Best Amber De La Garza Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Next year will be different... 3:04

27m ago3:04

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Imagine going into 2025… 🌟 Having Confidence to take on any challenge because you have laid the groundwork for a successful year in your business 🌟 Being Excited because you have a clear plan on how to achieve your goals and know exactly what steps to take in what order 🌟 With Complete Clarity knowing the precise resources (time, money, people, tec…

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345 | Understanding Your Business’ Financial Health With Hannah Smolinski 59:16

28m ago59:16

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I sit down with the founder of Clara CFO Group, CPA Hannah Smolinski to discuss the financial support options available to business owners and break down ways to gain a better understanding of your business’ financial health so you can make the right strategic decisions to grow your business and increase your profitability. What You’ll Discover In …

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53: Balancing Business and Life: 3 Big Lessons I Have Learned In The Past Year 33:19

10h ago33:19

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Send us a text Balancing Business and Life: Lessons Learned as an Interior Designer Season 2, Episode 53 In this episode of 'The Designer Within' podcast, host John McClain welcomes listeners back for the second season. John discusses the importance of evaluating the profitability and time commitment of projects. He shares personal reflections on t…

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Modern Banking Solutions for Entrepreneurs With Deanna Zubrickas 31:25

9d ago31:25

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Deanna Zubrickas is a Senior Account Manager at Relay, an online business banking and money management platform, where she plays a pivotal role in equipping business owners with essential tools to manage their finances effectively. She is a certified profit-first professional and an expert in business banking solutions and banking integration with …

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344 | 4th Quarter Denial Is Not A Good Look 20:55

1h ago20:55

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I dive into getting out of denial and getting clear on what you actually CAN accomplish in three months loaded with holiday activities, so you can finish the year strong AND enjoy the season! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Ways Living In Denial Shows Up In Your Business ✔ The Truth About Overwhelm ✔ How To Make Your 4th Quarter Less Stress…

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343 | Persistent Marketing: The Pathway To Profits With Troy Trewin 44:28

2d ago44:28

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I sit down with the Founder of Grow A Small Business, Troy Trewin, to dive into marketing principles and strategies small business owners can use to grow their business and increase their profits with a bit of persistence. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Troy Divides His Time & Energy Among His 7 Businesses ✔ The Main Challenges Troy’s …

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342 | Theme Days: Good, Better, Batch! 39:00

8d ago39:00

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I dive into the topic of theme days and how to implement them so you can take advantage of the awesome benefits gained from taking your time blocking from good to better to batch! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Time Blocking Is & Its Benefits ✔ What Theme Days Are & How To Use Them ✔ How I Got Started Theming My Days ✔ What Batching I…

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Differentiating Your Business: The Power of a Strong Brand With Lindsay Pedersen 48:31

21d ago48:31

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Lindsay Pedersen is the Founder and Brand Strategist at Ironclad Brand Strategy, a company that partners with CEOs to create rigorous and focused brand strategies, making the brand a powerful North Star for organizational growth. She is the author of the best-selling book Forging an Ironclad Brand: A Leader’s Guide and an advisor to several compani…

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341 | The Best PR Tactics From An Industry Insider With Marin Richardson 47:43

18d ago47:43

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I sit down with the CEO and founder of Disrupt PR, Marin Richardson, to dive into the best PR tactics to attract the right clients and enable you to charge more for your services. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What PR Really Is & How To Get It ✔ How To Track The ROI On PR ✔ What An Ideal PR Client Looks Like ✔ The Time Commitment Necessar…

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340 | How To Create Problem Solvers In Your Business 32:02

29d ago32:02

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I dive into the challenge of being the only problem solver in your business so you can step down from that demanding role, effectively empower your team, and create a business full of competent and capable problem solvers. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Area You Might Not Realize You Need Support In ✔ Why You’re Currently The Only Prob…

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339 | The Role Of A Small Business Attorney In Your Legal Matters With Elissa D. Hecker 33:23

1M ago33:23

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I sit down with small business attorney Elissa D. Hecker to dive into the role a small business attorney takes when hired to give you legal advice, protect your assets, and provide support. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Legal Matters Elissa Helps Small Business Owners With ✔ The Action You Must Take After Creating A Trademark ✔ Reaso…

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338 | Hey Hero... It Doesn’t Need To Be You 27:19

2M ago27:19

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I dive into the many ways you can stop being the only hero in your story and get the support you need to grow your business, increase profits, and reduce the stress of running your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Common Reasons Business Owners Don’t Get The Support They Need ✔ Why It’s Important To Stop Being The Only Hero In Your…

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337 | Streamlining Operations Using A Fractional COO And EOS With Raquel Castillo 41:10

2M ago41:10

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I sit down with Fractional COO and The Online Integrator, Raquel Castillo, to dive into the role of a Fractional COO, what an Entrepreneurial Operating System is, and how both can support you in running your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Fractional C-Suite Executive Is ✔ Why & How Raquel Became A Fractional COO ✔ What Her…

