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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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18:02

Delegation Tips for Business Owners: Fix Bottlenecks...

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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

20:12

Streamline Business Operations for a Stress-Free...

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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

18:34

Business Bottlenecks: What’s slowing your growth?

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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

10:48

Business Feels Like a Job? Build One That Runs Itself

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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

22:46

Why Does My Business Feel Stuck

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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,

20:05

Reclaim Your CEO Time

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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,

17:35

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

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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

32:09

Ep 115 - How to Prioritize When Everything Feels Urgent

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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

30:45

Ep 114 - Small Business Workflow Automation Made Simple

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

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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

20:56

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,

18:40

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

17:08

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

16:26

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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