​Networking Mixer + Expert Panel: How to Use AI to Win More Customers & Run Leaner

​Where is AI actually worth using in a local service businesses, and where is it just hype?

​For the 3rd installment of "Where Local Business Meets AI", we're bringing together local AI thought leaders and technology providers who can speak to what's actually working when local service businesses use AI: capturing and following up with leads, scheduling, back-office automation, content and marketing, hiring, and more. We'll also dig into the harder questions: what shouldn't you automate? Where does AI create more work instead of less? And how do you use technology without losing the personal relationships that make local businesses successful?

​Then stick around to meet 30–50 other local owners, operators, and technology partners, trade notes, and build relationships that can turn into referrals, partnerships, and new business.

​Who This Is For

​You'll fit right in if you own, operate, or provide technology services for local service business. That includes:

• ​Home services: contractors, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, cleaners

• ​Professional services: real estate, law, accounting, insurance, financial advising

• ​Health & wellness: dental, chiropractic, therapy, medical practices

• ​Personal care: salons, spas, barbers, fitness studios

• ​Food & hospitality: restaurants, cafés, caterers, event venues

• ​Auto, pet care, childcare, and other community-serving businesses

​Owners, founders, GMs, marketing leads, and senior team members all welcome.

​What You'll Walk Away With

• ​Practical AI ideas you can actually apply to your business

• ​Examples of how local businesses are using AI to win customers and reduce administrative work

• ​30–50 local owners and operators to trade notes with

• ​Honest answers about what works, what doesn't, and what's overhyped

• ​New referral, partnership, and client relationships

​We'll tackle questions like:

• ​What's the easiest AI win for a small business with a limited budget?

• ​Which repetitive tasks are actually worth automating?

• ​Can AI meaningfully improve lead response and conversion?

• ​Where are businesses wasting money on AI right now?

• ​What should you never hand over to AI in a relationship-driven business?

​Featured Panelists:

• ​KC Jorgensen - Founder @ Velvet Rook: KC provides AI-powered services for real estate agents and brokerages, helping them win more customers and work more efficiently.

• ​Gar Lee - Founder @ Clone Your Genius: Gar builds AI workflow automation that helps businesses eliminate repetitive work and operational bottlenecks.

• ​Eric Alayoubi - Founder @ Accelerate Marketing Strategy: Eric is a seasoned marketing executive who now runs an AI-powered marketing consultancy assisting businesses accelerate growth without the agency price tag.

​Schedule

• ​4:00 – 4:45 PM — Arrival, drinks, and open networking

• ​4:45 – 5:30 PM — Panel discussion

• ​5:30 – 7:00 PM — Mixer continues. Connect with presenters and peers

​Bring business cards. Bring questions. Bring a peer who should be in the room.

​Hosted By

• ​Craftpix: AI-powered marketing built for the trades, helping contractors get more jobs.

• ​Modern Sky Partners: AI and modern software helping local businesses out-compete much larger players.

​Light bites and drinks provided. Free to attend, but we're keeping the room intentionally small at 50 people so there’s time for real conversation. RSVP to reserve your spot!