[officehours 52] You’re More Ready Than You Think: Turning AI Expertise and Relationships Into Revenue

​With Teri Moten CAIO, and a Certified AI Officer / Instructor

​You don’t have to be a developer or have every certification before you can turn AI expertise into revenue.

​Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO built her AI training and advisory practice as a nontechnical business professional, first while working full time and later as her full-time business.

​In this session, she’ll share how relationships, referrals, speaking and training helped her build momentum, where relying on inbound opportunities can limit growth, and how AI professionals can become more intentional about turning their expertise and relationships into revenue.

​About Speaker:

​Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO, is an AI Strategist for Business Leaders, speaker, trainer and Certified Chief AI Officer with more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development and entrepreneurship. A self-described nontechnical AI strategist, Teri began providing AI training in early 2023 while still working full time. After a corporate layoff in June 2025, she transitioned her growing practice into her full-time business. In 2025, Teri delivered 63 speaking and training engagements and trained more than 5,000 people. In 2026 YTD, through mid-August, she has completed 50+ additional speaking and training engagements. She is known for making AI practical, approachable and directly connected to business results.