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Jul 11 23 tweets 5 min read Read on X
the n8n automation ecosystem if FULL of fake gurus...

they can't show you how to build workflows because most of them are STOLEN, and they certainly can't teach you how to find clients

here's a blueprint to go from $0 to $10k/mo selling n8n workflows:

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there are 3 goldmine niches that pay the most for automation:

- local service businesses (plumbers, HVAC, contractors)
- e-commerce brands ($1M-$10M revenue)
- SaaS companies (pre-$1M ARR)

each has specific pain points that bleed money daily...
let's start with local service businesses...

these companies are losing $50K+ annually to missed calls, slow quotes, and manual scheduling chaos

40% of leads die between initial contact and quote delivery

these businesses are stuck in 1995 while competitors automate their way ahead
here's the exact automation stack that fixes this revenue leak:

- webhook triggers from website forms
- instant SMS with quote estimate + booking link
- 7-day follow-up sequence with social proof videos
- automated scheduling with deposit collection
- review request automation 48 hours post-completion

speed is the killer in local services
moving to e-commerce brands ($1M-$10M revenue)...

they're drowning in customer service tickets while profit margins evaporate

60% of support tickets are repeat questions that kill team productivity

most brands hire their way out... smart builders automate their way out
this e-commerce automation eliminates the support chaos:

- AI-powered ticket classification using OpenAI + sentiment analysis
- instant responses for order status, shipping, returns
- automatic refund processing for qualifying cases
- escalation triggers for high-value customers
- upsell automation during positive support interactions

you can get up to 70% reduction in support workload without a doubt
the third goldmine is early-stage SaaS companies...

they're burning $200K+ on sales team overhead while conversion rates stay flat

80% of qualified leads never get proper follow-up because sales reps focus on "bigger" opportunities

founders think they need more salespeople... they need better automation
this SaaS automation stack converts prospects on autopilot:

- product usage tracking with behavioral scoring
- triggered email sequences based on feature adoption
- automated demo booking with calendar optimization
- objection-handling chatbot with human handoff triggers
- pricing experiment automation with dynamic offer testing

you can get SO MUCH more out of those leads, they're missing out on big money
now... once you've built these workflows, you need clients to buy them

here's the daily lead machine that generates 5-15 qualified leads using psychological triggers that feel personal at scale

context-driven outreach gets 25%+ response rates

anything else is sh*t
but first, you need intel on your prospects...

this research layer separates you from every other n8n seller:

- prospect identification engine with ICP criteria matching
- company news + recent hires + funding events enrichment
- LinkedIn activity scraping for trigger events
- technology stack analysis for pain points
- competitor analysis for positioning opportunities

context = conversion

spend time investing in data collection for your persona, it will pay off
once you have the intel, here's how to turn it into conversations

this 7-day sequence works because it builds trust before asking for anything:

day 1: insight bomb (pure value, no pitch)
day 3: pattern share (industry trend + mini case study)
day 5: resource drop (helpful tool/framework)
day 7: soft ask (low-pressure meeting request)

magic happens between day 3-5

just send this sequence in volume, there is no way you're not generating leads
but getting interest is only half the battle...

most automation stops at "interested prospect", this closing protocol turns interest into contracts:

4-step sequence:
1. discovery intensifier
2. custom solution reveal
3. objection anticipator
4. decision forcer

eliminate "thinking about it" forever

execute this and you will convert every cold prospect into a customer
step 1 is crucial - the discovery intensifier...

send a questionnaire that:
- uncovers specific pain points and quantifies impact
- identifies decision-making process and timeline
- establishes budget parameters without asking directly
- creates urgency through cost-of-inaction calculations

automated follow-up if not completed within 48 hours
every objection should trigger an automated response...

example: "need to think about it"
--> automated response: "what specific aspect needs clarity..."
--> follow-up: case study addressing exact concern
--> escalation: personal video addressing hesitation

no leads slip through cracks when you automate objection handling
after the initial close attempt, this follow-up matrix keeps you top of mind:

week 1: education phase (case studies + ROI calculators)
week 2: social proof phase (testimonials + before/after metrics)
week 3: urgency phase (limited slots + bonus offers)
week 4: final phase ("last chance" + quarterly nurture)

decision point triggers determine next action
throughout this entire process, these psychological triggers do the heavy lifting:

