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Corey puts two leading agentic AI tools head-to-head in a real-world showdown. He tests Perplexity Computer ($200/month) against Manus ($20/month) across three practical use cases: multi-source research with website deployment, connected app integrations with Google Workspace, and data collection with visualization. You'll see exactly how each tool performs on speed, accuracy, output quality, and which one earns Corey's recommendation for 2026.Join the Build With AI community waitlist: https://return-my-time.kit.com/1bd2720397• Perplexity Computer completed tasks 5-10x faster than Manus across most tests — finishing in 60 seconds what took Manus 10 minutes • Both tools nailed data accuracy when researching AI startup funding, pulling identical figures from TechCrunch • Perplexity's Google Workspace integration produced cleaner, properly formatted deliverables (tables, headers, structured docs) while Manus output jumbled text• For website deployment, Manus actually had slightly better UI design — but both successfully created shareable public URLs • When stuck, Perplexity self-corrected and found the data; it recovered gracefully from errors • ClickUp was recommended by both tools as best value for project management pricing ($12/user/month for Business plan) • Perplexity Computer wins overall for speed, output quality, and cleaner UI despite the 10x higher price tagTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and test overview 00:30 - Pricing comparison ($200 vs $20 plans) 01:00 - Test 1: Multi-source research + website deployment14:04 - Test 1 results: Speed comparison (2 min vs 10 min)16:25 - Website design comparison18:30 - Test 2: Gmail + Calendar + Google Docs integration27:14 - Test 2 results: Output quality comparison 29:40 - Perplexity's formatted table vs Manus' jumbled text 32:00 - Test 3: Data collection, analysis, and visualization 39:30 - Test 3 results: Bar charts and pricing spreadsheets 41:52 - Final verdict and recommendationLinks Mentioned: Perplexity Computer vs Claude Cowork: https://youtu.be/_s0ymvl6vNc• Perplexity Computer: https://perplexity.ai/ • Manus: https://manus.im/

What if you could go from a blank folder to a fully functional competitive research tool complete with scoring rubrics, interactive dashboards, and repeatable skills—in under an hour? In this episode, marketing veteran Adam Sandler (yes, that's his real name) shares his screen and builds the entire workflow live using a real-world use case: finding distressed wedding venues in North Carolina for a friend's acquisition business. No coding. No technical background. Just Claude Code, plain English, and a process that any knowledge worker can replicate.Check Adam's youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ViableEdge

Nick Spisak, a 15-year software veteran turned AI entrepreneur, walks through the complete OpenClaw setup for non-technical users. You'll learn how to install your first instance, give it skills that read documentation for you, and troubleshoot any issue using natural language. Nick even gives away his "OpenClaw Prime" skill that turns any coding agent into an OpenClaw expert, plus a visual step-by-step diagram.• OpenClaw Prime Skill: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/f1f13dee60• Excalidraw Setup Diagram: https://corey-ganim.kit.com/ab1cc7ab21Key Takeaways:• Build a skill that reads the docs so you don't have to. Nick's "OpenClaw Prime" skill makes Claude Code or Codex an instant OpenClaw expert.• Troubleshooting works 100% of the time. Point your coding agent at your OpenClaw files, describe the issue in plain English, and let it fix itself.• Skills are portable across models. Write it once for Codex, ask AI to convert it for Claude Code or Gemini.• Spend 90% of your time in planning mode. Use Shift+Tab to enter plan mode and remove assumptions before execution.• Real business use case: AI receptionist. Set up OpenClaw on WhatsApp to respond to leads while you're on a job site. One extra $10K roofing lead pays for the whole system.• Telegram is the easiest platform to connect. Message the Bot Father, get your token, plug it into OpenClaw.• Customize your agent's personality via the Soul file. Make it concise, opinionated, and aligned with how you work.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and what you'll learn01:02 - Using Claude Cowork + Excalidraw for planning03:46 - WhisperFlow: talk to your terminal with natural language06:30 - OpenClaw Prime skill explained08:41 - Why skills teach AI to "fish" (not just follow tutorials)11:02 - Live troubleshooting demo: bringing Annie back online13:44 - Claude Code vs Codex (skills are portable)16:44 - Planning vs execution mode (the 90/10 rule)19:21 - Real business use cases: AI receptionist for contractors23:28 - 100% success rate troubleshooting (even with no code experience)25:13 - Walkthrough of the Excalidraw setup diagram27:16 - Setting up Telegram (easiest platform)28:51 - Soul file and agent identity customization30:26 - Wrap up and where to get free resourcesLinks & Resources Mentioned:• OpenClaw Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai• Claude Cowork: https://claude.ai• WhisperFlow: https://whisperflow.com• Ghost TTY (Terminal): https://ghostty.orgEnjoyed this episode?→ Subscribe and leave a review to help others discover the show→ Join the Build with AI Community waitlist: https://return-my-time.kit.com/1bd2720397

