How I Built a Daily AI News Digest with ChatGPT + Zapier Step 1 — Capture the Firehose with Google Alerts I started with Google Alerts. By creating alerts for keywords like OpenAI, ChatGPT, Anthropic, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, AI regulation, and even niche ones like fire service AI, I set up a daily feed […]
ABCD Rotation (best viewed on desktop/tablet) The Prompt: Build a monthly ABCD duty calendar: split A/B/C/D into A1–A4, B1–B4, C1–C4, D1-D4; Use the safe debit mapping (A day gets C#, B day gets D#, C day gets A#, D day gets B#) so no one ever works 48 straight. Show a 16-day rotation string.
How I Built My Automated Lead Magnet System with Zapier, Google, and WordPress One of the most powerful ways to grow an email list (and eventually, revenue) is by giving away a valuable free resource. In my case, it’s a free PDF guide to ChatGPT. But instead of manually sending it out every time
Building My First AI Digital Product (and What I Learned Along the Way) Today was a big milestone for Ask Lucy — I built my first digital download: a Beginner’s Guide to ChatGPT. It’s a free one-page PDF packed with value, designed to teach people how to start using AI the right way. Here’s how
From Idea to Icon: How We Designed Lucy’s Logo From Scratch Designing a logo isn’t just about making something that looks cool — it’s about creating a visual identity that works everywhere: on a website, social media, business cards, or even a hoodie. When I set out to design the logo for Lucy, I wanted
What I Learned Setting Up My First Zapier Workflow (and Mistakes to Avoid) If there’s one thing I’ve learned while building Ask Lucy — my AI + automation side hustle — it’s that automation always looks easy in the promo video. The reality? It’s a little more like rewiring your house with the lights off.
Beyond the Hype: How We’re Building a Real-World AI Business (And You Can, Too) Introduction If you’re like me, you’ve heard a lot of talk about AI. The headlines are full of buzzwords, but for a fire service captain or a small business owner, it can all feel a bit out of reach. My
