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Automation Vibes Weekly #6: Digital Agency Automation Stack

How digital agencies can use n8n, Lovable, and Manus AI to automate the entire journey from client intake to project delivery.

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Alex Cinovoj

Founder, TechTide AI

Sep 12, 20257 min read
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The Agency Margin Problem

Welcome to Automation Vibes Weekly #6! Digital agencies face a constant tension: deliver quality work while protecting margins. This week, we explore how to automate the entire journey from client intake to project delivery.

The Simple Stack

  • n8n: Orchestration layer connecting all your tools
  • Lovable.dev: Fast screens for client portals and approvals
  • Manus AI: Drafting, nudging, and intelligent routing

The Client Journey, Automated

Stage 1: Intake

  • Contact form → n8n → CRM entry
  • Automatic qualification scoring
  • Calendar link for qualified leads

Stage 2: Proposal

  • Manus AI drafts initial proposal from brief
  • Human review and customization
  • Auto-send with tracking

Stage 3: Onboarding

  • Signed contract triggers onboarding flow
  • Client portal created via Lovable
  • Welcome sequence automated

Stage 4: Delivery

  • Project milestones tracked in n8n
  • Automated status updates to client
  • Review requests at key checkpoints

Stage 5: Handoff

  • Final deliverables packaged
  • Invoice generated and sent
  • Feedback request automated

Reclaiming Margin

The agencies implementing this stack report:

  • 30% reduction in admin time per project
  • 2x faster client onboarding
  • 50% fewer "where's my update?" emails

Getting Clients Comfortable with AI

The key insight: don't hide the AI. Be transparent about what's automated and what's human-touched. Clients appreciate efficiency when it improves their experience.

Frame it as: "We use AI to handle the routine so our team can focus on strategy and creativity for your project."

Implementation Roadmap

Week 1: Map your current client journey Week 2: Identify the three highest-friction points Week 3: Build n8n workflows for those three points Week 4: Add Lovable screens for client visibility Week 5: Integrate Manus AI for drafting tasks Week 6: Measure and iterate Join hundreds of agency owners getting weekly automation insights at techtideai.beehiiv.com

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