Elevated with Brandy Lawson

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

Welcome back to Elevated, and our season of examining how to use AI in your Kitchen & Bath design businesses. In this episode, we're exploring a topic that can make or break any creative endeavor: getting started. We'll discuss how AI can help you conquer your fear of the blank page and unlock your full creative potential.GET IN TOUCH

Welcome back to Elevated, and our continuing conversation about the practical everyday use of AI for Kitchen & Bath design businesses. In this episode, we're getting into a controversial topic: AI deskilling. But don't panic, because we're going to explore why it's not as dire as it may sound, and how it can actually lead to new opportunities for growth and creativity.GET IN TOUCH

Welcome to another episode of Elevated, where we are exploring the practical and everyday use of AI for Kitchen & Bath design businesses. Today, we have a special episode that delves into a real-life case study of how AI is revolutionizing the way a designer works and interacts with his clients.GET IN TOUCH

Welcome back to Elevated, and our continuing exploration of the vast and ever-evolving world of AI and its impact on our lives.Today, we're talking about AI tools, generators, and platforms that have been exploding in numbers and capabilities. With so many options out there, it can be challenging to choose the perfect one for your needs, which is why we're here to help you make an informed decision.GET IN TOUCH

As we explore the expanding world of Artificial Intelligence, it's vital to acknowledge that while AI opens up a realm of possibilities, it also comes with its own set of limitations and challenges. Today, we get into some critical considerations to keep in mind to leverage AI both responsibly and effectively in your Kitchen & Bath design business.GET IN TOUCH

This season, we'll be alternating episodes between learning about AI's potential in the Kitchen & Bath design businesses and taking concrete steps to harness that potential. Today, let's get into a practical first step: how to begin using AI in your daily business operations.GET IN TOUCH

Walking into the world of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, doesn't require getting tangled up in daunting, technical details. Its inception back in 1956 has led to vast evolutions, compelling stories, and complex functionalities that you can explore with the help of search engines or directly by soliciting AI itself to educate you. But let's focus on what really matters for your business.GET IN TOUCH

This season of Elevated is all about answering the question "What do Kitchen & Bath Design Businesses do with AI?" We'll cover 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 custom cabinet design.Most importantly, we'll show you how to create a more profitable business – one that not only thrives but also preserves the 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 revolution to improve your business and your life.GET IN TOUCH

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In this season of Elevated so far, we've been demystifying the idea of a sales system, why you need it, how you can use it and in the last couple episodes got into the nitty gritty on how to get your team to embrace the system.GET IN TOUCH

In today's episode we're going deeper on a common sales system challenge: what training to provide to get your team to use the sales system. In the last episode we covered the overall “how” to get your team on the same page. In this episode we'll further outline specific ways to help your team Learn, Experiment & Share when it comes to software and apps.GET IN TOUCH

How can you get your team to use your sales system? It's a common problem. Backing up a step, so far this season on Elevated we've covered why you need a sales system, how to use the sales system, the info and insights a sales system provides and some specific features of a sales system. But the elephant in the room is… how do you get your team to actually use it? Let's dive into that in this episode!GET IN TOUCH

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