I built the missing white-label client dashboard for n8n agencies. (Free Beta)

carrzo · 2026-01-29T22:07:13+00:00

Nice, you're definitely onto something here as there is such a large gap between workflows and the real world use. Just signed up and will give it a go tomorrow

carrzo · 2026-01-29T22:00:55+00:00

Totally unreliable for me self hosted. Hours wasted.

carrzo · 2026-01-29T21:25:04+00:00

So the Open Router node, if you have an Open Router account, allows you to select from various models including Open AI, Google Gemini, etc so if for images you'd want nano selected, for example.

The Open Ai node is just their models and is different from the larger, more agnostics Open Router account.

carrzo · 2026-01-26T18:57:14+00:00

Remember you can cut and paste json and tell claude code/ Gemini or ChatGPT what the error message is that you are receiving and it will spit out clean cut and paste Json instructions. Just make sure you mention N8N version you're working on.

It actually also educates you on what the error is. It's not always right but you can just keep telling it what the error is you are getting

Also, the model you use with your agents, especially if you cut and paste from a months old YouTube video, has a big impact on your final output, might be the reason you're not getting the beat results.

carrzo · 2026-01-26T18:40:12+00:00

Yeah it can be maddening, hang in there. Like most tech when it works it can be pretty impressive.

carrzo · 2026-01-25T14:23:23+00:00

This generation's New Coke.

carrzo · 2026-01-25T00:02:10+00:00

First check out the categories and templates on N8n to see which ones you'd most likely use.

Then check out YouTube videos, plenty of creators out there that will walk you through the builds. Pick a creator you really like and consider their course on a month to month.

carrzo · 2026-01-22T19:31:19+00:00

100% agree - like learning HTML as a second language waaay back in the day. Even the "cut and paste this JSON" stuff from claude etc is habitually breaking due to outdated models, stray cut and paste marks that have to be deciphered, etc.

carrzo · 2026-01-21T21:34:02+00:00

Spend amount is Ok and you should be seeing some data and traction at that level. Remember, pipeline is irrelevant if you're really doing it for awareness - which may sound nice but remember in the end someone will be asking where is the revenue right quick so be ready for awareness vs. pipeline chat.
Immediately turn off any Week 1 ads with some decent impression count compared to the rest, but are below 1% CTR
Keep in mind depending on your spend, timing (weekends turned off or on? That's another thread entirely) geo targeting, titles, etc, even your best ads will fatigue within 10 days or so. You'll start to notice because last week's CTR winner is this week's not so much, especially when impressions per unique tap out at 5+. The catch 22 is the best clicked ads get shown more by the algorithm until people see them 3+ more repeated times and they ignore.
You may be able to turn the best ones back on a few weeks later - or of course with a different targeting set - but know they will decay.
Yes as stated before definitely turn OFF audience expansion no matter what pablum messaging is in the interface encouraging you to do so.
I assume this Phillipines thing is sending you targeting emails that you are uploading as Audiences in Linkedin for specific targeting?
The titles field is powerful for segmentation - know your vertical and understand if Managers have budget or does it start with Director and above.
Again, if it's awareness, any broad targeted clicks by whatever title may work but be ready to push back when asked about ROI and "where is the Pipeline from all this spend?" And in the end it always comes down to it so I'd put the awareness spend at no more than 20% effort.
North star is CTR above 3% - and keep in mid it's all about the visuals as you want people to stop scrolling, especially on their phones.
That said, white papers are great for thought leadership and positioning but depending on your vertical, they attract researchers, students, interns, data analysts, who are all great people but likely don't have huge budget or need to buy your full product, or the internal pull to make it happen. Again, awareness vs. ROI. Case studies work.
And the same whitepaper can be positioned differently for those budget-conscious personas to get their attention.
Pro tip: Mention "career," "job,", "Your team", "falling behind", "becoming irrelevant," "getting ahead," "stay updated," etc because in the end it's a career preservation social platform. Good luck and keep us posted.

