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Power Phrase
Step-by-Step Activator
Forces the AI to show its reasoning before giving you an answer. Use on anything important you're going to act on.
Before you answer, take a deep breath and work through this step by step. Show me your reasoning, then give me your final answer.
Power Phrase
10 Options, Then Best
Breaks the AI out of its first-answer habit. Gets breadth first, then depth. Especially useful for headlines and strategies.
Give me 10 different approaches to this. Then tell me which one you think is strongest and why.
Power Phrase
Expert Role Stack
Assign a specific expert identity before your request. The AI shifts its perspective and outputs significantly improve.
You are a [senior copywriter / experienced accountant / seasoned trade contractor] with 15 years of real-world experience. [Your request here.]
Power Phrase
Devil's Advocate
Stress-test any plan before you commit. Best used before big decisions, new pricing, or anything irreversible.
Here's what I'm planning to do: [describe your plan]. Argue against it as hard as you can. What could go wrong? What would a skeptic say?
Power Phrase
What Am I Missing?
The question most people forget. Surfaces blind spots before they cost you. Use on any plan, proposal, or strategy.
What am I not asking that I should be asking about this? What have I not considered?
Power Phrase
Constraint Setter
Tighter constraints produce better outputs. This phrase format works for any writing task where format matters.
Write this in under [word count]. Use plain language. No jargon. No bullet points. First sentence must hook. Last sentence must drive action.
Power Phrase
Improve My Prompt
Paste a prompt you've been using and ask the AI to make it better. Self-improving prompting loop.
Here is a prompt I've been using: [paste prompt]. Tell me what's weak about it, what context is missing, and give me an improved version.
Power Phrase
Explain Like I'm Not Technical
Forces clarity. Cuts through jargon on any topic — tax, legal, SEO, software. Use when you want a real explanation.
Explain [topic] like I have zero technical background. Use real examples I'd encounter in everyday business. Under 200 words.
Client Attraction
The Problem Post
Describe your ideal client's exact problem before you mention your service. The right people will read this and think "that's me."
Write a social post that describes the exact situation [my ideal client] is in right now — their frustration, what's costing them, what they've already tried. Don't mention my service until the last line. Under 100 words. First sentence must be a hook.
Client Attraction
The Filter Post
Attract the clients you want and repel the ones you don't. Both outcomes are wins.
Write a social post about who I do and don't work with. Be direct. My ideal client is [describe]. I don't want to work with [describe]. Tone: confident but not arrogant. Under 120 words.
Client Attraction
Quote Follow-Up Email
Professional but not desperate. Reminds without pressuring. Works in any service industry.
You are an experienced [trade/profession] with 15 years of client-facing work. Write a follow-up email to a client I quoted [X] days ago. Professional but warm. Under 5 sentences. Don't sound desperate. Don't ask "did you get my quote?"
Client Attraction
Google Review Request
Gets you a review people actually read — not just "Great service, 5 stars." Real testimonials sell the next job.
Write a short message asking [client name] for a Google review. Ask them to mention: (1) what they were worried about before hiring us, (2) what specifically changed, (3) who they'd recommend us to. Keep it conversational, no pressure. Under 80 words.
Client Attraction
Story Hook Post
Before-and-after storytelling that feels real. The structure that earns trust faster than any sales pitch.
Write a social post using this story structure: (1) A client came to me with [problem]. (2) Here's what we discovered when we looked closer. (3) What we did. (4) What changed for them. Real, specific, no fluff. Under 150 words.
Client Attraction
Difficult Situation Email
When something's gone wrong or a client's pushing back. Professional, de-escalating, and clear.
Write an email responding to a client who is [upset about / questioning / pushing back on]: [describe situation]. I want to: acknowledge their concern, explain what happened without making excuses, and propose a next step. Calm, professional, under 150 words.
Client Attraction
Value-Led Cold Outreach
Cold messages that don't feel cold. Lead with value, not a pitch.
Write a cold outreach message to [ideal client type] for my [business type]. Don't open with what I do. Open with a specific insight, observation, or problem relevant to them. Under 100 words. End with a low-pressure question, not a call to book.
Client Attraction
No-Show Message
When someone ghosts after an enquiry. One message that's firm but leaves the door open.
