Everything You Need to Know

Rider has delivered AI training to over 100 organizations across 15+ states over three years. His core industries include real estate (NAR affiliates and brokerages), private clubs and country clubs (CMAA chapters), property management (IREM and NARPM chapters), mortgage banking, and hospitality. He also works with attractions and entertainment companies, sports organizations, restaurants, and professional associations across virtually every industry. His content is always customized to the audience.

A keynote is a high-energy presentation (typically 45 to 90 minutes) designed for large audiences at conferences, association meetings, or corporate events. It focuses on inspiration, live demos, and big-picture AI strategy. A workshop is a hands-on, interactive training session (typically 2 to 4 hours) where attendees work alongside Rider on their own devices, building real AI skills in real time. Workshops are best for smaller groups who want to walk away with practical, immediately usable skills. Both formats include live demonstrations with real AI tools.

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of optimizing your digital presence so that AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude recommend your business when users ask questions. Unlike traditional SEO, which focuses on ranking in a list of search results, AEO focuses on becoming the answer that AI tools provide directly. Rider teaches businesses how to adapt their websites, content, and online profiles to win in this new AI-driven search landscape.

Three things set Rider apart. First, every session is hands-on and tool-agnostic. He teaches with live demonstrations across multiple AI platforms, not slides full of theory. Second, he has real-world depth, having trained over 100 organizations across 15+ states over three years, with deep expertise in specific industries like real estate, country clubs, and property management. Third, he is a practitioner, not just a presenter. He runs his own AI-powered business, GoBananas.ai, and uses the same tools and workflows he teaches every single day.

Yes, every session is fully customized. Rider conducts a pre-event discovery call to understand your audience, their experience level with AI, their specific pain points, and the outcomes you want. He then builds a tailored agenda with industry-specific use cases, live demos, and exercises that are directly relevant to your team's day-to-day work. No two workshops are the same.

Yes. Rider is tool-agnostic and trains teams on a wide range of AI platforms including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude by Anthropic, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and many more. He can focus an entire session on one tool or cover multiple platforms in a comparative format, depending on your team's needs and existing tech stack.

For hands-on workshops, each attendee needs a laptop, tablet, or smartphone with internet access. Free accounts on tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Claude are recommended but not required. Rider walks attendees through setup at the beginning of each session. For keynotes, no devices are needed. The venue should provide a projector or large screen, a microphone for groups over 30, and reliable Wi-Fi for live demonstrations.

Attendees leave every workshop with practical AI skills they can use immediately. Typical outcomes include the ability to write effective AI prompts using a proven framework, hands-on experience with multiple AI tools, industry-specific workflows and templates they can apply the same day, a clear understanding of how AI fits into their role and business, and confidence to continue learning and experimenting with AI on their own.

Yes. Rider is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and travels nationwide for keynotes, workshops, and multi-day training programs. He has spoken in over 15 states and regularly delivers sessions across the country for conferences, corporate events, and association chapter meetings. Virtual sessions are also available for remote teams or hybrid events.

Yes. Rider offers fully virtual keynotes and workshops via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred platform. He also supports hybrid events where some attendees are in person and others join remotely. Virtual workshops include the same hands-on exercises, live demos, and real-time interaction as in-person sessions.

It is recommended to book at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance to allow time for agenda customization and logistics. For large conferences or annual meetings, booking 2 to 3 months ahead is ideal. However, Rider can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines depending on availability. Contact his team early to lock in your preferred date.

Pricing varies depending on the format (keynote vs. workshop), session length, travel requirements, and customization needs. Rider works with organizations of all sizes, from local association chapters to national conferences. Contact his team directly for a custom quote tailored to your event.

To book Rider Harris, visit riderharris.com and fill out the contact form with your event details, or email his team directly. Include your preferred date, event format (keynote or workshop), estimated audience size, and industry. His team will follow up within 24 to 48 hours to discuss your needs and provide a custom proposal.