The Efficient Advisor: Tactical Business Advice for Financial Planners 256: 5 Strategies to Work Less (AKA How I got down to 25 hours a week!) with Amber De La Garza
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Mar 18, 2025 Amber De La Garza, a productivity coach and the host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast, shares her remarkable journey to reducing her workweek to just 25 hours. She reveals the secrets to quadrupling her hourly rate and emphasizes the critical role of niching down for efficiency and referrals. Amber discusses structuring her ideal work week, mastering time management, and creating a stellar client experience. Along the way, she highlights the importance of work-life balance and shares practical tips for improving both productivity and personal relationships.
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The Catalyst for Change
- Libby Grywe worked tirelessly to build her financial planning business, often clocking 80-90 hours per week.
- Her pregnancy in 2008 prompted a shift, as she realized the unsustainable nature of her work habits.
Define Your Own Success
- Define your own version of success, rather than conforming to external pressures.
- Create systems and processes that align with your personal definition of success.
Gradual Transition
- Gradually reduce work hours instead of making drastic changes.
- Master each stage of reduction before moving on to the next.