Step-by-step guides, templates, and playbooks
Every guide, setup walkthrough, prompt library, and template you need to implement the 12 AI Plays in your professional services firm.
Getting Started
- Downloadable Template
90-Day Implementation Planner
Gantt-chart style planner matching the Month 1/2/3 plan in Ch. 9. Editable in Excel/Google Sheets.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / PDF
AI Readiness Self-Assessment
10-question diagnostic: Is your firm ready? Scores data quality, process maturity, leadership buy-in, tech stack.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
AI Use Policy One-Pager (Quick-Start)
A short one-page AI use policy your firm can roll out this week. Plain-English do/don'ts on data, approved tools, and how to escalate when in doubt.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
CRM Field Mapping Worksheet
Spreadsheet to map every CRM field to its workflow output. Pre-filled for HubSpot, Salesforce, Clio.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Exception Queue Setup Guide (Google Sheets / Excel)
Lightweight alternative using a spreadsheet as the exception queue.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Get Your Claude API Key
Walkthrough of platform.claude.com signup and API key generation in under 30 seconds.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Get Your Google Gemini API Key
Walkthrough of Google AI Studio / Vertex AI API key generation.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Get Your OpenAI API Key
Walkthrough of platform.openai.com signup and API key generation.
Read Guide - Slide Deck
Leadership Buy-In Presentation Template
Ready-made deck for the CEO/partner to present to leadership team. Business case, ROI, security, and 90-day plan.
Read Guide - Comparison Guide
n8n Cloud vs. Self-Hosted: Which Is Right for You?
Pros/cons of cloud vs. OSS self-hosting. Cost, data control, ease of use tradeoffs.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
n8n Self-Hosting Setup Guide (Azure)
Same as above tailored for Microsoft Azure.
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n8n Self-Hosting Setup Guide (DigitalOcean)
Full walkthrough: server provisioning, Ubuntu setup, n8n installation, SSL config, NGINX reverse proxy. Non-technical language.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
n8n Self-Hosting Setup Guide (GCP)
Same as above tailored for Google Cloud Platform.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
OpenCode Shortcut: Set Up n8n Without Touching Code
How to install OpenCode on Ubuntu and use it to configure n8n end-to-end via AI.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
ROI Calculator (General)
Input firm size, avg billing rate, hours on admin, and get projected savings for each Play.
Read Guide - Explainer Article
Understanding JSON for Non-Developers
What JSON looks like, why AI outputs it, how to read it. Visual examples.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Weekly Tuning Session Checklist
30-minute weekly review template: queue patterns, prompt adjustments, data quality, metrics.
Read Guide - Explainer Article
What Is a Webhook? (Plain English)
Non-technical explanation of webhooks with visual diagrams. Referenced when book says 'refer back to the resource website.'
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What Is an API? (Plain English)
Non-technical explanation of APIs, REST, authentication. Diagrams included.
Read Guide - Explainer Article
What Is OAuth? (Plain English)
Non-technical explanation of OAuth authorization flows and why tools ask for permission.
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n8n Fundamentals
- Step-by-Step Guide
How to Connect Any CRM via HTTP Request Node
Generic guide for Clio, Karbon, ServiceNow, Cosential, etc. REST API basics, auth headers, POST requests.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Connect Gmail to n8n (OAuth)
Screenshot-by-screenshot OAuth setup for Gmail trigger and send nodes.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Connect Google Calendar to n8n
Calendar trigger node setup with OAuth.
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How to Connect HubSpot to n8n
HubSpot API key / OAuth setup, native node configuration.
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How to Connect Outlook Calendar to n8n
Same as above for Outlook Calendar.
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How to Connect Outlook/Microsoft 365 to n8n
Same as above for Outlook.
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How to Connect Salesforce to n8n
Salesforce connected app setup, OAuth flow, native node config.
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How to Handle Errors in n8n
Error handling nodes, retry logic, error output routing to exception queue.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Use the AI/LLM Node in n8n (Claude/Anthropic)
Same as above for Anthropic node.
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How to Use the AI/LLM Node in n8n (Gemini)
Same as above for Google Gemini node.
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How to Use the AI/LLM Node in n8n (OpenAI)
Configuring the OpenAI node: API key, system message, user message, model selection, JSON output.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Use the HTTP Request Node
Making API calls to any service. GET, POST, auth headers, body mapping.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Use the IF/Switch Node (Conditional Logic)
Routing workflows based on conditions (e.g., new vs. existing client, past vs. future event).
