Productivity Straight Talk | How To Improve Personal Productivity & Time Management To Maximize Profits For Entrepreneurs

This an exciting episode because it’s my 100th episode of Productivity Straight Talk! To celebrate, I decided to do something different and take you on a journey through some of the silliest bloopers I’ve made in my business along my 7-year entrepreneurial journey. Don’t worry though, you’ll get more than just a good laugh. You’ll also get some inspiration and takeaways to help you recover quickly from your own business bloopers. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Some Big And Small Mistakes I’ve Made Throughout My Entrepreneurial Journey ✔️ Why You Might Need To Worry About Me Stalking You ✔️ How I’m Kind Of A Train Wreck ✔️ What You Must Embrace To Succeed ✔️ Why Bloopers Aren’t Such A Bad Thing After All ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my business blooper 100th episode and encourage you accept that This too shall pass when you stumble in your own business. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to ac

I sit down for an on-air strategy session with one of the Financial Advisors of Raymond James, Laura Cook, to tackle her challenges with productivity in the entrepreneurial space. We cover how Laura’s interactions with her clients could be systemized to decrease disruptions to her workflow while providing a superior level of client servicing and reclaim time for more productive activities. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The Best Place To Start Creating Efficiency In Your Workflow ✔️ Ways To Plant The Seeds For Smooth Transitions ✔️ How Releasing Old Roles Can Set You Free ✔️ Strategies To Minimize The Times You’re Forced To Wing It ✔️ Tips For Leveling Up Your Client Servicing ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Laura I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I walk you through some pit stops you should consider making throughout the course of your work to kick your productivity up a notch and enable greater growth in your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ How Your Entrepreneurial Journey Is Like A Road Trip ✔️ 5 Productivity Pitstops You Could Benefit From Today ✔️ Simple Ways To Shave Minutes To Hours Off Every Day ✔️ App Suggestions To Help Keep Your Productivity On Point ✔️So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on productivity pit stops and encourage you to start stopping when needed so you can charge forward in your business. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with the CEO of DiscoverED Consulting, Chanie Wilschanski, who helps school leaders build schools of excellence. We walk through Chanie’s well-oiled systems, processes, and routines that transform everyday chaos into teachable moments, growth, and revenue-generating opportunities. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Best Practices For Integrating Your Business & Personal Life ✔️ What To Aim For In Your Work (And It’s Not Perfection!) ✔️ Where To Find The Biggest Catalyst For Your Growth ✔️ What You Must Be Keenly Aware Of When Hiring Out ✔️ What You Seriously Need To Load Up On Daily ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Chanie I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode:   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with therapist, Kayce Hodos, who specializes in providing support to moms adjusting to their crazy new life with baby. I guide Kayce through a Strategy Session to take her challenges with task mismanagement head on so she can live a less flustered life and run a more productive business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Insight Into Creating A Solid Task Management System ✔️How To Carve Out Purposeful Time In Your Schedule And Stick To It ✔️Why You Must Treat Your Task List Like Your Boss ✔️Best Practices For Using Notifications ✔️Tips To Maximize White Space ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Kayce I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk!   Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with Wade Foster, the CEO and Co-Founder of Zapier, whose mission is to help everybody be more productive at work by connecting all the different tools you use. We deep-dive into Wade’s entrepreneurial journey in the tech space, from Zapier’s inception to employing 200 productive, remote workers. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The Pros Of Having A Remote Virtual Team ✔️How To Get On The Same Page In Any Time Zone ✔️What You Need To Double-Down On To Thrive ✔️How To Know If Your Remote Employees Are Being Productive ✔️2 Out-The-Box Ways To Build Culture And A Stronger Bond Among Employees ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Wade I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with my eight-year-old son, Erik De La Garza, to discuss why he’s been having a hard time turning in his homework lately. We dissect his habits to get to the root cause of his issue and determine disorganization has been holding him back, but not in the way you think. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Ways Disorganization Could Be Holding Your Back ✔️How Being Disorganized Comes Down To Your Habits ✔️What You Can Do To Determine The Root Cause Of Your Disorganization ✔️The Easiest Way To Get And Stay Organized ✔️So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on disorganization with Erik. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with the Co-Owner of Window Works, LuAnn Nigara, who has been in business since 1982 and is thriving in the interior design space. We discuss the ways she infused structure, systems, and processes into her company which helped her scale to become a $2 million business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ How Structure Fosters More Freedom ✔️ Ways To Create Structure In Your Business ✔️ The Question To Ask Yourself Before Making Any Big Decisions ✔️ What You Must Embrace When You’re Ready To Scale ✔️ The Surest Way To Find Clarity ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with LuAnn Nigara I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can work together to accelerate your success.

