5 Things You Can Automate This Week That Will Save You 10+ Hours

Here’s the reality: most business owners don’t need more tools.

They need to use the tools they already have in smarter ways.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed with the never-ending list of tasks in your business, this post is for you. Because here’s what I’ve seen over and over again with clients: automating just a handful of high-impact actions can save them 10–20 hours every single week. And they’re not even that hard to set up.

We’re not talking about building a massive, complicated system or becoming a tech wizard. These are simple automations that create space in your day, reduce stress, and help your business run smoother behind the scenes.

Ready to lighten your load? Here are 5 things you can automate this week—even if you’re tech-averse—and why they’ll make a huge difference.

1. Lead Magnet Delivery + Follow-Up

You’ve probably got a freebie (or two) floating around out there. A checklist, guide, quiz, video—something you created to attract new leads.

But what happens after someone opts in?

If your process looks like this:

They submit the form → you get an email → you remember to send it 3 days later… that’s not a system. That’s a bottleneck.

Here’s what we automate:

The moment someone submits your form, they get a warm, branded email with the lead magnet attached (or linked).

They’re tagged based on what they downloaded, so we know what they’re interested in.

They’re automatically added to a short 3–5 day nurture sequence that builds trust, shares your story, and guides them toward the next step (usually booking a call or checking out an offer).

This can be done with tools like ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, or MailerLite. If you’re already using one of these platforms, it’s just a matter of setting up one automation flow and a few emails.

Set it once. It runs forever. And you never forget to follow up again.

2. An Instant Response for New Inquiries

You know what creates trust instantly? A fast response.

When someone fills out your contact form, sends a DM, or replies to a lead magnet, they’re actively thinking about you. That’s the moment to engage—not 48 hours later when you finally have time.

A simple automation can:

Send a personal-feeling thank you message within minutes

Include a scheduling link or next step (so you’re not emailing back and forth for three days)

Share FAQs or a short “what to expect” video to ease objections

Tag them in your CRM so you can follow up if they don’t book

This can be done inside your email platform, ManyChat for DMs, or even with tools like HoneyBook or Dubsado if you’re managing services.

This one shift alone has saved clients dozens of hours each month—and increased conversions, too.

3. Schedule One Month of Content in One Sitting

If you’re showing up online daily without a plan, it’s probably draining you. Creating content in real-time is one of the biggest time (and energy) leaks I see.

The fix? Batch your content and schedule it out using a visual content planner + automation tools.

Here’s how I help clients automate this:

We plan out content themes for the month (based on goals or offers)

I help them generate 12–16 posts using AI to draft ideas, captions, and hooks

We plug everything into Canva and the Meta scheduler (or Metricool, Buffer, etc.)

Everything is scheduled to auto-publish at optimal times

Instead of logging into Instagram or Facebook every day and scrambling for what to say, it’s done in one focused session—and runs for 4+ weeks.

And yes, we can still leave room for spontaneous posts, but the core strategy is set and stress-free.

4. Create a Smart DM Follow-Up Flow

Ever have someone message you about an offer or freebie, and you forget to follow up?

It’s not because you’re flaky—it’s because you’re human. But in business, missed messages mean missed money.

That’s why I often help clients set up automated DM sequences using tools like ManyChat. You can:

Send an auto-response that acknowledges their interest (“So glad you grabbed the freebie!”)

Ask qualifying questions (“Are you looking for X, Y, or Z?”)

Share a link or free offer immediately

Tag them based on their answers for future follow-up

This works especially well for Instagram, where leads are often warm but timing is everything.

It also removes that pressure of trying to track every conversation manually. You’ll never again wonder, “Did I ever respond to that person?”

5. Internal Task Assignment + Workflow Automation

This one’s more behind-the-scenes, but it’s a game-changer—especially if you have a VA, a small team, or even a few contractors.

Instead of assigning tasks manually after each lead or sale, you can automate the entire internal workflow.

Here’s a basic example:

A new client signs a contract and submits their intake form.

That form triggers a workflow inside Notion or ClickUp.

The onboarding checklist is assigned to the appropriate team member (with deadlines).

Notifications are sent automatically, and files are pre-linked.

No more forgetting to add something to the to-do list. No more lost Google Docs or “I thought you sent that” moments. Just a clean system that runs without micromanaging.

I help clients build out this exact kind of workflow using tools like Notion, Make.com, Trello, or ClickUp, depending on what’s already in place.

It’s not just efficient—it’s empowering. Everyone knows what to do, and nothing slips through the cracks.

Bonus Tip: Track What’s Working—Then Automate That

Don’t build your systems around what should work. Build them around what already is.

If people are consistently opting in to a certain freebie, automate it.

If your DMs are driving interest in a service, automate that flow.

If you’re always getting the same questions in your inbox, build an AI Agent to answer them.

Automations don’t have to be big or complex. They just have to be built around real behavior, with real intention.

You Don’t Need More Time—You Need Smarter Systems

Imagine what it would feel like to wake up knowing your new leads were being welcomed, your content was already published, and your inbox was a little less overwhelming.

That’s what these five automations can do.

And once they’re in place, you’ll never want to go back.

🎯 Want help setting up your time-saving automations?

Book a Profit Accelerator Call and let’s buy back 10+ hours of your week—together.