Tools

Tools I Use for AI Workflow Consulting

These are the AI tools, automation platforms, and workflow systems I use every day to help small businesses save time, simplify communication, and create repeatable processes. You don’t need to learn every tool — part of my job is choosing what fits your business best.

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

What it does:
Helps generate content, rewrite communication, summarize reports, and build automations.

Best for:
Business owners needing a dependable “assistant” for writing, organizing, and thinking through tasks.

Common Workflows I Build:

  • Automating email cleanup
  • Drafting customer messages
  • Summarizing long documents
  • Turning rough notes into polished content
  • Creating reusable prompt templates

Claude (Anthropic)

What it does:
One of the best tools for long-form reasoning, document analysis, and multi-step business workflows.

Best for:
Businesses dealing with complex documents, compliance info, or research-heavy tasks.

Common Workflows:

  • Strategic planning assistance
  • SOP creation
  • Policy or document analysis
  • Multi-document research summaries

Zapier

What it does:
Connects your apps so information moves without human effort.

Best for:
Businesses who want to automate repetitive tasks without hiring developers.

Workflows I Build:

  • Lead routing and notifications
  • Automated follow-up sequences
  • CRM → Email → Google Sheets automations

Make (formerly Integromat)

What it does:
More powerful automation builder for advanced workflows.

Best for:
Businesses with multi-step processes or data flowing between several tools.

Workflows I Build:

  • Custom API connections
  • Complex multi-system automations
  • Long-chain workflows

Google Workspace

How I Use It:

  • Auto-generate spreadsheets
  • Convert forms → reports
  • Auto-create documents based on templates
  • Email cleanup using AI

CRM Systems (JobNimbus, AccuLynx, HubSpot, Zoho, etc.)

How I Use Them:

  • Automated job updates
  • Customer message templates
  • Lead status communication
  • Report generation

(Even if you use a different CRM — the same concepts apply.)

Want help choosing the right tools for your business?