Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy

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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

Profit First

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. 015 | How A Rapid Fire Power Hour Can Get You Back On Track

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