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The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Why Pricing Feels Harder Than It Should:When confidence, clarity, and structure aren't aligned
If pricing conversations have started to feel heavier than they used to, this episode explores why that tension shows up — and what it's actually pointing to. This is not a conversation about scripts or persuasion. It's a deeper look at how capable, experienced service-based CEOs can still find themselves second-guessing pricing decisions when the underlying structure of the business isn't fully supporting the number. In this episode, Carol walks through: Why pricing becomes emotional when key business systems are still unclear The difference between confidence-based decisions and structure-supported decisions...
2026-02-10
19 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
When a Profitable Business Still Feels Heavy: A CEO Reset with Ryan a Profitable Business Still Feels Heavy: A CEO Reset with Ryan
When a business is working on the surface but still feels heavier every week, something deeper is usually at play. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol walks through a real CEO reset conversation with "Ryan," a capable business owner whose company looked stable from the outside but felt increasingly uncertain behind the scenes. Revenue was coming in. Work was consistent. But profit felt unreliable, pricing decisions carried too much pressure, and every change required more energy than it should. Nothing had "failed." The business had simply...
2026-02-10
10 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Noise to Focus: A CEO Reset That Rebuilt Lead Flow
This episode explores a phase many capable CEOs quietly experience — when the business isn't failing, but it's getting heavier every week. There's no crisis. Revenue exists. The team is capable. And yet, leadership feels fragmented, focus is harder to maintain, and everything starts to feel urgent. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey walks through a real client case study that reveals why this phase is so often misdiagnosed as a marketing or lead problem — when it's actually a leadership focus and alignment issue. You'll hear:...
2026-01-18
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Why Your Vision Isn't Sticking — and the Weekly Rhythm That Fixes It
Most service-based CEOs don't have a vision problem. They have a translation problem. Vision lives in the future. Businesses live inside a week. And when there's nothing intentionally connecting those two, urgency wins — every time. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down why capable, disciplined CEOs can have clear goals and still feel like nothing sticks inside the business. This isn't a conversation about hustle, motivation, or setting better goals. It's about what quietly happens when the CEO becomes the translation layer be...
2026-01-12
17 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Reaction to Structure: How CEOs Lead When Everything Feels Urgent
Most service-based CEOs don't struggle because they lack skill. They struggle because pressure shows up faster than structure — and over time, the business starts relying on them to absorb urgency, uncertainty, and emotional load. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey walks through a real case study from a premium service-based business owner (anonymized as Ethan) to explore what actually happens when everything starts to feel urgent — and why reacting faster is rarely the answer. Nothing in this story was broken. There was demand. A capable team. Stro...
2026-01-12
21 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The 2026 CEO Reset: Build the Business Your Future Self Will Thank You For
As the year closes, many service-based CEOs feel tired, reactive, and unsure why the business still feels heavy — even when things are "working." In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey guides listeners through a grounded, identity-led reset designed to help CEOs consciously close 2025 and step into 2026 with clarity, structure, and intention. This conversation explores: The difference between dragging patterns forward and deliberately closing the year The CEO identity shift required to lead with calm, structure, and boundaries Why businesses stall when systems lag behind growth
2025-12-29
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The Year You Stopped Overworking: CEO Lessons You're Not Carrying Into 2026
This isn't a recap episode. It's a release. In this year-end episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey guides service-based CEOs through the deeper truth of 2025 — not what you accomplished, but what you're finally done carrying. If this year stretched you, exhausted you, or quietly revealed that the old way can't follow you forward, this conversation is for you. Inside this episode, Carol walks you through: The real reason overwork stops working at the next level Why hustling is not leadership — and structure is How clar...
2025-12-24
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Building a Business That Runs Without You | CEO Holiday Reset
December reveals the truth about your business. If stepping away creates chaos, stress, or constant interruptions, the issue isn't the holidays — it's the structure underneath the business. In this Holiday Edition of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey walks service-based CEOs through the mindset, systems, and leadership architecture required to build a business that can run without them. This episode explores: Why December pressure exposes operational weaknesses The 5 pillars of a business that doesn't rely on owner overfunctioning How to shift from firefighter to scalable CEO
2025-12-16
14 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The 2025 CEO Business Audit: Fix Your Leaks, Increase Profit & Reclaim Controle 2025 CEO Business Audit: Fix Your Leaks, Increase Profit & Reclaim Control
If you're ending the year feeling tired, uncertain, or quietly frustrated with how much effort you're putting in compared to what you're getting out… this is the episode that will change how you lead your business in 2026. This isn't a fluffy year-end review. This is the same audit framework I use with my clients — the one that turned: a -$250K loss into a +$290K profit, a $30K loss into a $30K profit, and an entire contracting team from overwhelmed and unclear to confident, aligned, and breathing again. Not thro...
