Tech Diva Biz Talks

What if the problem in your business… is you?

In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, Audrey “Tech Diva” Wiggins sits down with George Rivera, creator of the Father-First Owner OS™, to unpack why so many successful founders are stuck working in their business instead of leading it.

George shares how 7-, 8-, and 9-figure entrepreneurs are unknowingly bottlenecking their own growth—and what it really takes to buy back 10–20 hours a week without sacrificing profits.

From the powerful $10K/Hour Filter to the eye-opening Two-Week Vacation Test, this conversation is a masterclass in reclaiming your time, your leadership, and your life.

You’ll learn how to:
 ✔️ Delegate outcomes instead of tasks (and stop taking the work back)
 ✔️ Eliminate key-person dependency in your business
 ✔️ Install systems that create consistency and freedom
 ✔️ Use AI as a true efficiency multiplier—not a distraction
 ✔️ Build a business that runs without you at the center

This episode is more than strategy—it’s a mindset shift.

Because at the end of the day, success isn’t just about scaling revenue… it’s about not missing what matters most.

🔗 Learn More or Work with George Rivera

Ready to buy back your time and scale smarter?

🌐 Website: buybacktimeformula.com
📘 Buy Back Time Formula: buybacktimeformula.com/book
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-rivera-53b3296/

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start buying your time back.

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The Silk Tie Incident That Sparked a Manufacturing Revolution One Engineer Never Expected

When a ruined silk tie becomes the catalyst for solving a problem that's plagued every drink coaster user, you know you're about to meet someone who thinks differently about everyday frustrations. In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, I sit down with Bob Labbe, an engineer with over 50 years of experience building air pollution control systems for steel mills and utility plants, who decided retirement was the perfect time to reinvent something as simple and universally frustrating as the drink coaster.

From Corporate Engineering to Kitchen Table Innovation

Bob's journey from managing massive industrial projects to perfecting a tabletop solution reveals the entrepreneurial mindset that turns problems into opportunities:

• How a Georgia Tech engineering background prepared him for spotting market gaps others miss
• The progression through three successful air pollution control companies that taught him business fundamentals
• Why timing matters when transitioning from employee to inventor
• The moment when personal frustration became professional inspiration

Problem-Solving as a Business Philosophy

Bob breaks down his approach to identifying and solving real-world problems:

• The four-step process for analyzing obstacles and creating multiple solution paths
• How condensate capture, conveyance, collection, and containment solve what traditional coasters can't
• Why American consumers demand value regardless of whether they're buying automobiles or coasters
• The pricing strategy that makes innovation accessible at $19.95 for a four-coaster set

Beyond the Coaster: The Golf Connection

• How Bob's putting struggles led to writing "Putting by the Numbers," now in 44,000 retail stores worldwide
• The quantitative method that reduced his putting average from 40-44 putts to 30.5 putts per round at age 80
• Why solving one problem often reveals skills for tackling completely different challenges
• The parallel between engineering precision and athletic performance improvement

Ready to see how engineering precision meets everyday problem-solving? Visit ultimatecoasterco.com for the drip-free coaster, or boblabbe.com for his golf putting system that's helping golfers worldwide. To have the coasters imprinted for your business, email Audrey at: [email protected]

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For many property management teams, technology can feel more like a hurdle than a help. But what if IT could actually empower your staff instead of overwhelming them?

In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, Audrey Wiggins speaks with Lara Hamilton, Director of IT Services at HelpDeskRealty. Lara has spent more than 15 years helping multifamily and affordable housing organizations simplify their systems, scale their infrastructure, and maintain compliance across complex property portfolios.

They discuss cybersecurity, AI, scalable IT infrastructure, and the often-overlooked human side of technology, how making systems usable and practical for staff can transform day-to-day operations and strengthen entire organizations.

CONTACT LARA HAMILTON
https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahamilton-multifamilyit/
HelpDeskRealty.com

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Tech Diva Biz Talks is talking to a strategist who cuts through the noise like a laser. Ryan Burch is the Founder of Tobie Group, a consultancy built on one simple belief: businesses deserve better marketing.

After running advertising campaigns for major Fortune 500 brands at eBay, Ryan saw firsthand how bloated budgets, buzzwords, and confusion often get in the way of real results. So he built something different. At Tobie Group, he delivers smart strategy, flexible support, and marketing that actually moves the needle.

With 20+ years of experience across retail, healthcare, financial services, SaaS, education, and consumer products, Ryan brings a rare dual perspective; he’s been on both the agency side and inside the pressure cooker of corporate teams. That’s why he’s known for simplifying the complex, cutting the fluff, and helping overwhelmed teams regain clarity.

From paid media and SEO to CRM systems, marketing tech, and the new world of AI and automation, Ryan helps businesses stay competitive, sustainable, and dialed-in to what actually works, not what’s trending this week.

He also publishes Office Hours, a marketing newsletter for business owners who want practical insights without burnout, and he advises nonprofits and startups while breaking down classic ads for timeless marketing lessons.

So get ready, because today, we’re diving into the kind of marketing clarity every business owner needs.

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As we step into a new season of Tech Diva Biz Talks, this short bonus episode is a quiet but powerful reminder to begin the year with courage, clarity, and self-trust.

Recorded outdoors in the stillness of winter, this reflection invites you to slow down, breathe, and move forward with intention — not by becoming someone new, but by fully owning who you already are.

No hype. No hustle. Just a grounded message to start the season, brave, bold, and aligned.

🎧 New season.
 ❄️ New perspective.
 ✨ Same truth: be yourself.

