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AI Automations for Business
AI Automations for Business is about making AI Simple, Fun & Accessible
AI automation is transforming the way we run businesses but staying up to date and knowing how to use it effectively can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Join hosts Katie and Noel every week for a relaxed, no-jargon conversation about AI and automation for business.
We break down the latest updates, debunk myths, and make AI accessible, even if you're not tech-savvy.
If you’re a business owner looking to save…
Episodes
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep42 - The PHP Flaw That Put Millions of Sites at Risk — What to Do Now
Last week was a bad week for the internet. As AI models get smarter, they're getting better at finding the weak spots in the code we all rely on, and last week…
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S2. Ep41 - How to Create On-Brand Images and Videos With Claude (No Designer Needed)
Claude isn't an image or video generator, but it can make consistent, on-brand graphics for your business. Noel has been doing it for the last two months, and…
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S2. Ep40 - How to Build Your Business Website With Claude Code (No Coding Skills Needed)
Don't let the word "code" put you off. If you can chat to Claude and describe what you want, you can build your own business website with Claude Code. We've…
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S2. Ep39 - OpenAI Dev Day Recap + Your Automation Questions Answered
OpenAI's Dev Day had live demos that didn't work and a livestream that crashed, but there were still plenty of announcements. Noel goes through the ones that…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep38 - 5 AI Automation Mistakes That Could Cost Your Business (And How to Avoid Them)
AI and automation can transform a small business. Done badly, they can cost you money, expose your data, or land you in legal trouble. Noel shares the five…
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S2. Ep37 - Can You Really Build an App in a Day? We're Calling BS
The ads are everywhere. Come up with an app idea, build it, and launch it, all in a single day. Katie's seen them across every platform and now they've made it…
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S2. Ep36 - The AI Labs Are Hitting the Brakes — And It Won't Affect Your Business At All
Every major AI lab in America has agreed they should slow down frontier development. Even Musk's xAI signed up to it. Sounds like a big deal, and for the labs…
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S2. Ep35 - Generic In, Generic Out: The Real Reason AI Content Doesn't Work For You
If your AI content sounds generic, it's because you're feeding it generic input. Katie gets on her soapbox this week about the "1000 viral hooks" and "500…
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S2. Ep34 - WebMCP: Get Your Website Agent-Ready Before Your Competitors Even Know It Exists
Right now, over 90% of websites have no way for an AI agent to actually use them. That's about to become a problem. In this episode, Noel explains WebMCP: a…
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S2. Ep33 - Which AI Agent Is Right for You? A Beginner to Expert Breakdown
There's nothing more frustrating than getting excited about an AI agent, only to find it's either way above your technical level or far too basic to do what…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep32 - Anthropic Is Watermarking AI Text — And You Can't Strip It Out
There's a lot of misinformation flying around about Anthropic's new AI watermarking, so Noel breaks down what it actually is. It isn't hidden code you can…
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S2. Ep31 - When to Upgrade from a Free AI Account (And When Not to Bother)
Do you actually need to pay for ChatGPT or Claude? A listener asked when it's time to stop using a free account and upgrade, so Noel and Katie go through both…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep30 - How to Set Up Claude Properly: Instructions, Memory, Connectors, Skills & Plugins
Most people open Claude, start typing, and never touch the settings that would make it ten times more useful. Answering questions from a few listeners, Noel…
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S2. Ep29 - Set Up Claude Once, Use It Everywhere: Projects, Skills & Cowork Explained
Tired of explaining your business to AI over and over again? In this episode, Noel answers a listener question from Fee in Perth, Australia: how do you set up…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep28 - China's New AI Models Are Nearly as Good as Fable 5 — But Should Your Business Use Them?
