I connected with a member here who helped me work through a challenge I was stuck on. What stood out wasn’t just the technical know-how; it was the fact that they really understood the pain point I was facing, because they’d been there before, too. It got me thinking: every one of us joins this group because we’re either trying to master AI-driven automation, build more effective AI agents, or simply make our workflows smoother. But we all hit different roadblocks along the way. Sometimes it’s not knowing which tool or framework to use. Sometimes it’s designing an automation that sounds great in theory but breaks in practice. And sometimes it’s just needing someone who’s “been there” to share what actually worked for them. So I want to put this out to the group: - What’s the biggest challenge you’re currently facing in automation or with AI agents? - Is it about choosing tools, designing workflows, or getting things to scale? - What’s one question you wish someone could just answer for you right now? Let’s spark a thread where people can see themselves in each other’s struggles, and maybe even find the exact person who’s already solved what they’re facing.

At the start, I was just curious. I wanted to learn about AI, automation, and how people were actually turning this into real results. Then things started to shift: business owners I connected with inside the community began sharing insights and resources that helped me see what’s possible. Now I’m seeing the kind of progress I once only hoped for. For those of you just starting, what’s the biggest reason you’re looking into AI automation? If you’ve already started, what’s one win you’ve had so far? And for the newcomers: what would the “expected income” from this process look like for you? Let’s hear from everyone. Your answers might inspire the next person who’s ready to take that step.

Last year, I hit a wall. After months of late nights, failed ad tests, zero sales days, and tweaking everything from my product page to my mindset... I seriously considered walking away from my Shopify store for good. I remember staring at my dashboard, realizing I had spent more money on apps and ads than I had made in revenue. I started questioning everything: my niche, my product, my ability to even do this. I thought: Maybe I’m just not cut out for this. “Maybe this only works for other people.” But here’s what changed everything for me Instead of giving up, I did something uncomfortable: I got help and got honest. I stopped trying to do everything alone. I joined a small mastermind group. I invested in learning from people who were already where I wanted to be. Most importantly, I simplified. I stopped chasing “hacks” and started focusing on fundamentals: - One product - One funnel - One traffic source - One customer avatar That shift, mentally and strategically, is what turned things around. Fast forward to now, and my store is not only profitable, but I enjoy running it again. I have clarity, confidence, and community. I’m sharing this because I know some of you might be right there in that dark place where you’re thinking of quitting. Just know: you’re not alone, and you’re not done. Sometimes you’re just one pivot, one insight, or one connection away from your breakthrough. Just know: you’re not alone, and you’re not done. Sometimes you’re just one pivot, one insight, or one connection away from your breakthrough. What’s the one thing you’re struggling with most right now in your store? Drop it below, I might be able to share what helped me, or someone else here might. Let’s figure it out together.

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Someone posted: "With AI content taking over, this is why businesses and brands need to focus on building communities." This observation sparked something crucial about the order of operations. Agreed - communities will be the most valuable asset to have, in a world of AI. Nothing beats human unification, of like-minded individuals. My response: The problem here, is people try running straight towards building community, without building leverage first. With leverage, you get the permission to build community. Leverage comes from proficiency, processes, and people. Usually to have the last part, People, you need Proficiency and Processes. The serve-first principle: That means, you need to Serve before you Unify. From serving extensively, social proof is a consequence from that (as long as you're telling people about what you're doing). Start with high fulfillment, before you scale into low fulfillment. The deserve framework: "You get what you deserve." Course sellers, program creators, community builders - the best ones came from doing the thing, before unifying on the thing. In a world of AI, figure out what humanized work you can do, to provide maximum utility. The distribution reality: Distribution wins - but with proficiency and processes first. Otherwise, you won't create transformations from your distribution, and inevitably your reputation will collapse. The sequence matters: Master the work, build the systems, then scale the community. The conclusion: Communities are indeed the future, but they must be built on a foundation of real value creation. AI can handle content, but it can't replace the transformational results that come from human expertise and proven processes. Earn your community through service, don't expect it through hype. Hope you found this valuable! :)