ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but only if you know how to prompt effectively.
This is part two. Click here for 1000+ ChatGPT prompts (part one).
Here are some powerful prompts designed for entrepreneurs. Copy and paste each one straight into ChatGPT, edit to suit your business, and see what comes out. For each group of prompts, keep the chat window open so your information carries through.
Launch your business
Avoid every pitfall by using these prompts to start your planning process and keep going in the right direction.
Validate market demand
Acting as a business coach for startups, tell me what methods I can use to validate market demand for my business idea before investing significant time and resources? [Add details of your business idea if you have one]
Create a financial plan
Help me create a detailed financial plan to ensure I don't run out of cash in the early stages of my business. Ask questions until you have the required information.
Strategic business growth
What strategies can I use to build a strong, diverse team that compliments my skills and supports the business's growth?
Develop a USP
How can I develop a unique value proposition that sets my business apart from competitors in the market? Here’s more information about my offering: [Describe features of your business, product or service.]
Gather customer feedback
What are some effective ways to gather and act on customer feedback to ensure my product or service meets market needs?
Track your progress
How can I create a realistic timeline and milestones for my business to track progress and avoid premature scaling?
Avoid common pitfalls
What are some common pitfalls first-time entrepreneurs face in the [your area or industry] niche, and how can I prepare for them?
Set KPIs
What are some key performance indicators I should track to measure the health and growth of my business?
Build a network
How can I build a strong network of mentors, advisors, and industry contacts to support my business journey?
Maximize your content
With clever use of generative AI, you can take a single article, interview or transcript and multiply it, creating a few months’ of posts from one solid idea.
Understand your audience
I have a piece of content about [topic] aimed at [target audience], that I’m including for context. Ask me questions about this target audience so that you have a comprehensive understanding of their fears, dreams, strong beliefs and knowledge gaps. Aim to know everything so that the next content we create together has this person in mind. I only want to talk to this person in my content, so it’s important it resonates with them: [Paste the content]
Pull out the key information
Now you have the required audience information, pull out the 10 most important, unique, different or out-there points from this content. For each main point, suggest a new way to present it as its own content (e.g., infographic, short video, social media post). Give a quick outline or script for each new piece of content. Use my original content to understand my exact tone of voice, and use the same choice of words so it can be written in my style.
Get alternative angles
Take my original content and help me look at it from 5 totally different angles. These new views should question what we think we know, offer opposite ideas, or find surprising connections. For each new angle, give me a catchy hook (a strong, opinionated sentence no longer than 10 words, that should not be a question) and a quick outline for a piece of content. Ask which new angle gets me most excited and why.
Repurpose for the win
My favourite ideas from those you have created so far are: [note them here]. Take these ideas and expand them into 20 social media posts for [specify the platform]. For each one, use my exact tone of voice and choice of words, from the original [content type e.g. article] I shared. Follow these rules: [include the rules of the social media platform, e.g. make each line short and sharp, no longer than 12 words. Make the content value-adding, not salesy]. Consider the dreams, hopes, strong beliefs and knowledge gaps of my target audience. Follow this example post for the structure to emulate [copy a previous post of yours in here, so ChatGPT knows your existing style].
Edit until you’re happy
Make these changes to the content you just produced: [outline the changes you want, for example, each content piece should be 50% longer and contain specific how-to steps, like in the example I will share. Separate each sentence onto a new line. End with a powerful single-line statement and a call to action to add a comment with what my audience would add]. [Include another example].
Stay in the game
No entrepreneurial journey is smooth sailing. Instead of trying to avoid tough times, develop the strength to get through them. Then keep going.
Get perspective
I'm facing a tough business challenge. Help me gain perspective by asking me questions, one at a time, about the situation. Then help me compare it to historical entrepreneurial struggles and global issues. After our discussion, create a brief pep talk highlighting why my problem is manageable. End with 3 questions I can ask myself daily to maintain this perspective.
Do a stock take
Guide me through a comprehensive 'stock take' of my current situation. List a series of questions that check my physical health, mental state, workload and current stressors, so I can identify what might be causing me to feel like times are tough. Ask me to consider the questions and suggest where the problem might lie, then suggest 3 things I can do to regain my sense of wellbeing and balance.
Get some light relief
I need a mood boost during a challenging time. Based on my interests of [list 3-4 of your interests], suggest 5 quick, fun activities I can do to lift my spirits. For each activity, explain how it can help reset my mindset.
Ask yourself questions
Create a set of probing questions, asked one by one, to help me get to the root of my current business challenge, taking into account that it could be a psychological block. Start with broader questions about the nature of the problem, then narrow down to specific aspects of my situation and mindset. The questions should be tough and force me to face the reality of my current situation. Apply tough love and take no prisoners in this dialogue.
Be present
Help me develop a mindfulness routine for staying present during tough times. Suggest 5 simple exercises I can do throughout my day, focusing on different senses or aspects of my environment. For each exercise, provide instructions and explain how it can ground me in the present moment.
Identify bad clients
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Uncover the gap between desire and results
You are a business analyst specializing in identifying gaps between client goals and current results. Based on this initial client statement [insert potential client's description of their needs], identify potential gaps between their desired outcomes and current situation, [add details of their desires and realities], and suggest three probing questions to better understand these gaps, as well as possible red flags (theirs or ours) that might indicate unrealistic expectations or misalignment.
Explore the client's future vision
You are an expert in analyzing responses to the question I ask potential clients before working with them: "If we were having this discussion 3 years from today and you were looking back over those 3 years, what has to have happened in your life both personally and professionally for you to feel happy with your progress working with us?" Based on this client response [insert client's answer to the 3-year question], evaluate the clarity of their vision, and potential misalignments between their goals and my services, [describe your services].
Assess the client's willingness to change
You are a change management consultant. Given this summary of a potential client's current practices and desired outcomes: [insert summary], analyze the scale of change required to achieve their goals, with potential resistance points or areas of discomfort. Next, suggest three questions I could ask them, to gauge their genuine willingness to implement necessary changes.
Evaluate the client's perspective on expertise
You are an expert in client-consultant relationships. Based on these statements from a potential client about their project needs [insert client statements, potentially from a triage call], assess their openness to professional advice and new perspectives. Then, identify potential signs of micromanagement or distrust in expert opinions. Finally, suggest three tactful ways to address any concerning attitudes about the value of your expertise.
