The AI Automation Graveyard (Why Most Projects Die After Launch) | EP 87

The AI Automation Graveyard (Why Most Projects Die After Launch)If your automation hasn't been updated in 90 days, it's probably broken. Alane and Micah dive deep into why automation is actually software and what that means for your business. They reveal why most automation failures aren't due to poor building—they fail because people stop maintaining them. Learn why starting small beats building "maintenance monsters," how API changes and model updates break workflows faster than ever, and why the business case still makes sense even with ongoing maintenance costs. This episode will completely shift how you think about automation in your business. If your automation hasn't been updated in 90 days, it's probably broken. In this episode, Micah and Alane reveal why most automation and AI projects fail after launch, and it's not because they were built poorly.Discover why automation requires ongoing maintenance just like software, how API changes and platform updates can break your workflows overnight, and why the "build it and forget it" mentality creates what we call a "maintenance monster."In this episode, you'll learn:Why automation is software (and what that means for your business)How fast tech changes are breaking automations every 90 daysThe real cost of ignoring updates and maintenanceWhy small automation projects beat massive workflows every timeHow to avoid creating a maintenance monster in your businessThe business case for automation vs. manual processesReal examples of automation failures (like creating 150 proposals by accident) Whether you're using n8n, Make, Zapier, or building AI agents, this episode will change how you think about automation maintenance, updates, and long-term success.Topics covered: automation maintenance, AI agents, workflow automation, API updates, software development, business process automation, no-code tools, Make.com, n8n, Zapier, automation strategyLearn 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!