Hey there,

Welcome to this week's Digital Sprint Dispatch, where we're diving into Make.com automations, the latest AI developments, and another Brazilian beach for remote workers.

⚡ This Week's Quick Hits

• How I slashed client onboarding time by 87%

• OpenAI challenges Google with ChatGPT's new feature

• Discover Pipa: Brazil's hidden surfer paradise

• make.com spotlight: Building automated workflows that scale

💡 Weekly Workflows: Client Onboarding Automation

Have you ever spent hours setting up new client accounts and end up forgetting a folder somewhere along the way? I just transformed our 2-hour onboarding marathon into a 10-minute sprint. Here's what I built:

The Impact:

• ⚡ 87% reduction in setup time

• 📁 Zero manual folder creation

• 🤝 100% consistent client experience

• 📈 Real-time progress tracking

The System Components:

1. Smart Lead Processing

   • Instant forms, lead scoring, and tailored welcomes for every new client.

2. Documentation Simplified

   • Automatic folder setup, pre-filled templates, and a central resource hub.

3. Workflow Automation

   • Auto-scheduled tasks, real-time tracking, and team notifications.

→ Want this system? Reply with "Onboarding System" and we can make it happen.

🛠️ Tool of the Week: make.com

What it is: Enterprise-grade automation platform
Who it's for: Businesses ready to scale operations

Why Choose it:

• 🔄 Visual workflow builder

• 🔌 1,000+ app integrations

• 💰 Cost Effective

• 🚀 Enterprise-ready scaling

Pricing: Free plan available, scales with usage
Alternative: Zapier (simpler, higher price point)

Personal Take:

I think Make.com operates in a sweet spot:

• More powerful than Zapier

• More user-friendly than n8n

• Best price-to-feature ratio

• Perfect for growing businesses

Pro tip: Start with their templates and modify them to meet your needs. I built our entire onboarding system using make.com as the backbone.

🔥 Breaking News: ChatGPT Gets Real-Time Search

OpenAI just hit Google with a Haymaker: ChatGPT now has real-time search capabilities.

What This Means For You:

• 🎯 Live data access (news, stocks, sports)

• 🧠 Enhanced decision making

• 🔍 One-stop information hub

Early Impact:

• No more platform switching

• Reduced research time

• Up-to-the-minute accuracy

The big question: Is this the beginning of the end for traditional search engines? It might be to early to tell, but one thing's clear: the way we access information is evolving rapidly.

🌴 Remote Work Paradise: Pipa, Brazil

At a Glance

• 🏠 Cost of living: 800-1500 USD a month

• 🏄‍♂️ Vegan hippy surfer vibes

• 🌊 Cliff-backed beaches

• 🌴 Small town with an active young community

Why Pipa Now

• 🍽️ Plenty of restaurants and cafes

• 💰 Lower cost than major cities

• 🏄‍♂️ Surfable beaches

Consider Before Going

• 🛣️ Cramped streets

• ⚠️ Not ideal for those with limited mobility

📨 Let's Connect

What's your biggest automation challenge? Hit reply—I'll personally help you solve it.

Until next Thursday,
Tyler

(Founder @ digitalsprintstudio.com)

P.S. Did you know?

Iguanas, Monkeys and Dolphins oh my! Keep your eyes peeled when you're in Pipa, there's a good chance you'll see at least one of these three while you're there!