https://automatescale.com/blog/ Long-form essays on agent design, funnel architecture, and attribution by Adam Palmer. Published weekly. en-us adam@automatescale.com (Adam Palmer) adam@automatescale.com (Adam Palmer) Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:14:45 +0000 scripts/build-rss.py https://automatescale.com/assets/img/og/blog.jpghttps://automatescale.com/blog/ https://automatescale.com/blog/business-os-with-knowledgebase https://automatescale.com/blog/business-os-with-knowledgebase Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 The 12 automations every operator needs — and why running them as silos kills compounding. The business-OS architecture that makes them compound. https://automatescale.com/blog/cheap-planner-pattern https://automatescale.com/blog/cheap-planner-pattern Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Your agent is paying frontier-model rates to do intent classification. 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15 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Explore Campaign Monitor for effective and user-friendly email marketing solutions. https://automatescale.com/blog/infusionsoft-platform-benefits-guide https://automatescale.com/blog/infusionsoft-platform-benefits-guide Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 InfusionSoft automates CRM and marketing for small businesses, enhancing sales and reducing busywork. https://automatescale.com/blog/gohighlevel-calendar-updates https://automatescale.com/blog/gohighlevel-calendar-updates Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Discover GoHighLevel's enhanced calendar features for streamlined scheduling and better client management. https://automatescale.com/blog/getresponse-email-marketing-platform-review https://automatescale.com/blog/getresponse-email-marketing-platform-review Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Discover GetResponse, an all-in-one platform for email marketing and more, tailored for freelancers and small businesses. https://automatescale.com/blog/automate-lead-funnel-with-hubspot-mailchimp https://automatescale.com/blog/automate-lead-funnel-with-hubspot-mailchimp Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Automate your lead funnel with HubSpot and Mailchimp to save time and boost efficiency. https://automatescale.com/blog/sales-automation-tips-to-close-deals-faster https://automatescale.com/blog/sales-automation-tips-to-close-deals-faster Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Discover sales automation tips to close deals faster using AI and CRM tools. https://automatescale.com/blog/smbs-use-automation-on-budget https://automatescale.com/blog/smbs-use-automation-on-budget Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Discover cost-effective automation strategies tailored for SMBs to boost efficiency and growth. https://automatescale.com/blog/connect-google-sheets-to-crm-workflow-automation https://automatescale.com/blog/connect-google-sheets-to-crm-workflow-automation Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Discover how to automate your 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