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Use the Schedule Trigger Node
Setting up time-based triggers (daily, weekly, cron expressions) for digest and monitoring workflows.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Use the Webhook Trigger Node
Receiving inbound data from forms, e-signature tools, and custom integrations.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
n8n Backup & Disaster Recovery Guide
How to export, backup, and restore n8n workflows and credentials. Automated backup schedule.
Read Guide - Visual Guide
n8n Interface Tour (Video or Annotated Screenshots)
What the n8n canvas looks like, how to add nodes, connect them, test workflows. Non-technical walkthrough.
Read Guide - Troubleshooting Guide
n8n Troubleshooting: API Rate Limiting
Retry logic, exponential backoff, batch processing for high-volume workflows.
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n8n Troubleshooting: OAuth Token Expiration
How to detect, refresh, and prevent OAuth credential expiration issues.
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n8n Troubleshooting: Webhook Timeout
Splitting long workflows into async processing chains.
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Play 1: Hands-Free CRM
- Prompt Template
Calendar Logging Prompt Library
Tested prompts for past-event logging and future-event task creation.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Guide
Contact Matching Logic Builder
Decision tree for handling multi-email contacts, unknown senders, internal emails, spam filters.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
CRM Field Completeness Baseline Report Template
Spreadsheet to pull your 'before' field completeness snapshot. Pre-built for HubSpot & Salesforce.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Daily Digest Prompt Library
Tested prompts for account activity summarization and flag generation.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Email Logging Prompt Library
Tested system/user message prompts for CRM email summarization. Copy-paste ready for n8n.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 1 Complete Implementation Guide
Full A-to-Z walkthrough expanding on the book's Play 1 with screenshots, video, and troubleshooting.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Play 1 n8n Workflow Export (Downloadable JSON)
Pre-built n8n workflow JSON files for email logging, calendar logging, and daily digest. Import directly.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
Play 1 ROI Calculator
Input # of team members, avg time on CRM entry, billing rate. Outputs annual savings.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 1 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of the three workflows: email logging, calendar logging, daily digest. Downloadable.
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Play 2: Lead Qualification
- Step-by-Step Guide
Bland Voice Agent Setup Guide
Set up Bland AI as your outbound and inbound voice agent - account configuration, voice and script tuning, latency calibration, and n8n webhook integration for lead routing.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Calendar Integration: n8n + Google / Outlook
Checking availability, booking meetings, sending calendar invites from n8n.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Build a Custom Chatbot (No Code Guide)
Using Claude Code / GPT Codex to generate a chat widget, then connecting to n8n via webhook.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Lead Qualification Criteria Template
Fill-in template: 5 qualifying signals, 5 disqualifying signals, confidence thresholds.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Lead Qualification Prompt Library
Tested prompts for lead scoring, personalized response generation, and follow-up messaging.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 2 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: digital track, web chat track, voice track, exception queue. Screenshots and video.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
Play 2 ROI Calculator
Input lead volume, current response time, booking rate. Outputs revenue impact.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 2 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of all three tracks converging on CRM and exception queue.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Retell AI Voice Agent: Setup Guide
Complete setup guide for Retell - the leading AI voice agent platform for inbound lead qualification. Covers voice selection, AI voice technology configuration, speech recognition tuning, and n8n webhook integration for automatic CRM routing.
Read Guide - Research Summary
Speed-to-Lead Benchmark Report
MIT/Kellogg and HBR study summaries with your firm's benchmarking worksheet.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Synthflow Voice Agent Setup Guide
Set up Synthflow as your AI voice agent - workspace configuration, no-code call flows, knowledge-base wiring, and n8n integration for qualified-lead handoff.
Read Guide - Comparison Guide
Voice AI: Retell vs Synthflow vs Bland
Features, pricing, latency, ease of use, n8n compatibility for each platform.
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Play 3: Dead Lead Reactivation
- Step-by-Step Guide
Cold Lead Definition & Tagging Guide
How to define 'cold' in your CRM, create tags/views, and segment for the monitoring workflow.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Google Alerts + RSS Feed Setup for n8n
Setting up Google Alerts, RSS feeds, and connecting to n8n RSS node for company news monitoring.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 3 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: monitoring layer, drafting layer, review/send process.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
Play 3 ROI Calculator
Input cold lead count, reactivation rate, close rate, avg deal value. Outputs recovered revenue.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 3 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of monitoring + drafting layers.
Read Guide - Example Library
Reactivation Email Examples (By Trigger Type)
3-5 real examples of high-reply-rate reactivation messages per trigger category.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Reactivation Message Prompt Library
Tested prompts for each trigger type: leadership change, funding, hiring, renewal, regulatory.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Trigger Event Monitoring Setup Guide (BirdDog)
Alternative enrichment tool setup.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Trigger Event Monitoring Setup Guide (Clay)
Connecting Clay to n8n for LinkedIn job changes, company updates, funding events.
