I’ve been getting this question a lot lately. With AI automations becoming easier to build with AI, and OpenAI releasing AgentKit, people are wondering if n8n is even worth learning anymore. But here’s the truth: if I had to start all over again knowing nothing, I’d still learn everything I could about n8n. Because when you learn n8n, you’re not just learning one tool, you’re learning how systems think. You start to see how triggers connect, how data flows, and how logic turns into results. And once you understand that, you can jump to any platform in the world and master it instantly. You become tool-agnostic, and that’s where the real freedom lies. When you learn how to build workflows yourself, you also learn lessons that can’t be taught through flashy AI demos. You start to see what automations can really do, how reliable AI actually is, and what’s possible when you combine logic with creativity. You learn how to build systems that save time, cut costs, and actually work in the real world, not just on paper. That skill separates you from everyone else trying to sell the same thing. Because when clients hire you, they’re not hiring you to drag nodes on a screen, they’re hiring you to think like an automator. They want someone who understands the logic behind the system, can identify what’s going wrong, and knows how to make it better. The people who skip this step, the ones relying entirely on “AI agents that build workflows for you”, are like someone trying to sell a cake after only seeing a picture of it. They don’t know the ingredients, how it was baked, or even the flavor. So when they try to explain it to others, they sound the same as everyone else. But when you’ve actually baked the cake yourself, you can describe the flavor, the texture, the process, and that builds trust. And in this space, trust is everything. Automation is one of the few skills in the world that directly compounds over time. Once you know how to identify bottlenecks, map processes, and connect systems, you can apply that skill to any business or industry. And the ROI is real, recent studies by Deloitte and McKinsey show companies that invest in automation see up to a 30% reduction in operating costs and often double or triple their productivity within months. The people who understand how to build and maintain these systems are the ones leading that transformation.

Hey AIS fam, Good news and bad news. The good news, our community just hit #1 in the Tech category and #2 overall on Skool out of more than 175,000 communities! That’s incredible and a huge credit to all of you. The bad news is that with the growth, we’re seeing more spam, self-promotion, and discussions that aren't focused on AI or automation. Please help us keep this space clean and valuable by reporting any spam or self-promotion you see. Our admin team will take care of it quickly. This community is growing because of you, your engagement, questions, and support for one another. Let’s keep building a safe, focused space to learn and grow together. Cheers, Nate

Yesterday we wrapped up filming the first ever Agentic Arena in NYC. An AI agent building competition between me and the legendary Jack Roberts… It will premiere on YouTube on September 5th at 3pm EST, make sure to tune in!! We’ll have to see if I was able to bring it home for the AIS family!! 😬 Cheers, Nate

Want to dive deeper into building with Lovable and n8n? Let's chat here. Ever wanted your own AI assistant like JARVIS from Iron Man? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build one using Lovable AI, ElevenLabs, and n8n—all without writing a single line of code! You'll learn how to create the interface with Lovable, connect the voice agent with ElevenLabs, and build the tool-calling workflow in n8n. By the end, you'll have your own voice-powered AI assistant ready to use. All the resources you need are linked in the description, so you can follow along and build it yourself. The prompts I mentioned in this video are attached in the PDF 💸 Get DOUBLE the credits signing up for Lovable here 🗣️Get started with ElevenLabs here

The Ultimate n8n Starter Kit is a complete roadmap for learning n8n, guiding you from basic workflow automation to advanced AI integrations. It breaks down key concepts like nodes, data transformations, and third-party integrations, while providing practical examples and extensive resources to answer your questions as your skills progress. Whether you're just starting or looking to level up, this kit equips you to build powerful automations with confidence.