April Garcia's PivotMe
BOOK A CALL with April Garcia at www.theaprilgarcia.com. Straight from the boardroom to the microphone, April Garcia the Founder of the business consulting firm Maven, delivers a no b.s. check-in for high performing professionals, hustling entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to aim high AND make a difference. April Garcia's PivotME is the answer to those asking “How do I get to the next level?” Whatever your goal is Business Scaling, Goal Setting & Crushing, Killer Productivity, High-Performance Habits, Mindset Mastery what you need most is the right mindset, consistent execution, and a little humor.... If you are working towards a goal—YOU BELONG HERE. This is not just a podcast, this is an UPGRADE for your life! Be sure to check out www.theaprilgarcia.com and www.instagram.com/theaprilgarcia for more ways to get to the NEXT LEVEL!
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E337. 5 Reasons New Hires Fail in Small Business (Part 2)
11/13/2025
E337. 5 Reasons New Hires Fail in Small Business (Part 2)
You know what’s more expensive than a bad hire? A great hire you set up to fail. Welcome, Pivoter! In Part 2 of this series, April dives into the five most common reasons new hires fail in small businesses — and, more importantly, how to stop repeating those mistakes. Drawing from Who, Topgrading, and real small-business case studies, she unpacks what actually derails your new hires: lack of clarity, rushed processes, weak onboarding, and the avoidance of tough calls. This episode is your small-business hiring playbook — practical, tough-love, and designed to help you build a team that performs, grows, and sticks around. Key Takeaways 1️⃣ No Clear Role or Scorecard Most small businesses hire for a vague “we need help” problem. Without a clear scorecard—outcomes and success metrics—your hire has no idea what winning looks like. 2️⃣ Culture Misfit In lean teams, one bad attitude can tank culture faster than any skill gap. Hire for values first, skills second. 3️⃣ Rushed or Poor Hiring Process Reactive hiring (“we need someone now”) leads to “warm body” hires. Structure your process. Use reference checks, repeatable interview questions, and patience. 4️⃣ Lack of Onboarding & Milestones Even great hires fail without structure. 30/60/90-day milestones and regular check-ins are your early warning system. 5️⃣ Owner Avoidance of Tough Decisions Hanging onto a bad fit because of time or money invested only drains morale and momentum. Move on fast — sunk costs are still costs. The Pivot Playbook: How to Prevent Failures ✅ Build a Scorecard Before You Hire Define outcomes and success metrics before posting the job. ✅ Hire for Culture First, Skills Second A bad attitude sinks ships — values alignment keeps them sailing. ✅ Use a Structured Hiring Process Consistency beats gut feeling every time. ✅ Onboard With Milestones Weekly check-ins, clear feedback, and 90-day checkpoints create accountability. ✅ Fire Fast When It’s Not Working Courage now prevents chaos later. Quotes “Good people want to know what it means to be good in your organization.” “A-players crave clarity. If you don’t define success, you can’t expect them to deliver it.” “The cost of keeping the wrong person is always higher than the cost of letting them go.” Conclusion Bad hires aren’t random — they’re predictable. And if they’re predictable, they’re preventable. Define success. Protect your culture. Stay disciplined. That’s how small businesses attract A-players and keep them. 🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to grab your free “Avoiding Bad Hires” Checklist at ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don't come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E336. Bad Hires & Moving On Fast in Small Business (Part 1)
11/06/2025
E336. Bad Hires & Moving On Fast in Small Business (Part 1)
You know what’s worse than making a bad hire? Making a bad hire… and then wasting weeks of your life obsessing over it instead of moving on. That’s like tripping on a rock and then deciding to camp there forever. Welcome, Pivoter! Today, April tackles one of the most expensive, frustrating, and inevitable parts of running a business — bad hires. If you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve made one. We all have. The financial loss hurts, but what’s even more costly is how long we stay stuck — replaying the mistake instead of moving on to our next right decision. In this episode, April shares her own hiring horror story, client examples, and practical strategies for how to do the emotional autopsy, learn the lesson fast, and move forward faster. Because the truth is: the real failure isn’t hiring the wrong person — it’s letting that one bad hire rob you of time, energy, and your next opportunity. Key Takeaways Bad hires are inevitable — but obsession is optional. The true cost isn’t the mistake; it’s the dwelling on the mistake. Learn fast, move on faster. Do your post-mortem, own your role, and pivot. Don’t stay emotionally stuck. Hiring = dating. If you keep dragging the baggage from your last bad hire into your next interview, you’ll poison your chances of finding the right fit. A-Players want clarity. Most hiring fails come from unclear expectations and poor accountability, not bad intentions. Conduct a “Bad Hire Autopsy.” Ask three questions: What did they do wrong? What did I do wrong? What will we do differently next time? Emotional Autopsy matters. Feel it. Yell. Run. Vent. Then move on. The longer you obsess, the more power you give away. Quotes “You are walking around like some jilted lover. How long are you going to let a bad decision affect your next right decision?” “A bad hire costs you 15x their salary — not just in money, but in time, energy, and momentum.” “Bad hires happen. It sucks. But the real mistake isn’t hiring the wrong person — it’s staying stuck there.” Actionable Items Do the Bad Hire Autopsy: What went wrong? What was your part? What will change next time? Release the Baggage: Take a day to feel frustrated, then let it go. Don’t bring “Samson” or “Sarah” into your next hiring conversation. Clarify A-Player Standards: Write a scorecard before hiring again — what does success look like in 90 days? Set Milestones & Accountability: Don’t just yell “Run!” and forget to point which direction. A-players thrive on clear expectations. Don’t Retreat Into “I’ll Just Do It Myself.” That’s burnout disguised as control. Learn, pivot, and hire again. Hiring mistakes happen to every entrepreneur. The best leaders don’t pretend otherwise — they just move on faster. “You don’t have to be perfect to build a great team — you just have to stop camping at the scene of the last bad hire.” If you want April’s 7-Step Bad Hire Avoidance Checklist, grab it now at . And stay tuned for next week’s Part 2: The Top 5 Reasons New Hires Fail in Small Businesses. ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E335. REP: Stop Judging Younger You: Lessons from Energy & Shadow Work
10/30/2025
E335. REP: Stop Judging Younger You: Lessons from Energy & Shadow Work
You’re not mad at your past self because she failed — you’re mad because she didn’t know what you know now. But guess what? She’s the reason you know it. In this episode of PivotMe, April takes listeners on a transformative journey through her recent experience with energy and shadow work—a deep dive into the hidden layers of self-judgment, compassion, and growth. Through personal reflection and powerful mindset shifts, April reveals how she uncovered her own inner critic — “The Judge” — and how it was quietly sabotaging her progress. If you’ve ever replayed your old mistakes, held grudges against your past self, or thought “I should’ve known better,” this episode will speak straight to your soul. Key Takeaways The Trap of Judging Younger You The person you are today is judging the version of you who didn’t yet know what you know now. That judgment keeps you stuck and undermines your growth. Recognizing the Inner Judge April shares how her internal “Judge” wasn’t focused on others—it was focused inward, constantly critiquing her own past performance and stealing her self-compassion. Optimizing Without Criticizing April’s natural ability to optimize systems and performance became counterproductive when used against herself. The reframe: use that optimization for planning the future, not attacking the past. Changing the Narrative Swap out “I could have handled that better” with “Next time, I’ll handle it this way.” A small linguistic pivot with massive psychological power. Action Steps Notice It: Recognize when your internal Judge shows up. Awareness is the first step to defusing it. Change the Language: Replace past-focused self-criticism with future-focused self-leadership. Thank Your Past Self: She’s the one who got you here — flawed, learning, and still standing. Use Energy Work as a Mirror: Instead of asking “Why did I do that?” ask “What was that part of me trying to protect?” Quotes “The person you are now has learned from the experience, but you’re judging the person who hadn’t had that opportunity yet.” “Instead of saying, ‘I could have,’ switch it to, ‘Next time I will.’” “Your past self isn’t your problem — she’s your proof that you can grow.” April’s journey through energy and shadow work revealed one powerful truth: Self-compassion isn’t just about forgiving who you are today — it’s about honoring who you were. When you stop judging your past self, you open the door to real healing, growth, and forward motion. “You’re not supposed to have known it all then. That version of you was doing her best — and her best is the reason you can do better now.” ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E334. REP: Where Have I Given Away My Power?
