Hey all,
I'm running a 4-week intensive in January for AI-native agencies and businesses that want to level up in 2026.
When: January 6-29, 2026
This is for you if you're already using AI.
You've implemented some tools.
You understand the landscape.
But you know there's another level.
This cohort is about going further, faster - with peer support, strategic guidance, and focused implementation time to build the systems that will separate you from the competition in 2026.
This intensive is for:
- AI-native agencies that want to build more sophisticated systems for client delivery and competitive differentiation
- Business operators running $25k-100k+/month who are already using AI but know they're not maximizing leverage
- Teams that have adopted AI tools but need to go from scattered usage to systematic workflows across sales, marketing, and operations
You're already AI-aware. You're using Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Gamma, Zapier/Make/n8n etc. Maybe some other AI or automation tools. You've had some wins.
But you're ready for the next level.
You know there's more leverage available. You see the gap between where you are and where you could be. You want to build more sophisticated systems but need strategic guidance on where to focus and how to architect them.
That's what this intensive delivers.
What We're Building Together
Over 4 weeks in January, I'm working with you to develop your AI-native playbook.
This is custom to YOUR business and YOUR next level:
- Custom GPTs built for your specific workflows and client needs
- Automation architecture using Make, Zapier, or n8n mapped to your actual processes
- AI workflows for sales - from lead generation to qualification to closing
- Marketing systems that leverage AI for content, positioning, and distribution
- Operations playbooks that make your team more efficient and your delivery more consistent
The deliverable is a working playbook - documented, repeatable workflows implementing in your business.
Not another folder of resources you'll never use. Actual systems running in your business at a higher level than you're operating now.
How This Works
This is a cohort-based intensive. We level up together.
8 Live Strategy Calls - We'll meet for 60 minutes Every Tuesday and Thursday in January, starting Jan 6.
These aren't lectures. We strategize YOUR systems. You bring your business challenges. I help you architect the AI solutions. The group learns from each other's implementations.
Async Support - When you hit blockers
- DM me when you're stuck
- I hold you accountable and keep you moving forward between calls
- No waiting a week to get unstuck
Implementation Time Built In
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, weekend = your build time
- This isn't about sitting in more calls
- This is about actually implementing between our strategy sessions
The Process
Week 1 (Jan 6-8): Audit & Strategy
- Map your current AI usage and workflows
- Identify your highest-leverage next-level opportunities
- Design your advanced playbook architecture
Weeks 2-3 (Jan 13-22): Build Phase
- Build your systems in real-time
- Implement automation workflows
- Develop custom GPTs for your processes
- Troubleshoot and iterate as we go
Week 4 (Jan 27-29): Refine & Document
- Optimize what you've built
- Document your playbooks
- Prepare for team implementation
- Ship your next-level AI systems
Why This Format
I've been building with AI for years - since January 2021.
One thing's for sure, the tools keep getting better.
I haven't seen it all, but I've seen a lot.
And here's what I know:
For established agencies and businesses, you don't need more knowledge.
You need implementation support, accountability and focus to go to the next level.
You need:
- Strategic thinking on where AI creates the most leverage at your current stage
- Architecture help on how to connect tools into sophisticated systems
- Accountability so you actually finish what you start
- Troubleshooting when you hit blockers
- Peer learning from seeing how others at your level solve similar problems
That's what these 4 weeks give you. The advantage of going further, faster happens in a cohort.
You're not figuring this out alone. You're building alongside myself and other AI-native operators who are also pushing to the next level.
You see how agencies structure their workflows. You learn from businesses solving similar challenges. You get ideas you wouldn't have thought of working solo.
I strategize. You implement. We celebrate wins together.
This isn't me showing you what I built. Though, if I have build something that directly applies to you, I will absolutely share it - no holding back.
This is me helping you build what YOU need for your next stage of growth.
Every business is different.
Every agency has different workflows.
Every team has different constraints and opportunities.
I'm helping you develop YOUR playbook that works for your business model, your clients, your team, your 2026 goals.
That's why this is an intensive, not a course.
I'm focused on helping you get better outcomes - not adding to overwhelm.
We're not trying to implement eleventy-seven AI tools.
We're not building complexity for complexity's sake.
If there's a simple solution, we'll go for that any day over complex solutions.
Sometimes it just helps to have other perspective and experience to see what you can't.
And that's ok. That's what this is for.
We're identifying the specific leverage points in your business where AI creates disproportionate value at your next level:
- What workflow could you 10x with the right automation?
- What client deliverable could separate you from competitors?
- What sales process could close deals faster with AI optimization?
- What operations system could unlock team scalability?
That's what we build. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Working smarter with AI. Building WITH AI as your co-pilot.
What Happens After January
The intensive is 4 weeks. After that, you have:
- Your AI-native playbook - documented and ready to use
- AI-native systems and workflows implemented in your business
- Repeatable workflows you can scale with your team
- Competitive positioning that separates you in 2026
If you want ongoing support after January, there's an option to continue. But that's not required. We will talk about on-going support as we near the end of the intensive. Let's stack the wins first.
The goal is that by January 29th, you've leveled up.
Investment & Enrollment
Standard Investment: $500
Gen AI University Members: $250 (50% off)
Enrollment Period: Now through January 1st
I'm closing enrollment on New Year's Day. First call is January 6th.
This is a cohort.
We're starting together, building together, leveling up together.
Limited to qualified participants.
So we'll chat first to make sure it's a fit.
What's leveling up your AI implementation is worth?
If going to the next level means you:
- Serve existing clients at a higher level = premium pricing and retention
- Build scalable systems = less time doing, more time growing
- Create repeatable playbooks your team can use = leverage that compounds
Then $500 isn't an expense. It's the most obvious investment you'll make to start 2026 strong.
And if you're already a Gen AI University member, $250 for this level of intensive support and custom playbook development is a no-brainer.
Who I'm Looking For
I work best with people who:
- Are already using AI and generating revenue (agencies, businesses, consultants)
- Want to go to the next level of sophistication
- Will actually do the work between sessions
- See AI as competitive advantage, not just productivity hack
- Value substance over hype
- Are ready to ship outcomes, not collect knowledge
If that's you, this will be transformative.
If you're still in "learning mode" or just getting started with AI, this intensive isn't the right fit yet. This is for operators who are already AI-native and ready to level up.
Next Steps
If you're ready to level up in January:
- DM me directly or email me at [email protected]
- I'll ask you some questions about where you're at and where you want to go
- We'll confirm this is a good fit
- I'll send you the enrollment link
- You're in the cohort - and I will send you an intake form to get more detailed information about your business, challenges and goals to focus on during this intensive.
Enrollment closes January 1st.
First call January 6th.
Last call January 28th.
Let's crush January together and set you to start 2026 off STRONG.
Going further, faster, together.
Questions or ready to get started? DM me.
Darby