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 senior... and how you can use it to build relationships that open doors for your business.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ Why You're Just One Connection Away From Anything You Want

✔ The 5-Step Framework To Connect With Anyone

✔ How To Make An Irresistible Offer That Gets Busy People To Say Yes

✔ What Most Business Owners Get Wrong About Networking

✔ How To Find Anyone's Email And Craft Subject Lines That Get Opened

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/411

P.S. Not sure what's holding you back from taking your business to the next level? Take my free Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get a personalized playlist to help you solve your biggest pain points. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ

And… If you're realizing that the connections you need won't happen unless you make time for them, let's talk. I'm currently at capacity but still taking discovery calls. Schedule yours at AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call

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, and why it matters, so you can finally get clarity on what's actually running in your business.

What You'll Discover In This Episode:

✔ The Two Patterns Killing Your Operational Efficiency

✔ What To Track For Every Tool & Why Each Piece Matters

✔ The Question Most People Forget To Ask About Every Tool

✔ How This Audit Doubles As An Onboarding Doc For Future Hires

✔ Why Tech Bloat Comes Back & How To Prevent It

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/410

P.S. I've created a free Tech Stack Audit Tracker template for you. No opt-in, no email required. Just head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/TechTracker, copy the template, and you or your team can start filling it in right away.

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 Things Every Business Owner Wants Most And Why You Can't Chase Them

✔ Why Buying Another Planner Or App Won't Give You Clarity Or Focus

✔ The Difference Between Outcomes And Inputs That Changes Everything

✔ The 4 Pillars That Actually Create The Results You're After

✔ How To Stop Chasing And Start Building What You Really Want

✔ So Much More!

To access resources and links from this episode, visit AmberDeLaGarza.com/409

P.S. Not sure where to start? Take my Next Level Business Owner Quiz to find out which pillar needs your attention first. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/QUIZ

And… If you're ready to stop chasing and start building, schedule a Discovery Call so we can discuss partnering together. Head to AmberDeLaGarza.com/Call