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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
Episodes
  • 395 | Hidden Revenue Leaks Part 2: Real Businesses, Real Leaks, Real Solutions
    Sep 22 2025

    I dive into the messy reality of how revenue leaks actually show up when you're running a business day-to-day and divulge real-world solutions to the pricing, billing, and operational issues causing them.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ How Your Commute Can Become An Unpaid Customer Service Hotline

    ✔ The Revenue Leaks That Could Be Showing Up In Your Business Daily

    ✔ How You Might Be Sabotaging Your Billing & Business Model

    ✔ Ways Your High Efficiency Could Actually Be Penalizing Your Profitability

    ✔ The Importance Of Building Upon An Operational Foundation

    ✔ The Freedom That Comes From Shifting To Reward Efficiency

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/395

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 394 | Hidden Revenue Leaks Part 1: Digging Deeper To Uncover Profits
    Sep 15 2025

    I dive into the five levels of revenue leaks that compound into massive losses year after year and show you exactly why most "fixes" don't actually fix anything.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ What Separates Successful Business Owners From Those Who Stay Stuck

    ✔ The 5 Revenue Leaks That Most Business Owners Miss

    ✔ What Must Be Done To Acquire Lost Revenue

    ✔ The Time-Money Connection Most Business Owners Miss

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/394

    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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    49 mins
  • 393 | Tax Secrets: How To Keep More Of Your Money With Mark J. Kohler
    Sep 8 2025

    I sit down with “America’s #1 Small Business Tax Lawyer” - the Founder and CEO of Main Street Tax Professionals, Mark Kohler, to dive into how you can utilize little known business tax secrets to keep more of your hard-earned money.

    What You’ll Discover In This Episode:

    ✔ A Great Summertime Tax Tip That Can Make Yours Better

    ✔ What Flow Through Taxation Is

    ✔ Why Converting From An LLC To An S-Corp Can Save You On Taxes

    ✔ At What Point You Should Convert (Yes, There’s A Specific Moment)

    ✔ The Payroll Action You Should Be Making Quarterly

    ✔ How To Pay Your Kids Through Your Business

    ✔ The Crossroads Of Crypto & Small Business

    ✔ Advice For Creating A Trust

    ✔ How That Coincides With An LLC & Those Protections

    ✔ So Much More!

    To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/393

    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
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