Turn everyday tasks into automated wins.
Learn how to boost creativity, save time, and simplify your daily grind minus the tech overwhelm.
This one-hour crash course shows small business owners how to use AI in real life not just in theory. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to use AI to make more money, save time, and cut out the boring, repetitive work that slows you down.
The session is led by Dustin Haisler, an entrepreneur, former city CIO, and all-around tech innovator. He’s helped governments, startups, and businesses figure out how to use new technology faster and smarter. Today, he’s the Chief AI Officer and U.S. General Manager at Darwin AI, a company focused on safe and smart AI systems. You can check out more about him at DustinHaisler.com.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a simple AI game plan you can start using right away, plus a list of tools that actually make sense for small businesses (not just big tech companies).
Here’s what we’ll cover:
What AI actually is (explained without the confusing tech jargon).
How to use AI for sales and marketing like finding leads, writing messages, creating content, and understanding customers better.
Real tools people use every day for writing, research, design, scheduling, customer support, and automation.
How to create your own custom GPTs to do repeat tasks and help with customer interactions.
A live Q&A where you can ask anything.
This workshop is designed to be useful, no-pressure, and fun so you leave feeling confident and ready to put AI to work in your business.
Instructor: Dustin Haisler
Tuition: FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - Registration Required
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: THIS IS A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. Once you register for the event you will receive an email with details to access the webinar.
FAQs
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact info@bigaustin.org or call our offices at (512) 928-8010
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