🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Book a Free Strategy Call with Tradie Web Guys: https://tradie.wiki/tssytAI isn't coming for your trade business; it's already here, and the tradies ignoring it are quietly handing leads, authority, and early retirement to their competitors. In this 499th episode of The Site Shed, Matt sits down with Troy Dean to break down exactly how AI is reshaping how tradies get found, answer leads, and build businesses that don't depend on them being on the tools 24/7. If you're still waiting to see how this plays out, this episode is your wake-up call.KEY CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Welcoming Troy Dean01:33 - The Evolving AI Landscape03:57 - Implementing AI Strategies06:10 - Automating Business Workflows08:58 - Human Connection vs. Computer Work12:09 - Sales Coaching with AI Analysis14:49 - Real-Life Lead Engagement Example18:14 - AI and the Answer Economy23:27 - Content as the Backbone of SEO27:27 - Building Authority Through Content31:28 - Engineering the Sales Cycle36:01 - Future of Search and Marketing40:05 - Sharing Expertise with VideoAbout Our Guest: Troy DeanTroy Dean is the founder of Agency Mavericks, a coaching community that helps digital agency owners scale their businesses, reclaim their time, and build sustainable revenue without burning out. A self-confessed AI nerd with over 15 years of experience in the digital space, Troy brings a sharp, no-fluff perspective on how emerging technology is reshaping the way businesses grow and compete.CONNECT WITH TROY DEANLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troydean/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetroydeanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/agencymavericksWebsite: https://www.agencymavericks.com/CONNECT WITH THE TRADIE WEB GUYS!Website: https://www.tradiewebguys.com.au/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TradieWebGuysOfficial?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradieWebGuysOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradiewebguys/LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tradie-web-guysMatt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthemattj/  Your Next Step:Join Tradie Academy, our free community packed with templates, checklists, and resources shared by podcast guests, coaches, and successful tradies.👉 Join free and grab your next growth tool here: https://tradie.wiki/podFollow The Site Shed:Facebook: The Site ShedInstagram: @thesiteshedLinkedIn: Matt JonesWebsite: thesiteshed.comYouTube: @TheSiteShedIf you enjoyed this podcast and the series, please take 5 minutes to leave us a review:⭐ https://lovethepodcast.com/TheSiteShedLove the audio version of this podcast? Subscribe to the link below:⭐ https://followthepodcast.com/TheSiteShed