're at, as a small business owner and small businesses under 50 employees, and your most productive activities are either supervising or being in these four buckets. Bucket number one is marketing and visibility. And bucket number two is sales. Bucket number three is servicing your clients. And bucket number four is leadership. So as you're building your business, you're going to be spending more time leadership because you can eventually outsource servicing your clients, sales, and marketing. But the core of having your business profitable, will fall under one of those four buckets. Now, where does tech fall into? Tech can help us be better in one of those four buckets. But when we're learning the tech and in the videos, and we're actively trying to put this tech together, that falls under the other bucket. It is a way of actively procrastinating, but calling ourselves busy. We're thinking that we're being productive as a business owner if this is not our zone of genius. Amber shared for me this is not true. This would literally land under servicing my clients. So an investment in learning something is like sharpening my saw so that I can serve my clients. But for coaches, financial advisors, marketers, or whatever type of the business, that's not their zone of genius. So we can solve this like hamsters like, “Oh, but we're busy. But I'm moving the ball forward.” Yes, but it's not what your business needs from you the most to make the biggest impact. I really like that. What does your business need the most from you to make the biggest impact?  That is beautiful. That is most likely a quote that someone has just read somewhere on social media because it was good! That other bucket is a dangerous, dangerous place. But it is so, so necessary. It's also very for us to not always be on. And if we can be in that other bucket sometimes I think that makes good sense. The other bucket is absolutely relevant. Like you need to pay your bills. And you need your balance sheet. If you don't have a bookkeeper, you're balancing your checkbook. There's really real things!. Honestly, my strategies are for people running real businesses. The truth is that when you put on your tech hat, you're probably your janitor too. And you're the CEO, the marketer, and the salesperson. That's when smoothness feels super, super overwhelming. So in the context of this episode, we're talking where would that tech fall under and it's the other bucket. Now, you certainly can learn it sometimes. Amber said that she didn't want to make any false statements here. She still does tech in her business. But big projects, she outsources. So the other bucket is a necessity. It can't be at the expense of showing up in your first four buckets. And that's the thing is like it. Amber shared with her model, the fifth bucket, the other bucket, is important. We need a time and place for that. But we're approaching our businesses as we're showing up in that other bucket instead of the first four buckets. That's when businesses are not profitable. You're picking a paycheck. That's when immense frustration comes in. And so that's why I like separating the two. What I was thinking about just there is that things that you are doing in the other bucket, especially in the tech when you're doing that, is going to bleed into your being a better leader. It's going to bleed into doing better in your visibility and marketing. And it is going to help you service your customers better. It's going to help you close more sales. So there is definitely value. This is just one of the reasons why I really wanted to bring Amber on to the podcast. To help people get the perspective of how can we use our time to the best benefit of our business. I feel like we're really kind of covering that. Tech is going to definitely help. It doesn't matter what tool it is if it's the right tool for your business, right now. Amber shared that It's not the shiny object that you thought was going to fix a problem. She wants to get really, really clear about that. It has got to be like let's do some work. You need to research about this. It needs to be the right program for your need, not what your business bestie said they're using. You just want to jump and now you're jumping ship and adding another tech to your to your business. We don't add tech because it's a nice garnish because it's going to give us fuel. I feel like we've just really covered the advantages of using tech and outsourcing and making it so that your business just does more. Amber shared that her business is a small business. And they use quite a bit of tech. There's a lot behind the scenes that they use and they have some favorites. Every once in a while, something new will come on the market. Amber share that she is not a first adopter. She lets it get tried. She shared that she really has to have a pain point to do a switch in mher business because she does see the opportunity of cost, of switching. And so she just wants to be always cognizant of not switch, switch, switch every time something new hits the market. I firmly believe that is absolutely the fastest way to have tech make you go out of business is by doing that constant switching. Another other thing that Amber wanted to share is sometimes there's too much tech. And what that means is you have gone on a tech buying binge. You're just buying it all because you like this feature or this feature. And you didn't take the time to audit which you already had. Most likely, some of the tech you have already has the features because maybe they got upgraded or they didn't have that feature when you first bought that. Then what happens is it becomes really heavy. It becomes really, really