Identify potential scope creep
You are a project management specialist focusing on scope definition. Given this initial project description from a potential client [insert project description], identify: three areas where scope creep is likely to occur, questions to ask the client to clarify project boundaries, and potential red flags in the client's language that might indicate unrealistic expectations about deliverables or timelines
Improve your working relationships
Life is too short to have consistent conflicts with the people you work with. If your interactions are hostile and you’re falling out with colleagues, something is wrong. Get on a different trajectory with a few simple moves.
Practice extreme empathy
Help me develop extreme empathy for my colleagues. Ask me to describe 5 challenging work situations I've faced recently, which involved another team member. For each scenario, guide me through a series of questions to explore the other person's perspective, including their potential fears, pressures, and motivations. After each exploration, summarize key insights and suggest how I could approach the situation with more empathy.
Read between the lines
Train me to better interpret indirect communication at work. I'll provide 5 examples of unclear or ambiguous messages I've received from colleagues. For each one, break down the possible underlying meanings, considering factors like company culture, the sender's role, and our relationship (asking clarifying questions about these topics if context is required). Then, suggest non-confrontational follow-up questions I could ask to clarify the true intent.
Regularly say thanks
Guide me in creating a gratitude process for me to follow with my colleagues. Ask me about different roles and responsibilities in my team or company. For each person I want to thank, help me identify specific actions or qualities I could express gratitude for. Then, create draft phrases and sentences I should use during my next conversation with them.
Stay on the same team
Help me reframe workplace a challenge as a collaborative opportunity. Initiate a conversation where you ask me to describe a recent situation where I felt at odds with a colleague. Then, your task is to guide me through reframing the issue as 'us versus the problem' instead of 'me versus them.' Suggest specific phrases I could use to promote teamwork and shared goals.
Change your language
Analyze my communication style for potential triggers and help me adopt non-violent communication techniques. I'll provide examples of how I typically phrase feedback or concerns at work. For each example, identify any confrontational language and rewrite it using non-violent communication principles. Explain the key changes and how they improve the message's reception. After reviewing the examples, give me 3 general rules for transforming my workplace language and suggest how I can practice these new communication skills daily. [Paste examples of emails or instant messages or write things you’d said.]
Banish inner demons
Achieve your true potential when you finally take control. Slay your mindset monkeys and stop them coming back.
Unpack your childhood
Adopt the role of a psychologist and guide me through exploring my childhood experiences and their impact on my current behavior. Ask me about key memories, family dynamics, and pivotal moments from my youth. After each of my responses, help me identify potential links to my present-day habits or thought patterns. Once we've covered 5 significant areas, summarize the main influences we've uncovered and suggest 3 practical ways I can reshape any unhelpful patterns.
Identify your triggers
Help me recognize and understand my emotional triggers. Ask me to describe 5 recent situations where I reacted strongly or disproportionately. For each scenario, guide me through a series of questions to uncover the underlying trigger and its potential origin. After analyzing all 5 situations, create a 'trigger map' that outlines my common triggers, their roots, and my typical reactions. Then, suggest 3 strategies I can use to manage each trigger more effectively in the future. End with a daily mindfulness practice to increase my trigger awareness.
Know your false ceilings
Let's identify and challenge my self-imposed limitations. Ask me about different areas of my life or career where I feel I've hit a ceiling. For each area, help me trace this belief back to its origin - a past failure, criticism, or setback. Once we've explored 5 areas, summarize my key 'false ceilings' and create a plan to test each one. For every limitation, suggest an experiment or challenge I can try to prove it's not real.
Understand your values
Guide me in clarifying and solidifying my core values. Ask me questions, one by one, about my beliefs, what I admire in others, and times I've felt most fulfilled. After exploring several areas, refine the list to 7 core values. For each value, provide a daily action I can take to live it more fully, and a question I can ask myself when making decisions to ensure I'm staying true to this value.
Move past your insecurities
Help me identify and overcome my deepest insecurities. Ask me about areas where I feel least confident or most vulnerable. For each insecurity, guide me through its potential origins, how it manifests in my life, and the impact it has on my goals. After exploring 5 key insecurities, create a personalized plan to address each one. Include specific actions I can take, mindset shifts to practice, and small wins I can aim for.
Improve your writing
There’s no better way to build an audience than writing online. Creating the habit of showing up and hitting publish will serve you well for everything in your professional future. Hone your craft with an unbiased critique. Study your art and approach perfection.
Resonate from the start
Analyze the opening of my online article. I'll paste the first paragraph below. Rewrite it 3 different ways to make it more compelling and hook the reader instantly. For each rewrite, explain the key changes and how they improve engagement. After presenting the 3 options, give me 5 general tips for crafting attention-grabbing openers that keep readers hooked. Here's my current opening paragraph: [paste your paragraph].
Include relevant statistics
Help me strengthen my article with compelling data. I'll provide the main points of my piece below. For each point, suggest 2-3 relevant statistics or research findings that support my argument. Include the source for each stat. After we've covered all the main points, summarize the most impactful statistics and explain how I can seamlessly weave them into my writing for maximum effect. Here are my main points: [list your key points].
Cut out the fluff
Sharpen my writing by eliminating unnecessary words. I'll paste a section of my article below. Your job is to cut it down by 30% without losing the core message. Present the condensed version alongside the original, highlighting the key changes. Then, give me 3 rules for identifying and removing fluff in my future writing. Here's the section to condense: [paste your section].
Add more personal stories
Help me incorporate personal anecdotes into my writing. I'll share the main topic and lessons of my article. For each key point, ask me probing questions about related experiences in my life. Help me craft these experiences into concise, relevant stories that illustrate my message. After we've developed 5 anecdotes, advise me on how to smoothly integrate them into my piece for maximum impact. My article's main topic and lessons are: [describe your article].
Identify your unique style
Analyze my writing style to uncover my unique voice. I'll provide 3 samples of my online writing below. Your task is to identify recurring patterns, signature phrases, and distinctive elements that define my style. After analyzing each sample, summarize my key stylistic traits and suggest how I can amplify these in future pieces to make my writing more recognizably 'me'. Here are my writing samples: [paste your samples].
