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. 21H AGO

    S2. Ep13 - How to Get Started With Automations (A Beginner's Guide)

    Where do you even start with automations? In this episode, Katie and Noel go right back to basics and walk through three specific automations that every service-based business owner can set up from scratch no coding, no tech skills, no experience needed. They cover booking management with AI-powered lead qualification, CRM automations that bypass expensive platform tiers, and a content scheduling setup that posts to multiple social media platforms from a simple Google Sheet. They also chat about the leaked Claude Mythos (version five), why Make.com, Zapier, and n8n are the three platforms worth looking at, Katie's Meet Edgar content bucket saga, and why Noel built his first ever automation on a dog holiday. Priorities. Check out our review of all no code automations on Season 1 Episode 34. How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    34 min

  2. MAR 26

    S2. Ep12 - You Don't Need Tech Skills to Use AI (Here's What You Actually Need)

    Think you need to be techy to use AI? Think again. In this episode, Katie and Noel break down why AI is really a communication skill, not a tech skill and why most business owners already have everything they need to get started. They walk through what good AI communication actually looks like, where people go wrong (being too vague, giving up after the first response, not giving enough context), and share real examples of what you can create using nothing but a clear brief and a bit of back and forth They also cover a bunch of new Claude updates including Dispatch (Cowork from your phone), scheduled tasks, Channels for Telegram and Discord, and a new visualisation feature that Noel tested by mapping the night sky. Plus there's a specific action step for anyone who's never used AI before involving your website URL and a framework every business owner should know. How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  3. MAR 19

    S2. Ep11 - How to Build Your Entire Business Using Claude

    Can you really build an entire business using just Claude? In this episode, Katie and Noel walk through the full process step by step — from validating your business idea (and why you should always tell Claude not to just agree with you), to creating your brand identity with colour palettes and font pairings in artifacts, to building a full production website with Claude Code and deploying it via GitHub and Vercel. They also cover marketing and content plans using Claude Skills, and how Claude Cowork can automate the operational side with scheduled tasks, proposals, SOPs, and client research running in the background. They also chat about how long all of this would actually take (spoiler: about a day), why you don't need any technical skills to do it, and the one area where the human touch still matters. Plus there's a quick update on Clyde, OpenClaw, NemoClaw from Nvidia, and the AI Business Club. If you want to check out Clyde, here is the link to the website: https://projectclyde.app How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  4. MAR 12

    S2. Ep10 - The New Rules of Prompt Engineering in 2026

    We first covered prompt engineering on the podcast almost exactly a year ago, and honestly, nearly everything we said has changed. So this week, Katie and Noel revisit the topic from scratch to break down what actually works in 2026. The big shift is from rigid prompt structures to what we're calling context engineering. Instead of obsessing over the perfect sentence, it's about giving AI the right information upfront. We walk through how to use one conversation purely to build context, then bring that into your actual working conversation. It's the technique I used to build Clyde, and the results speak for themselves. We also get into why JSON format produces dramatically better structured outputs, why telling AI what you don't want is just as important as telling it what you do, and why those "steal my prompts" posts are still terrible advice. Plus we compare how Claude and ChatGPT handle vague prompts completely differently, which changes how you should approach each one. Oh, and we've got a Project Clyde update. Early access is live, and we've managed a 66% reduction in token usage since the beta. Pretty pleased with that one. If you want to check out Clyde, here is the link to the website: https://projectclyde.app How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  5. MAR 5

    S2. Ep9 - Why Everyone's Moving to Claude (And How to Do It)

    1.5 million people have switched from OpenAI to Anthropic, and Claude saw an 11% increase in users after the Super Bowl. So this week, Katie and I put together a complete, no-fluff guide for anyone thinking about making the move from ChatGPT to Claude. We walk through the entire process step by step, from exporting your ChatGPT data and importing it into Claude, to converting your custom GPTs into Claude Skills (which are actually better, and we explain why). We cover Cowork, Projects, plugins, MCP servers, and the key differences you'll notice once you switch, including the fact that Claude won't just agree with everything you say. We also share some interesting benchmark data that shows just how far ahead Claude is when it comes to reasoning, and we give an update on Project Clyde, our AGI agent team builder that goes live today. Oh, and it's our one year podcast anniversary! 51 episodes in. Thank you for listening. If you want to check out Clyde, here is the link to the website, it is now LIVE: https://projectclyde.app How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    27 min

  6. FEB 26

    S2. Ep8 - We Built an AI That Teaches Itself - In Under 24 Hours

    Ever wondered what it would be like to build an AI that actually learns and improves on its own? In this episode, Noel reveals "Clyde", a self-learning AI agent he built in under 24 hours that can hire its own team members, create its own skills, and even problem-solve when things go wrong. We break down what Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) actually means, why it matters for business owners, and how close we really are to achieving it. Noel also eats his own words from just seven weeks ago when he predicted AGI wouldn't happen in 2026. Plus, we dive into a cautionary tale about an AI agent that went rogue and wrote a hit piece about a human developer, highlighting why responsible AI use has never been more important. Whether you're curious about building your own AI agents or just want to understand where this technology is heading, this episode gives you the practical insights and honest takes you need. Links: Substack dev diary Clyde's website How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    34 min

  7. FEB 19

    S2. Ep7 - Does AI Actually Save You Time? (Harvard Says… Not Really)

    Does AI actually save you time, or is it just creating more work? In this episode, Katie and Noel dig into a Harvard Business Review report that found AI might not be the time-saver we all think it is. They share their own experiences of falling into the AI productivity trap — from filling saved time with more tasks, to taking on responsibilities that were never yours, to that "one last prompt" habit that means you never truly switch off. They also chat about the new Kimi 2.5 model from China and its agent swarm feature, why automations might be the real answer to the productivity problem, and Noel's hilarious battle with ChatGPT over whether to walk or drive to the car wash. Spoiler: Claude got it in one. How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    36 min

  8. FEB 12

    S2. Ep6 - 5 Ways to Improve Your Business Using AI in 2026

    Wondering why your ChatGPT content just doesn't sound right? You're not alone. In this episode, Katie and Noel share the practical ways you can start using AI to genuinely improve your business in 2026, starting with one simple switch that will make a night and day difference to your content. They break down why Claude outperforms ChatGPT for business writing, how AI can generate reports and proposals in minutes instead of days (including a real-world solar panel company doing exactly that), and why getting your AI SEO right could be the most important thing you do this year. Plus, they cover using AI agents to chat to your CRM, automate follow-ups, and uncover data insights you'd never spot manually. Whether you're a complete beginner or already building automations, this episode gives you actionable steps to work smarter and win more clients, without the tech overwhelm. Perfect for service-based business owners, solopreneurs, and small teams who want to actually move the needle with AI, not just talk about it. Here is the link to the AI SEO episode with Milana: S1. Ep20 - How To Get Your Business To Rank In ChatGPT Search How to find us: Join our membership over on Skool, where we support you on your AI and automation journey. We share exclusive content in the membership that shows you the automations we talks about in action how to build them. Find out more about the AI Business Club here. We have a free LinkedIn group (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. 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. Send us Fan Mail

    32 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
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AI Automations for Business
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    AI Automations for Business

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