Honest thought after diving deeper into AI + automation:
Sometimes we don’t need another hire.
We need a better workflow.
Before adding payroll, I’m starting to ask:
– Is this task repetitive?
– Is it rule-based?
– Does it follow a predictable pattern?
If yes → it might be automation-ready.
AI + tools like n8n can handle routing, sorting, follow-ups, reporting — the operational layer that eats hours.
Hiring should be for creativity, strategy, and relationship-building.
Not copying data from one place to another.
Founders — have you ever hired for a problem that could’ve been systemized instead?