Are you still stuck running your business like an overwhelmed solopreneur instead of leading like a CEO?
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Donna Dube—certified Director of Operations, business growth strategist, and former ICU nurse turned systems powerhouse. (Yep, she’s lived the high-pressure life and brought that calm focus into entrepreneurship.)
We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to shift out of day-to-day hustle and into your role as the strategic leader of your business. Donna and I are talking about what’s keeping business owners stuck in maintenance mode, how to prioritize like a true CEO, and the smart systems and delegation strategies that can unlock serious scalability.
Whether you’re running a multi-6-figure business or you're scaling past $20K months, you’ll walk away with practical, repeatable steps to stop spinning your wheels and start running your business like the visionary you are.
On This Week’s Episode, We Discuss:
- From ICU to CEO: Donna’s inspiring pivot from nurse to operations strategist—and what high-pressure lessons still guide her work today.
- The CEO Mindset Shift: Why making the leap from operator to visionary is the move for sustainable growth (and what keeps people stuck).
- Delegation Done Right: How to categorize your work into “growth” vs. “maintenance” so you stop bottlenecking your business.
- Operational Bottlenecks You Don’t See Coming: The common traps high-achievers fall into—and how to avoid them with systems that scale.
- Creating Your CEO Dashboard: How to use a simple framework to align your time, team, and top priorities every single week.
- Weekly Power Hours that Actually Move the Needle: The real secret to staying focused on revenue-generating activities without adding more hours.
- Team Training That Builds Longevity: Why delegating isn’t just offloading tasks—it’s building an operational engine that grows with you.
- When to Promote from Within: Donna’s tips for retaining team talent and creating leadership pathways in your business.
===
Don't Forget to Follow and Review:
Loving the Acquire podcast?
Make sure to follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts)! Your reviews help me reach and help more entrepreneurs like you. Head over to Apple Podcasts, rate us with five stars, and share your favorite moment from today’s episode!
===
Connect with Donna:
Follow Donna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.dube.96/)
Follow Donna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoamplify/)
Follow Donna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-dube/)
Check out Donna’s website: https://ceoamplify.ca/)
====
Connect with me here)
Want to grow your email list or launch your next product to a ready list of leads? Let’s talk )
Join the Facebook community )