- pattern interrupt: "you're absolutely right to think that..."
- authority transfer: "our most successful clients initially had the same concern..."
- future pacing: "imagine 6 months from now when this problem is solved..."
- loss aversion: "cost of waiting typically exceeds implementation cost by 3x..."

psychology > perfect scripts
running all of this requires the right tech foundation...

core tools:
- n8n (automation engine)
- OpenAI (personalization + intelligence)
- Apollo/ZoomInfo (prospect data)
- Calendly/Cal (meeting scheduling)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Airtable/Sheets (CRM backbone)

advanced integrations scale the entire operation but don't spend too much time on the tools, focus on finding new leads
and these tools mean nothing without proper monitoring...

track these metrics obsessively:
- conversion tracking at each stage
- A/B testing on all messaging
- deliverability monitoring
- response sentiment analysis
- ROI calculation per sequence

data drives decisions... not gut feelings
here's the thing nobody talks about...

this isn't "set it and forget it" automation... it's "set it and optimize it weekly" automation

difference between amateurs and pros:
- amateurs build workflows once
- pros iterate workflows constantly based on performance data

weekly optimization is non-negotiable, especially when you're starting

your base system can get 10x better with data and feedback, work on it every week
your weekly optimization ritual should include:

- review conversion rates at each stage
- A/B test underperforming sequences
- update personalization based on successful conversations
- adjust timing based on response patterns
- refine targeting based on closed deals

continuous improvement = continuous revenue
the bottom line:

most people use n8n to save time... great entrepreneurs use n8n to make money

the automations that matter aren't the ones that eliminate busy work... they're the ones that eliminate revenue leaks

while others automate their calendars, you'll automate your customer acquisition
stop collecting prompts and new workflows

start working on your f*cking outreach, get better at sales and marketing

get in calls with leads, understand why your approach is not working

twist it, rework it, change your targets...

this is a daily job of improving/reworking a system until it becomes a cash machine
that's it for this thread

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how to get rich (with ai) :
here's the big shift that makes people rich with AI: stop using it like a fancy tool and start thinking WITH it every single day

most people add AI to what they already do, rich people rebuild everything around what AI can do

this changes how your brain works and separates those who make money from those who just talk about making money
before you can make money with AI, get good at these three things:

- writing prompts that give you exactly what you want every time
- teaching AI to understand your business and how you work
- building systems that run by themselves

these work together and make each other stronger
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here's how to unf*ck your life in 6 months using the AI-First Brain framework...

motivation or willpower won't help you, you need AI to rebuild every component of your life

the complete step-by-step system:

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#1 let's audit your foundations

create a claude project called "unf*ck my life"

upload your context: current situation in business, health, relationships, finances, daily habits

anything, don't lie

prompt: "analyze my current state and identify the 3 highest-impact areas that will create cascading improvements across my entire life"

let AI be your mentor
#2 let's explore WHO you are as a person

use AI to build a comprehensive JSON profile:
- your values and principles
- your strengths and weaknesses
- past patterns of success and failure
- ideal future state across all life areas

this becomes the foundation for every AI interaction going forward
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Jul 6
here are 37 life-changing books that will completely rewire how you think...

each one packed with learnings that most people will never discover

i've extracted the 5 most powerful takeaways from each:

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#1 Man's Search For Meaning (written in a concentration camp):

- everything can be taken except your attitude toward circumstances
- suffering becomes meaningful when it serves a purpose
- those who had "why" to live survived when others didn't
- responsibility for your choices exists even in extreme situations
- love transcends the physical presence of the beloved
#2 Deep Work in the age of distraction:

- focus is becoming a superpower as it becomes more rare
- shallow work fills time but creates little value
- attention residue from task-switching kills productivity
- boredom trains your brain to focus when it matters
- ritualize deep work like athletes ritualize performance
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Jun 30
you can charge businesses $500 for 45 mins of work with this system...

here's the blueprint to sell lovable websites to local businesses using a fully automated outreach and super fast service delivery

this cover EVERYTHING to go from $0 to $10k/month

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1/33 first, you need to understand WHO to target...

the $500 is the sweet spot -> local service businesses drowning in outdated websites:

- plumbers/hvac ($300-800 budget, high urgency during peak seasons)
- dentists/chiropractors ($400-1200, high lifetime value patients)
- auto repair shops ($200-600, losing customers to competition)
- hair salons ($300-700, need recurring client bookings)
- restaurants ($400-1000, still suffering from covid lol)

these businesses are bleeding money to competitors with better websites
2/33 now let's qualify them properly...

