AI as a Business Asset (Not Just a Tool): How to Build Capacity, Speed, and Consistency
Eric Goldman
CEO of AI Growth Advisors
July 9, 2026 | 10–11 AM PT
Many business owners are experimenting with AI — trying ChatGPT prompts, testing tools, or dabbling with automation. But using AI apps isn’t the same as having an AI strategy.
In this session, Eric Goldman will explore how business leaders can think about AI the same way they think about accounting systems, CRMs, or operational infrastructure — as a core business asset designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
You’ll learn where AI creates real leverage, how it can eliminate busywork without replacing people, and how to build practical AI systems that strengthen operations, empower teams, and drive measurable results.
This practical, owner-friendly session will include real-world examples from professional-services firms, healthcare practices, agencies, and consulting businesses.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “using ChatGPT” is not the same as having an AI strategy
- Where AI creates real operational leverage
- How AI replaces busywork — not people
- Practical ways to improve speed, consistency, and team capacity
- How to approach AI implementation without overwhelming your business
Meet Your Expert
Eric Goldman is a business consultant and fractional Chief AI Officer who helps small- and mid-sized professional services businesses scale sustainably. Over the past 17+ years, Eric has helped companies build the marketing, sales, operations, and finance “backbone” needed for growth—and now integrates practical AI systems to increase efficiency and profitability without replacing jobs.
Before founding his consulting practice, Eric held leadership roles at ESPN, Disney Consumer Products, and Levi’s. Today, he works hands-on with clients to design and implement custom AI solutions, train teams, and turn AI from hype into measurable business results.
