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Episode #10 • October 14, 2025
Season 1 finale. The Heartland Automation Wave is here. We dive into 8 verified case studies from Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana, from pizza chains automating 71% of calls to 11 employee shops turning weeks into hours. Then we look back at all 9 episodes and connect the dots: the frameworks are working.
Episode #9 • October 3, 2025
A case study sprint on using Claude Code to turn messy inputs into client ready work. You hand it notes or a CSV, and it returns a clean deck, a working spreadsheet, and a polished SOP.
Episode #8 • September 26, 2025
Small-firm legal intake without the fire drill: we rebuild the “front door” using one path, two exceptions, and three messages, powered by n8n orchestration and human-in-the-loop approvals.
Episode #7 • September 19, 2025
In this episode, we wire the handoffs that actually slow down manufacturing and logistics—sales→ERP work orders, PIM→store syndication, and last-mile comms.
Episode #6 • September 12, 2025
In this episode, we explore how digital agencies can use a simple stack—n8n for orchestration, Lovable for fast screens, and Manus AI for drafting and nudging—to automate the entire journey from client intake to project delivery.
Episode #5 • September 5, 2025
This week, we break down the critical difference between automation 'best practices' and common 'beginner's mistakes.' Learn how to build resilient workflows from day one and avoid the pitfalls that cause most automation projects to fail.
Episode #5 • September 3, 2025
In this episode of Automation Vibes, we dive into how MSPs can supercharge ServiceNow, Autotask, and ConnectWise with automation platforms like n8n, Make.com, and Zapier. From voice bots that handle first-line intake to workflows that enforce SLAs, generate reports, and cut repetitive tasks, we break down how Midwest IT shops can compete with larger providers by working smarter & not harder.
Episode #4 • August 29, 2025
This week, we explore the untapped potential of custom GPTs for small businesses. Learn how to build specialized AI assistants that can handle customer support, streamline sales outreach, and automate internal documentation, all without writing a single line of code.
Episode #4 • August 27, 2025
Alex and Bri keep it fast and practical: how a "general AI agent" (Manus) clears inbox triage, document processing, CRM hygiene, and more without ripping out your stack. Real Midwest examples, tiny loops, human approvals. Expect quieter evenings and measurable wins (think faster replies, less waste, higher conversions).
Episode #3 • August 20, 2025
Episode 3 turns Episode 2’s workflows into working apps with Lovable, simple, owned screens that mirror the job. We cover three repeatable patterns (law/CPA, trades, light manufacturing), reliability habits, legacy-friendly wiring, and the quiet wins they produce: fewer handoffs, faster cash, calmer weeks, plus a brief best-in-class agent tease.
Episode #2 • August 13, 2025
Discover how a Midwest company reclaimed nearly three full workdays by implementing a single, powerful n8n workflow. This is the playbook for radical efficiency.
Episode #1 • August 6, 2025
Forget Silicon Valley. The real automation revolution is happening in the Midwest. In this debut episode of Automation Vibes, we uncover how small-town grit meets cutting-edge AI to transform real businesses fast.
