Have you ever wished your WhatsApp could reply to clients instantly, even when they send voice notes or images? That was exactly what my client had in mind. He wanted a system that could automatically understand different message types, process them, and reply intelligently without needing constant human effort. The problem was simple, too many customer messages coming in through WhatsApp, from text to audio to images. Sorting, understanding, and replying manually took too much time and slowed down his workflow. His goal was to automate conversations while keeping them natural and accurate. I built the entire automation using n8n, integrating WhatsApp Cloud API, OpenAI models, and Google Sheets. The workflow starts with a WhatsApp trigger, checks if the message is text, audio, or image, then processes each accordingly, downloading, transcribing, or analyzing before merging everything into one flow. From there, an intent classifier routes the message to the right OpenAI model to generate the perfect response. The biggest challenge was synchronizing multiple data types without breaking the logic. I solved it by implementing a flexible switch system, prompt memory, and precise intent routing. The final result was seamless, a WhatsApp bot that runs 24/7, handling every message type with human-like understanding. The client was genuinely impressed; what once took hours now happens instantly. This kind of automation is perfect for agencies, service businesses, coaches, and eCommerce brands that deal with high message volumes daily. If you’ve ever wanted to simplify how you handle conversations or scale your communication without losing the human touch, let’s talk, I’d be happy to guide you on how to make it work for your business.

Told a potential client I'd build their workflow for free if it took longer than 10 minutes. Built it in 7. They paid me $4k anyway. Best sales tactic I've ever used. THE OBJECTION Discovery call with e-commerce owner. Her: "I've been burned twice" Her: "Paid $8k to one developer" Her: "Paid $6k to another" Her: "Neither delivered anything working" Her: "Why should I trust you?" Fair question. THE OFFER Me: "What if I build it right now?" Her: "On this call?" Me: "Yes. If it takes longer than 10 minutes, it's free" Her: "You're joking" Me: "Dead serious. What do you need automated?" She was skeptical but explained it. THE REQUIREMENT Return processing automation: 1. Customer emails return request 2. Validate order number 3. Check return eligibility (30 days) 4. Generate return label 5. Send label + instructions 6. Update inventory system 7. Notify warehouse team Previous developers: First guy: "Needs 3 weeks" Second guy: "Built something" (didn't work) Her: "I'm doing this manually. 2-3 hours per day" THE BUILD Her: "So you're starting now?" Me: "Already started" 9:41 AM - Opened Skada.ai Typed: "Return request email triggers: validate order in Shopify, check 30-day eligibility, generate return label via ShipStation, send label with return instructions, update inventory, notify warehouse via Slack" Skada built: - Email parsing - Shopify order lookup - Date validation logic - ShipStation label generation - Branded email template - Inventory adjustment - Slack notification with details 9:46 AM - Built and deployed Spent 2 minutes customizing: - Her email branding - Specific warehouse Slack channel - Custom return policy text 9:48 AM - Complete Total: 7 minutes THE REACTION Me: "Send yourself a test return request" Her: "You're done?" Me: "Test it" She sent a return email. 10 seconds later: - Return label in her inbox - Inventory updated - Warehouse notified Her: "What just happened?" Me: "Your return automation" Her: "In 7 minutes?" Me: "Yep" Long pause.