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Agentic AI & Automation

5 Business Processes You Can Automate with AI Agents This Quarter

Stop automating everything at once. Here are 5 high-impact processes you can tackle with AI agents right now.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

AI Automation vs. Traditional Automation: Why the Rules Just Changed

Understand the difference between traditional automation and AI automation, and learn when each approach makes sense for your business.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

AI Won't Wait for You: Why 2026 Is the Year to Implement or Fall Behind

Why waiting on AI is no longer an option. Learn how competitors are implementing now, what you're losing monthly, and how to start catching up today.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Training & Fluency

Claude Code and Cowork: How Non-Technical Teams Are Building AI Workflows

Learn how teams use Claude Code and Cowork to build AI automation without developers. Practical guide to AI tools for business automation.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

How to Build an AI Automation Strategy for Your Business

Most businesses fail at AI not because the technology doesn't work, but because they skip the strategy. Here's how to do it right.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

n8n, Make, and Zapier: Choosing the Right Automation Platform for Your Business

There's no best automation platform—there's the best one for your needs. Here's how to choose between n8n, Make, and Zapier.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

Agentic AI & Automation

The Agentic AI Playbook: Building Autonomous Workflows That Run Your Business

Master agentic AI workflows that think, decide, and act autonomously. Learn the anatomy of AI agents with real examples and a step-by-step build guide.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

Agentic AI & Automation

The AI Process Audit: How to Find Every Automation Opportunity in Your Business

Discover how to audit your business processes and identify high-impact AI automation opportunities. Strategic guide to automation readiness.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

The Business Owner's Guide to AI in 2026: What's Real, What's Hype, and What to Do About It

Cut through the AI noise. Learn what actually works for business, what's overhyped, and exactly where to start implementing AI in your company.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

Agentic AI & Automation

The ROI of AI Agents: How to Calculate What Automation Is Worth to Your Business

Stop guessing about AI ROI. Build a real business case with formulas, real examples, and a framework you can use today.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Training & Fluency

Training Your Team on AI: A Practical Framework That Actually Sticks

Learn the 4-phase AI Fluency Framework that actually works—from awareness to adoption. Skip the one-day workshops that fail.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

What an AI Transformation Actually Looks Like: Real Timeline, Real Costs

Cut through the hype. Here's what AI implementation timeline and cost actually look like when you do it right.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

Agentic AI & Automation

What Is Agentic AI? A Plain-English Guide for Business Owners

Learn what agentic AI is, how it differs from traditional AI, and how autonomous AI agents can automate your business workflows.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

What to Look for When Hiring an AI Consultant (Red Flags and Green Lights)

Guide to finding the right AI consultant. Learn red flags that signal bad consultants and green lights that identify AI experts worth hiring.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI Strategy

Why Most AI Implementations Fail (And How to Make Yours Succeed)

Learn why 70-80% of AI projects fail and discover the 7 preventable mistakes that doom AI implementations—plus the exact framework to avoid them.

Justin AndersonMar 6, 2026

AI StrategyDigital Marketing

The Central Minnesota AI Advantage: Why Smaller Markets Are Adopting AI Faster

While Minneapolis enterprises are still forming AI committees, St. Cloud businesses are already deploying. Here's why Central Minnesota's business culture is actually an AI adoption advantage — not a barrier.

Justin AndersonMay 22, 2025

AI StrategyDigital Marketing

Calculating AI ROI: A Practical Framework for Minnesota Business Owners

"What's the ROI?" It's the first question every smart Minnesota business owner asks about AI. Here's the framework we use to calculate real AI ROI — with benchmarks from Central Minnesota businesses.

Justin AndersonMay 15, 2025

Local SEO & AEOAI Strategy

Voice Search and AI: What It Means for Local Businesses in Minnesota

"Hey Google, find me a plumber in St. Cloud." Voice search is growing 20% year over year, and most local businesses aren't optimized for it. Here's how to make sure your business is the one that gets recommended.

