Name: Moving Forward NYC: AI & Tech Small Business Relaunch Mixer
Start: 2026-09-16T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Venue TBA — Manhattan Campus (NYC)

Stop letting manual administrative tasks and standard marketing templates crush your bandwidth.

From streamlining client intake to building custom internal tools, manual operations hold growing businesses back. In this workshop, you'll learn how to turn your everyday business logic into custom AI tools. It’s perfect for agency pros looking to build custom tech assets for clients, as well as business owners looking to scale their back office on autopilot.

**Welcome to the world of Vibe Coding.**

Discover how everyday, non-technical founders and marketers use plain, conversational English to build real, functional software systems without writing a single line of traditional programming code.

In this first flagship workshop, we cut through the noise to look at the practical mechanics of Vibe Coding. We will walk through real-world examples—like how non-technical creators built custom automated client intake apps, advanced marketing funnel managers, and internal compliance hubs in a matter of days.

We will share time for Q&A and networking breakout sessions to help you brainstorm exactly how Vibe Coding applies to your specific revenue and time-mastery goals.

We will demo the **[Base44 platform](https://base44.pxf.io/c/2954573/2049275/25619?trafcat=base)** in our real examples.

**You Will Learn:**

* **A Clear Roadmap to Build Without Coding**: Understand the step-by-step mechanics of Vibe Coding, giving you the direct ability to turn abstract business workflows into functional, working applications using simple, everyday language.
* **Absolute Process Ownership & IP**: Discover why owning the logic of your digital infrastructure is vital for controlling security, avoiding restrictive third-party platform limitations, and protecting your data.
* **Secure, Compliant Growth for Startups and SMBs**: Learn how to navigate critical backend hurdles startups usually ignore—specifically, how to implement secure, robust governance over business-critical AI implementations right from day one.

Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community

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John S Sadowski

Mike Hillowalla

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James Johnson

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Vipan Kumar

Jillian Barbosa

Frank Foka

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Vibe Coding: Build No-Code AI Tools for Client Funnels & Operations

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**Do you or have you recently published a book?**

Then this exclusive workshop is for you.

You spent months—maybe years—writing your book, but transforming that book into a sustainable, scalable business is an entirely different challenge. Most authors find themselves trapped in a cycle of manual operations: wrangling clunky software templates, chasing readers across rented media channels, or facing massive quotes from software developers just to build a custom tool. It’s time to step out of the operational chaos and take total control of your digital infrastructure.

[Moving Forward Small Business](https://movingforwardsmallbusiness.com/) and [BookCAMP](https://www.ipabookcamp.com/) have partnered to bring you an exclusive virtual masterclass on **Vibe Coding**. Vibe coding is a revolutionary approach that lets you translate your book’s unique framework or business workflow into your own proprietary software application in simple, conversational language. No technical background or coding experience required. Whether you want to build a custom reader portal, an automated operations engine, or an AI-driven tool to monetize your intellectual property, this session will show you exactly how to become a software-backed author.

FYI: For the demonstrations, we will be using the [Base44 vibe-coding platform](https://base44.pxf.io/c/2954573/2049275/25619?trafcat=base).

**What You Will Learn**

* **The "Chaos Loop" Detour:** How to spot and eliminate the manual, time-consuming bottlenecks holding your book business back from true growth.
* **Demystifying Vibe Coding:** The exact framework used to build custom software applications on Base44 by simply speaking or typing your ideas.
* **The Asset Ownership Advantage:** Why building and owning your proprietary digital tools creates massive long-term brand value compared to relying on third-party networks.
* **Real-World Masterpieces:** An inside look at how non-technical entrepreneurs built custom applications in just 5 days—saving up to 30 hours of manual work a week, automating client intake, and driving immediate revenue.
* **The 5-Day Blueprint:** A step-by-step roadmap to move a digital idea from an abstract vision into a live, scalable, revenue-generating reality.
* **Post-Webinar Support:** Opportunity to join our 5-day vibe-coding sprint cohort to get step-by-step help in building your first MVP platform.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

**Do I need any coding or technical experience to attend?**
Absolutely not. This masterclass is designed specifically for non-technical authors, publishers, and book industry pros. We will introduce Vibe Coding, which uses plain English instructions to guide AI to build software for you. If you can write an email, you can vibe code.

**What specific tools or platforms will we be using?**
We will focus our live demo on [Base44](https://base44.pxf.io/c/2954573/2049275/25619?trafcat=base), a visual development platform that seamlessly integrates with AI components and business tools like Stripe and email platforms without requiring programming knowledge.

**What kind of "software tools" can an author actually build?**
Authors can build automated reader engagement portals, career dashboards, series logistics hubs, or new digital products to own and monetize directly. We will showcase real examples built in just 5 days by everyday business owners.

**Will the session be recorded?**
Yes. While live attendance is encouraged for the Q&A and live demo, everyone who registers will receive an exclusive replay link sent to their registered email address within 24 hours of the masterclass.

**Are we able to get help after the webinar?**
You will have the opportunity to join our 5-day Vibe Coding Sprint Cohort! This live virtual sprint helps authors build a working MVP from scratch. All training, examples, and documentation are strictly customized for the book industry.

