
3 Common Automation Agency Mistakes You NEED To Avoid In 2024
Nick Saraev: Claude, Codex & AI AgentsShow Notes
JOIN MY AUTOMATION COMMUNITY and GET YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER, GUARANTEED 👑https://www.skool.com/makerschool/about?ref=e525fc95e7c346999dcec8e0e870e55dUploaded 10-08-24Watch me build my $300K/mo business live with daily videos + strategy ⤵️https://www.youtube.com/@nicksaraevdailyGET THE FREE GAMMA + SHEET ⤵️https://3-mistakes-to-avoid-when-z7myf3b.gamma.site/SUMMARY ⤵️Three mistakes I made when starting my automation agency that lost me several million dollars. If I could go back in time and fix these, I would. Luckily, you get the benefit of me having made them!WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 🍿How I Hit $25K/Mo Selling Automation: https://youtube.com/watch?v=T7qAiuWDwLwMy $21K/Mo Make.com Proposal System: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UVLeX600irkGenerate Content Automatically With AI: https://youtube.com/watch?v=P2Y_DVW1TSQMY TOOLS, SOFTWARE DEALS and GEAR (some of these links give me kickbacks—thank you!)🚀 INSTANTLY: https://instantly.ai/?via=nick-saraev🧠 SMARTLEAD.AI: https://smartlead.ai/?via=nick-saraev📧 ANYMAIL FINDER: https://anymailfinder.com/?via=nick🚀 APOLLO.IO: https://get.apollo.io/bisgh2z5mxc1👻 PHANTOMBUSTER: https://phantombuster.com/?deal=noah60📄 PANDADOC: https://pandadoc.partnerlinks.io/ar44yghojibe📝 TYPEFORM: https://typeform.cello.so/rM8vRjChpbp✅ CLICKUP: https://clickup.pxf.io/4PQo61📅 MONDAY.COM: https://try.monday.com/1ty9wtpsara2📓 NOTION: https://affiliate.notion.so/3viwitl53eg7🤖 APIFY: https://www.apify.com/?fpr=98rff🛠️ MAKE: https://www.make.com/en/register?pc=nicksaraev🚀 GOHIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/30-day-trial?fp_ref=nicksaraev📈 RIZE: https://rize.io/?via=LEFTCLICKAI (use promo code NICK)🌐 WEBFLOW: https://try.webflow.com/e31xtgbyscm8🃏 CARRD: https://try.carrd.co/myjz1yxp💬 REPLY: https://get.reply.io/yszpkkqzkb8f📨 MISSIVE: https://missiveapp.com/?ref_id=E3BEE459EB71📄 PDF.CO: https://pdf.ai/?via=nick🔥 FIREFLIES.AI: https://fireflies.ai/?fpr=nick33🔍 DATAFORSEO: https://dataforseo.com/?aff=178012🖼️ BANNERBEAR: https://www.bannerbear.com/?via=nick🗣️ VAPI.AI: https://vapi.ai/?aff=nicksaraev🤖 BOTPRESS: https://try.botpress.com/ygwdv3dcwetq🤝 CLOSE: https://refer.close.com/r3ec5kps99cs💬 MANYCHAT: https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/sxbxj12s1hcz🛠️ SOFTR: https://softrplatformsgmbh.partnerlinks.io/gf1xliozt7tm🌐 SITEGROUND: https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=ac0191f0a28399bc5ae396903640aea1⏱️ TOGGL: https://toggl.com/?via=nick📝 JOTFORM: https://link.jotform.com/nicksaraev-Dsl1CkHo1C📊 FATHOM: https://usefathom.com/ref/YOHMXL🛒 AMAZON: https://kit.co/nicksaraev/longform-automation-content-youtube-kit📇 DROPCONTACT: https://www.dropcontact.com/?kfl_ln=leftclick📸 GEAR KIT: https://link.nicksaraev.com/kit🟩 UPWORK https://link.nicksaraev.com/upworkFOLLOW ME✍🏻 My content writing agency: https://1secondcopy.com🦾 My automation agency: https://leftclick.ai🕊️ My Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicksaraev🤙 My blog (followed by the founder of HubSpot!): https://nicksaraev.comWHY ME?If this is your first watch—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent five years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what *real* systems that make *real* revenue look like! Hopefully I can help you improve your business, and in doing so, the rest of your life :-) Please like, subscribe, and leave me a comment if you have a specific request! Thanks.Timestamps0:00 Introduction to Common Automation Agency Mistakes2:10 The Power of Cold Email in Automation Agencies3:33 Setting up Cold Email Campaigns5:20 Importance of Early Preparation for Cold Email Campaigns8:55 The Art of Effective Cold