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Episode 227: The AI First Mindset With Varant Bomboushakian

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A regular building company may do 15 builds a year, but a building company of the same team size that leverages AI, could build up to 25 houses in that same year

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Varant Bomoushakian, Head of Operations at APB. In this episode, Varant breaks down what it really means to become an AI First building company in 2026 and beyond. He shares why most businesses are getting AI wrong, how leadership must drive adoption from the top down, and the practical steps builders can take to move from chasing shiny tools to embedding AI into daily habits, workflows, and team culture.

Inside episode 227 you will discover

What “AI First” actually means (and what it definitely doesn’t)
The three biggest mistakes builders are making with AI right now
Why leadership and culture determine whether AI adoption succeeds or fails
How to move from shiny AI tools to real operational ROI
Practical examples of how AI can increase output without increasing headcount
And much, much more.

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Varant is an operations strategist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in driving operational innovation and excellence across various industries, from startup ventures to established companies. Oriented towards continuous improvement and not afraid to get ‘hands-on’ to develop and achieve transformation, efficiency, and growth strategy targets.

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