Are you automating for growth—or just adding complexity? In this episode, Allan Dib is joined by Carl Taylor, founder of Automation Agency, to challenge how we think about automation, AI, and productivity in small businesses.

What if the real power of automation isn't in replacing humans, but in freeing them to focus on what truly matters? Carl shares how smart entrepreneurs are using both tech and team to scale faster, get more done, and eliminate bottlenecks without burning out. This episode is a masterclass in separating automation from innovation—and why doing so might be the most profitable shift your business makes this year.

Key Takeaways:
1. Redefining Automation: Why it's not about tools—but about you not doing it.
2. Separating Innovation from Execution: Avoid the trap of overcomplicating before you simplify.
4. AI as a Thought Partner: Use AI to think faster, not just do faster.
5. Tactical vs. Strategic AI: How to stop creating content that does nothing and start driving real results.
6. The Future of Work: What AI means for team size, productivity, and the rise of the one-person business.

Ready to rethink how automation fits into your business? Listen to or watch the full episode now to learn how to scale smarter—with AI, team, and clarity of purpose.

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Website: https://automationagency.com/

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Books: https://www.carltaylor.com.au/books/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CarlTaylor/#

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carl-taylor

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Smarter Automation for Small Business: AI, Speed & Zero Bottlenecks with Carl Taylor

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