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FM reinvents business through the power of custom software and AI. Learn more at buildfm.com
Tiny teams, big results. 2-3 subject matter experts can run circles around the typical teams of traditional consulting firms. Accelerate these teams with expert AI usage and the results are exponential.
November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
For those in the Atlanta area, our workshop is coming up soon. Learn how professional digital product teams are reinventing their workflows with AI to deliver faster and better. This is a hands on workshop taking place at Atlanta Tech Village on Nov 5. Join us!

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From Prompt to Product
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques for building digital products.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We have published a helpful guide for the small and mid sized business owner about how to measure the ROI of AI.

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Building Measurable ROI from Artificial Intelligence in 2025
In 2025, artificial intelligence has crossed a critical threshold. It's no longer experimental technology reserved for tech giants—it's an operational necessity for businesses of every size.
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October 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Join us at our in-person training event on Sept 4 in Atlanta, GA. FM and our Virtuosos community have invited AD Slaton to teach a hands-on course using Claude Code and spec-driven development.

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Mastering Agentic Workflows With Claude Code · Luma
About This Workshop As a software engineer, you're already feeling the pressure to adapt to AI-driven development. But random ChatGPT prompts and basic copilot…
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August 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Version control your n8n workflows by exporting JSON files. This simple backup strategy prevents losing complex automation setups.
July 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Content creation speed increases without sacrificing brand alignment when your LLM understands your style guidelines inherently.
July 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Error handling in n8n saves more time than perfect initial setup. Build workflows that gracefully handle API failures and data inconsistencies.
July 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Start simple with n8n workflows. Connect two tools first, then gradually add complexity as you understand the data flow.
July 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Training data quality matters more than quantity. A well-curated dataset of your best content outperforms generic training on massive scales.
July 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Brand voice consistency across channels becomes automatic when your fine-tuned model powers content generation everywhere.
July 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Fine-tuning reduces the need for extensive prompt engineering. The model already knows how you communicate.
July 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Scalability becomes predictable with custom software. You control the architecture decisions that determine future growth capacity.
July 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Webhook triggers in n8n eliminate polling delays. Real-time data processing improves user experience and reduces server load.
July 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Data ownership matters more than convenience. Custom solutions keep your business intelligence in-house and under your control.
July 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Fine-tuned models handle industry-specific terminology and concepts better than general-purpose alternatives.
July 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Your competitive advantage shouldn't depend on using the same tools as everyone else. Custom software creates unique business capabilities.
July 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We are getting the Virtuosos community off the ground. Read the launch announcement below to learn more and join us at virtuosos.dev.

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Announcing the Virtuosos Community
The Virtuosos community is a new community for product managers, UX designers, design professionals, and engineers who are ready to pioneer the future of how digital products are built.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Licensing costs for multiple SaaS tools often exceed the investment in custom software that consolidates functionality under one roof.
July 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Customer service quality improves when AI responses reflect your company's specific tone, values, and knowledge base.
July 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Integration headaches disappear when your software is built to connect with your existing systems from day one.
July 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Off-the-shelf software forces your business processes to conform to someone else's assumptions. Custom software adapts to how you actually work.
July 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Workflow efficiency improves dramatically when software matches your team's natural processes instead of forcing them to learn new ones.
July 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Marketing attribution gets messy fast. AI automation tracks customer interactions across channels, providing clear ROI insights without manual data compilation.
July 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Generic AI responses sound generic. Fine-tuned models trained on your brand voice maintain consistency across all automated content.
July 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM