Quick Win
Think of one writing task you did this week that felt tedious—a follow-up email, a response to a customer question, a social media post. Write down what that task was and roughly how long it took. Now imagine having a first draft of that task appear in thirty seconds. What would you do with those extra minutes?
Prompt Pack — Chapter 2
Use these prompts to explore where AI can save you time and address common concerns.
2.1
Time Audit Helper
You are a productivity coach for small business owners. I run a [type of business: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, general contracting, landscaping]. Help me figure out where I spend the most time on writing and communication tasks. Ask me 5-7 questions about my typical week, one at a time, waiting for my response before asking the next.
2.2
Skeptic’s FAQ
I run a [type of trades/home services business] and I’m skeptical about AI. Give me honest, no-hype answers to these concerns: 1) Isn’t AI output usually generic garbage? 2) What if it makes things up? 3) Will this just be another tech tool I pay for and never use? Be direct and acknowledge real limitations.
2.3
Quick ROI Estimate
Help me estimate potential time savings from using AI. I run a [type of business] and spend approximately [X] hours per week on emails, estimates, job posts, and customer communication. If AI could reduce that time by 30-40%, what would that mean in hours per week and per year? Show your math and state your assumptions.
2.4
Competitor Awareness
How are other [plumbing/electrical/HVAC/contracting/landscaping] businesses using AI tools like ChatGPT? Give me 5 specific examples of practical applications that would be relevant to a small business in this industry. Focus on real, everyday uses—not futuristic speculation.
2.5
Personal Fit Assessment
Help me assess whether learning AI tools is a good use of my time. I run a [type of business] with [number] employees. My biggest time challenge is [describe]. I would rate my comfort with technology as [low/medium/high]. Based on this, is AI likely to help me? What questions should I ask myself before investing time in learning these tools?