The n8n Masterclass

Dylan Watkins - n8n

Welcome to The n8n Masterclass. I’m Dylan Watkins. Each week we break down real business wins using n8n and AI automation. You’ll learn what worked, why it worked, and what broke along the way. Founders, automation experts, and AI agencies share how they use n8n to simplify operations, scale delivery, and move faster without adding more people. The n8n Masterclass is not about tutorials or tech jargon. It focuses on the real business side of automation, the frameworks, decision patterns, and creative problem solving that turn workflows into results. You’ll leave every episode with one principle, one pattern, and one action you can apply this week to grow your business, reduce manual work, and unlock the potential of automation. If you’re building a business that runs on smart systems, AI, and no-code tools, this is your playbook for scaling with n8n. Follow The n8n Masterclass and start using automation as your competitive edge.

  1. 6 HR AGO

    Building an Open Claw Clone in n8n | Full Walkthrough and Template

    🎁  Download n8nClaw Template Here - https://go.n8n.io/n8nClaw Open Claw has taken the AI world by storm with its 24/7 autonomous assistant capabilities, but it's a black box. In this episode, I sit down with Shabbir, an n8n community member who rebuilt Open Claw's core functionality entirely inside N8N—where you can see, customize, and control every single component. What You'll Learn: • Multi-channel messaging (Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack) with persistent conversations • Tiered AI agent system (Haiku → Sonnet → Opus) for cost and speed optimization • Autonomous task management with scheduled heartbeat triggers • Document management with Google Drive integration • Email manager for reading, processing, and sending emails • Vector memory system for long-term context retention • Research agents with web search and Wikipedia integration • Live demos showing real-world usage Key Features: ✅ Open source and fully customizable ✅ Visual workflow you can actually understand ✅ Persistent memory across multiple platforms ✅ Autonomous execution without constant supervision ✅ Domain-specific tool extensions ✅ Complete template available for download Whether you're curious about Open Claw or want to build your own AI assistant with full control, this walkthrough shows you exactly how it's done. We cover the architecture, test it live, and discuss future evolution ideas including recursive agent triggers and local file management. Shabbir's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@ShabNoorAI⁩   Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to N8N Open Claw Clone 01:19 - Why Open Claw is Popular & What We're Building 02:30 - Live Demo Setup & Overview 03:14 - Multi-Channel Messaging Explained 04:47 - Voice Notes, PDFs & Image Analysis 07:43 - Persistent Memory System 09:31 - Tiered AI Agents (Haiku → Sonnet → Opus) 11:30 - Task Management & Autonomous Execution 13:35 - Heartbeat Scheduling & Proactive Check-ins 14:38 - Google Drive Document Manager 18:46 - Email Manager Integration 20:29 - Research Agents with Wikipedia & Web Search 22:50 - Vector Store for Long-Term Memory 25:16 - Live Test: Sending Checklist via Email 26:05 - Future Evolution Ideas & Customization 27:07 - Recursive Agent Triggers Discussion 28:58 - SSH & Local File Writing Capabilities 29:33 - Template Availability & Final Insights Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    31 min

  2. 23 HR AGO

    Build Better Apps On Easy Mode with Doc Willams

    🎁  Download Part 1 Here: https://go.n8n.io/app-creation-workflow 🎁  Download Part 2 Here: https://go.n8n.io/app-creation-workflow-prompts Doc Williams shows you how to build a complete SaaS application that scrapes app store reviews, analyzes them with AI, and helps you identify million-dollar opportunities in underserved markets. The System: This workflow automatically scrapes app reviews, lets users chat with the data using Pine Cone's new assistant node, and even generates Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) to help you build better apps. The entire system uses Fire Crawl for scraping, n8n for automation, Pine Cone for AI chat, Lovable for the front-end, and Stripe for payments. Tech Stack: n8n (automation & workflows) Pine Cone Assistant (AI chat with your data) Lovable (front-end development) Supabase (database) Fire Crawl (review scraping) Stripe (payments) OpenAI (language model) What You'll Learn: • How to scrape and analyze app store reviews to find profitable gaps in the market • Setting up Pine Cone's Assistant Node with n8n (no complicated vectorization needed!) • Embedding AI chat directly into your SaaS application • Saving chat history to a database with Supabase • Building the entire front-end with Lovable AI • Adding Stripe payments to monetize your app • Real example: Oil Field Calendar app making $50k+/month 0:00 - Introduction & Overview 0:22 - What You'll Learn Today 1:00 - The App Review System Demo 2:16 - How to Find Profitable App Opportunities 3:52 - Live Demo: Oil Field Calendar Example 5:30 - Using AI Chat with Pine Cone 9:30 - Embedding the Chat Feature in Your SaaS 10:17 - Tech Stack Overview 11:57 - Inside the n8n Workflow 15:00 - Understanding Pine Cone Assistant Node 17:30 - Top K and Snippet Size Explained 19:47 - Data Shape and Configuration Tips 22:09 - Metadata Filters Setup 22:56 - Saving Chat History to Database 24:26 - Generating Product Requirements (PRDs) 26:40 - Full Tech Stack Breakdown 29:52 - Setting Up with Lovable & Stripe 30:30 - Template & Prompt Availability 31:14 - Future Opportunities & Market Ideas 33:26 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    35 min

  3. 10 FEB

    Building an Enterprise-Grade n8n Dashboard with Real-Time Monitoring with Aemal Sayer

    🎁  Download Part 1 Here: https://go.n8n.io/n8n-dashboard-frontend 🎁  Download Part 2 Here: https://go.n8n.io/n8n-dashboard-backend In this episode, Aemal walks through building a comprehensive monitoring dashboard for n8n workflows that enterprises can use to track every execution, identify failures, and even calculate workflow costs. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Understanding n8n Backend Hooks 8:45 - Setting Up Supabase Schema 15:20 - Capturing Execution Data 22:10 - Building the Dashboard with Replit 35:15 - Security Best Practices 38:40 - Future of AI Development What You'll Learn: • How to use n8n backend hooks to capture execution telemetry data • Setting up Supabase to store workflow execution logs • Building a real-time dashboard with Next.js and Replit • Implementing enterprise-grade monitoring for n8n instances • Security best practices when connecting frontend to backend • Using AG Grid for advanced data filtering and visualization Key Features Built: ✅ Real-time execution tracking ✅ Failure monitoring and notifications ✅ Execution data analysis with full JSON context ✅ Cost tracking for workflows (especially token usage) ✅ Enterprise-grade UI with Hero UI components Tech Stack: n8n (workflow automation) Supabase (database) Next.js (full-stack framework) Replit (development & deployment) AG Grid (data tables) Hero UI (component library) GitHub Repositories: Both the n8n backend hooks and the dashboard UI are available as open-source repositories. Links in the description! Perfect For: CTOs and technical leaders monitoring n8n deployments Business operators tracking workflow performance DevOps teams needing execution visibility Anyone running enterprise n8n instances Bonus Discussion: We also dive into the future of AI-native development, vibe coding with tools like Replit and Cursor, and how AI is transforming software engineering productivity by 20-50x. Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    41 min

  4. 30 JAN

    Building Growth Systems and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Simon Cotton

    🎁  Download n8n Template Here: go.n8n.io/linkedin-posts-template 🎙️ In this episode, Simon Cotton joins me to break down how to build growth systems that actually compound and how to stop imposter syndrome from quietly sabotaging your momentum. We get into: • How to accelerate business growth using automation + AI • Why human-in-the-loop systems beat “set it and forget it” automations • The real way Simon worked through imposter syndrome • How SEO fits into a modern, automation-first growth strategy  If you’re building, scaling, or trying to show up more confidently online, this conversation will hit home. Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    44 min

  5. 22 JAN

    0-200k Subs with a Content Ideation Workflow with Chase Hannegan

    🎁  Download n8n Template Here: https://go.n8n.io/content-idea-template Discover how Chase Hannigan grew from zero to 200,000 followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok in just over a year without any prior content creation experience. In this episode, we dive deep into his AI-powered content ideation system that scrapes trending topics from YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, and Perplexity to generate daily reports and content scripts. Chapters: 01:06 What You’ll Learn + Free n8n Workflow Overview 02:24 The Real Problem: Manual Ideation & Doom Scrolling 03:45 Automating Content Ideation Across Platforms 05:25 Screen Share Begins – Live Walkthrough of the n8n Workflow 06:00 High-Level System Architecture 06:30 YouTube Data Ingestion & Filtering Logic 07:10 Transcript Analysis with LLMs 07:45 Multi-Platform Expansion: Reddit, Twitter, Perplexity 09:00 How the Daily Digest Report Is Generated 09:25 Airtable + Email Report Delivery 09:45 Content Script Generation (Hooks, Bodies, CTAs) 11:00 Why This Is Not RAG (And When You’d Want It) 11:30 Filtering Noise with Engagement Metrics 12:30 Content Volume Strategy 14:00 Hook Optimization & Pre-Validated Ideas 15:15 Frameworks vs Off-the-Cuff Content 16:00 Recording Stack 17:05 Why Ideation Is the Highest-Leverage Automation 18:00 Posting & Editing Workflow 19:00 Why Fancy Editing Doesn’t Matter for Technical Audiences 23:15 Reducing Friction to Stay Consistent 24:20 Handling Cringe, Feedback, and Early Videos 25:55 Real Business Outcomes from Content Automation 32:00 Where to Find the Workflow + Final Takeaways Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    33 min

