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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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Ep 112 - 5 Workflow Optimization Fixes That Will Save...

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2025/09/02

Workflow optimization isn’t just for massive corporations. As a small business owner, your time is your most precious resource. If you’re constantly putting out fires, chasing deadlines, or redoing tasks that should’ve been smooth, you don’t need more time. You need better workflows. When your systems are messy, outdated, or non-existent, everything feels harder than it should. Today, I’m breaking down five workflow optimization fixes that can free up hours each week,

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Ep 111 - How to Retain Employees in a Small Business

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2025/08/26

Losing a team member is frustrating, exhausting, and expensive.For small business owners, keeping your best people is essential if you want to grow sustainably without burning out. To avoid losing trust and momentum when a team member leaves, you don't have to offer expensive perks - instead, build a culture that makes people want to stay working with you. Today, we'll go over 5 strategies to motivate and retain your team members without spending money. Even better, these procedures will

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Ep 110 - Smart Business Investments for Small...

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2025/08/19

Every small business owner faces tough choices when it comes to investing money back into their business. Maybe you’ve found yourself staring at a tempting coaching program, a shiny new software tool, or that “limited time” offer that promises growth, but you’re unsure if it’s really worth it.Today, we’ll break down the best way to make these investment decisions with confidence, no panic, and no wasted dollars. I’ll share a simple but powerful rule I live

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Ep 109 - Why Time Blocking Doesn’t Work (And What To...

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2025/08/12

Your calendar is beautifully organized—color-coded time blocks, daily themes, maybe even a “CEO day” carved out just for strategic work. But somehow, you always manage to fall off your schedule, so every week still feels chaotic. If you’ve tried time blocking and it’s not working for you, you’re not alone. You’re planning your time, but ignoring your energy. Listen in and learn how to switch to a more flexible, energy-aware way of planning your week that

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Ep 108 - How to Reset Your Week When Plans Change...

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2025/08/05

Imagine it’s midweek, and you glance at your to-do list only to realize most things are still undone. Maybe a client canceled last minute, unexpected fires popped up, or your energy just vanished. Suddenly, that carefully crafted plan you set on Monday feels like a distant memory. When your week goes off track, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. You might wonder: should I push harder, drop everything, or just wait for next week to start fresh? The truth is, none of those

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Ep 107 - How to Run a Boring but Profitable Business...

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2025/07/29

Frustrated with the idea that you have to use boring routines in your business to prosper? While it’s true that you need consistency and systems to grow, copying someone else’s model could just burn you out. Consistency doesn’t have to mean doing the same thing every day if that doesn’t fit your natural rhythm. Let’s talk about how to build creative business systems that are profitable, sustainable and even enjoyable.Want help uncovering the biggest time and energy

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Ep 106 - From Busy to Strategic: How Small Business...

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2025/07/22

When you're doing everything in your business, it's exhausting. It can feel like your business will crumble if you step away for just one day.If you're craving more time, more profit, and more ease, learning to lead like a CEO is the next step. This isn't about adding more to your plate - it's about strategy, prioritizing, and making decisions with intention. Let’s talk about what that actually looks like and how to make it happen, even when your plate feels full. My 7-day

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Ep 105 - Improving Business Systems During Downtime

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2025/07/15

If your business has hit a slower season — maybe summer rolled in and client calls dried up — it’s tempting to either panic or completely check out. You're not sure what to focus on, but what if these quiet stretches are actually a strategic advantage? I work with small business owners every day who feel like they’re constantly catching up. They’re stuck reacting to the urgent instead of improving what really matters: their systems.Slow seasons are the perfect

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Ep 104 - What to Do When Business Is Slow in the Summer

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2025/07/08

Summer hits... and suddenly the pace shifts. Sales dip, inboxes quiet down, and that constant buzz of urgency starts to fade. For many small business owners, this feels unsettling. You might start wondering if something’s wrong or if the momentum is slipping away. But a seasonal slowdown isn’t a problem to solve. It’s an opportunity to strategically pause. Use this quiet time to do the work that gets ignored during busier months: check in on your business, refocus your priorities,

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Ep 103 - Unlock Growth by Analyzing Your Business...

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2025/07/01

Do you feel like even though you're doing all the right things in your business, growth is slower than it should be? Maybe your nextbreakthrough isn’t about adding something new….but about taking a closer look at what’s already there.Today, we’ll walk through a simple, practical framework to assess your business operations, uncover hidden inefficiencies, and make space for real, sustainable growth. You'll learn 3 ways to search for more efficient strategies, and 3

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Ep 102 - How to Cut Costs in a Small Business Without...

