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🎁 Download Part 2 Here: https://go.n8n.io/n8n-dashboard-backend

In this episode, Aemal walks through building a comprehensive monitoring dashboard for n8n workflows that enterprises can use to track every execution, identify failures, and even calculate workflow costs.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Understanding n8n Backend Hooks
8:45 - Setting Up Supabase Schema
15:20 - Capturing Execution Data
22:10 - Building the Dashboard with Replit
35:15 - Security Best Practices
38:40 - Future of AI Development

What You'll Learn:
• How to use n8n backend hooks to capture execution telemetry data
• Setting up Supabase to store workflow execution logs
• Building a real-time dashboard with Next.js and Replit
• Implementing enterprise-grade monitoring for n8n instances
• Security best practices when connecting frontend to backend
• Using AG Grid for advanced data filtering and visualization

Key Features Built:
✅ Real-time execution tracking
✅ Failure monitoring and notifications
✅ Execution data analysis with full JSON context
✅ Cost tracking for workflows (especially token usage)
✅ Enterprise-grade UI with Hero UI components

Tech Stack:

n8n (workflow automation)
Supabase (database)
Next.js (full-stack framework)
Replit (development & deployment)
AG Grid (data tables)
Hero UI (component library)
GitHub Repositories:
Both the n8n backend hooks and the dashboard UI are available as open-source repositories. Links in the description!

Perfect For:

CTOs and technical leaders monitoring n8n deployments
Business operators tracking workflow performance
DevOps teams needing execution visibility
Anyone running enterprise n8n instances
Bonus Discussion:
We also dive into the future of AI-native development, vibe coding with tools like Replit and Cursor, and how AI is transforming software engineering productivity by 20-50x.

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🎙️ In this episode, Simon Cotton joins me to break down how to build growth systems that actually compound and how to stop imposter syndrome from quietly sabotaging your momentum. We get into:
• How to accelerate business growth using automation + AI
• Why human-in-the-loop systems beat “set it and forget it” automations
• The real way Simon worked through imposter syndrome
• How SEO fits into a modern, automation-first growth strategy

If you’re building, scaling, or trying to show up more confidently online, this conversation will hit home.

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Discover how Chase Hannigan grew from zero to 200,000 followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok in just over a year without any prior content creation experience. In this episode, we dive deep into his AI-powered content ideation system that scrapes trending topics from YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, and Perplexity to generate daily reports and content scripts.

Chapters:
01:06 What You’ll Learn + Free n8n Workflow Overview
02:24 The Real Problem: Manual Ideation & Doom Scrolling
03:45 Automating Content Ideation Across Platforms
05:25 Screen Share Begins – Live Walkthrough of the n8n Workflow
06:00 High-Level System Architecture
06:30 YouTube Data Ingestion & Filtering Logic
07:10 Transcript Analysis with LLMs
07:45 Multi-Platform Expansion: Reddit, Twitter, Perplexity
09:00 How the Daily Digest Report Is Generated
09:25 Airtable + Email Report Delivery
09:45 Content Script Generation (Hooks, Bodies, CTAs)
11:00 Why This Is Not RAG (And When You’d Want It)
11:30 Filtering Noise with Engagement Metrics
12:30 Content Volume Strategy
14:00 Hook Optimization & Pre-Validated Ideas
15:15 Frameworks vs Off-the-Cuff Content
16:00 Recording Stack
17:05 Why Ideation Is the Highest-Leverage Automation
18:00 Posting & Editing Workflow
19:00 Why Fancy Editing Doesn’t Matter for Technical Audiences
23:15 Reducing Friction to Stay Consistent
24:20 Handling Cringe, Feedback, and Early Videos
25:55 Real Business Outcomes from Content Automation
32:00 Where to Find the Workflow + Final Takeaways

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In this episode, we sit down with Cole Medin, CTO of Automator and expert in applied AI, to dive deep into context engineering, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), and building scalable AI workflows. Cole shares practical strategies for cutting through the noise in the AI space, designing effective prompts, and moving from prototypes to production-ready systems. Whether you’re an AI builder, developer, or just curious about the latest in automation, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world advice.

00:00 – Introduction: The challenge of too much “fluff” in the AI space and how to focus on what matters.
00:22 – Meet Cole Meine: Background, expertise, and his mission in applied AI.
01:59 – What listeners will learn: Context engineering, RAG, and moving workflows to production.
02:40 – The origin of context engineering: Why treating prompts and context as engineered resources matters.
03:49 – Vibe coding vs. context engineering: The importance of specificity and reducing assumptions.
06:18 – Practical steps for context engineering: Mindset shift, planning, and using AI to ask clarifying questions.
08:47 – Success criteria and user journeys: How to define what “done” looks like for AI projects.
12:36 – How much time to spend on planning: Product requirement docs and upfront investment.
13:54 – Favorite AI coding tools: Cloud Code, Codex, and Google’s Anti-Gravity.
15:23 – Staying up to date in AI: Research strategies and the value of community.
18:09 – Introduction to RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation): What it is and why it matters.
20:41 – How RAG works: Embedding models, vector databases, and semantic search.
24:45 – Metadata filtering in RAG: Multi-tenancy, hierarchical search, and business use cases.
28:46 – Handling messy data: ETL/ELT pipelines and preparing data for AI agents.
32:06 – Scaling workflows: Moving from n8n prototypes to production code (Python/TypeScript).
34:38 – Deployment strategies: Frontend, backend, and cloud hosting options.
37:13 – The importance of version control: Using GitHub for safe states and CI/CD.
40:05 – Final advice: Start simple, build your process, and customize your system.
41:15 – Where to find more: Cole Meine’s YouTube channel for more on RAG and context engineering.