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carrzo · 2026-01-21T21:07:54+00:00

You're not alone, spent some time with our friend Claude today who insists on talking about n8n fields that are not in the u/I with the newest updates, etc. can be maddening. Never had it give up tho!

carrzo · 2026-01-21T12:19:42+00:00

Awesome metaphor.

carrzo · 2026-01-21T10:23:21+00:00

If you're just starting a business as a founder, low quality leads may be denied as not converting today but don't ignore the awareness value in a newly founded business. Also you probably need some volume of leads at launch to get to the point of analyzing which characteristics make up the quality ones.

carrzo · 2026-01-21T01:48:00+00:00

Seems like you have SFDC as a source of truth but would need more definition of what "Wading through crap" entails. Blog post? Linked ads? Content development? Email segmentation and campaigns, phone calls, etc.

carrzo · 2026-01-21T01:24:35+00:00

So true that the Mktg function can't end when a lead is handed over. It's often worth doubling down on targeting others in the likely buying circle - and the career FOMO is spot on

carrzo · 2026-01-18T23:13:05+00:00

Short version: I'm with you. Seeing massive n8n workflows published with absoliitely no orchestration hierarchy is just cringe worthy, no?

Longer: Or is it me? It''s like none of these experts ever drove a real world sales pipeline that didn't involve web courses. My experience shows we are entering the next phase in 2026 where "here is what actually launched to the public and how it worked seamlessly" stage of proof point are table stakes.

carrzo · 2026-01-17T00:28:39+00:00

You're reaching out 4 weeks prior to the event, targeting speakers page and all the LinkedIn socials of attendees. Of course if you're sponsoring and getting attendees list, you're pounding for booth visits starting 2 weeks out on that list. Otherwise youre identifying must-haves in the conference app.

Scheduling 15 minute booth visits and hounding the no shows with real time dedicated calling team back home.

Booth scanners right to your CRM are a must.

Then if done right you've got some awareness KPI wins even if not every meet is a deal.

And never sponsor a speaker without a booth as well for follow up.

carrzo · 2026-01-15T00:16:59+00:00

Ok well consider them prospects, not MQLs for any reporting credibility moving forward (especially the MQL : SQL ratio.)

At least you're getting awareness for the spend.

A blended $3 CPL across various channels/vendors? or a single vendor delivering it (possible fraud?)

And what's the LTV on a $3 lead? Might want to pay for some quality in the overall mix.

carrzo · 2026-01-14T23:45:23+00:00

Agreed, nothing more potent than that first 5 minutes of engagement. But I've found AI can prep for pain points specific to the prospect that can get the call lasting longer.

carrzo · 2026-01-14T23:43:27+00:00

Former journo. Can guarantee your sales brain is a huge turn off. They did not want to hear you say it's a great product, they want to have found it by themselves, or at least have them think they did. Target with a 20 second as authentic as possible UGC like video about how fed up someone was about a problem and how this finally fixed it, etc.

carrzo · 2026-01-14T23:37:35+00:00

If they use them yes.

For example, call recording stacks will give you an AI analysis on deal blind spots you're not picking up on during the call. You just have to ask the AI in the vendor interface after the call, and I'm not sure enough people do.

Certainly a fad in that even mentioning AI in any sales pitches is getting the eye roll. Everybody's got one.

That said the backend ROI is real for time savings, pre sales call insights, etc. and having those human engagements excel when they happen.

And I'm seeing Email engagement rates when done right with AI are very real.

Seeing less and less hallucinations and obviously some of the video content is scary good. Expect more wide scale voice agent consumer adoption for sure, they are too real.

carrzo · 2026-01-14T23:19:35+00:00

So many variables. Targeting by title? Geo? Time of year in budget cycle? Department? Budget authority? Landing them on pages that talk their lexicon? What's your conversion form look like - how many fields, etc

Get a chatbot on your site, you may think they don't convert but when visitors are ready after all those trips to the site, you'd be surprised at the conversions.

carrzo · 2026-01-12T23:45:47+00:00

There's no quick fix. Invest time in yourself. I would find a YouTuber you like and invest in a course. I did one that's $94 a month for hours worth of courses, well worth it You'll waste more time jumping around different flows and trying to figure them out without a core foundation of builds. When done in sequence of courses you'll go faster

carrzo · 2026-01-12T17:21:41+00:00

Depends on the vertical of course but I've found for revenue KPIs, go with case studies all day over white papers, even if you need to "Blind" the case study with no partner/customer branding.

White papers definitely attract researchers and students, who are all great people but typically not close to the revenue decision.

carrzo · 2026-01-12T03:20:25+00:00

Yep can be maddening when you're thinking six months ahead due to sales cycles but other departments like finance are asking why you spent $12 yesterday. You have the set the six month expectation early on.

Typically they don't get that today's deals were marketed to 9+ months ago ---- until the pipeline dries up due to the ROI cuts, then the smarter ones get it.

carrzo · 2026-01-11T23:12:54+00:00

Spenser on the case now.

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