E29:The truth about business automation (Hint: It has nothing to do with expensive software

Stop draining your brain on 35,000 daily decisions. Before you buy more software, join the Mastering Business Flow email course at https://www.cordeslindow.com/business-growth to reclaim 10 hours a week with one simple, weekly lesson.In this episode, we debunk the myth that automation requires expensive tech like Zapier or AI. You’ll learn how to use "If-Then" routines—a free, psychological tool backed by science—to automate your decision-making, bypass "glucose drain," and keep your business moving even when your day goes off the rails.High-Impact Moments00:44 – Why habits and routines are the purest form of automation.06:14 – The "Glucose Drain": How the prefrontal cortex kills your productivity.09:32 – Why "If-Then" plans beat habits for immediate implementation.13:22 – How to turn long, boring SOPs into actionable If-Then scripts.17:44 – Emergency Automations: What to do when a client cancels or ghosts.Get the full transcript and expanded resource list at https://masteringbusinessflow.com/post/business-automation-truth