ai skills labs
In 2026, we are rolling out two no-fluff, hands-on AI workshops built specifically for small and midsized business owners who are tired of buzzwords and want real, usable skills. Led by Audrey Kerchner - AI consultant and strategist - these sessions cut through the hype and show business owners exactly how to put AI to work inside their operations. Every exercise is practical, guided, and focused on solving real problems that owners deal with every day.
Participants won’t sit back and listen - they will build, test, and implement as they go. By the end of each workshop, attendees walk out with ready-to-use prompts, clear AI strategies, and a stronger understanding of how to streamline tasks, improve output, and reclaim their time. It’s the kind of forward-thinking, roll-up-your-sleeves training that respects the way business has always been built: through real work, real tools, and real results that matter the moment you get back to the office.
These workshops will be limited to 25 total participants to ensure that instructor can attend to everyone. Each participant must bring a laptop with access to the latest AI tools in order to participate in the hands-on portions.
WHAT IS AI SKILLS LABs
PART 1: STRATEGY + SMART PROMPTS
Thursday, January 15th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
AI SKILLS LAB: The Hands-On Workshop Built for Small & Midsized Business Owners
Overview:
Get hands-on practice using AI as a practical assistant for your small or midsized business - no tech background required.
Build your own custom, ready-to-use prompt using the RICON framework through step-by-step, guided exercises.
Identify real tasks inside your business that AI can take over immediately through interactive, real-time activities.
Learn safe, simple ways to use AI while hands-on with tools, ensuring your data and intellectual property stay protected.
Walk away with practical skills you’ve already used in the room, giving you confidence to apply AI the moment you leave.
PART 1: STRATEGY + SMART PROMPTS
Thursday, January 29th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
AI SKILLS LAB: The Hands-On Workshop for Small & Midsized Business Owners Ready to Build AI Agents
**You must register and attend Part 1 before you can do Part 2.
Overview:
Participate in hands-on mapping exercises to uncover where AI agents can automate repetitive work in your business.
Get in-the-platform, guided instruction inside Make.com as you build automations step by step—no coding needed.
Create your first fully functioning AI agent right in the workshop, connected to tools you already use.
Explore real-world examples and then replicate similar automations yourself through guided practice.
Leave with skills you’ve actively tested, plus a working AI agent you can continue to refine and expand.
Audrey Kerchner - AI Consultant | Chief Strategist | AI Keynote Speaker
Audrey Kerchner specializes in helping small and midsized business owners go from “I want to use AI, but I don’t know where to start” to actually building and running AI-powered systems that work.
As the founder of Inkyma, Audrey has helped countless leaders streamline their operations by guiding them through hands-on exercises, real workflow automation, and practical frameworks that make AI accessible - regardless of background or technical ability.
Her approach is simple, clear, and results-driven: show business owners exactly what to do, walk with them through the process, and empower them to use AI confidently long after the workshop ends.
