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

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

By: Amber De La Garza The Productivity Specialist For Small Business Owners
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If you’re a small business owner who wants to learn effective business strategies, improve time management, and elevate productivity to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most, this podcast is for you! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer and the creator of Leverage Lab®. Amber gives small business owners the straight talk on what it takes to reduce stress, be productive, and grow your business. Tune in and subscribe to get the straight talk on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset. Also hear Amber interview guests about their expertise and insights on other business topics. Want one-on-one business support? Get coached on productivity, time management, business systems, leading your team, strategic decision making, and mindset so you can reduce stress, reclaim time, and increase profits during private coaching sessions with Amber tailored specifically to help you and your small business succeed! Head on over to https://www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/Coaching for more info!Copyright 2025 Organizational Elements L.L.C. DBA Amber De La Garza, The Productivity Specialist, All Rights Reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • 381 | ADHD Strategies For Neurodivergent Small Business Owners With Skye Waterson
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with ADHD Strategist, Coach, and Founder of Unconventional Wisdom, Skye Waterson, to dive into how she manages her ADHD after being diagnosed in adulthood, her work with neurodivergent business owners, and what tools and strategies she suggests trying to manage your systems and attain sustainable success.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ What Executive Functioning Is

    ✔ The Intersection of ADHD & Executive Functioning

    ✔ The Link To Dopamine Addiction

    ✔ The 3 Reasons Business Owners With ADHD Have A Hard Time Starting Tasks

    ✔ A Reward System That Is Successfully Motivating

    ✔ How To Make Tasks Less Boring & More Fun

    ✔ How To Identify The Ideal Environment To Work In

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/381

    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!

    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

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    41 mins
  • 380 | From Doer To Leader: Breaking Free From The Identity Crisis Keeping You Stuck
    Jun 9 2025

    I dive into how you can break free from a common identity crisis small business owners have - that of being a leader who continues to do the work of their team - and discuss helpful strategies to successfully evolve from doer to leader.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ The Differences Between A Leader & A Doer

    ✔ Warning Signs You're Stuck In An Identity Crisis

    ✔ Why The Doer Identity Runs So Deep

    ✔ The Costs Of Staying Stuck In Your Business

    ✔ 5 Steps To Break Free & Evolve From Doer To Leader

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/380

    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!

    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

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    20 mins
  • 379 | Lead With Love: Eradicating Workplace Toxicity With Dr. Sam Adeyemi
    Jun 2 2025

    I sit down with the founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy, Dr. Sam Adeyemi, to dive into the issue of workplace toxicity and discuss strategies to quickly turn it around by leading with love.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ What Toxic Leadership Looks Like & How It Affects Your Team

    ✔ How To Lead With Love Instead

    ✔ Common Toxic Behaviors Of Team Members

    ✔ How To Address Them In A Small Business

    ✔ Strategies To Resolve Conflicts Of Values & Undesirable Behavior

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/379

    P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!

    And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

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    51 mins
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