2025-12-09
29 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Fixing the Top 3 Operations Breakdowns That Held CEOs Back in 2025
This week, Carol takes you inside the top operational failures that held service-based CEOs back in 2025 — and the behind-the-scenes stories of how real clients fixed them. You'll hear: How a contracting team found stability in 90 minutes The profit turnaround that brought Ross from a $30K loss to a $30K gain The leadership shift that helped Chris end job-site chaos Why chaos-based production, reactive workflow, and owner bottlenecking run deeper than "ops problems" The tools and systems that create operational clarity, predictable weeks, and scalable leadership If...
2025-12-02
22 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The CEO Shift Starter Kit: The 5 Systems Every Scalable CEO Must Have
The core systems that stabilize your time, your money, your team, and your leadership. In this powerful identity-shifting episode, Carol Surbey walks you through the 5 foundational systems every service-based CEO must have in place to scale sustainably. In this powerful identity-shifting episode, Carol Surbey walks you through the 5 foundational systems every service-based CEO must have in place to scale sustainably. Discover the real identity gap between "operator" and "CEO," and learn how to install the rhythms, structures, and leadership habits that create calm, clarity, and consistent revenue. Carol breaks down: The...
2025-11-23
14 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Delegation That Actually Works: The System That Frees CEOs
Most CEOs don't struggle because their team can't handle more — they struggle because the structure isn't there to support true ownership. If everything still runs through you… If decisions, approvals, and client issues keep landing back on your desk… This episode will change how you lead. I'm breaking down the 5-Part Delegation Framework™ I teach inside my Team Coaching Program — the same system that helps overwhelmed CEOs shift from firefighting to freedom. You'll learn how to delegate in a way that transfers outcomes, not tasks, and how to build a culture where your...
2025-11-21
16 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Why Burnout Is a System Problem — Not a You Problem
You're not burned out because you're broken. You're burned out because your business is too dependent on you — not the systems that should be carrying the weight. In this episode, Carol breaks down how burnout sneaks into your operations, your team, and your time — and why it's not something you can "self-care" your way out of. You'll discover: Why burnout is actually a business model issue The 5 hidden sources of burnout in your business How to reclaim your energy through simple system shifts What it really mean...
2025-11-11
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
You're Not Out of Time — You're Out of Structure: Reclaim 10+ hours a week with this CEO blueprint.
If your week feels like a blur of meetings, fires, and unfinished to-dos — this episode is your turning point. You don't need more time. You need better structure. In this power-packed episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol reveals the root cause of time stress for business owners: lack of systems. Discover how her CEO Time Leverage Blueprint replaces reactive chaos with calm, structure, and sustainable leadership rhythms. You'll learn: ✅ Why "time management" advice keeps failing you ✅ The 3-bucket mapping method that reclaimed 12+ hours for a creative agency CEO ✅ How to i...
2025-11-05
08 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Turning Offboarding Into Your Next Sale
Most CEOs think offboarding is the end of a project. But what if it was your best chance to create another sale? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, we reveal the 4C Framework to turn your offboarding into a repeatable revenue system—without adding extra work to your plate. You'll learn how to: ✅ Close client projects with confidence ✅ Celebrate wins in a way that cements trust ✅ Capture effortless testimonials and referrals ✅ Continue the relationship without feeling "salesy" Whether you're a consultant, coach, agency, or service pro—this s...
2025-11-02
08 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Stop Repeating Yourself: Systemize Once, Deliver Forever
If you're constantly answering the same questions, redoing tasks, or stuck explaining how your business works—you don't have a delegation problem, you have a systems gap. In this episode, Carol walks you through how to create your Delivery SOP Vault—a powerful tool to systemize your client delivery and finally free yourself from being the bottleneck. In this episode, you'll discover: The mindset shift around SOPs (they're leverage, not red tape) What to include in your Delivery SOP Vault (with real examples) A simple 3-step SOP starter method usin...
