Build With AI

Corey Ganim

Most AI podcasts talk about what's possible. Build With AI shows you how it's done, live. Each episode, host Corey Ganim brings on entrepreneurs and operators who share their screen and build real AI automations, workflows, and tool setups right in front of you. No boring slides. Nothing that hasn't been battle-tested. You'll watch actual implementations get built from scratch so you can follow along and do the same in your business. If you're a non-technical entrepreneur who wants to put AI to work without becoming a developer, hit play and build along with us.

  1. 1 HR AGO

    #151 Perplexity Computer vs. Manus: Which One's Actually Better?

    Corey puts two leading agentic AI tools head-to-head in a real-world showdown. He tests Perplexity Computer ($200/month) against Manus ($20/month) across three practical use cases: multi-source research with website deployment, connected app integrations with Google Workspace, and data collection with visualization. You'll see exactly how each tool performs on speed, accuracy, output quality, and which one earns Corey's recommendation for 2026. Join the Build With AI community waitlist: https://return-my-time.kit.com/1bd2720397 • Perplexity Computer completed tasks 5-10x faster than Manus across most tests — finishing in 60 seconds what took Manus 10 minutes • Both tools nailed data accuracy when researching AI startup funding, pulling identical figures from TechCrunch • Perplexity's Google Workspace integration produced cleaner, properly formatted deliverables (tables, headers, structured docs) while Manus output jumbled text • For website deployment, Manus actually had slightly better UI design — but both successfully created shareable public URLs • When stuck, Perplexity self-corrected and found the data; it recovered gracefully from errors • ClickUp was recommended by both tools as best value for project management pricing ($12/user/month for Business plan) • Perplexity Computer wins overall for speed, output quality, and cleaner UI despite the 10x higher price tag Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and test overview 00:30 - Pricing comparison ($200 vs $20 plans) 01:00 - Test 1: Multi-source research + website deployment 14:04 - Test 1 results: Speed comparison (2 min vs 10 min) 16:25 - Website design comparison 18:30 - Test 2: Gmail + Calendar + Google Docs integration 27:14 - Test 2 results: Output quality comparison 29:40 - Perplexity's formatted table vs Manus' jumbled text 32:00 - Test 3: Data collection, analysis, and visualization 39:30 - Test 3 results: Bar charts and pricing spreadsheets 41:52 - Final verdict and recommendation Links Mentioned: Perplexity Computer vs Claude Cowork: https://youtu.be/_s0ymvl6vNc• Perplexity Computer: https://perplexity.ai/ • Manus: https://manus.im/

    15 min
  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    # 149 OpenClaw Masterclass for Beginners (full tutorial)

    Nick Spisak, a 15-year software veteran turned AI entrepreneur, walks through the complete OpenClaw setup for non-technical users. You'll learn how to install your first instance, give it skills that read documentation for you, and troubleshoot any issue using natural language. Nick even gives away his "OpenClaw Prime" skill that turns any coding agent into an OpenClaw expert, plus a visual step-by-step diagram. • OpenClaw Prime Skill: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/f1f13dee60 • Excalidraw Setup Diagram: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/ab1cc7ab21 Key Takeaways: • Build a skill that reads the docs so you don't have to. Nick's "OpenClaw Prime" skill makes Claude Code or Codex an instant OpenClaw expert. • Troubleshooting works 100% of the time. Point your coding agent at your OpenClaw files, describe the issue in plain English, and let it fix itself. • Skills are portable across models. Write it once for Codex, ask AI to convert it for Claude Code or Gemini. • Spend 90% of your time in planning mode. Use Shift+Tab to enter plan mode and remove assumptions before execution. • Real business use case: AI receptionist. Set up OpenClaw on WhatsApp to respond to leads while you're on a job site. One extra $10K roofing lead pays for the whole system. • Telegram is the easiest platform to connect. Message the Bot Father, get your token, plug it into OpenClaw. • Customize your agent's personality via the Soul file. Make it concise, opinionated, and aligned with how you work. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and what you'll learn 01:02 - Using Claude Cowork + Excalidraw for planning 03:46 - WhisperFlow: talk to your terminal with natural language 06:30 - OpenClaw Prime skill explained 08:41 - Why skills teach AI to "fish" (not just follow tutorials) 11:02 - Live troubleshooting demo: bringing Annie back online 13:44 - Claude Code vs Codex (skills are portable) 16:44 - Planning vs execution mode (the 90/10 rule) 19:21 - Real business use cases: AI receptionist for contractors 23:28 - 100% success rate troubleshooting (even with no code experience) 25:13 - Walkthrough of the Excalidraw setup diagram 27:16 - Setting up Telegram (easiest platform) 28:51 - Soul file and agent identity customization 30:26 - Wrap up and where to get free resources Links & Resources Mentioned: • OpenClaw Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai • Claude Cowork: https://claude.ai • WhisperFlow: https://whisperflow.com • Ghost TTY (Terminal): https://ghostty.org Enjoyed this episode? → Subscribe and leave a review to help others discover the show → Join the Build with AI Community waitlist: https://return-my-time.kit.com/1bd2720397

    32 min

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Most AI podcasts talk about what's possible. Build With AI shows you how it's done, live. Each episode, host Corey Ganim brings on entrepreneurs and operators who share their screen and build real AI automations, workflows, and tool setups right in front of you. No boring slides. Nothing that hasn't been battle-tested. You'll watch actual implementations get built from scratch so you can follow along and do the same in your business. If you're a non-technical entrepreneur who wants to put AI to work without becoming a developer, hit play and build along with us.

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