In this episode of Beyond Your Business, Amy Sussex welcomes back Canva Verified Expert Melissa Lemay for a real and relatable conversation about organization, simplicity, and running a business without the chaos. Melissa shares how streamlining her offers — including simplifying her membership model — has allowed her to better support her clients while making her own workload more manageable. she opens up about the behind-the-scenes decisions that help a business feel lighter while navigating busy seasons, not heavier.
They also get practical about all things Canva — from building a clean, functional brand kit to organizing folders in a way that actually saves time (and your sanity). Melissa shares why knowing your numbers matters, why you don’t need to rebrand every few months, and how simple systems can dramatically improve productivity. If your digital files feel a little chaotic or your business feels more complicated than it needs to be, this episode will leave you feeling motivated to simplify and get back to what really moves the needle.
Resources
Website https://thebusinessmanagementco.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amy.sussex/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TheBusinessManagementCo
Guest links
Previous episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2306009/episodes/15691827
Website: www.graphicmaven.ca
Template Vault: https://sussexamy--graphicmaven.thrivecart.com/membership/
Socials: Instagram: @graphic.maven
Facebook: @MelissaGraphicMaven
Threads: @graphic.maven
Pinterest: @shopcanvatemplates
Lead Magnet Template https://graphicmaven.myflodesk.com/freeleadmagnet
Canva Coupon Code: CANVA15
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Buzzsprout
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Dubsado
Monarch Community
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High Vibe Women Community
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This podcast is produced, mixed, and edited by Cardinal Studio. For more information about how to start your own podcast, please visit www.cardinalstudio.co or e-mail mike@cardinalstudio.co