PoshCrusty

Beyond the Page - Grow Your Book Business

*How to build custom AI workflows in your favorite LLM that save your business 10+ hours a week—and turn those exact systems into profitable client deliverables.*

**Stop using AI as a simple copy-paste chatbot. It’s time to build your operational engine.** Most small business owners, consultants, and developers use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini like an over-qualified search engine. But when you train an LLM on your specific business frameworks, operating procedures, and brand strategy, it transforms from a basic assistant into a full-scale operational multiplier.

In this hands-on, interactive workshop, we will break down how to build **dual-purpose AI workflows** directly inside the LLM you already use. You’ll learn how to eliminate back-office friction internally and package those exact capabilities into high-ticket deliverables for your clients.

Whether you're a solopreneur trying to reclaim 10 hours a week or an agency owner looking to deliver faster, higher-margin client results, this session will show you how to connect high-level AI logic directly to real-world execution.

**What You'll Learn**

* **The Internal Engine**: How to build custom system prompts, custom GPTs, or Gemini Gems to handle SOPs, strategy creation, and operational tasks in minutes.
* **The Client Bridge**: How to take your internal operational prompts and turn them into client-facing frameworks, strategy audits, or automated service deliverables.
* **Third-Party Integrations (The Hub & Spoke System)**: How to connect your LLM strategy to third-party tools (Make, Zapier, specialized SaaS, white-label portals) to automate execution.
* **The 5-Step Bottleneck Audit**: A simple checklist to identify one major bottleneck in your business today and build an AI workflow to fix it before the week ends.
* 🔒 **AI Governance & Data Protection**: Essential security settings across Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude to ensure your proprietary business IP and confidential client data never train public models.

**Event Agenda (1.5 Hours)**

**1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \| Interactive Masterclass & Live Walkthrough**

* **Part 1**: The Internal AI Engine (Setting up your digital operations assistant)
* **Part 2:** The Client Bridge (Productizing workflows & third-party integrations)
* **Part 3**: The Bottleneck Execution Checklist (Immediate action plan)
* **Part 4**: AI Governance & Data Security (Locking down data privacy & NDAs)

**2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \| Small\-Group Breakout Networking**

* Connect in intimate, small-group breakout rooms (3–4 people) to discuss your top operational bottleneck, get feedback, and build real community relationships.

**Who Should Attend?**

* **Small Business Owners & Founders** looking to optimize operations, sales, and marketing without inflating payroll.
* **Consultants, Agency Owners & Service Providers** who want to increase delivery speed, improve client onboarding, and package new AI-driven service offers.
* **Developers & Technical Freelancers** looking to bridge the gap between coding logic, AI APIs, and real business strategy.

**Tool-Agnostic Session Note**: > We will demonstrate live workflows using **Google Gemini** and integrated third-party tools, but all core concepts, prompts, and frameworks apply 100% to **ChatGPT, Claude**, or whichever LLM you prefer to use.

RSVP to lock in your spot and get the direct virtual link!

christinemariapics

The Dual-AI Advantage: Streamlining Internal Operations & Client Work

*Connect with local SMB owners, marketers, and founders to kick off Q3/Q4, share practical ideas, and build high-value connections.*

Kick off Q3/Q4 with New Connections, Practical Strategy, and Community!
Welcome to the official in-person relaunch of the Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community!

Whether you’ve been a member of this group for years or you’re joining us for the first time, this is our flagship gathering to meet in person, build meaningful business relationships, and share ideas on how AI and modern technology are helping local businesses scale.

Hosted and sponsored by [Moving Forward Small Business](https://movingforwardsmallbusiness.com), this high-energy networking mixer brings together small business owners across all verticals, founders, operators, and marketing professionals in the NYC metro area.

**What to Expect**

* **High-Impact Networking**: Skip the awkward small talk. We’ll have structured icebreakers and industry-focused nametags so you can meet the right contacts fast.
* **The New Community Roadmap**: Get a quick 15-minute look at what’s coming for our community, including upcoming virtual workshops, expert trainings, and tools.
* **Call for Member Speakers**: Want to present at one of our future events? We are officially opening up stage spots for members to showcase their expertise, tech hacks, and business success stories.
* **Q4 Momentum**: Connect with potential clients, referral partners, and collaborators as everyone gets back to business post-summer.

**Event Agenda:**

* **6:00 PM – 6:30 PM** \| Arrival & Open Networking
Grab your badge, check in, and connect with fellow attendees.
* **6:30 PM – 6:45 PM** \| State of the Community & Speaker Announcement
A quick welcome from our leadership team, our vision for the group, and how you can apply to present at upcoming events.
* **6:45 PM – 7:15 PM** \| Fast\-Track Connections
A quick, fun, structured 2-minute rotation game to make sure you meet at least 5 new business owners in the room.
* **7:15 PM – 8:00 PM** \| Open Mingling & Wrap\-Up
Deepen the conversations you started, take group photos, and exchange contacts.

**Who Should Attend?**

* Small Business Owners & Founders looking to optimize operations, sales, finance, and marketing using technology.
* Marketing Professionals & Consultants serving SMB clients.
* Entrepreneurs & Operators hungry for practical strategies and high-value local networking.

**RSVP Note:** Space is limited by venue capacity. Please RSVP early to secure your spot on the guest list!

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Moving Forward NYC: AI & Tech Small Business Relaunch Mixer

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