Would you trust a Chinese AI model with your business data? In this episode, Noel and Katie dig into Kimi K3 from Moonshot AI and Alibaba's Qwen 3.8, the new…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep27 - GPT 5.6, ChatGPT Work & GPT Live: Every New OpenAI Update Explained
Could OpenAI's latest updates be enough to tempt a die-hard Claude fan away from Anthropic? In this episode, Noel and Katie break down every major OpenAI…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep26 - 5 Reasons AI Agents Fail — And How to Build One That Actually Works
Why do AI agents work brilliantly for some people and fail completely for others? After spotting a viral LinkedIn post claiming AI agents "confidently fail"…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep25 - We Built an AI Agent That Any Business Owner Can Set Up in Minutes
What if you could set up an AI agent for your business without any technical experience? In this episode, Noel reveals Clyde, the AI agent he built from…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep24 - How to Keep Your Business Running While You Take the Summer Off
What would happen to your business if you completely switched off for two weeks? In this episode, Katie and Noel share four practical automations that let you…
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S2. Ep23 - Fable 5: The Best AI Model You Can't Use Anymore
What happens when the most powerful AI model you've ever used gets switched off overnight? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the Fable 5 shutdown…
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S2. Ep22 - How We Decide What AI to Actually Use in Our Business
How do you actually decide what AI tools are worth paying for? In this episode, Katie and Noel flip the format and answer the question they get asked most, how…
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S2. Ep21 - Google's Big AI Update: What It Means for Your Business
Is your website ready for AI customers? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down Google's biggest AI announcements of the year from the new Gemini 3.5 Flash…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep20 - The AI Glow-Up: What's Changed Since Last Year
Can you even remember what AI was like a year ago? In this episode, Katie and Noel look back at how dramatically AI has changed in just 12 months from…
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S2. Ep19 - How to Make AI Actually Know Your Business
What if AI could actually understand your business the way you do? In this episode, Katie and Noel walk through how to train AI to know your business from the…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep18 - 3 Steps to Start Using AI in Your Business (Without the Overwhelm)
Where do you actually start when AI feels overwhelming? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the three things every solopreneur should focus on when…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep17 - 5 Things AI Should Never Do in Your Business
What if the smartest AI move you can make is knowing when not to use it? In this episode, Katie and Noel go through five things AI should never do in your…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep16 - Meet Clyde: The AI Business Partner You Can Actually Trust
What if you could have an AI business partner that actually keeps your data safe? In this episode, Katie and Noel properly introduce Project Clyde an AI agent…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep15 - How to Build an AI Agent (Without Writing a Single Line of Code)
Think you need to be a developer to build an AI agent? Think again. In this episode, Katie and Noel walk through exactly how to build a working AI agent from…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep14 - How to Qualify Leads Automatically (Without Losing the Personal Touch)
How do you qualify leads without spending 20 minutes Googling every single one? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down how to automate the entire lead…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep13 - How to Get Started With Automations (A Beginner's Guide)
Where do you even start with automations? In this episode, Katie and Noel go right back to basics and walk through three specific automations that every…
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S2. Ep12 - You Don't Need Tech Skills to Use AI (Here's What You Actually Need)
Think you need to be techy to use AI? Think again. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down why AI is really a communication skill, not a tech skill and why…
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S2. Ep11 - How to Build Your Entire Business Using Claude
Can you really build an entire business using just Claude? In this episode, Katie and Noel walk through the full process step by step — from validating your…
- AI Automations for Business
S2. Ep10 - The New Rules of Prompt Engineering in 2026
We first covered prompt engineering on the podcast almost exactly a year ago, and honestly, nearly everything we said has changed. So this week, Katie and Noel…
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S2. Ep9 - Why Everyone's Moving to Claude (And How to Do It)
1.5 million people have switched from OpenAI to Anthropic, and Claude saw an 11% increase in users after the Super Bowl. So this week, Katie and I put together…
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S2. Ep8 - We Built an AI That Teaches Itself - In Under 24 Hours
Ever wondered what it would be like to build an AI that actually learns and improves on its own? In this episode, Noel reveals "Clyde", a self-learning AI…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep7 - Does AI Actually Save You Time? (Harvard Says… Not Really)
Does AI actually save you time, or is it just creating more work? In this episode, Katie and Noel dig into a Harvard Business Review report that found AI might…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep6 - 5 Ways to Improve Your Business Using AI in 2026
