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    AUTOMATION NOTES

    Plain-language write-ups from real builds — what worked, what to watch out for, and what it saved.

    July 17, 2026

    Why Your Next Automation Might Not Need AI

    AI is the loudest tool in the box right now, but some of the most reliable automations have no AI in them at all. A real example: a stale-file watcher for a driver-recruiting agency.

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    July 17, 2026

    What an AI Operations Coordinator Actually Looks Like

    Seven connected workflows that run intake, task creation, overdue nudges, pre-meeting research, and lost-deal recovery for a global climate advisory firm — built and presented in under five hours.

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    July 17, 2026

    Running an AI Chatbot Without the API Bill

    A self-hosted chatbot using n8n and Ollama that keeps every conversation on local hardware — no cloud AI fees, no data leaving the building, no vendor lock-in.

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    July 17, 2026

    Zapier vs Make vs n8n: How I Actually Choose

    All three can move data between your apps. The right pick depends on volume, budget, and who maintains the workflow after it's built — here's the honest decision framework I use with clients.

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