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GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: Solopreneurs / SMB owners / Non-technical founders / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of how AI agents work, when to use them safely, and how to start automating your business without breaking anything — or leaking data.
Most solo operators are doing the work of five people. Allan Edmond built a business around fixing that.
Allan is the CEO of TechPeace, based in Grimsby, Ontario. He helps non-technical founders turn AI tools and custom software into working business systems — without the security risks that come from building blind. With over a decade of experience across agencies in Singapore, Australia, France, and Canada, and as one of fewer than 50 Glide Certified Experts globally, Allan has shipped 100+ apps for founders who had big ideas but needed someone to make them real.
In this conversation, Allan walks through the full arc — from why he left traditional coding, to the no-code era, to what agentic coding actually means for a business owner today. He explains what a personal AI agent is in plain language, why the prototype you built in Lovable might be a security risk, and how to think about local versus cloud AI models depending on your risk tolerance.
Key topics covered:
Allan also writes a daily French-language newsletter — La Toolbox d'Allan on Substack — packed with practical AI tips for business owners who want to stay sharp without getting overwhelmed.
Free consultation for business owners exploring personal AI agent setup: calendly.com/allan-edmond/free-consultation
Connect with Allan:
A big thank you to Blair Patton from Benchmark Insurance for the introduction.
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— PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE —
@Hive = Real-world business networking in person and online. Starter membership $99 CAD/year.
Profit10™ = Take the free Profit Snapshot and find out what's really holding your business back. Ten questions. No cost.
Canada Growth Network = Business connections plus GoHighLevel CRM for $47/month Canadian. Start your trial today.
NEXT STEPs
Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.
We share perspectives. You make the decisions.
Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.
Until next time; keep building.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
By Bernie FranzgroteGROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: Solopreneurs / SMB owners / Non-technical founders / Leaders building systems
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of how AI agents work, when to use them safely, and how to start automating your business without breaking anything — or leaking data.
Most solo operators are doing the work of five people. Allan Edmond built a business around fixing that.
Allan is the CEO of TechPeace, based in Grimsby, Ontario. He helps non-technical founders turn AI tools and custom software into working business systems — without the security risks that come from building blind. With over a decade of experience across agencies in Singapore, Australia, France, and Canada, and as one of fewer than 50 Glide Certified Experts globally, Allan has shipped 100+ apps for founders who had big ideas but needed someone to make them real.
In this conversation, Allan walks through the full arc — from why he left traditional coding, to the no-code era, to what agentic coding actually means for a business owner today. He explains what a personal AI agent is in plain language, why the prototype you built in Lovable might be a security risk, and how to think about local versus cloud AI models depending on your risk tolerance.
Key topics covered:
Allan also writes a daily French-language newsletter — La Toolbox d'Allan on Substack — packed with practical AI tips for business owners who want to stay sharp without getting overwhelmed.
Free consultation for business owners exploring personal AI agent setup: calendly.com/allan-edmond/free-consultation
Connect with Allan:
A big thank you to Blair Patton from Benchmark Insurance for the introduction.
Browse all episodes
— PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE —
@Hive = Real-world business networking in person and online. Starter membership $99 CAD/year.
Profit10™ = Take the free Profit Snapshot and find out what's really holding your business back. Ten questions. No cost.
Canada Growth Network = Business connections plus GoHighLevel CRM for $47/month Canadian. Start your trial today.
NEXT STEPs
Disclaimer: Everything you heard today is for educational purposes only. It's not professional advice. Before you act on anything — talk to a certified expert in your area. Your accountant. Your lawyer. Someone who knows your situation.
We share perspectives. You make the decisions.
Want more? Head over to blog.knack4business.com — packed with practical episodes on AI, marketing, leadership, and growth. No fluff. Just the good stuff. Subscribe while you're there.
Until next time; keep building.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.