AI said 'gut the bathroom'. Susan had a better idea.

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Maria KillamTuesday, Jun 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM EasternKlaviyo
Maria KillamAI said 'gut the bathroom'. Susan had a better idea.
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AI said 'gut the bathroom'. Susan had a better idea.
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How ONE word (and an awesome community) saved her client $18K
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