Before AI automation, start with manual workflows | EP 66

Alane and Micah tackle one of the most crucial yet overlooked principles in business automation: never automate a process you haven't done manually first. Through real examples from their own business, they demonstrate why the "manual first" approach saves time, money, and prevents costly rebuilds.They share a detailed case study from Alane's podcast guest booking process, revealing how manual work uncovered hidden business value that would have been missed in premature automation. They explain how doing processes manually first reveals critical nuances, decision points, and the true ROI of automation projects.This episode is essential listening for business owners who want to automate smart, not just fast.Learn More about our AI Leadership WorkshopWinning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.Book a call to customize your workshop today!This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on implementation support.For more info about our programs, join our free community at your.biggestgoal.ai.Thank you for supporting the podcast!