Meet Karen Hairston

With over two decades of experience in process improvement and training development, Karen Hairston has emerged as a thought leader in systems development, training, people management, and project management. She has discovered her true passion: helping tech entrepreneurs and business owners streamline their systems and achieve sustainable growth. As a Business Systems & Profitability Consultant, she is dedicated to empowering her clients to elevate their enterprises, energize their teams, exceed client expectations, and, ultimately, simplify their path to success.

Drawing on her expertise in instructional design, education, and systematization, Karen takes a holistic approach to systems optimization through the alignment of people, processes, and technology. Leveraging her extensive experience in streamlining organizational processes, Karen collaborates closely with business owners and their leadership teams to simplify systems, enhance operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. She possesses a comprehensive understanding of business processes, technology, and organizational dynamics, enabling her to deliver customized solutions that address unique challenges and objectives. Karen's extensive expertise and real-world experience allow her to distill complex concepts into straightforward, user-friendly solutions.

Throughout her career, Karen has had the privilege of collaborating with prestigious organizations and industry leaders such as Michigan State University, the State of Michigan, and Fortune 500 companies like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola, and Rockwell Collins.

With a Master's degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology, PMP certification, and a track record of developing highly-rated courses for influential organizations like ASCD, Karen has earned recognition, including the prestigious Brandon Hall Gold Medal Award for eLearning.

Karen understands the challenges of working in a startup without established systems, which fuels her commitment to helping her clients achieve their full potential by optimizing their systems and processes. Ready to take your business to the next level? Whether you're taking cautious steps or bold strides, Karen is your go-to guide. With her supportive leadership, expert guidance, and personable communication style, you'll secure and sign more clients, simplify systems and operations, and supercharge scalability and profits.