Multiply your chances of business success
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Meet more people
Help me create a strategy to expand my network and increase my chances of success. Ask me about my current networking habits, industry, and goals and for my business. Then, suggest 3 specific ways I could meet more relevant people. Include both online and offline methods. After we've covered several ideas, ask for my feedback, then create a 30-day networking challenge for me with daily or weekly tasks. Conclude by explaining how I can track the impact of these new connections on my success metrics.
Make bigger requests
Guide me in dreaming bigger and making bolder requests. Ask me about my current goals in various areas of life or business. For each goal I share, challenge me to 10x it and describe what that would look like. Then, help me break down each amplified goal into 3-5 big requests or actions I could take to move towards it. After we've explored several areas, summarize the most exciting big requests and create a mantra I can use daily to maintain this ambitious mindset.
Use your ace cards
Let's uncover my unique strengths that I might be overlooking. Ask me a series of questions about my skills, experiences, and what others have complimented me on. After each of my responses, identify potential 'ace cards' - unique abilities or traits that set me apart. Once we've explored 7-10 areas, summarize my top 4 ace cards and suggest specific ways I can leverage each one to increase my chances of success in my field.
Cover your weaknesses
Help me identify and address my key weaknesses to boost my success potential. Ask me to rate my abilities in different areas crucial to my goals we identified earlier. For any area I rate low, guide me through three options: ignore, improve, or delegate. For each weakness, we'll decide the best approach and create an action plan. After covering 5 weaknesses, summarize the key strategies and suggest how I can track my progress in addressing these limitations.
Stick to your principles
Let's develop a set of guiding principles to keep me on track for success. Ask me about my values, long-term goals, and past decisions I'm proud of. For each response, extract a potential principle and explain how it could guide my future choices. After we've explored several areas, refine the list to 7 core principles. For each principle, provide a daily action.
Be more respected at work
Figure out where you’re going wrong and make the changes that will change your career trajectory. Stop being the workplace wallflower once and for all.
Avoid fluffy language
Analyze my communication style for assertiveness. I'll provide 5 examples of how I typically phrase requests or share ideas at work. For each example, rewrite it to be more direct and confident. Remove any unnecessary words, replace weak phrases with stronger ones, and make the message clearer. After each rewrite, explain the key changes and how they improve the impact. Once we've gone through all 5 examples, give me 3 general rules for making my workplace communication more assertive and respected. Here are the examples: [Write or paste examples of emails, messages or things you say].
Stop people pleasing
Help me shift from people-pleasing to self-respect at work. Ask me a series of questions about my typical behaviors, responses to requests, and how I handle conflicts or disagreements. After each of my answers, point out any people-pleasing tendencies and suggest a more self-respecting alternative. Once we've covered 7-8 scenarios, summarize the key changes I should make and provide 3 daily affirmations I can use to reinforce my new, more assertive mindset.
Do a better job
Guide me in becoming exceptional at my job. First, ask me to describe my current role and responsibilities. Then, for each main area of my job, ask me to rate my performance from 1-10 and explain why. For any area below an 8, help me brainstorm specific ways to improve, including skills to develop or habits to form. After we've covered all areas, create a 30-day plan with weekly goals to level up my performance. Include how I can measure my progress and demonstrate my improved skills to colleagues.
Know your goals
Let's clarify my career goals to boost my workplace confidence. Ask me a series of questions about my ideal role, the impact I want to make, and what success looks like to me. After each of my responses, summarize the key points and ask a follow-up question to dig deeper. Once we've explored my goals thoroughly, create a concise personal mission statement for my career. Then, suggest 5 daily habits I can adopt to align my current work with this mission and project more confidence to my colleagues.
Create clearer boundaries
Help me establish stronger workplace boundaries. Ask me about my current work habits, including hours, response times, and how I handle requests. For each habit, suggest a healthier boundary and explain how it can increase respect from colleagues. Then, present 5 common workplace scenarios where boundaries are often crossed. For each one, give me a script for assertively communicating my limits.
Be happier than ever
If you were happy all the time, what could you achieve?
Practice gratitude
Act as my personal happiness coach. Guide me through a gratitude exercise by asking me questions about different areas of my life, one at a time. After each of my responses, highlight something specific I have that I should be grateful for based on what I said. Cover areas like relationships, career, health, and personal growth. After 10 questions and responses, summarize the key points of gratitude we uncovered and suggest three daily practices I can use to maintain this grateful mindset.
Recognise the absence of sadness
I want to appreciate the good things in my life by recognizing the absence of negative situations. Your job is to ask me a series of 'What if…?' questions about potential hardships or challenges I'm not currently facing. After each question, provide a brief reflection on why I am fortunate to not experience that situation. Continue with the themes from the previous discussion. After 8 questions, summarize the key takeaways and suggest how I can use this perspective to boost my daily happiness.
Reflect on who you are
Help me boost my self-awareness and happiness by guiding me through a strengths assessment. Ask me questions about my past accomplishments, compliments I've received, and challenges I've overcome. After each of my responses, identify a key strength or positive trait it reveals. Once we've discovered 7-10 strengths, create a personalized affirmation for each one that I can use daily to reinforce my positive self-image and increase my happiness.
Get inspired by the unknown
Let's do a thought experiment about embracing the unknown future. Here’s what’s important to me in my life and business right now: [describe what matters, your goals and current actions]. Present me with 5 hypothetical positive scenarios that could happen in my life within the next year. These should be ambitious but not completely unrealistic. After each scenario, ask me how I would feel if it happened and what steps I could take now to make it more likely. Conclude by summarizing the most exciting possibilities we discussed and how I can cultivate a positive, open mindset towards the future.
Make a happy list
Guide me in creating a comprehensive 'happy list' I can use whenever I need a mood boost. Ask me questions about my favorite activities, people, places, and objects across different categories like relaxation, adventure, creativity, and connection. After each of my responses, suggest 2-3 specific items to add to my happy list based on what I shared. Once we have at least 20 items, organize them into categories and suggest how I can use this list proactively to maintain my happiness daily.
Increase your sales now
Sales is the most important aspect of your business and the key to making a bigger impact. Turn vague interest into hot sales. Turn sporadic traffic into floods of leads.
