Events October 8, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm NEFA FBN Meeting: From Chaos to Coffee Breaks: How AI Can Give Business Owners 20% of Their Work Week Back in Burlington, MA School of Rock, 6 Wayside Rd Suite 6S, Burlington, MA, 08103 Register 2 LIVE Credits Share Tired of drowning in emails, prep work, and endless follow-ups? Join us for a practical, no-fluff session on how AI can give you back 5-10 hours every week. Whether you’re still figuring out what ChatGPT actually does or you’re ready to build serious automation, this session meets you where you are. We’ll go from the basics (yeah, there’s stuff about ChatGPT you definitely don’t know) to intermediate tricks that’ll make you look like a wizard, all the way up to advanced automation that handles your meeting prep, follow-ups, and daily briefings while you focus on what actually matters. What you’ll walk away with: • 6 ChatGPT features that 90% of users have never tried (but should) • Intermediate workflows that automate your most tedious tasks • Advanced tools like Lindy.ai that can prep you for every meeting, handle follow-ups, and keep your day organized without breaking the bank • Something practical you can implement immediately, regardless of your current tech comfort level Who this is for: Franchise owners who are tired of being buried in busywork and ready to use AI as their secret weapon (not their replacement). Come ready to learn, leave ready to reclaim your time. No corporate buzzwords, no theoretical fluff – just real tools that work for real business owners who have real things to do. Speaker: Nick Pope is the Chief AI Officer at Train in Your Lane and a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) known for turning artificial intelligence into a practical tool for franchise growth. With a background in systems, leadership, and education, Nick leads high-energy trainings that make AI feel approachable, useful, and even fun. He’s trained franchisees, suppliers, and executive teams on everything from prompt writing to automation strategy, always with a focus on clarity, confidence, and immediate impact. Whether he’s on stage or in a workshop, Nick’s goal is simple: help franchise brands get smarter, faster, and future-ready. His sessions are known for making people laugh, lean in, and leave ready to build. This event has been approved for 2 CFE LIVE Credits by the International Franchise Association. Lunch is on us — included with your ticket. Advertisement