Workshop
A proven 10-step roadmap to prepare, launch, and scale AI in your business. Move from awareness to transformation with a clear framework: crawl, walk, run, fly.
90 min – 4 hrs
Flexible Duration
10 Steps
Complete Roadmap
In-Person or Virtual
Delivered Anywhere
Why This Workshop
The AI conversation has shifted from "if" to "how fast." But for most entrepreneurs, the gap between recognizing AI's potential and actually implementing it in their business feels enormous. Where do you begin? What should you prioritize? How do you avoid costly missteps?
The AI Blueprint answers these questions with a clear, battle-tested 10-step framework that takes you from your first "wake-up call" all the way to full AI transformation. Whether you're an EO member, a YPO chapter, a corporate leadership team, or an industry conference audience, this workshop meets you where you are and shows you exactly what to do next.
Built by Mike Schwarz — an OpenExO-certified coach, serial entrepreneur, and someone who has personally guided dozens of companies through their AI journey — this isn't theory. It's a practical playbook drawn from real implementations.
The Framework
Every AI journey follows a natural progression. The Blueprint gives you the exact steps for each phase — so you never skip ahead or fall behind.
Awareness & Assessment
Steps 1–2
Education & Tooling
Steps 3–4
Strategy & Preparation
Steps 5–8
Automation & Transformation
Steps 9–10
The 10 Steps
The journey starts with awareness. We present the state of AI today — what's real, what's hype, and why acting now is critical for your survival as a business. This isn't fear-mongering; it's a clear-eyed look at the market forces reshaping every industry.
Know where you stand before you move. Our proprietary AI Readiness software scores your organization across eight dimensions — from strategy and data to culture and skills — and benchmarks you against your industry peers. Receive clear, actionable recommendations.
Success with AI starts with a skilled, confident workforce. We help you build a customized learning plan with role-based training, expert coaching from OpenExO-certified instructors, ongoing accountability through measurable milestones, and guidance on tax credit support to maximize ROI.
The right technology powers real AI transformation. We help you assess, select, and deploy the best-fit tools for your goals — from ChatGPT and Claude to n8n, Make, Cursor, and dozens more. Includes license management, custom chatbot setup, and hands-on team enablement.
Align your AI vision with your business mission. We work with your leadership team to define quarterly AI Rocks, build a data roadmap, and establish collaborative planning sessions that keep your strategy evolving as AI advances.
Reliable data is the foundation of successful AI. We help you appoint a Data Champion, create a quarterly data plan, centralize systems, map data flows for visibility, and build an automation-ready stack with standardized metadata and API connections.
You can't automate what you don't understand. We document your core workflows, pinpoint bottlenecks and automation opportunities, build clear visual maps to guide AI integration, and future-proof your processes so they scale with your business.
Not every AI opportunity delivers the same value. Using an impact-effort matrix, we help you rank automation opportunities by ROI, identify quick wins to build momentum, align resources, and create a strategic roadmap that rolls out the most valuable automations first.
This is where the magic happens — putting AI to work in your business. We deploy targeted automations on high-impact processes, implement RPA and Intelligent Process Automation, build custom AI solutions like chatbots and analytics, and refine performance in real time.
With your AI foundations in place, it's time to move beyond efficiency and into market leadership. Transform core services into scalable, AI-powered revenue streams. Monetize your data. Differentiate and disrupt your market. Continuously evolve your strategy to stay ahead.
Who This Is For
Business owners who want a clear AI roadmap without the jargon. Perfect for EO, YPO, and Vistage members looking to stay ahead of the curve.
C-suite and senior leadership groups who need alignment on AI strategy. Get your entire leadership team on the same page with a shared framework and common language.
Event organizers and peer-group facilitators looking for a high-energy, actionable keynote or workshop that leaves audiences with a tangible plan — not just inspiration.
Outcomes
This isn't a lecture — it's a working session. Every attendee leaves with concrete deliverables they can act on immediately.
Keynote Talk
60–90 minutes. High-energy overview of the framework for conferences and large audiences.
Half-Day Workshop
2–4 hours. Interactive session with exercises, breakout discussions, and hands-on AI tools.
Full-Day Intensive
6–8 hours. Deep dive with AI Readiness Assessment, strategy planning, and a custom implementation roadmap.
Virtual Session
Available for remote teams and international audiences via Zoom or your preferred platform.
About Your Speaker
Serial entrepreneur, OpenExO-certified coach, and founder of MyZone AI. Mike has personally guided dozens of companies through AI transformation — from awareness to full deployment.
His talks have been featured at EO One Canada, industry conferences across North America, and private leadership retreats. He brings real-world implementation experience — not academic theory — to every session.
Some of the quickest wins, and biggest ROI, come from simply using tools like ChatGPT teams plan effectively. The AI Blueprint shows you where those quick wins are hiding in your business — and how to capture them before your competitors do.
Mike Schwarz
Founder & CEO, MyZone AI
Trusted by leaders at Plastic Bank, Outback Team Building, RMG Advertising, Keeran Networks, and Titan Training Centre
FAQ
The AI Blueprint is available as a 60–90 minute keynote, a 2–4 hour interactive workshop, or a full-day intensive (6–8 hours). We tailor the format and depth to your group's needs and goals.
Not at all. The Blueprint is designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs — not developers. We explain everything in clear, jargon-free language with real-world examples from businesses just like yours.
Yes. The workshop is available both in-person and virtually via Zoom (or your preferred platform). Virtual sessions include interactive polls, breakout rooms, and all the same exercises and deliverables.
The keynote format works for audiences of any size — from 20 to 500+. For the interactive workshop format, we recommend 10–50 participants for the best experience with breakout sessions and hands-on exercises.
Absolutely. While the 10-step framework is universal, we customize examples, case studies, and exercises to match your industry, company size, and specific challenges. We typically do a brief discovery call beforehand to tailor the content.
Pricing
All workshops include pre-session discovery, custom content tailoring, and follow-up resources.
Keynote
$2,500 CAD
60–90 minute presentation
Workshop
$3,500 CAD
2–4 hour interactive session
Intensive
$7,500 CAD
Full-day (6–8 hours)
Book a session for your team, conference, or peer group. We'll tailor the content to your industry and goals.