In the latest episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony and I had a really honest conversation about what it actually means when people start losing their jobs to AI. This wasn’t hypothetical or clickbait. We’re talking about 4,000 real people laid off from Salesforce because their AI platform is now handling over half of their customer service work. Same output, fewer humans. That’s the new reality.

We talked about what it feels like to face the idea of being replaced, especially when your value has always been tied to speed, accuracy, or availability, things AI is built to outperform. And we looked at the flipside too. Because if you’ve ever had to adapt, work differently, or figure things out on your own, you’re already ahead. You’re already thinking the way AI wants to be supported.

Anthony and I both come from that kind of mindset. We’re not afraid of AI. We’re embracing it. It helps us move faster and think bigger, but we also know it’s not going away, and ignoring it won’t save anyone’s job. What will make a difference is learning how to work with it, how to guide it, how to become the person who improves it.

I also introduced something I’m really excited about. We’ve opened up a free community called Displaced by AI. It’s a space for anyone who’s already been affected by automation, or feels like the clock is ticking. Whether you’re overwhelmed, skeptical, or just trying to figure out where you fit, this is a place to start learning and connecting. No pressure, no tech jargon, just real people navigating a huge shift together.

This episode wasn’t just strategy, it was personal. There were moments where we had to pause and really sit with what this all means. But there was also hope, because once you understand what’s happening, you can start to take control. And that’s where all the power is.

If you’re wondering how to stay relevant, how to adapt, or how to rebuild in the middle of all this change, I hope you’ll give it a listen. This is just the beginning.

On the latest episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Kevin Brunnock, a real estate professional redefining how client connection and content intersect in one of the toughest markets in the world, New York City.

Kevin operates out of Manhattan as part of R New York, a fast-growing, family-run brokerage known for delivering high-touch service combined with sophisticated market strategy. He specializes in helping both buyers and sellers of condos, co-ops, townhouses, and multi-family investments align with their financial goals, whether that means optimizing cap rates, boosting cash-on-cash returns, or navigating value-driven residential transactions

In our conversation, we dove into what it takes to run a real estate business in NYC, from navigating compact spaces and massive price tags to the power of authentic content. Kevin doesn’t rely on high production, he’s building stories with just a selfie stick and his phone. He brings viewers into the soul of a building, the rhythm of a block, those little slices of NYC that make each listing feel lived-in and real. That authenticity becomes credibility. That credibility builds business.

We also explored how agents can rise above the noise by turning consistency, creativity, and realness into competitive advantage. For Kevin, social media isn’t a strategy, it’s the delivery system. The strategy is connection.

Whether you’re in real estate, service-based business, or building a personal brand, there’s something here you can use today.

Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn. He’s someone who knows the numbers, and knows how to make real estate feel unmistakably human.

In this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony and I dive into something that’s way too familiar for a lot of entrepreneurs: those days when your body and brain just won’t cooperate, but your business still needs you to show up.

I recorded this episode in real time, while hopped up on Claritin-D, Sudafed, and way too much espresso. My allergies were in full attack mode, my brain was foggy, and I felt completely out of it, but I showed up anyway. And that’s exactly what we talked about, how to know when to push through and when to let your systems take over so you can rest.

Anthony shares how he navigates pain and medications while still leading and showing up for his business. We talk about how important it is to build systems that don’t just scale your work, but actually support your real life, especially on the days when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

This isn’t a polished, pretty episode. It’s raw, a little chaotic, and 100 percent real. If you’ve ever had to lead through brain fog, burnout, chronic illness, or mental exhaustion, I see you. This one’s for you.

On the latest episode of The Queen of Automation, I sat down with Evan Marks, the founder of M1 Performance, and let me just say, this one went deep.

Evan’s not your typical coach. He’s a mental performance specialist who’s disrupting the hustle-obsessed leadership culture by helping high-performing execs and founders rewire their mindset, literally. We talked about what it means to build a mental operating system that supports sustainable performance, longevity, and actual fulfillment. That hit hard.

