She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female Leaders

088 | How One Founder Lost a $1.2M Business & What AI Could Have Done To Save It


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 You hit $1.2M in revenue — but $840K comes from one client. One contract. One decision maker. One email away from unraveling everything. 

If more than half your revenue depends on a single client, you’re not free — you’re trapped in golden handcuffs. 

This episode isn’t about losing your biggest client — it’s about building a business where no single client holds your future hostage. With AI as your strategic partner, you can finally protect your revenue, diversify your client base, and scale without starting from scratch.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

  • Why having 70% of your revenue tied to one client is more dangerous than having none at all (and the real story that proves it).
  • My AI-powered, 3-phase diversification plan to reduce dependency without blowing up your business.
  • How to use AI prompts to audit your revenue, find mirror clients, and build scalable systems that protect your future.

This episode at a glance:

“Client concentration above 50% isn’t success. It’s a warning sign.”

“The better your biggest client treats you, the more trapped you become.”

“AI isn’t just efficiency — it’s your risk management system.”

“Your talent doesn’t belong to one client. Protect it with systems that let you grow on your terms.”

“The key to diversification isn’t just finding new clients. It’s building systems so you don’t get trapped again.”

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

  • Free Culture Audit Call
  • Join the AI for Founders Community
  • 10 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Leader – Free Guide

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She's That Founder: Business Strategy, Time Management and AI Magic for Impactful Female LeadersBy Dawn Andrews