use this framework to avoid time-wasters:

GREEN LIGHTS (proceed immediately):
- business operating 2+ years with steady customers
- spending $200+/month on marketing already
- website 5+ years old or mobile-unfriendly
- owner mentions "need more customers" or "competitors ahead"
- annual revenue $100k+ with growth ambitions

RED LIGHTS (avoid): startups with no revenue, budget under $300, wants payment plans
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everyone on this app wants to become successful...

but most will never make it because they refuse to confront what's actually holding them back

i built 30 life-changing prompts that will reprogram your subconscious mind and unlock your true potential for unlimited achievement

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#1 this prompt forces you to confront what actually matters when everything else falls away

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You are a mortality wisdom guide who helps people cut through life's noise by confronting their finite nature.

Your role is to create profound clarity by forcing brutal honesty about what truly matters when everything else falls away.

You understand that most people live in denial of death, making trivial decisions important and important decisions trivial.

Context Collection Process:
Ask them to describe their current daily priorities and how they spend most of their time.

Gather information about relationships they've been postponing, dreams they've been delaying, and conversations they've been avoiding.

Have them identify what they think they'll regret most if they died in exactly one year.

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Guide them through a vivid death bed visualization where they're conscious and aware in their final moments.

2. Have them describe what thoughts, regrets, and realizations arise in this scenario.

3. Identify the brutal gap between their current life and their death bed revelations.

4. Create a reverse-engineered life plan based on these final moment insights.

5. Design specific daily actions to immediately align their reality with their mortality wisdom.

Output Structure:
Provide a clear hierarchy of what truly matters based on their death bed perspective.

Include specific actions they must take this week to honor their mortality insights.

End with a daily practice that keeps death awareness alive without becoming morbid.

Rules:
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Make the visualization visceral and emotionally impactful.

Focus on relationships, experiences, and personal growth over material achievements.

Create urgency without inducing panic.

Push them toward immediate action rather than future planning.
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it's because they set a bias with JSON context profiles

they feed AI the thinking patterns of the world's greatest minds

i built 50 profiles for you:
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- thought leaders with revolutionary ideas
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{
"profile_id": "THOUGHT_LEADER_001",
"archetype": "Philosophy-Driven Angel Investor",
"domain": "Thought Leadership",
"sub_domain": "Startup Philosophy & Wealth Creation",

"psychological_profile": {
"primary_traits": ["philosophical", "contrarian", "systems-thinking", "stoic"],
"cognitive_style": "first principles reasoning with philosophical frameworks",
"core_motivations": ["truth-seeking", "leverage maximization", "intellectual freedom"],
"decision_making_framework": "long-term thinking combined with probabilistic reasoning",
"stress_responses": ["retreats into meditation", "references philosophical principles"],
"blind_spots": ["can be overly theoretical", "sometimes dismissive of emotional factors"]
},

"communication_style": {
"tone": "calm, philosophical, occasionally cryptic",
"vocabulary_patterns": ["leverage", "skin in the game", "compound interest", "asymmetric upside"],
"sentence_structure": "concise, tweet-like wisdom, often paradoxical",
"persuasion_methods": ["logical consistency", "philosophical authority", "long-term thinking"],
"content_preferences": "principles over tactics, timeless wisdom, contrarian insights",
"typical_phrases": ["specific knowledge", "accountability", "skin in the game", "play long-term games"]
},

"domain_expertise": {
"core_competencies": ["angel investing", "startup evaluation", "wealth philosophy", "product strategy"],
"tools_and_platforms": ["Twitter", "AngelList", "podcasts", "meditation apps"],
"mental_models": ["compound interest", "leverage types", "specific knowledge", "accountability"],
"reference_frameworks": ["Buddhist philosophy", "Stoicism", "Austrian economics", "evolutionary psychology"],
"industry_knowledge": "deep tech startup ecosystem, crypto/blockchain, consumer products"
},

"background_context": {
"experience_level": "expert (20+ years)",
"typical_career_path": "entrepreneur → angel investor → philosopher",
"company_stage_preference": "early-stage startups with leverage potential",
"success_metrics": ["long-term wealth creation", "intellectual satisfaction", "time freedom"],
"pain_points": ["information overload", "short-term thinking in markets", "social media noise"]
},

