AI Office Hours
Free monthly conversations for mission-driven leaders about using artificial intelligence to grow your business.
Every second Friday, I answer your AI questions. No charge, no Silicon Valley buzzwords, no sales pitches—just practical strategies from someone who’s been at the intersection of human creativity and emerging technology since the earliest days of AI.
Why Me? Hey, there! I’m Monica Poling and I’ve been teaching organizations how to use emerging technology strategically for more than 20 years. In the two-plus decades since, I’ve helped creative businesses, nonprofits, and cultural institutions raise millions. I know what works: smart technology amplifying human strategic thinking.
Next Event…
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 • Noon MT
Prompting Like a Pro
The difference between mediocre AI results and breakthrough solutions? How you frame the question. We’ll master context, specificity, and the art of getting AI to understand your unique organizational needs.
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Office Hours Schedule
When & Where
Second Friday of every month
Live, via Zoom
Time
Noon (Mountain)
(11 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. EST)
Agenda
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Meet & Greet (15 mins.)
Connect with fellow mission-driven professionals facing similar AI challenges. Whether you’re running a nonprofit, leading a cultural institution, or growing a purpose-driven business, you’ll find your people here.
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Topic Deep Dive (20 minutes)
Each month, we tackle one strategic AI topic with practical applications. The presentation is structured but fluid—if our Meet & Greet reveals burning questions, we pivot to address them.
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Live Problem-Solving (25 minutes)
This is where the magic happens. Bring your real challenges and get specific guidance on how AI can solve them.
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Take Aways
Register to receive the monthly presentation. (You don’t have have to attend to get it.) But the real value is in our live conversations—those shared insights are exclusively reserved for attendees.
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Work With Me
You know AI matters for your business. You’re just not sure where to start.
In this focused 90-minute strategy session, we’ll map your top revenue streams, define your biggest friction points, and identify where AI best fits your business strategy. You’ll leave with a clear Revenue Playbook you can start using today.
AI is reshaping how work gets done — but most training stops at which AI tools to use.
In these practical, hands-on sessions, we focus on how to use AI for YOUR business, with a special emphasis on AI as a business intelligence partner.
Imagine what AI can do to showcase your expertise
AI has made it stupid-easy to build interactive business information tools that attract attention, opportunities, and customers. See what’s brewing in the DoT library and get ideas for building your own business intel tools.
Your expertise is your most valuable business asset.
Let’s talk about how to use AI to organize, share, and monetize your expertise. No sales pitch, no obligation.
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What Attendees Say
“Monica instantly gave me actionable advice and the permission to think bigger about what’s possible. If you’re thinking about working with Monica, stop thinking about it and do it.”
— Melquea Smith, Pretty Kitty Paintings
“Even as a HubSpot-certified email marketer myself, I still found a ton of great info. Monica just ‘gets’ how to help creative organizations grow.”
— Kanani Voegeli, Outcome Engine
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AI Office Hours Frequently Asked Questions
A: Running a business today – whether you’re a plumber or a trade organization – requires a certain amount of creative rule breaking. While my background is primarily working with non-profit and trade associations, I have experience helping small and medium businesses raise money and grow their customer base. In short, everyone with questions about how AI can grow their business is welcome.
A: Not at all. These sessions are designed for everyone from AI-curious beginners to leaders already experimenting with tools. I start with fundamentals and build from there.
A: These aren’t techie conversations—they’re strategic ones. Every business conversation (should) start with how can I grow my business? Our next question is while simplifying my work. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the AI hype, these sessions aren’t about use mor e AI, they’re about which AI can I use to simplify my marketing. so I can spend more time focusing on what I do best.
A: You’ll receive the presentation slides by email, but the real magic happens in our live problem-solving discussions—those aren’t recorded to keep our conversations candid and safe
A: Office Hours are great for general guidance, but if you need personalized strategy, let’s talk one-on-one. [Schedule a Vision Call →] to explore what AI approach makes sense for your unique goals.
MY AI training sessions regularly fill up but there are occasional no shows. Sign up for the waiting list and I’ll send you an email the day before the event with your options. You can also check my upcoming SCORE.org events, as those have higher attendance thresholds.
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Need More Information?
Questions? Want to explore bringing similar AI training to your chamber, arts council, or member organization?
[ Schedule a Free Vision Call -> ]
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