Speaking & Workshops

Practical talks on AI and business improvement.

Workshops, keynotes, and training sessions built for business owners and operators — not technologists. The goal is simple: audiences walk out with clear, useful ideas they can act on right away.

Available across Florida and remote · Custom topics welcome · Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay

Dan Harrison presenting a small business AI workshop

What audiences get

  • Plain English. No jargon, no buzzwords, no fluff.
  • Practical. Audiences leave with ideas they can use that week.
  • Tailored. Content is shaped to the audience and the host's goals.
  • Respectful of time. No padded slides, no off-topic detours.
Signature Topics

Sessions built around real decisions owners face.

Each topic can be delivered as a short keynote, a working workshop, or a full-day training — shaped to the audience and the outcome you want.

AI for Business Owners — What's Real, What's Hype

A grounded, jargon-free look at where AI actually helps owners save time, improve communication, and reduce repetitive work — and where the noise isn't worth chasing.

Best fit

Best for owner groups, chambers, and industry associations.

Operational Improvement That Actually Sticks

Why most process improvement fails — and the simple structure that helps teams actually adopt change without burning out.

Best fit

Best for leadership teams and operations-heavy organizations.

Financial Clarity for Non-Finance Leaders

The handful of numbers most owners and managers should actually be watching — and how to turn them into weekly decisions instead of monthly surprises.

Best fit

Best for owner forums, GMs, and department leaders.

Building a Business That Doesn't Need You in the Room

Practical ways owners can step out of the day-to-day without things falling apart — roles, rhythms, and the simple tools that hold it together.

Best fit

Best for established small businesses and owner peer groups.

Formats

Pick the format that fits your audience.

From a focused keynote to a working full-day session — the structure is shaped to the goal, not the other way around.

Keynote

30–60 minutes

Energetic, practical talks built around a specific audience and the decisions they're actually facing.

Half-Day Workshop

2–4 hours

Interactive working session — concepts plus exercises your team or group can apply immediately.

Full-Day Training

Full day

Deeper dive for teams ready to translate the ideas into real workflows and next steps.

Custom Session

Shaped to fit

Built around your audience, your industry, and the outcome the host actually wants.

Who It's For

Built for the rooms owners and operators are actually in.

Business owner groups and peer forums
Chambers of commerce and trade associations
Industry conferences and annual meetings
Leadership teams and management offsites
Local business communities and networking groups
Education and continuing-learning programs
Book a Session

Bring practical AI and business improvement to your audience.

Tell us about your event, audience, and goals — we'll come back with a tailored session that fits. Custom topics are welcome.

Logistics

  • Based in Sarasota, Florida. Available throughout Florida and remote nationwide.
  • Booking typically 4–8 weeks ahead. Shorter timelines considered when possible.
  • Sessions tailored to the host's audience and goals — no canned decks.