Decode your ideal customer's brain
I sell [your product/service] to [your target market]. Help me create a detailed psychological profile of my ideal customer. Include their biggest hopes, fears, and secret desires related to the problem my offering solves. Then, suggest 5 unique ways to frame my product/service as the perfect solution to their deepest needs. For each framing, provide a hook that speaks directly to their subconscious motivations.
Master the art of objection handling
List the top 5 objections I'm likely to face when selling [describe your product/service]. For each objection, create 3 responses that redirect the energy of the objection to highlight the benefits of my offering, which include [describe those you know]. These responses should acknowledge the concern, reframe it positively, and smoothly transition into a compelling reason to buy. After presenting the options, ask which approach resonates most with my sales style.
Become a sales magnet
Imagine I'm the most sought-after company in [your industry], and my product/service is attracting my dream customer, [describe them]. Begin a thought experiment where you explain the 5 unconventional strategies that I implemented to make my offering irresistibly attractive to my target market. These methods successfully created a sense of intrigue, exclusivity, and FOMO (fear of missing out) that compelled prospects to chase after the opportunity to buy. Each strategy was bold, slightly mysterious, and hard to ignore.
Hack the decision-making loop
Research shows that humans use mental shortcuts (heuristics) to make decisions. Identify 5 cognitive biases or decision-making heuristics that could influence the purchase of [describe your offer] for [describe your dream customer]. For each bias, suggest a practical way to ethically leverage it in my sales process. Provide examples of how to incorporate these insights into my pitch, marketing materials, or sales funnel to increase conversions.
Reclaim your sales power
Imagine I have nothing to sell. I have shown up only to share valuable information about [describe your product/service]. Reframe the sales conversation to position me as a helpful advisor rather than a seller. Create a script with 10 phrases that subtly convey this mindset. Each phrase should help maintain control over the interaction, project confidence, and subtly screen for ideal customers. For each phrase, explain how it redirects the power dynamics and fosters a sense of abundance and choice.
Build unstoppable momentum
Momentum means marching towards your business goals with high energy and a big sense of purpose. You know when you have it. But if you’re stuck in the details of your business, you might find it hard to zoom out, figure out where to focus, and find the sources of momentum that are definitely there.
Define your north star metric
My business is in the [your industry] sector, focusing on [your main product/service]. Help me identify the most impactful 'north star' metric for my business. Suggest 5 potential metrics, explaining how each one reflects our overall success and growth. For each metric, provide examples of how tracking it could influence daily decisions and long-term strategy. After presenting the options, ask which metric resonates most with my business goals and why.
Create your momentum flywheel
Based on my business model in [your industry], help me design a momentum flywheel. Identify 5 key components of my business that, when improved, positively impact each other in a cycle. For each component, suggest specific actions that could kickstart the flywheel effect. Illustrate how improving one area can lead to cascading benefits across the entire business.
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Become the business whisperer
Imagine I have the ability to 'hear' my business's innermost workings, like a horse whisperer for companies. Help me develop this sixth sense for my business in [your industry]. Suggest 5 unconventional ways to tune into the subtle signals of my company's health, growth potential, and hidden obstacles. These methods should go beyond traditional metrics and tap into the 'energy' of the business. For each approach, explain how it could provide unique insights and guide intuitive decision-making.
Hack your business's evolutionary path
Apply evolutionary biology principles to my business strategy in [your industry]. Identify 5 key evolutionary concepts (e.g., natural selection, adaptation, symbiosis) and show how they can be applied to business growth. For each concept, provide a specific strategy that mimics nature's approach to thriving in competitive environments. Explain how these bio-inspired tactics can help my business adapt faster, grow more efficiently, and outpace competitors.
Orchestrate your business symphony
Carry out a thought experiment where you imagine my business as a symphony orchestra, with me as the conductor. Help me 'compose' a business strategy that harmonizes all aspects of my company [describe your company] in [your industry], including important people such as [describe your most important people including team members and suppliers]. Identify the 5 key 'sections' of my business orchestra (e.g., sales, operations, innovation). For each section, suggest how to fine-tune its performance and ensure it plays in perfect sync with the others. Provide a 'score' that outlines how these sections should interact over time to create a crescendo of business success. Include unconventional 'instruments' that could add unique value to the overall composition.
Find startup ideas you can launch right now
Your next big business idea isn't trying to hide from you. In fact, it's right there in full view, waiting for you to notice it. But spotting that golden opportunity isn't always easy when you're knee-deep in the day-to-day grind. You need to zoom out, change your perspective, and find the answers that are staring you in the face.
Find the gap in the market
I want to start a business that solves a real problem. Here are some frustrations I've experienced recently: [list 3-5 everyday annoyances or inefficiencies]. For each of these problems, suggest 3 potential startup ideas that address the issue in a unique way. Include a brief explanation of how each idea solves the problem and why it could be successful. After generating the ideas, ask me which one resonates the most and why.
Merge unlikely industries
Help me generate startup ideas by applying my expertise, [describe your area of expertise] in a novel way to five very unusual or surprising niches (e.g., space exploration, pet care, ancient history, and so on. Don’t copy these examples, just use them as inspiration for how far-out the ideas can be). For each combination, propose a unique business concept that leverages aspects of both fields. Explain how this unlikely merger creates value and solves a problem in a way that hasn't been done before.
Use your crystal ball
Ignore everything we’ve talked about so far and start from scratch. Now, imagine you're a time traveler from the year 2030. Based on trends in technology, society, and the environment, what are 5 problems or needs that will become critical in the next decade? For each future issue, propose a startup idea that we could launch today to prepare for and capitalize on these coming changes. Be bold and specific in your predictions and startup concepts.
Flip an existing business model
Here are some of my favourite businesses or brands:[name them and describe what they do that you love]. For each one, help me create a 'reverse' or 'opposite' version that still provides value within the same category or industry, but in a completely different way. Explain how this flipped model could work and what kind of customer base it might attract. After presenting the ideas, ask for my thoughts on which reversed model seems most viable and why.
