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Tales From The PROSTales from the PROS is hosted by Michael Georgiou, Co-Founder, and Eric Lawrence, Director of Growth at Imaginovation, an award-winning app and software development company. Author: Michael Georgiou: Imaginovation, CMO, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Influencer
Tales from the PROS is hosted by Michael Georgiou, Co-Founder, and Eric Lawrence, Director of Growth at Imaginovation, an award-winning app and software development company. Each episode dives into honest, unscripted conversations, hard-earned lessons, and the behind-the-scenes chaos of life inside a tech agency. If youre a founder, exec, or innovator trying to navigate the tech world without getting burned, this podcast is your no-BS roadmap. Through real talk, personal stories, and insights from the front lines, youll pick up smarter ways to build software, steer clear of common mistakes, and choose the right partners in a crowded, often confusing space. Whether youre scaling a startup, driving digital change at a larger company, or just love keeping up with tech innovation, Tales from the PROS brings you straight-shooting advice and inspiration without the fluff. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 75 - Is Your Business Ready for Software Automation?
Episode 75
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025
In this episode of Tales from the Pros, Michael Georgiou and Eric Lawrence break down what software automation really means for growing businesses and how to know when an organization is actually ready for it. Moving beyond buzzwords, they share real-world examples of companies that automated successfully and others that wasted time and budget by doing it too early or without a plan. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, they discuss the warning signs that manual processes are slowing teams down, why disconnected systems create operational chaos, and how automation should support people rather than replace them. The episode also introduces a practical automation readiness playbook to help leaders audit operations, define ROI, and start small with high-impact pilots. If you are scaling a business or struggling with inefficiencies, this conversation will help you determine where automation fits, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to approach it strategically with clarity and confidence. 🎯 Highlights You Won’t Want to MissHow to tell if your business is truly ready for automationThe difference between automation and AI and why it mattersCommon operational red flags that signal inefficiencyWhy disconnected tools slow growth and increase costsHow to audit workflows and identify high-impact automation opportunitiesThe importance of starting small with pilot automation projectsHow automation improves compliance, scalability, and competitivenessWhy automation should empower teams, not replace them 🎧 Listen and SubscribeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QkUtrcNllUkqtq1fjlwnZApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-pros/id1371067192YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Imaginovation/podcastsSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/talesfromthepros🗂 Topics We CoverWhat smart, practical automation looks like in real businessesSigns manual processes are costing time and moneyHow operational growth can outpace systems and teamsWhy auditing workflows is the first step to automation readinessHow to define ROI before investing in automationCommon automation roadblocks and how to overcome themThe role of leadership and team input in automation decisionsWhy automation is essential to remain competitive 💡 Key TakeawaysManual, repetitive work is a strong signal that automation may be neededAutomation must align with business goals, not trends or hypeDisconnected systems create inefficiency, errors, and frustrationStarting small with high-impact pilots reduces risk and improves ROIAutomation frees teams from low-value busyworkAI and automation are related but not the sameA clear audit and roadmap prevent wasted investmentStrategic automation strengthens long-term scalability and resilience ⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction to Practical Automation02:22 Signs Your Business Is Ready for Automation05:22 When Growth Outpaces Operations07:53 Disconnected Systems and Tool Overload10:36 Losing Competitive Advantage12:30 The Automation Readiness Playbook15:41 Involving Teams in Automation Decisions18:12 Starting Small With High-Impact Pilots20:35 Real-World Automation Case Studies23:06 Common Automation Roadblocks26:48 Automation vs AI Explained30:25 Final Takeaways and Closing Thoughts