Wondering why your ChatGPT content just doesn't sound right? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel share the practical ways you can start using AI…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep5 - Why This Viral AI Agent Has Us Worried
Wondering what all the fuss is about with that viral AI agent taking over your YouTube feed? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep4 - ChatGPT Ads Are Coming: What Business Owners Need to Know
Curious what ChatGPT's new ad platform means for your business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down OpenAI's announcement that ads are…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep3 - Top 5 AI and Automation Tools For Small Businesses In 2026
Overwhelmed by AI tools? You're not alone. In this episode, we're cutting through the noise to bring you Noel's top 5 AI tools for small business owners in…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep2 - Can AI Replace Your VA? A Conversation with Ashley Kay of Champagne Collective
Is AI really going to replace your virtual assistant? In this episode, Katie and Noel sit down with Ashley Kay, founder of Champagne Collective, to debunk the…
AI Automations for BusinessS2. Ep1 - AI in 2025: The Year Everything Changed + Our 2026 Predictions
In this episode, Katie and Noel kick off 2026 with a look back at the whirlwind that was AI in 2025. From DeepSeek sparking the reasoning model race to ChatGPT…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep42 - Why Only 6% of Businesses Trust AI Agents (And How to Fix That)
In this episode, Noel and Katie dive into a shocking statistic from Harvard Business Review: only 6% of organisations fully trust AI agents. Despite an…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep41 - How to Create Your Own Business App Without Coding
Think creating a custom app for your business requires a six-figure budget and a team of developers? Think again. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep40 - What Do Anthropic and Google's New AI Models Mean for Your Business
Wondering what Anthropic and Google's latest AI releases actually mean for your small business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep39 - What Does AI Automation Really Cost Your Business?
Wondering what it actually costs to implement AI automations in your business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the transparent…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep38 - How to Create Custom GPTs for Your Business
Wondering how to get consistent results from ChatGPT without typing the same instructions over and over? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep37 - How to Set Up Business Automations on Your iPhone
Wondering why sharing your availability feels like such a drain when it should be simple? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel tackle one of those…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep36 - OpenAI's Atlas Browser + Claude Skills: What You Need to Know
Wondering what OpenAI and Anthropic just launched that actually matters for your business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down two…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep35 - Make Waves 25 Recap: Every Major Update Announced at Make.com's 2025 Conference
Curious what Make.com just announced that could transform how you build automations? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the major…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep34 - How to Choose Between Zapier, N8N and Make.com for Your Business
Confused about which automation platform to choose for your business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel compare the big three - Zapier, N8N…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep33 - OpenAI Dev Day 2025: Everything You Need to Know About Sora 2, AgentKit & More
Wondering what OpenAI just dropped that has everyone talking? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the game-changing updates from…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep32 - How to Create Digital Products Fast Using AI and Automation
Thinking you don't have time to create digital products? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down how to transform your expertise into…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep31 - How Do You Stand Out When Everyone Uses ChatGPT for Content
Tired of creating content that sounds exactly like everyone else's? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel tackle the content crisis of 2025, where…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep30 - Getting Started with AI and Automations: 3 Simple Steps for Any Business
Shocked that 39% of businesses aren't even considering AI yet? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the real barriers holding…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep29 - Build Custom Software for Your Business Using Vibe Coding
Wondering if you could build your own app without knowing how to code? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel demystify vibe coding, showing how…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep28 - Nano Banana: Transforming Image Editing Forever
Curious about the buzz around Nano Banana? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel dive into the playful world of Nano Banana, exploring its…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep27 - Save Hours on Email Marketing With AI Automations
Still spending hours writing newsletters you never get around to sending? You’re not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel share a calmer, smarter way to do…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep26 - Never Miss a Lead Again: Smart Sales & Onboarding with AI
Struggling to keep up with discovery calls, inbox pings, and proposal chasing? You’re not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel share a calmer, smarter way to…
AI Automations for BusinessS1. Ep25 - ChatGPT 5 Is Here: What It Means for Your Business
Curious whether the latest ChatGPT release actually changes the game for your business? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel cut through the noise…