Drowning in the AI Business Rabbit Hole.
Hey , I've been around the AI automation space for quite a while now. I've learned how to use n8n and built several automation workflows. At one point I switched to learning web design, but ended up dropping it. Looking back, I feel like I've just been jumping from one business model to another instead of committing to one.
Now I'm trying to make a long-term decision.
Do you think starting an AI automation business is still a good opportunity in 2026? Or is the market becoming too crowded or something?
I'm also seeing a lot of people talking about AI agents. Is it better to focus on building AI agents instead of traditional automations and workflows? If so, what kinds of agents or workflows are businesses actually willing to pay for?
The thing that's making this difficult is how fast AI is evolving. Every week it feels like there's a new tool, model, or trend, and I'm worried about investing months into something that becomes obsolete.
For those of you who are already running AI automation or AI agent businesses:
What services are getting the most demand?
If you were starting from scratch today, what would you focus on?
Would you specialize in automations, AI agents, or something else entirely?
Any advice for avoiding "shiny object syndrome" and actually building a sustainable business?
I'd really appreciate honest advice from people with real client experience rather than just opinions.