Well look who showed up to read the ramblings of an old industry guy. I think it’s only because it assures you that there are people who are more loony than you…. 😊 Whatever the reason, you are always welcome! Feedback too..

Over the past few months, I’ve been talking with several manufacturers about putting real programs together to help their Dealers survive and thrive in the years ahead. And you know what most of them said?

“Sounds nice, but we’re busy working on internal processes.”

“Thanks for sharing, Thad—now you can go play with your AI toys.”

Cute, right? I was tempted to ask them about what they know about a Dealers Business but that question doesn’t make many friends.

Here’s the thing: if you help your Dealers, you’re also securing your own damn future. Because no matter how many internal projects you’ve got spinning, if the people selling your product don’t evolve—you don’t either.

I read a quote recently that hit me right between the eyes:

“It doesn’t matter how old you are (company or person), it’s about how old your ideas are.”

Too many in our industry—manufacturers and dealers—have gotten real comfortable doing things “the way we’ve always done them.” I get it. Learning takes effort, focus, and time. And apparently, those three things have been completely sucked out of our industry.

Meanwhile, Disruption has been sitting patiently outside the door, sipping coffee and waiting for its moment. And friends… that moment has arrived.

Now, I’m not saying AI is here to take over. I’m saying it’s here to make the right people unstoppable.

Those who learn how to use it will separate from those who don’t faster than a cabinet installer leaving a jobsite on a Friday afternoon…

So—what’s GroveWorks?

GroveWorks is the ecosystem built for the next generation of our industry.
It’s where Dealers, Manufacturers, and Suppliers come together—sharing data, ideas, and best practices.

Where integration replaces isolation.
Where collaboration replaces competition.
Where everyone grows stronger because they’re connected.

Think of it like this: every Dealer is a tree. Alone, you’re just trying to survive the next storm.

But together? You create a Grove—sharing roots, shelter, and sunlight.
That’s GroveWorks.

We’re asking for the ones ready to cut the cord on “the old way.”The ones who believe there is a better way and aren’t afraid to chase it. If that’s not you, no hard feelings—you can go back to fine-tuning your “internal processes.” But if you’re tired of sitting still while the world changes around you—then welcome home.

The Kitchen & Bath industry has been slow to change, but the countdown has started.
AI isn’t coming for us—it’s coming with us. And GroveWorks is how we ride that wave instead of getting dragged under it.

Let’s stop pretending the future’s some far-off thing.
It’s here. It’s us. And damn—it’s going to be fun.

See you in the Grove,
thad

PS We are running a special on Veterans Day