You might have already noticed something new this season, Leverage Your Spark is now Elevated. The new name reflects our updated purpose, helping you build a Better Kitchen and Bath Business. In pursuit of this purpose, this season is dedicated to one of the areas that is the most frustrating for design business owners…sales. 😱 The season will bring you insights into sales engagement and also get a transparent view of what goes on behind the sales curtain. We’ll simplify the complex maze of lead stages, discuss system platforms, and more. In each bite-sized, weekly 5-minute episode, we’ll delve into topics like what makes an effective sales system, using scheduling links effectively, leveraging email and interaction tracking to boost client experience...and hey, even demystifying KPIs (you know, how you actually can start to predict sales by looking at what happens before the sale). It's all about working smarter, not harder.Â
Get in Touch! Send us a message.A couple walks into your showroom on a Tuesday afternoon. Six months of Pinterest. A vision. The husband points to the center of the floor and says: "We want a massive ten-foot island. Like that one."And the version of you that needs this sale puts your head down and starts writing.You don't catch the wife's voice getting slightly quieter. You don't hear the word "tight" she used to describe their current kitchen. You're too busy writing down what they asked for to hear what they're telling you.That's the moment you stopped being a consultant and became a stenographer. And a stenographer can't close a design sale.In a design consultation, what people say and what they need are almost never the same. They're describing a feeling, not a floor plan. The only way to catch the difference is to look up — and you can't do that when you're transcribing.In this episode, we walk through heads-up selling: what changes when the recording handles the notes and your full attention goes back to the room.What you'll hear:Why writing in the moment redirects your attention to what they said instead of what they meanHow brain space to visualize catches the clearance problem before it becomes a revision they blame you forWhy "that won't work, here's what will" is the close that gets referralsGet the AI Note-taking Guide → cabinetnotes.comAI Meeting Notes: Save 1 hour of follow-up for every meeting hour & build massive client trust through documented accuracy.
Get in Touch! Send us a message.You're on the job site. Sawdust and drywall. Across from you is a contractor with thirty years of grit under his fingernails — and he's looking at your plans like he's had this argument before and won."We never talked about moving that plumbing. That's gonna cost extra."You think you talked about it. You're almost certain. But he's so completely sure of himself that for just a moment, you wonder if you imagined it.So you fold. You eat the cost. Because you can't prove him wrong.That's not a contractor problem. That's a proof problem. Without a record, the version of events that sticks is always the one told with the most confidence — and confidence is a lot easier to fake than a transcript.In this episode, we walk through the instant replay: the calm, no-argument move that lets you turn the screen and let the facts speak for themselves.What you'll hear:Why imposter syndrome hits hardest when someone challenges you with certainty you can't matchHow a transcript becomes a neutral witness — not a weaponThe exact workflow for getting searchable notes even outside with a circular saw runningGet the AI Note-taking Guide → cabinetnotes.comAI Meeting Notes: Save 1 hour of follow-up for every meeting hour & build massive client trust through documented accuracy.
Get in Touch! Send us a message.It's Sunday night. You're at the dinner table. Your pocket buzzes.You already know before you look.You text back immediately — full response, problem solved. Not because you wanted to. Not because it was urgent. Because somewhere underneath that response was a fear you probably didn't even recognize: if I don't answer right now, they'll think I don't care.That's not dedication. That's insecurity-driven availability.You're not replying because you know everything is handled. You're replying because the only proof you have that nothing was missed lives in your head — and your head has been a little unreliable lately. The Sunday text isn't a client problem. It's a confidence problem. And you can't confidence your way out of it by answering faster.In this episode, we name the Yes Addiction — and show you what searchable confidence actually looks like.What you'll hear:Why availability becomes a substitute for certainty — and how that trap worksThe 15-second move that lets you put the phone face-down and finish dinnerHow a documented system stops the Sunday texts without you ever saying a wordGet the AI Note-taking Guide → cabinetnotes.comAI Meeting Notes: Save 1 hour of follow-up for every meeting hour & build massive client trust through documented accuracy.
Get in Touch! Send us a message.It's 2:14 in the morning. The house is quiet. And you are wide awake — not because of a noise, but because of a question that won't let you go.Did I order the sink base for the Johnson job?You've been doing this for 30 years. But right now, without proof, you feel like a complete amateur.That's not anxiety. That's not age. That's a system that was never designed to hold this much data.A custom kitchen has 400–600 individual decisions in it. You've been using your brain as the only backup — and lying awake at 2 AM terrified one of the drawers is stuck. In this episode, we break down why that happens and the simple recording habit that finally lets you sleep.What you'll hear:Why "pretty sure" isn't a system — and why it's costing you sleepThe real reason your brain won't let go at the end of the dayHow one 30-second habit means you're asleep in 30 seconds insteadGet the AI Note-taking Guide → cabinetnotes.comAI Meeting Notes: Save 1 hour of follow-up for every meeting hour & build massive client trust through documented accuracy.