Shout-out to my friend Anita for filming the snow scenes and adding her wisdom, and to Val for being our doorkeeper and encourager. You all are much appreciated.

🔔 Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs permission to start the season as themselves.

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In this powerful episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, Audrey Wiggins dives into the world of creative entrepreneurship with TEDx speaker, author, and legendary “Santa for Nerds,” Paul Pape.

For over 20 years, Paul has designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, and fans around the world — all while building a profitable creative studio from scratch. Today, he teaches artists and makers how to build thriving businesses using his Gamify Business framework, a uniquely playful approach that turns business planning into character creation, pricing into magic-item valuation, and clients into campaigns worth conquering.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why creatives often undercharge—and how to fix it immediately
• How to turn your business plan into a fun, creative “character sheet”
• The truth behind the Rule of 100 and why you only need a small group of true supporters
• How to price your art like a magic item, not a commodity
• How to align your creativity with sustainable profit
• The mindset shift that moves you from starving artist to creative hero

Whether you're a designer, maker, writer, performer, or creative entrepreneur, Paul’s insights will help you level up, charge your worth, and embrace the adventure of running a business with joy — not fear.

This episode is your invitation to become the hero of your own creative story.

GamifyBusiness.com/podcast

paulpapedesigns.com

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Call the Damn Leads: Drewbie Wilson’s Playbook for Confidence, Consistency & Crushing Goals

Sales leader and “Meme Lord” Drewbie Wilson joins Audrey Wiggins on Tech Diva Biz Talks to break down the mindset, habits, and systems behind his powerhouse message: Call the Damn Leads. In this inspiring and practical episode, Drewbie shares how he lost 100+ pounds, built a multimillion-dollar sales career, and developed a philosophy that helps entrepreneurs crush the day before it crushes them.

Learn how to build confidence, stay consistent, master follow-up, create authentic social media content, and turn your personal brand into a business growth engine. Whether you’re in sales, entrepreneurship, coaching, consulting, or digital marketing, this conversation will give you the clarity and motivation to take action today.

Call the damn leads. Crush the day. Build the life you were created for.

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Discover how to turn your podcast into a powerful, client-generating machine. In this episode, Tech Diva Audrey Wiggins sits down with podcast strategist Virginia Elder, host of Podcasting for Financial Professionals, to reveal the proven systems behind converting listeners into high-value clients.

You’ll learn the biggest mistake most service-based business owners make when podcasting, how to create messaging that attracts your ideal audience, and why simple, repeated calls to action are essential for conversion. Virginia breaks down her five-step listener-to-client pathway, shares batching and workflow strategies to eliminate burnout, and explains which podcast metrics actually impact business growth.

Plus, you’ll hear real client success stories that show the power of strategic podcasting—especially for professionals in high-trust industries like finance, legal, medical, and tech.

If you want to build authority, grow your email list, and attract ready-to-work-with-you clients through your podcast, this episode gives you the blueprint.

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Professional liability insurance can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded—until you have the right guide. In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, I sit down with Frederick Fisher, JD, CCP, a true industry veteran with over 50 years of experience helping professionals understand the complexities of claims-made insurance policies.

From French Kitchens to Legal Expertise

• His unexpected culinary journey learning French cooking at age 17 in a family-owned restaurant
• The strategic decision to attend night law school while working in the legal profession
• How early exposure to fine dining and French wine shaped his appreciation for quality

The Evolution of Professional Liability Coverage

• Why modern claims-made policies now have up to five different triggers before coverage kicks in
• The shocking truth about which professionals are worst at reporting claims on time
• How ego and fear of rate increases lead to costly mistakes in claim reporting

The Safety Net You Need to Know About

• How to report potential claims before they become actual lawsuits
• The specific elements you must include when notifying your insurance company
• Why this "safety net" provision can protect you even after your policy expires

Protecting Your Professional Future

• Whether you're an architect, accountant, consultant, or any service-based professional, this episode provides essential insights on:
• Understanding the triggers that activate your liability coverage
• Avoiding the common pitfalls that lead to claim denials
• Leveraging policy provisions to maximize your protection

Ready to master the complexities of professional liability insurance? Visit fishercg.com to access Frederick's resources, or find his book "Claims Made Insurance: The Policy that Changed the Industry" on Amazon for deeper insights into protecting your professional practice.

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Are tax troubles keeping you up at night? In this episode of Tech Diva Biz Talks, I sit down with Morgan Q. Anderson, a powerhouse with over 25 years of experience tackling the toughest tax debt cases. From personal income to payroll and sales taxes, Morgan has seen it all and solved it all.

Breaking Down Tax Debt Myths

Morgan shares insights from her book, "Tax Debt Rule #1: There's Always a Solution," offering:

• Practical steps for taxpayers and professionals
• Strategies to overcome fear and understand the resolution process
• Real-world examples of complex cases she's resolved

Learn why most people end up in tax debt and how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to financial nightmares.

"Less than 500 people ended up going to jail over tax debt issues last year. It's usually these big insidious cases where people have intentionally evaded taxes and filed fraudulent returns."

Morgan reveals:

• The #1 question clients ask when they first reach out
• How to determine if you qualify for an offer in compromise
• Why aligning with a tax professional before starting a business is crucial

Ready to face your tax challenges head-on? Visit GoldenLionTax.com to access Morgan's free training and resources designed to help you navigate the complex world of tax debt resolution. FREE Webinar: https://golden-lion.webinarninja.com/automated-webinars/22667/register?wid=10636606

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