Email Copywriting10:54 Significance of Productization in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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💎 Get all resources 100% free: https://skool.com/maker-zero/about📚 Watch my NEW 2026 Claude Code course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQBzR1NIqI🎙️ Listen to my silly podcast: www.youtube.com/@stackedpodUploaded 07-04-26📚 Free multi-hour courses→ Claude Code (4hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQBzR1NIqI→ Vibe Coding w/ Antigravity (6hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcuR_-rzlDw→ Agentic Workflows (6hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxyRjL7NG18→ N8N (6hr full course, 890K+ views): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ2SNXWK-cSummary ⤵️Is it possible that Anthropic just released a model that was.. *too* good? With Mythos now out, I think we're about to see the next generation of (closed) models.My software, tools, and deals (some give me kickbacks—thank you!)🚀 Instantly: https://link.nicksaraev.com/instantly-short📧 Anymailfinder: https://link.nicksaraev.com/amf-short🤖 Apify: https://console.apify.com/sign-up (30% off with code 30NICKSARAEV)🧑🏽💻 n8n: https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/h372ujv8cw80📈 Rize: https://link.nicksaraev.com/rize-short (25% off with promo code NICK)Follow me on other platforms 😈📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_saraev🕊️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicksaraev🤙 Blog: https://nicksaraev.comWhy watch?If this is your first view—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent six years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what *real* systems that make *real* revenue look like.Hopefully I can help you improve your business, and in doing so, the rest of your life 🙏Like, subscribe, and leave me a comment if you have a specific request! Thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE FOR FREE ⤵️https://leftclicker.gumroad.com/l/gbwwpaUploaded 30-06-24Watch me build my $300K/mo business live with daily videos + strategy ⤵️https://www.youtube.com/@nicksaraevdailyJOIN MY AUTOMATION COMMUNITY and GET YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER, GUARANTEED 👑https://www.skool.com/makerschool/about?ref=e525fc95e7c346999dcec8e0e870e55dSUMMARY ⤵️Time to talk about advanced techniques! Now that you guys know how to *actually* make money with Make.com, you can spend a bit of time learning some of the finer points of the platform. The first on my list is Breaking Up Scenarios—i.e how to split one master scenario into a series of sub-scenarios to mitigate runtime errors, organize your workflow, etc.WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 🍿How I Hit $25K/Mo Selling Automation: https://youtube.com/watch?v=T7qAiuWDwLwMy $21K/Mo Make.com Proposal System: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UVLeX600irkGenerate Content Automatically With AI: https://youtube.com/watch?v=P2Y_DVW1TSQMY TOOLS, SOFTWARE DEALS and GEAR (some of these links give me kickbacks—thank you!)🚀 INSTANTLY: https://instantly.ai/?via=nick-saraev🧠 SMARTLEAD.AI: https://smartlead.ai/?via=nick-saraev📧 ANYMAIL FINDER: https://anymailfinder.com/?via=nick🚀 APOLLO.IO: https://get.apollo.io/bisgh2z5mxc1👻 PHANTOMBUSTER: https://phantombuster.com/?deal=noah60📄 PANDADOC: https://pandadoc.partnerlinks.io/ar44yghojibe📝 TYPEFORM: https://typeform.cello.so/rM8vRjChpbp✅ CLICKUP: https://clickup.pxf.io/4PQo61📅 MONDAY.COM: https://try.monday.com/1ty9wtpsara2📓 NOTION: https://affiliate.notion.so/3viwitl53eg7🤖 APIFY: https://www.apify.com/?fpr=98rff🛠️ MAKE: https://www.make.com/en/register?pc=nicksaraev🚀 GOHIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/30-day-trial?fp_ref=nicksaraev📈 RIZE: https://rize.io/?via=LEFTCLICKAI (use promo