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Twice a week, I share what I'm learning, building, and seeing in the AI space. No hype, just production-ready insights.

Your Competitive Moat When Everyone Has AI (Why Implementation Beats Tools)
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Your Competitive Moat When Everyone Has AI (Why Implementation Beats Tools)

As AI tools become commoditized, your competitive advantage won't be what tools you have—it's how well you implement them.

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The Anti-Spaghetti Manifesto: Building Automations That Don't Break
Systems That Work

The Anti-Spaghetti Manifesto: Building Automations That Don't Break

Most automation systems fail because they're built like spaghetti - tangled, fragile, and impossible to maintain. Here's a better way.

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The 3 Quick-Win Automations That Build Confidence (Start Here, Not with AI Agents)
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The 3 Quick-Win Automations That Build Confidence (Start Here, Not with AI Agents)

Skip the overwhelm. These three simple automations take less than an hour to set up and deliver immediate value—the perfect confidence builder before tackling bigger projects.

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How to Evaluate AI Consultants Without Getting Burned (The 15-Point Checklist)
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How to Evaluate AI Consultants Without Getting Burned (The 15-Point Checklist)

A practical framework for vetting AI consultants before you sign the contract—including red flags that cost businesses thousands.

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How One $800K Business Reclaimed 25 Hours/Week Without Hiring Anyone
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How One $800K Business Reclaimed 25 Hours/Week Without Hiring Anyone

A manufacturing distributor automated their quote-to-order process and customer follow-ups, saving 25 hours weekly and increasing close rates by 34%—without adding headcount.

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Why Your Automations Keep Breaking (And How to Fix Them)
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Why Your Automations Keep Breaking (And How to Fix Them)

There are five common reasons automations fail in production. The good news? They're all fixable.

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Your First Automation in 30 Minutes (Even If You're Not Technical)
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Your First Automation in 30 Minutes (Even If You're Not Technical)

A complete step-by-step tutorial for building your first automation from scratch. No coding required, no technical background needed. Just 30 minutes and you're done.

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The 5-Question Framework: Should I Automate This?
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The 5-Question Framework: Should I Automate This?

A simple decision framework that tells you whether to automate, hire, or leave it manual—before you waste time and money.

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From $15K/Month in Manual Tasks to $2K Automated: A Law Firm's Journey
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From $15K/Month in Manual Tasks to $2K Automated: A Law Firm's Journey

A 12-attorney firm reduced their administrative overhead from $15,400/month to $2,100/month by automating document generation, client intake, and billing—without sacrificing quality or compliance.

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The 10-Minute Weekly Maintenance Routine That Prevents Automation Disasters
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The 10-Minute Weekly Maintenance Routine That Prevents Automation Disasters

Most automation disasters are predictable. This simple weekly routine catches issues before they become emergencies.

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The 1-Week Time Audit That Reveals Your Best Automation Opportunities
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The 1-Week Time Audit That Reveals Your Best Automation Opportunities

Stop guessing what to automate first. This simple 1-week tracking system shows you exactly where you're losing time—and which tasks will give you the biggest ROI from automation.

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The Appointment System That Saved 47 No-Shows and $23K in Lost Revenue
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The Appointment System That Saved 47 No-Shows and $23K in Lost Revenue

A medical spa reduced no-show rates from 18% to 3% and recovered $23,400 in annual revenue with automated appointment reminders, confirmations, and intelligent rescheduling.

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Make.com vs. n8n vs. Zapier: Which Tool for Your Business?
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Make.com vs. n8n vs. Zapier: Which Tool for Your Business?

A practical business comparison of the top automation platforms—not technical features, but what matters for your budget, team, and growth.

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From 3 Automations to 30: The Scaling Framework
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From 3 Automations to 30: The Scaling Framework

Your first few automations were easy. Scaling to dozens without chaos requires a framework—here's exactly how to do it.

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