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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits

CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits

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

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Have you found yourself caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day operations in your small business, constantly battling fires instead of focusing on strategic growth? It's time to banish busywork and focus on what matters most by prioritizing your time and tasks effectively. Say goodbye to hustle and grind and hello to building a sustainable business. Hi, I’m Donna and I'm so excited that you are here on CEO Amplify. I remember what it was like hustling and working non stop in my business to try and get ahead and grow all while sacrificing my family, health and relationships. I was on a one-way track to burnout and certainly had lost my joy. I finally realized that in order to grow my business without losing my sanity, I needed to streamline my business and build efficient systems. Inside this podcast, you'll find a wealth of solutions designed to enable you to focus on high-impact tasks that propel your growth. Through actionable insights and expert guidance, you'll learn to bridge the gap between ideas and results, kicking busywork to the curb. We will dive deep into the challenges faced by online business owners who want to take their businesses to new heights while reclaiming their time, joy, and healthy boundaries. Listen in and get ready to take control and be strategic with your time to create a business that not only thrives but brings you fulfillment and joy. Let’s embark on this transformational journey together.
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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 54 - 6 Tips to Make Time for Business Growth Without Sacrificing Everything Else

Ep 54 - 6 Tips to Make Time for Business Growth Without Sacrificing Everything Else

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07/23/24 • 17 min

Welcome back, driven leaders! Many of us start our businesses with dreams of freedom and flexibility, but end up working harder and longer as time goes on, still only managing to maintain our current position. Let's adopt smart strategies to reclaim our time so we can invest in the projects that will drive growth! In this episode, I dive into 6 powerful ways to work smarter and break through those growth ceilings that might be holding you back. I share my own journey and the mindset shift I made from believing in sheer hard work to realizing that success is about being intentional with our time and energy. Listen in and learn how to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, adapt strategies to new levels of growth, build sustainable systems, and strategically invest in your business for optimal returns. Last but not least, don't underestimate the support and motivation that groups of fellow entrepreneurs can provide. They will have valuable time-saving advice, too!

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Feeling burnt out from your endless busywork? Want to leave behind the hustle and grind and focus on what truly matters?
My FREE 20-Minute Pulse Check call is your next step.
Together we will identify key areas in your business that need attention, develop a strategic plan to leverage your time effectively and outline your exact next steps to achieve sustainable growth (i.e. more profit) while working less.
Book your 20-Minute Pulse Check here.

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 59 - Finding Time For Strategic Growth: It Is Possible!

Ep 59 - Finding Time For Strategic Growth: It Is Possible!

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08/27/24 • 18 min

Spending time in your business doesn't always grow your business. Do you have so much client work to complete that you spend all your time doing it? If so, you're probably strapped for time to spend on teaching your audience, marketing, and creating new products. Instead of telling ourselves that we have no time, let's take action to make time! Listen in for strategies on how to understand the current distribution of your time and prioritize blocks each week for growth tasks. Get ready to amplify your CEO power!

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Feeling burnt out from your endless busywork? Want to leave behind the hustle and grind and focus on what truly matters?
My FREE 20-Minute Pulse Check call is your next step.
Together we will identify key areas in your business that need attention, develop a strategic plan to leverage your time effectively and outline your exact next steps to achieve sustainable growth (i.e. more profit) while working less.
Book your 20-Minute Pulse Check here.

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CEO Power Hour Playbook: Add 1 simple habit to your day and dedicate consistent time to scaling your business.
CEO PulseCheck: Channel your yearly goals into actionable steps that you can make progress on each week.

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 52 - Unlocking the Power of Empowered Teams: The Key to Unstoppable Growth

Ep 52 - Unlocking the Power of Empowered Teams: The Key to Unstoppable Growth

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07/09/24 • 26 min

Welcome back, CEOs! Today we're diving into the essential topic of empowering your team for unstoppable business growth. I'll guide you through the strategies to transition from day-to-day operations to strategic leadership, while clarifying your goals with your team so they understand the "why" behind changes. When your team members understand the big picture and know you've chosen tasks that fit their skills, they'll be more motivated to take on new responsibilities. You'll also learn about delegating meaningful tasks, providing clear guidelines, and fostering open communication, all of which are vital components for creating a thriving and empowered team. Don't miss out on transforming your leadership and business growth!

