One of my passions is learning new skills. I'm always diving into new tools. And that's really how Tri-State 3D came about.
I started in illustration and then did warehouse work for years. When I got this opportunity to do a 3D model for my brother-in-law’s construction company, I had never done anything like that, but I did a deep dive on YouTube, bought the software, and to my surprise, it came out really nice.
The firm loved it, and shortly after I got a job in architecture. Art and architecture share similar principles, but I had to go back to school to learn the basics of drafting and architectural softwares and technologies. Working in the field, I quickly realized my colleagues were doing things manually, like going into spaces with a tape measure, pencil, and graph paper to measure every window and door. I thought there had to be technology to speed up the process. So, I did another deep dive on YouTube and stumbled on LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), which uses laser beams to create highly detailed 3D models. I invested my own money in a light and 360 camera, and took it to the firm. They loved it. That's when I realized there could be a niche in the market.
I jumped out on my own to start Tri-State 3D, and four years later, we're still here. About a year ago, I started experimenting with AI. Like a lot of people, I was initially wary, but I quickly discovered how to work with it as a companion. I started asking Gemini to help with client pitches and tough conversations, improve my business plans, and write sample scripts for my weekly YouTube videos.