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Made in the Mist
A Podcast by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Journey behind the stories from Niagara's most accomplished founders, leaders, and innovators.
Made in the Mist celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, investors, and changemakers shaping the future of Niagara and beyond. Through candid conversations and inspiring stories, listeners gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, business growth, community impact, and the realities of building successful organizations. Featuring notable guests such as John McCall MacBain (AutoTrader Canada), Tom Rankin (Rankin Construction), April Mullen (WANGO Films), and other influential leaders, Made in the Mist explores the ideas, experiences, and lessons that drive success across industries.
Produced by Vaylin Entertainment from inside the Niagara Falls Rankin Innovation Hub (NFRIH) and co-hosted by Dan Bordenave and Emma Eldon, the podcast shines a spotlight on the people and stories helping to transform Niagara into a thriving centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Niagara Falls Rankin Innovation Hub is Niagara's leading entrepreneurship centre, having supported more than 500 companies through mentorship, funding readiness, educational programming, technology access, and business advisory services. Home to Niagara's #1 coworking space and the Elevate Technology Accelerator Program, NFRIH helps founders at every stage of growth. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your business, our programs, resources, and technologies are designed to meet entrepreneurs where they are and help them move forward with confidence.
Made in the Mist
Hamza Baig & Matt Guarasci, Automation Institute
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In this episode of Made in the Mist, we sit down with Hamza Baig and Matt Guarasci, the co-founders of the Automation Institute—a cutting-edge training academy for professionals looking to sharpen their AI skills.
Hamza shares his inspiring journey from a recent university graduate to building a thriving AI automation agency and an education platform with over 15,000 students. We also dive into the fast-growing world of AI automation agencies, exploring how businesses are leveraging AI to scale operations, increase efficiency, and drive growth.
Key Topics:
- The rise of AI automation agencies and their impact on various industries
- The creation of the Automation Institute and its high-engagement learning experience
- Essential AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Zapier, and GoHighLevel
- Underrated AI automation strategies that can lead to exponential business growth
- How Hamza’s students are closing clients quickly and building six-figure automation agencies
- Content marketing and automation workflows for scaling an AI-focused business
- How professionals can future-proof their careers in the evolving AI landscape
Connect with our guests and learn more about their work:
- Hamza Baig on LinkedIn
- Matt Guarasci on LinkedIn
- Visit the Automation Institute to explore their AI training programs
This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to harness AI for business success. Tune in to learn from two leading experts in the field.