Want a free pass to a more productive, less stressful entrepreneurial journey? This week, I'm hosting the Think Like a CEO bundle, a collection of 50 digital products chosen to help you lead and manage your business with confidence. To register, all you have to do is go to ceoamplify.ca/bundle and put in your name and email and you're on your way.
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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 63 - How to Escape the Busywork Trap as a Small Business Owner

Ep 63 - How to Escape the Busywork Trap as a Small Business Owner

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09/24/24 • 26 min

Welcome back, CEOs! Many of us have fallen into the trap of believing that we have to push ourselves to work more hours in order to achieve our goals. However, if we examine how we use our time, we might discover that a lot of the tasks we think are important are actually not the best use of our skills, or worse, they're not even contributing much to our business. I'll share my own experiences with learning to judge which tasks were worth my time and dedicating time blocks to top-priority work. Listen in and explore practical steps to identify, eliminate, automate, and delegate those time-consuming tasks so that you can focus on strategic activities that truly matter.
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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 20 - The Ultimate Guide to Earning Respect as a CEO

Ep 20 - The Ultimate Guide to Earning Respect as a CEO

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11/28/23 • 14 min

Welcome back, CEOs! In today's episode, I'm diving head first into the secrets of commanding respect like a true leader. As business owners, we often find ourselves struggling to say no, over-committing and stretching ourselves too thin. But the truth is that we didn't start our businesses to be popular. We created them to deliver the promise of our vision and get results for our clients and customers. In this episode, I will be sharing 10 key traits that will earn you respect as a business leader. Remember, it is not being liked that will earn you loyalty and trust, but being respected. Keep leading with courage, conviction, and the power of saying no.

🔥 Want to get a head start on 2024 and go into the holidays with confidence? Join me at my upcoming 3-day live event, Crafting Your Success Plan for 2024! 🔥

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group. There we share more practical tips to help you leverage your time, talent and tactics allowing you to uplevel your CEO skills.
Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 3: Your CEO Job Description, Defining Your Role for Success

Ep 3: Your CEO Job Description, Defining Your Role for Success

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08/01/23 • 27 min

On this episode of CEO Amplify, we dive deep into the CEO job description and defining your role for success. Starting as a solopreneur, you handle all aspects of your business, but as it grows, you need to hire support and streamline workflows. You need a mindset shift to transition from solopreneur to CEO.

Embracing a CEO mindset means focusing your time and energy on revenue-generating tasks and leading your team. But don't forget - leading a team involves ensuring they understand the company's vision, values, and strategic plan. Your team members should have a clear understanding of the big picture and current priorities, empowering them to make independent decisions in alignment with your overall direction. We understand that confusion can often arise between leading and managing a team. There may come a point where you find yourself stuck in managing rather than leading. So, how do you overcome this challenge? One solution is to bring in a layer of management to provide the necessary support, allowing you to focus on high-level leadership tasks.

Additionally, we discuss the top three essential tasks for CEOs to focus on, as well as the challenges of decision-making and potential mistakes. You'll learn how to define your role, create a job description, and prioritize high-growth activities.

Resources I mentioned in the episode:

CEO Power Hour Playbook https://ceoamplify.ca/ceo-power-hour
Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold https://cameronherold.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chapter-1-Vivid-Visions-2.pdf

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group. There we share more practical tips to help you leverage your time, talent and tactics allowing you to uplevel your CEO skills. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ceoamplify
Questions? Comments? Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 56 - Want More Profit in Less Time? Listen In and Plan Your Revenue Streams

Ep 56 - Want More Profit in Less Time? Listen In and Plan Your Revenue Streams

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08/06/24 • 15 min

Working on setting intentional goals for this season of your life? Once you learn this strategy for monthly planning, you can repeat it over and over. Today, I'm going to share a method for you to determine which revenue streams are best for you to reach your profit goals without piling on more hours. With relatable examples, I'll help you develop a sustainable, productive, and profitable monthly strategy. So grab a notebook, get ready to strategize, and let's amplify your profits!