code NICK)🌐 WEBFLOW: https://try.webflow.com/e31xtgbyscm8🃏 CARRD: https://try.carrd.co/myjz1yxp💬 REPLY: https://get.reply.io/yszpkkqzkb8f📨 MISSIVE: https://missiveapp.com/?ref_id=E3BEE459EB71📄 PDF.CO: https://pdf.ai/?via=nick🔥 FIREFLIES.AI: https://fireflies.ai/?fpr=nick33🔍 DATAFORSEO: https://dataforseo.com/?aff=178012🖼️ BANNERBEAR: https://www.bannerbear.com/?via=nick🗣️ VAPI.AI: https://vapi.ai/?aff=nicksaraev🤖 BOTPRESS: https://try.botpress.com/ygwdv3dcwetq🤝 CLOSE: https://refer.close.com/r3ec5kps99cs💬 MANYCHAT: https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/sxbxj12s1hcz🛠️ SOFTR: https://softrplatformsgmbh.partnerlinks.io/gf1xliozt7tm🌐 SITEGROUND: https://www.siteground.com/index.htm?afcode=ac0191f0a28399bc5ae396903640aea1⏱️ TOGGL: https://toggl.com/?via=nick📝 JOTFORM: https://link.jotform.com/nicksaraev-Dsl1CkHo1C📊 FATHOM: https://usefathom.com/ref/YOHMXL🛒 AMAZON: https://kit.co/nicksaraev/longform-automation-content-youtube-kit📇 DROPCONTACT: https://www.dropcontact.com/?kfl_ln=leftclick📸 GEAR KIT: https://link.nicksaraev.com/kit🟩 UPWORK https://link.nicksaraev.com/upwork🛑 TODOIST: https://get.todoist.io/62mhvgid6gh3🧑💼 CONVERTKIT: https://partners.convertkit.com/lhq98iqntgjhFOLLOW ME✍🏻 My content writing agency: https://1secondcopy.com🦾 My automation agency: https://leftclick.ai🕊️ My Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicksaraev🤙 My blog (followed by the founder of HubSpot!): https://nicksaraev.comWHY ME?If this is your first watch—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent five years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what *real* systems that make *real* revenue look like! Hopefully I can help you improve your business, and in doing so, the rest of your life :-) Please like, subscribe, and leave me a comment if you have a specific request! Thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GET THE GAMMA HERE FOR FREE 🙏https://gamma.app/docs/The-Best-Way-to-Test-Your-Automations-358bxcblmdwwzsjUploaded 14-08-24Watch me build my $300K/mo business live with daily videos + strategy ⤵️https://www.youtube.com/@nicksaraevdailyJOIN MY AUTOMATION COMMUNITY and GET YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER, GUARANTEED 👑https://www.skool.com/makerschool/about?ref=e525fc95e7c346999dcec8e0e870e55dSUMMARY ⤵️From an Airbnb today so excuse the quality. Wanted to talk about a concept called *iterative testing* in this video—basically the only way I build my Make.com scenarios in 2024. TLDR: start at the end and work your way backwards, run every module before you connect a subsequent one to it, and do just one end-to-end test at the end (as opposed to dozens throughout the building process). Much cleaner, more effective, and it's a great way to train junior engineers on effective Make.com building practices.MY SOFTWARE, TOOLS, and DEALS (some of these give me kickbacks—thank you!)🚀 INSTANTLY: https://link.nicksaraev.com/instantly-short📧 ANYMAIL FINDER: https://link.nicksaraev.com/amf-short👻 PHANTOMBUSTER: https://link.nicksaraev.com/pb-short✅ CLICKUP: https://link.nicksaraev.com/clickup-short📈 RIZE: https://link.nicksaraev.com/rize-short (use promo code NICK for addn 25% off)WHAT TO WATCH NEXT 🍿HOW I HIT $25K/MO SELLING AUTOMATION: https://youtube.com/watch?v=T7qAiuWDwLwMY $21K/MO MAKE.COM PROPOSAL SYSTEM: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UVLeX600irkGENERATE CONTENT AUTOMATICALLY WITH AI: https://youtube.com/watch?v=P2Y_DVW1TSQFOLLOW ME✍🏻 My content writing agency: https://1secondcopy.com🦾 My automation agency: https://leftclick.ai🕊️ My Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicksaraev🤙 My blog (followed by the founder of HubSpot!): https://nicksaraev.comWHY ME?If this is your first watch—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent five