I Studied 200 Automation Agencies: Here's What Works In 2025

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I looked at 200+ AI automation agencies in my community, Maker School, and saw what was working + what wasn't. Here's a concise breakdown of what makes sense in the automation agency world right now.

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If this is your first view—hi, I’m Nick! TLDR: I spent six years building automated businesses with Make.com (most notably 1SecondCopy, a content company that hit 7 figures). Today a lot of people talk about automation, but I’ve noticed that very few have practical, real world success making money with it. So this channel is me chiming in and showing you what real systems that make real revenue look like.

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Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to AI and Automation Agencies
00:02:30 Overview of Sales Strategies from 200 Agencies
00:05:45 Importance of Current Trends in 2025
00:08:12 The Significance of Strategy Over Tactics
00:10:00 Asset-Based Cold Outreach Explained
00:12:40 Evolution of Cold Outreach Methods
00:15:20 Utilizing Tools for Data Scraping and Enrichment
00:21:30 Valuable Assets to Enhance Outreach Responses
00:25:15 The Importance of Customization in Outreach
00:28:00 Selling Before Building: A New Paradigm
00:33:20 Accelerating Validity through Quick Sales
00:38:10 The Risks of the Traditional Build-First Approach
00:41:45 N8N: A Case Study in Self-Hosting
00:47:00 Recommendations for Cloud Solutions over Self-Hosting
00:51:30 Omni-Channel Lead Generation: Maximizing Visibility
00:56:00 Multi-Platform Strategies to Enhance Lead Engagement
00:59:45 Conclusion: Core Fundamentals for Success in AI and Automation