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

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 500+ 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 500+ 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 500+ 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. 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 [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 500+ 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. 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 [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 500+ 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.