years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what *real* systems that make *real* revenue look like! Hopefully I can help you improve your business, and in doing so, the rest of your life :-) Please like, subscribe, and leave me a comment if you have a specific request! Thanks.Timestamps0:00 Introduction to Iterative Testing6:15 The Power of Quick Hacks16:29 Practical Iterative Testing Techniques27:29 Conducting an End-to-End Test30:44 Conclusion on Iterative Testing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🔥 Join Maker School and get customer #1 guaranteed: https://skool.com/makerschool/about💎 Get all resources 100% free: https://skool.com/maker-zero/about📧 Course resources below ⬇️ Uploaded 11-05-261️⃣ Step-by-step guide to publish on the app/play store: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12mIPPoxNnmJnOpDwUXxwmVSFMDG1SVywrQ2ULV1VJKQ2️⃣ Security audit prompt: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m1v59_NLWi_M_9o6pSuayUpz_IRIw1-TjWwbI8qFKzU/edit?tab=t.0📚 Free multi-hour courses→ Claude Code (4hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQBzR1NIqI→ Vibe Coding w/ Antigravity (6hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcuR_-rzlDw→ Agentic Workflows (6hr full course): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxyRjL7NG18→ N8N (6hr full course, 1M+ views): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GZ2SNXWK-cSummary ⤵️This is a definitive guide to all mobile app development with Claude Code, including iOS apps, Android apps, the Expo/React Native framework, Supabase database integration, AI functionality, and more!I'll start by walking you through how to set up a development environment before showing you a simple app design framework that cuts the noise and improves the likelihood your app goes viral.Afterwards, I will build three apps for you: a habit tracker app, a calorie tracking app with AI functionality, and a Pomodoro app using AI design, and show you how to submit them to the app and Play stores.Enjoy!My software, tools, and deals (some give me kickbacks—thank you!)🚀 Instantly: https://link.nicksaraev.com/instantly-short📧 Anymailfinder: https://link.nicksaraev.com/amf-short🤖 Apify: https://console.apify.com/sign-up (30% off with code 30NICKSARAEV)🧑🏽💻 n8n: https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/h372ujv8cw80📈 Rize: https://link.nicksaraev.com/rize-short (25% off with promo code NICK)Follow me on other platforms 😈📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_saraev🕊️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicksaraev🤙 Blog: https://nicksaraev.comWhy watch?If this is your first view—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent six years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what *real* systems that make *real* revenue look like.Hopefully I can help you improve your business, and in doing so, the rest of your life 🙏Like, subscribe, and leave me a comment if you have a specific request! Thanks.Chapters0:00 Introduction to Mobile App Development1:19 Showcasing the Habit Tracker App2:11 Understanding the Development System3:55 Building the App from Scratch4:23 Setting Up Cloud Code6:18 Using the Cloud Code Interface10:52 Transitioning to Mobile App Development13:59 Exploring App Development Frameworks15:54 Getting Started with Expo and React Native24:02 Designing a Successful App33:45 Crafting the Minimum Viable Product37:49 Implementing App Features and Functionality52:33 Finalizing the App Design and Functionality54:56 Testing the App on Your Phone1:00:39 App Development Insights1:05:05 Transitioning to Cloud Storage1:06:23 Database Integration with Supabase1:10:22 Setting Up User Authentication1:13:18 Implementing AI Features1:26:10 Enhancing User Experience1:27:51 Smart Coaching Implementation1:32:12 Finalizing App Security Measures1:59:39 Security Risks in App Development2:06:59 Transitioning to New App Features2:08:09 Building the CalTracker App2:14:42 Core Functionality of CalTracker2:18:49 Designing the CalTracker Interface2:28:32 Improving User Experience2:34:28 Finalizing the App Design2:39:18 Testing and Debugging the App2:56:06 Integrating the Database2:59:22 Enhancing App Functionality3:18:29 App Performance Insights3:41:46 Security Audits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