10/23/2025
E334. REP: Where Have I Given Away My Power?
You’re not powerless — you’re powerful. But every time you blame someone or something else for where you are, you hand that power away like spare change. Welcome, Pivoter! In this episode, April tackles a hard truth: sometimes, the biggest thing standing between us and our goals isn’t circumstance — it’s our excuses. We dive deep into the concept of Radical Responsibility — the practice of owning every part of your life and business that you can control. Because until you do, you’ll stay stuck in patterns of blame and frustration, waiting for external forces to change what only you can shift. What You’ll Learn Internal Locus of Control: How your mindset around personal control shapes your entire life and business outcomes. Challenges vs. Excuses: How to acknowledge difficulty without using it as a reason to stay small. Where You’ve Given Away Power: The hidden ways we surrender control — to people, to fear, to the past — and how to take it back. Real-Life Examples: April breaks down powerful stories of leaders and business owners who reclaimed ownership and changed their outcomes. Radical Responsibility in Action: How to stop waiting for permission, stop assigning blame, and take powerful action today. The Villain in Your Story: What if the person holding you back the most… is you? Quotes “When we start thinking of these external things, we’re giving away our power and not operating from a position of power.” — April [08:28] “We can’t be waiting for someone to advance our life or business for us; the second we feel like our hands are tied, we’re almost always the person who tied our own hands.” — April [16:28] Actionable Items Identify the Power Leaks: Write down the top three areas where you’ve been blaming someone or something else. Ask This Daily: “What’s one action I can take today that’s 100% within my control?” Reframe the Story: Replace “I can’t because…” with “I will figure out how to…” Own the Next Step: Whether it’s in your business, relationships, or health — claim the next move as yours. Radical Responsibility doesn’t mean you caused every problem — it means you own your response to them. Power doesn’t come from control; it comes from choice. “You’re not a victim of your life. You’re the designer of it.” ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E332. Stop Settling: Hiring and Keeping A-Players in Your Small Business
10/16/2025
E332. Stop Settling: Hiring and Keeping A-Players in Your Small Business
Let me tell you the most expensive hire you’ll ever make—it’s not the one with the highest salary. It’s the wrong person you keep around too long. And if you think you can turn a C-player into an A-player with your already maxed-out schedule—you’re living in a Disney movie, not running a business. Welcome, Pivoter! Today we’re talking about A-players—why your small business can’t afford not to hire them, how to attract them without corporate budgets, and why tolerating C-players is the fastest way to tank your team and your sanity. April shares a story about a client whose new hire made a $100,000 mistake—and the hard truth that followed: leadership is not optional. If you want to scale, grow, and protect your bottom line, you must learn how to identify, nurture, and protect your A-players. 🔑 Key Takeaways The Real Cost of C-Players: The wrong hire doesn’t just cost salary—it costs mistakes, morale, and momentum. Coach Up, Not Down: You’ll never turn a C-player into an A-player. Focus your time on developing high B-players into rockstars. The Peter Lesson: If you don’t have time to manage, hire someone who will—or you’ll pay tuition to the “School of Bad Hires.” Use Your Small-Biz Advantage: You can attract top talent by selling vision, growth, and impact—not just perks or paychecks. Culture Over Comfort: Protect your A-players by cutting the dead weight early. A slow “maybe” on a poor performer kills culture faster than a firing ever will. 📌 Actionable Items Audit Your Team: Identify who’s an A, a high B, and a C. Coach the Bs. Release the Cs. Sell the Vision: In every job post and interview, clearly articulate your mission and how their work makes an impact. Train Like They’re A-Players: Once you hire strong people, invest in them. They’re multipliers for your business. Be Ruthlessly Selective: Don’t settle just to fill a seat. The wrong fit costs far more than the right hire’s paycheck. Reward Results: Use flexible pay, autonomy, and recognition to keep A-players challenged and loyal. You don’t need a Fortune 500 budget to hire A-players—you need clarity, courage, and standards. Small businesses that win big are the ones that protect their culture and refuse to tolerate mediocrity. “You don’t need average players. You need A-players. Invest in your Bs, protect your As, and stop letting C-players sink your ship.” ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E331. Where Leaders Drop the Armor: Inside Collaborate 2025
10/09/2025
E331. Where Leaders Drop the Armor: Inside Collaborate 2025
You know what no one tells you about being a leader? It’s lonely as hell. Everyone looks to you for answers, for calm, for direction — but where do you go when you’re running on fumes? Welcome, Pivoter. Let’s get real. In this raw and emotional episode, April takes us behind the scenes of Collaborate 2025, where high performers and leaders came together to do something rare — drop their armor. No posturing, no highlight reels, no pretending to “have it all together.” Just truth, connection, and conversations that matter. This is a reflection on what happens when leaders stop performing strength and start sharing it. When we stop leading alone. Key Takeaways Leadership Loneliness Is Real: Even the most successful leaders feel isolated. The myth of “figure it out alone” is what burns us out. Armor Down, Impact Up: True strength comes from vulnerability — not perfection. When we open up, we give others permission to do the same. Behind the Scenes at Collaborate: April shares the real moments from the event — the tears, the breakthroughs, the laughter — that reminded everyone they’re not alone in the fight to lead well. Connection Is the 10X Multiplier: The biggest growth isn’t from tactics or templates — it’s from trusted rooms of peers who see you, challenge you, and lift you up. Redefining Leadership: The strongest leaders aren’t the ones who never struggle — they’re the ones who create safe spaces for others to be real too. Actionable Items Find Your Room: Surround yourself with people who call you up, not just cheer you on. Real connection beats performative success every time. Check Your Armor: Ask yourself, “Where am I pretending to have it together when I don’t?” That’s your growth edge. Build Regular Reflection Time: Leadership doesn’t just happen in meetings — it happens in the quiet moments where you assess your truth. Model Openness: Your team doesn’t need your perfection — they need your humanity. Collaborate 2025 wasn’t just an event. It was a reminder that leadership without connection is unsustainable. The strongest leaders know when to lay down the shield, when to say, “me too,” and when to lean in for support. “Drop the mask. Keep the mission. You don’t have to lead alone.” 