Can I ask you something?

Why isn't your business on TV ?

National giants spend millions to dominate local radio and billboards. You probably think that you cannot do more with your ad spend because TV is too expensive.That is no longer the case for production or distribution.Own Your Creative™ is a hands-on workshop where established home-services businesses learn to create memorable commercials and put them in front of larger local audiences on connected TV.We teach regional brands to outmaneuver them on streaming television with zip-code-level targeting.You will leave with a stronger commercial concept, practical AI-assisted creative skills, and a clearer path to reaching audiences through connected-TV advertising.No agencies. 100% in-house. Protect your territory.

See What Television-Ready Creative Can Look Like

These commercials were created with AI-assisted production.Go ahead - be nosy.

Spec - Riverside HPE

Spec - Riverside HPE

Rat Raider Pest Control

Spec - Rat Raider Pest Control

ChemScentsations Labor Day Commercial

ChemScentsations Labor Day Commercial -
Case Study

The point is not that AI can make a commercial.The point is whether that commercial makes your company memorable in the homes of the customers you want to serve.

Made In-house. No AI slop-look. No external agency required.

We have limited seats at each OYC Workshop.
Join the OYC Waitlist.

※ One Ticket - $399.00※ Two Tickets - $699.00※ Three Tickets - $999.00※ Four Tickets - $1,299.00

Your business isn’t generic.

The marketing you make
shouldn’t be either.

The Core Problem:
The Sea of Sameness

When every local company uses the same familiar imagery and promises, homeowners see a utility service—not a brand they remember.If you lack distinct name recognition, you are completely vulnerable to getting squeezed out by national consolidators.We give independent operators a cinematic brand identity that protects their family legacy and builds unshakeable local authority.

Yes, AI generates. But, creative direction decides.

You may already be using AI to create visuals for your website and social media.AI can generate images, video, and ideas. It cannot decide what your audience needs to see, feel, or remember.In Own Your Creative™, you will learn to guide the concept, shape the commercial, recognize what feels off, and refine the details that make commercial advertising feel intentional. The result is a brand that stands apart from the competition.

Full Workshop Experience

1 Day

Spend a focused day building commercial creative for your own brand—not watching generic AI demonstrations.You will learn how to move from a product or service to a clear advertising concept, guide AI with intention, refine what it generates, and understand the path to connected-TV advertising.

Small Class Size

≤30 Learners

Enrollment is deliberately limited to 30 participants so your ideas do not disappear in a crowded room.Bring a real product, service, campaign, or business goal. You will receive live guidance, practical feedback, and time to develop work that represents your brand with confidence.Also, bring your laptop - we'll handle the rest.

Live Creative Direction

1:1 Review

AI can generate, but you decide what belongs in your commercial.Share your work, ask questions, and receive direct feedback on concept, visuals, pacing, sound, messaging, and the details that help an ad feel intentional rather than AI-generated.

Business Experience Meets Creative Direction

20+ Years

Decades of corporate operations experience, paired with a revived creative streak put to practice with AI video.You’ll learn from someone who understands both the pressure of running a business and the craft required to make its marketing look polished, intentional, and credible to your customers and not like AI slop.

Zero AI Slop

0
slop

We don’t bounce unnecessarily between platforms.Your marketing assets should reflect your company brand, and not the software used to create them.Learn the creative principles that help your work look polished, intentional, and professional instead of generic AI.

We nourish the Brain and Body

2
meals

We believe if you're going to learn, your brain needs to be well fed.A continental breakfast with hot coffee and juices and there will be a catered lunch provided*.

AI amateur hour is officially over.

Professional-quality commercial creative and the opportunity to reach television audiences are no longer reserved for brands with massive production and media budgets.Own Your Creative teaches you to develop intentional commercial concepts, refine them with a professional creative eye, and understand how connected-TV advertising can place your message before the right audience.

Access to the tools is not the same as knowing how to use them well.

This workshop is built by an operator.
Not an AI bro.

Before founding The AI Griot Studio, I spent more than 20 years working inside real businesses across operations, accounting, SaaS, CRM, administration, and leadership, including serving as a Director of Operations. For four of those years, I worked inside a large pest-control company with more than $250 million in annual revenue.I bring that same practical, problem-solving mindset to creative technology.Own Your Creative is not about chasing tools or generating content for its own sake. It is about shaping stronger commercial ideas, making better creative decisions, and using technology with intention on the end product and budgets in mind.

Real Words From Real Clients of my Studio

The work is AI-assisted. The trust is earned.

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OYC curriculum overview

More than prompt packs.
We build your creative eye.

The Own Your Creative Workshop™ teaches you how to recognize what works, spot what feels off, and direct the concept, visuals, sound, pacing, and editing with purpose.

You will learn what professional-quality commercial creative requires, and how to guide the technology toward stronger results for your brand. Then, you will learn how that creative can become part of a connected-TV advertising strategy.

It is the difference between merely generating content and creating polished commercials people remember, and knowing the path to put them on TV.

Before You Reserve Your Seat

Frequently Asked Questions

Own Your Creative is intentionally designed for business owners and teams ready to strengthen their commercial creative judgment and put the work into practice.

Who is Own Your Creative for?
This workshop is designed for established business owners, founders, and members of their in-house marketing teams who want to create stronger commercial concepts, improve how they use AI-assisted creative tools, and better understand the path to connected-TV advertising.
Who is it not for?
This workshop is not designed for individuals attending primarily to copy, resell, teach, or reproduce the workshop's proprietary curriculum, exercises, or materials. It is also not intended to provide done-for-you commercial production or advanced technical training on one specific platform.
Is registration automatically accepted?
No. The AI Griot Studio reserves the right to review and decline a registration when the attendee or organization does not appear to be an appropriate fit for the workshop, has provided inaccurate registration information, or may interfere with the learning environment. If The AI Griot Studio declines your registration, your ticket payment will be refunded.
Are there special requirements for November 10?
Yes. The November 10 workshop includes an AI research component and will be attended by representatives from a large technology company. Every attendee must sign the required nondisclosure agreement before participating.
Can I share the workshop materials?
Your workbook and resources are provided for your own business use. The curriculum, exercises, presentations, and workshop materials may not be copied, distributed, taught, published, or resold without written permission from The AI Griot Studio.

Registration notice: Registration is subject to review. If The AI Griot Studio declines your registration, your ticket payment will be refunded.

Upcoming OYC Workshops

Where Should We Bring Own Your Creative Workshop Next?

We are planning future workshops based on where qualified business owners want to attend.
Tell us where you are located, and you will receive early access if a workshop opens near you.

Bring the Workshop to Your TeamInterested in a private workshop for your company?

Founding Atlanta workshop rate: $399.00 per person.
Regular Workshop price: $599 per person. Early-bird and volume pricing are available for eligible registrations.

Email us.

Or just call.

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Privacy PolicyThe AI Griot Studio collects names, email addresses, phone numbers, and SMS consent through Own Your Creative™ Workshops registrations and inquiries. We use this information for workshop communications, customer support, and consented promotions. We do not sell or share personal information, phone numbers, email addresses, or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for marketing or lead generation. Service providers may process information only to deliver our services. To stop texts, reply STOP. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance. SMS consent is not required to purchase.

Terms of ServiceBy using our website, you agree to provide accurate information and use our services lawfully. By opting in, you agree to receive SMS messages from The AI Griot Studio about Own Your Creative™ Workshops, including reminders, registration updates, and promotions. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance. SMS consent is not required to purchase.Questions? [email protected]

© 2026 Own Your Creative™ Workshops. A brand of Grannisan James Company LLC. All rights reserved.