For High-Achieving Women Entrepreneurs:
You've Built It Alone for Years. You Don't Have to Scale It Alone.
For the woman founder who has been the CEO, the assistant, the marketer, and the bookkeeper, all at once: I'm Karen Brown. I partner with you to build the calm systems and confident leadership your business needs to grow without you having to do it all.
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If Your Business is Growing. Why Does it Feel Like Chaos?
You're proud of the business you've built from the ground up, but you're exhausted from holding it all together. You've become the bottleneck for every decision, and the thought of taking a real vacation feels impossible. It's a heavy weight to carry alone.
You're drowning in day-to-day tasks, leaving no time for the visionary work you love.
You know you need help, but the thought of hiring and managing a team feels like just another thing to add to your overflowing plate.
Your processes are inconsistent. Some days things run smoothly; other days, you're putting out fires, leading to client issues and refund requests.
You've heard about AI and automation, but it feels too complicated, and you don't have the time or energy to figure it out.
More than anything, you feel isolated. You wish you had a trusted partner to help you think through challenges and share the load.
Let's Build a Business That Serves You, Not Just a Business That You Serve.
Growth doesn't have to mean more work. It means smarter, calmer systems. As your operations and leadership partner, I help you implement my proprietary R.E.A.D.Y. Framework™, a simple, culturally aware system designed for women founders who are ready for sustainable success.
This isn't about adding more tools or complexity. It's about creating peace and space. Together, we will:
The R.E.A.D.Y. Framework™ is my proprietary system for building scalable operations without burnout. It stands for:
Risk: Identify the operational risks that could damage your reputation or revenue.
Efficiency: Streamline workflows to eliminate wasted time and energy.
Alignment: Ensure your systems support your vision and values.
Documentation: Create clear processes so you can delegate with confidence.
Your Leadership: Protect your time for the visionary work only you can do.
This framework is designed specifically for women founders who are ready to lead with clarity and calm.
Find the Real Bottlenecks:
Uncover the hidden operational gaps that are draining your time and energy.
Simplify & Automate:
Install calm, streamlined systems (using AI in a non-intimidating way) that handle the repetitive work for you.
Prepare for Growth:
Build the operational backbone your business needs to scale, so you can hire with confidence and delegate with ease.
Lead with Clarity:
Help you step out of the "doer" role and into your power as a calm, confident CEO.
Your Path to a Calm, Scalable Business
I offer a clear journey with different levels of partnership to meet you exactly where you are.
For the Founder Ready for a Quick Win
The Delegation Sweet Spot Mini-Course
$49 one-time
A self-paced course to help you identify what to delegate first so you can reclaim 5+ hours a week. Perfect if you're feeling overwhelmed but not sure where to start letting go.
What You'll Get:
A workbook with a task audit template
3 short video lessons (15-20 minutes each)
Delegation decision tree
Email templates for working with contractors
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Hire Your Digital Employees
$250 one-time
In this 2-day workshop, for 90 minutes each, we'll build and train custom AI assistants (Digital Employees) for your business that answer client questions, manage information, and handle routine tasks 24/7, so you don't have to.
What You'll Get:
Audit of your current manual tasks
Custom-trained GPTs built specifically for your business
Automation templates and workflows
Training library so you can expand your digital team
60 days of email support
Testimonial: "I had been trying to do this on my own for weeks, and she helped me get it done in a few hours." "Karen was a great support for the vision I have for my coaching business. Her messaging about automating my business resonated with me, and she helped me create a sustainable plan to get started. I had been trying to do this on my own for weeks, and she helped me get it done in a few hours. I highly recommend her services."
— Marie (Barrington) Armitage, MBA, Goal Strategist & Coach
For the Founder Who Needs Clarity on Next Steps
The R.E.A.D.Y. Growth Strategy Report
$695 one-time
A comprehensive, one-time audit of your business that delivers a personalized report and a 90-day roadmap. I'll analyze your operations, identify your biggest bottlenecks, and give you a clear plan for systems, automation, and growth.
