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. 3 DGN GELEDEN

    Automate the boring work of HR with n8n (free template) with Paul Karrmann

    Most HR teams are still setting up Slack, email, and Jira accounts by hand every time someone new joins. And when requests come in from three different places at once? Someone has to manually sort through all of it. In this episode, I sit down with Paul Karrmann — an automation consultant based in Germany who built two n8n workflows that fix both of these problems. 🔗 Free HR Template: https://go.n8n.io/hr-template 🔗 Personio Community Node: https://go.n8n.io/personio-npm ────────────────────────── WHAT WE COVER Workflow #1 — Automated Employee Onboarding The moment someone joins the company, this agent automatically provisions every account (Slack, Jira, door access, and more) and sends a welcome message. Zero manual work. Workflow #2 — HR Request Triage No matter where a request comes in — Slack, Gmail, WhatsApp, or an online form — this workflow normalizes it, deduplicates it, scores it using the Eisenhower Matrix, logs it to Notion or Jira, and only alerts you when something is genuinely urgent. We also go deep on the Personio community node Paul built for n8n, which makes it easy to connect Europe's most widely used HR system to your automation stack. ────────────────────────── TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Welcome & overview of AI in HR automation 1:57 - Demo: Personio trigger node walkthrough 2:49 - The #1 HR pain point: employee onboarding 3:15 - How the onboarding agent works 3:56 - Setting up Slack notifications & welcome messages 8:06 - Client intake: mapping a company's tool stack 9:43 - On-prem deployments: hospitals & Docker environments 12:54 - HR Triage Workflow: handling requests from Slack, Gmail, WhatsApp 13:19 - Universal intake normalizer explained 14:16 - Eisenhower Matrix for request prioritization 15:14 - Full Eisenhower model breakdown 23:03 - Building the Personio community node 24:04 - Why Paul built it (and where to get it) 25:39 - How to connect with Paul 26:23 - Enterprise-grade automation vs. vibe coding ────────────────────────── #n8n #WorkflowAutomation #HRAutomation #NoCode 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.

    29 min.

  2. 3 DGN GELEDEN

    Build n8n Workflows Without Leaving Your IDE with Etienne Lescot

    🎁 Download the n8n plugin repo → https://go.n8n.io/n8n-ide-plugin Stop switching between your IDE and n8n. Build workflows without ever leaving your coding environment. n8n as Code brings n8n directly into Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and Open Claude — so you can prompt, build, and iterate on workflows without leaving your editor. In this episode, I sit down with Etienne Lescot, the developer behind n8n as Code, for a fully live demo. We watch him build real workflows inside Claude Code, Open Claude, and Cursor — including a two-way sync where edits in n8n automatically update your local TypeScript files, and vice versa. Zero hallucinations, runs on tiny, cheap LLMs. ––––––––––––––––––––––– ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro 1:05 – Meet Etienne: the man who built n8n as Code 1:54 – Live demo begins: building workflows with Claude Code 2:14 – First prompt: Stripe + Postgres workflow 3:37 – Switching to Open Cloud: support ticket triage workflow 5:38 – How n8n as Code works: built-in tooling & local skills 7:02 – Access to 7,000 community templates 16:14 – Installation walkthrough: GitHub repo & setup 23:13 – Cursor demo: lead nurturing workflow 27:51 – Two-way sync between IDE and n8n 28:59 – Zero hallucinations: runs on tiny, cheap LLMs ––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔗 LINKS 📦 n8n as Code template: https://go.n8n.io/n8n-ide-plugin ––––––––––––––––––––––– #n8n #AIAutomation #WorkflowAutomation #CursorAI #ClaudeCode #nocode #lowcode 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.

  3. 1 APR

    7 Steps to Automate Any Business With AI with Dave Ebbelaar

    Most businesses want to automate but few know where to start. In this episode, AI engineer and agency owner Dave Ebbelaar walks us through the exact 7-step framework his agency uses to take clients from idea to launch. Whether you're a freelancer, agency owner, or business looking to integrate AI, this episode breaks down a repeatable process that reduces risk, sets the right expectations, and actually delivers ROI. 🔑 What you'll learn: → Why you should use as little AI as possible (even at an AI agency) → How to identify high-value, low-risk automation opportunities → Why mapping your current process before building anything is critical → The difference between deterministic software and AI systems — and why it matters → How to build safeguards so AI failures don't reach your customers → What success metrics to track after launch ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:38 - Overview: 7 Steps to Implementing AI in Business 3:01 - Step 1: Discovery 8:48 - Step 2: Prioritization & Building the Business Case 14:20 - Step 3: Map the As-Is Process 19:23 - Step 4: Map the To-Be Process 23:57 - Step 5: Prototyping & Proof of Concept 28:42 - Step 6: Adding Safeguards & Controls 32:37 - Step 7: Launching & Success Metrics 37:10 - Managing Client Expectations with AI One tool Dave recommends for mapping workflows: Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). If you've never used it, it's worth checking out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Process_Model_and_Notation #n8n #AIAutomation #WorkflowAutomation #AI #NoCode 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. 31 MRT

    45 Seconds of You. AI Does the Rest. Short Form Content with n8n with Adam Goodyer

    🎁  Download n8n Template 1 Here -https://go.n8n.io/ai-short-form-content 🎁  Download n8n Template 2 Here - https://go.n8n.io/human-short-form-co... What if you could turn one long form video into 3 fully edited shorts — with scripts, B-roll, captions, transitions, and a lead magnet — all automated? Timestamp 0:00 - Introduction & what we're building 0:04 - 50,000 LinkedIn impressions from AI-generated content 0:14 - Overview: Long form to short form with minimal human input 2:42 - Phase 1: The fully automated approach (AI avatar) 2:56 - Building AI clones with HeyGen 3:01 - Using Appify to scrape YouTube videos & transcripts 3:37 - The problem with AI avatars & why Adam iterated 5:13 - Live demo of the AI avatar short (example output) 5:45 - B-roll extraction from long form video 15:17 - Building a template library for animations & transitions 18:22 - The AI Video Director node explained 21:20 - Automated lead magnet generation 22:37 - Phase 2: The Telegram approach (human + AI hybrid) 26:34 - The full content pipeline vision & what's next 28:12 - How to set up the workflows (API keys walkthrough) 30:52 - Where to find Adam & his agency 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.

    32 min.

  5. 11 MRT

    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.

  6. 10 MRT

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.
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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
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    2025 - 2026
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    22
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