Service Description

AI by the Lake: A 6-Week Hands-On Workshop by Jannine A. Mahone, MBA (Technology Management); owner of AndWhich non-profit Virtual Assistant Services AI is everywhere—but most small business owners are still figuring out how to use it in a way that actually saves time and drives results. AI by the Lake is a practical, six-week workshop designed to help you move beyond experimentation and build real, repeatable workflows using AI—without losing control of your business. Set in a relaxed, small-group environment, this program combines guided instruction, live demonstrations, and hands-on application. You’ll learn how to identify where AI fits into your business, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to pair AI tools with human follow-through to ensure work actually gets done. This is not a technical course. It’s a working session for business owners who want to automate smarter, simplify operations, and create space to focus on what matters most. What You’ll Learn How to identify tasks that can be automated vs those that require judgment How to use AI tools to reduce busywork and protect focus time Why automation without execution leads to stalled results How to build simple workflows that combine AI + human support How to maintain quality, control, and accountability while using AI 6-Week Outline Week 1: Build – Identify high-impact tasks, select tools, and define your AI starting point Week 2: Optimize – Refine prompts, improve workflows, and eliminate tool overload Week 3: Supervise – Apply judgment, review outputs, and ensure quality and accuracy Week 4: Scale – Expand what works and introduce repeatable processes Week 5: Apply – Develop your own AI-powered workflow for your business Week 6: Execute (In-Person by the Lake) – Finalize your plan, present your workflow, and leave with a clear next step Who This Is For Small business owners, consultants, and professionals who want to use AI practically—not perfectly—and walk away with a system that works.