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E330. REP: Your Boss Is an A-Hole, Entrepreneurism
10/02/2025
E330. REP: Your Boss Is an A-Hole, Entrepreneurism
You left your 9-to-5 to have freedom — but now your new boss (you) is harsher, more demanding, and pays you less than the old one ever did.” In this episode of PivotMe, April gets real about the dark side of entrepreneurship — when the very business you built for freedom becomes the reason you feel chained. Through raw conversations and personal stories, April exposes the dangers of blurred boundaries, overwork, and the toxic traits of our own “inner boss.” From Selena’s powerful reflection on losing control of her schedule to April’s candid self-checks, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it means to be in charge — and how to finally become the kind of boss you’d actually want to work for. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The Inner Boss Trap: Why entrepreneurs often treat themselves worse than any external employer would. Selena’s Wake-Up Call: How one simple truth about control over your schedule highlights the paradox of running your own business. Boundaries Are Leadership: Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s how you protect your health, your time, and your creativity. Redefining Control: You don’t have to choose between being successful and having a life. True control comes from alignment, not hustle-for-hustle’s sake. Being a Good Boss (to Yourself): Learn to measure success by how you treat yourself, not just by profit or productivity. 📌 Actionable Items: Audit Your Workweek: Ask yourself, “Would I tolerate this schedule from someone else?” If not, change it. Create Your “No” List: Write down 3 things you will stop doing or delegating immediately — non-revenue, non-joy tasks that drain you. Schedule White Space: Block actual time on your calendar for recovery, thinking, and creativity. Treat it like an unmissable meeting. Check Your Inner Dialogue: If your self-talk as “the boss” is harsher than you’d accept from a manager, reframe it. Practice compassionate leadership — even with yourself. You became an entrepreneur for freedom, impact, and choice — not to become your own worst boss. April reminds us that our health, relationships, and sanity should never be collateral damage in the name of growth. Redefine control. Lead yourself well. Because the best businesses are built by leaders who treat themselves with the same respect they give others. “If you wouldn’t tolerate your current boss’s behavior from someone else — why are you tolerating it from yourself?” ---------------- 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E329. REP: Mindset is Your Superpower: Unlocking Determination & Growth
09/25/2025
E329. REP: Mindset is Your Superpower: Unlocking Determination & Growth
You’ve already done hard things. You’ve overcome challenges that should have stopped you — but they didn’t. So why would you doubt what you can do next? In this powerful episode, April dives into the game-changing role of mindset and determination in building a life you’re proud of. Through inspiring stories — including world champion Siri Lindley’s journey — April explores how adopting a growth mindset unlocks your potential, reframes failure as fuel, and drives personal and professional success. This isn’t just about thinking positive — it’s about training your mind to see opportunity, build resilience, and keep going even when life knocks you down. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Mindset Shapes Your Destiny: Learn the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset — and why one will keep you stuck while the other propels you forward. Siri Lindley’s Journey: April highlights Siri’s inspiring story of defying the odds to become a world champion, proving that perseverance and belief are stronger than circumstance. Break Your Own Limits: Understand how self-imposed barriers can be dismantled with intentional thinking and consistent action. Practical Mindset Tools: Gratitude practice, visualization, and SMART goals aren’t just buzzwords — they’re practical tools to help you show up as your best self every day. Resilience as a Superpower: Explore how adversity can be your greatest teacher and discover how post-traumatic growth can shape a better, stronger you. 📌 Actionable Items: Audit Your Mindset: Identify areas of your life where you default to fixed thinking and intentionally rewrite that narrative. Daily Gratitude + Visualization: Spend 2 minutes a day visualizing your goals as already achieved — this conditions your brain for success. Set One SMART Goal: Make it measurable and achievable within 30 days to create momentum. Celebrate Micro-Wins: Build a record of evidence that you can do hard things — even small progress counts. Your mindset is either your greatest limiter or your most powerful catalyst. The choice is yours. April reminds us that by intentionally shaping how we think, we can change not just how we feel, but how we act, how we lead, and ultimately what we achieve. “Your mind is your strongest muscle. Train it daily, and it will carry you through every challenge you face.” 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E328. Mid-Year Reset Are You Happy with Your Trajectory?
09/18/2025
E328. Mid-Year Reset Are You Happy with Your Trajectory?
