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

December 30, 2025

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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 the hype to discuss 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.

Key Takeaways

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

Connect With Micah

Website
https://panzidigital.com

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

Connect With Andy

Website
https://www.mmgdesign.net/

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

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

Timestamps

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

Team

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

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

🤝 Powered by — AMA Columbus
https://amacolumbus.org

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

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