Be all things to your people
Develop a startup idea for a product or service that can solve at least 5 different problems across various industries or aspects of life for [describe your dream customer in detail. Include their hopes, fears, beliefs, challenges and knowledge gaps]. This startup should be adaptable and valuable in multiple scenarios. Describe how this versatile concept works, what problems it solves, and how it can pivot to address different market needs. Suggest a catchy name for this multi-functional startup and outline its core features.
Personal brand authority
Your personal brand is your ticket to standing out in your niche, which is probably crowded. But building authority isn't about shouting the loudest, pretending to be an expert, or making up fancy titles. It's about strategically positioning yourself as the go-to person in your field.
Figure out your unique angle
I work in [your industry/field] and my expertise lies in [your specific skills]. Help me identify a unique angle for my personal brand that will set me apart from others in my niche. Consider unconventional combinations of my skills, experiences, or perspectives. Provide 10 potential 'brand angles' that challenge the status quo and position me as a thought leader. For each angle, explain how it could differentiate me and attract my target audience.
Create your signature framework
Based on my experience in [your field] and my unique approach to [specific aspect of your work], help me develop a signature framework that I can use to explain my methodology to clients and audiences. This framework should have 3-5 key components, be easy to remember, and showcase my innovative thinking. Suggest 5 potential names for this framework and outline the core elements for each version.
Become magnetic in your industry
Imagine I'm the go-to person in [your industry]. Your task is to reverse-engineer how I get there, taking inspiration from magnetic leaders. My goal is to create a personal brand so compelling that it naturally attracts my target audience and inspires them to follow my lead. Suggest 5 unconventional ways I can demonstrate my expertise and charisma to become an irresistible force in my field. These methods should be bold, slightly controversial, and impossible to ignore.
Tell your origin story
Help me construct a compelling origin story for my personal brand. Here are key elements of my professional journey: [list 3-5 pivotal moments or experiences]. Create a narrative arc that highlights my transformation into an expert in [your field]. The story should be authentic, emotionally resonant, and clearly illustrate why I'm uniquely qualified to help my audience. Provide 3 different versions - one inspirational, one focused on overcoming adversity, and one that's more unconventional or surprising.
Become the oracle of your industry
I want to elevate my personal brand to 'oracle' status in [your industry]. First, ask me questions to learn more about my work. After that, help me develop a strategy to position myself as the go-to source for predictions, insights, and wisdom in my field. Suggest 5 unique ways I can demonstrate seemingly prophetic knowledge about industry trends and future developments. These methods should be attention-grabbing, slightly mystical, and reinforce my image as an unparalleled industry sage.
Make a powerful first impression
You never get a second chance at a first impression. Those initial moments can make or break relationships, deals, and opportunities. But giving the perfect introduction doesn't have to be a nerve wracking ordeal. With the right preparation and mindset, you can wow anyone in seconds.
Refine your elevator pitch
I work in [your industry/field] and my specialty is [your specific expertise]. My goal is to make a powerful first impression in 30 seconds or less. Create an elevator pitch that showcases my unique value proposition and leaves a lasting impact. Include a hook, my key strengths, and a call to action. Give me 5 variations and ask for my feedback, iterating until we have a pitch I'm excited to use.
Master the art of small talk
I often find myself in networking situations where I need to make a strong first impression through small talk. Generate a list of 10 unique, open ended conversation starters that go beyond the usual 'What do you do?' Include follow up questions for each starter to keep the conversation flowing naturally. The topics should be universally interesting but also allow me to subtly segue into my expertise in [your field].
Tailor your approach
I have an upcoming [type of meeting, e.g., job interview, client pitch, networking event] with [describe the person/people you'll be meeting]. Based on this context, help me tailor my introduction to make the best possible first impression. Consider factors like industry norms, the person's position, and the setting. Provide a script for my opening lines, including how to address them, a relevant comment or question, and how to seamlessly transition into discussing my relevant experience or proposal.
Nail your body language
Create a checklist of body language dos and don'ts for making a strong first impression. Include tips for maintaining eye contact, perfecting my handshake, standing or sitting with confidence, and using gestures effectively. Also, provide guidance on reading others' body language so I can adjust my approach in real time. The goal is to project confidence and openness from the moment I enter the room.
Leave them with a memorable exit
Help me create 5 memorable exit strategies for different first impression scenarios (e.g., brief encounter at a networking event, end of a job interview, conclusion of a client meeting). Each exit should include: 1) A unique way to summarize the key points of our interaction, 2) An expression of appreciation, 3) A forward looking statement or question that opens the door for future contact, and 4) A confident closing line. The goal is to leave a lasting positive impression and clear next steps.
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Sell your business
While ChatGPT will not buy your company, and it won’t do the work you need to do, it can advise you on how to set up for success. Here’s how entrepreneurs can get actionable insights on how to sell their business effectively.
Make a robust plan
I want to sell my business which is [describe your business]. My perfect sale looks like: [describe your ideal outcome, timeframe, and any specific conditions]. I need to create actions, which I will carry out, to make this sale happen. What should my weekly plan look like, split by days, to make this vision a reality?
Find the right buyers
My business specializes in [describe your industry and niche], and the ideal buyer would be someone who [describe qualities of an ideal buyer in terms of who you want to own your business]. Where should I look to find potential buyers who fit this profile?
Craft your initial outreach
When reaching out to potential buyers, it's crucial to grab their attention while conveying professionalism and appealing to their best interests. My business's unique selling points are [list your unique selling points]. I want to engage a buyer who can benefit from buying my business by [explain the ways a purchase would benefit them]. How should I draft a series of four outreach messages that incorporate these points and engage potential buyers in a casual way, in which I assess their appetite and explain more when I have established they are interested?
Create a compelling pitch deck
I want to sell my business and I’m preparing to meet buyers. My business's key metrics include [list key metrics like revenue, customer base size, growth rate, etc.]. Give me the structure of a pitch deck that not only explains my business but also showcases it as a highly valuable asset.
If you’re using internet-enabled ChatGPT, add: Include industry statistics and potential growth opportunities for the business.
Prepare for questions
I’m preparing for a meeting with a potential buyer of my business. I think they might want to buy us because [list any potential synergies you know of]. List 20 questions that they might ask me in a meeting, and add bullet points under each one to explain what they will be looking for in my answer. Can you also give me 7 intelligent questions I should ask the potential buyer, to make sure they are the right people to trust with my brand, team and clients?
Prepare for scrutiny
I understand that due diligence is a critical phase in the business sale process. To expedite this phase and avoid any roadblocks, what documents and preparations should I have in place in advance? Give me a list of actions I should take to organize my business admin.
Boost your personal brand
Analyze your online presence
You’re a personal branding expert with over 10 years of experience. Use your expertise to assess this website [enter URL] and prepare a detailed report outlining this person and company’s USP, values, brand style, personality, and voice.
Revamp your profiles using public figures
Here are five media bios I love. I want you to analyze their structure, the types of credibility markers and language used. And then I want you to turn them into a template [add media bios here].
Here's my current media bio. Please modify it to match the template we created, so my bio is compelling and reflective of the media bios I love.
Create a nutshell elevator pitch
Act like a professional marketing strategist and business communication coach. We are going to create an elevator pitch for my business that I can use at an upcoming event, attended by [describe event attendees]. Here is the context of my pitch: [insert company/product/service details here]. My target audience is: [insert target audience details here]. Begin by crafting a compelling opening statement that grabs attention, including a hook that highlights the unique value proposition. Clearly define the problem that my company/product/service solves, relating it to the needs and pain points of the target audience. Describe the solution in a concise and engaging manner, emphasizing the benefits and key features that differentiate it from competitors.
Unique selling points: [insert unique selling points], Key statistics or evidence: [insert relevant statistics or evidence], Desired tone (e.g., enthusiastic, professional, friendly): [insert desired tone]. Finally, at the end, write a nutshell elevator pitch.
Gain LinkedIn followers with a strong call to action
Write a P.S. section for my LinkedIn posts that includes: A brief description of what I do [insert specific role or job here]. The type of content I share [insert content focus like AI tips, entrepreneurship advice, productivity hacks, etc.]. A short call-to-action encouraging people to follow me [insert personal style or tone here]. This should work with anything I decide to share on LinkedIn and should compel someone to follow me or contact me to enquire about my offer.
Repurpose your content
I am [your name]. I was recently asked the following question [explain where, e.g. at a conference/on a podcast]: [insert question]. Here was my answer: [insert answer]. Do the following task #1: Summarize it into an engaging and shareable tweet thread. The thread should cover all the key points discussed in content. Please note that the use of emojis is strictly prohibited in this task except that you may use a thread emoji to denote the first tweet. Importantly, the use of hashtags is not allowed under any circumstances.
Write in the voice of [your name] and how they communicate on Twitter [describe your style]. I am this person and I’ll be posting this as myself on my own social media profiles, so there’s no need to announce myself.
Repeat task #1, but designed for a single social media share (not a thread), such as that would go on LinkedIn, Facebook or a non-YouTube platform. The post should be as detailed as the tweet thread.
Accelerate your success
No one is here to go slow. For the outstanding success you dream of, shuffling forwards just won’t cut it. So speed up. Take what you’re doing and just go faster. But how? Identify the leapfrog moves that will grow your business in record time.
Spot the signs
I have a theory that I’m not tuning in to the signs that are around me, for how I can speed up the growth of my company. Help me figure this out. Ask me off-the-wall questions, one at a time, about my customers, my industry, the advice I get from other people and my skills. Focus on the clear and simple messages their words and actions hold. Act from the belief that my next leapfrog moves are already right around the corner, I just need to identify them.
Act from abundance
I believe that acting from a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity will lead to more success. An abundance mindset is grateful, optimistic and believes there is more to go around. A scarcity mindset operates from lack, and believes in protecting what you have, and playing zero sum games. Create a 10 question quiz where, in multiple choice questions (with 4 options for each answer, ensuring there isn’t an obviously scarce or abundant option), you test which mindset I have right now. After I provide my answers, give me the results. Next, make an assessment and suggest ways I can act from abundance more often, until it becomes an identity and a habit.
Let go of the past
Something in my past is holding me back and it’s your task to find out what that is, so I can make leapfrog moves without it in my way. One by one, ask probing questions about my routine, friends, family, customers, and industry, to uncover where I could be succumbing to limiting beliefs, playing small, or doing things I have outgrown. Act from the belief that I can move forward with more speed if I let go of what is stopping my growth.
Find new mentors
I believe there are people I’m hanging out with who could have nuggets of wisdom to share, but I’m not asking them the right questions. Start by requiring me to identify my most successful acquaintances, then ask questions, one by one, to understand which parts of their journey and experience I should ask them about, related to mine. The aim is to uncover a leapfrog move, whereby I can strategically skip several smaller steps in my journey to success. After this, give me a list of 3 questions to ask each person to hear their story and learn their wisdom.
Set new goals
I want to set new goals. Start by asking me about my current goals, then dismiss them. Tell me in a direct way that they are far too small, and press me with questions, delivered one by one, that require me to create new, bigger goals. Do not stop pressing me on these goals until they are significantly more aspirational than before.
Find profitable startup ideas
ChatGPT can come up with business ideas fast. Using it is an advantage for any entrepreneur looking to start up or go in a new direction. Don’t waste its wisdom.
Find audience pains
I’m starting a business and want to clearly define my target audience and their associated pains. Acting as a business coach, ask me questions, one by one, about the type of people I am familiar with or already have in my network. Ask me to describe them, then move to asking me what pains they have that I know about. After seven questions, provide a description of this audience and list their top 20 problems. My job is to pick the top three, which will form the basis of the next steps, which will be generating startup ideas. Do not generate any startup ideas until I say so.
Set your parameters
Now we will define the parameters that the business ideas we generate should comply with. Acting as a business analyst, ask me questions about what kind of startup I want to begin, with questions about its potential, location, delivery and industry. After 7 questions, create a set of 7 parameters (also known as rules or boundaries) that the business ideas we create must adhere to. Don’t create the ideas until I say, only the rules.
Solve the problem
Your task is to combine (i) the target audience description and (ii) the top three problems identified with (iii) the parameters outlined, to create 6 [add adjectives, e.g. innovative and exciting] startup ideas that solve one or more of the problems within the parameters. For each idea, the title should be a value proposition aimed at the target audience, followed by a short description of the startup and what it does.
