Tech Diva Biz Talks

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 center
This 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.
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Ready 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/
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The Silk Tie Incident That Sparked a Manufacturing Revolution One Engineer Never Expected
When 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 Innovation
Bob'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 miss
The progression through three successful air pollution control companies that taught him business fundamentals
Why timing matters when transitioning from employee to inventor
The moment when personal frustration became professional inspiration
Problem-Solving as a Business Philosophy
Bob breaks down his approach to identifying and solving real-world problems:
The four-step process for analyzing obstacles and creating multiple solution paths
How condensate capture, conveyance, collection, and containment solve what traditional coasters can't
Why American consumers demand value regardless of whether they're buying automobiles or coasters
The pricing strategy that makes innovation accessible at $19.95 for a four-coaster set
Beyond the Coaster: The Golf Connection
How Bob's putting struggles led to writing "Putting by the Numbers," now in 44,000 retail stores worldwide
The quantitative method that reduced his putting average from 40-44 putts to 30.5 putts per round at age 80
Why solving one problem often reveals skills for tackling completely different challenges
The parallel between engineering precision and athletic performance improvement
Ready 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 imprint
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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.
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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.
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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.
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