complicated. You're paying more in subscriptions than you need to be paying. So Amber thinks that is a huge benefit in either having someone on your team or someone you're outsourcing to that, just letting you know, like, “Hey, did you know this could do this? Or did you know that I'm looking at the whole ecosystem of your tech and making sure it's as effective and efficient as possible.” is really beneficial. Then it's important to take the time to actually read those emails that come in that says there is a new feature on a program you already use. Because that's often a goal. That means you don't need to do the search of what's this new program out on the market. You may already have it at your fingertips. But you just didn't read that email or see that announcement. Similar to that is, if you get that announcement and you read it and you say, “Hey, this means I can throw out this other system because I don't need this other system anymore.” That's a really good time to say, “Okay, we're going to implement this new system, this new tool within the system we're already using and be able to get rid of another tool.” That's a huge piece of all of this. Nobody needs to have a virtual store room full of software tools and monthly subscriptions. Yes, our businesses don't need it. Even tech lovers like me, who can make it all work together and make it so that it doesn't feel so heavy and so big and so bloated. It still could be so heavy, so big and so bloated. So don't go there. And if you are trying to figure out how to streamline that, figure out where your pain point is. Are you not productive enough because you haven't used this tool efficiently? Then maybe Ambers got some resources for you. If you just need a tech audit, come to me! Ask me to help you out with it. This is why we are in business. It's why we have podcasts. This is why we are visible in this medium because we want to help you. Amber says it can be a total rabbit hole to go down and figure out what this feature is and is it compatible with other tools. Amber calls a tech audit Frankensteining your text together. You add this one. Then a little while later, you add another one, and then you add another one and, and then you're frustrated with it because something's not talking to something or it doesn't work. And really, you haven't stopped to take an audit of it. And when you do that, there's so many benefits. You get your time back, things work better. And it's more efficient. You're probably paying less in subscriptions or however you're paying for your tech. So Amber can see a tech audit to be very, very beneficial. This was such a fun conversation with Amber. As I said at the beginning, there are so many nuggets in this episode. We talked about outsourcing your tech. And we talked about figuring out how to be productive by using your best time for the best activities. We talked about what tools you can use to make this flow so much easier. Such amazing insight from a true professional. Be sure to head over to her website, the link is below so that you can grab her freebie to make sure that you are being as productive as possible. Now my one action step for you. If you have been looking at using tech more effectively in your business, let's set up a tech audit. Let's look at the tech that you're using and how it is helping you be more productive. Just go to techofbusiness.com/audit, and you'll be able to book your audit right there. I will be back next week with another solo episode. I cannot wait to share this one with you. Thanks for listening to the Tech of Business podcast. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, rate, and review on Apple podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Overcast, or wherever you download your favorite shows. You can also check out the show notes and learn more about me at techofbusiness.com. I'll see you next week. Connect with Jaime: Instagram: @techofbusiness Twitter: @techofbusiness Facebook: @yourbiztech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeslutzky/ Email: jaime@techofbusiness.com Connect with Amber: Website: https://www.theproductivityspecialist.com Instagram: @Amber_de la Garza. Freebie: https://www.theproductivityspecialist.com/techofbusiness

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, 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!Topics we discussed:The impact of productivity on profitability for entrepreneursHow to identify your BEST activitiesBusy doesn't mean productiveThe detrimental costs associated with multitaskingThe importance of choosing the "ONE THING"Amber's Four Productivity Buckets that entrepreneurs must masterThe skeleton in Amber's closetA piece of liberating coaching advice if you tend to procrastinateHow Parkinson's Law can negatively affect your productivity.An on introduction to Amber's S.T.O.P. - The Entrepreneur's Success SolutionEpisode webpage: https://www.themindshiftpodcast.com/11Are you subscribed to this inspirational podcast yet? If not, I'd love to encourage you to do so today so you don't miss an episode. Click here to subscribe on iTunes.While you're there, be sure to leave us a rating and review.This show is sponsored by The MindShift Podcast StoreJoin our global Facebook community and stay inspired to reach your goals each week. Join The MindShift Podcast Community Facebook GroupLearn more about the show at www.themindshiftpodcast.comLearn more about Darrell Evans at www.darrellevans.netConnect with Darrell on your favorite social channel:Instagram: @mrdarrellevansFacebook: @darrellevansfanLinkedIn: @mrdarrellevansTwitter: @mrdarrellevans