Filter bad ideas
Let’s try a thought experiment. Your task is to combine (i) the target audience description and (ii) the top three problems identified with (iii) the parameters outlined, to create 6 terrible startup ideas. They should be really bad, with no chance of working. Have some fun with coming up with awful ideas and present them as a value proposition aimed at the target audience, followed by a short description of the startup and what it does.
Link ideas to revenue
From the ideas you suggested, let’s explore these ones further: [specify which you want to expand]. For each one, suggest the offer. Your task is to create a description of what is for sale, the absolute perfect customer, the reason someone should buy, and how it’s delivered in terms of time or other resources. Include the potential for how much money I could make in my first year. This will help me pre-sell the startup before I have built it, and give me motivation to begin.
Instantly improve your writing
Compelling copy will propel your business to new heights when customers connect with your sales pages, resonate with your emails, and believe your social media posts really get them.
Improve the hook
Revise my opening sentence to make it more engaging and attention-grabbing by creating an information gap, starting in the middle of the story, or pulling on a known pain that my target audience of [describe target audience] has. Give 5 options for a new opening line. Here is the entire piece for context: [paste your entire piece].
Make it simpler
Rewrite the following passage using simpler words and clearer language, targeting a reading level of [specify reading level, e.g., 8th grade]. Explain the changes made and why: [paste your work].
Write in active voice
Convert the following sentences to active voice to make them more engaging. This means the subject is the person or thing performing the action (e.g. she loved him as opposed to the passive form he was loved). Explain the changes made and why: [paste your sentences].
Remove ambiguity
Clarify and remove any ambiguous wording from the following text, ensuring it is easy to understand for the reader. Explain the changes made and why: [paste your text].
Turn one idea to many
Using this [article, sales copy, email] as a basis, generate new topics and angles for additional content, including [specify, e.g. tweets, posts, and articles.] Provide headlines and opening lines for the suggested new content: [paste your work].
Start a wildly successful business
Go big or go home. But start small. One paradox of entrepreneurship is that serving a small group of customers insanely well will lead to growth faster than going broad. Before buying your domain name, designing your brand or building your products, follow these steps and use these prompts.
Find a profitable niche
I’m starting a business. Help me identify a profitable niche market that aligns with my skills and interests. I have experience in [your skills], a passion for [your interests], and am looking to enter a market that has growth potential and room for new players. Consider trends and data in [specific industry, location or market] that could be a good fit for my background.
Define your winning offer
Given the niche market of [your chosen niche], what are some potential service or product offerings I could provide? I am considering business models like [subscription, one-off cost, tiered plans]. Could you suggest options for [type of service, e.g. done with you, done for you, do it yourself or type of product, e.g. physical or digital] services or products? Additionally, give me some compelling value propositions for these offerings.
Talk to potential customers
Help me validate my business idea in the field of [your chosen niche] by talking to potential customers. List the questions I should ask potential customers about [specific aspect of your product/service]. Then, provide the structure and wording for a simple landing page to gauge interest in [your offer]. Suggest 5 potential slogans to use in ad copy for [type of ads e.g. Google ads].
Create a business plan
Your task is to draft a business plan for a new venture in the [your chosen niche]. Include sections on market analysis, targeting [specific demographics or customer segments], financial projections for [1 year, 3 years, 5 years], based on my offer of [describe your product or service offering], growth strategies such as [specific tactics or initiatives], and team composition including roles like [specific roles or expertise needed]. Also, include potential risks and how to mitigate them.
Decide your marketing strategy
Acting as a world-class marketer, describe some effective marketing strategies for a new business in the [your chosen niche]. Suggest channels like [define these, e.g. a specific social media platform, email marketing, SEO, content marketing], identify which key metrics I should track, and suggest messaging that will resonate with [your target audience]. Additionally, provide ideas for initial marketing campaigns and how to iterate based on results.
Apply Alex Hormozi’s business advice
Relevant, actionable advice is priceless. It’s also rare. Hardly anyone has achieved the success you dream of. When you find someone who has, pay close attention.
The rule of 100
Define the primary actions I should take to achieve my goal of [your specific goal, e.g., building a $100m business, becoming a well-known creator] within my business of [describe your business]. Include specific daily tasks that contribute to this goal such as [describe them, e.g. writing, outreach, marketing], and explain how I should track progress for a hundred days.
The 4 Cs of leverage
Outline how I can apply the 4 C’s of leverage to my business. Include strategies for collaboration (e.g., hiring talent), capital (e.g., investing in resources), code (e.g., automating tasks), and content (e.g., distributing digital content). Using what you know about my goals, business and daily actions, explain how each type can amplify my efforts.
Compound interest
Create a strategy for building a long-term audience for my business, using what you know about my goals, and additional information about my target audience: [describe them here]. Include steps for providing value through [describe what you’re creating, e.g. free courses, low-cost books], and explain how to engage and grow a dedicated following. Suggest angles for content that will resonate deeply with my target audience.
Apply strategic patience
I sometimes feel impatient. Give me a plan for what I should do while I’m waiting for my ultimate goal to come true. This plan should include actions I can take in the meantime, to give it more chance of happening, and where I could double down. Suggest what milestones I track for short-term achievements, so I stay motivated and don’t give up before the end.
Measure and iterate
Acting as a straight-talking business coach, start a conversation where you ask me to compare where I am now with where I want to be in future. Asking questions one by one, help me figure out what’s in the gap, and what I need to better measure and constantly improve to get where I want to be and achieve my ultimate business goal, which you already know. When I have answered 5 questions, suggest a framework for measuring and iterating on my business strategies, including metrics for [specific actions, e.g, content performance, sales conversions], and provide methods for analyzing and adjusting based on results.
Create 30 pieces of content in 30 minutes
Come up with ideas, schedule your posts, do your engagement and watch opportunities come flying in when people it resonates with want to chat.
Give ChatGPT context
I run a business that [describe what your business does] to help [describe your audience] achieve [what your business does for them]. For context, some of my audience's dreams are [describe what you know about their dreams] and their fears are [describe their fears]. To write content that will resonate with this audience I need to either champion their beliefs or alleviate their fears. First, come up with five strong opinions that members of my target audience might hold. I will choose one of these to move forward with as my core belief. For each statement use simple language, 8th grade level. After I have chosen the core belief, wait for further instructions.