I loved how he framed emotions as data, not drama, and how we can use that information to create intentional behavioral changes that support our goals. We dug into neuroplasticity, the myth of “positive thinking,” and why repetition and reps are everything. He said something that stuck with me: “Behavior changes before feelings.” That was a mic-drop moment. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start when I feel ready,” this episode is your wake-up call.

And as much as we love tech and automation around here, Evan reminded me that the biggest system we need to optimize is ourselves. Our mind, our health, and how we show up every single day. We talked about default reactions, creating space between stimulus and response, and why slowing down is actually the fastest way to accelerate growth. Powerful stuff.

Connect with Evan Marks on LinkedIn or check out M1 Performance if you're ready to level up from the inside out. Trust me, this is not about motivation posters or morning routines. This is science-backed strategy for founders and leaders who want to actually perform at the level they're aiming for.

This episode got personal, fast. Anthony and I peeled back the layers on something most high-performing entrepreneurs won’t admit out loud: how deeply uncomfortable it feels to rest when you're wired to go full throttle.

We started by joking about how he recorded our last episode from a literal closet while on vacation. Funny, yes, but also a perfect lead-in to a bigger point: even when we say we’re “taking a break,” we’re often just shifting our hustle to a different room. Because rest, real rest, feels like rebellion when you're used to building nonstop.

We talked about the guilt, the discomfort, the narratives that say rest equals laziness, and how that mindset is not only wrong, it’s dangerous. Especially for entrepreneurs navigating autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, or neurodivergence. If you can’t shut your brain off, you’re not really resting. And if you're not resting, you’re not recovering. Period.

Anthony shared something powerful: after seven full days of intentional rest, his MS symptoms actually improved. That’s not a luxury, that’s data. And that data should change how we approach performance and health. Meanwhile, I broke down how and why I build structured breaks into my day, not just because I need to, but because when I don’t, I crash. Hard.

We also dug into sprint cycles, Pomodoro timing, and why real productivity isn’t about how many hours you push, it’s about how strategically you recover. This is especially true if you want longevity in business, not just flash-in-the-pan success.

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll rest when you’ve “earned it,” I want you to stop and listen to this episode. Entrepreneurs who want to sit at the A table, who want to build something real and sustainable, need to stop equating output with value.

You don’t need to collapse to justify a break. And rest doesn’t make you weak. It makes you ready.

This episode is your permission slip to stop pushing through when your body and your business are begging you to pause. Take the damn break. And do it like your growth depends on it, because it does.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the curtain of my own business to show you four systems that I’ve personally implemented, systems that finally got me out of the weeds, out of my team’s way, and back into actually enjoying what I do again. If you’re stuck being the bottleneck in your own company, if nothing moves forward without your sign-off, if you’re overwhelmed and low-key terrified to take time off because you think everything’s going to break down without you, this episode is for you.

I built these systems so that my business could move faster than I can, on purpose. Because I’m not here to micromanage. I’m here to build. I didn’t start this business to be a glorified taskmaster. And neither did you.

Here’s what I walk you through:

1. SOPs That Actually Get Used.

Not the boring step-by-step Word docs no one reads, I’m talking Loom video SOPs, backed with AI-generated written instructions. We’ve created a real-time video library so my team knows exactly how and why we do what we do. It’s updated on the fly, easily accessible, and a game-changer in reducing back-and-forths. Now, when someone asks how to send a launch email, they don’t ask me. They check the library.

2. Pre-Built Client Onboarding Workflows.

Manual onboarding is killing your momentum. We built automated onboarding that triggers the moment a contract is signed. Clients get a welcome email, access instructions, prep checklists, and either a 14-day email learning sequence or the option to jump straight into a call with our team. The point? No one waits. We start strong. They feel supported from minute one, and that’s what builds trust and retention.

3. Project Management With Built-In Accountability.

I share how we use tools like ClickUp and Notion in a way that’s actually useful, not overwhelming. No feature overload. Just real-time visibility into what’s being worked on, who owns it, and what’s blocked. My team knows I’m not checking up on them, I’m empowering them to own it. No micromanaging. No guessing. No constant notifications blowing up my phone.