Elizabeth HendersonMay 1, 2025

AI StrategyAgentic AI & Automation

AI for Healthcare Practices in Central Minnesota: Marketing, Operations, and Patient Experience

Dental offices, chiropractic clinics, and medical practices in Central Minnesota are using AI to attract more patients, reduce no-shows, and streamline operations — all while staying HIPAA-compliant.

Elizabeth HendersonApr 22, 2025

AI Training & FluencyAI Strategy

Building an AI-First Culture: A Playbook for Minnesota Business Leaders

Tools don't transform businesses — cultures do. Here's how Minnesota business leaders are building AI-first cultures that embrace automation, encourage experimentation, and keep the human touch that defines Central Minnesota business.

Justin AndersonApr 15, 2025

AI StrategyDigital Marketing

The 10 AI Tools Every St. Cloud Small Business Should Be Using in 2025

You don't need enterprise software to use AI. Here are the 10 most impactful AI tools for St. Cloud small businesses — all affordable, all practical, all proven with our Central Minnesota clients.

Justin AndersonApr 1, 2025

Agentic AI & AutomationAI Strategy

AI-Powered Customer Service: How Minnesota Businesses Are Handling Inquiries 24/7

Your customers don't stop calling at 5 PM. AI-powered customer service lets Minnesota businesses capture every inquiry, schedule every appointment, and answer every question — around the clock.

Cody AndersonMar 15, 2025

AI StrategyAI Training & Fluency

Is Your Business Data AI-Ready? A Checklist for Minnesota Companies

AI tools are only as good as the data you feed them. Before investing in AI, Minnesota businesses need to assess their data readiness. Here's the checklist we use with our St. Cloud clients.

Cody AndersonMar 8, 2025

AI StrategyDigital Marketing

AI Strategy for St. Cloud Businesses: Where to Start in 2025

Most St. Cloud businesses know AI is important but don't know where to start. This guide breaks down a practical AI strategy framework designed for Central Minnesota companies — from quick wins to long-term competitive advantage.

Justin AndersonMar 1, 2025

Agentic AI & AutomationAI Strategy

What Are Agentic AI Workflows? A Guide for Minnesota Businesses

Agentic AI goes beyond simple chatbots — these are autonomous workflows that can handle multi-step business processes. Here's what Minnesota businesses need to know about this game-changing technology.

Cody AndersonFeb 15, 2025

AI Training & FluencyAI Strategy

AI Fluency Training: How to Get Your St. Cloud Team Ready for AI

Your AI tools are only as good as the people using them. Here's how St. Cloud businesses are training their teams on AI fluency — and why it's the highest-ROI investment you'll make this year.

Justin AndersonFeb 1, 2025

Local SEO & AEODigital Marketing

Local SEO and AEO: How St. Cloud Businesses Get Found in AI Search

Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are changing how people find local businesses. St. Cloud companies that optimize for both traditional search and AI answer engines will dominate their market.

Elizabeth HendersonJan 18, 2025

Agentic AI & AutomationDigital Marketing

Marketing Automation for Small Businesses in Minnesota: The Complete Guide

Minnesota small businesses can now access the same marketing automation that Fortune 500 companies use — at a fraction of the cost. Here's your complete guide to automating your marketing in 2025.

Cody AndersonJan 5, 2025

AI StrategyAgentic AI & Automation

AI for the Trades and Manufacturing in Central Minnesota

AI isn't just for tech companies. Construction, HVAC, plumbing, and manufacturing businesses in Central Minnesota are using AI to win more bids, reduce overhead, and scale without scaling headcount.

Justin AndersonDec 15, 2024

AI StrategyAI Training & Fluency

How to Choose an AI Consultant in Minnesota (Without Getting Burned)

The AI consulting gold rush is here, and not everyone selling AI services can deliver. Here's an honest guide for Minnesota businesses on what to look for — and what red flags to avoid — when hiring an AI consultant.

Justin AndersonDec 1, 2024

Local SEO & AEOAI Strategy

Google AI Overviews Are Changing Local Search — Here's What St. Cloud Businesses Need to Do

Google AI Overviews now appear in 30%+ of local searches. If your St. Cloud business isn't optimized for AI-generated answers, you're losing visibility fast. Here's your action plan.

Elizabeth HendersonNov 15, 2024

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