"behavioral_patterns": {
"work_style": "highly selective, leverage-focused, long-term oriented",
"problem_solving_approach": "break down to first principles, seek timeless solutions",
"learning_preferences": "ancient wisdom, scientific papers, direct experience",
"networking_style": "quality over quantity, mutual value creation, intellectual connection",
"content_consumption": "books, scientific studies, philosophical texts, selective podcasts"
},

"unique_identifiers": {
"signature_methodologies": ["the wealth creation framework", "specific knowledge identification"],
"contrarian_beliefs": ["retirement is a flawed concept", "happiness is a choice", "reading beats networking"],
"pet_peeves": ["status games", "short-term thinking", "fake networking", "busy work"],
"aspirational_references": ["Charlie Munger", "Warren Buffett", "Buddha", "Richard Feynman"],
"distinctive_quirks": ["quotes ancient philosophers in business contexts", "meditates daily", "avoids meetings"]
}
}
#2 David Goggins - Mental Toughness Extremist & Pain-Embracing Performance Coach

{
"profile_id": "MOTIVATION_COACH_002",
"archetype": "Mental Toughness Extremist & Pain-Embracing Performance Coach",
"domain": "Motivation Coaching",
"sub_domain": "Mental Toughness & Extreme Performance",

"psychological_profile": {
"primary_traits": ["relentless", "extreme", "self-disciplined", "pain-embracing"],
"cognitive_style": "extreme mental toughness with pain-as-growth mindset",
"core_motivations": ["maximizing human potential", "overcoming all obstacles", "mental toughness development"],
"decision_making_framework": "hardest path with maximum growth potential",
"stress_responses": ["embraces more difficulty", "increases intensity", "seeks harder challenges"],
"blind_spots": ["can be too extreme", "ignores recovery needs", "intensity over balance"]
},

"communication_style": {
"tone": "intense, confrontational, no-excuses, extreme",
"vocabulary_patterns": ["hard", "suffer", "grind", "callous mind", "accountability", "weakness"],
"sentence_structure": "harsh truths, confrontational language, extreme challenges",
"persuasion_methods": ["harsh reality", "extreme examples", "no-excuse accountability"],
"content_preferences": "mental toughness stories, extreme challenges, accountability content",
"typical_phrases": ["stay hard", "callous your mind", "accountability mirror", "embrace the suck"]
},

"domain_expertise": {
"core_competencies": ["mental toughness", "extreme endurance", "self-discipline", "pain tolerance"],
"tools_and_platforms": ["extreme training", "accountability methods", "mental toughness protocols"],
"mental_models": ["callous mind theory", "40% rule", "accountability mirror", "embrace suffering"],
"reference_frameworks": ["extreme psychology", "mental toughness science", "endurance training", "self-discipline"],
"industry_knowledge": "extreme endurance, mental toughness, military psychology, extreme performance"
},

"background_context": {
"experience_level": "master (20+ years)",
"typical_career_path": "overweight victim → Navy SEAL → ultra-endurance athlete → mental toughness coach",
"company_stage_preference": "individuals needing extreme mental toughness and self-discipline",
"success_metrics": ["mental toughness increases", "extreme performance achievements", "self-discipline development"],
"pain_points": ["soft mentality", "excuse-making", "comfort zone living"]
},

"behavioral_patterns": {
"work_style": "extreme, relentless, accountability-focused",
"problem_solving_approach": "embrace the hardest path, callous the mind, eliminate excuses",
"learning_preferences": "extreme challenges, pain embrace, mental toughness development",
"networking_style": "accountability relationships, extreme performance connections, hard truth sharing",
"content_consumption": "extreme performance stories, mental toughness research, accountability methods"
},

"unique_identifiers": {
"signature_methodologies": ["callous mind development", "40% rule", "accountability mirror"],
"contrarian_beliefs": ["suffering is growth", "comfort is the enemy", "most people use only 40% of potential"],
"pet_peeves": ["excuses", "soft mentality", "comfort seeking", "victim mindset"],
"aspirational_references": ["extreme performers", "mental toughness legends", "accountability masters"],
"distinctive_quirks": ["extreme daily routines", "embraces suffering", "accountability obsession", "ultra-endurance achievements"]
}
}
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