Ticket 500 Workshop V.01 / 2026
Artificial Intelligence / Field Guide

AI for
Dummies

Basic AI Skills for Entrepreneurs
Work smarter. Save time. Grow faster.
Today we build real skills with real tools. [ SESSION START ]
Agenda 02 / 10

What We'll Cover

01What AI is — and what it isn't
06Core skill: delegation that works
02Why AI matters for entrepreneurs
07Real examples you can use today
03Essential AI tools — and what they do
08AI in your daily business
04Best practices and what to avoid
09Your 7-day AI challenge
05Spotlight: tools worth knowing
10Q&A, resources and next steps
Ticket 500 Workshop REF: AI-002 // 2026
Foundations 03 / 10

What Is AI?

Technology that can learn, reason, and help you create, analyze, and decide — faster.

What AI is NOT
Magic — it needs good input from you.
A replacement — it amplifies your judgment, never replaces it.
Perfect — it makes mistakes. You stay in control.
[ EXAMPLE IN ACTION ]
You ask AI to write a product description.

It returns a draft in seconds.

You edit, refine, make it yours.
RESULT: 30–60 MINUTES SAVED.
Ticket 500 Workshop REF: DEF-AI // 2026
The Case 04 / 10

Why AI Matters for Entrepreneurs

01

Save Time

Automate repetitive tasks and get more done in less time.

02

Work Smarter

Use data and insight to make better decisions.

03

Reduce Costs

Do more with less — especially as a small team.

04

Scale Faster

Create content, build offers, and serve more customers.

A force multiplier for your time, money, and creativity. REF: VALUE-04 // 2026
The Toolkit 05 / 10

Essential AI Tools

Generalist

ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini

Writing, research, analysis, problem-solving — images now built in.

BEST FOR
Almost everything. Start here.
Visuals

Built into the big models

Images from a prompt. Dedicated tools only for volume or fine control.

BEST FOR
Social posts, concepts, mockups.
Design

Claude Design

Describe it; get slides, one-pagers and prototypes on a live canvas.

BEST FOR
Decks & prototypes, no design background.
Synthesizer

NotebookLM

Feed it your own docs and notes. Grounded in your sources — won't invent facts.

BEST FOR
Research & learning.
Connected

AI + your tools

Hook into Gmail, Calendar, Notion, Linear — so it acts, not just answers.

BEST FOR
Real work in real systems.
Use the right tool for the right job — and let them overlap. REF: TOOLS-05 // 2026
Core Skill 06 / 10

Delegation, Not Prompting

Hand off work the way you would to a sharp new hire.
01
Context

Background, constraints, audience, and what "good" looks like. It can't read your mind.

02
Success Criteria

Have you defined "done"? If you can't judge the result, neither can the AI.

03
Tools & Access

The files, inbox, calendar and systems to do the task — not just describe it.

[ GOOD DELEGATION ]
TASK: Find every prospect email this week, draft personalized follow-ups.

CONTEXT: Productivity software for busy SMB founders. Warm, short, no jargon.

DONE: One ready-to-send draft per prospect.

ACCESS: Connected to Gmail + calendar.
Write better instructions — then give your AI the keys. REF: SKILL-06 // 2026
In Practice 07 / 10

Real Examples You Can Use Today

Content Creation

Blog posts, emails, captions, product copy.

"Write a LinkedIn post on time-management tips for entrepreneurs."

Marketing Ideas

Offers, ad hooks, lead magnets, campaigns.

"Give me 10 lead-magnet ideas for a business coaching program."

Data & Insights

Summarize reports, spot trends, build dashboards.

"Summarize this sales report and flag the key insights."

Operations

SOPs, checklists, plans, agendas, FAQs.

"Create a checklist for onboarding new clients."
Ticket 500 Workshop REF: USE-07 // 2026
Workflow 08 / 10

AI in Your Daily Business

01ResearchMarket research, competitor analysis, trends.
02CreateContent, visuals, presentations, proposals.
03CommunicateEmails, replies, newsletters, customer support.
04PlanBusiness plans, strategies, roadmaps, calendars.
05AutomateTemplates, workflows, AI agents, task automation.
Start small. Be consistent. Build systems. REF: OPS-08 // 2026
Guardrails 09 / 10

Best Practices & What to Avoid

// Do
Be specific and clear
Provide context
Iterate and refine
Fact-check what matters
Protect sensitive data
Use AI ethically
// Don't
Rely on it blindly
Use vague prompts
Copy without editing
Share confidential info
Ignore bias or limitations
You're the CEO — AI is your co-pilot. REF: RULES-09 // 2026
Your Move 10 / 10

Your 7-Day AI Challenge

DAY 1
Set up & explore tools
DAY 2
Create content with AI
DAY 3
Brainstorm offers & ideas
DAY 4
Automate a repetitive task
DAY 5
Analyze data for insights
DAY 6
Build a template or SOP
DAY 7
Review, refine, plan next
Next steps
Keep practicing  ·  Build your AI toolkit  ·  Stay curious  ·  Join the community
AI won't replace you.
Entrepreneurs who use
AI will.
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