2025-10-26
16 min
The Radiant Edge with Wendy Burge
Reclaiming Authority & Sustainable Visibility
The Radiant Edge Podcast — Episode 8Title: Reclaiming Authority & Sustainable Visibility (Live from the Lead with Authority Masterclass, August 8, 2025 Host: Carol Surbey and Guest: Wendy Burge Runtime: Approx. 25:13 min Release Date: October 22, 2025Episode Summary:Recorded live at the Lead with Authority Masterclass on August 8, 2025, hosted by Carol Surbey (Carol Surbey Consulting), this conversation is a masterclass in leading your business without losing yourself. Wendy unpacks how experts accidentally outsource their authority to trends and “shiny-object” strategies—and how to reclaim it through structure before strategy, right-sized offers, and visibility that doesn’t burn you out. You’l...
2025-10-23
25 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Onboarding Like a Pro: Setting Up for Client Wins
Are you losing clients before you even deliver your first result? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, host Carol Surbey breaks down how to transform your onboarding process into a high-converting, trust-building client experience from Day One. 💡 Inside this episode: The 4-part onboarding system that increases retention Real stories of what works—and what fails Tools like Dubsado, Loom, and ClickUp to streamline onboarding Mindset shifts to overcome resistance and scale smoothly 🎯 Your CEO Challenge: Audit your onboarding and upgrade just one piece this week to...
2025-10-17
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Hustle to Systems: Build Client Journeys That Scale Without Burnout
eeling stuck on the hustle hamster wheel? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, we break down why hustle might be killing your growth — and how mapping a strategic client journey can unlock consistent sales, better retention, and true scalability. 🚀 You'll discover: Why hustle leads to chaos, not consistency The 5 stages of a client journey (and where most businesses break down) How to fix the bottleneck costing you the most revenue Real-life shifts from hustle to systems (including my own) 3 simple action steps to start build...
2025-10-07
09 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The CEO's Delegation Mindset: Letting Go Without Losing Control
Ever handed off a task… only to take it right back? You're not alone — and it's not about systems. It's about identity. In this episode, Carol Surbey gets honest about the emotional resistance CEOs face when it comes to letting go — and what to do when your desire for perfection is killing your growth. Inside: • Why "delegation whiplash" is real — and how to end it • The 3 safeguards that give you control without micromanaging • The identity shift that unlocks team trust and scalable results • A client story that proves: letting go = doubling revenue...
2025-10-04
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Delegation Without Drama: Tools & Rhythms That Keep Things Moving
Delegation shouldn't feel like babysitting. And yet, for most CEOs, handing off a task feels like playing hot potato — things bounce back half-done, late, or needing a redo. In this episode, Carol Surbey breaks down how to design delegation so it actually works. She shares her Conveyor Belt of Clarity — a system of async rhythms, simple tools, and the 3Ws delegation method — so you can empower your team and stop being the bottleneck. You'll discover: Daily, weekly, and end-of-day async rhythms that keep work moving The tools that make delegation frictionless (Loom...
2025-10-01
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Onboarding Without Babysitting: Setting Up Your VA for Success
Hiring a VA should be the moment you finally breathe easier — but too often it feels like more work instead of less. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down her 7–30–90 Onboarding Framework so you can set up your VA for success, stop babysitting, and start scaling. You'll discover: The #1 mistake CEOs make when hiring support How to structure the first 7, 30, and 90 days Why org charts and KPIs matter just as much as task lists How to shift your VA from doing tasks → owning o...
2025-09-18
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Job Description to Scorecard: Building Roles That Deliver Results
In this week's episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol reveals the missing piece in most small business hiring systems: accountability and flow. You'll learn how to: Use job descriptions as the foundation for role clarity Layer in scorecards with measurable KPIs to drive performance Track scorecards simply and effectively without corporate bloat Add the org chart and communication pathways that keep work flowing across departments Real-world examples from bakeries, construction, auto repair, and medical offices show how to turn "helpers" into accountable role-owners who move the...