Get in Touch! Send us a message.It's 2:14 in the morning. You're not awake because of a noise — you're awake because you can't remember if you ordered the sink base for the Johnson job.That's where Season 8 starts.Twenty-six episodes for owners of kitchen and bath design businesses who are running everything out of their heads — and are done paying the price for it. The knowledge, the systems, the client history, the vendor relationships — all of it living in one place: someone's head. And every time anyone takes a vacation, quits, or a client swears you said something you didn't, you feel exactly how fragile that is.One habit changes it. Recording your work — and letting AI do something useful with it.New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the one that's about you.Get the AI Note-taking Guide before Episode 1 drops → cabinetnotes.comAI Meeting Notes: Save 1 hour of follow-up for every meeting hour & build massive client trust through documented accuracy.
Get in Touch! Send us a message.We are in the final episode of the season, wrapping up our comprehensive journey through how to more confidently choose the right software. In the 25 episodes this season, we've explored everything from identifying what's really broken in your business to navigating the AI explosion. And now you are better equipped to meet the crossroads where the right software decisions can make or break your business.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.There's so much noise about AI right now, it's like trying to have a conversation in a construction zone. While the industry is abuzz about AI for design visualization and renderings – which has its place – the real game-changer is happening on the business side. Yet that's exactly where there seems to be the most resistance and confusion.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In this episode, we're going to highlight one of the most stressful moments in business – that panicked realization that you have to change the software you're using. But what if these moments of crisis could become opportunities for strategic decision-making instead?GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In this episode we're tackling one of most consequential software decisions in your business – your architecture design tools. This isn't about comparing feature lists or debating which platform is "best." We'll look at how one cabinet dealer discovered that sticking with familiar software was costing them opportunities they didn't even know existed.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.I'm sharing the story of how one cabinet dealer discovered that reducing email by 30% had nothing to do with email software and everything to do with rethinking how information flows through their business.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.This particular firm had HubSpot CRM sitting in their business like an inherited food processor collecting dust on the counter - infinitely functional and woefully underused due to lack of expertise.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hello and welcome back to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're moving from theory to practice as we see our software selection framework in action. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, welcome to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're talking about the make-or-break element of software implementation that most businesses totally botch – training and support.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, welcome back to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and in this episode we are working through what might be the trickiest part of any software implementation – getting your team excited instead of terrified when you announce "we're changing our systems!"GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome back to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're talking about something that separates the software winners from the software victims in the kitchen and bath industry – implementation planning.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, it's Brandy Lawson with Elevated! Today we're talking about something that's creating both excitement and anxiety in the kitchen and bath industry – artificial intelligence. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, Elevated listeners! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're talking about that moment when your business starts outgrowing your systems.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're talking about something that keeps many business owners up at night - making sure the software you invest in today doesn't become obsolete tomorrow. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson. When was the last time you bought something for one reason, only to discover it solved three other problems you didn't even know you had?GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, welcome back to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and today we're talking money—specifically how to figure out if that shiny new design software is actually worth your hard-earned cash. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome to Elevated! I'm Brandy Lawson, and let's talk about something that causes more sticker shock than the effect of tariffs on cabinetry prices: the real cost of implementing new software in your Kitchen and Bath business.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hello again! This is Brandy your host and you are listening to Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. In this episode we're developing your software "spidey sense." You know that gut feeling you get when you walk into a kitchen that just feels wrong? We're going to build that same intuition for software selection!GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome to Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson and in this episode we're talking about something that can make or break your software success – integrations!GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Well hi there, it's Brandy your host and this is Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. In this episode we're talking about how to not get dazzled by jazzy software features that are about as useful as a kitchen island with no overhang.GET IN TOUCH
