An internship evolves into a revolution. Jacob’s childhood curiosity for dismantling gadgets morphed into building Zapier workflows that saved Vendasta over a million dollars. He faced skeptics, broke and rebuilt processes on purpose, and created a new “automation expert” role—proving how far relentless tinkering and smart automation can take you.

As a lifelong drummer turned CTO, Ben sees automation like keeping a beat. He started by automating phone calls for a fledgling startup and quickly moved to orchestrate end-to-end Zapier workflows. His systems saved time, boosted profits, and freed up weekly family days. Discover how syncing systems is just like maintaining the perfect groove.

From living in a car to leading IT at a $4B tech firm, Joe’s journey hinges on tiny automation wins. A former mechanic and firefighter, he built his first Zaps from a church parking lot—and never looked back. Through grit and a relentless focus on small victories, he transformed his life, tackled million-dollar challenges, and proved that internal breakthroughs matter most.