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 not be the time-saver we all think it is. They share their own experiences of falling into the AI productivity trap — from filling saved time with more tasks, to taking on responsibilities that were never yours, to that "one last prompt" habit that means you never truly switch off.

They also chat about the new Kimi 2.5 model from China and its agent swarm feature, why automations might be the real answer to the productivity problem, and Noel's hilarious battle with ChatGPT over whether to walk or drive to the car wash. Spoiler: Claude got it in one.

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Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here.

We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all.

New for 2026, you can also find us on Substack, click here to subscribe and get all the latest news and updates from us.

If you would like dedicated help with your automations or would like us to build them for you then you can find our agency at makeautomations.ai

Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

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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 to genuinely improve your business in 2026, starting with one simple switch that will make a night and day difference to your content.

They break down why Claude outperforms ChatGPT for business writing, how AI can generate reports and proposals in minutes instead of days (including a real-world solar panel company doing exactly that), and why getting your AI SEO right could be the most important thing you do this year. Plus, they cover using AI agents to chat to your CRM, automate follow-ups, and uncover data insights you'd never spot manually.

Whether you're a complete beginner or already building automations, this episode gives you actionable steps to work smarter and win more clients, without the tech overwhelm.

Perfect for service-based business owners, solopreneurs, and small teams who want to actually move the needle with AI, not just talk about it.

Here is the link to the AI SEO episode with Milana: S1. Ep20 - How To Get Your Business To Rank In ChatGPT Search

How to find us:

Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here.

We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all.

New for 2026, you can also find us on Substack, click here to subscribe and get all the latest news and updates from us.

If you would like dedicated help with your automations or would like us to build them for you then you can find our agency at makeautomations.ai

Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

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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 OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot, formerly Moltbot) - the autonomous AI agent that's had three name changes in a week and is causing serious concern in the AI community.

They reveal why Noel won't be installing it anywhere near his devices, how prompt injection attacks can hijack your agent, and why giving any software full system access to your business computer is a recipe for disaster. Plus, they share some wild social media screenshots - including an AI that allegedly spent $7,000 on an Alex Hormozi course and a premium domain while its owner was out.

From AI agents creating their own churches to bots trying to take each other out with reverse prompt injections, this episode covers the security risks every business owner needs to know about before jumping on the autonomous agent hype train.

Perfect for service-based business owners, solopreneurs, and small teams who want to stay informed about AI developments without putting their business data at risk.

How to find us:

Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here.

We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all.

New for 2026, you can also find us on Substack, click here to subscribe and get all the latest news and updates from us.

If you would like dedicated help with your automations or would like us to build them for you then you can find our agency at makeautomations.ai

Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

Send us a text