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

Updated: 14 Jul 2025 • 392 episodes
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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!

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I sit down with Business Coach & Owner of The AI Playbook Community, Rick Mulready, to dive into how the AI revolution is transforming small businesses and how he helps his clients master AI, leverage it, and grow their businesses faster. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Much AI Has Changed In Two Years ✔ Wh

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I dive into how you can use my Insights Feedback Loop to conduct a mid-year audit of your goals, do a guilt-free reset, and create a six-month action plan that actually works so you can finish this year strong. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Mid-Year Reset Is ✔ Why It’s An Absolute Game-Changer ✔ My Ins

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In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with Cyber Resilience Specialist, Jeremiah Baker, to dive into the work he does to help small businesses protect themselves against cybercrime and discuss tips you can implement immediately to better protect yourself and your business from ransomwa

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I dive into how to create personal and business bucket lists that support each other and how to turn those seasonal opportunities into real progress! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Bucket List Really Is ✔ How To Identify What Should Be On Your Bucket LIsts ✔ The Benefits Of Bucket Lists & Why They Work

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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 try

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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 ✔

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