Launch Your AI-Enhanced Business Strategy in 8 Weeks
Master AI-driven marketing, sales automation, and business growth with expert coaching tailored for Omaha entrepreneurs.
Meet Our Founders
Industry leaders dedicated to empowering Omaha entrepreneurs
Dan Grech
Pulitzer Prize-winning former NPR and PBS journalist turned entrepreneur and educator. Dan's mission is to train 1 million business owners in AI-powered marketing and business storytelling to grow 10x faster. A Princeton graduate with two Masters degrees and former Fulbright scholar, he's taught at Princeton, Columbia, and University of Miami, and led marketing at major companies including the nation's largest Hispanic-owned energy company.
Grant McGaugh
Grant's journey from personal tragedy to transformative leadership drives his mission to revolutionize business and healthcare through innovation, accountability, and transparency. After losing his father to systemic healthcare failures, he founded 5 STAR BDM to ensure no family endures similar pain. Through the "Follow the Brand" podcast and community engagement, Grant champions systemic change and empowers entrepreneurs to thrive through technology and storytelling.
What You'll Learn
Master practical AI skills to transform your business
AI-Enhanced Marketing
Launch complete marketing campaigns powered by AI, using tools to generate content, leads, and visuals automatically.
Lead Building System™
Deploy our proprietary system designed to increase revenue and engagement with AI-enhanced lead generation.
Video & Visual Content
Create professional brand-aligned videos and graphics for social media and marketing campaigns using AI.
Automation & Strategy
Streamline operations, save 5-10 hours weekly, and build lasting in-house AI expertise across your team.
Who This Is For
Designed specifically for Omaha entrepreneurs ready to scale
Small Business Owners
Metro Omaha entrepreneurs seeking AI-powered growth and competitive advantage
Minority & Women-Owned
SEB-certified businesses with priority scholarship support available
Community Focused
North & South Omaha-based companies ready for transformation
ROI Seekers
Business leaders wanting immediate return on investment from AI adoption
What's Included
Everything you need to succeed
6+ Expert Coaches
Dedicated AI & marketing expertise guiding your journey
Live 8-Week Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11AM–1PM CT
Self-Paced Content
15+ hours of on-demand training
Peer Network
Connect with Omaha entrepreneurs & leaders
Capstone Project
Showcase your AI campaign to stakeholders
Multi-Language
English, Spanish & Haitian Creole
8-Week Curriculum
Winter 2026: February 11 – April 2, 2026 | Live Online | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11 AM – 1 PM CT
Pre-Work:
Orientation
Feb 4 - Setup & introduction
Week 1:
Lead Building
AI-enhanced lead generation
Week 2:
Marketing Copy
Email, web & ad copy mastery
Week 3:
Visual Creation
AI images & graphics
Week 4:
Video Marketing
Short-form video creation
Week 5:
Campaign Strategy
Build complete campaigns
Week 6:
Implementation
Hands-on lab & coaching
Week 7:
Presentations
Final campaign showcase
Week 8:
Graduation
#BizHackLive celebration
Expected Outcomes
- Launch AI marketing campaign
- Save 5-10 hours weekly
- Increase lead generation
- Improve customer engagement
- Build AI team expertise
Support & Resources
- 6+ expert coaches
- Small group breakouts
- 15+ hours on-demand video
- Private alumni community
- Lifetime tool access
Winter 2026 Cohort
Orientation
February 4, 2026
Class Dates
Feb 11 – Apr 2, 2026
Format
Live Online
Schedule
Tue & Thu, 11AM–1PM CT
Scholarships prioritized for BIPOC and SEB-certified Omaha businesses
Apply NowTuition & Scholarships
Flexible options for Omaha entrepreneurs
Full Tuition
(Up to 2 people per business)
Funding Support
- City of Omaha
- OIPA
- Corporate Sponsors
- HWS
Scholarship Priority
- BIPOC-owned businesses
- SEB-certified
- Women-owned enterprises
- Veteran-owned businesses
Powered By
Built by industry leaders for Omaha success
5 STAR BDM
Leading Omaha digital transformation partner for small business
BizHack Academy
National award-winning AI marketing training platform
In Collaboration With
What Our Students Say
Real results from Omaha entrepreneurs who transformed their businesses with AI
This course completely transformed how we approach marketing. We've cut our content creation time in half while increasing engagement by 67%. The AI tools we learned are game-changers for our small business.
The hands-on approach and expert coaching made all the difference. Within 3 weeks, we launched our first AI-powered campaign. Our lead generation increased by 45% and we're saving 10 hours per week on marketing tasks.
Best investment we've made in our business this year. The curriculum was practical, the coaches were knowledgeable, and the results speak for themselves. We're now confidently using AI across all our marketing channels.