# episode small business (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode small business. Page: Feed: --- ## What Hotels Can Teach Every Business Owner About Customer Experience _2026-08-06 · Small Business Success Talk_ What can a hotel teach you about running your business? Turns out... A LOT. After spending the past month living out of hotels while traveling, I started noticing something. The businesses that earn five-star reviews aren't necessarily the fanciest. They're the ones that make people feel seen. So I took the Top 10 complaints hotel guests have and the Top 10 things they absolutely love...and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL3140858615.mp3?updated=1709955723) ## [429 | All Or Nothing, Now Or Never](https://amberdelagarza.com/429-all-nothing-now-never) _2026-08-03 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Why can't I get started? Even when you know exactly what you want, something keeps stalling you out. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back a favorite because the message is just as true today: getting stuck usually isn't a willpower problem, it's a thinking pattern. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why All Or Nothing Thinking Quietly Sabotages… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_429_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [428 | Encore: Self-Discipline: The Driving Force Behind Showing Up Consistently With Dre Baldwin](https://amberdelagarza.com/428-encore-self-discipline-driving-force-behind-showing-consistently-dre-baldwin) _2026-07-20 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Discipline without motivation isn't willpower. If you've been trying to force yourself into consistency and wondering why it keeps falling apart, you may have been solving the wrong problem. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, Dre Baldwin breaks down what produces discipline and why the pros never wait to feel like it. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_428_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [427 | Mid-Year Realignment: Finish Your Year Strong](https://amberdelagarza.com/427-mid-year-realignment-finish-your-year-strong) _2026-07-06 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Your mid-year business review doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you planned every detail of your year back in January or you've been running on instinct, you're at the halfway point, and it's not too late to finish strong. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'll walk you through how to run a simple mid-year business review, realign across the eight areas of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_472_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## The Truth About Entrepreneurship _2026-07-01 · Small Business Success Talk_ The word entrepreneur has become one of the most overused titles in business. Owning a business doesn't automatically make someone entrepreneurial. Having ideas doesn't automatically create a company. And success rarely happens as fast as social media would have us believe. In this week's Christy's Corner episode, I explore: • What entrepreneurship actually means• Why resilience matters more than… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL2929106299.mp3?updated=1709955708) ## [426 | The Financial Reports You Keep Avoiding With Natalia Zacharin](http://amberdelagarza.com/426-financials-you-keep-avoiding-natalia-zacharin) _2026-06-22 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ When was the last time you actually sat down with your financial reports? Not your bank balance. Your profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I sit down with Natalia Zacharin to dig into what your small business financial reports are really telling you about your profit, your cash, and your next hire, and why the bank… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_426_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [425 | Productive Procrastination: Why Staying Busy Keeps You Stuck](https://amberdelagarza.com/425-productive-procrastination-staying-busy-keeps-you-stuck) _2026-06-08 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Productive procrastination keeps you busy but stuck, and it's one of the sneakiest patterns in business because it doesn't feel like avoidance. It feels like a good day. It feels like achievement. But it's not. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down why your brain craves the easy win, what's really happening when you avoid the important work, and the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_425_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## What If You Let Your Imagination Run Your Business Again? _2026-06-03 · Small Business Success Talk_ When was the last time you gave yourself permission to imagine something bigger? In this Christy's Corner episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy shares an unexpected lesson sparked by a morning at Walt Disney World—and a little girl experiencing pure wonder on the Little Mermaid attraction. That moment led to a much bigger question: What happens when entrepreneurs stop using their… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL4013084330.mp3?updated=1709955706) ## [424 | Breaking The 'Do It Myself' Habit: A Client Case Study With Lauren Vallario](https://amberdelagarza.com/424-breaking-do-it-myself-habit-client-case-study-lauren-vallario) _2026-05-27 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ You hired help, but you're still the one answering every question, checking every detail, and catching up on work after hours. Ready to finally stop doing everything yourself in business? In this week's episode of the S mall Business Straight Talk Podcast , I sit down with my client, Lauren Vallario, who shares her journey of creating boundaries, systems & team growth. We also talk about what two… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_424_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [423 | The Science Of Success: Why Confidence Comes After Action With Sara Connell](https://amberdelagarza.com/423-science-success-why-confidence-comes-after-action-sara-connell) _2026-05-11 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Is a fear of taking action holding you back? Sara Connell reveals the neuroscience behind why you freeze and how to take strategic action before you feel ready. