AI and Automation, n8n, and Agents: What Agency Owners Should Know

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In this episode of Marketing by Design, Andy sits down with Micah Lotemo, founder of Panzi Digital, to unpack what AI automation actually looks like inside real businesses. They go beyond hype to talk about AI “employees,” why implementation matters more than tools, and how founders and marketers can start using automation without getting overwhelmed. If you’ve been unsure where AI fits into your marketing, operations, or agency workflow, this episode gives you a practical starting point.

You’ll walk away with clarity on:

• Where AI creates real ROI (and where it doesn’t)
• How automation changes marketing and operations
• Why most teams stall after buying tools
• Simple, low-risk ways to get started

🌐 Website: https://panzidigital.com/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-lotemo/

🌐 Website: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmilligan/

00:00 – Intro

03:18 – Why mic setup and presence matter

07:39 – Automation tools and learning curves

11:57 – What “AI employees” actually mean

18:20 – Shiny tools vs real implementation

20:13 – The biggest AI misconception

30:29 – Upselling clients without killing trust

39:02 – The first automation that changed everything

45:55 – Where founders should actually start

57:09 – The signal: platforms baking in AI

01:00:39 – Where to find Micah and Panzi Digital

🎙 Host // Andy Milligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmgdesign/

🎥 Production // MMG Design: https://www.mmgdesign.net/

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