How to Get Started at the AI Performance School

Katie

Katie

— 1 min read

When leaders first land here, the biggest question is always: “Okay, but where do I start?”

I get it. You’re busy. You don’t want another theory-heavy program—you want to know exactly what to do first, what comes next, and how to prove it’s worth your time.

That’s why we’ve made it simple. Three steps. Do these, and you’ll have proof in your hands that AI works for you, your team, and your community.

Step 1: Claim Your Scholarship (Individuals)

Subscribe now and unlock $4,000 in AI training and tools—free.

You’ll get lifetime certification access plus a 30-day trial of the AI MBA toolkit: 3,276 pre-built workflows across strategy, marketing, HR, finance, sales, and operations.

This isn’t just education. It’s a signal. A way to show your board, your staff, and your community that you’re leading with confidence and credibility.

Step 2: Book Your ROI Experiment (Teams)

Once you’ve claimed your scholarship (watch your inbox), schedule a call to join the 30-Day AI ROI Experiment.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Make a refundable $999 deposit in the software tools.
  2. Bring your team to a 30-minute workshop.
  3. Use AI in your daily work for 30 days.
  4. Walk away with a guaranteed 23% ROI—or your money back.

At the end of the month, you’ll have the metrics you need to justify AI in your budget. No waiting on endless committees or 18 months of town halls. Just proof.

Step 3: Show Up and Practice

Scholarships and experiments only matter if you put them into practice.

Show up to class – Thursdays at 12:30pm CDT (replays sent via email). Use the tools alongside your colleagues. Document your wins. Every rep you put in builds fluency, confidence, and capacity.

This isn’t about learning AI for the sake of it. It’s about proving to yourself—and to your stakeholders—that you can lead smarter, faster, and more effectively.

The Invitation

The future of economic development won’t be decided by who talks about AI the most. It will be decided by who uses it best.

So start here. Three steps. No fluff. No wasted time. Just proof, practice, and progress.

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