Here’s the deal—if your last quarter looks exactly like your first three, will you actually be happy with where you land in December? Or will you be scrambling like a college kid trying to write a 20-page paper the night before it’s due? In this episode, April dives into one of the most overlooked success tools — the mid-year check-in. You don’t have to wait until December to panic-sprint toward your goals. Right now is the perfect time to pause, assess, and pivot if needed so you can end the year exactly where you want to be April shares why so many entrepreneurs and high performers drift off course, how OPPs (Other People’s Priorities) hijack our time, and why we’re often convinced we’re “behind” — even when we’re not. She’ll guide you through a simple but powerful reflection process so you can reset your trajectory and finish the year strong. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Check-ins Are Your GPS: Don’t wait until December to find out you’re headed in the wrong direction. This episode shows you how to recalibrate now. Beware of OPP: Learn to identify when you’ve been hijacked by other people’s priorities and how to course-correct. Know Your Patterns: April shares her own habit of always feeling behind and how she reframes it using real data. Curiosity Over Judgment: When reviewing your goals, skip the guilt trip and focus on curiosity, clarity, and action. Five Key Questions: Use April’s 5-question framework to pinpoint where you are and where you’re going. 📌 Actionable Items: Ask yourself: If the next 4 months look like the last 8, will I be happy with the outcome? Revisit your 4 Rocks (your major goals) from January and honestly assess progress. Identify distractions and OPPs pulling you off course. Decide what to add, subtract, or double down on in Q4. Schedule time for reflection with curiosity, not self-judgment — make it a ritual. Mid-year reviews aren’t about beating yourself up — they’re about taking control of your trajectory. By asking the right questions now, you can avoid the December scramble and step confidently toward the version of yourself you’re building. “Don’t wait for the December panic sprint. Do the check-in now, set your trajectory, and run the race at your pace. Future-you will thank you.” ______________________________________ 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E327. You’ve Already Done the Impossible—What’s Your Next 4-Minute Mile?
09/11/2025
E327. You’ve Already Done the Impossible—What’s Your Next 4-Minute Mile?
You’ve already done impossible things. So why are you doubting your next mountain when you’ve outrun the odds more times than you can count? April challenges listeners to stop underestimating themselves by revisiting their own “4-minute miles.” Just as Roger Bannister shattered the barrier once thought impossible, you too have overcome odds that most people never thought you could. April dives deep into reframing past wins as fuel for future breakthroughs—and shows you how to apply this mindset shift to the mountain in front of you now. Key Takeaways: The Bannister Effect: Once Bannister broke the 4-minute mile, dozens followed. Your wins create the same ripple effect for yourself and others. The Odds You’ve Already Beaten: From trauma, business hurdles, and personal setbacks—you’ve already outrun impossible odds. Don’t forget your own track record. Rewrite Your Narrative: Stop letting doubt speak louder than proof. Your past wins are undeniable evidence of what’s possible next. Challenge of the Day: Write down your personal “4-minute miles” and use them as ammunition when doubt creeps in. Action > Doubt: Momentum builds when you start—success stacks like dominoes. Quotes & Action Items: “You don’t need to borrow belief from anyone else—you’ve got proof written all over your own life.” – April Garcia Action Step: Make your list of every 4-minute mile you’ve already broken (big or small). Keep it visible and use it as fuel for your next challenge. April reminds us that breaking barriers isn’t about waiting until you feel ready—it’s about trusting the evidence of your past victories. If Bannister could run what the world said was impossible, and if you’ve already outrun impossible odds, then your next 4-minute mile is not only possible—it’s waiting for you. ______________________________________ 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E326. The High Ticket Sales Strategy You’re Missing
09/04/2025
E326. The High Ticket Sales Strategy You’re Missing
In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges entrepreneurs and high performers to face a universal truth: you will either pay in preparation or pay in recovery — but you will always pay. With her signature energy and straight talk, April uses real-world stories, from business consulting to FEMA disaster studies, to illustrate how preparation always beats scrambling in recovery. Through an engaging story about her client Dan, April highlights the importance of shifting the conversation from “cost” to “value” and, most importantly, articulating the cost of inaction. Key Takeaways Preparation vs. Recovery: You don’t escape either, but preparation is far cheaper, calmer, and puts you in control. The Cost of Inaction: Indecision still carries a price tag. Not preparing or delaying decisions creates bigger, more expensive problems later. Selling on Value: Don’t sell price alone; articulate what inaction will cost your prospects. Universal Truth: This applies in every area — compliance, real estate, marriage, even FEMA studies. Prepare now and avoid exponential pain later. Perspective Shift: It’s not $50K or nothing — it’s $50K and peace of mind vs. $120K+ in headaches and penalties. Quotes from April “Not deciding is still a decision — and that indecision has a price tag.” “Preparation is cheaper. Recovery is messy, expensive, and always takes longer than you think.” “Your numbers are data, not damnation.” Actionable Items Identify where you’re waiting instead of preparing in business or personal life. Reframe your perspective — ask, “What will inaction cost me?” Schedule a “money date” or prep time weekly to get in front of problems instead of cleaning up after them. Preparation isn’t a luxury — it’s your best defense against chaos, wasted money, and sleepless nights. Whether in business or in life, the choice is clear: pay upfront in preparation, or pay later with interest in recovery. April urges listeners to choose wisely and pivot toward preparation. ______________________________________ 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E325. REP: Outsmarting Your Brain: The Power of Saying the Fourth No
08/28/2025
E325. REP: Outsmarting Your Brain: The Power of Saying the Fourth No
In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into one of the sneakiest ways we sabotage ourselves: saying yes after a string of no’s. Our brains often trick us into believing we “deserve” a reward after sacrifice—even if that yes derails our goals. April shares how to recognize this moment of weakness, why it happens, and how to build the self-awareness needed to stay aligned with your bigger vision. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional in decision-making, ensuring that every yes or no moves you closer to the life and business you’re building. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How your brain uses “rewards” to justify a yes after multiple no’s. How to be intentional in decision-making and outsmart your brain. The power of saying the fourth no with the same energy as the first. Why awareness is the first step in stopping sabotage. Quote to Remember: “Your brain will try to trick you into a yes after sacrifice—but the true reward is staying aligned with your goals.” – April Key Takeaway: High performers don’t just say no once—they say no consistently, even when their brain is screaming for an easy yes. That consistency is where the magic happens. ______________________________________ 🔥 Step Into the Room with April Garcia This is your chance to secure a complimentary 20-minute strategy call with one of the most sought-after performance and business coaches. Bring your biggest challenge, and walk away with clarity, strategy, and next steps. Opportunities like this don’t come often. before they disappear. 👉👉 Connect with April here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E324. REP: Stop Self-Sabotaging: How to Identify and Solve Your Biggest Problems
08/21/2025
E324. REP: Stop Self-Sabotaging: How to Identify and Solve Your Biggest Problems
In this powerful episode, April takes us into the hidden ways we self-sabotage and shows us how to shift from destructive patterns into intentional action. She explains why we can’t always stop self-sabotage completely—but we can minimize it by creating awareness and preparing our chosen response before the critical moment arrives. Through a mix of personal stories, coaching wisdom, and practical frameworks, April challenges listeners to identify their three biggest problems in both business and life—and then ask, “Who do I know that could help me solve this?” She also encourages quarterly life reviews using tools like the Wheel of Life, reminding us that what gets measured gets managed. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, or someone working on personal growth, this episode will push you to confront the things that are holding you back and give you tangible steps to move forward. In This Episode You Will Learn: How to realize if you are self-sabotaging yourself. The moment April realized her own biggest problems. How to self-identify what your biggest challenges really are. The challenge April gives you today—and how to take action on it. Quotes: “Oftentimes, it’s not that we don’t know the things that need to be done. It’s that we don’t do the things that need to be done.” – April “I am forever a student, even of my own content.” – April Awareness is power. If you can anticipate your biggest problems and prepare your response ahead of time, you stop being your own worst enemy—and start becoming your best ally. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E323. What If We…? Bob Goff on Living Boldly, Loving Deeply, and Saying Yes to Adventure
08/14/2025
E323. What If We…? Bob Goff on Living Boldly, Loving Deeply, and Saying Yes to Adventure
In this episode, April sits down with Bob Goff — bestselling author, philanthropist, and founder of Love Does — an organization bringing education and human rights advocacy to some of the world’s most challenging places. From Uganda to Mogadishu, Bob’s work is rooted in love, boldness, and a refusal to play small. Bob shares how his signature “What if we…” mindset has transformed lives across the globe and why failing while trying beats standing on the sidelines. We explore his time working with diplomats, war criminals, and inmates in San Quentin — and the profound lesson he’s learned: we’re all insecure, we just cope differently. You’ll hear stories of radical kindness, fearless leaps into the unknown, and why laughter has been Bob’s go-to tool for navigating insecurity. This conversation will inspire you to take that first step toward your own bold adventure, no matter how imperfect or uncertain it feels. Key Takeaways: How to lead with audacity and compassion in any situation Why “What if we…” is the most powerful question you can ask The truth about insecurity and how to turn it into connection Why trying — and failing — is always better than watching from the sidelines How to start small and still change the world Resources & Links: Love Does & Everybody, Always by Bob Goff Connect with Bob on --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E322. Why Business Owners Avoid Their Finances (And What It’s Costing You)
08/07/2025
E322. Why Business Owners Avoid Their Finances (And What It’s Costing You)
In this brutally honest and empowering episode of the PivotMe podcast, April dismantles the all-too-common fear that many small business owners face—looking at their own finances. April breaks down why we avoid the numbers, how delusion serves us early on but kills us at scale, and the mindset shift required to lead like a true CEO. She delivers real talk on separating self-worth from spreadsheets and how to stop letting shame run your business. Key Takeaways: - Avoidance of finances isn’t about capability—it’s about emotional fear. - Early-stage business needs delusion; scaling needs discipline. - Your numbers aren’t a judgment, they’re data. - A weekly “money date” ritual can transform your business outlook. - Facing finances leads to freedom and better decision-making. Actionable Items: - Reframe your mindset around numbers—they’re not personal. - Start small: look at one report or even just your bank account. - Schedule a 30-minute weekly “money date” to review finances. Quotes: • “Your numbers are data, not damnation.” • “You are not your gross margin.” • “Avoiding the numbers doesn’t stop the bleeding—it makes the wound worse.” Want the 6-step framework to review your finances without spiraling? Email info@theaprilgarcia.com to get the free one-pager that helps you lead like a real CEO. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E321. From Google to Grit: How Jenny Wood Reinvented Leadership and Beat Fear
07/31/2025
E321. From Google to Grit: How Jenny Wood Reinvented Leadership and Beat Fear
In this powerful episode, April interviews Jenny Wood, a former Google leader turned coach and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. After 18 years at Google, Jenny shares her bold leap into entrepreneurship, the fear she had to conquer, and the hard truths about self-promotion and rejection. The conversation dives deep into managing negative self-talk, learning from failure, and scaling a business without losing your soul. If you've ever wrestled with imposter syndrome or struggled to ask for what you're worth—this episode is your playbook. Key Takeaways: Why fear of asking is often rooted in our self-worth stories How to turn rejection into fuel for growth and not shame The FLIP framework to know when it’s time to pivot “Good enough” is often the secret to moving forward How to blend corporate polish with entrepreneurial grit Tactical strategies for shameless (and effective) self-promotion Creative ways to scale one-on-one coaching into broader impact Why failure is not only necessary—but worth celebrating How to stop maximizing and start satisficing for better decisions Why courageous decisions often come from personal pain Action Steps: Write down one fear-based belief you're telling yourself and reframe it. Practice shameless self-promotion—highlight your wins publicly. Identify one project or role that’s no longer aligned, and use FLIP to evaluate it. Set a timer and reach out to one person about your business, product, or offer. Quote: "Success doesn’t come from avoiding rejection—it comes from surviving it and rewriting the story you tell yourself about it." Resources Mentioned: Jenny’s book: The Chase Jenny’s website and coaching programs FLIP Framework: Fun, Learning, Impact, Personal Growth --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E320. The Genius of AND: Ditching Black and White Thinking
07/24/2025
E320. The Genius of AND: Ditching Black and White Thinking
In this episode, April breaks down the false dilemma of “either-or” thinking and makes the case for the genius of “AND.” Drawing inspiration from Jim Collins' Built to Last, April shares personal stories, client examples, and tactical steps to show you how to stop limiting yourself and instead ask the better question: “How can I do both?” If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between your goals and your family, your health and your business, your creativity and your discipline—this episode will unlock new possibilities. Key Takeaways: Why “either/or” is often a lie that limits our lives and business What Jim Collins meant by the “Genius of AND” April’s personal battle with balancing parenting and ambition Real client stories that highlight how to bust through black-and-white limitations A 3-step system to shift your mindset and live into “AND” The pivotal question that changes everything: “What would need to be true for this to be easy?” Action Steps: Identify your “OR” moments – Where have you bought into false choices? Challenge the assumption – Ask: Is this really true, or is fear masquerading as fact? Pivot with power – Ask: What would need to be true for me to have BOTH? Quotes: “Black-and-white thinking will rob us of our dreams.” “If the current system doesn’t work for you—burn it down and build a new one.” “When you live in the genius of AND, you open yourself up to limitless possibilities.” --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E319. Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – A Champion’s Mindset with Bob Molle
