Episodes
What do you do when you need to generate a whole bunch of documents? Chad & Jason talk through his struggles bulk-processing flyers for his dog walking business, how old-thymey mail merge has evolved into the tools we use today, and the most accessible methods to making a whole bunch of a specific thing.
Published 07/09/22
Sometimes the old ways are the best. This isn't one of those times, but in this case we didn't have a choice. We talk through how to put a new-age spin on an old-age technology, and built automations around that crusty ole fax machine.
Published 07/02/22
Did someone just microwave fish in the office lounge? What about copying you on that passive aggressive email to the VP? Don't worry, this week we've got you covered with tips and tricks on how to automate the age old topic of revenge.
Published 06/25/22
Chad joins us this week from the AutomationTown Radio Shack. By the civic center, next to where the theatre used to be. We're talking about loss. Specifically, not being able to find things and whether there's a way to get them back. Along the way we learn about infrared, hubs, and how to build an automation for Chad's bathroom fan.
Published 06/18/22
What do you do when a website doesn't offer a connector for the info you want? Hop a trolley down to the AutomationTown coworking space as Chad & Jason run through methods to scrape the goods you need from any site on the web.
Published 06/11/22
Someone ever tell you to check out Zapier? Happens all the time. Why? Because they're freakin great, that's why. In this episode we cover why it's a must-have tool to know, how we use it and some advice on where to start.
Published 06/04/22
Never have to say, "Go away, I'm in a meeting" again! On this episode, we take some LED lights and turn them red when we don't want to be bothered - all automatically.
Published 05/28/22
The internet. It's all around us. Today, we pull back the curtain on how to connect data through APIs. The thing that makes the thing you put into one thing, go into the other thing that you want it to go into. Or something like that.
Published 05/21/22
Ever receive an email and wish it automatically did a thing? Maybe combine the email body and attachments into one PDF or kick off an internal process. On today's episode of AutomationTown, we get into email stuff. Fun.
Published 05/14/22
Nocode is a silly word. It gets the point across, sort of, but why is it a term we should care about? What's the real win here and why should you care? We cover that and a share a few stories on this episode of AutomationTown.
Published 05/07/22
How often do you make time for handwritten letters? On today's episode, we dive into the science of creating, approving and mailing real handwritten cards (without ever touching them). At the end we get into practical, and not so practical, ways of looking good in front of your friends.
Published 04/30/22
Ever wish you could automate sending snail mail without touching a piece of paper? On today's episode, we dive into generating, connecting and snail mailing vulgar bird pics. At the end we get into practical uses of this for your business.
Published 04/30/22
A 4 minute podcast trailer? Why not.
Published 04/22/22