💰 How to get your boss to pay for your AI education

Hey there.

There’s no doubt that ignoring AI is likely to prove costly.

But we also know that AI education—even when it’s as value packed as The Rundown AI University—can feel expensive too.

That’s why we want to let you in on a little secret.

Many of our members don't pay for the University out of pocket.

Because they get it covered through their company's L&D (Learning & Development) budget.

In case you didn’t know, the average company allocates over 2% of salary for L&D, which means there's probably over $1,100 earmarked for your development right now.

And, because most companies struggle to actually use these budgets effectively, you're doing your manager a favor by recommending actionable AI education.

Of course, it isn’t always as simple as forwarding this email to your boss.

Here’s the 3-step process 60% of our members have used to pass the costs on:

Step 1: Find a workflow that will pay for itself

The key to convincing your company to cover your membership is proving that your new AI skills will deliver instant ROI.

So your first step inside The University is building a workflow that will make you more productive.

Whether you’re looking to completely automate a task to save time, or supercharge your next project with AI to get more done, you’ll soon be able to demonstrate exactly why this investment will pay off.

Our members are able to help justify the expense after completing their AI Starter Kit certification and accessing step-by-step-guides, like:

• Automating your email workflows

• Conducting AI-powered research with accurate citations

• Turning meeting notes into action plans automatically

• Building custom AI assistants for routine tasks

• Turning your ideas into polished proposals

• Building simple tools without coding

• Making better decisions with AI-powered insights

And, even if you need something more specific…

Start your free 14-day trial at The Rundown AI University and we’ll reach out immediately to help you with any particular challenge.

Step 2: Think bigger to create an undeniable plan

The next goal is to attach a real dollar value to your membership. 

If you earn $40/hour and save 5 hours each week (the average for our members), that's an ROI of over $10,000 each year — making the annual membership feel like a no-brainer for your organization.

During your 14-day trial, you’ll identify the tasks you can automate (usually ones that take up most of your time each week) so you can calculate how much more money you’ll be able to make for your company.

Current University members are:

• Creating AI agents that attend calls on their behalf, send out individual action points, and automatically follow up with colleagues

• Building autonomous AI assistants that handle entire categories of repetitive tasks to benefit their whole team

• Becoming the go-to AI person in their workplace and passing on their expertise (while standing out from their peers when promotions open up)

Even if your company doesn’t have an available L&D budget, being able to demonstrate the exact value of your membership is a great way to convince your employer the investment is worthwhile.

Start your free 14-day trial at The Rundown AI University to calculate how many hours (and dollars) you can save your company this year.

Step 3: Ask the question (with our proven template)

Hundreds of professionals have successfully used this email to convince their company to cover their AI University membership.

And, once you’ve completed steps 1 & 2, you’ll be able to customize it further with the exact workflows and benefits their investment will provide.

Right now, only 35% of employees are receiving any AI training. And a lot of that training isn’t moving the needle as much as it should. 

There's a small window where AI skills are still a competitive advantage rather than a basic expectation. Don't miss out because of budget constraints that may not actually exist.

Whether you choose to have them update your card details before the end of your trial, or they agree to reimburse you once the trial is finished, joining The University is a win-win for you and your employer.

And now you know exactly how to prove it.

Start your free 14-day trial at The Rundown AI University and join thousands of other professionals whose companies are investing in their AI future.

See you inside,

Rowan & The Rundown Team

P.S. TL;DR? Nearly every company has an L&D budget that needs to be used. Convince your employer to pay for your place inside The University—after you’ve demonstrated the value of their investment—by grabbing a 14-day trial here.

P.P.S. If you're self-employed or running your own business, The Rundown AI University is often tax-deductible. Don’t let being your own boss stop you from making the right decision.