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336 | The Costs Of Poor Client Scheduling To Your Business 29:06

2M ago29:06

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I dive into making smarter client scheduling decisions so you can prevent the negative costs poor client scheduling has on your business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Poor Client Scheduling Looks Like ✔ Amber’s Scheduling Story That Ended Badly ✔ Krystle’s Scheduling Story That Ended Well ✔ How Those Business Owners Both Failed & Su…

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52: How to Fully Craft Your Client Journey: Part 2 with Brittany Farinas 47:58

2M ago47:58

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Send us a text How to Fully Craft Your Client Journey: Part 2 with Brittany Farinas In the concluding episode of Season 1, John McClain celebrates the one-year anniversary of 'The Designer Within' podcast and shares exciting plans for Season 2. John then dives into part two of his insightful interview with Brittany Farinas. Brittany emphasizes the …

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335 | The Essential Systems & Processes For Success With John McClain 59:51

2M ago59:51

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I sit down with John McClain, the CEO & Creative Director of John McClain Design, to dive into creating systems and processes for your business so you can gain peace of mind knowing that every project will run like a well-designed machine and attain greater success. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Not Having Systems Almost Cost John His…

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51: Brand Perception, Authenticity and Strategy: Part 1 with with Brittany Farinas 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Send us a text In this engaging episode (Part 1 of 2) of the Designer Within Podcast, host John McClain welcomes Brittany Farinas, CEO, and Creative Director of House of One, to discuss her journey in the interior design world. Together, they delve into Brittany's early career challenges, the importance of professional branding, and key business st…

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334 | 4 Essential Activities Worth Making Time For 18:25

2M ago18:25

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I dive into the heavy mental load business owners carry and discuss four specific activities worth making time for to help you reduce stress, improve your productivity, and better manage your mental load. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What A Mental Load Is ✔ How It Impacts Business Owners ✔ What You Should Be Focusing Your Time On ✔ The A…

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333 | The 5 Biggest Lead Generation Mistakes With Marion Wagner 39:16

2M ago39:16

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I sit down with income growth strategist Marion Wagner to dive into the major lead generation mistakes many business owners are making and discuss what to do instead to generate leads that convert! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Lead Generation Mistakes To Stop Making Today ✔ What Hole You Shouldn’t Allow Yourself To Get Stuck In ✔ Whe…

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50: 7 Words To Avoid In All Business Conversations & What To Use Instead 27:45

3M ago27:45

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Send us a text Can the words you choose truly shape your business success? Discover the transformative power of language in our 50th milestone episode of the Designer Within Podcast. I'll unveil how the words you use can either build bridges or create barriers in your professional relationships. Learn how to replace phrases like "cheap" and "budget…

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332 | 12 Ways To Maximize Your Team Members' Time 36:54

3M ago36:54

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I dive into the specific time management strategies, skills, and policies you can implement in your business immediately to get the most of your team members’ time without overwhelming them. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Your #1 Job As A Leader Is ✔ What Skill You Must Train Your Team Members On ✔ My 12 TimeMaximizers To Help Your Te…

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49: The Intersection of Luxury Design & Entrepreneurship: Jamie Gasparovic on Pricing, Clients, & Confidence 51:55

3M ago51:55

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Send us a text What if you could turn your passion into a thriving career? This week, I sit down with Jamie Gasparovic, the visionary founder and principal designer of Studio Gaspo, to uncover the secrets behind her meteoric rise from a marketing professional to a celebrated interior designer. Jamie takes us through her journey of launching her own…

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331 | Living In Alignment With Your Personal Priorities With Molly Asplin 35:48

3M ago35:48

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I sit down with business mentor and health coach Molly Asplin to dive into the importance of living in alignment with your personal priorities and not just your business goals, so you can feel more in balance and find fulfillment beyond traditional measures of success! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Molly’s Definition Of Success ✔ The Powe…

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48: How To Combine Excellent Client Communication & Creative Risks For Ultimate Success with Sarah Wilson 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a background in IT could transform the world of interior design? This episode of The Designer Within Podcast with John McClain promises an engaging exploration of career transitions with our inspiring guest, Sarah Wilson, the owner and principal designer of Chansaerae Designs. Sarah’s incredible journey from the str…

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330 | If You Don’t Do This One Thing, No One Will 27:56

3M ago27:56

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I dive into how you can take action to respect and value your own time because if you don’t, no one else will and your business will suffer because of it. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Ways Others Might Be Disrespecting Your Time ✔ What Not Valuing Your Own Time Looks Like ✔ Which Adjustments Will Have The Greatest Impact ✔ The Steps To V…

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329 | Eliminating The Beliefs Sabotaging Your Growth With Shelly Lefkoe 55:53

