Walking into my first KBiz show in 2023 was a stark contrast to any other show I've attended in Vegas. No, not those kinds of shows. I used to attend the Consumer Electronics Show there every year. It wasn't that the show floor was any less impressive or that there were fewer attendees. Honestly, the attendees at KBiz are far more fashion forward than the tech nerds at CES. The difference was that there were less than 10 technology exhibitors in the whole show. For an industry that prides itself on cutting edge craftsmanship, design, and hardware, I expected more. Why is this industry so behind? It took me a while to figure it out, but I think a big part of the reason is that everyone is very focused on perfecting their craft, but so few are working on their businesses. Change is not just inevitable. It's here. Evolution and embracing AI, automation, apps, and software in the business. No longer optional if you plan on staying in business. The threat and opportunity of AI are real for every industry, but especially the kitchen and bath design business. So many of you are family type operations, either multi generational or just started by people who prioritize good work and purpose. The danger of not creating a business that is both profitable and resilient is that you either go out of business or you get bought by a corporation. When that happens, the big guys eating up all the little guys. The craftsmanship, the very heart of the industry is going to get lost. This season of Elevated is all about improving your profitability and sanity using AI, automation, systems, and workflows. It's time to harness the power of technology to work for you and your business. We'll explore how AI can help you earn more on every project, create economies of scale, add more value to your client projects, and make more money in your custom cabinet design business. Most importantly, we'll show you how to create a more profitable business. One that not only thrives, but also preserves that craftsmanship that makes this industry so extraordinary. This season is both an AI 101 and a deep dive into specific, practical ways you can start leveraging this technology to improve your business and your life. So, you ready to elevate your business with the power of AI? Subscribe now and join me as we embark on this adventure. Like what you heard? Never miss an episode by subscribing. Head over to listentoelevated. com to subscribe or share with a friend. Everyone deserves to have less stress and more impact.