I sit down with my long-term client and CEO of Illusion Projects, Tim Clothier, to discuss how he’s been stepping up his CEO game during our years of working together. We cover his magic power of jumping back and forth between creative and CEO, what hadn’t been working in his business, what he had to release to see better results, and what he’s doing now to stay on top of his game and run a successful international business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Why Your Time Blocks Need A Makeover ✔️ The Secret To Preventing Your Passion From Getting Pushed To The Bottom Of The Pile ✔️ How CEO Days Can Help You Flush Out Your Ideas ✔️ The Principles That Could Benefit Your Hiring Process ✔️ What Going To The “Business Gym” Can Do For You ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Tim I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Show Notes Schedule Your Discovery Call with me to find out how we can team up to accelerate your success.

I sit down with Financial Advisor Libby Greiwe who runs a 7-figure solo practice while working just 25 hours a week. We take a deep dive into the intricacies of running her business efficiently, with client experience as her guiding star, all while maintaining balance in her home life. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The Efficiencies That Enabled Libby To Quadruple Her Income While Working MUCH Less ✔️How She Doubled Down On The Client Experience And Won ✔️Libby’s Step-By-Step Process For Niching Down ✔️A Look At Her Ideal Week And Why Yours Isn’t Working ✔️What To Do When Your Change Of Season Challenges The Status Quo Of Your Business ✔️The Delights Of Day-Dating ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Libby I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Go to www.TheProductivitySpecialist.com/090

I sit down with the owner of Problem Solvers School, Stefanie Krievins, who lives for coaching professional troublemakers and helping those recovering perfectionists and over-achievers show up with integrity and authenticity. We discuss how powerful focus can be in helping you achieve, well, just about anything. And as always, we dish out tips and strategies to improve yours. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What A Professional Troublemaker Is And How To Know If You’re One ✔️ How To Batch Your Emotional Energy As Needed ✔️ Ways To Find Focus With Everything Going On In Your Head ✔️ Why You Need A Strategy Map ✔️ How Focus Can Get You Clear On Your KPIs ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Stefanie I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: StefanieKrievins.com Hot Mess Quiz Eps. 035 | Productivity + Profitability: Why You Need Both To Succeed In Business Insightly CRM

I offer some pointers on how to keep your fresh start ignited by the new year rolling through every month of the year, so you can keep the momentum going strong and accomplish your goals. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The Surest Way To Derail Your Success ✔️ How To Most Easily Avoid Burnout ✔️ Why Your Next Hire Or Fire Could Determine Your Success ✔️Tips For Staying On A Growth Trajectory ✔️ Planning Strategies That Work ✔️ Ways To Stay Motivated ✔️ So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on making your fresh start last and encourage you to take the steps necessary to ensure your success throughout the year and beyond. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Eps 007 | Tackling Your Goals With Tactical Precision Eps. 009| Affirmations: Programming A Mindset Capable Of Success Eps. 023 | The Practice Of Guilt-Free Self Eps. 035 | Productivity + Profitability: Why You Need Both To Succeed Eps. 085 | What’s Your Word Of The Year Pr

I provide strategies for creating, implementing, and abiding by a Word Of The Year so you can consistently take intentional action on your goal throughout the new year and beyond. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Why You Need A Word Of The Year ✔️ What To Do Once You’ve Chosen It ✔️ Strategies For Getting The Most Out Of Your Word ✔️ Tips For Staying Laser Focused On It ✔️So Much More! I hope you enjoy my episode on your Word Of The Year and encourage you to strongly consider what word should represent your intention for the new year. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Canva Etsy Eps. 071 | 6 Quick Tips For Meeting Your Internal Deadlines ProductivityCommunity.com

In this episode, I sit down with world traveler, minimalist, and founder of Time Zillionaire, Matt Sandrini, who teaches founders how to achieve more by doing less. We dive into the world of time management to share and discuss multiple strategies to refrain from being busy and start being productive. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️The 3 Major Reasons You’re Tempted To Be Busy ✔️Ways To Overcome Those Temptations And Be Productive ✔️How To Prevent Necessary Busywork From Taking Over Your Day ✔️Why Creating Boundaries Will Tame Your Inbox ✔️How Using A Blocker Can Help Break Time-Wasting Addictions ✔️The Word You MUST Be Comfortable Saying To Be Productive ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Matt Sandrini I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: TimeZillionaire.com/StraightTalk Matt Sandrini On Instagram Matt Sandrini On Twitter Eps. 011 | How To Get Sh!t Done: Time Blocking Strategies That Work Eps. 0

