How I Hit 1.4M Followers Solo With AI & Automation [#09 Sabrina Romanov]
In this episode, the guest shares how they skyrocketed from zero to 1.4 million followers in just 15 months, and built their Bootstrap Startup website from zero to 1.4 million visitors in only 10 months, all without a team, paid ads, editors, or virtual assistants.00:00 Introduction: From Zero to 1.4M Followers00:36 Building AI Tools & Automation Systems01:10 Scaling Solo Without a Team02:19 Selling AI Business for $10M04:21 Lessons from 10 Years in AI06:04 Building AI Customer Service Agent07:55 Using MCP with N8N for Automation09:17 Pre-Planning Your AI Systems12:01 Content Creation Strategy: 3 Steps13:55 AI-Powered Content Ideation15:57 Creating Content Drafts with AI19:05 Delivering Value & Authentic Connection22:37 Meta Skills for Building a Brand24:25 Batching Content: One Day Per Week26:06 Publishing & Repurposing Content28:41 Building Potato API & N8N Integration32:35 Community Collaboration & Feedback36:22 Avoiding Distractions as a Solo Founder39:59 Mental Health & Avoiding Burnout42:22 Advice for Starting Your Brand44:09 Focus on Top of Funnel MarketingGet 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.
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Six Key Areas for Service Business Automation with Jono Catliff
Discover how Jono, founder of Automatable and DJing.ca, scaled his service business using automation and AI tools like n8n. In this in-depth interview, Jono shares actionable strategies for automating lead generation, sales, proposals, and more, saving time and boosting revenue. Learn about proven blueprints, real-world success stories from his community, and step-by-step frameworks for freelancers and agencies. Whether you’re new to automation or looking to grow your business, this episode is packed with practical tips, case studies, and inspiration to help you leverage automation for maximum impact.00:00 - Introduction to Jono and Catliff00:16 - How Automation Scaled His Business00:32 - Value of n8n for Time and Money01:26 - Six Key Areas for Service Business Automation04:04 - Jono's Wedding Photography Business Journey05:06 - The 60-Second Lead Call Strategy06:25 - Building the Lead Response Workflow08:56 - Automating Proposals, Contracts & Invoices09:56 - Copy-Paste Templates for Quick Wins11:35 - Service Business Automation Framework13:32 - Getting Started with Upwork13:47 - Tim's Success Story: First Month Results16:45 - Why Start with Upwork Over Other Platforms19:41 - LinkedIn Strategy for Lead Generation22:39 - Do Something Epic, Then Talk About It23:38 - Julian's $75K Month Success Story25:06 - The Power of High-Level Masterminds27:31 - Providing Value Before Selling27:51 - Joseph's Voice AI Agent Success30:42 - Most Resellable Automation Systems33:52 - Stacking Leverage with Automation Catalogs34:30 - Andy's $60K Retainer Deal Strategy35:34 - Building Social Proof for Higher Prices38:42 - How to Connect with JonoGet 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.
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Human and AI: Finding Authenticity in Automated Content with Jay Enrique from RoboNuggets
In this episode of the n8n podcast, host Dylan interviews Jay Enrique, also known as RoboNuggets, about AI content generation and automation. Jay discusses his journey from TikTok to leading an AI agency, the use of n8n as an orchestrator for AI workflows, and the impact of AI on content creation. They explore the benefits of AI in automating content, the role of human creativity, and the future of AI in various industries.Chapters00:00 Introduction & The Power of AI in Ads01:07 TikTok Growth & Content Repurposing01:44 Maximizing Margins with AI01:56 Welcome to the Podcast02:17 Jay’s Content Creation Journey02:55 Main Use Cases for AI Content Generation03:45 Using AI for Logo Animation & Quality Content04:24 AI Agents & Prompt Engineering05:04 Lowering Barriers with Automation05:26 AI Agents for Video Generation05:45 Podcast to Short-Form Content06:25 B-Roll & Eye Fatigue Solutions07:14 Who Benefits Most from AI Content Creation?07:59 Impact on Margins & Workflow08:34 AI Video Models & Industry Shifts09:08 Human Creativity vs. AI Generation09:45 Human-in-the-Loop Workflows11:02 Mind-Blowing AI Videos & Prompt Engineering12:47 Tech Stacks & Model Leaderboards14:16 Measuring ROI & Analytics15:54 Trends in AI Ads & Testing17:06 Authenticity in AI Content18:24 Automation in Social Media Growth19:07 Instagram & ManyChat Automation20:32 Transparency & Building Trust21:08 Advice for AI Content Creators22:08 Applying Originality & Niche Content23:03 Building Integrity with Your Audience25:00 The Value of Transparency in Automation26:00 AI-Generated Content Fails & Viral Moments27:00 The Stoicism Lion Video & Niche Tutorials28:00 Applying Technical Skills to Your Interests29:00 Creating for Yourself & Your Audience30:00 Educational, Inspirational, and Entertaining Content31:00 Jay’s Personal Content Creation Pipeline32:00 Cross-Posting & Automation Workflows35:00 The Importance of Delivering on Promises36:00 How to Avoid Losing Trust with Your Audience37:00 The Role of Authenticity in Social Media38:00 The Future of AI in Content Creation39:00 Finding Your Niche & Combining Interests40:00 Final Reflections & Staying Ahead in AI42:00 Community, Tutorials, and Closing ThanksGet 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.