2025-09-10
16 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Why You Can't Scale Alone The Real Cost of Holding On
rying to scale while holding onto everything yourself? That's the fastest way to burn out. In this episode, Carol Surbey gets real about the fear of delegating, the trap of $10 tasks, and the true cost of doing it all alone. You'll walk away with clarity on why you can't scale without letting go—and a practical challenge to start delegating right now. ✨ Inside this episode: Why delegation feels scary—and why that's actually a good sign The $10 vs. $1,000 task trap that keeps CEOs stuck The hidden cost of holding on (revenue, energy, and team impact) How to shift your identity from d...
2025-09-01
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Consistency That Converts: Create a Monthly Visibility Rhythm
Is your visibility strategy draining you? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, I'm sharing how to finally get consistent with your marketing—without sacrificing your sanity. You'll learn my simple 4-Week Visibility Rhythm that works for all types of service-based businesses, from brick-and-mortar shops to agencies and consultants. This isn't about going viral. It's about showing up strategically, in a way that feels sustainable—and actually leads to results. 🎯 What We Cover: Why random visibility = random results The Visibility Filter: Aligning energy, authority, and lead fl...
2025-08-27
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Thought Leader Energy: You Don't Need a Giant Audience
"Authority is earned by helping people think differently—consistently." What if the path to growing your business wasn't about chasing followers, pumping out more content, or showing up everywhere at once? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey shares a radical reframe for service-based business owners who are tired of doing it all. You'll learn how real authority is built—not through hustle or hacks—but through clarity, consistency, and trust. ✅ You'll discover: The mindset shift from content creator to conversation leader How to craft a "Movement...
2025-08-18
17 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Simple Lead Generation System for CEOs
If your business depends on referrals, luck, or showing up everywhere just to stay visible—you're going to want to hit play on this one. In this episode, Carol breaks down a smarter, simpler way to generate leads by designing a repeatable Lead Engine—built around your strengths, your values, and your energy. Whether you're a brick-and-mortar business owner or a service-based CEO, you'll learn how to: ✅ Stop leaking leads and start leading conversations ✅ Map out a visibility system that actually works ✅ Invite clients consistently—without feeling salesy ✅ Build a business that...
2025-08-13
09 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The Authority Shift – From Invisible to In-Demand
"When your message is clear, clients come to you already trusting your value." If your business does incredible work—but you still feel like the best-kept secret in your industry or community—this episode is your starting point. Whether you run a local service business, a clinic, a trades company, or a boutique brand, this episode will help you: ✅ Understand why visibility alone isn't driving demand ✅ Clarify your go-to message pillars to become known in your space ✅ Connect your personal story to your brand authority ✅ Build a referral-friendly reputation your clients can easily r...
2025-08-07
09 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Franken-Business to Focused Offer Suite
In this episode, I'll show you how simplifying your offers can create more clarity, better clients, and fewer delivery headaches—especially if you run a brick-and-mortar or hands-on service business like a bakery, cleaning service, plumbing company, agency, or auto shop. You'll learn: ✅ How to identify if you're stuck in a Franken-business model ✅ A simple 3-tier Offer Suite framework that works for real-world service businesses ✅ Real examples from bakers, mechanics, tourism guides, and more ✅ The Power Habit that protects your time and team: "Protect Your Yes" ✅ How to shift from reactive to scalable—wit...
2025-07-28
09 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Thought Leader Energy: You Don't Need a Giant Audience
In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down why visibility ≠ authority—and how service-based CEOs can grow their brand, impact, and income by dialing in their Message Map instead of chasing the algorithm. You'll learn: ✔️ Why repetition isn't lazy—it's leadership ✔️ How to build your 3–5 core message pillars that anchor your visibility ✔️ What to say no to so your content and voice build traction ✔️ How one small-audience CEO closed $20K clients with a clear message ✔️ The power habit that protects your energy and amplifies your voice If you're a service-based...
2025-07-28
10 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Stop Selling Time—Start Selling Transformation
Why packaging outcomes is the #1 shift to reclaim energy and increase income If your business model feels heavy, scattered, or stuck in client-by-client chaos—this episode is for you. Carol Surbey breaks down why selling time keeps service-based CEOs trapped—and how shifting to packaged, outcome-based offers will free your calendar, your team, and your income. ✅ What we cover today: — The hidden cost of customization — Real-world example: From hourly trap to scalable success — How to build your outcome-based Offer Suite — Power Habit Spotlight: Protect Your Yes — How pricing for transformation builds client trust and scales your business Join The Scalable CEO Aca...