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with 5x bestselling author and founder of Thought Leader Academy, Sara Connell, to flip everything you thought you knew about confidence on its head. Spoiler:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_423_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrfUpLVmL3kM) _2026-05-11 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## How Email Marketing Drives Business Growth Through Storytelling _2026-04-30 · Small Business Success Talk_ Email isn’t dead. It’s just being used wrong. In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy sits down with Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Growth at Constant Contact, to break down how email marketing—when powered by storytelling—becomes one of the most effective drivers of business growth. With decades of experience helping small businesses succeed, Dave shares why: Email is… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL2616849163.mp3?updated=1709955705) ## [422 | Holding The Line: When Growth Is Not The Most Strategic Move](https://amberdelagarza.com/422-holding-line-growth-not-mrost-strategic-move) _2026-04-27 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Business growth isn't always the right move! But how do you know when not to grow your business? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm breaking down how to honestly assess whether your business is in a growth season or a hold the line season, why holding the line is active work not passive maintenance, and the six specific activities that keep your business… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_422_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## The Truth About Business Growth: Marketing & Sales Alignment _2026-04-17 · Small Business Success Talk_ What does it really take to grow a business today? In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy sits down with Amy Torres, owner of Director of Marketing, Inc., and Collin Bonsey of Southwestern Consulting to break down the real relationship between marketing and sales—and why most businesses get it wrong. This conversation goes beyond theory and dives into what actually drives results.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL3968058305.mp3?updated=1776453951) ## [421 | The ADHD Brain In Business: Why You're Not Broken With Diann Wingert](https://amberdelagarza.com/421-adhd-brain-business-why-not-broken-diann-wingert) _2026-04-13 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ If you're an ADHD business owner who feels broken, you're not. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with ADHD business coach Diann Wingert to discover why your wiring isn't the problem and how to build a business that works with your brain. What You'll Discover: ✔ Why The Fastest Growing Group Being Diagnosed With ADHD Might Surprise You ✔ The "Default Yes" And… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_421_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## E19: Burnout, Stress & Survival Mode: A Doctor’s Guide to Fixing Your Health Before It Breaks You _2026-04-09 · Small Business Success Talk_ If you’re building a business while running on stress, caffeine, and “I’ll deal with it later”… this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy sits down with Dr. Meredith Sweeney—a former bariatric surgeon turned longevity specialist—who walked away from traditional medicine to focus on proactive, data-driven health. Together, they unpack what most… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL1717402902.mp3?updated=1709955703) ## I Lost Everything… Here’s How I Got Unstuck and Rebuilt My Business _2026-03-30 · Small Business Success Talk_ What happens when your business, finances, and life all hit at once… and nothing is working anymore? In this raw and honest episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy pulls back the curtain on her personal journey through what she calls a “life storm”—from financial collapse and business setbacks to rebuilding with clarity, strategy, and a completely new mindset. This episode dives into: How… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL2160824293.mp3?updated=1709955701) ## [420 | The Real Reason I Created The Decision-Making Series](https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/420-real-reason-created-decision-making-series) _2026-03-30 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Making hard business decisions hits different when you're changing something that already works. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm pulling back the curtain on the real reason I created the three-part decision-making series. While I was teaching you the framework, I was using it myself on a major business decision. Tune in as I share what held me back, which tools… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_420_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [419 | Decision-Making Part 3: You Have The Answer](https://amberdelagarza.com/419-decision-making-part-3-you-have-answer) _2026-03-23 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Trusting your gut in business decisions isn't reckless. It's your expertise distilled down to a feeling. So why do so many business owners keep overriding it? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm wrapping up the Decision-Making series with the one thing no framework can hand you, and it's been with you all along. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_419_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [418 | Decision-Making Part 2: Stop Delaying, Start Deciding](https://amberdelagarza.com/418-decision-making-part-2-stop-delaying-start-deciding) _2026-03-20 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ You know the decision you've been avoiding. The one that keeps showing up on your mental list week after week. Today we fix that. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm sharing practical, immediately usable tools for every decision-making delay pattern: fear-based delays, thinking traps, calibration problems, and avoidance patterns. Plus a framework I created to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_418_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [417 | Decision-Making Part 1: The Hidden Cost Of Delaying](https://amberdelagarza.com/417-decision-making-part-1-hidden-cost-delaying) _2026-03-08 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ If you're drowning in unmade decisions, it's costing you more than time. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down what's really going on when you can't seem to pull the trigger and why "just decide already" has never helped anyone. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The 4 Categories Of Decision Delay And Which One Is Likely Your Default ✔ Why Fear… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_417_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGHrQ4cOVgww) _2026-03-08 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [416 | Exploring The Effect Of Emotional Intelligence On Your Success With Alex Resnick](https://amberdelagarza.com/416-encore-exploring-effect-emotional-intelligence-success-alex-resnick) _2026-03-02 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Can't hold a boundary without getting frustrated? You're not alone. One of the biggest struggles I see with business owners is setting and holding boundaries with their team, their clients, and their time. And here's what most people miss: you can't hold a boundary effectively if you can't manage your own emotions. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm bringing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_416_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [415 | Strategic Thinking: What's Getting In Your Way And How To Fix It](https://amberdelagarza.com/415-strategic-thinking-whats-getting-way-how-fix) _2026-02-23 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Do you ever feel like you're so buried in the day-to-day that you never get a chance to zoom out and think about where your business is going? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm breaking down what's really getting in the way of strategic thinking - and it's probably not what you think. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Thinking Time Feels Like… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_415_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [414 | Encore: Building A Company Culture Of High Performers Who Never Want To Leave With Yuri Elkaim](https://amberdelagarza.com/414-encore-building-company-culture-high-performers-never-want-leave-yuri-elkaim) _2026-02-16 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels with your team? Too much back and forth, unclear expectations, and you're wondering if it's them or if it's you? In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back my conversation with Yuri Elkaim because he gets real about being the source of his own team's chaos AND explains exactly what he did to fix it. What You'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_414_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [413 | The Love Letter Your Business Has Been Waiting To Send You](https://amberdelagarza.com/413-love-letter-business-been-waiting-send-you) _2026-02-09 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ What if your business could write you a love letter? This Valentine's week, I recorded something different. I stepped aside and gave your business a voice. If things have felt heavy lately... if the spark has faded... if you've been wondering whether it's all worth it... this episode is for you. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , your business has something to say to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_413_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [412 | You Don't Need More Discipline, You Need More Trust](https://amberdelagarza.com/412-you-dont-need-more-discipline-you-need-more-trust) _2026-02-02 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Every broken promise to yourself has a cost. If you've been struggling to follow through on your own commitments, the problem might not be what you think. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm sharing a different lens on why you can't seem to keep promises to yourself, and it has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or finding the right planner. What You'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_412_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [411 | Encore: The Magic Connection Method With Brandon Fong](https://amberdelagarza.com/411-encore-magic-connection-method-brandon-fong) _2026-01-26 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ What if you're just one connection away from your biggest breakthrough? In this encore episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm bringing back one of my favorite interviews because the message is just as powerful now as when I first aired it. Brandon Fong, creator of the Magic Connection Method, shares the exact 5-step framework he used to land a dream opportunity as a college… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_411_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [410 | The Tech Stack Audit That Saves Time, Money & Sanity](https://amberdelagarza.com/410-tech-stack-audit-saves-time-money-sanity) _2026-01-19 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Is your tech stack creating chaos instead of efficiency? Maybe you've got tools you forgot you were paying for, duplicates doing the same job, or a backend so scattered you're not even sure where things live anymore. In this week's episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I'm walking you through exactly how you or a team member can audit your tech stack, what to capture for each tool,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_410_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [409 | What Business Owners Want Most](https://www.AmberDeLaGarza.com/409-what-business-owners-want-most) _2026-01-12 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Wondering what's holding my business back? You're not alone. Every business owner I know is chasing the same things: clarity, focus, energy, freedom. But here's the truth most people don't want to hear. In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast , I'm sharing why these outcomes can't be chased and what you need to focus on instead. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The 7… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_409_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## Stop Guessing: How Market Research, Curiosity & Better Questions Drive Better Business Decisions _2026-01-07 · Small Business Success Talk_ In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, host Christy Smallwood sits down with Chris Bonbright, founder of Curiosity Consulting, to unpack why curiosity—not assumptions—is the most underrated business advantage today. Chris shares hard-earned insights from decades in market research, explaining why most businesses confuse symptoms with real problems, how to tell the difference between KPIs… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL3226309501.mp3?updated=1709955700) ## [408 | What Does Your Business Need?](https://amberdelagarza.com/408-what-does-your-business-need) _2026-01-05 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Stuck on a decision you keep avoiding? Spinning on a problem you can't seem to solve? In this episode, I'm sharing one simple question that cuts through the overwhelm and helps you see clearly even when you're too close to the situation. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why being "too close" to a situation keeps you stuck and how to create the separation you need ✔ The 6 personal filters… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_408_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2o2Vzuw4F2xh) _2026-01-05 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [407 | What To Let Go Of Before 2026 & Why It's The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself](https://amberdelagarza.com/407-what-let-go-before-2026-why-best-gift-give-yourself) _2025-12-15 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into how you can identify both the internal beliefs and the external commitments that are silently running the show in your business in life. We talk about how to finally give yourself permission to let them go so you can step into 2026 lighter, clearer, and ready for true momentum. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Letting Go Really Is & What It Entails ✔ A Great Mantra To Live… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_407_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [406 | Unpacking The Illusion Of Time Abundance & Money Scarcity With Sarah Walton](https://amberdelagarza.com/406-unpacking-illusion-time-abundance-money-scarcity-sarah-walton) _2025-12-08 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with business coach and sales expert Sarah Walton to dive into the illusion of time abundance and money scarcity, help you shatter your mindset blocks around time and money, and discuss how managing your time with love and intention will make your money flow more abundantly. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Difference Between A Scarcity & Abundance Mindset ✔ How You Are… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_406_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [405 | What To Actually Focus On In December Without The Guilt](https://amberdelagarza.com/405-what-actually-focus-december-without-guilt) _2025-12-01 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into how you can put a stop to the December panic setting and discover what you should actually focus on now to finish the year strong and guilt-free. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What The December Trap Looks Like ✔ What Creates The Unnecessary Overwhelm & Why ✔ A Simple, Impactful Exercise To Determine What To Focus On ✔ How You Can Easily Release The Guilt That Comes Along With… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_405_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [404 | Collaborating With Your Bookkeeper For Best Results With Misa Bacon](https://amberdelagarza.com/404-collaborating-bookkeeper-best-results-misa-bacon) _2025-11-24 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with the founder and CEO of Perfectly Kept Books®, Misa Bacon, to dive into the inner workings of your relationship with your bookkeeper and specific strategies to make it a seamless back-and-forth collaboration that's personalized to get the best results for you and your business. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Misa Sees Out In The Wild West Of Her Clients' Books ✔ The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_404_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## Isolation: Reset or Self-Destruct? _2025-11-18 · Small Business Success Talk_ Isolation is sneaky. Entrepreneurs often call it “focus time” or “cocooning,” but it can quietly turn into loneliness, stagnation, and burnout. In this Christy’s Corner episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy Smallwood breaks down the science, the soul, and the strategy behind solitude—why you need it sometimes, and when it starts working against you. 👉 Key insight: “Isolation becomes… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL7330280387.mp3?updated=1709955711) ## [403 | Good Busy vs. Toxic Busy: The Foundation Of Your Success](https://amberdelagarza.com/403-good-busy-vs-toxic-busy-foundation-your-success) _2025-11-17 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into the crucial difference between being good busy and toxic busy so you can know the warning signs, make better choices, stop feeling so overwhelmed, and be better equipped to achieve success without burnout. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Good Busy Looks & Feels Like ✔ What Toxic Busy Looks & Feels Like ✔ My Natural Tendency & How I Choose To Combat It ✔ The Warning Signs… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_403_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [402 | Cracking The Consistency Code: Behind The Business With Courtney Townley](https://amberdelagarza.com/402-cracking-consistency-code-behind-business-courtney-townley) _2025-11-12 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with certified nutrition and life coach, Courtney Townley, to dive into her work of helping women reclaim their health while removing the overwhelm from their health journey, and discuss her new book The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✓ The 4 Distinct Practices For Women's Wellness That Actually Work ✓ Why… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_402_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [401 | When The Most Productive Thing You Can Do Is Step Away](https://amberdelagarza.com/401-when-most-productive-thing-you-can-do-step-away) _2025-11-04 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I go behind-the-scenes once again to look at my whole experience last week of realizing that the most productive, most strategic thing I could do for my business in the moment was simply to stop and rest - even when that meant making the hard, public decision of missing a deadline. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What I Struggled With This Past Week & How It Impacted My Business ✔ The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_401_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [400 | SPECIAL The Real Struggles, Lessons, & Growth: Behind The Business Of Amber De La Garza](https://amberdelagarza.com/400-real-struggles-lessons-growth-behind-business-amber-de-la-garza) _2025-10-27 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Today is a very special episode—our 400th episode! Instead of me giving you the straight talk this week, the tables are turned and I get interviewed by my marketing content creator. Come behind the scenes of my business with me to learn about my personal journey, the entrepreneurial struggles you usually don't hear about, and what I've learned over 400 podcast episodes and 15 years of business… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_400_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [399 | From Near-Death To $55 Million In Sales: Behind The Business With Kris Dehnert](https://amberdelagarza.com/399-near-death-55-million-sales-behind-business-kris-dehnert) _2025-10-20 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with the CEO of Dugout Mugs, Kris Dehnert, to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of his successful business and dive into his entrepreneurial journey that took him from a near-death experience to making $55 million in sales. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Kris Ended Up Manufacturing Mugs Out Of Baseball Bats ✔ What Mistakes He Made Along The Way To Making $55… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_399_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## Movements, Marketing & Midlife Mojo: The We Do Not Care Club Effect _2025-10-15 · Small Business Success Talk_ This week on Christy’s Corner, I unpack how one frustrated woman accidentally sparked a viral movement — and how small business owners can do the same. If you’ve ever felt overworked, underpaid, or simply over it, this one’s for you. From marketing myths to the messy middle, this episode is equal parts real talk, laughter, and strategy. 💡 Topics: How movements really start The “MVP” mindset: show… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/MPNL2957379489.mp3?updated=1709955699) ## [398 | The One Question That Changes Everything In Your Business And Life](https://amberdelagarza.com/398-one-question-that-changes-everything-business-life) _2025-10-13 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I share the one question that changes everything in your business and life when answered ahead of business planning. I then go on to discuss why most business owners skip this foundational step, what the true cost of that mistake is, and how finally answering this question becomes your strategic compass and the filter for every decision you make. What You Will Discover In This Episode: ✔ The One… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_398_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [397 | Replacing Yourself In Your Business: A Client Case Study With Myrna Everett](https://amberdelagarza.com/397-replacing-yourself-business-client-case-study-myrna-everett) _2025-10-06 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with Myrna Everett, the CEO of Home Vogue Interiors, to dive deep into her evolution from running a successful business on the front end but headed toward a breaking point on the back end, to running a successfully business on both the front end and back end, AND in a strategic way that has essentially made replacing herself possible. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_397_Master2.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [396 | When Visionaries Face Operational Realities: Behind The Business With LuAnn Nigara](https://amberdelagarza.com/396-when-visionaries-face-operational-realities-behind-business-luann-nigara) _2025-09-29 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ In this special Behind The Business episode I sit down with Author, Keynote Speaker, host of A Well-Designed Business and Window Treatments for Profit Podcasts, LuAnn Nigara, to peel back the curtain on what it took to evolve from the CEO of WindowWorks to her current career roles, and discuss what it now takes to face operational realities in her businesses as a creative visionary. What You'll… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_396_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [395 | Hidden Revenue Leaks Part 2: Real Businesses, Real Leaks, Real Solutions](https://amberdelagarza.com/395-hidden-revenue-leaks-part-2-real-businesses-real-leaks-real-solutions) _2025-09-22 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into the messy reality of how revenue leaks actually show up when you're running a business day-to-day and divulge real-world solutions to the pricing, billing, and operational issues causing them. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Your Commute Can Become An Unpaid Customer Service Hotline ✔ The Revenue Leaks That Could Be Showing Up In Your Business Daily ✔ How You Might Be… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_395_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [394 | Hidden Revenue Leaks Part 1: Digging Deeper To Uncover Profits](https://amberdelagarza.com/394-hidden-revenue-leaks-part-1-digging-deeper-uncover-profits) _2025-09-15 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into the five levels of revenue leaks that compound into massive losses year after year and show you exactly why most "fixes" don't actually fix anything. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Separates Successful Business Owners From Those Who Stay Stuck ✔ The 5 Revenue Leaks That Most Business Owners Miss ✔ What Must Be Done To Acquire Lost Revenue ✔ The Time-Money Connection Most… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_394_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [393 | Tax Secrets: How To Keep More Of Your Money With Mark J. Kohler](https://amberdelagarza.com/393-tax-secrets-how-keep-more-your-money-mark-kohler) _2025-09-08 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with "America's #1 Small Business Tax Lawyer" - the Founder and CEO of Main Street Tax Professionals, Mark Kohler, to dive into how you can utilize little known business tax secrets to keep more of your hard-earned money. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ A Great Summertime Tax Tip That Can Make Yours Better ✔ What Flow Through Taxation Is ✔ Why Converting From An LLC To An S-Corp… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_393_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [392 | Regulating Your Nervous System With Michelle Grosser](https://amberdelagarza.com/392-regulating-nervous-system-michelle-grosser) _2025-09-01 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I sit down with trial-attorney-turned coach, Michelle Grosser, to dive into actionable strategies and practical tools to overcome stress, regulate your nervous system, and unlock peak performance in all aspects of your business and life. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Dysregulated Nervous System Looks Like ✔ How It Impacts Your Business If Left Unchecked ✔ The Primary Function Of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_392_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [391 | The Real Reason You're Always 'So Busy'](https://amberdelagarza.com/real-reason-always-busy) _2025-08-25 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ I dive into the real reason you're always 'so busy,' digging deep into the underlying beliefs that keep you in this frantic, reactive cycle. I go into how society has programmed us to believe that being busy equals being virtuous, productive, and secure, talk about why those beliefs are a trap, and divulge how to make the necessary shift from reactive to intentional. What You'll Discover In This… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_391_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155) ## [390 | Behind The Biz From Burnout To Boundaries With Jude Charles](https://amberdelagarza.com/390-behind-biz-burnout-boundaries-jude-charles) _2025-08-18 · Small Business Straight Talk | Time Management, Productivity & Business Strategy_ Jude Charles runs a video production company that helps entrepreneurs tell their stories via video documentaries that pull back the veil on both their business and the person behind the business. In this special Behind The Biz episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with Jude Charles to pull back the curtain on his life and business, and dive into the journey that took him… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/productivitystraighttalk/SBST_390_Master.mp3?dest-id=448155)