From turning a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar brand to pioneering social commerce, John Lawson’s career has always been about empowering entrepreneurs with the tools to build lasting success. BlkHustle.com –

A high school dropout turned industry icon, John has generated eight figures in e-commerce and digital products, toured more than two dozen countries addressing tens of thousands of business leaders and entrepreneurs, AAE Speakers Bureau and presented on stages from South by Southwest to the White House.

He is Verizon’s Digital Ready AI Instructor, a 2x Amazon bestselling author, a recognized IBM eCommerce Futurist, and one of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers in America, crowned “Savviest in Social Media” by StartUp Nation. SCORE

His latest work, The AI Power Move Blueprint, breaks down how entrepreneurs can use AI to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and gain a competitive edge. BlkHustle.com –

John doesn’t just talk about AI — he teaches it, lives it, and builds with it every day. His presentations are known for being equal parts entertaining and immediately actionable. As Phil Leahy of Retail Global put it:

“John is a very dynamic and entertaining speaker. His presentations are packed with usable, actionable information and his delivery is simply unforgettable.”

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