2025-07-14
09 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Stop Selling Time: How to Package Transformation and Scale with Ease
If you're still charging by the hour, customizing every offer, or trading your time for every dollar… you're not scaling—you're surviving. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol breaks down the real reason your business still feels heavy—even when you're booked out—and how to shift from selling time to selling transformation. You'll learn: ✅ Why time-based pricing keeps you stuck in delivery chaos ✅ The power of packaging outcomes, not hours ✅ How to create offers that scale with your energy—not against it ✅ What makes transformation-based offers more profitable and ful...
2025-07-08
07 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Scaling Isn't About Doing More: It's About Leading Differently
Feeling stretched thin by complexity in your business? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, we're simplifying the chaos—without sacrificing growth. Discover why complexity is the silent killer of scalability, and how removing operational friction can unlock more time, energy, and momentum. Whether you're offering too many services, constantly customizing delivery, or reacting to everything around you—this episode gives you permission (and a plan) to streamline. You'll learn how to audit complexity, reclaim control, and lead with intention. 🎯 Want more clarity, structure, and systems that actually scale? Join us inside The Scalabl...
2025-07-03
22 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Simplify to Scale: Protect Your Time, Protect Your Business
If your calendar is full, your offers are scattered, and your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open—you don't need more tools or time. You need simplification that scales. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down four powerful simplification shifts that help you scale with clarity, protect your time, and lead with vision—not just effort. You'll hear real coaching stories, practical tools, and the deeper mindset reframes that every service-based CEO needs to stop spinning and start scaling. ✨ Learn how to move from reactive busyness to intentional leader...
2025-06-24
22 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Take Charge Now: Master Calendar Delegation
Still clinging to your calendar like it's a lifeline? This episode is your permission slip to let go—without losing control. Carol breaks down how to delegate your calendar in a way that protects your time, your priorities, and your leadership role as a service-based CEO. You'll learn a repeatable 3-zone delegation system, the decision matrix your team needs to follow, and why delegation is not about disappearing—it's about leading differently. 💡 Want the exact framework we talked about today? Grab the free CEO's Time Leverage Blueprint and join a community of business owners who are...
2025-06-17
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Is your calendar helping you lead—or is it burning you out?
In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down how to create a Weekly CEO Rhythm that simplifies your operations, protects your time, and restores your mental clarity. If your weeks feel reactive, scattered, or non-stop, this episode will walk you through five foundational rhythm shifts to take back control—without adding more to your plate. 💡 Learn how to anchor CEO Time, batch your tasks, install reset rituals, and protect your time like a true leader. 🎁 Grab your free CEO Time Leverage Blueprint at www.thescalableceoacademy.com to implement what you learn today—an...
2025-06-09
07 min
The No Bullsh*t Podcast For Contractors
370% Increase in Sales—Here’s How a GC Did It ft. Mark Davies & Carol Surbey | Episode #206
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Davies, owner of Davies General Contracting, who went from overwhelmed and reactive to calm, confident, and in control.With the support of his PFC coach Carol, he finally faced the financials, stepped up as a real leader, and took his business (and mindset) to a whole new level.And if after watching this you're ready to shift out of survival mode and lead your business with clarity and control...Use the link below to book a no-bullsh*t strategy call with me. We'll build a plan around your...
2025-06-09
44 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Why Your Calendar Is Your First Scaling System
If you're overwhelmed, reactive, and stuck in the weeds of your business — this episode is your wake-up call. Your calendar isn't just a planner — it's your first system of scale. In this week's episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol walks you through how to reclaim your time, shift into strategic leadership, and install the very first system every scaling CEO needs: calendar control. ✔️ Learn the Calendar Color Code Audit ✔️ Identify hidden energy leaks ✔️ Shift from manager to time owner ✔️ Reclaim space for high-leverage work that actually grows your business 🎁 Grab the CEO Time Leverage Bluep...
2025-06-02
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Simplify to Multiply: Reclaiming Time, Energy & Profit by Clearing the Chaos
If your calendar is full but your bank account is thin, it's time to get honest about what's really draining your profit. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey unpacks how operational clutter—not pricing, not marketing—is often the hidden culprit behind stagnant growth and mental burnout. You'll learn how to clean up your calendar, simplify your systems, and start treating simplicity as the profit strategy it truly is. We're closing out May's focus on financial transformation with a bold reminder: Complexity costs. Simplicity scales. 🎁 Want to reclaim your ti...
