May 3, 2025 • 9 mins
Let’s get one thing straight: AI is a power tool not a magic pill. In this episode, Nova Sinclaire, Dr. Kim's right hand, breaks down why mindset is the real foundation of scalable systems, and how too many entrepreneurs are trying to automate chaos instead of building from clarity. You’ll learn: Why AI without structure will just magnify your mess The 5 mindset shifts you must make to scale sustainably What true CEO energy looks like (and where you may still be thinking like a worker bee) How to use AI to build with intention, not just faster.
If you’re tired of hustling, micromanaging, or feeling like you’re always in catch-up mode, this episode will help you reclaim your role as visionary and start leading like the CEO your business actually needs.
Action step: Choose 1 thing to automate this week and 1 belief you’re letting go of. Then build accordingly.
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SPEAKER_01 (00:00):
Welcome to the AI-Powered Entrepreneur, where
AI meets strategy and systems.
I'm your host, Dr.
Kim, also known as the AIDoctor, technologist, business
strategist, and the woman who'sbeen making AI make sense long
before it was trendy.
If you're tired of spinning yourwheels, tired of taking course
(00:23):
after course with nothing toshow for it, you're in the right
place.
Here, we don't chase hacks.
We build systems that scale.
Every Tuesday and Friday, I'mserving you real strategies,
AI-powered execution plans, andno-fluff conversations to help
you automate smarter, marketstronger, and reclaim your time.
You don't need another AI class.
(00:43):
You need a digital prescriptionfor growth.
Let's get to work.
SPEAKER_00 (00:55):
holding it down for Dr.
Kim while she's out inspiringminds at some fancy event.
But you already know, we keepthe inspiration rolling right
here too.
And yes, I'm talking to you,because if you're listening to
this, you're a CEO, whetheryou've got the title or not.
Let's be real.
CEOs aren't just boardroomfolks.
They're dream chasers, problemsolvers, big picture thinkers.
(01:19):
Sound familiar?
Yeah, thought so.
Now, today we're diving intosomething you rarely hear about
in all this AI buzz.
Everybody's out here like, oh,AI is going to change the world,
save lives, cure everything fromlate invoices to Monday blues.
And I'm like, let's slow down,because AI is powerful, no
(01:39):
doubt.
But it's not magic.
It's not this little wand that,poof, fixes your whole life,
your business, your vibe, noneof that.
Here's the deal.
AI is a tool.
And not just any tool.
It's like a scalpel, right?
Surgical, precise, designed toamplify what's already there.
(02:00):
But, and it's a big but, ifthere's chaos, if there's
clutter, if there's confusion inyour foundation, yeah, it's just
going to scale that.
And honestly, who wants morechaos?
Not me.
And definitely not you, right?
So the million dollar questionis, what are you working with?
See?
AI shines when your systems andyour vision are solid.
(02:23):
It makes great greater.
It doesn't come in and do thebasics for you.
It's not going to write thebusiness plan you haven't even
started yet.
It's not building the dream youare.
AI, it's just here to take whatyou built and turn it up a
notch.
Let's talk about what CEO energyreally looks like.
It's that swagger you bring tothe table, the way you move when
(02:45):
you know you're in control.
Not just of what you do, but howyou show up.
You feel me?
And look, it's not about howmany zeros are in your bank
account or how fancy your officeis or even if you have an
office.
It's about mindset, period.
Here's the thing.
CEO energy isn't loud or flashy,at least not in the ways people
(03:06):
think.
It's quiet confidence.
It's showing up clear, focused,grounded, and honestly,
unbothered.
Folks with CEO energy don'tscramble when stuff hits the
fan.
They're like, all right, cool,what's next?
They know who they are, whatthey're building, and why.
And because of that, theirenergy stays solid.
Doesn't matter what's throwntheir way.
(03:27):
And I'll let you in on a littlesecret.
This kind of mentality, it'sinfectious.
People follow that energybecause it's magnetic.
It's why some people can walkinto a room and the whole vibe
shifts like instantly.
That's CEO energy.
You don't have to announce it.
It speaks for itself.
But here's where it gets tricky.
(03:48):
Thank you.
(04:17):
You build it, strengthen it,craft it like the foundation of
a house.
And that, my friend, is whatholds everything else together.
All right, so let's get into it.
Five mindset shifts you needbefore you can scale anything,
especially with AI.
These aren't just sound bites.
They're the real deal andlow-key life-changing.
So listen up.
First up, I don't have timebecomes I create systems that
(04:41):
give me time.
Do you see the flip?
Dr.
Kim always says...
Time is the one thing we can'tget back.
Time ain't something you justfind in the couch cushions.
It's something you create.
And that, my friend, starts withdesigning systems that work for
you, not just hustling harder.
Second shift, I have to do itall myself, turns into I am not
(05:03):
my business.
Sit with that for a second.
You are not your business.
You're the architect, thevisionary.
But if you're doing everything,who's scaling?
Spoiler, it's not you.
