Make Agents vs. Classic Automation: The Truth About AI Workflows

The Scale Up Show

Jun 25, 2025•18 min•Ep. 505

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Episode description

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In this conversation, Ryan Staley and Tom Andrews discuss the capabilities and challenges of Make.com and its new agent features. Tom shares insights on how Make.com integrates various systems for automation, the importance of automation skills over AI agents, and the learning resources available for those interested in mastering the platform. They also explore the limitations of current AI agents and speculate on the future of automation technology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Make.com and AI Agents
02:36 Exploring Make.com Agents and Automations
05:15 The Value of Automation vs. Agents
08:19 Learning Paths and Resources for Make.com
11:12 Challenges and Limitations of Current Agent Technology
13:35 Future of Automation and AI Integration

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