Local Chapters Spotlight: Nathan Brown on Networking and AI Automation

TL;DR

HighLevel's YouTube channel featured Nathan Brown discussing Local Chapters and his AI automation business. This is a community-focused update, not a product change.

Who this affects

Agency owners and SaaS entrepreneurs interested in community networking, hands-on workshops, and insights into building an AI automation business with HighLevel. Those not interested in community networking or enterprise IT to entrepreneurship transitions can safely ignore this. HighLevel has not confirmed who is specifically affected by Local Chapters in terms of plan level or sub-account setup.

What changed

HighLevel's YouTube spotlight featured Nathan Brown. Nathan Brown founded HivergentAI after being laid off in March 2025. HivergentAI assists DFW home service companies, spas, and nonprofits. Nathan Brown discussed the transition from enterprise IT to entrepreneurship using HighLevel. He highlighted the importance of local community and synergy partners for agency owners. He also discussed what occurs at a HighLevel Local Chapter event. Nathan Brown elaborated on how HighLevel facilitates scalable growth. HighLevel Local Chapters offer networking opportunities. HighLevel Local Chapters provide hands-on workshops. HighLevel has not confirmed rollout status, any replacements or breaks, or limits/plan gating related to Local Chapters.

Where to find it

This discussion appeared on the HighLevel YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53X9c3IE22I). HighLevel has not published the location of Local Chapters within the product itself, as they are community-led initiatives rather than a product feature.

How agencies will use this

Agency owners can use the insights from Nathan Brown's interview to understand the value proposition of HighLevel Local Chapters. For instance, an agency owner looking to grow their local client base might attend a Local Chapter event to connect with potential synergy partners, like a local web design firm or marketing consultant. They could leverage the hands-on workshops to refine their skills in specific HighLevel features, such as setting up advanced AI automation workflows for a new client in the home service industry, mirroring HivergentAI's focus. This participation offers a direct avenue for networking and learning, potentially leading to new client referrals or improved service offerings through shared best practices within the local HighLevel community.

Our take

This is a standard spotlight, not a product update. It offers community insight rather than a new feature or core platform change. For agency owners seeking networking opportunities and practical advice from peers on entrepreneurship and AI automation, the discussion with Nathan Brown provides value. For those not actively seeking community engagement or business inspiration, this update is minor.