How do you continue strong with your annual goals? I don't mean to alarm you, but we are now halfway through 2019 already! It's time to check-in on your annual business goals, and reset and recalibrate those goals to continue strong. How's it going? Are you on track with where you want to be? In order to continue strong and achieve the goals you've set out for yourself, you'll need to do 3 simple things: Reflect Reset …and GO! Earlier this week, I spoke with The Productivity Specialist, Amber De La Garza. She and I agreed… there's no point in doing more if you don't have focus on where you actually want to head. If you follow the 3 simple steps above, and check in quarterly on your progress, it will set you up to continue strong. You're likely to accomplish more in less time. And that is the true measure of simplifying! #Dothething. You can do this, I believe in you. It's time to SIMPLIFY. Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/continue-strong

How do you stop being busy? You know the feeling - there's an insurmountable to-do list of 80 billion things, and you're feeling totally, utterly flustered. You've fallen down the ‘busy trap' and your productivity levels are out of the window. So, what do you do?? My special guest today is the Productivity Specialist, and she's simplifying how to stop being busy and start being productive once again. Spoiler alert: it's not about doing more or working longer hours either. It's something somuch simpler. Amber De La Garza simplifies how to stop being busy In this episode, you will learn: Why we fall into the trap of wearing BUSY as a badge of honor, and how to stop that vicious cycle How to redefine what ‘productivity' means for you. How to look at it in a healthy way To determine what your ‘high value activities' are, so you know where to focus your time and energy first What the ‘4 Productivity Buckets' are, and how this will help grow your business: Marketing & visibility Sales Servicing your clients Building your team's leadership skills Amber also shares a couple of time maximizers that you can test out, with the aim to improve your productivity. It's not about doing more. It's about honing in on your ‘high value activities' first and remembering to give yourself a bit of grace along the way. Amber will challenge you to “be purposeful with your time and always align your actions with your goals. This is the very best way to maximize your profit, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most.” Stop being busy - the simple way. #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/amber-de-la-garza-stop-being-busy  

The term funnel is thrown around quite a lot in the online space and it is the process by which businesses gain trust and earn clients. The top of the funnel is a geared towards a large pool of potential clients and each step of the funnel moves some potential clients into your paid client sphere or allows them to drop off. Let's consider each step in a funnel as a conversion. The first step of the funnel, before anyone ever enters is awareness – this could be in the form of referrals, interviews, content marketing, articles, social media or paid advertising to name a few. Once someone is aware of your business they may enter the top of the funnel by signing up for your email list in exchange for a checklist or a worksheet or a challenge or a webinar link or a virtual summit ticket or anything else that has value and is easy to distribute The top of your funnel could even be subscribing to your podcast or joining your Facebook group, LinkedIn group, conversing with your Facebook page via messenger or Slack channel. These methods will be discussed in a future episode. Later in today's episode we'll discuss the top of funnel tech that is based around email address exchange. Near the top of your funnel are also small products or one time services, booking a consultation or limited or trial access to a membership site. People who “convert” at the earlier stages are more likely to see all that your business can offer and then invest in more products and services with you. Marketing specialists and strategists focus on helping businesses get more people into the top of the funnel and guide them swiftly towards a product or service. Next week's episode of the Tech of Business podcast is with Mikael Dia who started funnelytics.io which is a software tool to visually map and understand funnels in your business… which is part of the reason we're doing a deep dive into funnels today (I kinda wanted to make sure that next week's episode had relevance for you!) The power of a funnel is to nudge your audience to the next level. I know that this works because I've seen it work on myself. Let's take my friend Amber De La Garza and her podcast Productivity Straight Talk. I was listening to episode 59: Email Inbox Insanity: How to Tame it Then Maintain It – anyway, I was listening to her episode where she shared her 5 simple email decisions and mentioned that on the shownotes there is a download called “5 Simple Email Decisions Desktop Sign” that I could actually print out and put on my desk – so that every time I head into my inbox I will know exactly how to tackle the new items. She hooked me on that one, and I went to her shownotes, downloaded and printed out the sign and posted it on my desk. Amber's freebie is the top of a funnel. From there, I could decide that I need a productivity coach or to purchase something else from her. While I already trusted her insight, the download renewed my trust and puts her top of mind. Every day when I sit down to tackle my inbox, I have a reminder of that trust. At present, I'm sitting in Amber's funnel – excited to see where she takes me next. OK, so now it's time to talk about