Automate Your Agency

Alane Boyd & Micah Johnson

Are you a founder dreaming of breaking free from the day-to-day grind? Or perhaps you're looking to scale your company without burning out? Welcome to Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, a podcast dedicated to helping you systemize and automate your business for more efficient, scalable operations that can run without you.Join our hosts as they share battle-tested strategies and cutting-edge tools that take the guesswork out of systemizing your business. Drawing from their experience of growing their agency to 600+ active clients before their exit, Alane and Micah offer actionable insights on:✅ Implementing effective software solutions ✅ Leveraging automation and AI to do more with less✅ Creating workflows and systems that allow your business to run without you✅ Preparing your company for a potential sale or exitEach week, they take a deep dive into real-world operational challenges and showcase solutions they've implemented. Whether you want to double revenue without doubling headcount or build a business that runs smoothly in your absence, this podcast is your roadmap to success.Subscribe to Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson now on your favorite podcast platform and join other forward-thinking entrepreneurs as they transform their businesses into well-oiled machines that are primed for growth and ready for whatever the future holds!For more game-changing strategies and resources, visit us at biggestgoal.ai!To access exclusive content, training, workshops, and more, join our Your Biggest Goal Community!Take advantage of our free tools:Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector ToolGet 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your BusinessIt's time to work smarter, not harder – let's automate your agency and unlock your business's potential!

  1. 2小时前

    The real ROI of relationships

    Send us a text In this episode, Alane shares how joining the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program completely reshaped the way she approaches business growth—and why no founder should try to build alone. What started as a 12-week crash course on scaling a company became something far more powerful: a network of entrepreneurs who understand the highs, lows, and relentless pressure of running a business. From presenting on stage in front of thousands to finding real friendships that extend beyond business, Alane and Micah discuss how community isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s essential. You’ll hear: Why joining the right peer group can accelerate growth faster than any marketing strategyHow to find communities that genuinely support founders (and not just sell to them)The long-term impact of relationships built through programs like Goldman Sachs 10KSB and EOWhat isolation costs leaders—and how connection restores purpose and perspectiveWhy investing time in people creates exponential returns for both your business and your wellbeingFor founders used to doing it all themselves, this episode is a powerful reminder: your network is the one system that can’t be automated—but it will scale everything else you do. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    17 分钟
  2. 11月3日

    10 AI use cases you'll want to implement today

    Send us a text In this solo episode, Micah breaks down the ten most practical and high-impact ways companies are using AI and automation to save time, reduce bottlenecks, and scale faster. From writing project estimates to improving onboarding and automating client handoffs, he walks through real-world examples that any growing business can apply today. You’ll hear: How to use AI to write accurate project scopes and proposals in minutesSmarter ways to automate onboarding, training, and internal supportHow AI can improve project management, reporting, and team allocationWhy organized files and knowledge capture make or break automation successHow to build seamless workflows between sales, operations, and service teamsWhether you’re just getting started with automation or refining your current setup, this episode will help you spot immediate opportunities to streamline your business and free your team to focus on what really matters. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    18 分钟
  3. 10月27日

    Find out what AI and Agents can’t fix

    Send us a text In this episode, Alane and Micah tackle one of the biggest misconceptions about AI agents — the idea that they can magically fix broken workflows. They unpack why automation only works when the underlying process is solid, clear, and well-defined. They share real stories from their own experience, including how strategy and design make up 80% of the work in building automated systems, and why slowing down to document and standardize your processes can actually make you move faster later. You’ll hear: Why AI agents can’t save a poorly structured workflowHow to identify when you’re ready to automate (and when you’re not)Why the design phase is the most valuable part of any automation projectHow to document, diagram, and break large systems into smaller, achievable workflowsThe importance of starting small and improving over timeIf you’ve ever been tempted to “throw AI at a problem,” this episode will show you how to rethink automation so it actually works — and how to build a process your agents, and your team, can rely on. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    16 分钟
  4. 10月20日

    ClickUp Sprints aren’t just for Dev teams

    Send us a text In this episode, Micah and Beau share the behind-the-scenes changes that reshaped how their team manages client work. After years of juggling multiple projects, they decided to shift their entire production and implementation process into one-week sprints using ClickUp. They walk through how their system works. From organizing client folders, using parent and sub-tasks to keep ownership clear, and relying on sprint reports to plan, forecast, and manage workload in real time. The result has been smoother communication, stronger accountability, and a noticeable jump in team performance. You’ll learn: How moving from workload views to sprints simplified scheduling and reduced chaosWhy separating parent tasks from sub-tasks creates clarity for both project managers and developersHow ClickUp’s sprint reporting helps forecast team capacity and track progressSimple ways to monitor task types, priorities, and workload balanceThe benefits of giving your team structure and flexibility at the same timeIf you manage ongoing client projects or lead a production team that’s drowning in deadlines, this conversation shows how one practical change can bring organization, momentum, and focus back to your operations. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    22 分钟
  5. 10月13日

