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SUMMARY:A New Growth Strategy Using AI in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Business owners are entering a year where traditional plans won't be enough. AI is reshaping\n\nhow companies attract customers\, deliver value\, and stay competitive. In this webinar\, you'll\n\nlearn how to update your growth strategy for 2026 by understanding what AI can do and what\n\nit can't.\n\nYou'll walk away with practical ways to use AI in marketing\, operations\, customer service\, and\n\ndecision-making. We'll break down how to evaluate tools\, avoid common mistakes\, and build a\n\nstrategy that supports real sales growth rather than chasing trends. This session is designed for\n\nowners who want clarity\, direction\, and a smarter plan for the new year.\n\n \n\nWhat you'll learn:\n\n  How AI is changing the way small businesses grow\n\n  Which tools support lead generation\, marketing\, and customer service\n\n  Where AI saves time\, money\, and resources\n\n  How to update your 2026 strategy so it works in real life\, not just on paper\n\n  Key risks to avoid when adopting AI\n\nWho should attend:\n\nThis session is ideal for small business owners\, solo entrepreneurs\, and leaders of growing\n\ncompanies who know their current strategy won't carry them into 2026. If you want clearer\n\ndirection\, better tools\, and a practical plan to improve sales\, operations\, and efficiency\, you'll\n\nbenefit from this workshop. It's especially valuable if you're curious about AI but want\n\nstraightforward guidance without the hype.\n\n \n\nThe Facilitator For This Event is Darlene M. Ziebell\, who is a serial entrepreneur and management consultant with more than\n\n30 years of experience launching\, scaling\, and turning around small and midsize businesses. She built four\n\ncompanies\, grew multiple ventures into 7- and 8-figure revenue\, and has advised over 20% of the\n\nFortune 1000. With an MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University\, she specializes in\n\nstrategic planning\, crisis management\, and helping owners create sustainable growth. Darlene\n\nteaches business owners how to build strong systems\, make smarter decisions\, and prepare their\n\ncompanies for the realities of modern competition.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">Business owners are entering a year where traditional plans won&rsquo\;t be enough. AI is reshaping</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">how companies attract customers\, deliver value\, and stay competitive. In this webinar\, you&rsquo\;ll</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">learn how to update your growth strategy for 2026 by understanding what AI can do&mdash\;and what</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">it can&rsquo\;t.</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">You&rsquo\;ll walk away with practical ways to use AI in marketing\, operations\, customer service\, and</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">decision-making. We&rsquo\;ll break down how to evaluate tools\, avoid common mistakes\, and build a</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">strategy that supports real sales growth rather than chasing trends. This session is designed for</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">owners who want clarity\, direction\, and a smarter plan for the new year.</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; font-weight: bolder\; margin: 0px\; line-height: 28px\;">What you&rsquo\;ll learn:</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&bull\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">How AI is changing the way small businesses grow</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&bull\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">Which tools support lead generation\, marketing\, and customer service</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&bull\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">Where AI saves time\, money\, and resources</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&bull\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">How to update your 2026 strategy so it works in real life\, not just on paper</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; 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border-color: currentcolor\; font-weight: bolder\; margin: 0px\; line-height: 28px\;">Who should attend:</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">This session is ideal for small business owners\, solo entrepreneurs\, and leaders of growing</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">companies who know their current strategy won&rsquo\;t carry them into 2026. If you want clearer</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">direction\, better tools\, and a practical plan to improve sales\, operations\, and efficiency\, you&rsquo\;ll</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">benefit from this workshop. It&rsquo\;s especially valuable if you&rsquo\;re curious about AI but want</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">straightforward guidance without the hype.</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;">&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">The Facilitator For This Event is Darlene M. Ziebell\, who is a serial entrepreneur and management consultant with more than</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">30 years of experience launching\, scaling\, and turning around small and midsize businesses. She built four</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">companies\, grew multiple ventures into 7- and 8-figure revenue\, and has advised over 20% of the</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">Fortune 1000. With an MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University\, she specializes in</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">strategic planning\, crisis management\, and helping owners create sustainable growth. Darlene</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">teaches business owners how to build strong systems\, make smarter decisions\, and prepare their</span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\; margin: 0px\; font-family: Lato\, Helvetica\, Arial\, &quot\;sans-serif&quot\;\; font-size: 20px\; line-height: 28px\; color: rgb(70\, 70\, 72)\; margin-block: 24px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; border-color: currentcolor\;">companies for the realities of modern competition.</span></p>\n
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