3M ago55:53

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I sit down with the co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, Shelly Lefkoe, to dive into the topic of eliminating the beliefs sabotaging your growth so you can stop hitting that wall and attain greater success in business. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Beliefs Really Are & Where They Come From ✔ How To Know If You Have Self-Limiting Belie…

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47: Turning Consultations Into Sales: Ten Steps for Mastering the Interior Design Consultation 25:39

4M ago25:39

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Send us a text Can you imagine transforming every client consultation into a surefire sales opportunity? That's exactly what you'll learn in this episode of the Designer Within Podcast with me, John McClain. We explore the essential strategies for mastering successful consultations in sales-driven businesses, especially for creative entrepreneurs. …

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328 | Creating A Schedule That Supports Your Ideal Work/Life Balance 33:10

4M ago33:10

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I dive into how to create a schedule that more effectively supports your ideal work/life balance so you can actually achieve it. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Thing You Must Get Clarity On ✔ What You Should Be Tracking & Auditing ✔ What Gaps Are Important To Solve For ✔ 4 Steps To Create A More Supportive Schedule ✔ The Nuisance That …

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327 | Preparing To Sell Your Business: Practical Approaches With Malcolm Peace 47:32

4M ago47:32

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I sit down with the founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners, Malcolm Peace, to dive into how you can best prepare yourself and stabilize your business now to ensure you’ll be able to sell it down the line when the timing is right and should you wish to do so. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Malcolm Got Into Buying Businesses ✔ Why You Migh…

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46: Creating Harmonious Homes: Ethical and Vegan Interior Design with Deborah Dimare 49:42

4M ago49:42

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Send us a text Imagine transforming your home into a sanctuary that not only soothes your soul but also stands as a testament to ethical living. Join me, John McClain, and pioneer Deborah Dimare as we navigate the intersection of interior design and moral responsibility, ensuring that every piece of furniture and fabric honors both your well-being …

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326 | Simple Tech Upgrades To Maximize Your Efficiency 23:21

4M ago23:21

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I dive into eight simple upgrades to the technology you use in your business every day that can help you maximize your efficiency. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Tech Upgrades Can Impact Your Business & Workflow ✔ Which Simple Tech Upgrades You Should Consider Implementing ✔ My Task Management Program Evolution ✔ My Thoughts & Warnings…

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325 | Burnout Prevention & Recovery With Charlène Gisèle 44:22

4M ago44:22

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I sit down with Charlène Gisèle, The Burnout Prevention Adviser, to dive into burnout prevention strategies, as well as tools to help you heal from burnout. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Habits & Behaviors That Lead To Burnout ✔ How To Know When An Intervention Is Needed ✔ The Mindshift That Needs To Happen To Course Correct ✔ The Healing…

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45: Essential Productivity Hacks For Designers That You Can Do Today From Amber De La Garza 50:06

5M ago50:06

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Send us a text If you have ever felt behind schedule before you even opened up your laptop or found yourself chasing the clock to get something done by a deadline. Well, you're not alone. We have ALL been there my friend, but guess what? There are solutions to your productivity problems and Amber De La Garza is the productivity expert and she's HER…

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324 | 5 Steps To Developing A Strong Team 21:45

5M ago21:45

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I dive into what it takes to develop and maintain a strong team so you can maximize the benefits of having a team who supports you in achieving your business goals. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Smart Alternative To Micromanaging Your Team ✔ Why It’s Important To Invest In Your Team ✔ Necessary Steps To Build A Strong & Effective Team…

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44: How To Diversify Your Design Talents For Success With Christopher Todd 1:10:31

5M ago1:10:31

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Send us a text I love having talented and successful friends on the podcast and Christopher Todd Hall is that and so much more! Christopher not only is a successful 30 year veteran of the design industry, but also has lots of exciting ventures within his company that allow him to spread his creative talents while increasing revenue. In this fun and…

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323 | Leveling Up Your Email Management With Yaro Starak 50:01

5M ago50:01

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I sit down with the co-founder of email management company InboxDone.com, Yaro Starak, to dive into an effective email management solution that could reduce chaos, keep you from drowning in emails, and get you to inbox zero every single day. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Is Making It Hard For You To Grow ✔ Why Yaro Hired His First Em…

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43: Burnout and Boundaries: Embracing Mindfulness in the World of Design with Lori Miller 54:16

5M ago54:16

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Send us a text Have you ever felt the wear and tear of burnout creeping into your life, inching its way into your creative soul? I know I have, and it's time to talk about the lifeline that boundaries are in our industry. Today's episode of the Designer Within brings in Lori Miller, an interior designer with a unique twist—her expertise in mental h…

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322 | How To Stop Micromanaging Your Team 20:20

