Over the weekend I made a Bash script-based workflow to automatically check if there is a new N8N release available from the official N8N repository. Details as follows: - Executed using `cron` - Executes at 3am NZDT (Local time) - Delivers a desktop notification using Gnome - Sends an email to the nominated address - Logs the action, Success/Fail to a separate log - Tracks the release version in a separate file I had built it out to a complete system but that was essentially overkill, so I stripped it back: - quickstart.txt - setup.sh - install-cron-v2.sh - n8n-release-monitor-v2.sh - README-distribution.md TODO #1: Convert this into an N8N Workflow this week. TODO #2: Create a `rm -f *` for this workflow Note #1: This was built for and tested on an Ubuntu Linux 25.04 Desktop & Server. Note #2: Check the scripts before running and caveat emptor rules apply.

It all started with a simple text conversation — we talked for around 30 minutes, I asked a few smart questions to really understand their needs, and they got impressed with the clarity and ideas I shared. After that, we discussed pricing — I gave a reasonable offer that matched the value of what they needed. They instantly said, “Send me the invoice,” and boom 💥 they paid $200 on the spot. Now I’ve started working on their project, and they’re already seeing great progress. The best part? They loved it so much they even gave me a video testimonial 🎥 Every new client teaches me something new — and it feels amazing to see people trust and value my work.

Hey everyone! I posted about this recently, but it got deleted — so here’s a quick re-post. I run Invictus AI, an AI automation consulting agency that helps small businesses save time and work smarter through custom automation solutions. I handle the clients and strategy, then bring in skilled freelance developers to help build and deliver the projects. I’m looking for multi-skilled devs who can jump in on projects as needed — reliable, creative, and good at solving real business problems. If that sounds like you, drop a comment or DM me — I’d love to chat and see if we can collaborate on upcoming projects. — Finlay Carver

Jenny came to me overwhelmed spending hours every week managing repetitive tasks that kept her from focusing on what really mattered. Together, we built a simple automation system that handled her client follow-ups, organized her data, and kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes.The result? Jenny cut her manual work in half, stayed consistent with her outreach, and finally had time to grow her business instead of just running it. That’s the real power of automation freedom to focus on impact.

Hey everyone 👋I’m Nitin from India, and I’m 16 years old. I usually don’t post to promote anything — I just wanted to share a story that really inspired me while working on it. A few weeks ago, a small business owner reached out he’d been running his business offline for years but was struggling to reach new customers. He told me he’d tried hiring agencies before, but the costs were way too high. So I decided to help.I built him a modern, fast website, set up automations, and even connected a chatbot + voice agent so customers could easily reach him anytime. When the site went live, he was honestly shocked 😅 — not only because it looked great, but because he realized he was now saving hundreds of dollars every month compared to what agencies were charging. He told me, “I didn’t expect a 16-year-old to change how I run my business.” That hit me hard — in a good way. It reminded me that age doesn’t limit what you can create. Right now, I’m focusing on helping people build: - 🌐 Websites that actually convert - 🤖 Chatbots & voice agents for customer support - ⚙️ Automation workflows to save time - 📈 Meta ads to grow their reach I’m sharing this because I know a lot of people in the Skool community are creators, builders, and dreamers. If you’ve ever felt “too young” or “not ready,” trust me — start anyway. You’ll figure things out along the way. — Nitin (16) 🚀 “Building ideas into automation.”