Tom Nassr, co-founder and CEO of X-Ray, walks us through building a Zapier Agent from scratch in under 10 minutes. He demonstrates a practical use case: creating an AI agent that scans Gmail for specific emails and delivers a weekly summary to Slack. You'll learn the key difference between Zapier Agents and traditional Zaps, when to use each, and how to think about deterministic vs. non-deterministic automation.Check Tom's youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@xrayautomation Resources Mentioned: • Zapier: https://zapier.com/• X-Ray Website: https://xray.tech/ • X-Ray Search Tool (free): https://search.xray.tech/

In this episode I put two of the hottest AI agent tools head-to-head: Perplexity Computer ($200/mo) vs. Claude Cowork ($20/mo). After running both through three identical real-world tasks, he reveals which tool delivers better outputs, which one goes above and beyond, and whether the 10x price difference is actually justified. Spoiler: the winner might surprise you.Grab the Google doc with the 3 test cases + full prompts here: https://return-my-time.kit.com/389d61df6aTools Mentioned:• Perplexity Computer (Max plan): $200/mo - perplexity.ai• Claude Cowork (Pro plan): $20/mo - claude.ai• Zoho Invoice: zoho.com/invoice• Invoice Ninja: invoiceninja.com• Invoice Sherpa: invoicesherpa.com

Craig Hewitt, founder of the 7-figure SaaS Castos, breaks down how he uses Claude Code to run his entire content marketing operation. Despite not being a developer, Craig built his first Claude Code project in 45 minutes while waiting outside his son's basketball practice. In this episode, he walks through the exact system he uses, demonstrates live builds, and shares his free, open-source SEO Machine project that anyone can download and use today.YouTube: youtube.com/@thecraighewitt

Paul Noon ( aka The AI Professor) joins the show to give a full under-the-hood walkthrough of Google's NotebookLM. Paul's been using this tool daily in his business and personal life, and he breaks down exactly how it works, why it's different from ChatGPT or Gemini, and the real-world use cases that make it a must-have for any business owner. The best part? It's completely free.This episode was inspired by Paul's viral "Top 25 NotebookLM Tips" video on YouTube — this is the deeper dive.Check Paul’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfessor-AI

In this episode, Corey talks with AI automation strategist Ashley Gross about how businesses can build an AI agent that engages website visitors, answers questions, and books demos around the clock. Ashley walks through the workflow behind her own implementation — from capturing conversation data to syncing with CRM tools — and shares how automation helped her reclaim time and tie AI initiatives directly to revenue. They discuss practical ways small business owners can start using AI, including training agents on SOPs, integrating with existing tech stacks, and focusing on high-impact use cases first. The conversation also explores common mistakes to avoid, such as overwhelming agents with too much data, and how AI insights can inform content and marketing strategy. Grab Ashley's plug-and-play n8n blueprint free → https://return-my-time.kit.com/6e041f7506

Ryan Doser breaks down the AI tools he actually uses daily after testing hundreds of options. With 10+ years in marketing and 31,000+ YouTube subscribers, Ryan cuts through the noise to share what's worth your time and why 95% of AI tools are just white-labeled wrappers you don't need. Check Ryan's you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RyanDoserAI

Mark Kashef joins the show to demo Claude Cowork and break down how "skills" work compressed, reusable knowledge that Claude can invoke just-in-time without bloating your context window. We watch him build a PowerPoint presentation live using multiple AI agents and discuss how to get started with this powerful new tool.Mark Kashef joins the show to demo Claude Cowork and break down how "skills" work compressed, reusable knowledge that Claude can invoke just-in-time without bloating your context window. We watch him build a PowerPoint presentation live using multiple AI agents and discuss how to get started with this powerful new tool. YouTube: @Mark_Kashef

