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Workflow tips for using AI

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8KpGLg6dRw

Rick Mulready channel

Tip: get Gemini Pro to write the prompt for use of Nanobanana Pro via the API interface!

Here is a comprehensive summary of the video strategy to reduce AI expenses by replacing specialized tools with smarter workflows.

How to Save $200+/Month by Replacing 8 Expensive AI Tools

The video argues that AI models have evolved so fast that specialized “wrapper” tools (tools built on top of models like GPT-4) are no longer necessary. By using foundational models and smart workflows, businesses can save hundreds of dollars monthly.

Summary of Savings

Workflow CategoryOld Expensive StackCost/MoNew Workflow StackCost/MoSavings
1. Meeting NotesOtter.ai / Fireflies~$19Fathom + NotebookLMFree$19
2. ResearchPerplexity Pro$20NotebookLMFree$20
3. WritingJasper / Copy.ai~$49+Claude Pro$20$29+
4. ImagesMidjourney / Ideogram~$30Google AI Studio (Imagen/Nano Banana)Free*$30
5. PresentationsGamma / Beautiful.ai~$20Gemini App + Google SlidesFree$20
6. AutomationMake + MindPal~$68Relay.app + Claude SkillsFree/Low$68
7. RepurposingRepurpose.io~$35Relay.app AutomationFree/Low$35
TOTAL~$241~$20~$221

Detailed Workflow Breakdowns

1. Meeting Transcription & Notes

The Old Way: Paying for Otter.ai or Fireflies.ai. The New Workflow:

  1. Record: Use Fathom (Free Plan) to record and transcribe the call.
  2. Process: Copy the full transcript from Fathom.
  3. Analyze: Paste the transcript into NotebookLM (Free).
  4. Output: Use NotebookLM to query the meeting, track trends, write follow-up emails, or generate audio summaries.

2. Deep Research & Analysis

The Old Way: Paying for Perplexity Pro. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Use NotebookLM (Free). It now includes “Deep Research” powered by Gemini.
  2. Process: Select “Deep Research” from the source dropdown. Type your query (e.g., “Top AI opportunities in Q4 2025”).
  3. Result: It generates a comprehensive report with citations. You can also upload your own PDFs/Docs to research against internal data.

3. Content Creation (Writing)

The Old Way: Dedicated writers like Jasper, Copy.ai, or Writesonic. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Claude Pro ($20/mo - The only paid tool recommended in the core stack).
  2. Why: Claude writes better than the dedicated tools.
  3. Features: Use Claude Projects to store brand knowledge and Claude Skills to create reusable instructions (e.g., “Always format emails in this specific brand voice”).

4. Image Generation & Design

The Old Way: Midjourney or Ideogram. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Google AI Studio (Free).
  2. Model: Select Nano Banana or Imagen 4.
  3. Prompting: If you don’t know how to prompt, use the Gemini chat window inside AI Studio to write the image prompt for you.
  4. Cost: Nano Banana requires an API key but costs fractions of a penny (essentially free).

5. Presentations & Slide Decks

The Old Way: Gamma or Beautiful.ai. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Google Gemini App (Free version is sufficient).
  2. Process: Ask Gemini to create a slide deck based on a topic or a previous research output.
  3. Export: Click the “Export to Slides” button to immediately open an editable presentation in Google Slides.

6. Automation & AI Agents

The Old Way: Complex setups using Make.com combined with expensive AI agent tools like MindPal. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Relay.app (Free plan) or Claude Skills.
  2. Strategy:
    • Claude Skills: Create a “skill” inside Claude that creates a workflow (e.g., “Turn this transcript into a blog post”).
    • Relay.app: Use their AI assistant to build “No-Code” automations. Example: When a new lead arrives → Draft an email → Send a Slack DM for approval → Send the email.

7. Social Media Content Repurposing

The Old Way: Repurpose.io or Descript. The New Workflow:

  1. Tool: Relay.app.
  2. Automation: Build a specific workflow:
    • Trigger: New video posted to YouTube.
    • Action: Get Transcript.
    • Action: Send to Claude to write a LinkedIn post.
    • Action: Send Slack DM to user for approval.
    • Action: Post to LinkedIn automatically upon approval.

Bonus: Notion AI

While optional, Notion AI ($24/mo/user) allows you to consolidate models. Instead of paying for separate ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini subscriptions, you can access all latest models (GPT-4, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini Pro) directly inside Notion. It creates a unified workspace connected to your docs, Google Drive, and Slack.

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