Patrick Spychalski: From Clay to Kiln—Saving Clients Thousands of Hours with AI

12/09/2025 13 min

                    Patrick Spychalski: From Clay to Kiln—Saving Clients Thousands of Hours with AI

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Episode Synopsis


In this episode of the AI Chronicles podcast, host Kyle James speaks with Patrick Spychalski, founder of The Kiln, an agency focused on helping mid-market to enterprise companies implement AI effectively. They discuss the challenges businesses face in adopting AI, the unique capabilities of Clay as a workflow tool, and the future vision of The Kiln as a bespoke AI consulting agency.
 
Links:
 
The Kiln: thekiln.com
 
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Key Moments:

The Kiln specializes in helping companies implement AI efficiently.
AI can automate many manual tasks, creating significant time savings.
Clay is a powerful tool for lead sourcing and workflow automation.
Many companies struggle to discern valuable AI tools from noise.
The Kiln aims to be a custom AI consultant for businesses.
AI can generate substantial pipeline for companies.
Efficient workflows can save hundreds of hours weekly.
Understanding client needs is crucial for effective AI implementation.
The Kiln has generated billions in pipeline for clients.
AI tools should be tailored to specific business workflows.

Chapters
(00:00:00) - Introduction to AI in Marketing(00:02:56) - The Birth of The Kiln(00:05:37) - AI Implementation Challenges(00:08:25) - Understanding Clay vs. Other Tools(00:11:37) - Future of AI and The Kiln's Vision

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