What happens when both the CEO and the VA oversleep their first meeting… and still end up building a thriving, drama-free working relationship?

In this very special (and final guest!) episode of The Streamlined CEO Podcast, I’m joined by my amazing VA, Deborah Fanth (@dathevirtualassistant). We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business rooted in clarity, systems, and mutual trust—without micromanaging or constant Slack messages.

We’re talking:

• How strong systems make onboarding actually smooth
• Why feedback is neutral (and how we practice that weekly)
• The #1 mistake CEOs make when hiring a VA
• What it’s really like to work with a CEO who values self-awareness and streamlined ops

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to actually work inside a values-driven business (or you’re dreaming of building one), this is your backstage pass.

👀 Links + Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Deborah on IG: @dathevirtualassistant
• Take the Burnout Bottleneck Quiz: https://www.theproductivityimpact.com/bottleneck-quiz
• Get free tools to streamline your business: https://www.theproductivityimpact.com/links

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