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Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, Brandy Lawson here with another episode of Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. In this episode we're going to do something that might make you squirm a little – we're going to put actual numbers to those software headaches you've been living with.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.You're listening to Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson, and in this episode we're tackling the million-dollar question: What's actually broken in your business? Maybe you think you know, and maybe it's not what you think it is.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Brandy Lawson here back with another episode of Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. In this episode we're talking about something that might surprise you – it's not about software features, pricing, or even that framework I shared last week. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.You're listening to Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson and in this episode I'm shining some light on a problem every business owner has, but few actively understand - choosing software.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.I'm Brandy Lawson and this is Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. In this episode you'll learn about the real cost of not using the right software in your business.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.You're listening to Elevated, the snackable, weekly podcast helping Kitchen & Bath Designers build a better business. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson and in this episode I'm shining some light on a problem every business owner has, but few actively understand - choosing software.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey there, it's Brandy, host of the Elevated podcast with a question for you:Ever feel like you're overrun by information about the latest & greatest app or "game-changing" AI tool, but can't really even find the time and attention to try one, much less choose and use one? GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hey hey! Welcome to the final episode of Season 6 of Elevated. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson, and in this episode you'll hear a behind-the-scenes look at how our FieryFX team maximized our experience at 2024 KBIS in Las Vegas using pretty much every AI tool and method we've covered this season.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Ever find yourself struggling to keep up with the whirlwind of thoughts, ideas, and notes that hit you throughout your workday? Keeping everything organized and accessible while making it feel easy is absolutely a challenge. Thankfully, AI is transforming how we capture, store, and share information, making it easier than ever to manage.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.If you've tried this, you might wonder why it feels so impossible to get what you want from the AI bot? Well, first things first—prompt writing is a new skill. It's much like learning to ride a bike. When kids learn to ride, they either start with a strider bike, focusing on balance, or training wheels to work on balance and pedaling with fewer risks.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Hello and welcome again to Elevated, the podcast helping you build a better Kitchen & Bath Design business through innovation and modernization. I'm your host, Brandy Lawson and if you want to master AI this is a key episode for you.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our last episode, we talked about the different ways AI can streamline financial tasks and minimize paperwork. In this episode we're taking those concepts and applying them to a day in the life of a Kitchen & Bath Design business owner who's embraced these innovations. Say hello to Lisa, a designer turned business owner who's juggling many hats to keep her business thriving and growing.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.So far this season we've covered a wide array of areas where AI can help you in running your business. One area we haven't touched on yet is… finances. No better time to talk about how you can be leveraging the hottest bots to make managing your money even easier. In this episode we'll cover how to use modern tools and approaches to manage receipt & expense tracking, mileage and invoices.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our business, we send a lot of routine messages to clients, and most of them need the client to take some kind of action. But here's the thing - these messages don't always originate from the same place. GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In this episode we're getting into the nitty-gritty of using AI for client communications. In our last episode, we talked about how AI can be your wingman in crafting clear, effective messages. Now, let's explore some real-world examples of putting that into practice.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our last episode, we explored how AI can be your efficiency expert in task creation and work summaries. In this episode we're talking about the wild world of client communications and how AI can be your poet laureate in crafting clear, effective messages that keep your projects running smoothly.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our last episode, we explored how AI can be your efficiency expert in task creation and work summaries. Today, we're getting into specifics. how you can use AI to generate tasks in specific project management tools like Monday.com and ClickUp, as well as with ChatGPT or Magai.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our last episode, we explored how AI can be your go-to for summarizing complex information. In this episode we'll explore another minute-freeing application of AI: using it for efficiency in task management and work summaries.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In our last episode, we explored how to use AI to extract the right stuff from meeting summaries. Today's topic is another powerful application of AI: using it as a summarization tool to tackle complex information and make better business decisions.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In the last episode, we explored how AI can help streamline your workflows through formatting shortcuts. In today's episode we are looking at another powerful way AI can save you time and mental energy: extracting key information from meeting recordings.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In the last episode, we explored some real-world examples of applying ethical AI use principles in your business. Today, we're examining another powerful way AI can help streamline your workflows and save you time: formatting.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.In the last episode, we discussed the ethics of using AI and how you can develop your guiding principles for using these exponentially evolving technologies and tools.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.This is Elevated, the podcast all about helping you build a better Kitchen & Bath Design business. I'm Brandy, your host, systems advocate and all around efficiency enthusiast. In this season we are examining the world of Artificial Intelligence as it relates to running your business.GET IN TOUCH
Get in Touch! Send us a message.Welcome back to Elevated, the podcast dedicated to helping you build a better Kitchen & Bath design business. In this episode, we're continuing our exploration of AI-powered image editing and diving into a real-life client story that demonstrates the practical application of these tools.GET IN TOUCH
In this episode of Elevated, we're getting specific about AI image editing with the help of two popular tools: Canva and Photoshop AI.GET IN TOUCH
Welcome back to Elevated, the podcast dedicated to helping you build a better Kitchen & Bath design business. Today, we're exploring the world of AI-powered image editing and how it's revolutionizing the way we create and share visual content.GET IN TOUCH
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