Chapter 78

The Automation Implementation Playbook

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Week 1-2: Foundation Setting

Audit Current State - Track all tasks for one week - Categorize by repetition and value - Calculate time spent on each - Identify top 5 automation targets

Tool Selection - Start with one integration platform - Choose tools already in company stack - Prioritize ease over features initially - Plan for scalability

Week 3-4: Quick Wins

Email and Calendar - Set up email templates - Implement scheduling tool - Create text expansion library - Automate meeting follow-ups

Expected time saved: 5-8 hours weekly

Month 2: Workflow Automation

Report Automation - Map current process - Identify data sources - Build initial automation - Test thoroughly - Document process

Integration Building - Connect 2-3 key platforms - Automate data flow - Create monitoring alerts - Build error handling

Expected time saved: 10-15 hours weekly

Month 3: Advanced Automation

Process Optimization - Implement major platform - Automate complex workflows - Build team adoption - Measure results

Revenue Generation - Launch passive income stream - Automate sales processes - Build scalable systems - Track financial impact

Expected time saved: 20+ hours weekly