AI Just FIRED Friday Payroll

AI Just Fired Payroll | Lou Perez (Lumberfi) | The ConTech Exec Podcast*

Payroll chaos, meet your replacement.

In this episode of The ConTech Exec Podcast, host Robert Zimmerman sits down with Lou Perez, Co-Founder of Lumberfi, to talk about how AI-powered payroll and gamification are changing the construction industry.

From automating compliance and timecards to rewarding field teams through real-time engagement, Lou explains how Lumberfi is helping contractors say goodbye to spreadsheets and Friday payroll panic once and for all.

If you’ve ever spent your weekend fixing a payroll “glitch,” you’ll want to hear this one.

---💡 In This Episode

00:00 Introduction – Why Payroll Needed a Revolution
02:15 The Origin of Lumberfi
05:40 Gamification: Making Workforce Management Fun (Really)
09:20 How AI Streamlines Payroll and Compliance
13:45 The True Cost of Tech Fatigue in Construction
17:30 BuilderFax – Credentials Made Simple
22:10 The Future of Construction Workforce Tech
26:30 Final Thoughts: The Human Side of AI

--- 🧱 Key Takeaways

AI just fired payroll — and everyone’s fine with it.
Gamification increases field engagement and retention.
Automation saves time, money, and sanity on compliance.
BuilderFax helps workers track certifications with one tap.
Phased tech adoption beats flashy “digital transformation” every time.

--- 👤 Lou Perez

Co-Founder, Lumberfi
🌐 Website: https://www.lumberfi.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 LinkedIn:   / loujperez23  

---🎙️ Robert Zimmerman

Founder & Host, The ConTech Exec Podcast
📧 Contact: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://contech-exec.com
🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zimmerman-contech-exec

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---About The ConTech Exec Podcast

The ConTech Exec Podcast dives into the future of construction — where AI, automation, and human ingenuity meet.

Hosted by Robert Zimmerman, each episode features conversations with tech innovators, construction leaders, and the jobsite rebels who are redefining how we build.

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