# Event Details - **Event Name**: Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Deep dive into SMB use of AI in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Light breakfast included. 2nd of 5 sessions.About this EventAttendees will see real world applications of AI tools within marketing, sales, and customer service functions. Participants leave with at least one documented, AI-assisted customer-facing workflow that connects marketing, sales, and customer service, including prompts, tools, review steps, and success metrics.Doors open at 7:30 AM for light continental breakfast and networking; session starts at 8 AM. Limited Seating so register now!Hosted by the Don Ryan Center for Innovation in Bluffton.Please bring your laptop and be ready to learn and get hands-on with AI tools and activities. Before you arrive, please set up a free account with the following AI tools: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and, Claude. Be sure to bring your log in credentials with you to the class. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bluffton/practical-ai-for-local-business-success-ai-for-marketing-sales-service/100001983193702751 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 99, max: 99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bluffton - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Don Ryan Center for Innovation - **lat**: 32.2728151 - **long**: -80.9174113 - **full address**: Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 7 Venture Drive, Bluffton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d3277ec46cc21f9cb4bdfd76e25752e02560135aa7638843b82372ed900de9ff-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbba991-gmir.jpg?v=1772381857 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service being held? - **A:** Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am at Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 7 Venture Drive, Bluffton, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service? - **A:** Tickets for Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service are priced at USD 99 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 99Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service? - **A:** Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service is organized by Rob Hickernell - AI and Marketing Consultant. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Practical AI for Local Business Success : AI for Marketing, Sales, Service is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bluffton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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With over two decades of experience leading high-impact digital initiatives across SaaS, healthcare, technology, and professional services, Rob has built a reputation for aligning marketing innovation with measurable business outcomes.As Founder and Chief Digital Strategist of Today Marketing Solutions, Rob advises small and midsize businesses on digital transformation and AI adoption—helping leaders harness tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and Canva to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance customer engagement. He has also developed and delivered executive-level workshops and webinars that demystify AI’s business impact and guide companies through the transition from traditional SEO to generative engine optimization (GEO).Previously, Rob served as Executive Vice President and Senior Associate of Digital Marketing and Client Services at OPEN MINDS, where he led digital strategy and demand generation for B2B healthcare SaaS and pharmaceutical clients. 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