Maker School by Nick Saraev

Maker School by Nick Saraev is a three-month program about building an automation consulting business. Its 218+ video lessons combine no-code workflow development with project building, outreach, pricing and agency operations.

The materials include Make.com and n8n templates, lead-generation scripts, documents, PDFs, spreadsheets and videos.

Automation and agency skills in Maker School

• Master Make.com and n8n to build production-ready automation workflows from scratch
• Develop a complete lead generation system that books 10+ discovery calls per week on autopilot
• Learn client acquisition frameworks to close your first $2,500+/month retainer within 90 days
• Apply AI integration techniques using ChatGPT and Claude to supercharge your automations
• Build productized automation services that generate recurring revenue without hourly billing
• Implement scaling systems to grow from solo consultant to 6-figure agency owner

What is Maker School?

Maker School brings technical automation training together with the business work involved in offering services to clients. The program moves from choosing a niche and building an initial workflow to acquiring clients, packaging services and establishing processes for an agency.

It is designed for people starting an automation consultancy as well as freelancers who want to add automation to their existing services. The practical work centers on building projects that address business workflows rather than learning tools in isolation.

How automation consulting works

An automation consultant identifies repetitive work within a business and designs workflows to handle it using tools such as Make.com and n8n. Projects can connect applications through APIs and webhooks, automate lead qualification or support follow-up and customer management.

The course also examines ways to package and price those services, including recurring maintenance and productized offers.

Maker School curriculum

The 12-week curriculum follows a sequence from foundational project work through client acquisition and agency operations.

Month 1: Foundations and a first project

Weeks 1–2 cover project ideas, niche selection and validating demand. Weeks 3–4 move into a first Make.com automation, workflow architecture and API fundamentals.

The month’s project deliverable is a production-ready automation.

Month 2: Systems and client acquisition

Weeks 5–6 introduce advanced Make.com patterns, n8n workflows and database integrations. Weeks 7–8 focus on lead-generation frameworks, cold outreach sequences and pricing strategies.

The stated deliverable is to book at least five discovery calls and close a first client.

Month 3: Scaling and revenue systems

Weeks 9–10 cover product launches, recurring revenue and productized services. Weeks 11–12 address hiring, delegation and standard operating procedures for moving beyond solo consulting.

The final deliverable focuses on building systems aimed at $10,000 or more in monthly revenue; this is a course goal, not a guaranteed result.

Technical skills and tools

The technical material includes Make.com, formerly Integromat, and n8n workflow development, including n8n self-hosting. Students work with API integrations and webhook architecture, as well as database connections.

AI integration topics include ChatGPT, Claude and custom models. The curriculum also covers lead scraping, CRM automation and database management with Airtable and Notion.

Who Maker School is designed for

The program is aimed at aspiring automation consultants, freelancers adding automation services, and developers interested in monetizing no-code or low-code skills. It also addresses entrepreneurs interested in AI-powered software or micro-tools and career changers prepared to spend roughly 8–10 hours a week on the program.

About Nick Saraev

Nick Saraev is an entrepreneur with more than seven years of experience building and scaling automation businesses. He founded Delegator, a productized automation agency serving clients in the US and Europe.

His background includes training more than 5,000 students through Maker School and his YouTube channel, which has over 150,000 subscribers. He holds project management certifications and has spoken at automation events, including Make.com community events.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Maker School?

Maker School is organized as a three-month program across 12 weeks, with 218+ video lessons and practical automation projects.

What tools does Maker School cover?

The curriculum covers Make.com, n8n, APIs, webhooks, Airtable and Notion. It also addresses AI integrations using ChatGPT, Claude and custom models.

Do I need coding experience?

The program introduces no-code automation consulting and does not require coding experience. It also covers API fundamentals and more advanced workflow architecture.

What materials are included?

The materials include videos, documents, PDFs and spreadsheets, along with Make.com and n8n templates and lead-generation scripts.