automation-workflows

SKILL.md

Identify, design, and implement no-code automation workflows to save time and scale as a solopreneur.

Covers the full automation lifecycle: auditing tasks for automation potential, calculating ROI, selecting tools (Zapier, Make, n8n), designing workflows, and testing before deployment

Includes practical templates for common workflows like lead capture, client onboarding, content distribution, and payment tracking

Emphasizes error handling, monitoring, and maintenance to prevent silent failures and keep automations reliable

Provides decision frameworks for tool selection based on complexity and budget, plus a checklist of low-hanging fruit automation opportunities to start with

Automation Workflows

Overview

As a solopreneur, your time is your most valuable asset. Automation lets you scale without hiring. The goal is simple: automate anything you do more than twice a week that doesn't require creative thinking. This playbook shows you how to identify automation opportunities, design workflows, and implement them without writing code.

Step 1: Identify What to Automate

Not every task should be automated. Start by finding the highest-value opportunities.

Automation audit (spend 1 hour on this):

Track every task you do for a week (use a notebook or simple spreadsheet)

For each task, note:

How long it takes

How often you do it (daily, weekly, monthly)

Whether it's repetitive or requires judgment