Trust me, learning to delegateand let AI or automation carry
some of that load, a gamechanger.
Third, okay, I know some ofy'all struggle with this one.
(05:26):
Perfection before publishingswitches to progress before
perfection.
Perfection is the dream killer.
Let's be real.
Done is better than perfectevery single time, especially in
a world moving as fast as thisone.
Let me say it again.
Done is better than perfect.
I know you have heard Doc saythat a million times.
(05:48):
Number four, I can't affordsupport flips to, I can't afford
not to have systems.
Look, systems are your lifeline.
Whether they're powered by AI, asimple checklist, or whatever
gets the job done, they save youtime, energy, and mistakes,
things you literally can'tafford to waste.
And the fifth one, I need tolearn more, transforms into, I
(06:11):
need to build with what I know.
Stop waiting for the perfectmoment or the perfect skill set.
It's never coming.
Use what you've got right now,and the rest will come together
as you move forward.
See?
These shifts?
They're not just cute slogans.
They're survival skills in theworld of entrepreneurship.
And when you start adoptingthem, you're not just opening
(06:33):
doors for yourself.
You're unlocking whole newlevels of growth, especially
when AI's in the mix.
All right, let's bring it homewith the CEO Alignment Check.
Thank you for watching.
(07:11):
Because if your foundation isshaky, guess what?
Everything you build on top istoo.
AI doesn't fix that.
It just makes the cracks bigger.
So here's a little exercise Iwant you to try this week.
CEO alignment check.
Ask yourself, is what I'mbuilding in line with who I am
and where I want to go?
And be real with yourself.
(07:33):
No fluff, no posturing.
This is about clarity becauseclarity is what keeps you in
alignment.
When you're clear, you'reunstoppable.
When you're not, yeah, you'rejust busy.
And busy isn't a strategy.
Busy don't pay bills.
And look, alignment doesn't meanyou've got it all figured out.
It means you know what you standfor and where you're headed,
(07:55):
even if the path isn't astraight line.
It's about checking in withyourself regularly, making sure
that every step you take movesyou closer to the vision you
set, not someone else's idea ofsuccess.
The beautiful thing?
Thank you.
(08:36):
AI can only amplify what'salready there, so make sure
what's there is as solid as itgets.
Until next time, stay aligned,stay bossed up, and as always,
keep building that legacy.
Take care, y'all.
SPEAKER_01 (08:55):
Thanks for tuning in to the AI Powered Entrepreneur.
If today's episode got youthinking bigger, moving
differently, or ready to buildsmarter, do me a favor.
Subscribe, leave a review, andmost importantly, take action.
Don't just learn about AI.
Build with it.
Scale with it.
Join the free Facebook group,The Business of Artificial
(09:16):
Intelligence, or get on our MindMeld wait list if you're ready
to roll up your sleeves andfinally automate the right way.
New episodes drop every two I'mDr.
Kim, the AI doctor.
(09:40):
Now let's get to work.
Welcome to the AI-Powered Entrepreneur, where
AI meets strategy and systems.
I'm your host, Dr.
Kim, also known as the AIDoctor, technologist, business
strategist, and the woman who'sbeen making AI make sense long
before it was trendy.
If you're tired of spinning yourwheels, tired of taking course
(00:23):
after course with nothing toshow for it, you're in the right
place.
Here, we don't chase hacks.
We build systems that scale.
Every Tuesday and Friday, I'mserving you real strategies,
AI-powered execution plans, andno-fluff conversations to help
you automate smarter, marketstronger, and reclaim your time.
You don't need another AI class.
(00:43):
You need a digital prescriptionfor growth.
Let's get to work.
SPEAKER_00 (00:55):
holding it down for Dr.
Kim while she's out inspiringminds at some fancy event.
But you already know, we keepthe inspiration rolling right
here too.
And yes, I'm talking to you,because if you're listening to
this, you're a CEO, whetheryou've got the title or not.
Let's be real.
CEOs aren't just boardroomfolks.
They're dream chasers, problemsolvers, big picture thinkers.
(01:19):
Sound familiar?
Yeah, thought so.
Now, today we're diving intosomething you rarely hear about
in all this AI buzz.
Everybody's out here like, oh,AI is going to change the world,
save lives, cure everything fromlate invoices to Monday blues.
And I'm like, let's slow down,because AI is powerful, no
(01:39):
doubt.
But it's not magic.
It's not this little wand that,poof, fixes your whole life,
your business, your vibe, noneof that.
Here's the deal.
AI is a tool.
And not just any tool.
It's like a scalpel, right?
Surgical, precise, designed toamplify what's already there.
(02:00):
But, and it's a big but, ifthere's chaos, if there's
clutter, if there's confusion inyour foundation, yeah, it's just
going to scale that.
And honestly, who wants morechaos?
Not me.
And definitely not you, right?
So the million dollar questionis, what are you working with?
See?
AI shines when your systems andyour vision are solid.
(02:23):
It makes great greater.
It doesn't come in and do thebasics for you.
