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Automation Vibes Weekly #1: Welcome to the Movement

The first edition of Automation Vibes Weekly. Diving into the tools and trends shaping the automation landscape for entrepreneurs and creators.

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Alex Cinovoj

Founder, TechTide AI

Aug 8, 20255 min read
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Welcome to Automation Vibes

Welcome to the first edition of Automation Vibes Weekly! This newsletter is your guide to the tools and trends shaping the automation landscape—specifically for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators who want to work smarter, not harder.

Why This Newsletter Exists

The automation conversation has been dominated by enterprise voices. Million-dollar implementations. Year-long projects. Teams of consultants.

But that's not the reality for most businesses.

The reality is:

  • A 5-person agency trying to compete with larger firms
  • A manufacturer juggling orders across three spreadsheets
  • A law firm drowning in intake paperwork
  • An MSP protecting margins on flat-fee contracts
This newsletter is for you.

What We'll Cover

Tools That Work

Practical reviews of automation platforms—n8n, Make.com, Zapier, Lovable.dev, Manus AI—with real implementation examples.

Patterns That Scale

Reusable workflows you can adapt for your business. Not theory—actual automations you can build today.

Stories From the Field

Case studies from real Midwest businesses. What worked, what didn't, and what they learned.

The Economics of Automation

ROI frameworks that help you make the business case. How to measure success and justify expansion.

The Automation Vibes Philosophy

  • Start simple: One workflow that saves one hour per week is worth more than a grand vision that never ships.
  • Human in the loop: Automation should augment your team, not replace judgment on important decisions.
  • Iterate fast: Build, measure, learn. Your first version won't be perfect—and that's okay.
  • Document everything: The best automation is one your team can maintain without you.
  • Calm is the feature: Good automation reduces stress, not just time.
  • Get Involved

    This is a community, not a broadcast. Reply to this newsletter with:

    • Your biggest automation challenge
    • Tools you're curious about
    • Stories from your own implementations

    We read every response, and the best questions shape future editions.

    What's Next

    Next week, we dive into n8n—the open-source automation backbone that's becoming the go-to choice for cost-conscious businesses. We'll cover installation, first workflows, and the patterns that work.

    Welcome to Automation Vibes. Let's build something useful together. Subscribe at techtideai.beehiiv.com to never miss an edition.

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