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Play 4: RFP Generator
- Downloadable Template
Hallucination Accuracy Checklist
Factual accuracy review checklist for AI-generated proposal drafts. Partner sign-off included.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 4 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: RFP intake, wins library setup, LLM drafting, review process, library maintenance.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 4 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of RFP intake through draft delivery.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
RFP Extraction & Drafting Prompt Library
Prompts for requirements extraction, content matching, and first-draft assembly.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Wins Library Setup Guide
How to build your wins library in SharePoint, Google Drive, or Notion. Structure, tagging, maintenance.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Wins Library Template
Pre-structured template for logging past proposals: scope type, client profile, case summaries, methodology.
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Play 5: Client Onboarding
- Step-by-Step Guide
E-Signature Webhook Setup Guide (Adobe Sign)
Same for Adobe Sign.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
E-Signature Webhook Setup Guide (DocuSign)
Configuring DocuSign completion webhook to trigger n8n.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
E-Signature Webhook Setup Guide (PandaDoc)
Same for PandaDoc.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Onboarding Process Mapping Worksheet
Step-by-step template to map current onboarding steps, owners, and automation candidates.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 5 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: e-signature webhook, new/existing client paths, welcome email, folder creation.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 5 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart with new-client and existing-client branching paths.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Project Folder Structure Template
Standardized folder hierarchy for new engagements. Customizable by practice area.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Welcome Email Templates (New Client & Existing Client)
Two polished email templates: warm welcome for new clients, matter-specific kickoff for existing.
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Play 6: Billing & Collections
- Prompt Template
Billing Follow-Up Prompt Library
AI prompts for tone-appropriate collections messaging calibrated to client relationship.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Invoice Follow-Up Email Templates (Tiered)
Pre-written email templates for each tier: friendly reminder, firm follow-up, escalation, final notice.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 6 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: invoice monitoring, tiered follow-up sequence, payment detection, escalation.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
Play 6 ROI Calculator
Input AR aging, avg invoice value, collection rate. Outputs cash flow improvement.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 6 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of tiered collection sequence with pause/escalation logic.
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Play 7: Email Assistant
- Prompt Template
Email Drafting Prompt Library
System prompts for client communication drafting with tone guidelines and CRM context injection.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Outlook/Gmail Add-In Setup Guide
How to create or configure a draft-request button in email client.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 7 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: trigger mechanism, CRM context pull, drafting, flag system, logging.
Read Guide - Interactive Tool / Spreadsheet
Play 7 ROI Calculator
Input # of partners, emails/week, time per email, billing rate. Outputs capacity recovery.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 7 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart from trigger to draft delivery with flag overlay.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Red Flag Pattern Library
Predefined detection patterns: internal pricing, placeholder text, wrong client name, sensitive language.
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Play 8: Emergency Response
- Downloadable Template
Emergency Acknowledgment Email Templates
Warm, humanized acknowledgment messages that don't sound automated.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 8 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: VIP detection, urgency analysis, acknowledgment, SMS escalation, backup notification.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 8 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart with parallel actions: acknowledgment, SMS, escalation timer.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Twilio SMS Integration Guide for n8n
Twilio account setup, phone number config, n8n Twilio node configuration.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Urgency Detection Prompt Library
Tested prompts for classifying urgent vs. routine messages from VIP contacts.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
VIP Client List Template
CRM field setup guide + spreadsheet template: client name, primary owner, backup, escalation window.
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Play 9: Meeting Prep
- Prompt Template
Meeting Brief Prompt Library
Prompts for generating partner-ready meeting briefs from CRM data, recent activity, open issues.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Meeting Brief Template (Example Output)
Sample formatted brief showing what the AI output should look like.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 9 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: calendar monitoring, CRM data pull, brief generation, delivery timing.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 9 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart from calendar trigger to brief delivery.
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Play 10: Hiring Screening
- Downloadable Template
HR/Legal Compliance Review Checklist for AI Screening
Checklist for reviewing screening criteria against employment discrimination laws before deployment.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 10 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: intake setup, screening criteria, LLM processing, summary delivery, threshold calibration.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 10 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart from application intake to structured summary delivery.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Resume Screening Prompt Library
Tested prompts for resume extraction, scoring, and structured summary generation.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Screening Criteria Template
Fill-in template for defining extractable criteria, weighting, and fit score thresholds.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Structured Summary Format Template
Consistent format for hiring manager review: experience, credentials, engagement types, flags, fit score.
