High Risks, High Rewards: The Power of Grit and Vision

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 Moments 00:00 Amber De La Garza: Productivity Specialist and Coach 05:38 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 Takeaways From 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 success Our clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. <a href="https://www.harpercpaplus.com/" rel="noopener...