  6. 22/12/2025

    Stop Vibe Coding: Context Engineering & RAG for AI Agents with Cole Medin

    In this episode, we sit down with Cole Medin, CTO of Automator and expert in applied AI, to dive deep into context engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and building scalable AI workflows. Cole shares practical strategies for cutting through the noise in the AI space, designing effective prompts, and moving from prototypes to production-ready systems. Whether you’re an AI builder, developer, or just curious about the latest in automation, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice.  00:00 – Introduction: The challenge of too much “fluff” in the AI space and how to focus on what matters.  00:22 – Meet Cole Meine: Background, expertise, and his mission in applied AI.  01:59 – What listeners will learn: Context engineering, RAG, and moving workflows to production.  02:40 – The origin of context engineering: Why treating prompts and context as engineered resources matters.  03:49 – Vibe coding vs. context engineering: The importance of specificity and reducing assumptions.  06:18 – Practical steps for context engineering: Mindset shift, planning, and using AI to ask clarifying questions.  08:47 – Success criteria and user journeys: How to define what “done” looks like for AI projects.  12:36 – How much time to spend on planning: Product requirement docs and upfront investment.  13:54 – Favorite AI coding tools: Cloud Code, Codex, and Google’s Anti-Gravity.  15:23 – Staying up to date in AI: Research strategies and the value of community.  18:09 – Introduction to RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation): What it is and why it matters.  20:41 – How RAG works: Embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search.  24:45 – Metadata filtering in RAG: Multi-tenancy, hierarchical search, and business use cases.  28:46 – Handling messy data: ETL/ELT pipelines and preparing data for AI agents.  32:06 – Scaling workflows: Moving from n8n prototypes to production code (Python/TypeScript).  34:38 – Deployment strategies: Frontend, backend, and cloud hosting options.  37:13 – The importance of version control: Using GitHub for safe states and CI/CD. 40:05 – Final advice: Start simple, build your process, and customize your system.  41:15 – Where to find more: Cole Meine’s YouTube channel for more on RAG and context engineering. Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    50 min

  7. 15/12/2025

    The 5 Steps to Building Apps People Actually Want with Stephen Pope

    In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Pope, a tech founder who built and sold a seven-figure software company, to uncover the real steps behind building SaaS apps that people actually want. Stephen shares his journey from agency work to productization, revealing how he created the Content Engine Database and scaled it to $50K+ months. 00:00 – Introduction & Stephen’s Background 01:23 – The Drive to Build: Early Entrepreneurial Spirit 02:45 – What Does Automation Really Do? 04:47 – Building a $5K SaaS Product with AI 07:11 – The Value for Listeners 08:47 – Stephen’s Process for Engineering SaaS Products 10:16 – Solving Your Own Problems: The Content Engine Database 12:54 – Going Viral and Finding Product-Market Fit 15:12 – From Agency Work to Productization 18:20 – How the Content Engine Database Works 22:03 – Organizing Content for Scale 25:00 – Repurposing Content & Automation 28:15 – Using AI and Automation in Content Creation 31:00 – The 5 Steps to Building SaaS Apps People Want 36:00 – Lead Generation, Funnels, and Project Management 40:00 – The Importance of Organization 44:00 – Finding the Right Customers 48:00 – Iteration, Feedback, and Community 52:00 – Overcoming Distractions and Staying Focused 56:00 – Final Advice & Where to Find Stephen Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    1h 1m

  8. 08/12/2025

    The Moment Automation Changed My Business Forever with Oskar Kramarz

    In this episode, we sit down with Oskar, an automation developer and YouTube educator, to explore the world of business process automation using n8n. Oskar shares his journey from solving everyday business problems to building advanced workflows, including autonomous web scraping, lead generation, and custom dashboards. We discuss practical use cases for both businesses and individuals, the importance of experimentation, and how to identify the best opportunities for automation. Oskar also highlights the power of community, the latest features in n8n, and offers advice for anyone looking to get started with automation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to help you automate and innovate. 00:00 Introduction & Guest Overview 00:26 Autonomous Scraping Workflow 01:46 Lead Generation Use Cases 03:41 Automating Business Processes 06:25 Currency Exchange Workflow 08:34 Home Budgeting Automation 10:48 Entry Points to n8n 13:19 Flexibility & User Interface 15:54 Handoffs with Developer Teams 17:15 Custom Dashboards & Business Use Cases 21:11 Material Selection Chatbot 24:45 Multi-Agent Features in n8n 27:01 Debugging & Production Readiness 31:00 Identifying Automation Opportunities 33:10 Learning & Experimentation 36:31 Community & Collaboration 39:00 Final Advice & How to Connect with Oskar Get 30% Off n8n Cloud Starter or Pro Plans! Want to get started with n8n? Visit n8n.io/pricing and use code 2025-N8N-PODCAST-729C416E at checkout for 30% off your first month or year.

    40 min
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Welcome to The n8n Masterclass. I’m Dylan Watkins. Each week we break down real business wins using n8n and AI automation. You’ll learn what worked, why it worked, and what broke along the way. Founders, automation experts, and AI agencies share how they use n8n to simplify operations, scale delivery, and move faster without adding more people. The n8n Masterclass is not about tutorials or tech jargon. It focuses on the real business side of automation, the frameworks, decision patterns, and creative problem solving that turn workflows into results. You’ll leave every episode with one principle, one pattern, and one action you can apply this week to grow your business, reduce manual work, and unlock the potential of automation. If you’re building a business that runs on smart systems, AI, and no-code tools, this is your playbook for scaling with n8n. Follow The n8n Masterclass and start using automation as your competitive edge.

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    Dylan Watkins - n8n
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
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    © 2026 The n8n Masterclass
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