As always, this is the first of many lessons coming in our new course: Build a CRM in Obsidian-Claw Send email with OpenClaw P1 Most people try to automate email way too early. That’s backwards. What you actually need first is the scaffolding. In this lesson, I show you how I’m building email sending inside my Obsidian CRM with OpenClaw by starting small and being very explicit with the instructions. Instead of blasting generic automated emails, I’m linking: • the related person • the related conversation • the related send template Then OpenClaw uses that context to draft an email that actually fits the person. That’s the shift: from generic automation to context-aware communication This is still the early stage, but it’s the right stage. Get the structure right first. Then connect Gmail. Then scale. That’s how you build something useful instead of building a robotic spam cannon. If you’ve ever wanted your CRM to help you send smarter email, this lesson will show you how the pieces fit together. Available for Premium users and above: https://www.skool.com/obsidian-claw-3461/classroom/c9909aba PS: Don’t forget we have our weekly X Space tomorrow. If you have questions about OpenClaw and Obsidian, pop by: https://x.com/MarniMelrose/status/2038898587829190689

One of my recent posts just crossed 10,000 views in its first week. That matters because it tells me this message is landing: People want more than AI hype. They want clarity. They want operational leverage. They want systems that actually make them faster and sharper. That’s exactly why I’m building OCAIOS and why I’m teaching this inside Obsidian-Claw. We are not here to collect tools like raccoons with a credit card. We are here to build real operator systems. So if you’re in here learning how to use OpenClaw and Obsidian to think better, move faster, and build your own AI command center, you’re in the right place.

1. AI is leverage, not autopilot 2. Guardrails first 3. Human review for high-stakes actions #EXPLICIT

X is where a lot of technical people hang out and I hold a space there Wednesdays and Sundays. I am wondering how many of you actually use X. If you want to follow me there https://x.com/marnimelrose

Let’s get to know each other. Drop a comment with: 1. Where you are based 🗺️ 2. Why you decided to start using AI 🤖 3. What you are working on with your AI 👨‍💼👩‍💼 Bonus: What Agent harness are you using? OpenClaw, Hermes, Claude, Something else? Can’t wait to meet everyone. 😊