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

I sit down with the founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners, Malcolm Peace, to dive into how you can best prepare yourself and stabilize your business now to ensure you’ll be able to sell it down the line when the timing is right and should you wish to do so. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Malcolm Got Into Buying Businesses ✔ Why You Might Want To Consider Selling Your Business Down The Line ✔  What Metrics Business Buyers Look At ✔ Malcolm’s Framework Evaluating A Business ✔ The Importance Of Being Centralized Vs. Decentralized  ✔ Why Constant Recruiting Is A Necessary Part Of Business Ownership ✔ Where To Sell Your Business ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/327   P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!  And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call  

I dive into eight simple upgrades to the technology you use in your business every day that can help you maximize your efficiency. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Tech Upgrades Can Impact Your Business & Workflow ✔ Which Simple Tech Upgrades You Should Consider Implementing ✔ My Task Management Program Evolution ✔ My Thoughts & Warnings About Using AI ✔ What Tech Upgrades You Should Prioritize & How ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/326 P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!  And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call

In this engaging conversation, Charlène Gisèle, an award-winning keynote speaker and Burnout Prevention Advisor, shares her expertise on avoiding and recovering from burnout. She discusses the critical habits that lead to burnout and the essential mindset shifts needed for healing. Listeners learn to recognize early signs of burnout and the importance of self-care. Charlène offers actionable strategies for small business owners to prioritize well-being while maintaining ambition, ultimately guiding them toward a balanced and fulfilling professional life.

I dive into what it takes to develop and maintain a strong team so you can maximize the benefits of having a team who supports you in achieving your business goals. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Smart Alternative To Micromanaging Your Team ✔ Why It’s Important To Invest In Your Team ✔ Necessary Steps To Build A Strong & Effective Team ✔ What Audits Should Be Performed Periodically ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/324 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 P.S. If you’re a small business owner who wants to run your business more efficiently, improve your time management, build and lead your team confidently, and make the right strategic decisions to lower your stress and be more profitable, I invite you to join us in Leverage Lab® => https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/LeverageLab  

Yaro Starak, co-founder of InboxDone.com, discusses effective email management strategies like delegating tasks, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and optimizing email drafts. The benefits of having two assistants, determining ROI for premium services, and valuing time efficiency are also highlighted.

I dive into the root causes of why you’re micromanaging your team so you can stop doing so and instead, empower your team to grow in their roles and invest more of your time in your own high-value activities. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Micromanagement Is ✔ How It Might Be Showing Up In Your Business ✔ Why You Might Have The Tendency To Micromanage ✔ How To Stop Micromanaging Your Team: ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/322 P.S. Want to discover what’s most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!  And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I’d like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call  

I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime Taets, to dive into the leadership role a business owner plays in building culture and how a strong culture is the foundation for scaling. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Strong Cultures Help Businesses Grow ✔ How To Get Out From Under The Founder’s Dilemma ✔ Ways To Reduce Cultural Confusion Within Your Business ✔ How Having Great Culture Helps With Hiring & Firing ✔ What Must Be Done In Order To Scale ✔ The  Key To Allowing Flexibility & Autonomy While Building Trust With Your Team  ✔ Our #1 Job As Strong Leaders ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/321   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  

Exploring time blindness and its impact on productivity, with tips on overcoming it through effective planning and strategies like using timers to manage transitions between tasks

In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with personal coach James Brackin to discuss how intentional action can fuel your growth and lead to exceptional results. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ James’ Background That Significantly Influenced The Way He Lives ✔ What Specific Event Led Him To Bet On Himself ✔ How James Defines Intentionality ✔ How To Be Intentional With Your Time ✔ Why We Should Optimize For Enjoyment Insteads Of Progress ✔ How To Use Anticipation To Fuel Your Growth ✔ The Results That Come Out Of Living With Intentionality ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/319 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  

Exploring the hidden costs of perfectionism in business, the podcast discusses different types of perfectionism and how to set guardrails to combat its negative impacts. Strategies for overcoming perfectionist tendencies include setting deadlines, seeking external accountability, and embracing imperfection for growth and success.