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Feeling burnt out from your endless busywork? Want to leave behind the hustle and grind and focus on what truly matters?
My FREE 20-Minute Pulse Check call is your next step.
Together we will identify key areas in your business that need attention, develop a strategic plan to leverage your time effectively and outline your exact next steps to achieve sustainable growth (i.e. more profit) while working less.
Book your 20-Minute Pulse Check here.

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 53 - Master Project Completion in 10 Action-Packed Steps

Ep 53 - Master Project Completion in 10 Action-Packed Steps

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07/16/24 • 25 min

Wondering how to ensure your project ideas are carried out to success? In this week's episode, I'll be sharing strategies to help you stay focused, organized, and motivated from start to finish. Effective project management skills will help us entrepreneurs focus on a project and bring it to completion, whether it's a business project or even something in our home. Starting out by defining the project, breaking it down into small manageable chunks, blocking time in your schedule, regular reviews... trust me, you don't want to miss out on these practical tips that will elevate your project planning and execution game.
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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ceoamplify
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 51 - Scaling Your Business Through Operational Excellence

Ep 51 - Scaling Your Business Through Operational Excellence

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07/02/24 • 15 min

Scaling your business quickly is a dream for any business leader, but without the right preparation, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. If you don't have the operational foundation to support your business growth, the quality of your offers, and your reputation, will suffer. Don't think of operational excellence as a chore, but rather as an investment in your brand. In this episode, I'll teach you how to walk through the processes in your business and figure out where you need to make changes to handle increased customers smoothly. Preparing your systems to take on more traffic efficiently is an approach that focuses on serving your clients as well as you can, not just growing the revenue coming into your bank account.
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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits - Ep 55 - Stop Missing Out on Profit: Discover How to Thrive in the Summer Season

Ep 55 - Stop Missing Out on Profit: Discover How to Thrive in the Summer Season

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07/30/24 • 19 min

Welcome back, business leaders! In this episode, I'm sharing my top tips on how to successfully navigate a season where your routine changes, balancing family time and hitting your revenue goals. As summer brings a slowdown in work for many of us, it's crucial to set clear intentions and goals that take both your personal and business needs into account. You'll want to make some notes on this one! I'll walk you through 5 key questions to help you define your non-negotiables, iron out your revenue target, and understand how seasonal goals connect with your yearly objectives. If you hope to enjoy the season with your family while maintaining focus and clarity in your business, let's dive in!

Here is my revenue planning toolkit, Get Paid Like A CEO, that I mentioned in the episode.

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Feeling burnt out from your endless busywork? Want to leave behind the hustle and grind and focus on what truly matters?
My FREE 20-Minute Pulse Check call is your next step.
Together we will identify key areas in your business that need attention, develop a strategic plan to leverage your time effectively and outline your exact next steps to achieve sustainable growth (i.e. more profit) while working less.
Book your 20-Minute Pulse Check here.

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Enjoying this podcast? Please share it with someone who would benefit. Also, don’t forget to rate and leave a review. Your feedback not only means the world to me, but it also helps us reach more entrepreneurs like yourself who are ready to amplify their businesses.
Questions? Comments? Let’s continue the conversation over in the CEO Amplify Facebook Group.
Want to share how this podcast has helped you? Shoot me an email at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits currently has 67 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Accountability, Goals, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Growth, Podcasts, Balance, Ceo, Business and Strategy.

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The average episode length on CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits is 20 minutes.

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Episodes of CEO Amplify | Small Business Operations, Systems & Processes, CEO Habits are typically released every 7 days.

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