First Shift Podcast

Real Conversations
with Real Entrepreneurs

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators talking about building better, with and without AI.

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Latest Episodes

Episode 17Mar 4, 2026

The 80/20 Rule of AI: Why Algorithms Can Audit Proposals but Can't Replace a Handshake

with Andrew Lyon (Studio Lyon/Szot)

Architect Andrew Lyon discusses bridging design and construction, critical collaboration philosophy, and how AI serves as operational tooling rather than creative replacement.

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Episode 16Mar 1, 2026

From White Collar to Blue Collar: The Truth About Commercial Tenant Improvements

with Peter C Brumley

Denver commercial realtor and GC VP Peter Brumley discusses the gray collar professional role, commercial tenant improvements, post-COVID office trends, and why AI cannot fully replace complex estimating.

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Episode 15Feb 25, 2026

Surviving the Architecture Rollercoaster: Bel Air Mansions, Recycled Cities, and AI

with Jim Heimler (JHAI)

Founder Jim Heimler of JHAI shares his journey as an ecoist architect with 3,600+ projects, integrating structural engineering with design, eliminating waste, and how AI could restore heart and soul to architecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the First Shift Podcast?

First Shift is a podcast hosted by Graeme Bryks, founder of Blues AI Consulting. It features real conversations with business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators about building better businesses, with and without AI.

Who is Graeme Bryks?

Graeme Bryks is the founder of Blues AI Consulting, based in Victoria, BC. With a background in professional hockey (WHL) and hands-on work experience, he now helps businesses leverage AI to streamline operations and grow.

How can I be a guest on First Shift?

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or innovator with a great story to tell, reach out through the contact page at bluesaiconsulting.com/contact to express your interest in being a guest.

Where can I listen to First Shift?

First Shift is available on Spotify and YouTube. Listen on Spotify or watch full episodes on YouTube at youtube.com/@BuiltonBluesPodcast.

Want to Be a Guest?

We're always looking for business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators with great stories to tell. Reach out and let's chat.

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