It's not going to write thebusiness plan you haven't even
started yet.
It's not building the dream youare.
AI, it's just here to take whatyou built and turn it up a
notch.
Let's talk about what CEO energyreally looks like.
It's that swagger you bring tothe table, the way you move when
(02:45):
you know you're in control.
Not just of what you do, but howyou show up.
You feel me?
And look, it's not about howmany zeros are in your bank
account or how fancy your officeis or even if you have an
office.
It's about mindset, period.
Here's the thing.
CEO energy isn't loud or flashy,at least not in the ways people
(03:06):
think.
It's quiet confidence.
It's showing up clear, focused,grounded, and honestly,
unbothered.
Folks with CEO energy don'tscramble when stuff hits the
fan.
They're like, all right, cool,what's next?
They know who they are, whatthey're building, and why.
And because of that, theirenergy stays solid.
Doesn't matter what's throwntheir way.
(03:27):
And I'll let you in on a littlesecret.
This kind of mentality, it'sinfectious.
People follow that energybecause it's magnetic.
It's why some people can walkinto a room and the whole vibe
shifts like instantly.
That's CEO energy.
You don't have to announce it.
It speaks for itself.
But here's where it gets tricky.
(03:48):
Thank you.
(04:17):
You build it, strengthen it,craft it like the foundation of
a house.
And that, my friend, is whatholds everything else together.
All right, so let's get into it.
Five mindset shifts you needbefore you can scale anything,
especially with AI.
These aren't just sound bites.
They're the real deal andlow-key life-changing.
So listen up.
First up, I don't have timebecomes I create systems that
(04:41):
give me time.
Do you see the flip?
Dr.
Kim always says...
Time is the one thing we can'tget back.
Time ain't something you justfind in the couch cushions.
It's something you create.
And that, my friend, starts withdesigning systems that work for
you, not just hustling harder.
Second shift, I have to do itall myself, turns into I am not
(05:03):
my business.
Sit with that for a second.
You are not your business.
You're the architect, thevisionary.
But if you're doing everything,who's scaling?
Spoiler, it's not you.
Trust me, learning to delegateand let AI or automation carry
some of that load, a gamechanger.
Third, okay, I know some ofy'all struggle with this one.
(05:26):
Perfection before publishingswitches to progress before
perfection.
Perfection is the dream killer.
Let's be real.
Done is better than perfectevery single time, especially in
a world moving as fast as thisone.
Let me say it again.
Done is better than perfect.
I know you have heard Doc saythat a million times.
(05:48):
Number four, I can't affordsupport flips to, I can't afford
not to have systems.
Look, systems are your lifeline.
Whether they're powered by AI, asimple checklist, or whatever
gets the job done, they save youtime, energy, and mistakes,
things you literally can'tafford to waste.
And the fifth one, I need tolearn more, transforms into, I
(06:11):
need to build with what I know.
Stop waiting for the perfectmoment or the perfect skill set.
It's never coming.
Use what you've got right now,and the rest will come together
as you move forward.
See?
These shifts?
They're not just cute slogans.
They're survival skills in theworld of entrepreneurship.
And when you start adoptingthem, you're not just opening
(06:33):
doors for yourself.
You're unlocking whole newlevels of growth, especially
when AI's in the mix.
All right, let's bring it homewith the CEO Alignment Check.
Thank you for watching.
(07:11):
Because if your foundation isshaky, guess what?
Everything you build on top istoo.
AI doesn't fix that.
It just makes the cracks bigger.
So here's a little exercise Iwant you to try this week.
CEO alignment check.
Ask yourself, is what I'mbuilding in line with who I am
and where I want to go?
And be real with yourself.
(07:33):
No fluff, no posturing.
This is about clarity becauseclarity is what keeps you in
alignment.
When you're clear, you'reunstoppable.
When you're not, yeah, you'rejust busy.
And busy isn't a strategy.
Busy don't pay bills.
And look, alignment doesn't meanyou've got it all figured out.
It means you know what you standfor and where you're headed,
(07:55):
even if the path isn't astraight line.
It's about checking in withyourself regularly, making sure
that every step you take movesyou closer to the vision you
set, not someone else's idea ofsuccess.
The beautiful thing?
Thank you.
(08:36):
AI can only amplify what'salready there, so make sure
what's there is as solid as itgets.
Until next time, stay aligned,stay bossed up, and as always,
keep building that legacy.
Take care, y'all.
SPEAKER_01 (08:55):
Thanks for tuning in to the AI Powered Entrepreneur.
If today's episode got youthinking bigger, moving
differently, or ready to buildsmarter, do me a favor.
Subscribe, leave a review, andmost importantly, take action.
Don't just learn about AI.
Build with it.
Scale with it.
Join the free Facebook group,The Business of Artificial
(09:16):
Intelligence, or get on our MindMeld wait list if you're ready
to roll up your sleeves andfinally automate the right way.
New episodes drop every two I'mDr.
Kim, the AI doctor.
(09:40):
Now let's get to work.
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