AI Agents: The Future of Business Automation

What Are AI Agents and Why Should You Care?

AI agents are smart programs that can take actions for you. They connect to other tools through APIs (ways for software to talk to each other) and can do tasks automatically.

Joshua explains: "When you say agents, they really mean that the AI system has an authorized connection to an API where it can take actions and do things. It can search the internet, send emails, send text messages, read things, and get access to information."

The big breakthrough? You don't need to be technical to create these agents!

How Joshua Built a 6-Figure Business with Simple AI Tools

Joshua shared an amazing story about how he used a tool called Koda (a spreadsheet with AI capabilities) to transform his coaching business:

1. He recorded coaching calls in Zoom

2. The recordings automatically went to Koda

3. AI analyzed the calls to identify client goals

4. It created 15 micro-steps to help clients reach their goals

5. The system sent daily text messages with personalized missions

The result? His clients made incredible progress, and he could charge $1,000 per month while doing less work.

"That was $1,000 a month they were stoked to pay it. I probably could have charged a lot more than that, but anybody can do this now," Joshua says.

The "Librarian" Tool: Your Personal Knowledge Base

One of Joshua's most powerful creations is a tool called "The Librarian" (now available as IP Vault). This tool lets you:

• Upload all your trusted resources (books, documents, transcripts)

• Ask questions about this content

• Get answers based only on your trusted sources

"Your trusted sources are your fingerprint," Joshua explains. "Everyone has a different library."

This creates a huge advantage because your AI responses are uniquely calibrated to your knowledge base, not generic information everyone has access to.

Real-World Applications That Will Blow Your Mind

1. Legal Help

He uploaded tenant-landlord laws and his lease to handle a dispute with his landlord. The AI analyzed everything and wrote a professional response that immediately resolved the issue.

2. Tax Optimization

He uploaded the entire US tax code and used it to find hidden write-offs and tax strategies.

3. Content Creation

He combined multiple books to create perfect marketing emails: "I said, 'Here's Autoresponder Madness, here's 33 Strategies of War, and here's my book. Write using only the techniques in Autoresponder Madness for your writing style.'"

The result? "It was the best email I'd ever seen. I've never written an email that good."

Why You Need to Act Now

The most important message from Joshua is that waiting is not an option:

"This is the greatest opportunity for business I've ever seen in my life. If a person right now who has $20 a month can get ChatGPT, can for $200 more launch a business in 6 hours and get an offer to buy it for $50,000... that's about to be our competition."

He warns that employees are already using AI without telling their bosses. Over 70% of employees are using AI, but only 40% are telling their managers. Many are even working multiple full-time jobs using AI to handle their workload.

"These people are going to be the ones that end up building these companies out of nothing real quick because they're training themselves in AI, and they're going to put you out of business," Joshua warns.

How to Get Started with AI Agents

You don't need to be technical to start building AI agents. Here's how to begin:

• Think about inputs and outputs: "What inputs do I have to put in? What outputs do I want?"

• Use tools like Koda ($15-30/month) that don't require coding

• Ask ChatGPT to help you write the functions you need

• Start with simple automations and build from there

For more advanced projects, Joshua recommends checking out:

• IP Vault for creating your own knowledge base

• Notebook LM (a Google product) for a simpler version of the same concept

• Lang Chain for creating more complex AI workflows

FAQ About AI Agents

What's the difference between AI agents and regular AI tools? AI agents can take actions on your behalf by connecting to other software through APIs. Regular AI tools just give you information or content but don't perform actions for you.

Do I need to know how to code to create AI agents? No! Tools like Koda let you create powerful AI agents without coding knowledge. You can even ask ChatGPT to help you write any functions you need.

How much does it cost to get started with AI agents? You can start with as little as $15-30 per month for tools like Koda, plus a ChatGPT subscription ($20/month).

Is this just for tech companies or can any business benefit? Any business can benefit. Joshua has helped coaches, consultants, marketers, and many other types of businesses implement AI agents to automate their work.

What's the biggest mistake people make with AI agents? Waiting too long to get started. The advantage gap between those using AI agents now and those waiting will only widen over time.

How do I make sure my AI agent represents my voice and expertise? Use tools like IP Vault that allow you to upload your own content and trusted sources. This creates a personalized knowledge base that reflects your unique perspective.

Remember, the AI revolution is happening now. Will you be a leader or get left behind? Start exploring AI agents today and transform how you work!