Built for the Hobby #6: AI for Hobby Operators

<p>AI is moving fast. Most hobby businesses are not.</p><p><br>In Episode 6 of Built for the Hobby, Brett sits down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder of InfernoRed <br>Technology, to talk about what AI means for hobby operators in 2026.</p><p><br>This is not hype.</p><p>This is practical.</p><p>Scott breaks down:</p><ul><li>Why most businesses are underusing AI</li><li>Where small hobby shops can remove friction today</li><li>How automation can protect your margins</li><li>Why waiting is the riskiest strategy</li><li>How to think about AI without chasing shiny objects</li></ul><p>If you run a $500K shop or a $5M operation, this conversation is about you.</p><p><br>AI will not replace your business.</p><p>But someone who learns how to use it might.</p><p>If you are AI-curious but stuck using ChatGPT like Google, this episode gives you a clear next step.</p><p>Built for the Hobby is about one thing: helping operators think better and build smarter.</p><p><br>Check out the awesome software that <a href="https://infernored.com/">InfernoRed Technology</a> can build for you.</p><p>Get your free copy of <a href="https://subscribepage.io/CollectingForKeeps">Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On Hype</a></p><p>Start your <a href="https://patreon.com/StackingSlabs?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink">7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today</a></p><p>[<strong>Distributed on Sunday</strong>] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this <a href="https://stackingslabs.substack.com/p/coming-soon?r=hjr6d&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=copy">link</a></p><p>Follow Stacking Slabs: | <a href="https://twitter.com/stackingslabs">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stackingslabs">Instagram </a>| <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StackingSlabs/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/cvNbNG/">Tiktok</a></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/StackingSlabs" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>