07/17/2025
E319. Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – A Champion’s Mindset with Bob Molle
In this episode, April sits down with Bob Molle—Olympic wrestler, two-time Grey Cup champion, and leadership coach—to explore what it really takes to perform when it matters most. From bouncing back after back surgery to building a consulting empire, Bob reveals how embracing discomfort is the secret weapon behind sustained success. April pushes deep into his mindset—probing for imposter syndrome, fear, and identity loss—but what she uncovers is a man grounded in presence and possibility. What You’ll Learn: How to turn physical and emotional “shock” into transformation Why high performers don’t fear failure—they reframe it How resilience isn't inherited, it's chosen Tools Bob uses to coach elite performers under pressure The difference between being average and deciding you’re not Key Quotes: “You don’t graduate from hardship—you reframe it.” “We’re not average. And you don’t have to be either.” “Shock is the starting point of your evolution.” Actionable Takeaways: Reframe your past losses as learning experiences Stay where your feet are—practice being in the moment Make the decision today that you are not average In shock moments, ask: What is this here to teach me? Choose evidence that empowers you, not weakens you Bob’s story is a lesson in grit, clarity, and redefining what’s possible. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or just someone standing in your own way, this episode shows what happens when you get comfortable being uncomfortable. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E318. Build Your Atta Folder: The Habit That Protects Confidence and Sparks Culture Shifts
07/10/2025
E318. Build Your Atta Folder: The Habit That Protects Confidence and Sparks Culture Shifts
In this inspiring episode of PivotMe, April revisits one of her most loved concepts: the Atta Folder. If you're new to it—think of it as your personal vault of encouragement. April dives into why it's not just for you, but how regularly building up others can radically transform your team, your relationships, and even your leadership legacy. Key Takeaways: What an Atta Folder Is: A digital or physical space where you store positive feedback, praise, and reminders of your value—for when you need it most. Why It Matters: We all have easy access to what's gone wrong. The Atta Folder is your curated reminder of what’s gone right—fuel for your confidence. From Self to Team: Start by building your own Atta Folder, but don’t stop there. Become the person who fills others’ folders too. Ripple Effect of Recognition: When you consistently affirm those around you, you don't just boost their morale—you build loyalty, trust, and culture. How to Make It a Habit: April gives tactical steps for turning appreciation into a routine—one that boosts productivity, mental health, and connection. Quote from the Episode: “Evidence of what you’ve done wrong is always available—so you better intentionally collect what you’ve done right.” Actionable Items: Create (or update) your personal Atta Folder with screenshots, notes, and feedback. Give specific, sincere compliments to three people today—text, email, sticky note, whatever works. Build the habit: set reminders or create a ritual to affirm people regularly—at work, at home, or even in the pickup line. The Atta Folder isn’t just feel-good fluff—it’s a tool for resilience. And when you make a habit of building others up too, you create workplaces, homes, and communities where people feel seen, valued, and inspired. Start yours today—and go fill someone else’s too. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E317. The Secret to Doing Hard Things: Eat the Frog First
07/03/2025
E317. The Secret to Doing Hard Things: Eat the Frog First
In this episode of PivotMe, April dives deep into the age-old productivity wisdom: “Eat the frog first.” But this isn’t just about task lists—it’s about courage, action, and momentum. April breaks down why high performers don’t avoid hard things; they just do them faster. With raw stories, practical insights, and a splash of humor, this episode will challenge listeners to stop delaying and start leaping. Key Takeaways: What the Frog Really Is: It’s that hard conversation, overdue decision, or the lingering task you keep pushing off. And it’s costing you peace and progress. The Myth of Graduation: You don’t outgrow difficult tasks. Successful people just build the muscle to handle them faster and messier. 10 Seconds of Courage: You don’t need hours of motivation—just ten seconds of brave action to shift everything. Momentum Matters: Eating one frog builds energy to tackle the next. Success is a domino effect—just start. Don’t Over-Prepare: High performers don’t “perfectly plan” their attack on the frog—they just move. They wreck it. They move on. Quote from the Episode: “Frogs don’t disappear when you get more successful. They just get bigger—and you get better at eating them.” Actionable Items: Identify the “frog” you've been avoiding—name it. Set a timer and give yourself 10 seconds of bravery to leap. Don’t wait for permission, motivation, or perfection—just move. Use the momentum from one win to build into the next. Hard things don’t go away. But you don’t need less frogs—you need more courage. Eat the frog, eat it fast, and watch how your confidence and success compound. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E316. Leaving Medicine to Save More Lives: The Pivot That Changed Everything for Dr. Moe
06/26/2025
E316. Leaving Medicine to Save More Lives: The Pivot That Changed Everything for Dr. Moe
In this raw, bold, and empowering episode, April welcomes Dr. Maureen Gibbons—known online as Dr. Moe—for a no-holds-barred conversation on the power of pivoting. From burned-out ER doctor to multi-million-dollar CEO, Dr. Moe shares her unfiltered journey of reinvention, facing fear, public vulnerability, food addiction, and reclaiming her health and voice. Whether you’re standing at a pivot point in your career or simply ready to stop playing small, this episode is a wake-up call. It’s not just about changing careers—it’s about reclaiming your story, your health, and your power. Key Takeaways: 🎯 You must have the will to be misunderstood. Dr. Moe explains how energetically you can't straddle two worlds—medicine and entrepreneurship—and why you must choose. 💥 The shift from physician to CEO required her to face public failure, rebuild her identity, and start from scratch—like launching a YouTube channel that had just 7 subscribers in its first year. 🧠 She dives deep into the neuroscience of addiction, sharing that “food wasn’t the problem, it was the solution to a bigger problem,” and why GLP-1s (aka “the skinny shot”) are changing the conversation around food addiction. 📉 Her brutal honesty around obesity stigma: “I was fat and worthy. Not fat and healthy.” 💬 The courage it took to cut off a family member who treated her differently because of her weight, and the emotional resilience that followed. Quotes: “You must have the will to be misunderstood.” “There is no more ‘healthy at every size.’ The right phrase is: I am fat AND worthy.” “Food isn’t the problem—it’s the solution to a deeper problem.” Actionable Items: Stop straddling two worlds. If you’re in the middle, commit to the pivot. Share your story publicly—even if it scares you. Even if no one listens at first. If you feel like you can’t “fix it alone,” consider that it may be chemical, not just willpower. Identify where fear of public failure is keeping you stuck. This episode is more than a pivot story—it’s a permission slip to radically disrupt your narrative. Dr. Moe brings fire, truth, and tools to help you confront the stories that no longer serve you. If you’ve ever felt trapped by expectations, roles, or shame—this one’s for you. Follow Dr Moe: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmoegibbons --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E315. REP: Habits Part 2: Automate Your Success
06/19/2025
E315. REP: Habits Part 2: Automate Your Success
In Part 2 of the Habits series, April continues the powerful conversation on how to design your day (and life) through the lens of high-performance habits. While Part 1 focused on tools and awareness, this episode takes it further with implementation strategies that help you automate your success—no extra motivation required. Key Takeaways: Discover how environment design can make or break your habits. Learn to stack habits effectively and create powerful daily routines. Replace “decision fatigue” with automated excellence. Understand the neurological patterns that lock in habits for good. Learn the mindset shift that keeps you consistent even on low-energy days. Action Items: Do a habit audit: What’s automated? What requires too much mental load? Apply habit stacking: Anchor a new habit to something you already do. Adjust your physical and digital environments to support success. Practice grace but also discipline—remind yourself why you started. Featured Quotes: “Don’t rely on discipline alone—build systems that do the heavy lifting.” “Your habits are creating your future, whether you realize it or not.” What’s Next: You’ve got the tools. You’ve got the awareness. Now take action. Design your habits, and you’ll design your results. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that build on high-performance routines, mindset shifts, and behavior hacks that move the needle. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E314. REP: Habits Part 1: 5 Tools to Master Your Habits
06/12/2025
E314. REP: Habits Part 1: 5 Tools to Master Your Habits
In this first installment of the Habits series, April debunks the myth that motivation is the key to achieving your goals. Whether you're launching a business, writing a book, or committing to your health, the secret isn’t motivation—it’s habits. April dives into how to build better habits that stick, eliminate the ones that derail your progress, and use simple tools to drive long-term success. Key Takeaways: Identify your current habits—good and bad—and evaluate the true payoff of each. Learn why Keystone Habits like making your bed set the tone for the day. Decrease the friction around good habits and increase it around bad ones. Use easy, powerful tools like phone alarms and reward systems to stay consistent. Understand how "temptation bundling" can make positive habits more enjoyable. Action Items: Reflect on a time when you had a great habit that worked. What made it effective? Name your bad habits and recognize the hidden reward behind them. Start creating Keystone Habits with small wins every morning. Label phone alarms with inspiring phrases that cue your new behaviors. Set up a reward system so your brain wants to keep showing up. Featured Quotes: “You don’t need more motivation. You need better systems and consistent habits.” “If we can identify it, we can rewire it.” Recommended Reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear — The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg — Stay Tuned: Don’t miss Part 2, where we build on this foundation and dig deeper into how to automate success and master long-term behavior change. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E313. Business Seasons: How to Plan, Pivot, and Protect Your Peace
06/05/2025
E313. Business Seasons: How to Plan, Pivot, and Protect Your Peace
If you've ever found yourself panicking over a slow sales month and spiraling into self-doubt—this episode is for you. April takes us behind the scenes of a real coaching conversation with a business owner convinced her business was falling apart... only to discover, it was just a predictable cycle. In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop reacting emotionally to every dip, zoom out to see your patterns, and plan your growth accordingly. Because your business isn’t broken—it might just be winter. What You’ll Learn: Why most small business owners are blind to their own business cycles The difference in mindset between a $3M company and a $10M+ company How to track patterns to reduce panic and plan more strategically What to stop doing when things get slow How your emotional state is tied to your P&L (and how to cut that cord) Golden Quotes: “Profits up? I’m a genius. Profits down? I should’ve gone to law school.” “You're not screwing up your business. You're just in a cycle. Don't burn the house down.” “Strong marketing makes for easy sales. Weak marketing makes for hard sales.” “Don’t try to fix everything from street view. Step back—look from the satellite view.” Action Steps: Zoom Out: Review your sales and lead data from the past 2–3 years. Spot trends—your slow seasons, your peaks. Plan With the Cycle: Use slow months for R&D, training, or backend projects. Don’t launch major systems when you're in a sales sprint. Know Your Triggers: Recognize when you start to spiral emotionally. Your business isn't broken—your expectations might just be misaligned. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E312. My Tattoo Horror Story: When Politeness Goes Too Far
05/29/2025
E312. My Tattoo Horror Story: When Politeness Goes Too Far
In this raw and hilarious episode of PivotMe, April shares an intensely personal story—her tattoo horror story. But beneath the ink and regret lies a powerful message about people-pleasing, distraction, and the cost of staying silent in critical moments. From battling through a brutal year to permanently marking her comeback on her body, April takes us through a decision made during emotional exhaustion and what it taught her about boundaries, voice, and recovery. Key Takeaways: 💥 Politeness Can Be Dangerous: When you override your inner voice to be agreeable, especially in pivotal moments, the cost can be higher than you think. 🌊 The Season That Tried to Drown Her: April opens up about a year full of personal storms—grief, heartache, and mental health struggles—that left her gasping for air and seeking meaning. 💡 Tattoo as a Symbol: Hoping to commemorate resilience, April chose to get a “Still I Rise” tattoo. What followed was anything but empowering. ✋ Red Flags and Regret: When the artist changed the design and she didn’t push back, April knew she was ignoring her intuition. Why? Because she didn’t want to seem rude. 🎨 Creative Fix: The redemption arc? April launched a design contest on 99Designs to creatively “rescue” the tattoo—with entries from artists across the globe. Notable Quotes: “It's hard to believe that the fear of offending can be stronger than the fear of pain, but you know what? It is.” — The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo “I wasn’t drunk—I was just too exhausted to fight for better.” “Politeness may not kill you, but it can leave permanent ink on your back.” Challenge to Listeners: Where are you silencing your voice just to keep the peace? Is your desire to be agreeable costing you something important—your boundaries, your standards, your truth? This week: Speak up in a moment where you’d normally stay quiet. Revisit a decision made during emotional exhaustion—do you need to correct it? Stop letting politeness override your instincts. Especially when something’s permanent. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E311. Your Future Life Today- How to Have it Now
05/22/2025
E311. Your Future Life Today- How to Have it Now