5M ago20:20

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I dive into the root causes of why you’re micromanaging your team so you can stop doing so and instead, empower your team to grow in their roles and invest more of your time in your own high-value activities. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Micromanagement Is ✔ How It Might Be Showing Up In Your Business ✔ Why You Might Have The Tenden…

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321 | Lessons In Leadership & Building A Strong Culture With Jaime Taets 51:06

5M ago51:06

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I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime Taets, to dive into the leadership role a business owner plays in building culture and how a strong culture is the foundation for scaling. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ Why Strong Cultures Help Businesses Grow ✔ How To Get Out From Under The Founder’s Dilemma ✔ Way…

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42: Live Seminar! Essential Systems & Processes from High Point Market 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

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Send us a text As I head to High Point Market Spring 2024, I thought I would play some of a seminar that I taught LIVE at the fabulous Universal Furniture Learning Center about a year and a half ago. The information STILL stands trust me. It's all about Essential Systems and Processes, what those are and how to set them up. It's actually a portion …

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320 | 6 Tips To Manage Your Time Blindness 42:28

6M ago42:28

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I dive into the topic of time blindness so you can learn how it might be affecting you and your business, then take action to minimize its unintentional costs. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ What Time Blindness Is ✔ Who It Affects & Why ✔ Common Symptoms & Costs of Unintentional Time Blindness ✔ Ways To Tell If You Struggle With It ✔ How T…

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41: Vendors & Trades: Insider Secrets Every Designer Needs To Know 38:02

6M ago38:02

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Send us a text Let's talk about finding specific ways to find success with our trades and vendors! Welcome to the episode my lead designer, Heather Rau. In this episode, Heather and I discuss the backbone of a design project that involves any sort of labor and materials: your trades and vendors. The delicate dance of finding both trades/vendors tha…

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319 | How Intentional Action Leads To Exceptional Results With James Brackin 38:25

6M ago38:25

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In this episode of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast, I sit down with personal coach James Brackin to discuss how intentional action can fuel your growth and lead to exceptional results. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ James’ Background That Significantly Influenced The Way He Lives ✔ What Specific Event Led Him To Bet On Himself ✔ H…

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40: The Keys To Big Design Business Success In A Small Town With Nicole Roe 1:05:22

6M ago1:05:22

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Send us a text Welcome Nicole Roe of R. Nickson Interiors to this episode of The Designer Within podcast! Nicole is the founder of R. Nickson Interiors and has over 10 years of experience in the design field. With a degree in construction, Nicole has interned with a luxury developer building and spent time working for a team of construction compani…

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Mastering Productivity to Maximize Small Business Profits With Amber De La Garza 47:30

6M ago47:30

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Amber De La Garza is a coach, trainer, speaker, and writer renowned for her work as The Productivity Specialist. Through her role as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®, Amber dedicates her expertise to assisting entrepreneurs in enhancing their productivity, helping them to maximize their profits and m…

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318 | The Hidden Cost Of Perfectionism 40:22

6M ago40:22

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I dive into the different kinds of perfectionism and how you can use guardrails to curb your perfectionism tendencies so you can stop sabotaging yourself and your business! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ How Perfectionism Shows Up In Your Business ✔ What Excellence Seeking Perfectionism Is ✔ What Failure Avoiding Perfectionism Is ✔ How Per…

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39: How To Bring Your Past Skills Into Your Current Business 25:48

6M ago25:48

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Send us a text They say "you don't know what you don't know," but I'm here to flip the script and remind you that you "DO know what you DO know!" And that's a lot! It's time we take pride in our past and value our skills and accomplishments. Bettering ourselves is great, but also let's remember to take stock of what we already bring to the table! I…

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Rethinking the American Dream With Sara Kappler 49:41

7M ago49:41

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Sara Kappler is the CEO of Centric Squared, a CRM-driven agency specializing in email and SMS marketing. Having pivoted to CRM consulting and email marketing after over a decade in digital consulting, Sara specializes in high-performing marketing campaigns for clients in the finance, e-commerce, and online business niches. A mom of three with a rec…

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317 | How To Create A Marketing Plan You'll Actually Stick To With Lauren Tilden 46:53

6M ago46:53

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I sit down with retail shop owner and marketing coach, Lauren Tilden, to dive into strategies to cut the noise, devise an effective marketing plan, and be consistent with it so you get the results you want! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔ 3 Reasons Why It Proves Difficult To Show Up Consistently ✔ How To Keep Showing Up When You’re Not Seei…

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38: Difficult Clients & Difficult Conversations with Valerie Darden 57:14

7M ago57:14

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Send us a text Welcome to an interview episode of The Designer Within with Valerie Darden. Valerie founded Brexton Cole Interiors in 2014. As the founder, Valerie named her company after her two sons Brexton and Cole. Brexton Cole Interiors have completed multiple residential and commercial design projects all over the US. Ya'll know me and I love …

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