In this special episode, Kass and Mike unpack what it really takes to build a business with your life partner—and keep both the company and the relationship thriving. If you’re scaling with a co-founder—or thinking about it—this conversation is your playbook for aligned action and sustainable leadership.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Resources:

Learn more at KassandMike.com

Follow Kass & Mike on Instagram: @kassandmike

Connect with Kass & Mike on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kassandmike

Read Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success by Kass Lazerow & Michael Lazerow

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YgbjUhneqQ2ceadZnhe-A

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

When the money runs tight and the growth keeps calling, how do you fund the next chapter of your business without losing control? In this episode of All Up In Your Business, Kareen helps a CPG founder navigate the realities of raising capital, managing investor relationships, and deciding when to pivot from retail to direct-to-consumer. From broken systems and unpaid invoices to investor storytelling and smart funding strategies, this conversation dives deep into the mindset and structure behind sustainable growth, and how to secure the resources you need without compromising your values.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Connect with Kareen:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kareenwalsh

IG: @therealkareenz

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

Partnerships don’t break because founders “need better communication” — they break when there’s no clarity around who is meant to lead what. In this episode, Kareen Zahr walks you through why every business needs the Creator, Entrepreneur, and Operator energies clearly defined (and what happens when two founders are playing the same role). For anyone tired of picking up the wrong pieces, getting pulled by shiny ideas, or feeling like the business keeps “falling apart” behind the scenes, this episode is a wake-up call: know the business you’re in, know the role you’re meant to play, and then staff and partner from that clarity. The invitation is simple — reflect on what you’re still carrying that isn’t actually yours to hold anymore.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YgbjUhneqQ2ceadZnhe-A

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

Calling your business a “family” might sound loving — but it’s often the reason partnerships break down, resentment builds, and profits quietly leak. Kareen Zahr unpacks why businesses are entities, not emotional systems, and how lack of role clarity, undefined effort, and unspoken expectations erode leadership teams from the inside out. Through a real client story, she illustrates what happens when equity is discussed without operational responsibility, how misalignment shows up on the books, and why structure isn’t the enemy of creativity — it’s what makes sustainable growth possible. This episode is a grounded reminder that clear roles, operating agreements, and exit strategies aren’t cold or transactional — they’re what allow businesses, partnerships, and reputations to stay intact as things evolve.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YgbjUhneqQ2ceadZnhe-A

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kass and Mike, we go deep into the money mindset behind their success—and the freedom it’s allowed them to create. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, start there, then dive in here for the mindset reframe every leader needs.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Resources:

Learn more at KassandMike.com

Follow Kass & Mike on Instagram: @kassandmike

Connect with Kass & Mike on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kassandmike

Read Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success by Kass Lazerow & Michael Lazerow

Learn more about my Magnetic Money Mindset Mastery Workshop

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinesswithKareen

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

When a potential client loves the work but pushes back on the price, it can trigger doubt, over-explaining, or discounting that quietly erodes long-term value. In this episode, Kareen breaks down a smarter approach to service-based negotiation that protects both confidence and revenue. She explores why leading with a premium offer matters, how to adjust scope instead of price, and the hidden cost of negotiating against your own expertise. This conversation brings practical clarity for founders and consultants who want to close aligned deals, sustain their income, and stop questioning what their work is worth.

👉 For more tools, resources, and support for building an aligned business, visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com.

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinesswithKareen

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

In this live coaching session, Kareen works with a multi-million-dollar media founder who’s exhausted, raising three young kids, and ready for an exit—just not the kind that means walking away from everything she built. Kareen helps her separate the desire to step back from the grind from the fear of losing her identity, and together they map out alternative exit paths, from bringing in an operating partner to exploring a corporate acquisition. You’ll hear Kareen identify the founder’s true CEO type, clarify her ideal role, and translate it into a compelling pitch for the right strategic partner. If you’re outgrowing the role you created but still believe deeply in your business, this episode will show you what’s possible beyond burnout.

👉 Want deeper support on your journey? Visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com to get connected.

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinesswithKareen

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo

In this episode, Kareen coaches a founder through the deeply ingrained worthiness stories that show up when it’s time to raise prices or charge for direct access. Together, they unravel how cultural assimilation, visibility wounds, and fear of judgment shape the way women—especially women of color—undervalue their time and expertise. Kareen helps her identify the guilt, the resistance, and the old narratives that make premium pricing feel “pretentious,” even when her business model depends on it. They explore how to honor capacity, set clear value per offer, and design a structure that can scale beyond 200 members without burning out. This conversation is a powerful reminder that worthiness is a leadership skill, and charging for your time isn’t exclusion—it’s sustainability.

👉 Want deeper support on your journey? Visit AllUpInYourBusiness.com to get connected.

Connect with Kareen:

TikTok: @kareenzahr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareenzahr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachKareenZ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkareenz

Website: HeyKareen.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllUpInYourBusinesswithKareen

Download the HeyKareen app: HeyKareen.com/app

Take the CEO Conundrum Quiz: HeyKareen.com/ceo