Automation can save you time, but only if your system actually works. Otherwise, you’re just scaling chaos.In this episode of Process of Elimination, Ryan Edwards, co-founder of Camino5, joins co-host Justin L. Brown. Together, they unpack the automation trap: the seductive promise of speed that often leads to elegant chaos, fractured workflows, and confused teams. Learn how to audit your automations, avoid duct-tape tech stacks, and refocus your systems around what really matters: outcomes, not output.You’ll learn:-Why automation feels productive (but often isn’t)-How to know when your workflow has gone too far-The “duct tape tech stack” warning signs-Why friction points are essential for performance-What golf carts, AI ad loops, and Zapier flows have in commonThe 4 key questions to audit any automation flow:1. Is it saving time or just shifting it?2. Is clarity going up or down?3. Are decisions happening faster or just relayed faster?4. Is the team more focused or just more active?“Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.”— Ryan Edwards, Co-founder of Camino5🎯 Weekly Move: Audit one automation in your stack. Is it helping — or just making noise?📬 Join the POE NewsletterWeekly drops on AI strategy, system design, and creative clarity — without the fluff.👉 https://www.camino5.com/sign-up🧠 Attend our next workshop: Growth in PracticeReal conversations for people building what matters — from automation to AI.👉 https://www.camino5.com/s1e5-poe-are-you-automating-the-wrong-thingsProcess of Elimination is a weekly series from Camino5 that helps leaders navigate AI adoption without losing clarity, consistency, or control.