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What I'm learning building with AI agents — what works, what breaks, and what I'd do differently.

Start Here Two Weeks, No Sleep, and What I Actually Built
Two weeks of all-nighters, one AI agent, and a consulting firm that didn't exist a month ago.

3 AI Employees Running 24/7 on One Machine
Why specialist agents outperform a single generalist AI, and how to build a team that runs while you sleep.

The Business Case for AI Agents
ROI math, data sovereignty, and why local-first AI gives small teams more control than the SaaS alternatives.

The Clean-Room Pattern: Using Cloud AI Without Leaking Client Data
A practical architecture for data-sensitive environments — cloud AI performance without exposing sensitive information to third-party servers.

Why a $20 Model Beats a $200 Model (If You Do This)
The variable that drives agent performance isn't the model tier — it's the procedural knowledge you give it to work from.

What We Learned Rebuilding an Agent Stack from Scratch
Model degradation, why local LLMs failed in production, and the operational reset that fixed it.

Apple Silicon Local AI Buyer's Guide: Mac mini to Mac Studio
Every M4 tier from $599 to $3,999+, the free models each one runs, and how to pick the right machine for local AI ops.

Agent Operating System Setup
Roles, guardrails, and proof-first execution standards that make agents usable.

Memory Architecture for Agents
A 3-tier memory model that reduces drift and keeps context useful.

Fixing Agent Drift and Reliability
How to recover from silent regressions and restore execution trust.

Five Automation Workflows That Actually Save Time
High-ROI use-cases you can deploy without enterprise complexity.

Local vs Cloud Models for Automation
Where local LLMs fit, where cloud is safer, and how to run hybrid.

What OpenClaw Is (and Isn't)
Clear explanation for teams evaluating agent-based automation.

For Your Business

AI Agents for Salespeople: Stop Chasing Leads Manually
What a custom agent setup actually does to your pipeline, follow-up, and proposal time.

AI Agents for Real Estate Agents: More Listings, Less Admin
Listing descriptions, transaction management, and lead nurture — built around how your practice actually runs.

AI Agents for Plumbers: Run Your Business on Autopilot
Estimates, follow-ups, scheduling, and invoicing — without the kitchen table paperwork sessions.

AI Agents for Electricians: More Jobs, Less Paperwork
Quotes out the same day, estimates followed up automatically, reviews that actually get requested.

AI Agents for Financial Advisors: Build Lead Flow Without Cold Calling
Consistent content, systematic prospect follow-up, and client service that doesn't depend on your personal bandwidth.