Read Guide
Play 11: Knowledge Base Q&A
- Downloadable Template
Document Audit Worksheet
Template for cataloging, versioning, and consolidating your firm's reference materials before indexing.
Read Guide - Prompt Template
Knowledge Base Q&A Prompt Library
Prompts for answering questions with citations, handling unanswerable questions, flagging gaps.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Neo4j Knowledge Graph Setup Guide (Optional Advanced)
For firms wanting relational understanding on top of vector search.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Pinecone Setup Guide for n8n
Alternative vector DB setup.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 11 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: document audit, vector DB setup, internal knowledge portal, semantic search, citation system.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 11 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart from question to cited answer.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Supabase pgvector Setup Guide for n8n
Setting up Supabase with vector search, document chunking, embedding generation, and n8n integration.
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Play 12: Predictive Reporting
- Step-by-Step Guide
Alert Configuration Guide
Setting up threshold-based alerts via email, and SMS from n8n.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Dashboard Setup Guide (Google Sheets / Supabase)
Building a live dashboard from n8n data pulls. Lightweight approach for most firms.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Historical Data Calibration Guide
How to pull 12 months of historical data to calibrate thresholds before going live.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Metric Definition Worksheet
Template for defining 5-7 metrics: name, calculation, source system, threshold, alert recipient.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Play 12 Complete Implementation Guide
Full walkthrough: metric selection, data source connection, dashboard build, alert configuration.
Read Guide - Workflow Diagram
Play 12 Workflow Diagram (Visual)
Visual flowchart of data pull, dashboard, and alert system.
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Security & Compliance
- Downloadable Template
AI Incident Response Plan Template
What to do when automation sends wrong message, workflow breaks, data is misrouted. Step-by-step response.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
AI Use Policy: Full Corporate Template
The complete corporate AI use policy template - approved tools, data boundaries, approval workflow, incident reporting, and disciplinary clauses ready for legal review.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Review Guide
What to look for in vendor DPAs, red flags, questions to ask. Non-legal-advice framing.
Read Guide - Reference Guide
Compliance Notes: Financial Advisory
SEC/FINRA considerations, client data handling, advertising rules.
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Compliance Notes: Healthcare-Adjacent
HIPAA considerations for consulting firms touching health data.
Read Guide - Reference Guide
Industry-Specific Compliance Notes (Law Firms)
Rules of professional conduct, attorney-client privilege considerations, jurisdiction-specific notes.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
n8n Security Hardening Guide
Access controls, environment variables for API keys, SSL, firewall rules, and user permissions.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
PII Scrubbing Guide for AI Workflows
How to use AI to redact PII before sending data to tools that may train on it.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Security & Compliance Checklist (Expanded)
Expanded version of Appendix A with checkboxes for data handling, access controls, AI model terms, incident response.
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Change Management
- Downloadable Template
30/60-Day Check-In Survey Template
Survey questions for team members affected by automation. What's working? What's frustrating?
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Capacity Redeployment Planning Worksheet
Template for planning how freed-up capacity gets redirected to higher-value work. Per role.
Read Guide - Slide Deck / Spreadsheet
Finance Team ROI Presentation Template
Pre-built presentation with ROI projections, payback periods, and cost-of-inaction analysis for finance review.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Internal Announcement Template (All-Hands)
Script/slide for leadership to announce AI initiative. What to say, what not to say.
Read Guide - Downloadable Template
Play Owner Role Description Template
One-page role description for the person accountable for each Play: responsibilities, time commitment, authority.
Read Guide - Reference Guide
Team Communication Scripts (By Resistance Type)
Talking points for fear-based, control-based, and skepticism-based resistance. Do's and don'ts.
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Learning Center
- Educational Content
AI for Non-Technical Leaders (Video Course / Guide)
Multi-part explainer: what AI actually is, how LLMs work (conceptually), what agents do, why this is different from chatbots.
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Confidence Thresholds Explained
What AI confidence scores mean, how to set thresholds, how to calibrate over time.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
CRM Data Cleanup with AI (Before You Build Anything)
How to use AI to classify, deduplicate, and standardize CRM data. Austin PE firm approach.
Read Guide - Troubleshooting Guide
Prompt Troubleshooting for AI Outputs
Common prompt issues and fixes: inconsistent extraction, tone drift, hallucinations.
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The 10/20/70 Rule Explained (Deep Dive)
Expanded article on McKinsey's framework applied to AI implementation. Visual diagrams.
