Tech Diva Biz Talks

Still Running Your Business? That’s the Problem and Here’s How to Fix with George Rivera

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 centerThis 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 RiveraReady 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.Send us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESmall Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Altogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing, business tool/platform.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Designrr for eBooks, BlogsCreate eBooks, Blogs, Lead Magnets and more! Riverside.fm Your Own Virtual StudioProfessional Virtual StudioMens and Womens HatsSince 1972, American Hat Makers has been dedicated to the art of fine hat making.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

From Silk Tie Disaster to Smart Invention: The Coaster That Actually Works with Bob Labbe

The Silk Tie Incident That Sparked a Manufacturing Revolution One Engineer Never ExpectedWhen 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 InnovationBob'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 missThe progression through three successful air pollution control companies that taught him business fundamentalsWhy timing matters when transitioning from employee to inventorThe moment when personal frustration became professional inspirationProblem-Solving as a Business PhilosophyBob breaks down his approach to identifying and solving real-world problems:The four-step process for analyzing obstacles and creating multiple solution pathsHow condensate capture, conveyance, collection, and containment solve what traditional coasters can'tWhy American consumers demand value regardless of whether they're buying automobiles or coastersThe pricing strategy that makes innovation accessible at $19.95 for a four-coaster setBeyond the Coaster: The Golf ConnectionHow Bob's putting struggles led to writing "Putting by the Numbers," now in 44,000 retail stores worldwideThe quantitative method that reduced his putting average from 40-44 putts to 30.5 putts per round at age 80Why solving one problem often reveals skills for tackling completely different challengesThe parallel between engineering precision and athletic performance improvementReady 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 imprintSend us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEAltogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing, business tool/platform.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

People-First IT in Property Management with Lara Hamilton

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 HAMILTONhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/larahamilton-multifamilyit/HelpDeskRealty.comSend us a messageSupport the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

Cut the Fluff: Smarter Marketing, Better Customers with Ryan Burch

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.Tobie GroupAds Report CardSend us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDigital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing, business tool/platform.Altogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Yourself.A Winter Bonus Episode to Start the New Season

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.Send us a messageAltogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing, business tool/platform.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywigginsTo work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.