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In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Pope, a tech founder who built and sold a seven-figure software company, to uncover the real steps behind building SaaS apps that people actually want. Stephen shares his journey from agency work to productization, revealing how he created the Content Engine Database and scaled it to $50K+ months.

00:00 – Introduction & Stephen’s Background
01:23 – The Drive to Build: Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
02:45 – What Does Automation Really Do?
04:47 – Building a $5K SaaS Product with AI
07:11 – The Value for Listeners
08:47 – Stephen’s Process for Engineering SaaS Products
10:16 – Solving Your Own Problems: The Content Engine Database
12:54 – Going Viral and Finding Product-Market Fit
15:12 – From Agency Work to Productization
18:20 – How the Content Engine Database Works
22:03 – Organizing Content for Scale
25:00 – Repurposing Content & Automation
28:15 – Using AI and Automation in Content Creation
31:00 – The 5 Steps to Building SaaS Apps People Want
36:00 – Lead Generation, Funnels, and Project Management
40:00 – The Importance of Organization
44:00 – Finding the Right Customers
48:00 – Iteration, Feedback, and Community
52:00 – Overcoming Distractions and Staying Focused
56:00 – Final Advice & Where to Find Stephen

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In this episode, we sit down with Oskar, an automation developer and YouTube educator, to explore the world of business process automation using n8n. Oskar shares his journey from solving everyday business problems to building advanced workflows, including autonomous web scraping, lead generation, and custom dashboards. We discuss practical use cases for both businesses and individuals, the importance of experimentation, and how to identify the best opportunities for automation. Oskar also highlights the power of community, the latest features in n8n, and offers advice for anyone looking to get started with automation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration to help you automate and innovate.

00:00 Introduction & Guest Overview
00:26 Autonomous Scraping Workflow
01:46 Lead Generation Use Cases
03:41 Automating Business Processes
06:25 Currency Exchange Workflow
08:34 Home Budgeting Automation
10:48 Entry Points to n8n
13:19 Flexibility & User Interface
15:54 Handoffs with Developer Teams
17:15 Custom Dashboards & Business Use Cases
21:11 Material Selection Chatbot
24:45 Multi-Agent Features in n8n
27:01 Debugging & Production Readiness
31:00 Identifying Automation Opportunities
33:10 Learning & Experimentation
36:31 Community & Collaboration
39:00 Final Advice & How to Connect with Oskar

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In this episode, the guest shares how they skyrocketed from zero to 1.4 million followers in just 15 months, and built their Bootstrap Startup website from zero to 1.4 million visitors in only 10 months, all without a team, paid ads, editors, or virtual assistants.

00:00 Introduction: From Zero to 1.4M Followers
00:36 Building AI Tools & Automation Systems
01:10 Scaling Solo Without a Team
02:19 Selling AI Business for $10M
04:21 Lessons from 10 Years in AI
06:04 Building AI Customer Service Agent
07:55 Using MCP with N8N for Automation
09:17 Pre-Planning Your AI Systems
12:01 Content Creation Strategy: 3 Steps
13:55 AI-Powered Content Ideation
15:57 Creating Content Drafts with AI
19:05 Delivering Value & Authentic Connection
22:37 Meta Skills for Building a Brand
24:25 Batching Content: One Day Per Week
26:06 Publishing & Repurposing Content
28:41 Building Potato API & N8N Integration
32:35 Community Collaboration & Feedback
36:22 Avoiding Distractions as a Solo Founder
39:59 Mental Health & Avoiding Burnout
42:22 Advice for Starting Your Brand
44:09 Focus on Top of Funnel Marketing

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Discover how Jono, founder of Automatable and DJing.ca, scaled his service business using automation and AI tools like n8n. In this in-depth interview, Jono shares actionable strategies for automating lead generation, sales, proposals, and more, saving time and boosting revenue. Learn about proven blueprints, real-world success stories from his community, and step-by-step frameworks for freelancers and agencies. Whether you’re new to automation or looking to grow your business, this episode is packed with practical tips, case studies, and inspiration to help you leverage automation for maximum impact.

00:00 - Introduction to Jono and Catliff
00:16 - How Automation Scaled His Business
00:32 - Value of n8n for Time and Money
01:26 - Six Key Areas for Service Business Automation
04:04 - Jono's Wedding Photography Business Journey
05:06 - The 60-Second Lead Call Strategy
06:25 - Building the Lead Response Workflow
08:56 - Automating Proposals, Contracts & Invoices
09:56 - Copy-Paste Templates for Quick Wins
11:35 - Service Business Automation Framework
13:32 - Getting Started with Upwork
13:47 - Tim's Success Story: First Month Results
16:45 - Why Start with Upwork Over Other Platforms
19:41 - LinkedIn Strategy for Lead Generation
22:39 - Do Something Epic, Then Talk About It
23:38 - Julian's $75K Month Success Story
25:06 - The Power of High-Level Masterminds
27:31 - Providing Value Before Selling
27:51 - Joseph's Voice AI Agent Success
30:42 - Most Resellable Automation Systems
33:52 - Stacking Leverage with Automation Catalogs
34:30 - Andy's $60K Retainer Deal Strategy
35:34 - Building Social Proof for Higher Prices
38:42 - How to Connect with Jono

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