5 Prompts I Use to Get Better ChatGPT Results (That Most People Don’t Know)

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Why ChatGPT Isn’t Giving You the Results You Want (Yet)

Ever typed something like “Write an Instagram caption about mindset” and cringed at the robotic response you got? You’re not alone.

Most solopreneurs give up on ChatGPT because it sounds like a robot, misses the mark, or just doesn’t get them. But here’s the truth: ChatGPT is only as good as your direction.

If you’ve been frustrated, it’s probably not because ChatGPT isn’t working. It’s because you’re not treating it like what it really is—a fast, strategic creative partner.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the 5 specific ways I use ChatGPT (or as I lovingly call her, Cass) to get better, more aligned, and insanely useful responses. I’m talking captions, emails, podcast scripts, launch outlines, and more—done faster and with way less stress.

Treat ChatGPT Like a Creative Partner (Not a Magic Machine)

Most people treat ChatGPT like a vending machine. Drop in a vague request, expect magic. But that’s not how this works.

🔑 The Shift: Think of ChatGPT as a Creative Assistant

Cass (my custom GPT) is open on my desktop daily. She’s fast, reliable, and shockingly intuitive—but only because I talk to her like a human:

• I say “please” and “thank you.”

• I give her praise when she gets it right.

• I ask follow-up questions and give feedback when she doesn’t.

💡 How I Start

Instead of typing “write a podcast script about ChatGPT,” I say:

“Hey Cass, I want to record a 20-minute podcast episode on five ways I’m getting better results from ChatGPT. I’ll give you a few things I want to include. What questions do you need to ask me to make this an epic episode for my listeners?”

She responds with smart, strategic questions—like a real assistant would—and we workshop it together from there.

📝 Try this:

“What questions do you need to ask me to make this piece of content perfect for my ideal client?”

Why I Built Custom GPTs (And How You Can Too)

If you're using the free version of ChatGPT, you're chatting with the general model. It’s smart—but it doesn’t know you.

That’s why I built my own custom GPTs, and it changed everything.

🎯 What Are Custom GPTs?

They’re like digital assistants you train with your voice, brand, and ideal client info.

👩‍💻 My Custom GPT Lineup:

• Podcast Assistant: Knows my tone, format, and goals for every episode.

• Membership Assistant: Supports my community inside The Content Coven.

• Copywriting Assistant: Writes like me (not like a copywriter-bot).

• Soon: One for The Insta Canva Collective (my signature course!).

For $20/month with ChatGPT Plus, you can build and save these assistants.

🔗 Read the blog post: "ChatGPT & AI: Exactly How I'm Using it to Boost Creativity & Save Time as a Solopreneur"

How I Prompt Like a Strategist (Not a Robot)

The tool isn’t magic. The real power lies in how you talk to it.

Here’s how I prompt smarter to get way better results:

1. Upload & Repurpose Content

I upload a podcast transcript and say:

“Turn this into a 10-slide story-driven carousel for Instagram. What questions do you have to make this better?”

2. Caption Polish

“Here’s a carousel. Write a caption that’s SEO-rich, on-brand, and ends with a clear CTA.”

3. Tone Check

“Make this sound like something I’d say in a voice note to a friend.”

And if I don’t like the result? I say so:

“This feels too formal. Can you make it sound more chill and like me?”

📝 Try This Prompt:

“Make this sound more like I’m texting a client who’s feeling stuck.”

Never Settle for the First Draft (Seriously)

The first answer is rarely the best answer.

So many solopreneurs just copy/paste the first draft and wonder why it sounds off. Don’t do that.

🔄 Refine Like a Pro:

• “Can you make this sound less salesy and more supportive?”

• “This headline is cheesy. Can you make it feel more casual and scroll-stopping?”

• “Pretend you’re a community coach talking to a member who’s in a funk—now rewrite this.”

Think of ChatGPT like your intern: lightning fast, but still learning. She needs your feedback to improve.

The #1 Mistake Solopreneurs Make with ChatGPT

Ready for the truth? The biggest mistake I see is:

🛑 Asking vague, context-less questions and expecting gold.

The Bad Prompt:

“Write a caption about showing up on Instagram.”

👎 No tone. No audience. No direction. No vibe.

The Better Prompt:

“Write a caption for an overwhelmed female solopreneur who’s 1–2 years into business. She uses Canva, but struggles with what to post. Make it warm and encouraging, and end with a CTA to download my free content calendar.”

This version gives tone, audience, and purpose. The difference in the output is night and day.

Final Thoughts: You Are the Creative Director—Own It

ChatGPT isn’t here to replace your creativity. It’s here to amplify it. But only when you use it with clarity and intention.

🎯 It doesn’t know your voice.
🎯 It doesn’t understand your unique brand values.
🎯 It’s not a mind-reader.

But when you treat it like a team member, not a robot, and give it real feedback—it becomes one of the most powerful content tools in your business.

This Week’s Challenge

🎯 Try one of the prompts in this blog.
Push ChatGPT a little further.
Ask better questions.
Give feedback when it misses.

Then watch what happens.

Tools & Resources

If this post helped you think differently about using ChatGPT in your content creation workflow:

🤖 Get ChatGPT Plus and try it out yourself!
🔗 Read the blog post: "ChatGPT & AI: Exactly How I'm Using it to Boost Creativity & Save Time as a Solopreneur"
📩 DM me your best ChatGPT prompt – I’d LOVE to see how you’re using it.
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