  In this conversation, Ritesh Verma shares his journey of building an AI app that garnered a $200,000 acquisition offer. He discusses his background in tech, the process of developing the app, understanding market needs, and the strategies he employed for customer acquisition and scaling the business. Ritesh emphasizes the importance of referrals, the app's value proposition for users, and provides insights into the acquisition process, highlighting the potential for lucrative outcomes in the software market. Take a look at Ritesh’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@rkumarv    

Alex Cinovoj grew his LinkedIn following from 500 to 33,000 in under 10 months—not by posting more, but by building smarter systems. In this hands-on episode, Alex shares his screen and walks through the exact Manus workflow he uses to wake up every morning with a curated industry report ready to turn into content. We also dig into his experience deploying 47 AI agents (half of which failed), why PDF-format content outperforms on LinkedIn, and his advice for overwhelmed business owners who don't know where to start with AI. If you want to see how someone actually builds and tests AI solutions in production—not just talks about them—this episode is for you. LinkedIn: Alex Cinovoj  

Brien Gearin breaks down the fundamental shift happening in local search: it's no longer about optimizing for Google—it's about building credibility signals that AI can actually find and trust. If your business isn't showing up when people ask ChatGPT or Claude for recommendations in your area, this episode explains exactly why (and what to do about it). Check Brien Gearing LinkedIn: Brien Gearin | LinkedIn

Most entrepreneurs think branding is a logo and a website. They're wrong. Patrick Hanlon, author of Primal Branding, breaks down the actual framework for building brands that create communities of fanatics—not just customers who'll ghost you for the next competitor. This is the 20th anniversary of Primal Branding, and the framework is more relevant today than when it was first published in 2006. We dig into the seven pieces of primal code, why having haters is actually essential to your brand, and how AI amplifies (but can't replace) human creativity in branding. If you're building something and want people who defend your brand instead of just buying from you, this conversation gives you the exact system. Explore Patrick’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451655312  

Steve Rolle went from civil engineering in the military to building a $50 million hospitality soap business—then sold it, became CEO of the merged company, and is now launching the next generation of hotel amenities with AI at the core. This conversation breaks down how he's using AI to disrupt an industry still running on fax machines, his framework for building businesses that operate without you, and his bold predictions about the future of work, robotics, and business margins. Steve’s YouTube channel is @rollewithsteve.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my entire 2026 marketing strategy—a flywheel system designed to ethically "steal" other people's audiences to grow your own. The best part? It runs on a stack of five completely free AI tools that automate most of the heavy lifting. If you're a time-strapped solopreneur tired of shouting into the void on social media, this strategy will show you how to leverage collaboration and strategic partnerships to explode your reach and authority in your niche. Test your AI knowledge in under 60 seconds — take the assessment at ReturnMyTime.com/quiz  

In this episode, I breaks down a real AI Tools Assessment completed for a local realtor, revealing the exact decision-making framework I use to prescribe AI solutions that actually get used. This isn't another "top 10 AI tools" video - it's a deep dive into the judgment calls that separate successful AI implementation from expensive tech graveyard additions. Vsit www.returnmytime.com/quiz to get a personalized AI action plan designed to level up your AI knowledge in as little as 60 seconds.    

95% of entrepreneurs are stuck at level one of AI mastery. In this episode, I break down the four distinct levels of AI expertise and provides a practical 90-day roadmap to reach level three—even if you're starting from scratch. This isn't about theory or hype. It's about building real, valuable skills that separate you from your competition.

Tired of starting from scratch every time you use AI? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to build a context profile—a structured knowledge package that teaches AI who you are, how you communicate, and the nuances of your work. No more generic outputs, no more repeating yourself. Just tailored responses every single time.   Download the free Context Profile Prompt in this link : https://corey-ganim.kit.com/7ae85c5bdf    

In this episode, I break down my complete strategy for achieving $50,000 per month in passive income by my 35th birthday (March 27, 2030).  I reveal my "Four Pillars" business ecosystem designed to make this astronomically ambitious goal not just possible, but extremely likely.   Grab the drawing shared in the screenshare here.   https://excalidraw.com/#json=y6K62GW7os9IqjxBo-JWO,1hW8aJ-yCAlKK_FcX2E3mA