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The Best Time to Start Was Last Year. The Second-Best Time Is Today.

(Why Waiting for AI to Settle Down Is the Fastest Way to Fall Behind)

Author

William Tygart
May 26, 2025

Why this matters:
AI isn’t going away — but it’s also not going to slow down and wait for you. The tools will keep changing. The hype will keep shifting. But the contractors who win are the ones who start now, while everyone else is still “keeping an eye on it.” You don’t need the perfect timing. You just need motion.

Waiting Is a Disguise for Fear

When someone says:

“We’re watching how AI evolves…”
“We want to see what others do first…”
“We’ll jump in when the dust settles…”

What they often mean is:

“We’re afraid to look stupid.”
“We don’t want to waste time.”
“We don’t feel ready.”

That’s normal. But it’s also what creates the gap — the one your competitors will walk through first.

The Tools Will Evolve. Your Mindset Shouldn’t Wait.

The models will keep getting better.
The UIs will get smoother.
The plugins, the integrations, the training systems — all of it is improving.

But your ability to:

  • Spot use cases

  • Prompt clearly

  • Build habits

  • Lead others through change

...starts now.

You’re Not Late. You’re Right on Time — If You Start.

AI is already changing how contractors quote, sell, document, and train.
This isn’t about getting ahead of a trend.
It’s about not falling behind in your own business.

Start small.
Stay curious.
And keep moving.