#55 - What Makes A Good Automation

#55 - What Makes A Good Automation

Not all automations are worth building. Some run quietly in the background and save you hours every week. Others break constantly, create extra steps, or end up being more effort than the thing they were meant to replace. In this episode, Strictly Savvy's tech lead Briar breaks down exactly what separates a good automation from a bad one, and what you should be thinking about before you start building. From having a clear process before you touch any tool, to knowing what to do when something fails, this is the practical side of automation that most people skip over. What you'll learn: * What makes a good contender for an automated task * When your automation is most likely to break * How to add a backup plan to your automations

#54 - We Ditched ChatGPT

If AI has been feeling fine but not great lately, it might not be your prompting. It might be the tool. Teesha and returning guest Kathryn break down exactly why they made the switch from ChatGPT to Claude, and why the whole Strictly Savvy team is following suit. From outputs that still sound like AI even with a full brand guide loaded in, to being sent in circles for hours on automation troubleshooting, the frustrations were real and they built slowly. This episode covers what finally tipped them over, what Claude actually does better, and how to test it for yourself without scrapping everything you've already built. What you'll learn: * Why ChatGPT started slowing us down instead of saving time * The key differences between ChatGPT and Claude in real business use * How to switch AI tools without disrupting your workflow

#53 - Death By a Thousand Clicks

If you've ever told yourself "it only takes two minutes," this one's for you. Those small tasks you keep brushing off are quietly eating your day. In this episode, we get into how minor inefficiencies add up, drain your focus, and cost far more than you'd expect. From manual workarounds to repeated admin, we look at where the friction hides and how to start fixing it using tools you already have. You'll come away knowing exactly where your time is going, and what to do about it. What you'll learn: * The hidden costs of 2-minute tasks * How to eliminate friction points of annoying tasks * Why 'good enough' isn't good enough

#52 - Tools That Don't Just Talk (Claude Cowork)

Still copying, pasting, and clicking your way through tasks even with AI? This is where things start to change. In a special solo episode Teesha's here to break down Claude Cowork and why it’s being called the next step up from traditional AI tools. Instead of just helping you think or write, it actually does the work for you - handling multi-step tasks inside your computer like a virtual assistant. You’ll hear how it works, where it fits alongside tools like ChatGPT, and when it actually makes sense to switch. If you’re ready to save time on the tasks you keep putting off, this one’s worth a listen. What you'll learn: * How to use Claude Cowork * The next step up in AI from language models * What's going on with Claude vs. ChatGPT

#51 - Automate or Delegate? How to Know the Difference

You’ve heard the advice a hundred times. Automate more. Delegate more. But when you’re staring at a task on your to-do list, it’s not always obvious which option makes sense. In this episode, we're breaking down how to decide whether a task should go to a system or a real human. We'll take you through practical examples, explain where automation shines, and highlight the situations where delegation is still the smarter move. You’ll also learn how the most efficient businesses combine both - letting systems handle the repetitive work while people handle the parts that require judgment and relationships. What you'll learn: * Real examples of what to automate or delegate * Why delegation still matters in an AI-driven world * How to combine automation and delegation for maximum efficiency