Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1321: Future-Proof Your Business: The AI Strategy You Can't Afford to Ignore w/ Kacy Webster
AI feels like a superpower, but how do you actually harness it to create real, measurable growth? In this episode, we sit down with Kacy Webster, a "positive disruptor" and CEO of Profit Quiver, who transforms how businesses navigate the complexities of the AI era. Kacy breaks down why technology is never the real problem—it's the leadership mindset and the failure to bring your people along on the journey. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur who wants to move beyond surface-level AI tools and build a future-proof organization. Kacy's 25+ years of executive experience shines as she delivers a clear, human-first roadmap for making AI your company's greatest competitive advantage.
💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business
- 🚀 The Human-First AI Framework: Learn why 90% of AI implementations fail and how to ensure yours succeeds by focusing on people and mindset before technology.
- 🧠 Shift from Finite to Infinite Thinking: Discover how to break free from small, tactical questions (like "write me a social media post") and start using AI to solve your biggest strategic challenges.
- 📈 Why CEOs Must Own the AI Strategy: Understand why delegating AI initiatives is a recipe for disaster and how to lead the charge to redefine your market.
- 🎯 The Profit Equation of AI: Kacy explains how to strategically implement AI to do more than just cut costs—it’s about enhancing efficiency, amplifying human potential, and securing your market relevance.
- 🤖 Beyond the Hype: Get a realistic view of how AI can amplify your team’s humanity by automating redundant tasks, freeing them up for high-level creativity, strategy, and connection.
- 💡 Assess Your "Future-Readiness": Learn the key pillars to evaluate—vision, mindset, systems, and culture—to see if your business is truly prepared to compete in the new world of work.
📝 About Kacy Webster
Kacy Webster is a growth partner to visionary CEOs who want to transform their organizations for the AI era. As the CEO of Profit Quiver and a consultant with over 25 years of executive experience in education, workforce development, and enterprise transformation, she is an expert at bridging the gap between grand strategy and flawless execution. Kacy calls herself a "positive disruptor," and her unique gift is demystifying complex technology while focusing on human potential. She provides leaders with the clarity and tools they need to build more productive, strategic, and innovative teams.
🎯 Kacy’s BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs
“Doing nothing is a problem. You are going to in the end, not be able to keep up and compete as this evolves and rolls out... if it isn't me that you reach out to, do something.”
📢 Memorable Quotes
- “Technology isn't ever the problem. It's the mindset and the alignment and helping people navigate and see how they can use solutions in order to do great things.” – Kacy Webster
- “If you're not moving in this AI era, you are falling behind. And it isn't just efficiency, erosion, it's relevance and your ability to compete.” – Kacy Webster
- “I believe it's [AI] coming to amplify our humanity because the more time that we will have... we will have time to be more humane.” – Kacy Webster
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