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Understanding Prompts: How to Talk to AI
A practical guide to prompt engineering and AI prompting for professional services - covering system messages, prompt structure, ai prompt examples for business tasks, and the AI fundamentals every practitioner needs.
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Using AI to Build AI: Claude Code, Codex, Gemini
How to use AI coding tools to build chatbots, write integration code, and solve technical problems without being a developer.
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What Is a Knowledge Graph? (Plain English)
Non-technical explanation of graph databases and when you need one beyond vector search.
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What Is a Vector Database? (Plain English)
Non-technical explanation of embeddings, semantic search, and why it matters for Knowledge Base Q&A.
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Case Studies
- Case Study
Case Study: 80-Attorney Law Firm (Full Write-Up)
Expanded version of the Philadelphia PI firm case study. Before/after metrics, timeline, lessons learned.
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Case Study: Additional Firm Profiles
Additional composite case studies across consulting, accounting, and financial advisory.
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Community Case Study Submissions
Framework for readers to submit their own implementation stories. Template provided.
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Community & Updates
- Living Document
Book Errata & Corrections
Any corrections or clarifications to the published book.
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Changelog: What's New on the Resource Site
Regularly updated log of new resources, vendor updates, and tool changes since publication.
Read Guide - Living Document
FAQ: Most Common Reader Questions
Evolving FAQ based on reader feedback, support inquiries, and community questions.
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Tool & Vendor Update Tracker
Running tracker of pricing changes, new features, discontinued tools, and recommended alternatives.
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Implementation Guide
- Guide
The AI Implementation Framework
A strategic framework for implementing AI in professional services - covering how to get started with AI, identify generative AI use cases, map AI workflows, and sequence a rollout that produces measurable ROI within 90 days.
Read Guide - Guide
How to Build an AI Agent
A step-by-step implementation guide to building AI agents from scratch - covering tool selection, system prompting, framework choice, deployment, and common failure modes. Includes n8n, LangChain, and no-code approaches.
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How to Set Up a Virtual Machine & AI Server
A step-by-step guide to provisioning a virtual machine, configuring a production server for n8n and AI workloads, and running local AI models - covering DigitalOcean, AWS, and GCP setup with NGINX, Docker, and Ollama.
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The n8n Developer Guide & Examples
A comprehensive n8n guide covering the n8n platform, open source vs. cloud, key developer concepts, and five high-impact workflow examples for professional services firms. Includes n8n community resources and best practices.
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Automation Guides
- Step-by-Step Guide
How to Automate After-Call Notes to Your CRM with AI
Build an n8n workflow that turns every client call into a clean structured note and assigned tasks written straight to your CRM, ending manual entry.
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How to Automate Case Qualification Scoring with AI
Build an n8n workflow that applies your firm's signing criteria to every inquiry consistently, grades each one with a written reason, and ranks them.
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How to Automate Client Intake Triage with AI
Build an n8n workflow that reads every new inquiry the moment it lands, scores it against your criteria, routes it, and writes back to your CRM.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Automate Consultation Scheduling with AI
Build an n8n workflow that books qualified prospects the moment they are ready, confirms against your calendar, and cuts no-shows with smart reminders.
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How to Automate Lead Source Response Routing with AI
Build an n8n workflow that reads where each inquiry came from and routes it down the right track with the right message, owner, and attribution.
Read Guide - Step-by-Step Guide
How to Automate Medical Record Request Tracking with AI
Build an n8n workflow that watches every outstanding records request, flags silent providers, and drafts follow-ups while protected health information stays in your systems.
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How to Automate Missed Call Follow Up with AI
Build an n8n workflow that detects every missed or abandoned call, texts the caller back in seconds, and opens a tracked callback task so no lead is lost.
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How to Automate Referral Source Attribution with AI
Build an n8n workflow that captures where every client came from, ties each source to signed work and revenue, and nurtures the relationships that pay.
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Strategic Framework
- Guide
Business Process Examples: 5 Workflows
Concrete, detailed examples of business processes automated with AI - covering client onboarding, accounts payable, CRM maintenance, candidate screening, and billing follow-up. Each example includes the before state, the after state, and the implementation path.
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Enterprise Search in the Age of AI
A strategic resource on enterprise search - why traditional keyword search fails at scale, how AI-powered semantic and vector search solves the enterprise knowledge retrieval problem, and the implementation path for professional services firms.
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LLM Security & AI Agent Security Framework
A technical resource on LLM security, AI agent security, and LLM evaluation criteria for professional services firms - covering data privacy, prompt injection risks, model governance, and the security controls required before deploying AI in client-facing contexts.
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