4. A Centralized Knowledge Base With Embedded Culture.

This is next-level ops. We’re not just storing SOPs. We’ve built a living hub that includes brand voice guides, templates, meeting notes, workflows, and even core values, everything documented and centralized. It trains your team without you. It protects your business. And it sets the standard of excellence without burning you out.

So if your business only runs when you’re in the room, it’s not a business, it’s a burnout machine. Let’s fix that. Hit play and let me show you how I built out my systems to scale without losing control, and how you can do the same.

On this new episode of Chronically Automated, Meghan and Anthony unpack a conversation that hits home for founders who are done building businesses around unrealistic expectations. Broadcasting from a literal closet in Long Beach Island, Anthony shares how he’s managing to blend vacation and work, thanks to systems and automation that actually support real life, not some productivity fantasy.

The big idea in this episode is battery-based business planning. That means designing your operations, systems, and calendars around the version of yourself who isn’t operating at 100%. Most entrepreneurs build their workflows for their peak performance days, the days when everything is aligned, energy is high, focus is sharp, and motivation is overflowing. But those days are rare. And when you’re neurodivergent, chronically ill, or just a human running a business, building for your best-case scenario is a recipe for failure.

Meghan calls out what she describes as sabotage in disguise. Every time you fail to meet your perfectly structured plan, you chip away at your confidence. And then you blame yourself for not showing up, instead of questioning why the system didn’t support you on an off day. The problem isn’t your lack of discipline, it’s the rigidity of your systems. That’s why she pushes hard for building in a margin of error. Your operations should catch you when you fall, not punish you for being human.

The episode also calls out a major pitfall in small business automation: duct-taping your tech stack with tools like Zapier and Make, without a real strategy. That Frankenstein approach eventually becomes unmanageable, especially when your energy dips and you don’t have the bandwidth to fix it. If your systems only work when you’re at full capacity, they don’t actually work.

Anthony shares his journey of being skeptical at first, even with an IT background, because he simply didn’t realize what was possible. Once he saw that everything from lead gen to follow-ups to landing pages could run from a single platform with built-in automations, it was game-changing. He went from disbelief to full buy-in, and it’s clear he’s not looking back.

This episode doesn’t sugarcoat the reality of being a business owner with inconsistent energy. It’s not about pushing harder, it’s about building smarter. Megan and Anthony give listeners permission to build systems that don’t rely on their best selves, and instead, support them through the messy, real-world ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Chronically Automated continues to serve as the go-to resource for business owners who want to blend smart tech, sustainable growth, and real-life rhythms, without pretending it’s always perfect. This one’s a must-listen.

This episode was a bit different from the usual tech-deep-dives I love, but in the best possible way. I brought on someone who, in my opinion, embodies one of the most overlooked systems in business today: real, human networking. Not the transactional kind. Not the mass-DM spam kind. I'm talking about the kind that actually builds relationships and drives opportunity over time.

Marc Lawrence joined me for this episode, and if you don’t know him yet, you should. He’s a former litigator, real estate exec, and now a key player in land development and private equity. He’s also one of the earliest members of the BrandBilt community, and, honestly, one of the best natural connectors I’ve ever met.

What I loved about this conversation is that it reminded me of something most entrepreneurs forget: not all systems are tech stacks. Some of the most valuable systems in our business are the human-powered ones, the way we show up consistently, the way we follow up, the way we build trust in real time and in person.

Marc talked about growing a title insurance company from 15 to 150 people before selling it, working directly with Barbara Corcoran (yes, that Barbara), and how he’s using LinkedIn to take conversations from online to IRL, without ever losing his voice or his authenticity. The guy shows up fully as himself, and it’s why people naturally want to do business with him.

He’s also in his 50s, still learning, still evolving, and still out there showing up on LinkedIn better than people half his age. That kind of consistency, curiosity, and humility is something I’ll always respect, and it’s a big part of what this podcast is really about: creating systems that work because they’re human, not in spite of it.

This episode isn’t about software, CRMs, or AI, but it’s absolutely about systems. If you’ve been sleeping on the power of your network, your personal brand, or the opportunities that come from simply showing up consistently and building relationships with intention, this one’s for you.

Connect with Marc Lawrence on LinkedIn to see what real relationship-building looks like in action.