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Your automations are probably more fragile than you think—and costing you way more time than they should. Micah started the year convinced there was no real difference between AI agents and regular automation workflows. He was wrong, and now he's obsessed.
In this eye-opening episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah break down the five (plus a bonus) critical differences between traditional A-to-B automation and AI agent workflows that are revolutionizing how smart businesses operate. They reveal why your current automations break every time someone adds an apostrophe or changes a date format—and how agents eliminate that technical debt forever.
From chat interfaces that let you refine outputs in real-time to agents that can retry failed tasks and fix their own errors, this episode shows you exactly why the future of automation is here. You'll discover how agents access databases, handle unstructured inputs, and choose their own tools—just like training the perfect intern who never needs a coffee break.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why traditional workflows require mapping every single scenario (and agents don't)
- How chat interfaces transform automation from rigid to conversational
- The database access that makes agents context-aware and incredibly smart
- Real examples of agents fixing their own JSON errors and date format issues
- Why you can stop building dropdown forms and rigid input requirements
- How agents reduce technical debt and scale with your changing business
This isn't about replacing automation—it's about building systems that think, adapt, and grow with you. If you're tired of automations that break every time you make a small change, or if you want to build workflows in minutes instead of weeks, this episode gives you the roadmap to agent-powered operations.
Ready to explore AI agents for your business? Visit biggestgoal.ai for resources and tools to get started.
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai.
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By Alane Boyd & Micah JohnsonSend us a text
Your automations are probably more fragile than you think—and costing you way more time than they should. Micah started the year convinced there was no real difference between AI agents and regular automation workflows. He was wrong, and now he's obsessed.
In this eye-opening episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane and Micah break down the five (plus a bonus) critical differences between traditional A-to-B automation and AI agent workflows that are revolutionizing how smart businesses operate. They reveal why your current automations break every time someone adds an apostrophe or changes a date format—and how agents eliminate that technical debt forever.
From chat interfaces that let you refine outputs in real-time to agents that can retry failed tasks and fix their own errors, this episode shows you exactly why the future of automation is here. You'll discover how agents access databases, handle unstructured inputs, and choose their own tools—just like training the perfect intern who never needs a coffee break.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why traditional workflows require mapping every single scenario (and agents don't)
- How chat interfaces transform automation from rigid to conversational
- The database access that makes agents context-aware and incredibly smart
- Real examples of agents fixing their own JSON errors and date format issues
- Why you can stop building dropdown forms and rigid input requirements
- How agents reduce technical debt and scale with your changing business
This isn't about replacing automation—it's about building systems that think, adapt, and grow with you. If you're tired of automations that break every time you make a small change, or if you want to build workflows in minutes instead of weeks, this episode gives you the roadmap to agent-powered operations.
Ready to explore AI agents for your business? Visit biggestgoal.ai for resources and tools to get started.
Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the podcast!
For more information, visit our website at biggestgoal.ai.
Want more valuable content and helpful tips?
Explore our Courses/Programs:
- Complete our self-paced Process Mapping course
Enjoy our Free Tools:
- Free Asana, ClickUp, or Monday.com Selector Tool
- Get 25 Free Custom Automation Ideas for your Business
Connect with Us:
- Join our Community
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel