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CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for Small Business Owners

Donna Dube | Certified Director of Operations, Business Growth Strategist for Coaches, Consultants and Service Providers

Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by endless to-do lists and constant busywork? Do you want to streamline your business operations, manage your time more effectively, and finally focus on the work that drives real growth? It’s time to simplify your business systems, create a clear strategic plan, and learn how to delegate effectively so you can build a business that runs smoothly and profitably. You can run a successful, sustainable business that grows without consuming every ounce

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00:21:23

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Why Hustling Isn’t Helping...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2026/01/06

If you want to work smarter not harder but still feel like every week is packed with busywork, this episode will help you understand why effort alone will never create sustainable business growth. You will learn how to shift your focus from doing more to doing what actually moves your business forward, so you can reclaim your CEO time and run your days with more confidence and less chaos.Resources:Start making this shift today with the CEO Sprint, a short private podcast that helps you stop the

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00:30:32

Small Business Automation Without the Overwhelm

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/12/30

Small business automation can either save you hours every week or quietly create more chaos. If your business feels like a never ending cycle of repetitive tasks, manual follow ups, and constant mental overload, this episode will help you understand how automation actually supports growth and calm leadership.Resources:💡 Book your Strategic Business Reset Session: ⁠www.ceoamplify.ca/focus⁠We break down small business workflow automation in plain language. You will learn how to automate the right

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00:16:07

Business Systems That Let Your Small Business Run...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/12/23

Small business systems are the difference between a business that survives only when you are present and one that can function without constant oversight. If you feel like every decision, every email, and every problem still lands on your plate, this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it.Resources:💡 Book your Strategic Business Reset Session: ⁠www.ceoamplify.ca/focus⁠In this episode, we talk about the mindset shift from doer to delegator, the core systems your business

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00:15:11

Entrepreneur Burnout and the Rest You Keep Avoiding

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/12/16

Entrepreneur burnout is more common than most business owners admit. When you spend your days juggling small business operations, making decisions nonstop, and pushing through fatigue, it is easy to lose clarity. Let's get real about the rest you keep avoiding and why it directly affects your ability to think clearly, lead well, and keep your business systems running smoothly. Resources💡 Book your Strategic Business Reset Session: www.ceoamplify.ca/focusWhat You Will Learn• Why rest improves

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00:16:50

Year-End Financial Review and Budgeting for Growth

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/12/09

A year end financial review can change how you grow next year. If you feel like you worked hard yet your profit tells a different story, this clear and practical process will show you why. Most business owners rely on instinct instead of information, especially when small business operations get busy. This review helps you see the truth inside your numbers so you can make decisions that actually support your goals.Resources: Book your personalized Strategic Business Reset Session:

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00:14:04

Year-End Business Review: Wins, Lessons, and What Worked

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/12/02

A year end business review should not feel heavy. It should help you breathe easier and step into the new year with clarity. In this episode, I walk you through a simple review process that helps you understand what truly worked in your business, what drained your energy, and what needs to shift so you can move forward with confidence.Resources💡 Book your Focus and Freedom Roadmap Session: www.ceoamplify.ca/focusWhat You Will Learn• How to complete a year end business review without stress• Why

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00:14:09

Strategic Planning for the New Year: Use December to...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/25

Strategic planning isn’t about spreadsheets, it’s about stepping into the new year like a CEO who already knows where she’s headed. In this episode, Donna shares how to turn December into your most powerful month of the year — not by doing more, but by planning smarter. You’ll learn how to use the slower pace of the season to reflect, set priorities, and create a plan that sets you up for clarity, focus, and growth.Resources💡 Book your Focus & Freedom Roadmap SessionWhat You’ll Learn:Why

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00:15:47

Time Management for Entrepreneurs: Work Less and Grow...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/18

You start the week with good intentions, then Friday hits and you wonder where the time went. These time management tips for entrepreneurs will help you take control of your calendar and focus on what really moves the needle. In this episode, Donna reveals how to stop treating all tasks as equal and start focusing on the work that truly drives growth. Learn how to identify high-value CEO tasks, escape the cycle of busyness, and use your time to build momentum instead of maintaining chaos.Resources💡

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00:18:02

Delegation Tips for Business Owners: Fix Bottlenecks...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/11

Delegation tips that help business owners stop being the bottleneck and reclaim their time before year-end. In this episode, Donna unpacks the hidden costs of trying to do it all, the perfectionism that keeps you stuck, and how to build simple systems that let your team run smoothly without you hovering. You’ll learn how to let go without losing quality, strengthen trust with your team, and set yourself up for a calmer, more productive holiday season.Resources🎧 Episode 121: Streamline Business

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18:02

Delegation Tips for Business Owners: Fix Bottlenecks...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/11

