Amber De La Garza
Amber De La Garza

Amber De La Garza

The Productivity Specialist is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, and host of the Productivity Straight Talk podcast.

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Just Stop It Already! 15 Quick Ways To Amplify Your Success

When looking to make improvements in our business, we often turn to books, articles, podcasts, and the like to learn what things we should…

May 25, 2019 · 8 min read

My Ultimate System To Whip Your Bottom Line Into Shape

Another tax season came and went but boy, did it send entrepreneurs everywhere scrambling! Like many, you probably blocked out hours upon…

May 5, 2019 · 5 min read

My Blooper Reel From 7 Years In Business

No entrepreneurial journey is free of missteps. Even those who make it to the top swiftly can tell you tales of bad decisions, costly…

Apr 14, 2019 · 9 min read

Productivity Pit Stops: Smart Stops On Your Journey To The Top

Have you ever been on a long road trip? It can be fun, right? Or you at least try to make the most of it. You pack yummy snacks and drinks…

Mar 24, 2019 · 8 min read

10 Tips To Make Your Fresh Start Last

A new year can be a great thing for your motivation and determination because it feels like you’ve won a clean slate or a start-over…

Jan 27, 2019 · 8 min read

Bookmarks: Unlocking The Hidden Time Savers In Your Browser

My guess is you use webpage bookmarks to some degree. After all, they’re shortcuts to your favorite and most utilized webpages. And who…

Nov 4, 2018 · 7 min read

Creating Your 4th Quarter Strategic Plan To Finish The Year Off Strong

Everyone loves a great comeback story. The greatest one in NFL history was the AFC wild card game of 1993 between the Buffalo Bills and…

Oct 21, 2018 · 4 min read

6 Quick Tips For Meeting Your Internal Deadlines

Having deadlines is necessary for your business and critical to your success. Deadlines are basically goals with due dates that keep your…

Oct 20, 2018 · 6 min read

Sidestepping Distractions Dressed Up As Opportunities

Are you overwhelmed by the wealth of opportunities all around you? Perhaps you allow yourself to be pulled in many directions for fear of…

Sep 26, 2018 · 5 min read

How To Conquer Your Day Using The 5 Daily Planning Pavers

If you’re going to construct a building, you don’t just start placing bricks on the ground, piling them up high, and slapping some mortar…

Sep 24, 2018 · 8 min read

5 Things You’re Doing That Threaten Your Success

Glance around a room full of entrepreneurs and everywhere you look you’ll see a saboteur. That’s because all entrepreneurs, no matter how…

Sep 3, 2018 · 8 min read

9 Reasons To Go Digital With Your Task List Now!

Are you still writing your to-do list down on a legal pad? Even worse, does your office look like a tie-dyed mess of brightly colored…

Aug 26, 2018 · 6 min read

Working While Traveling: How To Be Productive On The Road

It can be hard as hell to get quality work done while traveling. You’re totally thrown off your routines. You let your great habits fall…

Aug 13, 2018 · 5 min read

The Art Of Multitasking: Friend Or Foe?

Do you embrace the art of multitasking? Perhaps you’ve even found yourself bragging about being a multitasker? Many years ago companies…

Aug 12, 2018 · 5 min read

7 Simple Tips For A Stress-Free Return From Vacation or A Conference

Taking a vacation often feels like a double-edged sword. Vacation is an opportunity to break free from the daily demands of life. A…

Jul 30, 2018 · 4 min read

Stop the Insanity! 5 Simple Email Decisions to Organize Your Inbox

Contrary to popular practice, your inbox is not your to-do list. It’s important not to just leave things in there to rot. But don’t aim for…

Jul 2, 2018 · 8 min read

Finding The Right Support To Grow Your Business: Deciphering The World Of Courses, Trainings…

Thinking back on my entrepreneurial journey and the business support I’ve received, it is clear to me that the close business friends I…

Jun 18, 2018 · 7 min read

Exploiting Your Productivity Sweet Spot To Get The Most Out Of Every Day

If you’re an entrepreneur, you likely get caught up spending entire days engaging in fruitless activities that don’t make you money more…

Jun 3, 2018 · 5 min read

The Fast Track To Achieving That Elusive Entrepreneurial Balance

If you’re struggling with work-life balance, you’re hardly alone. Nobody has it all figured out. Nobody has it down perfect. And if you…

May 30, 2018 · 8 min read

Shutting Down Information Overload To Combat Content Obesity

As information has become more readily available and widespread over recent years, content obesity has no doubt increased. Perhaps your…

May 21, 2018 · 6 min read