What if the thing you’re working hardest for… isn’t the thing that will make your life better?
And what if the people winning in modern entrepreneurship, AI-powered business, online business scaling, productivity automation, business optimisation, and time freedom aren’t the ones grinding more… but the ones leveraging AI for entrepreneurs, AI business tools, workflow automation, systems thinking, time mastery, founder clarity, and automation strategy to buy back time, reduce stress, optimise performance, increase focus, strengthen leadership, and build a life they actually want?
In this episode, Lauren Tickner shares the truth about scaling three seven-figure businesses, scaling sustainably, business clarity, workflow efficiency, and the internal crisis that comes when revenue rises but purpose collapses. She breaks down how AI delegation, AI productivity tools, business systems 2025, client automation, content automation, sales optimisation, dopamine management, entrepreneur psychology, and founder mental health helped her rebuild her time, intentional living, direction, and identity as a leader.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• How AI is replacing “robot work” so entrepreneurs can focus on impact
• Why scaling too fast nearly destroyed Lauren’s business
• The moment she realised money wasn’t the purpose anymore
• How millionaires use AI to build systems that buy back time
• What tasks business owners should automate first
• Why most entrepreneurs are stuck in “junk reps” and busywork
• The emotional cost of success nobody prepares you for
• Why the information age is dead and what we’re competing for now
• The hidden fears that stop people from using AI properly
• The personal crisis that forced Lauren to redefine success
• How to use AI without losing authenticity or personal touch
00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Why Hitting Your Money Goal Won’t Fix Your Life
01:12 – The Question that Forces You to Redefine Your Entire Purpose
01:48 – When Success Feels Empty: What No One Talks About
02:29 – The Hidden Cost of Scaling Too Fast (Most Entrepreneurs Miss This)
03:10 – Will AI Replace Coaches? The Real Answer No One Admits
03:48 – The “Robot Work” That’s Stealing Your Life (Start Automating This First)
04:21 – The Moment AI Gives You Your Time Back (Most Don’t See This Coming)
04:52 – Why Saying “No” Might Be the Most Profitable Move of Your Life
05:25 – The AI Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs in 2025
06:14 – Where 40–80% of Your Week Is Disappearing (Fix This Fast)
07:24 – The 30-Minute Audit That Exposes Your Biggest Business Bottlenecks
08:03 – How AI Handles Clients, Emails & Ops While You Live Your Life
09:14 – Why Your AI Content Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
11:00 – AI vs Human Sales Calls: The Result Will Shock You
11:48 – The Most Dangerous AI Mistake Coaches Make in 2025
13:00 – Information Is Dead. Authority Is the New Currency.
16:31 – The Industry Shift No Entrepreneur Is Ready For
18:46 – November 30, 2022: The Day Online Business Changed Forever
20:05 – The Power of Boredom: How Stillness Creates Your Next Level
With gratitude,
Sam Church
Host, The Transformation Code Podcast
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