Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Are you a lazy entrepreneur who wants to work smarter, not harder? If so, you’re in the right place!
Hosted by Kristy Yoder, CEO of SmartVAs and Meet5starVAs, this podcast is all about leveraging delegation, automation, systems and virtual assistants to scale your business efficiently—without doing everything yourself.
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Kristy moved to the U.S. and grew her agency from a one-person operation to 70+ team members. Her business 10x’d within three months of hiring her first virtual assistant, and now she’s on a mission to help other overwhelmed entrepreneurs experience the same success.
Each episode dives into proven strategies for delegation, outsourcing, automation, and productivity, featuring expert insights and real-world success stories.
So, if you’re ready to achieve more by doing less, subscribe to Lazy Entrepreneur podcast and start building a business that runs without you doing it all!
Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 240: How Leaders Should Think About AI in Business Today With Aaron Battista
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AI is everywhere right now — but are businesses relying on it too much?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy interviews Aaron Battista, Managing Partner of Ember Company, about the real impact of AI on leadership, branding, customer experience, and entrepreneurship.
Rather than chasing trends, Aaron shares why founders should focus on building strong teams, authentic brands, and meaningful customer relationships first. This conversation explores where AI can truly help businesses grow — and where human connection still matters most.
In this episode, we cover:
- The rise of AI in business and leadership
- Why human intelligence still matters
- How AI affects customer service and brand trust
- The risks of over-automating businesses
- Authentic leadership in a changing economy
- Why strong teams outperform trendy tools
- AI, emotional intelligence, and the future of work
- Building businesses that stay human-centered
Key takeaway:
AI can improve efficiency, but sustainable business growth still depends on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and real human connection.
Guest Links:
- Ember Company: embercompany.co
- LinkedIn: Aaron Battista
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