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This month, I'm flying solo.

Instead of a guest interview, I wanted to share what's been on my mind after a busy summer running my sharpening business, leading the Guild of Professional Sharpeners, and experimenting with new ideas.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why I'm changing the way I use AI and why I don't want it replacing my authentic voice.
• How AI can make your work better without doing your work for you.
• Selling premium knives and tools as a way to genuinely improve your customers' lives.
• Why quality products are easier to stand behind than cheap alternatives.
• Lessons from recent Guild guest speakers Buzz and Jerad on building thriving sharpening businesses.
• The surprising opportunities that still exist in sharpening, whether you work locally or by mail.
• Why every sharpening customer is also a potential product customer.
• Passing along credit card processing fees and other small business lessons that protect your profits.
• The value of community, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with people who are already succeeding.
• Updates on Guild membership, discount programs, and our growing scholarship initiative.

If you've been thinking about growing your sharpening business or simply trying to build a business that reflects your values I hope you'll find something useful in this conversation.

Learn more about the Guild of Professional Sharpeners at guildofsharpeners.org.