Mastering Automation with n8n

Go With The Flow #1: Mastering N8N Automation with Visual Workflows

📅 June 25, 2025 | ⏱️ 40 minutes | 🎙️ Danny McMillan & Dorian Gorski

Live automation showcase featuring real-time N8N workflow building, Replit app development, and practical implementation strategies for Amazon sellers looking to streamline their operations through visual automation tools.

🎙️ Host: Danny McMillan - Founder Seller Sessions, Co-founder Databrill, Amazon ranking specialist

🎯 Guest: Dorian Gorski - Main image specialist, CEO Keplo.com, N8N automation expert | LinkedIn

📋 Episode Summary

In this inaugural episode of "Go With The Flow," Danny McMillan welcomes Dorian Gorski for an in-depth exploration of N8N automation workflows and no-code app development. Dorian shares his rapid journey from N8N newcomer to advanced workflow builder, demonstrating how Amazon sellers can automate complex processes without extensive coding knowledge.

The conversation showcases real-time workflow building, from simple email automation to sophisticated Amazon data scraping and analysis systems. Dorian demonstrates his approach to combining N8N's visual workflow system with Replit's AI-powered app development, creating full-stack applications that handle everything from image transformation to review analysis.

Danny introduces his custom flow builder tool, designed to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business requirements. The discussion emphasizes the importance of planning and visual thinking in automation projects, showing how sellers can move from manual processes to scalable automated systems.

Key highlights include live demonstrations of image processing workflows, multi-platform content distribution systems, and the critical role of understanding your data transformation needs before building. Both hosts stress the value of starting simple, learning core concepts, and gradually building complexity while maintaining clear documentation for team handoffs.

⚡ Key Takeaways

• Start Simple Strategy: Begin with basic workflows like email sending and data processing to build confidence before tackling complex automations

• Visual Planning First: Map out your automation process visually before building - understand data flow from input to output to avoid costly rebuilds

• N8N + Replit Power Combo: Combine N8N's workflow logic with Replit's front-end capabilities to create full-stack applications without deep coding knowledge

• AI-Assisted Debugging: Use Claude to troubleshoot N8N workflows by uploading JSON files and getting specific guidance on connection issues and node optimization

• Token Management Critical: Monitor conversation limits in AI tools - complex builds can consume significant resources, plan accordingly with modular approaches

• Documentation Drives Success: Create clear handoff documents and visual workflows to enable team collaboration and reduce dependency on individual knowledge

• Business Process Understanding: Focus on understanding what you want to automate rather than getting lost in technical complexity - the process clarity determines automation success

🎬 Chapter Markers Time Chapter Description 00:00 Introduction to Automation Danny introduces new show format and welcomes Dorian 01:17 Dorian's N8N Journey How Dorian mastered N8N workflows in just one month 04:03 Building Simple Workflows Live demonstration of basic image processing automation 08:40 N8N + Replit Integration Combining workflow logic with front-end app development 10:58 Understanding Automation Processes The importance of planning before building workflows 12:51 Visual Workflow Creation Danny's flow builder tool for non-technical planning 20:13 Multi-Platform Content Pipeline Expanding from podcast transcripts to social media content 31:15 Planning and Organization Structured approach to automation project management 34:50 Design Systems Implementation Building consistent interfaces and handoff documentation 38:00 Learning and Implementation Best practices for getting started with automation tools 🛠️ Resources Mentioned 🔧 Automation Tools & Platforms

• N8N: Visual workflow automation platform | n8n.io
• Replit: AI-powered coding platform for app development | replit.com
• Claude: AI assistant for debugging and workflow optimization | claude.ai
• Make.com: Alternative automation platform mentioned
• Zapier: Workflow automation alternative

📚 Development Resources

• N8N Documentation: Comprehensive guides and node references
• N8N Chat: Built-in AI assistant for workflow suggestions
• Upwork: Platform for hiring developers for automation projects

🔗 Guest Links

• Dorian Gorski LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dorian-gorski-14503280
• Keplo.com: Dorian's main image optimization company
• AI Club for Amazon: Dorian's community for automation questions

📖 Seller Sessions Resources

• CURV Design System: Danny's tool design framework mentioned
• Flow Builder Tool: Danny's visual workflow planning system
• Engineering Handoff Templates: Project documentation systems

🎯 Technical Insights N8N Best Practices Demonstrated

• Node Connection Logic: Understanding data flow between workflow components
• Error Handling: Using gates and validation to prevent workflow failures
• JSON Export/Import: Sharing workflows and debugging with AI assistance
• Modular Building: Starting with core functionality before adding features

Integration Strategies

• API Connections: Linking N8N workflows to external services
• File Processing: Handling uploads and data transformation
• Multi-Platform Distribution: Automating content across social channels
• Quality Gates: Implementing checks to prevent expensive rebuilds

Development Workflow

1. Process Mapping: Visual planning before technical implementation
2. Prototype Building: Start with simple, working versions
3. Iterative Development: Add complexity gradually with testing
4. Documentation: Create handoff materials for team collaboration
5. Deployment: Move from development to production environments

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• Next Tuesday 4PM UK: Broad Match with Danny McMillan & Adam "Heist" Runquist
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📝 Episode Transcript

Full transcript available on request for accessibility and detailed reference.

Keywords: N8N automation, workflow building, Replit development, Amazon seller tools, visual automation, no-code development, process optimization, AI-assisted debugging, workflow planning, automation strategy