My First Year in AI & Automation: Why Every Business Needs to Lock In Now

It’s hard to believe it’s only been a year since I began my deep dive into the world of AI and automation. The pace this industry is moving at is nothing short of wild. Every week, there’s a new tool, a new breakthrough, and a new opportunity. It’s exciting and frankly a little overwhelming but one thing is crystal clear, this is the AI gold rush, and businesses that don’t jump in now risk being left behind for good.

Over the past year, I’ve focused heavily on AI and automation systems, particularly in building custom lead funnels integrated with AI tools. These systems don’t just attract leads—they nurture, qualify, and convert them automatically. But that’s just the beginning.

I’ve also developed custom business automations to streamline day-to-day operations. That includes:

  • Automated document trackers to follow up on contracts, agreements, and internal files

  • Social media scheduling and posting systems that integrate with AI to generate and distribute content at scale

  • Content scraping tools that pull relevant data or insights from the web to keep teams ahead of trends and opportunities

What used to take teams of people and hours of labor can now run on autopilot, freeing up time for more creative, strategic work.

The AI Train Is Moving……Fast

This is no longer something for “tech companies” or “big corporations.” AI is for every business. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or a multi-location company, AI should already be part of your toolkit.

Here are just a few real-world business use cases I’ve worked with or seen firsthand:

  • Lead funnels powered by AI-driven chatbots and email responders

  • Legal research and content generation, doing work that would normally fall to paralegals

  • Customer support automation, reducing overhead and increasing response times

  • Data analysis, giving you actionable insights without needing a full-time analyst

  • Operational automations like trackers, posting schedules, and digital workflows

And these aren’t future ideas, this is happening now.

If you’re not already using tools like ChatGPT or DeepSeek, you’re not even scratching the surface. These platforms are not just for copywriting, they can help with strategy, scripting, coding, research, and more.

The Rise of Content Tools

One of the biggest advantages AI offers is speed to market. Take a tool like Blotato—a free AI content production platform that lets you generate vast amounts of high-quality content fast. This directly supports what Alex Hormozi preaches: it’s a numbers game. Sales and marketing have always been about volume, and now, with tools like Blotato, you can finally hit those numbers without burning out your team.

Yes, video AI isn’t quite 100% yet, but let’s be honest, the leaps it has taken in just the past year are outstanding. It’s only a matter of time before it’s a mainstream tool in every marketer’s toolkit.

Don’t Get Left Behind

If you’re not on the AI train yet, now’s the time. The sooner you start integrating AI into your processes, the more of a competitive edge you’ll gain. Don’t wait until it’s standard because by then, it’ll be too late to catch up.

If you’re curious about how AI and automation can help your business, whether it’s lead gen, content creation, or streamlining back-end operations, let’s talk.

 DM me or reach out, let’s future-proof your business together.