April Garcia's PivotMe

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 th...

That "pretty good" hire you just made? It could be costing you 3X their salary in hidden losses. April reveals why most businesses accidentally hire for failure, and the exact framework she uses to build teams that 10X company value.

Key Insights:
💸 The True Cost of "Good Enough" - How a single wrong hire can tank morale, productivity, and client relationships simultaneously
🎯 The Alignment Trifecta - Why skills + experience + cu...

What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances... but the story you keep telling yourself about them? In this eye-opening episode, April reveals how the narratives we unconsciously repeat shape our reality - and how to reclaim authorship of your life.

Key Revelations:
🔥 The Fiction We Live By - How your brain turns random events into "facts" about who you are
🔥 The Replay Damage - Why repeatedly telling a nega...

"Show me your calendar and bank account, and I'll tell you what's important to you." This brutal truth is about to confront every busy professional, entrepreneur and leader listening today. April takes you through a revealing audit of your last 30 days and next 30 days to expose the gap between what you say matters and where you actually spend your time.

Key Takeaways:
✅ The Calendar-Bank Account Truth Test: Why these two documents...

Fair to Others But Not Yourself? Why You Need That +10%

Are you charging what's "fair" but forgetting to be fair to yourself? In this episode, April exposes the dangerous habit of undercharging that's sinking businesses and nonprofits – and why you need to add that critical +10% to protect your legacy.

🔥 Key Takeaways
✅ The Left-Lean Compensation Principle – If you naturally lean toward "fair" pricing (like 

Are you measuring your life against your past instead of your future? Do you find yourself saying, “I’ve endured worse, so I can handle this”—even when you know deep down you deserve better?

In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges you to stop using your past as a benchmark and start measuring your life against the future you’re creating. She shares why comparing your current situation to past struggles can hold you back and ho...

In this episode of PivotMe, April shares two simple yet powerful strategies to help you stop answering emails at home. Too often, we blur the lines between work and personal life, keeping ourselves in "work mode" even when we're supposed to be present with our loved ones. These small but effective changes can make a big impact on your work-life balance, helping ...

Are you ready to create a bigger impact than what you’re doing now? Have you been stuck in the "Starfish Story"—helping one person at a time—while knowing you're capable of so much more?

In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into how you can

In this episode of PivotMe, April Garcia challenges the mindset that being new in an industry, company, or business means you should charge less or offer less value. The truth? Your value is not based on tenure—it’s based on impact.

In this episode of PivotMe, April gets real about the power of the stories we tell ourselves—and how retelling old hurts is keeping us stuck. Whether it’s a bad business deal, a job you didn’t get, or a personal betrayal, continuously rehashing that pain gives it more power than it d...

In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into a powerful concept that might be holding you back more than you realize—your past limp. Whether it’s a physical limp from an old injury or a mental one from past setbacks, we often adjust our behavior in ways that linger long after the pain is gone. April shares a personal story ...

In this episode of PivotMe, April sits down with Shane Keegan, a powerhouse entrepreneur who transitioned from a modest upbringing in Ireland to becoming a successful CEO in America. Shane shares how he started setting ambitious goals at the age of 13, inspired by motivational figures like Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. By the time he turned 30, he had checked off many of those goals—including becoming a CEO and moving to the U.S.

Throug...

In this episode of PivotMe, April challenges the common belief that success comes from fixing weaknesses. Instead, she reveals why focusing on strengths is the real game-changer.

We’ve all been told to be “well-rounded,” but that mindset keeps many of us stuck. April breaks down how to identify, believe in, and fully leverage our strengths to create real momentum in life and business.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why...

Welcome to another episode of Pivot Me! Today, we’re joined by Sean, a historian who weaves ancient stories into practical lessons for modern business and leadership. Sean shares how he transitioned from being a traditional historian to helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges using timeless principles.

We discuss:

• The powerful story of Agamemnon and how it applies to goal setting and sacrifice.
• Why small sacrifices often bec...

This week on PivotMe, April dives into a critical but often overlooked aspect of success: positioning. Success isn’t just about crossing the finish line—it’s about putting yourself in the right environment, building habits, and stacking the deck in your favor. With humor, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips, April explores how small, intentional choices prepare you for big opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

1. Preparation Meets O...

In this episode of PivotMe, April takes listeners on a transformative journey through her recent experience with energy and shadow work. From a profound realization about self-judgment to actionable strategies for overcoming it, this episode is packed with relatable insights and powerful takeaways. If you’ve ever been hard on your past self for not knowing what you know now, this episode will resonate deeply and leave you with tool...

In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into the concept of the "Atta Boy Folder," a simple yet powerful tool designed to build confidence and enhance performance in sales—and beyond. Drawing from years of experience training sales teams, April explains how capturing moments of success can create momentum, foster motivation, and ultimately drive better results. Whether you’re leading a team or managing your own goals, this episode ...

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and prepare for what’s ahead. In this episode of the PivotMe Podcast, April provides listeners with 10 transformative questions designed to help you process the lessons of 2024 and set a clear, intentional path for 2025. These questions go beyond traditional goal-setting—they’re a blueprint for self-awareness, growth, and purposeful action.

Whether you’ve ...

In this episode of PivotMe, April breaks down the transformative process of setting and crushing your "rocks"—the big, important goals that define your year. Through real-life examples and actionable strategies, she shares how to make your goals visible, track your progress effectively, and align with behaviors you can control. Don’t wait until New Year’s Eve—start now and set yourself up for extraordinary success.

What ...