Your revenue team is brilliant, but they are trapped in quicksand.
Research shows that high-performing sales and marketing professionals waste nearly 70% of their time on "Admin Drag" - the non-revenue generating tasks like data entry and meeting prep that kill momentum. You are paying for top-tier talent, but you are getting expensive data entry.
Meanwhile, you are facing a "Year of Reckoning." You know you need to adopt AI, but you are stuck in "Pilot Purgatory," worried about the "Shadow AI" risks your team is already creating in the background.
"AI for Revenue Leaders" is your operational blueprint for the Agentic Era.
Hosted by Mike Allton - a Revenue Architect and Director of Partner-led Growth - this show moves beyond futuristic hype to focus on the practical reality of leading high-performance teams. We don't just talk about tools; we help you build the "Digital Crews" that work alongside your humans.
In each episode, we break down:
The Agentic Shift: Moving from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents.
Sanctioning the Shadow: Turning security risks into competitive advantages through governance.
The Human+AI Hybrid: Automating the "robot work" so your team can double down on trust, empathy, and closing deals.
Stop guessing. Start architecting.
Secure your team: Download the Executive Guide to Shadow AI: From Security Risk to Competitive Advantage at TheAIHat.com/shadow-ai.
Connect with Mike: Join the conversation on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mikeallton for daily insights on leading the AI-enabled workforce.
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Your revenue team is brilliant, but they are trapped in quicksand.
Research shows that high-performing sales and marketing professionals waste nearly 70% of their time on "Admin Drag" - the non-revenue generating tasks like data entry and meeting prep that kill momentum. You are paying for top-tier talent, but you are getting expensive data entry.
Meanwhile, you are facing a "Year of Reckoning." You know you need to adopt AI, but you are stuck in "Pilot Purgatory," worried about the "Shadow AI" risks your team is already creating in the background.
"AI for Revenue Leaders" is your operational blueprint for the Agentic Era.
Hosted by Mike Allton - a Revenue Architect and Director of Partner-led Growth - this show moves beyond futuristic hype to focus on the practical reality of leading high-performance teams. We don't just talk about tools; we help you build the "Digital Crews" that work alongside your humans.
In each episode, we break down:
The Agentic Shift: Moving from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents.
Sanctioning the Shadow: Turning security risks into competitive advantages through governance.
The Human+AI Hybrid: Automating the "robot work" so your team can double down on trust, empathy, and closing deals.
Stop guessing. Start architecting.
Secure your team: Download the Executive Guide to Shadow AI: From Security Risk to Competitive Advantage at TheAIHat.com/shadow-ai.
Connect with Mike: Join the conversation on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mikeallton for daily insights on leading the AI-enabled workforce.
How to Build an AI Agent Army That Delivers Results While You Sleep with Cien Solon
AI for Revenue Leaders: The AI Hat Podcast
35 minutes
2 months ago
How to Build an AI Agent Army That Delivers Results While You Sleep with Cien Solon
What if I told you there's a way to grow your business and deliver exceptional results around the clock without adding a single salary to your payroll?
Here's the problem every owner faces: you need more hands on deck to grow, but hiring means higher overhead, longer training periods, and the constant worry that your best people might leave for greener pastures. You're caught in that classic trap. You can't scale without people, but people are expensive, unreliable, and frankly, we need sleep.
But what if you could build a workforce that never calls in sick, never asks for a raise, and works tirelessly to deliver results for your clients 24/7?
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Cien Solon, a true pioneer who's cracked the code on this exact challenge. She's the founder of LaunchLemonade, which she describes as "the Canva for AI agents," and she's on a mission to ensure no one gets left behind in the AI revolution. But here's what makes Cien's story so compelling for agency owners: She's been integrating AI solutions for businesses since 2018, managed big teams and budgets in her fintech days, and now runs her current business lean with just her co-founder and an army of AI agents. With barely any marketing spend, they've built a community of over 3,000 users who have created more than 10,000 AI assistants and agents on their platform. She's not just talking theory—she's living proof that this approach works.
The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Cien Solon about:
✨ AI Agent Economics - Discover how replacing traditional hires with AI agents can dramatically reduce overhead while improving client delivery timelines.
✨ Entrepreneurial AI Mindset - Learn the specific skills and thinking patterns needed to identify automation opportunities within your solopreneur operations.
✨ Practical Implementation Roadmap - Get a clear step-by-step approach for building your first AI agents without technical expertise or massive upfront investment.
Learn more about Cien Solon
Connect with Cien Solon on LinkedIn
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Setting Clear Goals for AI Implementation
01:08 Introduction to The AI Hat Podcast
02:17 Meet Cien Solon: AI Pioneer and Founder of Launch Lemonade
04:50 Cien's Journey: From Big Teams to Lean AI Operations
08:40 Understanding AI Agents and Their Impact
11:10 Maintaining a Human Touch with AI
13:52 Practical Steps for Solopreneurs and Business Owners
26:06 The Economics and ROI of AI Agents
30:13 Common Mistakes and Learning Moments with AI
32:04 Final Thoughts and Where to Connect with Cien
SHOW TRANSCRIPT & NOTES: https://theaihat.com/how-to-build-an-ai-agent-army-that-delivers-results-while-you-sleep/
Tired of pouring your energy into a 'leaky bucket?' Pinpoint your biggest business bottleneck in just 2 minutes with my free diagnostic quiz. Get your free diagnosis and start plugging the leaks at: theaihat.com/diagnostic
Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, founder of The AI Hat. He's a Business Systems Strategist who helps overworked solopreneurs and creators stop being employees in their own businesses. After building his own successful solo ventures for over a decade, Mike now teaches entrepreneurs how to build AI-powered operational systems that reclaim their time and allow them to finally scale.
Interested in being a guest? We're looking for experts who help solopreneurs build better, more scalable businesses. Reach out to Mike to learn more.
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AI for Revenue Leaders: The AI Hat Podcast
Your revenue team is brilliant, but they are trapped in quicksand.
Research shows that high-performing sales and marketing professionals waste nearly 70% of their time on "Admin Drag" - the non-revenue generating tasks like data entry and meeting prep that kill momentum. You are paying for top-tier talent, but you are getting expensive data entry.
Meanwhile, you are facing a "Year of Reckoning." You know you need to adopt AI, but you are stuck in "Pilot Purgatory," worried about the "Shadow AI" risks your team is already creating in the background.
"AI for Revenue Leaders" is your operational blueprint for the Agentic Era.
Hosted by Mike Allton - a Revenue Architect and Director of Partner-led Growth - this show moves beyond futuristic hype to focus on the practical reality of leading high-performance teams. We don't just talk about tools; we help you build the "Digital Crews" that work alongside your humans.
In each episode, we break down:
The Agentic Shift: Moving from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents.
Sanctioning the Shadow: Turning security risks into competitive advantages through governance.
The Human+AI Hybrid: Automating the "robot work" so your team can double down on trust, empathy, and closing deals.
Stop guessing. Start architecting.
Secure your team: Download the Executive Guide to Shadow AI: From Security Risk to Competitive Advantage at TheAIHat.com/shadow-ai.
Connect with Mike: Join the conversation on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/mikeallton for daily insights on leading the AI-enabled workforce.
