I talk a lot about the wrong ways to use AI. But a rainy weekend gave me a few free hours and two pet projects that I used Claude Cowork for— and the results actually impressed me.
The first: I used Claude to vibe-code a custom Obsidian theme from scratch. No CSS, no digging through the inspector — just a few prompts and some back-and-forth until it looked exactly the way I wanted.
The second: a Claude skill that plans trips for me end-to-end — packing list, budget, Todoist project, calendar entries, the works. It's now maybe my favorite thing I've ever built in Claude.
Does all of this sound interesting, but you’re not sure where to start with your systems? Grab the free Solopreneur Systems Starter Kit — including the trip planning skill from this episode — at streamlined.fm/kit
Links
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:28) - What AI is actually good at (and what it's not)
- (04:22) - Vibe-coding a custom Obsidian theme
- (11:00) - A Claude skill that plans trips end-to-end
- (17:42) - Wrap-up
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Streamlined Solopreneur helps overwhelmed coaches, consultants, and service providers build systems so their business doesn't depend on them.
Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy, with AI doing the tasks, not the thinking — to help you beat overwhelm, get your time back, and run your business without sacrificing the rest of your life, or your health.
Streamlined Solopreneur helps overwhelmed coaches, consultants, and service providers build systems so their business doesn't depend on them.
Each week, Joe Casabona shares one practical idea — a system, tool, or strategy, with AI doing the tasks, not the thinking — to help you beat overwhelm, get your time back, and run your business without sacrificing the rest of your life, or your health.
Looking for a place to start? Download the Solopreneur Systems Starter Kit: the 4 systems every solopreneur should have, the simplest way to set them up, plus the exact tools, automations, and AI prompts you need. No guessing. Get it free at https://streamlined.fm/kit.
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