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AI Beyond the Hype: An EO Charleston Signature Event featuring Ethan King

  • Thu, May 07, 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Hotel Emeline, 181 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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AI Beyond the Hype: An Immersive Masterclass to Amplify Your Brand with AI, Automation, and Storytelling…Implemented Real-Time

​Featuring award-winning speaker and author Ethan King

​What if you could exponentially grow your team without hiring more staff?

​Most people (even the ones who think they’re ahead of the curve) are only scratching the surface of what AI can actually do for their business.

​Whether you identify as “non-techy” or “AI-savvy,” this hands-on workshop will teach you how to simplify your systems, multiply your output, and scale without the stress...no matter your skill level.

​At the intersection of AI, automation, and storytelling science, there’s a gold mine for your business. This is where you turn AI into ROI.

​This highly interactive, fast-paced session is designed to help you dramatically boost brand visibility and operational efficiency in fun ways, with minimal effort. No coding knowledge needed.

​In just four hours, you’ll learn how to:

  • ​Dominate AI search so you show up where it matters most
  • Be omnipresent on social media in just 15 minutes a day
  • Master the art of story-selling in your authentic voice
  • Make AI sound like you (not robotic slop) ethically and effectively
  • Create the illusion of a full-scale PR/media team on any budget
  • Generate on-brand images and videos using AI
  • Produce compelling video content with minimal effort
  • Automate content, admin, and communication tasks
  • Use small, strategic shifts to double your business fast
  • Deploy digital assistants that boost efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks
  • Apply AI in service, training, operations, leadership, and finance
  • Build automated workflows, agents, and full agentic teams
  • Understand the rapid changes coming that will impact your life, business, and industry

​The content is constantly updated to reflect the latest AI trends and real-world applications, so you’ll always walk away with the freshest, most actionable strategies available today.

​Experience for yourself why this event won the “Best of US” award from EO.

​If you’re tired of the hype and ready for real results, this is the event you need to attend.

​AGENDA

​Thursday, 7 May

​1pm - 5pm | Williams Hall: AI Masterclass

​5pm - 7pm | The Greenhouse & Courtyard: Reception

​Consider staying overnight at Emeline and joining us for some fun on Friday! Book a room here.

​Friday, 8 May

​optional golf outing

​optional explorations with Bulldog Tours

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What people are saying...

​Overall rating from hundreds of surveys: 9.8/10

​“I have never learned so much about something I thought I knew about.” —Lindy Marchese, SERVPRO

​"Great interactivity with the group, I enjoyed how he broke up the session with breaks and activities to keep us engaged." --Elle Roberts

​“I’ve attended multiple sessions on AI and this one was by far the most beneficial…” —Eryka Morehead, President & CEO Collaborative Planning Group

​“…fun to participate in, easy to follow, very thorough, with a tremendous number of experience shares to help the overall understanding. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire event.” Curt Bowen, CEO Glow Brands

​“It was so informative and there wasn’t a second I wished I was somewhere else. Ethan is captivating and so knowledgeable!” —Brooke Fritchen, SERVPRO

​"Transformational!!! Best event I have attended…" --Brian Pitts, Founder/Managing Partner ITAC Solutions

​"Mind blowing. A true epiphany." --Andrew Pharo, CFO Cahaba Brewing

​“It was mind blowing. There was an enormous amount of content that every individual could benefit from. THANK YOU!” —Mindy Barnhill, Operations Manager


​About Ethan King:

​Ethan King is a former president of EO Atlanta, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author who has won five (5) global awards from EO for creating products that blend innovation with impact.

​Long before AI became a buzzword, Ethan used automation to grow traditional, non-tech apparel brands, stuff4GREEKS and Zeus’ Closet. That hands-on experience now shapes how he teaches business owners to apply modern tools in practical, human-centered ways.

​Today, Ethan helps thousands of leaders and teams rethink how they work through keynotes, hands-on workshops, and his book ChatGPT To Double Your Business In 90 Days.

​His insights have been featured in Tech Times, Entrepreneur UK, and Digital Journal. His client work has appeared on Oprah and 60 Minutes, and his personal growth story earned him a cover feature in Best Self magazine.

​As co-host of the King Moves podcast, Ethan explores AI, leadership, personal development, and the future of work with a grounded, straight-talking approach.

​Ethan’s mission is simple and bold: to help you automate what drains you, focus on what matters most, and build a life where you can truly have it all, on your terms.


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