2025-05-26
12 min
Dynamic Women®
Redefining Leadership: Real Stories from Women Who Lead with Gigi Blair, Karen Ta, and Carol Surbey
Are you a female leader or wanting to expand and move into more of a leadership role?Then the best way that you can do that is by learning from other female leaders. Today you're going to listen to this episode where our host, Diane Rolston, interviews three amazing women who are not only leaders, but leadership authors - Gigi, Carol and Karen. Here are the questions our guests answer:Can you share a pivotal moment in your leadership journey that shaped your perspective on leadership?Have you faced any resistance or biases in y...
2025-05-20
32 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Delegation Mastery: Freeing Yourself to Lead
If you're still the one solving every problem, approving every decision, and juggling all the moving parts—this episode is your wake-up call. In Delegation Mastery: Freeing Yourself to Lead, Carol Surbey unpacks five critical shifts that help service-based business owners stop over-functioning and start leading. You'll learn how to delegate without dropping the ball, build trust through clarity (not control), and finally reclaim your time to operate like the CEO your business truly needs. ✅ Want access to powerful delegation tools and a supportive community of business owners learning how to scale sustainably? Join The...
2025-05-19
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The CEO's Weekly Ritual: Mastering the 5-Minute Financial Check-In
What if just 5 minutes a week could give you more peace of mind, cash clarity, and decision-making power than anything else in your business? In this episode, Carol Surbey breaks down the 5-minute financial check-in ritual every CEO needs to implement. It's simple, actionable, and radically effective — especially for service-based business owners who want to scale without spinning in stress. You'll learn the real reason we avoid looking at our numbers, how to shift from shame to strategy, and why checking in with your cash weekly will change how you lead. → Ready to impl...
2025-05-12
14 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
From Growth to Profit: Building a Business That Pays You
Is your business bringing in revenue—but not paying you like the CEO you are? In this powerful kickoff episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down the crucial difference between growth and profit—and the five game-changing shifts you need to finally start paying yourself first. Whether you're stuck in survival mode, juggling too many offers, or drowning in custom client work, this episode gives you the roadmap to build a business that funds your life—not drains it. Download your free CEO Shift Starter Kit at www.thescalableceoacademy.com and start turning growth into r...
2025-05-05
14 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Price for Profit: 5 CEO Shifts to Stop Undercharging and Start Scaling
If your business only works when you're working, it's time for a change. 🚀 In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, we're talking about the systems your business needs to scale sustainably—without chaos, without burnout, and without you being the bottleneck. I'll walk you through the five essential system shifts that transform your business from dependent and draining to structured and scalable. Plus, you'll hear real-world client stories, coaching insights, and a simple challenge to help you start building freedom through systems—one intentional step at a time. 🎯 In this episode, you'll learn: Why sca...
2025-04-29
11 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Buried in the Business: How to Work ON It—Not Just In It!
If your days are filled with client work, admin tasks, and nonstop problem-solving—you don't have a business, you have a job. And you're the most overworked employee on payroll. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol Surbey breaks down the real reason you're stuck in the grind—and how to escape it. You'll learn the 3 critical CEO shifts that help overwhelmed service-based business owners reclaim their time, energy, and vision. ✨ Inside this episode: ✔️ Why working harder isn't the answer (and what is) ✔️ How to carve out non-negotiable CEO time ✔️ The mindset blocks...
2025-04-21
10 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
The Shift You've Been Avoiding: Why Systems Aren't Optional Anymore
Still stuck in fire-fighting mode? Feeling like the most expensive employee in your own business? In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, Carol pulls back the curtain on the 5 powerful CEO shifts every service-based business owner needs to make to stop spinning their wheels and start scaling with structure. But here's the twist—it's not just about systems. It's about identity, fear of letting go, and reclaiming your role as the visionary leader. Whether you're still buried in client work or just starting to build your team, this episode will show you how to sh...
