MAXICO LABS / APPLIED AI JOURNAL
Published guides, cases and technical breakdowns about applied AI, automation and digital systems.
THE JOURNAL
Browse published materials about implementation decisions, limitations and details to consider before launch.
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Read articleWe're announcing three ways to get a CRM for your content or TikTok agency: a ready-made template for ~$1600 (you own it, not rent it), custom work from $3000 (your own modules, auto-publishing), and a SaaS version on the way (subscription, no install). Here's who each option fits, and when to pick the template, the custom build, or wait for SaaS.
Read articleYour content agency runs video for dozens of clients, but everything lives in Google Sheets and chat threads? We break down which pains a purpose-built content-production CRM solves, what's inside (10 modules from a real case), and what it costs — from $1,600.
Read articleWhy a conversational bot brings 2–4x more leads than a static form, and which 4–6 questions truly qualify a lead.
Read articleAI agents already automate inquiries, conversations, lead qualification, and even CRM work. Here's how it works in practice, what it costs, and what you need to get started — a detailed breakdown based on a real case study.
Read articleThe AI automations that actually claw back agency hours: client reporting, content drafts, lead routing, onboarding. With honest time-saved benchmarks and a priority table.
Read articleWhich processes to automate first, how much it costs, who should own AI at your company, and when to expect results — we answer the most common questions business owners ask about AI in 2026.
Read articleWe break down when building a custom AI-powered CRM is genuinely more cost-effective than a SaaS platform, which features off-the-shelf tools can't offer, how to migrate from amoCRM or HubSpot without losing data, and what it actually costs.
Read articleAI receptionist ($99–300/mo) vs a human ($3–5k): a comparison table, the 62% missed-calls argument, and why a hybrid wins.
Read articleWhat an AI voice agent can and can't do, the ROI on missed calls, and why latency and a natural voice decide everything.
Read articleA practical breakdown of how to connect an AI agent to your website, CRM, or messaging apps, keep costs under control, and avoid the common implementation mistakes small and medium businesses run into.
Read articleOpenAI and its competitors have rolled out new analytics and cost-control features for enterprise AI tools. Here's what that means in practice, how to actually use these features, and what you should change right now.
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