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Corey Ganim
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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #153 How to Set Up OpenClaw in 7 Minutes (Step-by-Step Guide)

    Grab the free one-page OpenClaw setup guide with every step and command listed out: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/c93f43577e I walk through the complete OpenClaw setup process from zero to a working AI agent connected to Telegram — all in under seven minutes. You'll see every step: running the installer, configuring your Anthropic API key, creating a Telegram bot through BotFather, pairing it to your OpenClaw instance, and enabling web search with DuckDuckGo. One prerequisite, one terminal command, and you're live. Key Takeaways: OpenClaw installs with a single terminal command — the only prerequisite is having Node.js installed, which is also a one-command setupThe guided onboarding handles every configuration decision (model, API key, channel, search) through simple yes/no prompts — no manual config filesCreating a Telegram bot through BotFather takes about 60 seconds: message BotFather, run /newbot, choose a name ending in "bot," and copy the tokenDuckDuckGo is the fastest search provider to start with because it requires zero additional API keys or setupSkills and hooks can be added after the initial install — you don't need to configure everything before getting your agent runningThe OpenClaw control panel gives you a browser-based chat window plus access to channels, sessions, usage stats, cron jobs, files, skills, and nodesTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:02 - Running the OpenClaw installer from the terminal 00:30 - Node.js prerequisite (quick install) 00:45 - Guided onboarding: Quick Start setup 01:05 - Choosing Anthropic as your model provider 01:20 - Entering your Anthropic API key 01:35 - Selecting Claude Sonnet 4.6 01:52 - Creating a Telegram bot with BotFather 02:45 - Naming your bot and choosing a username 03:15 - Connecting the bot token to OpenClaw 03:30 - Enabling DuckDuckGo web search 03:45 - Skipping skills and hooks (configurable later) 04:06 - OpenClaw control panel overview 04:30 - First chat with your bot in the browser 05:15 - Pairing the bot with your Telegram account 06:10 - First Telegram message confirmed 06:30 - Setup complete — next steps for personalization Links Mentioned: OpenClaw: https://openclaw.aiAnthropic API Console: https://console.anthropic.comBotFather (Telegram): https://t.me/BotFatherDuckDuckGo: https://duckduckgo.comNode.js: https://nodejs.orgEnjoyed this episode? -> Subscribe and leave a review -> Join the community waitlist: https://return-my-time.kit.com/1bd2720397

    7 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    # 152 Automate Social Media with AI: How I Post Content 100% On Autopilot (full guide)

    What if you could describe an automation in plain English and get a fully functional web app back in 15 minutes? In this episode, Kevin Fernando walks through exactly how he built a daily social media post generator using a tool called Appy. The agent researches trending stories in your niche every morning at 7 AM, writes platform-specific posts in your voice (not generic AI slop), generates properly sized images for each platform, and emails you the drafts. Kevin built it live, deployed it to the web, and even had Corey sign up and generate posts in real time during the episode. If you've been building automations in Make.com or N8N, this is the next evolution. Guest IntroductionKevin Fernando a 20-year entrepreneur, former head of marketing for multiple SaaS companies, e-commerce store builder/seller, and former agency owner (six years). Kevin now runs the Solopreneur YouTube channel where he teaches entrepreneurs how to get more leverage from AI tools and software without needing a team. YouTube: youtube.com/solopreneur Kevin just dropped the full step-by-step Appy tutorial on his channel. Watch it here and grab the exact prompt he used: Full Tutorial: https://youtu.be/eOkSQgh5UJo Grab the Prompt: https://solopreneur2020.kartra.com/page/appy-prompt

    31 min

  3. 20 MAR

    #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

  4. 18 MAR

    # 150 I Built A $100K Research Assistant With Claude Code (for FREE)

    What if you could go from a blank folder to a fully functional competitive research tool complete with scoring rubrics, interactive dashboards, and repeatable skills—in under an hour? In this episode, marketing veteran Adam Sandler (yes, that's his real name) shares his screen and builds the entire workflow live using a real-world use case: finding distressed wedding venues in North Carolina for a friend's acquisition business. No coding. No technical background. Just Claude Code, plain English, and a process that any knowledge worker can replicate. Check Adam's youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ViableEdge

    54 min

  5. 13 MAR

    # 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

  6. 11 MAR

    # 148 Learn Zapier in 30 minutes: AI Agent Automation Tutorial For Beginners (2026)

    Tom Nassr, co-founder and CEO of X-Ray, walks us through building a Zapier Agent from scratch in under 10 minutes. He demonstrates a practical use case: creating an AI agent that scans Gmail for specific emails and delivers a weekly summary to Slack. You'll learn the key difference between Zapier Agents and traditional Zaps, when to use each, and how to think about deterministic vs. non-deterministic automation. Check Tom's youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@xrayautomation Resources Mentioned: • Zapier: https://zapier.com/ • X-Ray Website: https://xray.tech/ • X-Ray Search Tool (free): https://search.xray.tech/

    31 min

  7. 6 MAR

    # 147 Claude Cowork vs. Perplexity Computer - Which One's Actually Better?

    In this episode I put two of the hottest AI agent tools head-to-head: Perplexity Computer ($200/mo) vs. Claude Cowork ($20/mo). After running both through three identical real-world tasks, he reveals which tool delivers better outputs, which one goes above and beyond, and whether the 10x price difference is actually justified. Spoiler: the winner might surprise you. Grab the Google doc with the 3 test cases + full prompts here: https://return-my-time.kit.com/389d61df6a Tools Mentioned: • Perplexity Computer (Max plan): $200/mo - perplexity.ai • Claude Cowork (Pro plan): $20/mo - claude.ai • Zoho Invoice: zoho.com/invoice • Invoice Ninja: invoiceninja.com • Invoice Sherpa: invoicesherpa.com

    18 min

  8. 4 MAR

    #146 How I Built An AI Marketing Team With Claude Code (full tutorial)

    Craig Hewitt, founder of the 7-figure SaaS Castos, breaks down how he uses Claude Code to run his entire content marketing operation. Despite not being a developer, Craig built his first Claude Code project in 45 minutes while waiting outside his son's basketball practice. In this episode, he walks through the exact system he uses, demonstrates live builds, and shares his free, open-source SEO Machine project that anyone can download and use today. YouTube: youtube.com/@thecraighewitt

    1hr 1min
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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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  • Creator
    Corey Ganim
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Corey Ganim
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