S2. Ep26 - 5 Reasons AI Agents Fail — And How to Build One That Actually Works

S2. Ep26 - 5 Reasons AI Agents Fail — And How to Build One That Actually Works

Why do AI agents work brilliantly for some people and fail completely for others? After spotting a viral LinkedIn post claiming AI agents "confidently fail" every time, Noel breaks down the five real reasons agents go wrong and how to build one that actually works. From choosing the right platform (and why Make.com beats n8n for reliability) to picking the correct AI model as your agent's brain, nailing your system prompt and tool descriptions, testing and iterating over time, and knowing when you actually need an agent versus a simple automation. They also cover the latest AI news including Fable 5's surprise reprieve, the US government holding back GPT 5.6, and what's new in Clyde, including the brand new ClydeBench for ranking OpenRouter models. To learn more about when to use an agent or an automation checkout S1. Ep14 AI Agents vs Automations: What does your business really need? Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440200/fan_mail/new] How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13126901/] (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde [https://projectclyde.app/], our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community [https://www.skool.com/clyde] 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 [https://aiandautomationsforbusiness.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D] 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 [https://makeautomations.ai/] Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

S2. Ep25 - We Built an AI Agent That Any Business Owner Can Set Up in Minutes

What if you could set up an AI agent for your business without any technical experience? In this episode, Noel reveals Clyde, the AI agent he built from scratch to help any business owner automate their operations. From creating specialist sub-teams to connecting your favourite apps, Clyde handles everything through a simple chat interface that feels just like using ChatGPT or Claude. They also cover why Clyde was built as a more secure alternative to OpenClaw, how its memory system learns your business over time, and what's coming next including voice conversations and a built-in CRM. Plus a quick look at Sakana Fugu, a new Japanese AI model rivalling Fable 5. The online version of Clyde is LIVE right now. Check out these links to sign up and find out more. Website: projectclyde.app [https://projectclyde.app] Community: Clyde | Open Source AI Agents [https://www.skool.com/clyde] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440200/fan_mail/new] How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13126901/] (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde [https://projectclyde.app/], our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community [https://www.skool.com/clyde] 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 [https://aiandautomationsforbusiness.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D] 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 [https://makeautomations.ai/] Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-ep18-how-a-dancing-with-the-stars-pro-uses-ai-automation/id1798947066?i=1000713549366] Spotify Podcasts [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KtYSOPpsgsDnT0SiG8oR6?si=b2JNIkdbSLqfIGw4NtoPlg] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440200/fan_mail/new] How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13126901/] (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde [https://projectclyde.app/], our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community [https://www.skool.com/clyde] 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 [https://aiandautomationsforbusiness.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D] 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 [https://makeautomations.ai/] Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440200/fan_mail/new] How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13126901/] (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde [https://projectclyde.app/], our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community [https://www.skool.com/clyde] 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 [https://aiandautomationsforbusiness.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D] 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 [https://makeautomations.ai/] Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.

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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440200/fan_mail/new] How to find us: We have a free LinkedIn group [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13126901/] (AI Automations For Business), the group is open to all. Check out Clyde [https://projectclyde.app/], our multi-agent AI platform that connects to 1000+ apps and lets you build powerful automations without the complexity. Join the free Clyde Skool community [https://www.skool.com/clyde] 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 [https://aiandautomationsforbusiness.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D] 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 [https://makeautomations.ai/] Or you can contact us via email at hello@makeautomations.ai.