Topic
Automation
18 posts on automation — guides and lab notes from real runs on hardware we own. New posts land here automatically. Start anywhere, or grab the copy-paste prompts that ship with them.
- 7 min read
Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf AI Agents for Small Business
Off-the-shelf AI agents fail when your workflow is the edge. Here's when custom development actually pays off for small business.
- 8 min read
Multi-Agent AI for Business: Do You Need It in 2026?
Most businesses do not need multi-agent AI yet — but some do. 5 questions to find out which camp you are in, with real cost and complexity benchmarks.
- 10 min read
AI Agent Pricing 2026: Real Cost from $500 DIY to $150K [Guide]
What does an AI agent actually cost? We surveyed 40+ real builds — API spend, dev hours, infra, and the hidden costs that blow budgets. Tier-by-tier, $500 to $150K. (2026)
- 7 min read
n8n vs Make vs Custom Code: 2026 AI Automation Decision Guide
Tested all three across 20+ real automations. n8n wins for speed, Make for non-coders, custom scripts when it gets complex. Side-by-side pricing, limits, and the exact use case each one owns.
- 7 min read
The Async Automation Playbook: How to Eliminate Manual Work Without Meetings
My framework for identifying, scoping, and building automations without a single meeting. Used on every client engagement.
- 7 min read
The Future of AI and Next.js
How AI agents are changing the way we build with Next.js — from agentic development to shipping 10x faster as a solo engineer.
The AI agent build notes
Real costs, real tools, no fluff. M-F when I ship, publish, or learn something worth sending.