AI Automations for Business

Katie Tovey-Grindlay and Noel Tovey-Grindlay

AI Automations for Business is about making AI Simple, Fun & Accessible AI automation is transforming the way we run businesses but staying up to date and knowing how to use it effectively can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Join hosts Katie and Noel every week for a relaxed, no-jargon conversation about AI and automation for business.  We break down the latest updates, debunk myths, and make AI accessible, even if you're not tech-savvy. If you’re a business owner looking to save time, streamline workflows, and stay ahead of the curve with AI, this podcast is for you. You can also check out our Skool community, where we help you on your automation journey and show you the automations we talk about in action. You can check this out at: https://skool.com/ai-business-club

  1. 5d ago

    S2. Ep24 - How to Keep Your Business Running While You Take the Summer Off

    What would happen to your business if you completely switched off for two weeks? In this episode, Katie and Noel share four practical automations that let you step away from your business without everything grinding to a halt. From AI-powered out-of-office emails that actually help your customers, to automated invoice chasing that stops you from awkwardly emailing clients from the beach. They also cover AI support agents that handle tickets while you're away, voice agents that answer your phone, and why Make.com's upcoming Maia chatbot could make setting all of this up a whole lot easier. If you would like to check out our episode where we talked about AI voice agent with Corky Ballas, check out the links below: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    23 min

  2. Jun 18

    S2. Ep23 - Fable 5: The Best AI Model You Can't Use Anymore

    What happens when the most powerful AI model you've ever used gets switched off overnight? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the Fable 5 shutdown Anthropic's most powerful public model pulled by the US government with zero warning, globally, just a week after launch. They cover what happened, why it was turned off, what Anthropic have said about the same vulnerabilities existing in every major model, and what this means for any business relying on AI. They also discuss how open-source models can protect your business from sudden shutdowns, why you should wait before deploying new models into production, and whether countries like the UK need to start building their own frontier AI. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    17 min

  3. Jun 11

    S2. Ep22 - How We Decide What AI to Actually Use in Our Business

    How do you actually decide what AI tools are worth paying for? In this episode, Katie and Noel flip the format and answer the question they get asked most, how they choose what AI platforms, tools, and automations to use in their own businesses. They cover picking your core AI platform, why they left ChatGPT for Claude, how to avoid the hype and FOMO trap, and why building your own tools can cost pennies compared to premium subscriptions. They also discuss Apple's Siri upgrade with Gemini models and the automation addiction trap. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    28 min

  4. May 28

    S2. Ep21 - Google's Big AI Update: What It Means for Your Business

    Is your website ready for AI customers? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down Google's biggest AI announcements of the year from the new Gemini 3.5 Flash model and its hidden token cost trap, to the Gemini Spark AI agent with its Agent Payment Protocol that could change how products are bought and sold online. They also cover Google Flow's multimodal video creation, the controversial AntiGravity 2.0 overhaul that upset millions of developers, and why FAQ schema on your website has never been more important. Plus, OpenAI solved an 80-year-old maths problem that left professors speechless. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    35 min
  5. S2. Ep20 - The AI Glow-Up: What's Changed Since Last Year

    May 21

    S2. Ep20 - The AI Glow-Up: What's Changed Since Last Year

    Can you even remember what AI was like a year ago? In this episode, Katie and Noel look back at how dramatically AI has changed in just 12 months from eight-fingered images and constant hallucinations to building entire apps hands-free and AI that remembers everything. They cover ChatGPT's explosive growth from 400 million to 800 million users, the rise and fall of AI browsers, why vibe coding actually works now, and how computer use has changed the game. They also share a Project Clyde community update, discuss the surprising demographic shift in AI adoption, and reminisce about a Malta trip that made them realise just how fast everything has moved. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    29 min

  6. May 14

    S2. Ep19 - How to Make AI Actually Know Your Business

    What if AI could actually understand your business the way you do? In this episode, Katie and Noel walk through how to train AI to know your business from the inside out. They cover Claude's memory feature, setting up projects with your company documents and processes, and connecting your business apps for live data, plus why downloading someone else's "100 viral hooks" will never beat teaching AI your own voice. They also discuss OpenAI's new text-to-speech and real-time voice agent models, the growing problem of AI-generated content that doesn't sound human, and the free Claude webinar they're planning for listeners. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    27 min
  7. S2. Ep18 - 3 Steps to Start Using AI in Your Business (Without the Overwhelm)

    May 7

    S2. Ep18 - 3 Steps to Start Using AI in Your Business (Without the Overwhelm)

    Where do you actually start when AI feels overwhelming? In this episode, Katie and Noel break down the three things every solopreneur should focus on when getting started with AI. They cover why the first step has nothing to do with AI tools at all, why committing to one platform beats dabbling in five, and how even a basic no-code automation can change how your business runs plus the shiny object trap, Katie's switch from ChatGPT to Claude, and why OpenAI's GPT-5 has a goblin problem. Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    32 min
  8. S2. Ep17 - 5 Things AI Should Never Do in Your Business

    Apr 30

    S2. Ep17 - 5 Things AI Should Never Do in Your Business

    What if the smartest AI move you can make is knowing when not to use it? In this episode, Katie and Noel go through five things AI should never do in your business. They cover refunds and customer complaints, sales conversations, community management, hiring, and client and supplier relationships breaking down exactly where AI can help with the setup but where humans need to take over. They also discuss OpenAI's GPT-5.5 release and how it compares to Opus 4.7, the generational leap in Images 2.0, ChatGPT agents with Stripe integration for Business and Enterprise accounts, and why 43% of retailers are already piloting AI shopping agents. Plus Katie shares her experience managing a 10,000-person community and Noel tells the story of being rescued from a hiring reject pile. Want to learn more about Clyde, head to projectclyde.app, if you would like to join the free community you can find this on Skool (Project Clyde). Here are the links to Lucy Legals resources that we discussed in this episode. Refunds and Rights AI Legal Tool Kit Send us Fan Mail How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde, our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 500+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community to learn how to get the most out of it, share workflows, and connect with other builders putting AI to work in their businesses. 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.

    40 min
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AI Automations for Business is about making AI Simple, Fun & Accessible AI automation is transforming the way we run businesses but staying up to date and knowing how to use it effectively can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Join hosts Katie and Noel every week for a relaxed, no-jargon conversation about AI and automation for business.  We break down the latest updates, debunk myths, and make AI accessible, even if you're not tech-savvy. If you’re a business owner looking to save time, streamline workflows, and stay ahead of the curve with AI, this podcast is for you. You can also check out our Skool community, where we help you on your automation journey and show you the automations we talk about in action. You can check this out at: https://skool.com/ai-business-club

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  • Creator
    Katie Tovey-Grindlay and Noel Tovey-Grindlay
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AI Automations for Business
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    AI Automations for Business

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