Innovate with AI: For Small Business Marketing, Social Media, and Beyond
Join this insightful panel discussion on harnessing AI for small businesses. This will go beyond what you think you know about how your business can use AI.
Discover innovative ways AI can enhance marketing, social media, and operations. We'll discuss using AI to build customer relationships, optimize operations, and drive growth beyond marketing and social media.
This is great for all stages of businesses, from the conception stage and start-up phase to growth/rapid growth companies and established/mature entities.
By showcasing practical applications and success stories, we will demystify AI and empower you to harness its potential to drive growth and efficiency in your business. If you are a savvy, budding entrepreneur or an established small business, this is a not-to-be missed program to become empowered with practical AI applications for success in today's competitive market.
Featured Panelists:
Kimberly Beer
Kristina Sorrelli
Alex Colley
Kelly Byrnes
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About the Panelists:
Kimberly Beer is a multi-talented Growth Facilitator, national speaker and advocate for small business. She is cohost of the popular podcasts "The Business Animal" and "Cowgirls with Cameras." She is the author of the books "The Little Book of Big Sales Moves" and "The Gift of Gravel: Poems by Kimberly Beer. " Her mission is to inspire and educate entrepreneurs to create results-oriented tactics that will carry their business and their creativity to the next level. Kim's seminars and workshops on entrepreneurial strategy, marketing, and personal development are honest, enlightening and packed with great action steps and technical instruction garnered from over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. She also offers experiential opportunities for personal development and growth through Synchronicity Sessions. Kim is proud to be an award-winning writer, graphic designer and photographer and was named an Inspirational Influencer by the International Association of Women for her work empowering female entrepreneurs. She holds a certification as a Master Equine Gestaltist from Touched by a Horse and is a certified Hypnotist through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists.
Kristina Sorrelli
A technically astute business leader with over 15 years of experience, Kristina specializes in driving revenue growth, optimizing operations, and leading business transformations. Her expertise includes re-engineering processes, integrating emerging technologies, and maximizing operational impact. She has a proven track record in marketing technology and advertising, having generated over $20M in revenue for Fortune 500 clients. Passionate about AI, Kristina actively contributes to the Kansas City AI community as the Operations Committee Chair for the Kansas City AI Club. Her recent certifications in generative AI reflect a commitment to leveraging technology for strategic business success.
Alex Colley
With nearly 20 years in marketing and creative services, Alex is on a mission to craft inventive solutions that move business forward. In her words, she "LOVES to create and build."
Alex excelled both academically and athletically at the University of Tampa, earning a BS in Marketing and Advertising while achieving All-American status in swimming. Later, she received an MBA from the University of West Florida. Her career spans both the public and private sectors covering diverse industries such as economic development, education, food & beverage, construction, and healthcare, among others. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Alex has called Kansas City home for over a decade.
In 2021, Alex and her business partner, Lori Davies, found dameSpeak, a national digital marketing agency based in Kansas City. By leveraging AI-driven platforms, Alex creates unique marketing strategies, tactics, and content that resonate with her clients' target audiences and stay on top of industry trends. Beyond client projects, Alex uses AI tools to enhance project management at dameSpeak. This strategic integration of AI not only enhances her creative output but also streamlines operations, allowing dameSpeak to deliver superior results to their clients.
When she isn't creating, Alex proudly embraces the titles of crazy dog lady, fun aunt, and avid runner. You can often find her running with several dogs, promoting one of her MOKAN Border Collie Rescue foster dogs, or exploring the many facets of Kansas City.
Kelly Byrnes will facilitate the panel. Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group, the firm recognized as strategic advisors in culture and leadership for industry-leading companies. She is an executive coach, adjunct MBA professor for Rockhurst University, best-selling author, and award-winning speaker. Her diverse career has spanned executive roles across operations, marketing, and HR. She has served top companies in defense, science, financial services, and more. Holding an MBA, BA, and several prestigious certifications including Harvard’s Disruptive Strategy, Kelly has served on multiple boards such as the Kansas City AI Club, Central Exchange and Best Buddies, and is the past president of the Kansas City NAWBO chapter.