I just dropped a new video where I share the story of how I sold my very first n8n automation back in 2024. What might shock you is how simple the system actually was. Looking back, I could probably rebuild it in 30 minutes today. But that’s the point, clients weren’t paying for a “complex workflow,” they were paying for the outcome. This was the first time I made money selling an automation, and it taught me something that’s even more true now: business owners don’t care how advanced the system looks, they care if it saves them time, money, or focus. And today, people are even more open to investing in solutions like this, as long as you can communicate value clearly and show you’re someone they can trust. Curious to hear your thoughts, does this change how you think about selling automations or agents?

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Got into a debate after someone posted: "Just an FYI if you're reaching out to me as a business and the first thing I see on your website is AI generated images, it's going to be an automatic no." This sparked an important discussion about business priorities. My response: You didn't mention value proposition, you didn't mention social proof, and you didn't mention authority. But you mentioned what mattered least, which is website design. Logical buyers care about design the least - they just want their problems solved. Here's the hierarchy that matters: If you care about design, then it's likely you're in the business of design OR you're not a serious business owner. The ones really making an impact on the market are the ones who optimize for design last, and optimize for delivery first. The strategic insight: Realistically, you're thinking at a low-level instead of a high-level if you really think design is what drives revenue for a business. For the emotional crowd, yes design will matter - but you can deal with it after successfully solving problems for the logical crowd. The optimization principle: Focusing on design in the beginning is called dumb optimization - optimizing for unnecessary things. Design is excess. It will always come after delivery. You solve the problem first, then make it pretty. The conclusion: Don't let aesthetic preferences distract from core business fundamentals. Build something that works, prove it solves real problems, then worry about how it looks. Function before form, always. Hope you found this valuable! :)

In my last post, I got over 100 comments — and a common question came up: “How do I get my first clients?” I’ll share what worked for me, in the most practical way possible. I understand — but honestly, getting started is simpler than it seems. Begin with your closest network: friends, your parents’ friends, uncles, anyone who runs a business or can connect you to someone who does. Make a list. Then reach out to these people — not to pitch a solution, but just to listen. Ask a simple question: “What are the biggest challenges you’re facing in your business today?” After listening, ask one more key question: “If you could solve just one of these problems today, which one would bring the most return — either by cutting costs or increasing revenue?” At the end of the day, that’s what every business owner truly cares about: lowering expenses or growing revenue. Talk to at least 3 business owners like this and you’ll start to see your niche take shape — based on real needs, not guesses. From there, here’s what I recommend: 1. Don’t get stuck in the learning loop. It’s normal to spend time downloading templates, testing tools like n8n, watching tutorials... but nothing beats doing a real project. You’ll learn more in one client delivery than in 10 YouTube videos. 2. Don’t worry too much about choosing the “perfect” niche. Start where you have access or some knowledge — even if it’s basic. Use real conversations to find a common pain. That pain defines your niche. 3. Don’t offer a pre-made solution. Listen first. Ask the two questions above. Then think: “How can I solve this specific problem with AI or automation?” 4. Don’t try to sell before you’re clear on four things: * Your niche * Your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) * The main pain * Your solution to that pain 5. Your first project can be free — and that’s ok. Do it to learn. Deliver. Measure the result. That first delivery gives you confidence and a story to tell. 6. Then, choose one channel — not many.