2025-04-14
16 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
5 Powerful CEO Shifts That Scale Your Business Without Breaking You
If your business depends on you doing everything, you don't own a business—you own a job. And scaling? It'll only magnify the chaos if you don't shift how you lead. In this episode of The CEO Shift Show, I'm walking you through 5 powerful CEO shifts that will help you escape firefighting mode, remove yourself as the bottleneck, and finally start scaling sustainably—with systems that support you. We'll cover: The real reason growth feels so overwhelming How to stop being the default decision-maker Why your mindset—not your revenu...
2025-04-08
12 min
The CEO Shift Show – Build, Scale & Thrive in Business
Stop the Spiral: Make Clearer CEO Decisions Without Overthinking
In this very first episode, I'm kicking things off by pulling back the curtain on why I started this podcast, who it's for, and what kind of shifts we'll be making together — from mindset to leadership to systems. If you've built a business that looks successful from the outside but secretly feels like it's running you, you're in the right place. 💥 We're talking about: Why your business feels heavier than it should The real reason growth can feel chaotic (and how to fix it) What it means to step into...
2025-03-29
08 min
Manifestation & Money
Using Intuition to Build a Thriving Business with Carol Surbey | Strategy, Alignment & Manifestation 🔮💼✨
Can trusting your intuition really help you build a successful business? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Carol Surbey, business coach and strategist, to talk about blending practical business strategies with intuitive decision-making for next-level success. 🚀 Carol shares how she helps entrepreneurs simplify business growth, trust their instincts, and make decisions that align with their bigger vision—without getting stuck in perfectionism or overthinking. We dive into manifestation, trusting the process, and how small adjustments lead to massive results over time. If you're an entrepreneur looking to scale with more ease, clarity, and alignment—this is...
2025-03-04
37 min
Bitslap with KBC | WFMU
Xmas 37 from Dec 21, 2024
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks - "Carol of the Bells" Metro - "Eleven Days Before Xmas" wq128 - "We Do a Xmas" BellRays - "Gimme Some Funk for Xmas" Jimmy Jules & the Nuclear Soul System - "Xmas Done Got Funky" Stan Kenton - "What is a Santa Claus" DJ Cummerbund - "Making a List" Nervous Norvus - "I'm Waiting Up for Santa Claus" Pat Ballard - "Hurry Up Santa Claus" Richard Robinson, Tenor - "Mr Santa Claus" Tim Dinkins - "Just a Little Birdie in the Cuckoo Clock" Zolli's...
2024-12-22
1h 40
Dynamic Women®
Teeter Totter Leadership: Evolving from Hands-On Operator to Strategic CEO with Carol Surbey
Have you been feeling like you are too much in the day-to-day of your business, that you are the technician and you need to step into that leadership role? Then you're going to want to listen to this episode because our host, Diane Rolston, interviews Carol Surbey, and she will give you some tangible strategies to implement right away.Don’t miss as Carol shares:Who she is and what she is passionate aboutThe meaning of the term she coined, "teeter totter leadership"The key challenges small business owners face, specifically when trying to tra...
2024-12-10
34 min
The No Bullsh*t Podcast For Contractors
Create the Right Vision for Your Business with Coach Carol Surbey - Ep #148
Are you looking for ways to GROW and SCALE your own trades business? 👀 You're not alone. If this is your top priority, we have what you need. We'll teach you how to get there with concrete advice and actionable insights to help you achieve your goals. 🤩🤩🤩 We have Coach Carol Surbey here with us today on our No BS Podcast for Contractors, and in this episode, we will cover a simple framework of how to set goals in your business and start making progress on them right away. We'll share more i...
2022-12-07
37 min
Podcast de iPop Radio
Jukebox Gumbo #60- 25Diciembre2020 (Especial Navidad 2020)
Como ya empieza a ser tradición en la emisora y en el programa, cada Nochebuena y Navidad, el programa lo dirige y presenta Hotfoot Santa Claus, y este año Mrs. Claus se une al programa más irreverente de Navidad de iPOPfm. Han sonado: 01. Shoo & The Raindrops - Jingle Bells Stomp 02. The Marquees - Santa Done Got Hip 03. Lillian Briggs - Rock 'N' Roll-Y Poly Santa Claus 04. Carol Jarvis - Red, White, Jolly All Over 05. Jody Levins And His Boys - Jingle Bells Boogie 06. Robert White And Candy Mountain Boys - It's Hillbilly Christmas (Every Saturday) 07. Marvin Rainwater - G...
2020-12-25
58 min