As a mechanic with 15 years experience, not tech‑savvy, how steep is the learning curve for automation/AI work, and is it possible for me to succeed?

#194 · Adding $100,000/mo—"Skool Advisory" Strategy

As a mechanic with 15 years experience, not tech‑savvy, how steep is the learning curve for automation/AI work, and is it possible for me to succeed?

As a mechanic with 15 years’ experience and limited tech background, you’re technically competent enough if you can use social media, click buttons, and drag‑and‑drop. The learning curve isn’t easy—you’ll suck at first—but it’s absolutely possible. Look at others who have succeeded; if they can do it, you can too. Build foundational knowledge, expect early struggles, and improve over time.

learning curvemechanicautomation

Related answers

youtube ↗AI & Automation

Do you still recommend learning automation tools like Make or N8N right now, or is everything now about Claude code and AI agents for building an AI agency?

Yes, I still recommend learning tools like Make and N8N. The simplest way to get work as a total newbie is to sign up on platforms like Upwork and apply for jobs that require those tools. Learning N8N instantly opens a massive pool of jobs—there are dozens posted every hour. The same goes for Make.com, and even Claude Code has a market. Once you know the basics, you can pitch N8N, Make, or any other automation in your proposals. It doesn’t take long to become fluent; a 4‑to‑6‑hour course can get you up to speed. Think of it like unlocking new areas in a video game—the fog of war lifts after you spend a few hours studying the visual workflow. These tools are visual, so your brain can grasp them faster than raw code, and they also train you to think in systems, which later helps you prompt AI models like Claude. You don’t need a CS degree—just a few focused hours and you’ll have a marketable skill that feeds directly into AI agency work.

maken8nupworkautomation tools

youtube ↗Mindset

As an 18‑year‑old passionate about tech and AI, I’m stuck in self‑doubt about whether automation is real, if people will pay, and if this path is worth betting everything on; how did you push through doubt and lock in your path?

I don’t have everything figured out, and neither do the most successful people. At 18, committing to a path might only mean a few months of your life, not your whole adult life. Treat it as a season—give it an honest go, make something happen, or decide it’s not for you; that’s totally okay. The people who succeed see business as enjoyable play. You just need to push through until you get a positive result, which will dissolve the self‑doubt.

doubtautomationmindset

youtube ↗AI & Automation

How did you become an expert in automation tools (like Make.com), and how should a beginner split time between lead generation and learning the tool?

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.

automationlearningtime split

youtube ↗AI & Automation

If I want to catch up with what you're doing, where should I start? Is there a solid foundational video?

Start with the "80% Automation Basics" video – it's about 29 minutes and covers the high‑level concepts. Then watch the "How I Made $100,000 a Month as an AI Solopreneur" video for a concrete example. After that, check out the "Build a Profitable AI Business in 2025 for Beginners" video. Once you have the basics, you can dive into the NAND course or the Make.com tutorials to learn how to actually build software and automation solutions, and also watch the "How to Build and Scale an Automation Agency" video for agency‑specific guidance.

automationaivideo