251. Are Trades Businesses Future-Proof? (AI Is Coming) - Kasim Aslam

Take our 5 minute quiz and get your free Contractor Growth Roadmap: https://trybta.com/DL251To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP251 Will AI replace construction workers? 🤔Not yet. But if it ever does, the most successful contracting businesses will be the ones who adapt the quickest.So how do you make sure your business is ready for automation and AI in construction to improve and gain popularity?Today’s guest, Kasim (think “awesome” with a K) Aslam has built and exited multiple multimillion-dollar companies and now dedicates his time to helping business owners and their teams take control of AI……Before it takes control of them.And in his opinion, that doesn’t mean automating EVERYTHING.It actually means doubling down on humanity at every possible opportunity.If you want to future-proof your business and stay on the right side of the AI revolution, this one’s for you. Episode highlights:Get perspective on the AI revolution from Kasim Aslam, renowned entrepreneur, business strategist and co-founder of Pareto Talent: a Virtual - Assistant agency that focuses exclusively on connecting owners with AI-empowered admin support.Learn why scalable things may not be relevant in the age of AI (and the shifts you need to make to future-proof your company).Understand why doubling down on your people is the counterintuitive way for contractors to win in the modern world.00:00-Intro01:15-What will trades businesses look like as AI progresses?09:35-Are small businesses screwed in the age of Private Equity?15:21-Biggest AI opportunities and biggest AI red flags26:59-What happens in 10 years?36:03-What should contractors be focused on right now?38:54-Kasim's thoughts on the emotional side of selling a business49:49-Wrap up