Season 2: Episode 8 Run Profitable Businesses with Lean Tech Teams, No Employees

August 19, 2025

In this episode of the Home School CEO podcast, Jen Myers interviews Tamsen Horton, who shares her journey from traditional team dynamics to leveraging technology in her online business. Tamsen discusses the importance of understanding tech tools, the balance between human and tech teams, and how to effectively choose and implement technology to enhance business efficiency. She emphasizes the need for clarity in business goals and the integration of technology into both professional and homeschooling environments, ultimately advocating for a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tech.

What you'll learn

Takeaways
Tamsen transitioned from managing teams to using technology to streamline her business.
Understanding tech is crucial for business owners before hiring help.
Tech can replace many roles traditionally filled by human employees.
Clarity in business goals helps in choosing the right tech tools.
Learning tech can be a family affair, integrating it into homeschooling.
Free trials can lead to wasted time and resources if not approached wisely.
Identifying friction points in business can guide tech tool selection.
Tech tools should be viewed as employees with specific roles.
The evolution of tech has made it easier to learn and implement.
Investing time in understanding tech upfront can minimize overwhelm later.

Meet your host - Jen

With 20 years of entrepreneurship and homeschooling experience, I am on a mission to help entrepreneurs successfully homeschool their kids WHILE running a profitable business.

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