What You'll Get:
Complete operational analysis using the R.E.A.D.Y. Framework
Capacity and workload assessment
Workflow and automation recommendations
90-day implementation roadmap
Delivered within 5 business days
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"The Assessment Report saved me hours each week and boosted my confidence in scaling." "I’m thrilled to recommend Karen. Her Assessment Report was clear and insightful, revealing workflow inefficiencies I’d overlooked. Karen’s personalized, actionable recommendations have saved me hours each week and boosted my confidence in scaling. Working with Karen felt like having a trusted partner in my corner."
— Ciara Butler, Founder of Prism & Sable
For the Founder Ready to Implement the Plan (Done-With-You Support)
R.E.A.D.Y. Reset 90-Day Intensive
$997 one-time
You already have the plan from your R.E.A.D.Y. Growth Strategy Report. Now is the time to build the operational backbone your business needs to scale with confidence. This 90-day program gives you structured support to fix your biggest bottlenecks, automate repetitive work, and install the calm systems that help you lead without chaos. This is the action step that turns your strategy into a working, scalable foundation.
What You'll Get:
90 Days of Structured Implementation to build the foundation your business needs to scale.
Your Personalized Assessment using the R.E.A.D.Y. Framework (Risk, Efficiency, Alignment, Documentation, Your Zone of Genius).
Training to build your first AI-powered system (like an automated client intake workflow) to eliminate back-and-forth admin immediately.
A documented 90-day action plan that outlines what to fix first and the specific tools/workflows to use.
The Clarity & Action Guarantee: If you complete the requirements, you will walk away with a documented plan to ensure success.
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For the Founder Ready to Build a Real Team
Hire to Scale Blueprint
$2,500 - $5,000 (price depends on scope of work and complexity), one-time
A personalized, comprehensive hiring strategy delivered within five business days. This is your clear, actionable roadmap for building a team that supports your growth without the guesswork or overwhelm.
What You'll Get:
Detailed analysis of your current workload and capacity
Key roles you need to hire (in priority order)
Job descriptions and hiring timelines
Onboarding and training plans
90-day team-building roadmap
Schedule a Growth Strategy Call!
For the Founder Who Wants a Partner in Implementation
Fractional COO Services
Starting at $5,000/month (6 or 12-month engagement)
A high-touch partnership where I work alongside you as your Fractional Chief Operating Officer. I don't just give you a plan; I help you implement it, manage your projects, develop your team, and provide ongoing leadership coaching.
What You'll Get:
Regular strategic support and decision-making partnership
Hands-on project management and implementation
Team development and leadership coaching
Systems design and operational improvements
Direct access to me for guidance when you need it most
Schedule a Growth Strategy Call!
Not Sure Where to Start?
Take the free 5-minute Scale Smart Assessment and discover:
Your biggest operational bottleneck (the one thing holding you back from growth)
Your readiness score for scaling (so you know exactly where you stand)
Your personalized next step (no guessing, just a clear path forward)
Women founders are using this assessment to get clarity. It's free, takes 5 minutes, and you'll get your results immediately.
Your Partner in the Journey
I'm Karen Brown, and I've been where you are. As a founder, I know the loneliness of being the sole decision-maker and the pressure of feeling like the entire business rests on your shoulders.
My work is more than just strategy; it's a partnership. I specialize in working with women founders over 40, particularly women of color, because I understand the unique cultural and emotional landscape we navigate. My approach is built on trust, lived experience, and a genuine desire to see you build a business that gives you both freedom and financial success.
I don't just give you a plan; I walk the path with you.
"I felt seen, heard, and understood in a way that I hadn't experienced before in a coaching relationship." "From the moment I started working with Karen, I felt seen, heard, and understood in a way that I hadn't experienced before. Her coaching is rooted in empathy and cultural competence, which creates a safe and supportive space for me to explore my goals. She helped me realize that my team was waiting on me to be the leader."
— Robin Kenyetta, Founder & Lead Photographer
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