How do you grow your business while still connecting with the customers you love?
In this empowering episode, Cathy Donovan Wagner unpacks the role of delegation in creating real business growth. She shares practical time management strategies like time blocking and owner-on-deck days, plus the importance of team training to carry your store’s culture forward. Through inspiring client stories and actionable insights, you’ll discover how to step fully into your CEO role without losing the magic of your brand.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why smart delegation fuels long-term business growth.
- How to keep customer connections alive while focusing on your CEO role.
- How team training ensures your culture and values are reflected on the floor.
Key Takeaways:
- [05:03] The Importance of Intentional Presence
- [06:00] Time Blocking for Success
- [07:40] Creating a Sustainable Business Model
- [09:14] Building a Business Beyond Yourself
Resources & Links
- Ready for Sustainable Business? Apply for your free Gameplan Call, where we’ll identify your growth opportunities and map out the most profitable next steps to elevate your visibility, attract the right customers, and scale with confidence.
- Want a behind-the-scenes look at how our top clients grow profit without burning out? Our free training, Beyond Busy: 3 Shifts to Reclaim Your Time and Boost Store Income, walks you through the exact Profit Roadmap we use in Profit Club, focusing on your role as CEO, CIO, and CFO to grow a business that’s both profitable and sustainable.
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Your Millie Moment:
- Block time on your calendar. Choose two slots this week: one for CEO office hours (focus on business growth tasks) and one for Owner-on-Deck time (intentional customer connection).
- Pick 2–3 tasks to delegate. Hand them to a team member so you can free up time for leadership.
- Run one short team training. Teach your staff one standard (like greeting customers or upselling) so your culture stays consistent.
That’s it, simple, doable steps that protect your time management, strengthen customer connection, and move you toward a sustainable business.
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💚Remember: You don’t have to do it all alone. Delegation and team training aren’t about stepping away, they’re about giving yourself the freedom to lead as the CEO while still keeping the magic of your customer connection alive. You are building not just a profitable, sustainable business, but also a life that feels richer in every way. And through it all, never forget, you are astonishingly fabulous.
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