AI Automation
Deep Dives
Automate repetitive tasks with AI. One-hour sessions on n8n, Make, Zapier, and AI workflow automation for small business, no jargon, just practical skills.
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Triple Your Speed with Voice
Voice dictation that actually works
Voice is 3x faster than typing. Now that AI understands context, dictation actually works.
Learn the tools, habits, and workflows to transform how you capture ideas, draft documents, and get work done, hands-free. We'll cover the best dictation tools, how LLMs have changed what's possible, and how MCP unlocks an entirely new way of working.
What you'll learn
- Best voice dictation tools
- AI-powered context understanding
- MCP for hands-free workflows
- Building new productivity habits
Automation Without the Subscription Trap
Make, Zapier, n8n, compared and explained
These tools can save you hours every week. But which one? And how do you avoid per-task pricing as you scale?
We'll compare Make.com, Zapier, and n8n side by side, focusing on n8n's rapid growth and massive template library. Learn how self-hosting removes usage limits entirely, and how one-click deployment to Railway makes setup surprisingly simple.
What you'll learn
- Make vs Zapier vs n8n comparison
- Self-hosting to avoid usage limits
- One-click Railway deployment
- Template library deep dive
AI-Powered Deep Research
Research in minutes, not days
Stop spending days on research that AI can do in minutes. Build reports that would cost thousands to commission.
Learn to use Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and research agents like Manus to gather information, cross-reference sources, and build detailed reports. We'll cover techniques for verification and ensuring what you deliver is accurate.
What you'll learn
- Tool comparison: Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek
- Research agents like Manus
- Source verification techniques
- Building credible reports
Build a Chatbot That Actually Helps
Customer support, FAQs, internal knowledge, automated
Most chatbots are frustrating. Yours doesn't have to be. Build one that genuinely reduces support load.
Learn to build text-based chatbots for your website, customer service, or internal teams. We'll cover tools like Voiceflow, Botpress, and custom GPTs, how to train them on your knowledge base, embed them on your site, and design conversations that actually help rather than frustrate.
What you'll learn
- Voiceflow, Botpress, and custom GPTs
- Training on your knowledge base
- Embedding chatbots on websites
- Conversation design that works
Master the OpenAI Ecosystem
ChatGPT is just the beginning
Sora, Codex, Advanced Voice Mode, the developer platform, there's far more to OpenAI than chat.
Explore video generation with Sora, coding with Codex, real-time conversations with Advanced Voice Mode, and building custom GPTs. Learn the developer platform for creating agents, voice agents, and workflows, and when to use which API model.
What you'll learn
- Sora, Codex, and Advanced Voice
- Custom GPTs: pros and cons
- API model selection guide
- Real-time API vs text-to-speech
Deep Dive: Google Gemini
AI across your entire Google Workspace
Already in Google? Discover what Gemini can do across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail.
Use AI Studio and Workspace Studio to create on-brand presentations, social media assets, infographics, email templates, and automated replies, without leaving the Google universe. Build agents that work across your entire workspace.
What you'll learn
- AI Studio and Workspace Studio
- On-brand content creation
- Building workspace agents
- Gmail and Calendar automation
Stay at the Cutting Edge
Find tomorrow's tools today
The best AI tools are often hiding in plain sight, Google Labs, Copilot Labs, beta programs.
Learn how to find experimental features before they go mainstream, evaluate what's worth your time, track major releases, and stay ahead without drowning in noise. We'll show you exactly where to look and what to ignore.
What you'll learn
- Finding Google Labs & Copilot Labs
- Evaluating experimental features
- Tracking release schedules
- Cutting through AI noise
Build Apps Without Being a Developer
From idea to working app
Lovable, Replit, Cursor, WindSurf, Claude Code, the tools for building web apps have exploded.
Learn which tool fits your needs, how to prepare properly, protect your API keys and environment variables, test your builds, and actually ship something that works. We'll cover the gotchas that trip up beginners.
What you'll learn
- Lovable, Replit, Cursor, WindSurf compared
- Claude Code and Codex
- Protecting variables and keys
- Hosting your builds
Create AI Agents That Work
Cut through the hype
Agents promise to complete work on your behalf, but most overpromise and underdeliver.
Learn what agents can actually do today, how to build useful ones that remove daily tasks from your list, and how to spot the difference between marketing and reality. We'll look at both paid platforms and self-hosted options.
What you'll learn
- What agents can actually do
- Building useful agents
- Paid vs self-hosted options
- Reading between the hype
Voice Agents for Business
Customer service, bookings, support, 24/7
Voice agents can answer calls, book appointments, and handle support around the clock.
Learn tools like Vapi, ElevenLabs, Voiceflow, and ChatGPT Advanced Voice to build agents you can embed on your website or connect to phone systems. Set them up to take real actions, not just respond.
What you'll learn
- Vapi, ElevenLabs, Voiceflow compared
- Embedding on websites
- Phone system integration
- Enabling real actions
MCP & Connectors
The new integration layer
Model Context Protocol is changing how AI connects to your tools, and it matters.
Learn to run MCP locally with NPM, self-host in Docker, or use cloud options like Pipedream, Zapier, and ActivePieces. Understand why MCP unlocks capabilities that previous API connections couldn't.
What you'll learn
- MCP via NPM locally
- Docker self-hosting
- Cloud MCP with Pipedream
- MCP vs traditional APIs
Create Images Like a Pro
Text-to-image, editing, consistency
Generate images from text, edit existing images, maintain character consistency, and prepare frames for video.
Master the best paid and open-source tools for generating professional visuals. Learn text-to-image, image-to-image workflows, and how to create first and last frames that work for video generation.
What you'll learn
- Text-to-image workflows
- Image editing with AI
- Character consistency techniques
- Preparing for video generation
Self-Hosting for Security
Keep sensitive IP on your own servers
For companies with sensitive IP, self-hosting AI tools offers control that cloud services can't match.
Learn to host AI applications on cloud providers or your own infrastructure using Docker, Railway, and Netlify, without needing a DevOps team. We'll walk through the setup step by step.
What you'll learn
- Docker fundamentals
- Railway one-click deployment
- Netlify hosting
- Security best practices
Replace Subscriptions with Open Source
Find free alternatives on GitHub
Many expensive SaaS tools have free, open-source alternatives. You just need to know where to look.
Learn to find, evaluate, and self-host open source alternatives to your current tech stack. Run locally for free, or host on Railway for pennies. Stop paying for features you don't need.
What you'll learn
- Finding alternatives on GitHub
- Evaluating open source tools
- Local vs hosted options
- Railway for small teams
Make Music with AI
From prompt to finished track
Suno leads the pack for AI-generated music, but there's more to explore, and techniques to learn.
Learn to craft prompts that produce quality results, iterate on your creations, explore tools beyond Suno including Google Labs options, and understand your options for using what you make.
What you'll learn
- Suno deep dive
- Prompt crafting for music
- Alternative music AI tools
- Rights and usage options
Not sure where to start?
Book a quick chat and we'll help you pick the modules that make the most sense for what you're trying to achieve.
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