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. 2 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 01/12/2025

    How I Hit 1.4M Followers Solo With AI & Automation [#09 Sabrina Romanov]

    In this episode, the guest shares how they skyrocketed from zero to 1.4 million followers in just 15 months, and built their Bootstrap Startup website from zero to 1.4 million visitors in only 10 months, all without a team, paid ads, editors, or virtual assistants. 00:00 Introduction: From Zero to 1.4M Followers 00:36 Building AI Tools & Automation Systems 01:10 Scaling Solo Without a Team 02:19 Selling AI Business for $10M 04:21 Lessons from 10 Years in AI 06:04 Building AI Customer Service Agent 07:55 Using MCP with N8N for Automation 09:17 Pre-Planning Your AI Systems 12:01 Content Creation Strategy: 3 Steps 13:55 AI-Powered Content Ideation 15:57 Creating Content Drafts with AI 19:05 Delivering Value & Authentic Connection 22:37 Meta Skills for Building a Brand 24:25 Batching Content: One Day Per Week 26:06 Publishing & Repurposing Content 28:41 Building Potato API & N8N Integration 32:35 Community Collaboration & Feedback 36:22 Avoiding Distractions as a Solo Founder 39:59 Mental Health & Avoiding Burnout 42:22 Advice for Starting Your Brand 44:09 Focus on Top of Funnel Marketing 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.

    46 min

  8. 24/11/2025

    Six Key Areas for Service Business Automation with Jono Catliff

    Discover how Jono, founder of Automatable and DJing.ca, scaled his service business using automation and AI tools like n8n. In this in-depth interview, Jono shares actionable strategies for automating lead generation, sales, proposals, and more, saving time and boosting revenue. Learn about proven blueprints, real-world success stories from his community, and step-by-step frameworks for freelancers and agencies. Whether you’re new to automation or looking to grow your business, this episode is packed with practical tips, case studies, and inspiration to help you leverage automation for maximum impact. 00:00 - Introduction to Jono and Catliff 00:16 - How Automation Scaled His Business 00:32 - Value of n8n for Time and Money 01:26 - Six Key Areas for Service Business Automation 04:04 - Jono's Wedding Photography Business Journey 05:06 - The 60-Second Lead Call Strategy 06:25 - Building the Lead Response Workflow 08:56 - Automating Proposals, Contracts & Invoices 09:56 - Copy-Paste Templates for Quick Wins 11:35 - Service Business Automation Framework 13:32 - Getting Started with Upwork 13:47 - Tim's Success Story: First Month Results 16:45 - Why Start with Upwork Over Other Platforms 19:41 - LinkedIn Strategy for Lead Generation 22:39 - Do Something Epic, Then Talk About It 23:38 - Julian's $75K Month Success Story 25:06 - The Power of High-Level Masterminds 27:31 - Providing Value Before Selling 27:51 - Joseph's Voice AI Agent Success 30:42 - Most Resellable Automation Systems 33:52 - Stacking Leverage with Automation Catalogs 34:30 - Andy's $60K Retainer Deal Strategy 35:34 - Building Social Proof for Higher Prices 38:42 - How to Connect with Jono 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
    16
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    © 2026 The n8n Masterclass
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