From Busyness to Business: Scaling Smarter with AI, Delegation & CEO Strategies

The Richer Geek

Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, and today we are joined by business strategist and 7-figure entrepreneur mentor Kareen Walsh! Kareen shares how she transitioned from self-employed consultant to scaling a thriving business that runs on just 10% of her time—while generating massive ROI. She reveals the keys to shifting from a "busyness" trap to true business ownership, leveraging your zone of genius, and implementing smart delegation strategies.

Discover Kareen’s EVOLVE methodology for sustainable growth, the power of automation and AI in scaling, and her groundbreaking Hey Kareen® AI App, designed to provide on-demand coaching. Learn how to identify your role as a CEO—whether you’re a Creator, Entrepreneur, or Operator—and build a business that aligns with your vision while setting yourself up for long-term success.

In this episode, we’re discussing…

• Busy-ness vs. Business: Many entrepreneurs are trapped in "busy-ness" rather than actually running a business. The key is shifting from doing everything yourself to strategically leading and scaling.

• The Power of Delegation: If a task isn’t worth your time financially or energetically, delegate it. Entrepreneurs often resist letting go, but leadership means oversight, not micromanagement.

• Scaling with Strategy: Kareen challenged herself to reach seven figures using only 10% of her time. The shift? Thinking like a business owner rather than a service provider.

• The Fulfillment Factor Exercise: List and rank tasks by how much they fulfill you (1-10). Keep tasks above an 8, delegate anything below a 7, and eliminate tasks under a 5.

• Leveraging AI & Automation: Entrepreneurs don’t have to do everything manually. Automation, AI, and virtual assistants can free up time to focus on high-impact work.

• Coaching & Mentorship is Essential: Even successful business leaders continue learning and hiring mentors to gain perspective and grow.

• Scaling Impact with Innovation: Kareen created Hey Kareen® AI App to serve more people without stretching herself too thin, showing that growth comes from innovation, not just hard work.

Resources from Kareen Walsh

LinkedIn | Instagram | Hey Kareen®

Resources from Mike and Nichole

Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide | Franchise With Bob