I Built My First AI Agent Team — Here's How
Walk through how I implemented my first agent team using Paperclip to handle content management — from target operating model to automated clip publishing and newsletter drafting.
Insights and strategies for independent operators building businesses on their own terms.
Walk through how I implemented my first agent team using Paperclip to handle content management — from target operating model to automated clip publishing and newsletter drafting.
Token costs are rising and context windows are tighter than ever. Mike covers Karpathy's wiki methodology, how to set up an Obsidian knowledge base that AI can query 80% more efficiently, and how this connects to building target operating models and agent teams for solo businesses.
When you're feeding 103,000 rows to an AI tool, the context window becomes your biggest constraint. Mike walks through how to make data sets token-efficient, chunk them into manageable pieces, and use a manager review step to catch what the AI missed.
Delegation is the fastest way to save time in your business — but it comes with the highest risk because you're dealing with human beings. Mike walks through exactly what needs to be in place before you hire, and how to set both you and your new starter up for success.
Before you worry about charts and colours, you need the right data in the right place. Mike walks through how to think about dashboards — tracking inquiry response time, sales cycle, and the importance of starting manually before automating.
Mike walks through the Claude /procedure skill and how he used it to create a complete webinar setup runsheet — showing how AI can produce high-fidelity SOPs that real people can follow without asking a single question.
Why solo founders need to think about org structure now — not when it's too late. Walking through Run, Serve, and Change layers so you can set up standards early and avoid the confusion tax that costs larger businesses hundreds of thousands.
Calling out the AI hype machine on LinkedIn and walking through what you should actually be doing — documentation, discrete testing, and incremental improvement — instead of firing your team.
A walkthrough of the 5P Framework — Persona, Profile, Process, Procedure, Performance — and how to use it to identify what AI and automation should be doing in your solo business.
How to build a custom AI agent using three layers: custom instructions, supporting documents, and workflow definition. A real-world walkthrough using DISC profiling to personalise emails at scale.
How to eliminate dropped balls in your solo operation. Communication isn't a separate KPI - it's embedded in how you perform every task.
Templates might sound boring, but they're the secret weapon for saving time - and the essential stepping stone to automation. Learn how one team achieved a 422% productivity increase.
Learn how to build a custom AI agent that researches public figures, profiles their communication style using DISC methodology, and tailors your emails for maximum impact.
A real story about a business owner who realized his employed friends were retiring before him. Learn why systems and pricing strategy matter for your entrepreneurial journey.
Most business owners fail their goals by February. Here's the three-part accountability system - public commitment, peer pressure, and regular check-ins - to help you actually follow through in 2026.
A debrief on my Freedom Forward workshop - what surprised me most was that attendees didn't focus on big goals. They wanted small moments back.
Teaching my daughter to vacuum taught me more about delegation than any business book. Here's the framework for handing off tasks effectively.
The uncomfortable truth about accountability when you work alone - and what to do about it.
Beyond productivity - creating space for the moments that make life meaningful.
Essential preparation steps before bringing AI into your business. Don't automate chaos.
The fourth P of the 4P Method - measuring what actually matters for your life, not just your business.
The practical side of documentation - creating checklists and knowing when to automate.
Visual mapping of your business processes - why it matters and how to do it simply.
How a single page of clarity can transform your business operations and protect your revenue.
A simple framework for documenting your business processes without the overwhelm. The 4P Method explained.
Practical strategies to reclaim over ten hours every week and invest that time where it matters most.
Automation isn't always the answer. Learn to identify what should be automated and what needs the human touch.
Time is your most valuable resource. Learn how to budget it like you budget money - with intention and discipline.
Why bigger isn't always better. The case for intentionally staying small and profitable.
Success can become a prison. Discover how to break free from the golden handcuffs you've built for yourself.
Not everything needs to be done. Learn what to skip and what to focus on for maximum business impact.
The art of preparation in business - why taking time to set up properly leads to better results, just like brewing the perfect coffee.
Cut through the AI hype and learn to identify which tools actually help and which are just wasting your time and money.
How to balance business success with personal relationships and avoid the common pitfalls that destroy entrepreneur marriages.
Discover practical strategies to reclaim four hours every week and invest them in what matters most to you.
An introduction to Lone Wolf Unleashed - discover how this podcast will help you reclaim your time and build a business on your own terms.
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