Identify your core idea
I want to create social media content based on the one core belief of [paste the core idea you chose here], shared by me and my target audience. Take this idea and repurpose it into 10 different individual sentences, each a strong statement that approaches the topic in a different way. For inspiration, include what are the benefits of acting consistently with this belief, what happens if you don't, what do people normally believe to be true, why do I think this is true instead, as well as other ways of approaching this belief. For each statement, use simple, compelling language, 8th grade level.
Share examples
I’m going to share some examples of really great social media posts that I’d like to emulate, but using the core belief we just established, as well as the 10 variations you came up with. When you’re ready for examples say “let’s go”, then I’ll paste them in. When I’ve sent the final one I’ll say “stop” and then give instructions for the next task. Do not create any new content until you have the new instructions.
Request the new format
Now I want you to combine the core idea we specified with these example posts to create 10 posts that are a variety of lengths. For each post, the hook is very important. This should be a short, catchy first line that is not a question. It should spark intrigue, create an information gap and be enticing to the target audience I described. The rest of the post should be in short sentences, each delivered on new lines. Share personal stories, how-tos and useful advice throughout the posts, ensuring they are all different. Use simple language. I’m ready for the posts.
Maximize your extrovert superpowers
I love people. Hanging out and talking business gives me energy. Having ideas and running thought experiments with inspiring founders is something I could do all day. Are you the same? If you can relate, your natural extroversion is a massive superpower, especially when you’re running your own business.
Meet more people
Help me identify and connect with potential clients, partners, and suppliers who are relevant to my business goals. My business is [describe your business], and I am looking to grow by meeting new people in [specific industry or field]. Provide suggestions on the criteria I should search with to find these people online, and suggest the platforms on which they might be hanging out.
Be the organizer
I want to organize a casual networking event that aligns with my interests and business goals. Here are my preferences for the event: [describe your interests, preferred format, and potential venues]. Suggest event structures, formats, and venues that would attract the people who match the criteria we just outlined. Draft an approach message to invite them, clearly stating what’s in it for them.
Connect everyone you know
I have a network of contacts in my industry and I want to introduce some of them to each other in relevant ways. Help me identify potential collaborations and partnerships among my connections. When you’re ready to receive the information, say “let’s go!” Then I will use ChatGPT voice to describe each contact along with their business. When you have heard about them, suggest who I should introduce to whom for mutually beneficial opportunities.
Keep a personal CRM
I just spent time with [name] and I want to tell you what we talked about. I’ll record a voice note with the details. When I have provided this, give me a summary and key details of the meetup so I can easily recall important information later. After this, provide a template for recording future notes, so I can record them to a consistent structure. When you’re ready for the information, say ‘let’s go.’
Be clear on your message
Assist me in crafting a clear and consistent message when talking about my business. My primary focus is [describe your goal, e.g., growing a startup, raising investment, or overcoming a specific challenge]. Help me develop talking points that I can use in conversations to effectively communicate my goal and attract support from people I meet and spend time with.
Become an influential thought leader
As a founder, being known for your work helps you attract exceptional team members, partnerships and investors, and onboard new clients on your terms. You save cash on ads, need to chase people less, and attract opportunities that you didn’t know were possible. Get on the train right now, and take consistent action until your work precedes you.
Create your concept
Help me identify a unique concept or niche that I can own as a thought leader. My background is in [industry/field], and my expertise is in [specific topics]. What word, phrase, or concept should I focus on to stand out and be memorable? Create 10 options on compelling ways of phrasing this.
Rework your bios
Here’s my current bio for [platform name]: [insert current bio]. Based on my concept of [your chosen concept], rewrite this bio to be [specify number of words, which will vary across platforms). The purpose is to ensure consistency and clarity across all my online profiles.
Offer fewer options
Analyze my current online presence and/or referral data: [provide details or links to profiles, as well as any data you hold about where people come from]. Based on my goal of [outline your main business goal], which one platform should I focus on? Explain why, then suggest a compelling call-to-action to encourage people to follow me on that platform.
Build your list
My target audience is [describe audience], and they face challenges such as [list challenges]. Suggest 5 lead magnet ideas unique to my brand, that will be compelling to my target audience, and encourage them to provide their email addresses.
Reach out for features
Using the following details about my expertise and achievements: [insert details], suggest a list of journalists or media outlets in my industry that might be interested in featuring me. For each one, highlight an angle that would capture their interest.
Become a master storyteller
Storytelling is a skill that not enough people master, but those that do find they easily capture interest, connect with their audience, and drive people to their offer without really trying.
Find the moments
Within my business journey are moments that will make great stories that will resonate with my audience. Your task is to find them. I will provide context, which you should use to create twenty questions about my journey, from setting up my company to where I am now. When you send the questions I will record my responses. From these responses, pull out specific points so we can turn my responses into single moments that I can tell as standalone stories. Do not write the stories, just list the moments. Here’s the context: my business is [describe your business] and it achieves [the result you achieve] for [describe your audience]. I started it in [year] and now it’s [describe the impact and scale of your business now].
Start in the middle
Let’s turn each of the moments into stories. Starting with [paste one of the moments], ask me questions to build this moment into a story. When you have the components, suggest a line I should use to start this story in the middle of the action. Include the sections that should follow, so I deliver the message with impact.
Learn exceptional delivery
The next time I will be telling the stories of my business will be [describe your next appearance, whether in-person or online]. I’m going to be talking about [explain which moments you will include]. Knowing that my business goal is [explain your business goal], give your expert tips on how I can deliver my message in the most impactful way.
Create a habit
I’m sharing a picture of my calendar. Assess what’s in it, then ask me questions about specific events, with the aim of remembering stories from my week that will resonate with my audience. Ask me about the people I met, the places I went and the meetings I had. Encourage me to think of novel or extraordinary things that happened. When we find something, ask me more about it and then repeat it back to me in a compelling story format.
Tug on heartstrings
Your task is to incorporate emotional triggers in each story I tell, specifically emotions such as [joy/fear/surprise/sadness]. Start with the story about [select the story to rework] and suggest phrases I can use to resonate better with my audience on a deep level.
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