Today With Jenna Gaidusek: AI is not going anywhere. But how you use it inside your design firm? That’s a leadership decision. In this follow-up conversation with Jenna Gaidusek, we move beyond what AI can do and dig into what it should do inside your business. Because here’s the thing: Ignoring AI is not leadership.But using it without standards? That’s not leadership either. In this episode, we talk about: What is absolutely off-limits when using AI Why uploading other people’s intellectual property is a hard no How to protect client financial and project data Why “Chat said so” is not a strategy How to create internal SOPs and guardrails for your team AI is a tool. It is not exercising judgment for you. It is not leading your business for you. If you are the principal of your firm, you are responsible for how this technology is used. This episode will help you think like a CEO in the age of AI and put boundaries in place before problems arise. Because systems create freedom. And standards protect integrity. More About Jenna Gaidusek: Meet Jenna Gaidusek, a visionary entrepreneur, interior designer, and one of the most trusted voices in the world of design technology. As the founder of AI for Interior Designers ™, Jenna has dedicated her career to helping creative professionals navigate the fast-changing landscape of artificial intelligence with confidence, clarity, and a healthy dose of curiosity. Jenna’s approach is refreshingly practical and deeply human. She understands that, for many designers, AI can seem intimidating or out of reach. That’s why she’s made it her mission to break down complex concepts into real-world strategies that anyone can understand and apply—no tech background required. Through her on-demand learning platform, The DAIly, as well as live workshops, in- person events, and personalized advisory, Jenna empowers designers to use AI not just as a buzzword, but as a genuine tool for creativity, efficiency, and business growth. A longtime advocate for ethical technology, Jenna partners with leading industry groups and publications to ensure that AI is used responsibly and transparently in the design world. Her insights are grounded in real experience: before becoming a tech educator, Jenna built a thriving design firm and launched platforms like eDesign Tribe and eDesign U, both acquired by Mydoma Studio in 2022. Connect with Jenna Gaidusek: Website Instagram Youtube LinkedIn What’s new with LuAnn Nigara: The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! https://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: ⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠ Audiobook: ⁠⁠The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action⁠⁠ Book 2: ⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts⁠⁠ Book 3: ⁠⁠A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara: LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: AWDB EP.618: Jenna Gaidusek: How to Build an Online Business in Interior Design AWDB EP.911: Power Talk Friday: Jenna Gaidusek: Introducing Virtual Assistant Certification by Mydoma Studio AWDB EP. 1110: Jenna Gaidusek: Mastering AI Tools for a Streamlined Design Business

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