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Why AI Could Be Better for Plumbers than Programmers


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AI is reshaping the economy—but not always in the way most leaders expect. This episode explores why AI could matter more for plumbers than programmers, shifting leverage to trade entrepreneurs by removing operational friction rather than replacing skilled labor. From Gen Z’s growing pivot toward the trades to the rise of agentic tools that unlock scale without headcount, the real opportunity isn’t cost cutting—it’s empowering small operators to run dramatically better businesses.

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