the technology that goes into the top of the funnel. As I said before, for today, we're going to focus on email address exchange for top of funnel and it consists of three facets: Opt-in or Landing page Email marketing system Delivery The opt-in or landing page is simply the name provided to the page that describes the value exchange. It includes the email collection form which ties it to the email marketing system. This page can be created using a dedicated landing page system like LeadPages, ClickFunnels, Kartra, Instapage or any number of page builders for WordPress. This page looks different than a regular website page to the visitor because it only has one action (to take advantage of the offer) and it doesn't include navigation or other distracting elements. When building your opt-in pages, you'll want to make sure that they work well on all screen sizes. While you may not be ready to jump into Facebook ads or understanding the analytics and conversion of this page, I highly recommend adding the Facebook pixel and Google analytics code to this page. [I told myself that I wasn't going to go all technical, and that might have been a bit technical. So, if you're using a dedicated landing page system, there is likely a location within the dashboard to add these snippets. It's important, but don't let this stop you from creating the top of your funnel. If you would like to get this setup, head over https://techofbusiness.com/work-with-me/ to schedule a one time tech strategy session to get you on the right track.] Once someone completes the form on your opt-in page, their email address is entered into your email marketing system. For the user, you'll want to direct them to the next page of the funnel, which is often a thank you page that lists next steps. Sometimes the freebie will be delivered right on the thank you page, other times it will be delivered via email. In the email marketing system, we'll set it up to send that new user a series of one or more emails that deliver the freebie and provide additional value. This may include a full on automatic sequence, if you've flushed out your funnel already, or it might just be the gift and then adding them to your general distribution email Please note: there are different laws and rules regarding sending promotional, informational and marketing emails. Be sure that you're crossing your T's and dotting your I's in the eyes of the law. And if you need a lawyer, my guest from Episode #2, Jamie Lieberman is fantastic – you can connect with her at https://hashtag-legal.com. I usually recommend delivering the freebie via email, rather than on the thank you page. This is because the more information we have about a user the better – by delivering the freebie via email, we can make sure that they open the email with the download in it and also see that they've clicked on the link to receive the item. Regardless of the size of your freebie, from a one-page PDF to a multi-week summit, email will be the main vehicle for guiding your new lead in your funnel. In the virtual summit space, the funnel is guiding the attendee to purchase the extended summit series. The opt-in page for a virtual summit is often a longer form invitation with multiple opportunities to opt-in for a free ticket to the summit. These are positioned strategically down the page, so that as soon as the website visitor is on board with the summit concept, they don't have to hunt for the sign up form. The thank you page for a virtual summit will provide instructions to check your inbox for important summit information and may include a number of links – ranging from sharing the summit on social media to purchasing the summit series at a deep discount. Because the user has multiple options for what to do at this point, this page is not generally considered part of the funnel. The time between signup for the summit and the summit kick-off date is called the pre-summit series. And this series has one goal: to entice the lead to purchase the summit series. It's important to mix in valuable content with the purchase opportunity or you might turn off your lead before they even get to day 1. This is why Facebook groups and content rich emails are also important elements to the funnel. And good tracking is important too – because we don't want to be selling to someone who has already bought. Let's bring this back to the funnel – to know if a funnel is working, we want to understand the numbers. How many people are landing on our opt-in page. How many people are signing up How many people are opening our email How many people are taking the next step (and the next, and the next, and purchasing something from us.) If you're running ads, then the Facebook Ads manager will be a great place to grab these numbers. Your email marketing system will provide hints. And regardless of the source of your traffic, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager are great tools to help gain insight into how people are interacting with the funnel. Today is the best day to setup the tech side of tracking systems. This will start collecting data for you, even if you're not looking at it yet. Your future marketing department will thank you! And come back next week when we talk with Mikael of Funnelytics who has a marketing background. The week after I sit down and talk marketing technology with Eli Natoli who is a growth mentor for coaches and entrepreneurs. We're in this together – I'd love to know what tech you're rocking or exploring for your funnels. Come join us in the Tech of Business Community on Facebook at https://techofbusiness.com/community/ If you would like to email me, I can be reached at jaime@techofbusiness.com.