About Us

Running a tech business is exhilarating but can also be overwhelming—juggling growth, operations, and team dynamics while striving to scale profitably. Karen uses her deep expertise to help business owners simplify complexity, achieve financial clarity, and create thriving, empowered teams. With over two decades of experience, Karen has streamlined systems, aligned financial strategies, and empowered teams to create sustainable, profitable growth through a holistic approach.

As a Business Systems & Profitability Consultant, Karen is dedicated to helping her clients simplify their path to success by elevating their enterprises, energizing their teams, and exceeding client expectations. Her solutions integrate systems, finance, and people to address the unique challenges of small tech businesses. Practical and tailored to your specific business goals, Karen’s approach ensures tangible results that matter.

Drawing on her expertise in leadership, systematization, instructional design, and project management, Karen collaborates closely with business owners and leadership teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Her solutions align systems with strategic objectives, helping clients overcome real-world challenges with clarity and confidence. Her ability to distill complex concepts into user-friendly strategies ensures that even the most intricate processes become manageable and effective.

Karen’s extensive experience includes working with prestigious organizations such as Michigan State University, the State of Michigan, and Fortune 500 companies like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola, and Rockwell Collins. This breadth of experience allows her to translate corporate-level strategies into actionable insights that help entrepreneurs like you overcome obstacles, streamline operations, and achieve scalable growth. This depth of experience equips her with a unique perspective on both corporate and entrepreneurial challenges, enabling her to serve a wide range of clients with exceptional insight and precision.

Karen is also a certified Clear Path to Cash Professional, providing expert cash flow advisory services to help businesses maintain financial stability and maximize profitability. Her advisory services empower clients to make informed financial decisions, ensuring their businesses remain agile and resilient in a dynamic market. Additionally, her insights on business systems and growth strategies have been featured in the Small Business Association of Michigan's Focus publication, further establishing her as a thought leader in her field.

Beyond her client work, Karen actively contributes to professional communities, including the Association for Talent Development, the Project Management Institute, ASCD, and the EOS Rocket Fuel Community. As Chairperson of the Education Work Group for the XR Association, a leading trade association representing the ecosystem of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality companies, Karen helps shape the future of educational technology.

Having experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating startups without established systems, Karen is deeply committed to helping clients overcome similar hurdles. Whether you’re taking your first cautious steps or making bold strides toward growth, Karen works with ambitious tech entrepreneurs and business owners who are ready to streamline their systems, reclaim their time, and scale their businesses profitably. Her supportive leadership and expert guidance ensure your path to success is clear and attainable.

Karen’s philosophy is rooted in the "go-giver" attitude and the principles of servant leadership. She believes in serving others with integrity and leaving every client, team, or organization better than when she arrived. This approach has helped clients achieve transformational outcomes, such as reclaiming valuable time, increasing profitability, and fostering stronger, more motivated teams. This approach inspires her work and ensures that her clients experience lasting, meaningful transformations.

Ready to transform your business? Let’s turn complexity into clarity and growth into profitability. Schedule your free consultation today and discover how tailored strategies can help you reclaim your time, empower your team, and achieve sustainable growth.

Authenticity and Transparency

We believe in fostering an environment of honesty, integrity, and open communication. We value clients who operate with transparency and genuinely care about creating a positive impact in their businesses and the lives of their employees.

Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

We are committed to working with clients who continuously strive for success and are not content with the status quo. Our clients are driven to achieve extraordinary results, both in terms of business growth and personal fulfillment. We support their unwavering dedication to excellence and help them unlock their full potential.

People-Centric Leadership

Our clients recognize that their employees are the heart and soul of their organizations. They prioritize creating a great place to work where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We help our clients cultivate a culture that goes beyond just providing paychecks, focusing on opportunities for personal development, meaningful contributions, and a strong sense of purpose.

Work-Life Harmony

We believe that true success encompasses both professional achievements and personal well-being. Our clients are committed to finding balance and reclaiming their lives outside of work. We support them in creating efficient, scalable systems that allow them to enjoy the fruits of their labor and cherish the moments that matter most.

Infectious Enthusiasm

We gravitate towards clients who approach challenges with a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. Their enthusiasm is contagious, inspiring their teams and driving innovation. We believe that laughter and joy are essential ingredients for building resilient, high-performing organizations and fostering strong, lasting relationships.

Systems
Thinking

We approach problems holistically, considering the interconnectedness of all elements within a system and recognizing that every action has ripple effects throughout an organization. Our solutions are designed to optimize the entire system, not just individual components.

Meet Karen Hairston

Simplify Your Business. Amplify Your Profits.