🪄 Get Genjutsu and Wan 3.0 here: https://higgsfield.ai/s/wqcOCK💎 Get all prompts 100% free: https://skool.com/maker-zero/about🔥 Join Maker School and get client #1 guaranteed: https://skool.com/makerschool/aboutUploaded 10-09-26➡️ If this is your first video: I'm Nick Saraev. I run LeftClick, an AI growth agency. We've done work for large brands you're likely familiar with, like Mr. Beast, Anthropic, OpenAI, and a few others.In plain English: I help people build systems that generate leads, close deals, and scale businesses, mostly using new AI models like Claude. I also make videos about how to do all of that here on YouTube.It hasn't always been this way. My family immigrated from a Soviet bloc country (People's Republic of Bulgaria) in the 90s. They worked extremely hard, and we were broke for a very long time. I grew up wishing for more security, stability, and freedom over my own life.I don't have a programming degree, and never took formal education for IT or workflows. I learned it all myself from YouTube videos like you're watching now.As for my path: I started my first business at 19 in college. We threw events (mostly parties) at campus bars, and charged people for entry. That failed to provide me enough money to pay my bills, so at 21, I started another business, a door-to-door marketing agency.From there, every year, I would start several companies, over 10 in total. I did this in a variety of industries, like e-commerce, photography, videography, SaaS, credit repair, etc. Each grew slightly more profitable, until, at 25, I would start 1SecondCopy, a content writing company. A friend and I eventually scaled that to over $90,000/m. It was my first taste of financial independence, and the reason I'm here today.Since starting my journey, I've grown a fair bit of capital. To diversify my income, at 30, I began investing in other businesses and advising companies on how to grow in the AI era. These include SaaS businesses, like Clairvo, agencies like Dental Connect, and more. Collectively, the businesses that I own outright or are a part of generate over $10 million per year. This returns far more than the 5-10% you would get in the stock market, but also requires a lot of my active time. There's a tradeoff there, but I greatly prefer active investing, where I have control over the entities I'm a part of.It wasn't easy to get here. But I did in the end! For anyone on their own entrepreneurial journey: I wish you luck, happiness, and perseverance. You can make it!Summary ⤵️Thought I'd show you guys a cool way you can animate your videos using WAN 2.2, WAN 3.0, and Higgs Field's new Ginjutsu operating system. Super cool stuff and probably going to redefine the future of creator-led media, but what do I know? Chapters00:00 I turned myself into an animated character01:00 How video style transfer works02:43 Astra as your production manager04:39 10 animation styles to try05:47 Setting up Higgsfield07:05 Creating a style with GPT Image 2.508:31 Animating your footage with Genjutsu10:22 Using style transfer for ads and content12:00 Wan 3.0: a cheaper alternative13:39 Automating the workflow with GPT-6-Astra16:03 Resolution, credits, and silence removal17:35 Self-hosting Wan 2.2 Animate18:40 Reviewing the animated results20:25 Learn more with Maker School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices