From Swinging a Hammer to Building with AI
I never went to college. I went straight into the trades in 2006 and built a career with my hands. Then I discovered AI, and it changed everything. Here's how I got here.
"AI is the great equalizer. No one gets left behind if they try."
— Alex Henry
Into the Trades
Graduated high school and went straight into the trades. No college. Started as a union carpenter with Cleveland Carpenters Local 373.
Master Carpenter
Completed a 4-year apprenticeship, earned my journeyman's card, and became a highly skilled finish carpenter. Over a decade of hands-on construction experience.
Entrepreneur
Read Rich Dad Poor Dad and took the leap. Founded TEH Contractors, flipped 50+ properties, and co-founded CLE Prime Homes. Had wins, had failures, learned everything.
Discovered AI
A business coach introduced me to ChatGPT. Started with emails and spell check. Then I asked the question that changed everything: 'How can AI make this easier?'
AI Obsessed
Took 7 Udemy courses. Earned certifications in prompt engineering, AI agents, and vibe coding. Built chatbots, automated CRMs, and vibe-coded NexusCRM — a full white-label platform.
AI Implementor
Built 20+ websites, custom chatbots, workflow automations, and AI training programs. Invited to instruct an AI seminar at Lorain County SBADC. Joined Disruptors Objection Proof AI.
The Mission
Onboarding & Integration Specialist at Disruptors. Building my AI brand to help real people understand AI and use it to change their lives. I don't just talk about AI — I build it.
The Core Question
For the last 3 years, every single project, job, and challenge I've faced, I've asked the same question:
"How can I use AI to make this easier, quicker, and more efficient?"
No Degree. No Problem.
I'm proof that you don't need a college education or a tech background to master AI. I went from swinging a hammer to building chatbots, automating businesses, vibe-coding full SaaS platforms, and teaching others how to use AI — all through self-education, 7 Udemy certifications, and relentless curiosity.
What Drives Me
I genuinely love helping people with AI. I don't want anyone to be afraid of it. Our society needs people who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and everyday people — and that's exactly what I'm doing.
My Why
Everything I do is for my wife Tricia and our daughter Mila. They're my reason for pushing harder every day. I want to build something that gives them everything and gives back to the community that raised me.
Brunswick, OH → Wellington, OH
The Vision
Build a brand that educates, empowers, and gives people the confidence to use AI in their daily lives and businesses. I believe AI is the great equalizer — and I'm here to make sure no one gets left behind.
"It doesn't matter your background. With AI, anything is possible — if you try."
