What are your thoughts on coding an automation versus using tools like Make?
I think I already answered this in yesterday’s video, so check that for a detailed answer.
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I think I already answered this in yesterday’s video, so check that for a detailed answer.
You should focus on what you're best at and use that skill to make money. I don’t think coding is inherently better than no‑code tools, nor are no‑code tools inherently better than coding. They’re just tools—like sticks, pickaxes, or shovels—that let you get things done, and sometimes one is better suited for a particular task. In practice you can use almost any tool to achieve the same result. Clients don’t care about the underlying tech; they just want the outcome. So yes, you can code AI automations instead of using Make, and it’s fine either way.
Normally you create the automation inside the Scenario Builder, then schedule a kickoff call with the client. During the call you walk them through signing up for a Make.com account, often sharing your screen and guiding them step‑by‑step. Once they have their own Make.com environment, you can build the automation directly in that workspace. When the automation is ready, you deliver it within their environment, completing the hand‑off and turning the lead into an official client.
I wouldn't really do it. The value of coding is pretty low by the time you can build something worthwhile with Python. Models can handle most tasks via natural language. You can prompt GPT to write scripts. Still, learning programming concepts is useful to steer models. I'd suggest a few hours of a JavaScript tutorial on Codecademy rather than Python, because no‑code builders work better with JavaScript/Node. Take the first three or four hours, then focus on your no‑code skills. For your case, use Make, not Naden, and get your first few customers with this simple toolbox, plus some introductory JavaScript knowledge to understand JSON and basic syntax.
He became proficient by spending 4‑5 hours/day for weeks staring into the tool, reading docs, rebuilding flows, and leveraging prior Make.com experience. For beginners he recommends 80% of time on lead generation and 20% on learning the tool, and using his videos to accelerate the learning curve.