Elevate D5: AI for Marketing and Sales Course

Limited to 40 Seats - First-Come First-Served

The first 40 qualified District 5 businesses will get a spot in the program. If there are any seats left untaken those will be filled with other Miami-Dade County businesses on a first-come first-served basis.

October 14 to December 11, 2025

Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00am - 1:00pm ET

Harness the Power of AI for Your Business

Learn AI strategies, tactics, and tools that will transform your marketing and sales capability, saving you time and money and helping you grow your business faster.

75% of our fall cohort 2024 – reported saving hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of dollars learning how to use AI compared to 49% before the start of the class.”
Using ChatGPT as your anchor, You’ll learn effective strategies to master generative AI production, while exploring some of the newest and most useful AI-powered tools available to the public today.
Gain immediate hands-on experience – Our interactive classes, assignments, and breakout rooms will give you the confidence to quickly apply your learning. (Spanish language breakout rooms are available with demand)
Grow Leads and Sales – Learn to use AI to generate leads, create better content, streamline your sales, and uncover growth opportunities.
Build a best-in-class marketing strategy – You’ll future-proof your business with an AI-powered marketing strategy that puts you ahead of the competition.

Dan Grech – Course Creator,
Founder and CEO of BizHack

Realizing that AI isn’t as challenging as I thought gave me the confidence to integrate tools like ChatGPT into my daily work. Creating marketing visuals and responding to leads has never been easier or more effective.

– Angela Tillman, She Balloons

AI has revolutionized my workflow, helping me automate tasks and produce high-quality content at scale. Tools like ChatGPT and Canva have freed up time for strategic planning, allowing my team to meet demands without sacrificing quality.

– Maria Jose Urbano, Miami Dade College

I’ve gained confidence in AI tools like ChatGPT, which has helped me create a custom-branded chatbot and streamlined repetitive tasks. This shift has saved time and elevated my branding to a new level of professionalism

– Michael Mercury, CVS Health

This course opened my eyes to the immense potential of AI, transforming it from an overwhelming topic to an exciting pathway for business growth. By leveraging AI, I’ve optimized processes, created impactful marketing strategies, and achieved measurable results, like increasing organic traffic through SEO-optimized content.

– Sarah Khatri, How To Manage a Small Law Firm

Course Content

Week 1 – AI + The Lead Building System LBS™

Discover the power of the Lead Building System™ and how combining it with AI can shape powerful marketing content creation to bolster your strategies

Week 2 – AI for Marketing Copy Excellence

Learn strategies to level up your marketing copy strategy, leveraging generative AI to better understand your brand’s voice and that of your competitors

Week 3 – AI for Creating Stunning Imagery

Deep dive into power AI-powered tools from content creation sites, like Canva, while learning strategies from the Lead Building System to identify and deploy content to a targeted audience

Week 4 – AI for Vibrant Videos

Be prepared to explore the newest AI-powered video creation tools, the next frontier of generative AI

Week 5 – AI for Marketing Strategy

Leverage the power of AI to not only create a marketing calendar but also map your customer journey from the discovery phase all the way to loyal advocate for your business

Week 6 – Catch Up Week

Week 7 – Final Presentations

Teach and learn from others as you showcase your learnings from an action-packed 5 weeks of live courses with a real-life business showcase that shows off how you used AI for a business-related project

Week 8 – Graduation Celebration

Select presenters will be asked to participate in BizHack’s Small Business Showcase, which highlights the triumphs of business owners who have thoughtfully deployed AI to grow their business. This fun event will be open to family and colleagues and include a raffle, a certificate ceremony and a musical surprise

A word from District 5 Commissioner Eileen Higgins

“In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, harnessing the power of AI is crucial for businesses to remain competitive and adaptable. I am thrilled to partner with BizHack Academy in offering ‘AI for Marketing and Sales’ to our community. This course is testament to our commitment to fostering innovation and driving growth in our small business community, which translates to economic prosperity and development for all.”

Miami District 5 Commissioner – Eileen Higgins

Case Studies from Course Participants

The Teaching Team

Dan Grech - Course Creator

Dan Grech (LinkedIn) is the Founder and CEO of BizHack Academy, whose mission is to train 1 million business owners in AI-powered marketing and business storytelling to grow 10x faster so the owners, their stakeholders, and their communities can thrive. Dan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former NPR and PBS journalist turned entrepreneur and educator, and he carries forward a family legacy of teaching and coaching. Past career highlights include as the head of marketing at two software startups and the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned energy company; correspondent for NPR’s Marketplace, PBS’s Nightly Business Report, and The Miami Herald; an instructor at Princeton, Columbia and University of Miami. Dan is a graduate of Princeton University, has two Masters degrees, and was a Fulbright scholar. Fun fact: Dan performed for more than a decade in the Miami improv comedy troupe Chasing Tales.

Angie Huffington - Lead Instructor

Angie Huffington is a visionary Growth Marketer with a 20-year career specializing in Artificial Intelligence and sales. Holding an MBA focused on strategic growth, her expertise is in leveraging AI to revolutionize marketing and sales. Recently, she founded the AI MKTG Academy, aimed at fostering financial independence through AI and digital marketing, with a particular focus on empowering the Latino community. Angie is passionate about the transformative power of education in breaking socioeconomic barriers and enabling personal and professional development. Committed to inclusivity, she educates people of diverse incomes and small businesses on using AI for intelligent automation and increased sales, aspiring to create a generation poised to succeed in the digital economy.

Ana Mantica - Marketing Coach

Ana Mantica Berger has nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, marketing, and communications. She began her career writing and editing for women’s health magazines in NYC, later managing content and launching social media for Vera Bradley in Fort Wayne, IN. In 2013, she returned to Miami, working for the University of Miami’s fundraising office and then serving as The Miami Foundation’s first editorial manager, followed by roles in communications for Miami Dade College Foundation. Ana now directs marketing and communications for Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, combining her passion for storytelling and Miami pride. She also freelances, volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and mentors aspiring professionals. Ana holds degrees in journalism from Northwestern University and education from Indiana University and the University of Miami. Born and raised in Miami, she enjoys running, reading historical fiction, and practicing yoga.

Natalia Gonzalez - Marketing Coach

Natalia Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of Dharma Creativ, a marketing agency dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative and strategic solutions. With over 10 years of experience, she has worked with companies like JetBlue, Victoria’s Secret, and Safilo. Natalia holds degrees in Marketing, Public Relations, and an MBA, excelling in both boutique and corporate environments. She has significantly contributed to local Miami businesses and led email marketing at Mastercard. Passionate about community, Natalia founded Dharma Creativ to enhance clients’ futures with high-quality content and strategic services. As a BizHack marketing coach, she helps businesses navigate the digital landscape.

Carelia Alvarado - Marketing Coach

Born in La Paz, Bolivia, Carelia Alvarado began her studies in Advertising in Santiago de Chile, specializing in Administration and Media Control. Her career advanced in Miami, US, where she excelled in Media Coordination and Buying for Latin American markets. Transitioning to the publishing sector, she contributed to the commercial success of luxury and lifestyle magazines like Cosas Magazine across Latin America. The 2020 pandemic prompted Carelia to innovate, leading to the creation of “The Online Bridge,” a venture aimed at linking business owners and Hispanic companies with digital marketing through consultancy, courses, and training. Her mission focuses on crafting dynamic digital marketing strategies that are not just effective short-term but are also adaptable and forward-thinking.