Write a short message to a client who enquired [X days/weeks] ago and hasn't responded since. Warm but direct. Give them an easy out — "no worries if you've gone another direction." Under 60 words.
Business Tools
Margin Reality Check
Find out if you're actually making money before you send another quote. Most trade businesses are surprised by this exercise.
Help me calculate my real margin on a typical job. Ask me: (1) materials cost, (2) labour hours and rate, (3) overhead allocation per job, (4) any other costs. Then calculate gross margin, net margin, and tell me if my pricing is sustainable. Point out anything that looks off.
Business Tools
Quote Generator
Professional one-page quote ready to send. Takes 10 minutes instead of 45.
Generate a professional one-page quote for a [type of job]. Details: client name [X], scope [describe], inclusions [list], exclusions [list], timeline [X weeks], price [$ amount], payment terms [deposit + balance]. Format: clean, professional, no legal jargon. Include a brief scope summary at the top.
Business Tools
SOP Builder
Every time you explain the same thing twice, you're losing money. Document it once with AI.
Help me document a standard operating procedure for: [process name]. Ask me questions about how I currently do it, who's involved, what tools are used, and what the output should be. Then write it up as a clear step-by-step SOP I can hand to anyone new.
Business Tools
Service Page Writer
Give the AI everything about your business and get a full service page back. Replace the brackets with real details — the more specific, the better.
Write a service page for [service type]. My business: [name, location, years operating]. Ideal clients: [describe]. What makes us different: [be specific]. Services included: [list]. Areas covered: [suburbs/regions]. Tone: [professional / warm / direct]. Include: hero headline, 3 key benefits, process overview (3 steps), FAQ section (3 questions), call to action.
Business Tools
Suburb Landing Page
Local SEO content that ranks. Each page specific to a suburb, not a copy-paste template.
Write a suburb landing page for [service] in [suburb name], [state]. Include: (1) opening paragraph mentioning the suburb specifically, (2) why locals choose [service type] in this area, (3) our services, (4) 3 FAQs specific to this location, (5) strong CTA. Do not make it sound like a template — make it feel local and specific.
Business Tools
Tool Builder Brief
The starting prompt for building custom software with Claude Code. Non-technical, plain English.
I want to build a [type of tool — e.g. calculator, tracker, drawing tool]. Here's what it needs to do: [describe inputs, outputs, and logic]. I'm not a developer. Build this as a web app I can open in a browser. Start simple — I'll tell you what to add as we go.
Business Tools
Tax Research Starter
Get plain-English information on tax questions before you pay for an accountant's time asking the basics.
I run a [type of business] in Australia. I want to understand [tax topic — e.g. claiming a home office, vehicle expenses, GST on materials]. Explain in plain English what the ATO rules are, what I can and can't claim, and what records I need. Note: I'll verify with my accountant before acting on this.
Business Tools
Client Brief Template
A proper intake form for new enquiries. Stops the back-and-forth before a quote even happens.
Create a client intake brief template for a [type of business]. Include fields for: project type, timeline, budget range, location, current situation, what they've already tried, who's making the decision, and any other info relevant to [your service]. Make it feel professional but easy to fill out — not a legal document.
Business Tools
Competitor Intelligence
Understand what your competitors are doing without spending hours researching manually.
Research [competitor name or type] and tell me: (1) what they're positioning on, (2) what their pricing or offer looks like, (3) what their reviews say they do well and poorly, (4) gaps in their offering I could fill. Present this as a brief competitive summary I can act on.
Business Tools
Google Business Profile Post
Regular GBP posts help local SEO and keep your profile active. One prompt, one post, done.
Write a Google Business Profile post for [business type] in [suburb/city]. Topic: [recent project / seasonal offer / service highlight / tip]. Under 200 words. Include a call to action. Do not use hashtags. Sound like a real local business, not a marketing agency.
Content Creation
Content Repurposer
One idea, five pieces of content, 30 minutes. Consistency without burning out.
Take this piece of content: [paste your content]. Turn it into: (1) a TikTok hook + caption, (2) an Instagram post caption, (3) a LinkedIn post, (4) a Twitter/X thread (3–4 tweets), (5) a YouTube Short title and description. Keep the core message the same but adapt the tone and format for each platform.
Content Creation
Voice Capture
Get the AI writing in your voice before you ask it to write anything. Do this once, save it as your custom instructions.
