Join Our New Automation Community on Discord

Mike Holownych
#community #announcement #discord #n8n

I have an announcement that I’m genuinely excited about.

After years of getting emails, comments, and DMs asking for help with n8n workflows, I’ve decided to create something I should have built a long time ago:

A dedicated community for automation enthusiasts.

Why Discord?

You might be wondering: “Another Discord server? Really?”

Here’s the thing—I tried every other option:

  • Email is great for newsletters, but terrible for conversations
  • Comments on blog posts get buried and hard to search
  • LinkedIn/Twitter are noisy and ephemeral
  • Slack feels too corporate and expensive for communities
  • Forums feel outdated and require yet another login

Discord hits the sweet spot:

  • ✓ Real-time conversations when you need help
  • ✓ Organized channels by topic
  • ✓ Searchable message history
  • ✓ Free forever (no paywalls)
  • ✓ Mobile app + desktop + web
  • ✓ Great for async communication (not everyone’s online 24/7)

What You’ll Get

1. Direct Access to Me

I’m committing to:

  • Weekly Q&A sessions (live, every Tuesday)
  • 2-3 check-ins per day in #ask-mike
  • Workflow reviews when you share in #feedback-requests

No more waiting days for email responses. Ask in Discord, get answers in hours (sometimes minutes).

2. A Library of Working Workflows

The community already has 100+ tested workflows ready to import:

  • Email automation sequences
  • Sales pipeline automation
  • E-commerce order processing
  • Social media scheduling
  • Data analytics and reporting
  • Customer support workflows

All with JSON exports. Just download, import to n8n, and adapt to your needs.

3. Help From Real People

Look, I know how frustrating it is to hit a wall at 11 PM debugging a webhook.

In this community, there are:

  • Experienced n8n users who’ve solved the same problems
  • Beginners asking the same questions you have
  • People in your industry facing similar challenges

No question is too basic. We have a dedicated #beginner-help channel where “dumb questions” don’t exist.

4. Exclusive Deals & Early Access

Community members get:

  • Exclusive DashNex discounts (beyond my regular affiliate offers)
  • Early access to new workflows before they hit the blog
  • First dibs on AppSumo/lifetime deals I find
  • Beta access to any tools I build in the future

Who This Is For

You’ll love this community if you:

  • Use n8n (or want to learn it)
  • Are tired of monthly SaaS subscriptions
  • Want to automate your business but don’t know where to start
  • Already automate but want to level up
  • Enjoy helping others and sharing knowledge
  • Believe automation should be accessible to everyone

You probably won’t fit if you:

  • Just want to promote your own products (we have rules against spam)
  • Expect instant answers 24/7 (it’s a community, not a helpdesk)
  • Aren’t willing to help others occasionally

The Community Values

Three simple rules:

  1. Be Respectful - Kindness goes a long way. We welcome all experience levels.
  2. Be Helpful - Share what you know. Answer when you can. Pay it forward.
  3. Be Professional - Stay on topic. No spam. Add value to every conversation.

Read the full Community Guidelines for details.

What Happens After You Join

Here’s your onboarding:

  1. Read #rules - Quick 2-minute read of community guidelines
  2. Introduce yourself in #introductions - Where are you from? What do you automate?
  3. Choose your roles in #role-selection - Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced, plus interests
  4. Ask your first question or share a workflow - Jump right in!

I’ll personally welcome you and answer any questions.

FAQ

Q: Is this free? A: Yes, 100% free forever. No premium tiers, no paywalls.

Q: Do I need to use Discord all the time? A: Nope! Check in when you need help or have something to share. Async is totally fine.

Q: What if I’m a complete beginner to n8n? A: Perfect! We have a #beginner-help channel specifically for you. Start with my getting started guide then ask questions in Discord.

Q: Can I promote my automation services? A: Light self-promotion is fine if you’re adding value (answer questions first!). See guidelines for details.

Q: Will you still write blog posts? A: Absolutely! The blog isn’t going anywhere. Discord is for conversations; the blog is for structured tutorials.

Q: What about DashNex? A: We have a dedicated #dashnex-support channel for setup help and questions.

Join Now

Ready to connect with automation enthusiasts?

Join the Discord Community →

It takes 30 seconds. No email required.

See you in there! 🚀


P.S. If you’re on the fence, just join and lurk for a week. You can leave anytime. But I have a feeling you’ll stick around once you see the quality of conversations happening.

P.P.S. Founding members (first 100) will get a special @Founder role and recognition. Just saying. 😉


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Have questions about the community? Reply in the comments or ask in #ask-mike on Discord!

MH

About Mike Holownych

I help entrepreneurs build self-running businesses with DashNex + automation. n8n automation expert specializing in e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and business systems.