When I started my AI and Automation journey, I felt like I had no idea how to get going. How do I find good potential clients? How do I educate those prospects about the value of AI and Automation? How do I build a relationship with those prospects so they will want my services? How do I get them onto a call so I can hear their actual challenges? How do I pitch them on a solution and get them to buy? What do I include in my contract so I protect myself and reassure them? And once I made the sale, how do I even deliver on my promises? I've been helping businesses with AI and Automation since 2023 (previously focused only on Software Development for 15 years) and the whole expectations of what this role does has changed completely. AI went from regression and categorization algorithms that needed training to LLMs that don't need training. LLMs went from okay to great. Automation tools all use AI now. You don't absolutely need a copywriter anymore (but a good copywriter is worth their weight in gold). But the fundamentals have stayed the same: 1. Learn about the client's challenges 2. Provide value demonstrating your knowledge and ability to help them 3. Meet the client where they're at in what they are willing to do, guiding them in what's possible and their options 4. Deliver workshops and implement automation and tools that match their goals. It sounds simple, but doing it consistently over and over, honing your skills and ability to market, sell and deliver takes time. And many businesses NEED AI and Automation experts to help them out. Unfortunately though, too few are equipped to help these real businesses solve their problems. Too many faking it until they make it. Maybe they have been burned by an upworker and don't feel like they can trust AI and Automation specialists. And so these businesses are either deciding they don't want the help or can't afford the help. The skilled AI and Automation experts I know are too busy to offer cheaper prices. Supply and Demand results in their prices continuing to go up, with many charging $2k or more for a workshop or $4k+ for AI and Automation monthly consulting retainers.

Privacy-compliant lead generation automation enables real estate professionals to nurture prospects while maintaining legal and ethical standards. By implementing opt-in mechanisms and focusing on publicly available data, companies can build valuable lead databases that respect privacy regulations and build trust with potential clients. Using Opt-In Mechanisms and Consent Forms Explicit consent forms the foundation of compliant lead generation. Implement clear opt-in processes that explain data usage and allow prospects to control their information. Create preference centers where leads can specify communication frequency, content types, and contact methods. This transparent approach builds trust while ensuring legal compliance. Complying with Data Protection Regulations Regulatory compliance protects both your business and your leads. Stay current with privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM regulations that govern real estate marketing. Implement data handling procedures that include secure storage, access controls, and regular compliance audits. Train your team on privacy best practices to ensure consistent adherence. Focusing on Public Data Sources Publicly available information provides valuable insights without privacy risks. Leverage sources like property records, business directories, social media profiles, and public real estate databases. Focus on information that's already in the public domain rather than attempting to collect private data. This approach ensures compliance while still providing valuable lead intelligence. Implementing Data Minimization Practices Collect only necessary information to reduce privacy risks and storage requirements. Define clear data retention policies that specify how long information is kept and when it's deleted. Implement data anonymization techniques for analysis while maintaining individual privacy. This minimal approach reduces compliance burden and demonstrates respect for lead privacy. By implementing privacy-compliant lead generation automation, real estate companies can build effective marketing systems that respect legal boundaries and foster trust with potential clients. This approach creates sustainable lead generation that supports long-term business growth.

When I started working with AI, specifically ChatGPT, I was writing my prompts off the top of my head each time. This was initially great, it was like chatting with someone who was super smart and tolerant. But, the more I used it, the more I found myself doing something really similar to something I'd previously done. Making a meal plan for the week, summarizing content in a specific way, rewriting some content into my brand's voice. I would go back and copy old prompts and replace some stuff, but it ended up with me just copying and pasting a lot. I didn't sign up for data entry. So, just like with code, you can have templates you'll use over and over, just filling in the blanks. Kinda like Mad Libs (am I dating myself?). I started putting these into Google Docs and finally I had a set of prompts I could use over and over easily. Then, I wanted to share them with people and make it even easier to fill in the blanks. So, I built PyroPrompts.com to make it easier to keep all my prompts. Eventually, I had things I was running each week. I have been automating things with code since like 2007, so I figured I should automate some AI. I added Workflows to PyroPrompts.com so it's super easy to automate a prompt, take the output, send it to another prompt and then take that output and send it via email to myself. BOOM! AI on Autopilot! Since then, I use PyroPrompts.com every single week, usually multiple times a week. It helps me create topical and timely ideas, weekly meal plans, aggregate and summarize the news and so much more. Thanks for joining the AI Automateur Alliance. If you're automating and using AI like I am, you might like PyroPrompts.com. Get an additional $5 worth of credits for free when you use the code AIAUTOMATEURSKOOL, https://pyroprompts.com/promo_code_redeem?code=AIAUTOMATEURSKOOL

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In 2025, AI is so capable that it's starting to replace job functions. Not whole jobs. Not yet. But certain tasks that were previously somebody's job. When people say that "AI is coming for our jobs", what they really mean is that somebody will use AI to automate a set of tasks and choose to not hire someone for it like they traditionally would have. This has happened all throughout modern history. As people could self-service dial a phone, telephone operators were out of a job. People mostly chose to pump their own gas (except in New Jersey for some ridiculously silly reason), so most gas stations were able to operate without a dedicated gas attendant. Agencies purchase SaaS that help them automate tedious tasks so they scale without having to hire as many employees. But, AI is a bit more scary to people because it can talk like a human in many cases. Someone leveraging LLM-based AI doesn't need to fill in some form to interact with it, they can type or speak to it, just like they would with a human being. That's the real human replacement - instead of humans needing to follow the computer's interface, computers have learned the human interface. And this will allow AI to show up in places they really didn't have much of an effective presence in before. You have likely already seen AI start to land in your Slack or Teams or social DMs or in your email inbox. You may not even know it's AI that's crafting the message and sending it. And if you don't really know that it's AI, what's it really matter? Sure, it's offensive if it's a friend of yours. It's embarassing for the sender if it's AI slop like the button responses on LinkedIn. Or, it's impressive that it's able to send a message with a purpose, utilizing relevant details and incorporate quality calls to action at scale. You might be against it, think it's not fair, think it's a risk, wonder what humans will do when we aren't forced to sit at a desk and respond to messages on Slack. But, that doesn't matter. The cat is out of the bag. People can self-host LLMs, this isn't going away. You can't control the tide here. So, ride the AI wave.