In this powerful episode of PivotMe, April unpacks the concept of "Touching the Dream"—inspired by Ed Mylett—and what it really means to live into your future life now. Sharing stories from her own life, from paddleboarding in Lake Tahoe to watching her kids play on a private beach, April walks us through how visualizing success and brushing up against it in small, tangible ways actually rewires our belief system. You don’t need to wait until you’ve “made it” to feel what your dream life is like—you can live part of it now. Key Takeaways: 🔑 Visualize It Clearly: Describe your dream in full detail—where you are, who’s with you, what it feels like. 💡 You Live at the Level You Believe You Belong: We all unconsciously self-regulate to our perceived worth. Change your belief, change your life. 🧘♀️ Touching the Dream Changes Your Baseline: Whether it's staying near the Ritz, renting the car, or walking through your future neighborhood—exposure creates belief. 👨👩👧 Normalize the Dream for Your Family: Let your kids see abundance as an option, not a fantasy. 📖 Journaling and Visualization: April shares a poignant moment journaling on a porch in Tahoe, realizing she was unknowingly living parts of her dream. Notable Quotes: “We live at the level we believe we belong.” “The more we touch the dream, the more it becomes our new normal.” “That morning, I realized—I wasn’t just visualizing the dream. I was walking through it.” Challenge to Listeners: What can you arrange this month to touch the dream? ✨ Rent your dream car. ✨ Walk the neighborhood you want to live in. ✨ Sit in the first-class lounge—even if you’re flying coach. Expose yourself to it. Normalize it. Because you’re closer than you think. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E310. What Is Your Big Ask? Have This Before Any Negotiation
05/15/2025
E310. What Is Your Big Ask? Have This Before Any Negotiation
Most people live in the "just enough" zone—asking for the bare minimum they think they can get. But what if the key to extraordinary success lies in making unreasonable asks? In this electrifying episode, April dismantles the fear holding you back from demanding what you truly deserve, sharing jaw-dropping stories of bold requests that changed lives (like Siri Lindley training with Olympians, or Mike securing a $50M loan). You’ll learn why someone half as qualified as you will outearn you today simply because they asked for more, and how to reframe rejection as a stepping stone. Key Takeaways: 🔥 The Unreasonable Ask Mindset Why high performers like Siri Lindley succeed: They ignore "realistic" limits. The painful cost of playing small: How under-asking leaves money and respect on the table. 🔥 Floor vs. Ceiling Most people articulate their floor ("I’d be happy with just X") but never their ceiling (the "magic wand" scenario). Case study: How David 10X’d his income by pitching 12-month contracts instead of month-to-month. 🔥 Self-Limiting Beliefs Exposed "I’m not ready to ask __" is often a lie. Examples: Laura: "I’m not fit enough for Bek to train me." Katie: "My questions are too basic for Mike." How these stories reveal self-selection out of opportunities. 🔥 The Big Ask Framework Identify your unreasonable ask (What’s the "wild" request you’re avoiding?). Flip the script: "What if they say YES?" (Spoiler: They often do.). Move the needle: Even a "no" resets expectations upward. Action Steps: ✔ Today: Write down your "floor" (minimum) and "ceiling" (big ask) for a current opportunity. ✔ This week: Make ONE unreasonable ask (mentorship, partnership, salary, etc.). ✔ Share: Tag @theAprilGarcia with your #UnreasonableAsk—we’ll feature bold stories! Notable Quotes: "Someone half as good as you is making an unreasonable ask today—and getting it. Why not you?" "Your minimum is a trap. The world rewards those who articulate their CEILING." "Rejection isn’t failure—it’s data. ‘No’ today often becomes ‘Yes’ tomorrow." Related Resources: Book: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E309. Don't Pay for Ads Until You Do This
05/08/2025
E309. Don't Pay for Ads Until You Do This
Marketing agencies are begging you to run LinkedIn ads. Here's why that might be the worst $5,000 you'll ever spend. April breaks down the exact conversation where she stopped a client from blowing his ad budget—and the 3 foundational fixes he needed first. Key Takeaways: 💸 The Cold Hard Math – Why LinkedIn ads cost 3-5X more than other platforms for B2B leads 🛑 The Busyness Paradox – If you're already overwhelmed, ads will drown you (not save you) 🪟 Storefront Theory – Why your profile is like a retail window (and Kyle's was empty) 🎯 The Elevator Pitch Fix – "I do [X] for [Y] so they can [Z]" template that converts visitors 📊 Opportunity Cost – What you should spend on before even considering ads Case Study: Kyle's 4 Profile Flaws: No clear client avatar ("For who?") Generic headline (like "Business Growth Expert") Zero social proof (no recommendations/case studies) Muddled background (no clear transformation offered) Action Plan: ✔ Audit Your Profile – Would a stranger understand exactly what you do in 8 seconds? ✔ Build Social Proof – Get 3 client recommendations before spending on ads ✔ Track Organic First – Can you convert profile visitors without paid traffic? ✔ Alternative Plays – 3 cheaper lead gen strategies that work first April's Rule: "Never pay to drive traffic to something you haven't proven converts for free." --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E308. ElevateUs: Help Create a Business Together
05/01/2025
E308. ElevateUs: Help Create a Business Together
What if your $5 could plant the seed for the next great community leader? In this deeply personal episode, April Garcia shares the beer-with-Mike story that sparked ElevateUs—a 501(c)(3) turning small actions into generational change. Discover how mentorship + opportunity create chain reactions that transform entire communities. Key Moments: 🍻 The Birth Story – How a casual beer with Mike revealed the missing link in leadership development 💡 The ElevateUs Difference – Why this isn't charity, but an "opportunity multiplier" 📈 Lillian's Legacy – From struggling entrepreneur to job creator (your support in action) 🌊 The Ripple Framework – How one empowered leader impacts 200+ lives statistically 3 Ways to Create Impact Today: Fuel the Movement – Every $27 funds an hour of mentorship Share Your Wisdom – Become a mentor (no "perfect leader" required) Amplify the Message – Share this episode with #RippleEffectLeader Powerful Quote: "We don't help people to be kind—we invest in people because it's the smartest economic development strategy there is." Resources: • Donate/Volunteer: www.elevateus.org --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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E307. REP: Why You Should Eat the Ugliest Frog First
04/24/2025
E307. REP: Why You Should Eat the Ugliest Frog First
Mark Twain famously said, "Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In this episode, April Garcia dives into why tackling your hardest task first is the ultimate productivity hack—and how to stop letting procrastination drain your mental energy. Key Takeaways: ✅ The Frog Theory – Your "frog" is the task you dread most. Avoiding it costs more energy than doing it. ✅ Fear vs. Reality – Most frogs take less than 20 minutes to complete (but feel massive in your mind). ✅ Frogs Multiply – Ignored tasks breed mental clutter and distraction. High performers eat theirs fast. ✅ The 20-Minute Rule – If it feels overwhelming, start with just 20 minutes. Momentum kills resistance. Action Steps: 🐸 Find Your Frog (15:30) – Identify one task you’ve been avoiding. Write it down. 📸 Accountability Move – Take a "before" pic of your frog (notes, screen, sticky). Tag @theaprilgarcia with #iameatingthatfrog. ⏰ Eat It Now (15:45) – Set a timer for 20 minutes. Start. No overthinking—just action. Resource Mentioned: 📖 "Eat That Frog!" by Brian Tracy – A guide to overcoming procrastination. --------- Want to be part of a transformative experience for entrepreneurs and leaders? 🚀 Join us for Collaborate in Grass Valley 2025! 🌟 Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential with a community of like-minded go-getters. 👉 👉👉 Connect with me here: Website: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook:
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