Stop Using Email Rules (Do This Instead)

My inbox used to stress me out — not because of spam, but because everything felt important. Rules, folders, and labels help… until they don’t. Email isn’t predictable, context changes, and I found myself managing rules instead of actually focusing on what mattered. So instead of adding more filters, I built an AI agent that can actually read emails, make judgment calls, and explain every decision it makes. 🔗 Build this AI email agent yourself with Make. Get 1 month of Make Pro free: https://emailagent.kevinstratvert.com In this video, I’ll show you: - Why traditional email rules break down - How an AI agent decides whether an email needs action - When it prepares a draft reply vs. when it interrupts me - Why transparency is the key to trusting AI with real workflows This same pattern applies beyond email: support tickets, sales leads, internal requests — anywhere inputs are messy and judgment matters. Host: Kevin Stratvert Sponsor: Make 📚 RESOURCES 🔗 Build this AI email agent yourself with Make. Get 1 month of Make Pro free: https://emailagent.kevinstratvert.com 🔗 Step-by-step setup guide + prompts: 👉 https://1drv.ms/w/c/b09f9559f6a16b6c/IQB7uomvCBGpSZvVqqYHTycpAWSgWenLzDOuPtJ6mIcUHMI?e=ezRsTA ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Why my inbox felt overwhelming 1:00 – I built an AI agent instead 1:57 – What this email agent actually does 2:40 – How I built the agent step-by-step 4:25 – Watch the agent triage emails 5:58 – Inspect the agent’s reasoning 6:30 – Other use cases for AI agents 6:55 – Where AI agents actually make sense 7:29 – Final takeaway on inbox calm 📺 RELATED VIDEOS - Playlist with all my videos on Make: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKpQrBME6xI1bKQugyrBYnKx1A69Nuui 📩 NEWSLETTER - Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://newsletter.kevinstratvert.com 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME - Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstratvert/ - Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevstrat - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Stratvert-101912218227818 - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinstratvert - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstratvert/ 🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa ✅ 📋 Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr ✅ 💵 Quickbooks Online | https://bit.ly/intuitquickbooksonline ✅ 👥 Hubspot | https://hubspot.sjv.io/DKo6jb ✅ 📈 Semrush | https://bit.ly/semrush14dayfreetrial ✅ 🎥 Descript | https://get.descript.com/sf22jb63w2tx 🎒 MY COURSES - Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/ 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?sub_confirmation=1 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - Hit the THANKS button in any video! - Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #make #aiagent