If you’ve been holding on to the belief, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right,” this episode is your wake-up call. Donna shares powerful delegation tips for business owners who are tired of being the bottleneck in their own business, especially as year-end pressures pile up. You’ll learn the real costs of doing it all yourself, why perfectionism is slowing your growth, and how to shift into CEO mode before burnout hits. From identifying which tasks to hand

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00:20:12

Streamline Business Operations for a Stress-Free...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/04

Streamline business operations before the holiday rush to create a calm, stress-free December and a stronger start to the new year. In this episode, Donna shares how small business owners can simplify systems, reduce decision fatigue, and focus on the tasks that truly matter. Learn practical ways to apply the Save, Scrap, Share framework, build reliable systems that work like a slow cooker, and make the shift from maintenance mode to growth mode.Resources🎧 Episode 15: Eliminating Decision Fatigue🎧

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20:12

Streamline Business Operations for a Stress-Free...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/11/04

The holidays come fast and if you wait until December to streamline business operations, it’s already too late. In this episode, Donna shares how to simplify your business before the holiday rush so you can actually enjoy the season without feeling chained to your laptop.You’ll learn how to apply her Save, Scrap, Share framework to decide what stays on your plate, what can go, and what can be delegated. She also walks through how to use simple systems that keep clients happy, reduce

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18:34

Business Bottlenecks: What’s slowing your growth?

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/10/28

If your business bottleneck is you, you’re not alone. Most small business owners don’t realize how much time they spend on low-impact tasks that keep them stuck in maintenance mode instead of moving the business forward. In this episode, Donna explains how doing it all yourself quietly caps your growth, limits your revenue, and leads to burnout and what to do instead.You’ll learn how to identify the signs you’ve become the bottleneck, calculate the true cost of $10/hour

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10:48

Business Feels Like a Job? Build One That Runs Itself

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/10/21

You started your business for freedom and flexibility. But now? Constant pings, late-night Slack replies, and being the go-to for everything means your business feels more like a job and not a very kind one.I know this firsthand. In my first few years of running CEO Amplify, I realized I hadn’t taken a full weekend off in six months. If I wasn’t approving a podcast edit, I was reviewing invoices at my kid’s sports game. That wasn’t the dream.That was my breaking point. I

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22:46

Why Does My Business Feel Stuck

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/10/14

Have you ever looked at your week and thought, “What did I actually get done?”If you’ve got the vision, the plan, and the passion. but your calendar still looks like a fire drill, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking exactly why your business feels stuck and how to build the operational bridge between your 90-day plan and real momentum. You’re not lazy. You’re not scattered. You’re just missing one key piece: operational alignment. In this episode,

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20:05

Reclaim Your CEO Time

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/10/07

Stop Running on Empty and Start Leading with IntentionIs your calendar jammed but your business still feels stalled? In this episode of CEO Amplify, I break down the real reason your time feels hijacked and how to reclaim it. You’ll learn why productivity hacks aren’t cutting it, how to stop being the bottleneck in your own business, and the exact shifts I walk my clients through to reclaim 5–10 hours a week without losing revenue. If you’ve been stuck in operator mode,

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17:35

Stop the Busywork: How to Grow Your Business Without...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/09/30

Discover how to break free from busywork, reclaim your CEO role, and scale your small business without burning out. Do you ever finish the day exhausted but realize nothing you did actually grew your business? That’s the trap of busywork and it’s keeping too many small business owners stuck. In this episode of the CEO Amplify Podcast, I share: Why our brains get addicted to busywork and shallow tasks. The hidden costs of busywork: time, energy, confidence, and even

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32:09

Ep 115 - How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/09/23

Ever feel like your day gets hijacked by everyone else’s “urgent” requests and your real priorities get pushed to tomorrow (again)? You’re not failing, it's just that you’re stuck in reaction mode. In this episode, I’m sharing my Relief Method,a 3-step, brain-based prioritization framework that helps you cut the chaos, calm your nervous system, and protect the projects that actually move your business forward.We’ll break down: Why your brain

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30:45

Ep 114 - Small Business Workflow Automation Made Simple

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/09/16

If running your business feels like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle, workflow automation might be the fire extinguisher you need. I’m breaking down small business workflow automation in plain English, so you can cut the busywork, keep clients happy, and focus on growth.This isn’t about replacing people with robots. It’s about making your business work smarter so you can lead with calm instead of chaos. Even if you’re a solo entrepreneur or have a small team,

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21:13

Ep 113 - Scaling Without Burnout: Why You Need a...

CEO Amplify | Sustainable Business Strategies for... ·

2025/09/09

If your business is growing but you’re feeling more pressure than peace, you’re not alone and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, we’re talking about what scaling without burnout actually looks like for small business owners, and why a Fractional Director of Operations (DOO) might be the missing piece between your vision and sustainable growth.You’ll learn: The real meaning of scaling (and why it’s not just about making more money) How to know

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