I sit down with the owner and principal designer of Blakely Interior Design and self-proclaimed workaholic, Janelle Blakely, who has established a reputation for creating beautiful, livable, residential interiors. During our one-on-one, on-air coaching session, we dive into Janelle’s world of running a profitable business while raising three kids and ultimately, trying to be everything to everyone and struggling to make that magic happen. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Ways To Leverage Your Support Systems ✔️How The Gold Is In What’s Already Working ✔️The Importance Of Processes In Home Management ✔️The Solution To Being All Things To All People ✔️Triggers To Get Out Of Your Head So You Don’t Have To Scramble ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Janelle I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Asana Plan To Eat Voxer The 5 Love Languages The 5 Love Languages For Children

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneurial relationship and intimacy experts Marla Mattenson and Julian Colker who work with entrepreneurial couples to transform their negative habitual patterns. We discuss the ins and outs of partnering in love and business and how to work together to breed phenomenal results in both. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ The Winning Combination You Need To Be A Powerhouse Pair ✔️ How To Measure If Your Partner’s Passion For Entrepreneurship Measures Up ✔️ The Biggest Dangers Entrepreneur Couples Need To Watch Out For ✔️ Rules For Sharing Experiences That Will Uplift The Relationship ✔️ What Can Happen If Either The Business Or Love Stops Flourishing ✔️ The Biggest Obstacle In Every Human’s Life And How To Conquer It ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Marla and Julian I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: The Relationship Redo Marla On Facebook The Intimacy Experts

I sit down for an on-air coaching session with co-owner Emerald City Productions, Danny Ozment. Danny is a podcast producer and consultant, who helps other entrepreneurs drop masterfully engineered episodes each week, including my own. We dive into Danny’s daily schedule to determine where he needs to make a few shifts to create better blocks of time to complete needle-moving work. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ How Danny’s Schedule Enables Him To Cope With The Variability In His Client Work ✔️ Where His Road Blocks To Efficiency Reside And How He Can Address Them ✔️ How He Leverages Systems And People To Deliver Great Client Service ✔️ Strategies To Deal With The Scheduling Frustrations In His Business ✔️ Tips For Putting Out Fires Systematically ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Danny I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: DannyOzment.com Emerald City Productions Eps. 015 | How A Rapid-Fire Powe

I sit down with business strategist Jessica Rodriguez who helps her clients escape the 1:1 / DFY reliant income roller coaster with scalable offers so they can amplify their impact and profit. We dive into how she leveraged her own time to totally rework her business model in order to service more people in the same amount of time. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ What Happened When Jessica Dropped A Major Bomb On Her Business ✔️ How To Diversify And Expand Your Income With Scalable Offers ✔️ Tips For Providing Great Service To Multiple Clients At The Same Time ✔️ Offers Ideas That Can Have You Making Money In Your Sleep ✔️ So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Jessica I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: FreedomDrivenSuccess.com/Scaleup Freedom Driven Success Podcast Jessica On Instagram Productivity vs. Profitability With Amber De La Garza @ Freedom Driven Success Podcast Productivity Straight Talk Com

I sit down with yoga consultant, trainer, and podcast host, Shannon Crow, for a special one-hour, on-air coaching session in which we confront her avoidance of accounting matters. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Ways Avoidance Is Stymieing Your Success ✔️How Profitability Should Be Looked At From Both Sides ✔️Tips For Reconciling Receipts Productively ✔️How To Best Tackle Your Backlog ✔️Ways To Determine What’s Bogging You Down ✔️The Basics Of Implementing Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First Method ✔️What A Coaching Session With Me Looks Like ✔️So Much More! This was an awesome discussion with Shannon I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Connected Yoga Teach Teacher Podcast 070 | Making Your Business Run Like Clockwork With Mike Michalowicz Profit First By Mike Michalowicz YNAB Budgeting Software Parkinson’s Law

In this episode, I sit down with Trivinia Barber, the founder of Priority VA, who matches elite level entrepreneurs with highly skilled virtual assistants. We discuss best practices for hiring and working with virtual assistants who can help accelerate your business. This was an awesome discussion with Trivinia I hope you enjoy. Now let’s jump right in and get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️Do’s And Don’t For Making Your VA Hire ✔️The Key To Building A Lasting Relationship With Your VA ✔️How To Get The Most Out Of Your VA ✔️How To Pull The Trigger When Your VA Is Not Working Out ✔️So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: PriorityVA.com Ultimate Playbook for Email Delegation Loom.com David Bonney’s HireToFit System