    Monday.com Magic: AI-Powered Project Set Up

    Send us a text What if you could describe a process and have a working Monday.com system appear—complete with connected boards, forms, sample data, and dashboards?  In this episode, Micah and Beau dive into Monday Magic (monday.com/magic), a free tool that turns prompts into fully built Monday structures. You’ll hear a live walkthrough—from first prompt to preview video—plus candid pros/cons on where it shines and where you’ll still want an implementation specialist. They cover limitations (no native automations yet, light sub-item support), why its agent-style “planning then building” is so useful for prototyping, and smart ways teams can use it to align on structure before investing in a full build.  If you’re choosing a work management platform or want faster ways to get from idea to system, this is a must-listen. You’ll learn: How Monday Magic converts a plain-English prompt into connected boards, forms, and starter dashboardsWhere it stops (automations, sub-items) and how to bridge the gapA practical workflow: prototype with Magic → push to Monday → refine structure and add automationsWhen to keep it simple vs. when to design a multi-board systemHow managers and implementers can collaborate using the AI-generated preview videoGive it a go for yourself: https://monday.com/magic Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    18 分钟
  6. 10月6日

    Stop Chasing the "One Thing" That Will Fix Everything

    Send us a text Many founders approach automation with a single idea in mind: “If I just automate this one thing, everything will get better.” But the truth is, businesses aren’t built on one system—they run on dozens of interconnected ones. In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah challenge the “one workflow” mindset and show why real freedom comes from systemizing the entire business, not just automating a single task. They share stories from their own experiences—mergers, exits, and client work—on how building layered systems can reduce employee overhead, eliminate bottlenecks, and even increase a company’s valuation. You’ll learn: Why no business truly has “just one process”How to shift from transactional fixes to long-term systemizationThe risks of relying on institutional knowledge trapped in people’s headsHow systemization supports different founder goals (taking time off, changing roles, exiting, or building a legacy)Practical ways to prioritize what to automate first—based on impact, not just feelingsIf you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day of your business or wondered how to prioritize what to systemize next, this episode will give you the roadmap—and the mindset shift—to get started. 🔗 Mentioned in this episode: Priority Impact Report: Stop guessing where you business is broken! Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    18 分钟
  7. 9月29日

    AI Visuals Made Easy: Nano Banana + Hailuo

    Send us a text In this episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah dive into one of Google’s most exciting new AI tools: Nano Banana (yes, that’s its real name). They share how they’ve been using it to create professional-quality images, fix bad speaking photos, merge visuals, and even iron out wrinkles — all in seconds. But that’s not all. They also reveal how pairing Nano Banana with Hailuo AI Video can bring still images to life, letting you create unique animations for content, presentations, and social media. You’ll learn: How to access Nano Banana in Google AI Studio (and avoid the impostor sites).Real examples of editing, enhancing, and merging photos.How to generate diagrams, infographics, and illustrations with simple prompts.The workflow of combining Nano Banana with Hailuo to create animations you can layer into Canva, Final Cut, or Premiere.Why these tools are game-changers for content creators, educators, and agency owners.📌 Resources mentioned in this episode: Google AI Studio (Nano Banana)Hailuo AI VideoKling AIDisclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    16 分钟
  8. 9月22日

    Is your company data training AI?

    Send us a text There could be an AI security risk brewing in your business. Your team is already using AI—the question isn't whether they should, but whether you have control over how they're using it. This solo episode with Micah tackles the security nightmare that most business owners are completely ignoring: uncontrolled AI usage across their teams. Employees creating personal ChatGPT and Claude accounts, uploading company proposals and client data, then leaving with all that information still in their personal accounts. Even worse, paid AI accounts are sharing your business data for training purposes by default. What You'll Learn: Why personal AI accounts create data retention nightmaresStep-by-step instructions to secure ChatGPT and Claude settingsHow to create AI policies that actually workThe critical difference between chat interfaces and API usageWhy even paid accounts share your data for training by defaultThis episode provides the roadmap to get ahead of AI security issues before they become a crisis that could cost you clients, competitive advantage, and legal compliance. Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai. Want more valuable content and helpful tips? Explore our Courses/Programs: Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course Enjoy our Free Tools: Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business Connect with Us: Join our Community Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube channel

    12 分钟

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Are you a founder dreaming of breaking free from the day-to-day grind? Or perhaps you're looking to scale your company without burning out? Welcome to Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, a podcast dedicated to helping you systemize and automate your business for more efficient, scalable operations that can run without you.Join our hosts as they share battle-tested strategies and cutting-edge tools that take the guesswork out of systemizing your business. Drawing from their experience of growing their agency to 600+ active clients before their exit, Alane and Micah offer actionable insights on:✅ Implementing effective software solutions ✅ Leveraging automation and AI to do more with less✅ Creating workflows and systems that allow your business to run without you✅ Preparing your company for a potential sale or exitEach week, they take a deep dive into real-world operational challenges and showcase solutions they've implemented. Whether you want to double revenue without doubling headcount or build a business that runs smoothly in your absence, this podcast is your roadmap to success.Subscribe to Automate Your Agency with Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson now on your favorite podcast platform and join other forward-thinking entrepreneurs as they transform their businesses into well-oiled machines that are primed for growth and ready for whatever the future holds!For more game-changing strategies and resources, visit us at biggestgoal.ai!To access exclusive content, training, workshops, and more, join our Your Biggest Goal Community!Take advantage of our free tools:Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector ToolGet 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your BusinessIt's time to work smarter, not harder – let's automate your agency and unlock your business's potential!

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