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Used cases for deploying voice agents in SMB and enterprise with Jannis Moore
In this conversation, Jannis Moore discusses the integration of voice AI with n8n, highlighting its benefits for businesses. He explores various use cases, including lead qualification, customer support, and appointment setting, emphasizing the importance of prompt engineering and measuring ROI. The discussion also touches on the impact of voice AI on employee happiness and the challenges of navigating complex tech stacks. Jannis shares insights on human-AI collaboration, particularly in customer service, and the value of warm transfers in enhancing customer experience.00:00 - Introduction01:10 - The power of voice AI for businesses03:05 - Four core Voice Agent solutions 05:10 - Welcome & guest introduction06:08 - Connecting voice AI to backend systems09:20 - Use cases: Voice agents in different industries11:27 - Lead qualification and reactivation explained14:00 - Adding value with lead reactivation16:06 - Customer support automation with voice AI18:00 - The art of prompt engineering21:00 - Markdown and structuring prompts for AI24:00 - JSON vs Markdown in AI prompts26:45 - Voice AI for small businesses and after-hours calls29:00 - ROI and value of voice AI solutions32:00 - Employee happiness and human error reduction35:00 - AI evaluation and ongoing improvement38:00 - Reporting and dashboards for voice AI performance41:00 - Sales training and AI-driven analysisGet 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.
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The Golden Zone of Business Automation with Jack Roberts
In this engaging conversation, Dylan and Jack Roberts explore the world of AI and automation, focusing on the importance of understanding AI fundamentals, the significance of simplicity in automation, and the mindset required for success. They discuss common pitfalls, effective workflows, and the role of AI in creating human connections. Jack emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt an AI-first approach and shares insights on how to get started with automation, highlighting the value of community and continuous learning.00:00 Introduction & Why AI-First Businesses Win00:17 Building AI Systems & Agent Visibility00:44 Meet Jack – Background & Approach to No-Code01:22 How to Get Started with AI & No-Code02:34 The Magic Moment: First AI Automation03:17 Prompt Engineering & System Prompts05:11 Breaking Down Complex Workflows07:15 Common Pitfalls & Mindset for Beginners09:06 Overcoming Roadblocks: Mindset & Tactics11:00 Community, Support, and Learning from Errors12:18 Most Common AI Automation Workflows13:38 Using AI for Lead Generation & Content15:02 Marketing, Sales, and Real-World Use Cases16:21 Focusing on What Works & Avoiding Distractions17:21 The Power of Focus & Saying No18:25 Theory of Constraints & High-Leverage Activities20:06 Building Internal AI Teams vs. Consultants21:54 Company Culture & Incentives for Automation23:13 Using Automation for Human Connection24:29 Personal Automations & Content Creation26:09 The 90/10 Rule: Automation vs. Human Touch27:38 Staying Productive & High-Leverage Thinking29:03 Final Advice: Just Get Started & Win the Day30:19 Where to Find Jack Roberts & Closing RemarksGet 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.
Welcome to The n8n Masterclass. I’m Dylan Watkins.Each week we break down real business wins using n8n and AI automation. You’ll learn what worked, why it worked, and what broke along the way. Founders, automation experts, and AI agencies share how they use n8n to simplify operations, scale delivery, and move faster without adding more people.The n8n Masterclass is not about tutorials or tech jargon. It focuses on the real business side of automation, the frameworks, decision patterns, and creative problem solving that turn workflows into results.You’ll leave every episode with one principle, one pattern, and one action you can apply this week to grow your business, reduce manual work, and unlock the potential of automation.If you’re building a business that runs on smart systems, AI, and no-code tools, this is your playbook for scaling with n8n. Follow The n8n Masterclass and start using automation as your competitive edge.
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