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What happens when a scientist, executive coach, and community-builder starts talking about trees, leadership, delegation, and money mindset? A whole lot of truth.

In this episode, Bonnie sits down with Dr. Violeta Garcia, founder of Ecosistema Design LLC, to talk about what it really takes to build support into your business in a way that makes sense. Dr. Garcia shares how her path from teacher to scientist to CEO to executive coach shaped the way she now helps women of color step into senior leadership with confidence, clarity, and belonging.

Together, Bonnie and Dr. Garcia dig into the lessons nature can teach us about business growth, why strong roots matter before you start handing things off, the costly mistake of delegating too soon or too vaguely, and how money mindset plays a bigger role in delegation than many business owners realize.

This conversation is full of practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, leaders, and service providers who want to grow with more intention, better systems, and a little less white-knuckling.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why your business needs strong roots before you delegate the branches
• What Dr. Garcia’s “$60,000 lesson” taught her about hiring support
• How to think about delegation through the lens of systems and strategy
• Why communication gaps often sit at the heart of delegation issues
• How to stop operating from scarcity and start planning for support
• What nature, trees, and ecosystems can teach us about sustainable growth

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecosistema-design-llc/
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In this episode of Delegate to Elevate: Get Sh!t Done, Bonnie Schutz sits down with Brooke Duffy, a go-to-market and revenue leader who helps B2B SaaS and services companies turn growth ambition into clear, repeatable execution.

Brooke shares what it really takes to scale without burning out ...including the difference between delegation vs. fully handing something off, why the hardest clients are often the ones who won’t delegate, and how “Subject Matter Experts” can become a secret weapon for messaging, alignment, and trust inside a company.

And yes ...we go beyond business delegation too. Brooke tells the story of the best delegation decision she ever made at home (hint: it involves a housekeeper and instant relief).

If you’re a founder, leader, operator, or professional service provider trying to grow while staying human, this one will hit.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Brooke makes growth repeatable in scaling companies

Why clients who won’t delegate create a lose-lose situation

How SMEs help align teams and strengthen sales + marketing

How to use your network to support clients without doing it all yourself

Why delegating isn’t only about time ...it’s also about peace of mind

The leadership nuance: delegate, but stay connected to outcomes (“trust but verify”)

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Executive coach Jen Coken joins Bonnie Schutz to talk executive presence, imposter phenomenon, and leadership for women who are done shrinking. Jen shares her story, her work helping women in male-dominated industries take up space without apology, and how to quiet the mind to lead with clarity. They also dig into rebuilding in different seasons of business, what’s actually necessary versus someone else’s agenda, and Jen’s practical delegation tip: systematize the repeatable admin tasks and hand them off with a clear SOP.

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In this episode of Delegate2Elevate: Get Sh!t Done, Bonnie Schutz sits down with Bobbie & Mika (“The Bees”), the mother-daughter duo behind Stories Office Bees, to talk delegation, operations support, and what founders often get wrong when they say they “need admin help.” They break down admin vs operations, explain how strong systems (SOPs, workflows, consistent customer communication) impact cash flow and client experience, and share how they tackle inbox organization, bookkeeping cleanup, and process improvements… including what it looks like to dive into a 15,000-email inbox. If you’re a small business owner, service provider, or founder trying to get time back, reduce back-office stress, and build a business that runs smoothly, this conversation delivers practical steps, real talk about trust, and a few mic-drop moments on what delegation requires to actually work.

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Barrie Cohen, founder and CEO of Barrie Cohen Public Relations (BCPR), breaks down what PR really looks like for founders and professional service providers…and when it’s actually the right time to invest in it. We talk about credibility, visibility, media strategy, and how to grow your name without sacrificing your sanity.

In this episode, Barrie shares:

• The signs you’re ready for PR (and the signs you’re not… yet)
• What a first PR strategy call should include (goals, audience, positioning)
• The difference between traditional media and digital media (podcasts, YouTube, blogs, Substack, and more)
• Why PR is not “go viral”… it’s sustained trust and consistent presence
• How to delegate support in your business so visibility doesn’t break your delivery

If you’ve been wondering, “Do I need PR?” or “How do I get featured without spending hours pitching myself?”… this one will give you clarity, direction, and a smart starting point.

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Website: https://bcpublicrelations.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrie-cohenpr/

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In this guest episode, Bonnie sits down with Lisa Levy, founder of L-Cubed Consulting, to talk about what it really takes to scale a business without becoming the bottleneck. Lisa shares her “people + process… then technology” formula for sustainable growth, why most AI investments miss the mark without intention, and how delegation gets easier when you stop trying to muscle through it and instead build an operating system that holds up. They also dig into the mindset piece: you’re not “bad at delegating”; you’re often attached to parts of the business that feel familiar. If you’re ready for a smarter, calmer way to run your company (and maybe even step away for 30 days without panic), this one’s for you.

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https://lcubedconsulting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevy/

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What happens when you build a business with your spouse... and you both want to be in charge? In this episode, Brittany Drozd breaks down the real keys to making it work: role clarity, swim lanes, weekly leadership meetings, and how a simple contract can protect your relationship and your business.

We also get into a practical “capacity audit” you can use with any team member: identify what’s not getting done, what’s stealing weekends, and what they wish they could stop doing. That list becomes the start of your next job description... and a smarter way to grow without burning people out.

If you’re delegating for the first time (or recovering from a hire that went sideways), Brittany shares a trust-building framework that expands responsibility without micromanagement... plus a reminder every founder needs: there’s no playbook, so stop trying to do it all alone.

Productivity, Delegation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Systems

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Ashley Dodge is the founder of Some Startup in Colorado, a marketing consultancy for founders, authors, speakers, and creatives building something meaningful. In this episode, Ashley and Bonnie get real about what delegation can look like when you’re a solopreneur, especially when you’ve been burned before.

They dig into a concept Bonnie calls a “first” on the show… delegating temporarily. Think: bring in a pro to set something up, clean it up, create the system, then dip out once you can run with it. Ashley also shares why visibility matters more than most founders realize, including the “old website copy” problem (yep, Google still thinks you do that thing you stopped doing years ago). Then we go practical with tools and automation, including a Calendly workflow nugget that can save serious time and reduce email back-and-forth.

If you want more momentum with less mental load, you’re going to love this one.

🔗 Podcast home: http://delegate2elevatepodcast.com/
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🔗 Find Ashley: Your Creative + Strategic Partner | Some Startup in Colorado

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