Send us a textThis episode is sponsored by https://seowriting.ai/ - Create SEO-optimized long-form content that actually ranks with their super pages feature. Use code HACKPODCAST for 25% off.---Tired of complex automation tools that break when you change one tiny detail? Fed up with spending hours debugging N8N workflows or paying premium prices for Zapier?In this episode, Aaron from Gumloop demonstrates LIVE how to build a sophisticated research assistant workflow that would take hours in other tools - completed in just 20 minutes using their AI-native automation platform.Best of all, Gumloop has an actually usable free forever plan so you can all try it for free.What makes Gumloop different:👉 AI-Native Design: Built assuming you'll use AI in your workflows👉 MCP Nodes: Describe what you want, get working integrations instantly👉 Free Forever Plan: 1,000 credits monthly, only pay for external AI calls👉 Visual Debugging: See exactly what's happening at each stepWatch Aaron prove that powerful automation doesn't require a computer science degree - perfect for business owners, sales teams, and anyone who found other tools too complex or expensive.CHAPTERS00:00 Automation Reality Check01:54 Platform Overview04:48 Pricing Breakdown07:20 Live Build Begins11:00 Data Source Setup16:00 MCP Node Demo22:00 Loop Mode Magic28:00 Report Generation32:00 Testing Process36:00 Interface Creation39:00 Customer Stories42:00 Internal Use Cases45:00 Future Outlook