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2025/06/24

If you've ever found yourself wondering how to save money as an entrepreneur without sacrificing growth or burning everything to the ground, you're not alone. But here's the truth: smarter spending, not just less spending, is the real secret to sustainable growth. Today, we're diving into practical, strategic business cost reduction ideas that help you save money in business without cutting corners. This isn’t about panic moves. It’s about making clear, confident

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Ep 101 - 5 Tips for Pricing Your Services for...

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2025/06/17

As a small business owner, it's likely that you're working hard and still not meeting your income goals. If that’s you, it’s time to take a step back and reassess your pricing. Pricing isn’t just a number—it’s the foundation of your entire business model. If you’re underpricing your services, you're not just leaving money on the table; you're setting yourself up for burnout, frustration, and resentment. Today, I’ll walk you through five

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Ep 100 - What 100 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About...

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2025/06/10

Ever wonder what really goes into this podcast? To celebrate 100 episodes, it's time to pull back the curtain on how I plan my episodes, stay consistent, and choose topics relevant to what business owners are facing now. This podcast has helped me grow, not just in reach and visibility, but in clarity and consistency. Even some of my offers have started out as podcast topics. Listen in and join me on my journey from the start in July 2023 to here.The giveaway to celebrate 100 episodes is still

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Ep 99 - What Profitability Really Means for Small...

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2025/06/03

When you hear the word "profit," do you think of a distant goal that will come true someday when you finally hit that dream revenue milestone? For many small business owners, profitability feels like a moving target or a confusing mystery.From my work behind the scenes as a business strategist, I know that profit tells much more of the story than revenue. A business making $500K a year with slim margins might be less profitable—and more stressful—than a business bringing in

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Ep 98 - 5 Ways to Conquer Overwhelm in Your Small...

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2025/05/27

As a small business owner, overwhelm can feel like your constant companion. Whether it’s the never-ending task list, constant distractions, or the pressure to keep up with every aspect of your business, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning. But here’s the truth: overwhelm in business isn’t a result of poor time management or a lack of effort. It’s a sign that your systems need to evolve to keep pace with your growing business. Today, I’ll share five

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Ep 97 - How Small Business Systems Simplify Growth...

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2025/05/20

When it comes to growing a business, most small business owners fall into the same trap: the more growth they experience, the more work piles up on their own desk. At first, growth feels exciting — until the extra hours, constant decision-making, and spinning plates start to wear you down. The truth is, small business growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your time, your freedom, or your sanity. If you want to scale your business sustainably, the solution isn’t hustle —

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Ep 96 - The Time Management Mistake Keeping Small...

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2025/05/13

Ever feel like your calendar is packed, your to-do list never ends, and yet… your business still isn’t where you want it to be? You're not alone. Most small business owners are working constantly — juggling client delivery, team questions, content creation, customer service, admin tasks — and still wondering why profit margins stay thin. But here’s the truth: being busy doesn't mean you're being profitable. In fact, most small business owners spend over 80%

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Ep 95 - How I Saved Time in My Business by Delegating...

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2025/05/06

When I first started my business, I believed that doing everything myself was the only way to ensure things were done right. But here’s the hard truth: trying to do it all is a guaranteed way to keep your business running you. Stay with me as I share how I cracked the code on delegation, the costly mistakes I made along the way, and how freeing up my time transformed my business. Plus, I’ll give you actionable steps on how to delegate tasks effectively and reclaim your time.If

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Ep 94 - How to Prioritize Tasks that Matter to Move...

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2025/04/29

As a small business owner, you know how overwhelming it can be to juggle the constant stream of tasks that come your way. From managing clients to handling daily operations, it’s easy to get bogged down in busy work, leaving little time for the activities that actually move the needle in your business.In this post, we’ll explore five proven strategies that will help you identify and prioritize the tasks that matter most, so you can finally stop spinning your wheels and start making

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Ep 93 - Why Batching Tasks Might Not Have Worked for...

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2025/04/22

You've probably heard about batching tasks as a time-saving productivity hack. It’s that strategy where you group similar tasks together to work more efficiently. In theory, it sounds like the perfect solution for overwhelmed business owners who are juggling a million responsibilities. But if you’ve tried batching before and felt like it just didn’t work for you, you’re not alone. Many small business owners attempt to batch, only to feel frustrated, unproductive, or

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