Here are three examples of how I write: [paste 3 examples — emails, posts, texts]. Analyse my voice: sentence length, tone, vocabulary, what I avoid, what I always do. Then write a summary of my writing style I can use as instructions going forward.
Content Creation
Weekly Content Plan
Never stare at a blank screen wondering what to post. One prompt generates a full week.
Create a 5-post social media content plan for [week / this month] for my [business type]. Business: [describe]. Target audience: [describe]. Mix of content: educational, story-based, client-attraction, behind-the-scenes, and a CTA post. Give me a hook for each and a 2-sentence caption outline.
Content Creation
AI Voice Remover
The one prompt that stops your content sounding like every other AI-generated post.
Rewrite this in my voice: [paste content]. Rules: (1) No corporate language. (2) No buzzwords like "leverage," "seamless," "transformative." (3) Match this style: [paste 1–2 examples of your own writing]. (4) If you're unsure of my voice, ask me for more examples before rewriting.
Content Creation
Blog Post Outline
A solid outline beats writing from a blank page every time. Build the structure first, fill it in after.
Create a blog post outline for: [topic]. Target audience: [describe]. Goal: [inform / attract clients / rank on Google for keyword]. Include: working title (3 options), intro hook, 4–6 H2 subheadings with brief descriptions, conclusion approach, and a call to action. Make it genuinely useful, not SEO padding.
Content Creation
TikTok Hook Generator
The first 3 seconds decide everything. Generate 10 options fast.
Generate 10 TikTok video hook lines (first 3 seconds) for a video about: [topic]. My niche: [describe]. Rules: start with a statement or question that creates pattern interruption. Don't start with "In this video…" or "Today I'm going to." Vary the emotional hook — curiosity, fear of missing out, surprising fact, relatable frustration.
Content Creation
Email Newsletter
One useful email your subscribers will actually read. No fluff, no padding.
Write an email newsletter for [audience]. Topic: [one specific useful thing]. Format: warm opening (1 sentence), the insight or tip (3–4 short paragraphs), one practical thing they can do today, a short sign-off. Tone: [describe your voice]. Under 350 words. Do not pad it. Every sentence should earn its place.
Content Creation
Caption From A Job Photo
Turn a project photo into a post. Describe what's in the photo and get a ready-to-post caption.
Write an Instagram caption for a photo of: [describe what's in the photo — before/after, detail shot, process shot]. My business: [type]. Tone: [describe]. Include: what the challenge was, what we did, and a relevant CTA. No hashtag spam — 3–5 relevant hashtags max at the end.
Insider Technique
Custom Instructions Template
Set this once and every conversation starts with full context. The single highest-leverage thing you can do in AI setup.
Help me write my custom instructions for Claude/ChatGPT. Ask me these questions one at a time: (1) What do I do and who do I serve? (2) What's my communication style? (3) What do I never want AI to do? (4) What format do I prefer for responses? (5) What context would help AI give better responses every time? Then write the instructions based on my answers.
Insider Technique
Research Deep Dive
The prompt that turns AI into a proper research partner. Goes beyond surface answers.
I want to deeply understand [topic]. I already know: [what you know]. I want to understand: (1) the 20% of concepts that explain 80% of outcomes, (2) common misconceptions, (3) what experts argue about, (4) practical implications for [your context]. Go deep, not wide. Flag anything you're uncertain about.
Insider Technique
Skill Learning Accelerator
Learn almost any skill 5x faster. Works for SEO, pricing, content, coding, sales — anything with a learning curve.
I want to learn [skill] from scratch. I have [X hours per week] to dedicate. Build me a 30-day learning plan with: daily tasks, the best free resources, how to measure progress, and the 20% of the skill that gives 80% of the results. Be specific — no vague advice like "watch YouTube videos."
Insider Technique
Claude Code Starter
The starting prompt structure for building your first tool. Non-technical version.
I want to build a tool that [describe what it does]. I'm not a developer. Let's build this step by step. Start by asking me: (1) Who uses it, (2) What inputs they provide, (3) What outputs they need, (4) Any calculations or logic involved. Then propose the simplest possible version we can build first and test. We'll add features after the basics work.
Insider Technique
Fact Check Mode
AI can confidently state things that are wrong. This prompt forces it to flag uncertainty before you act on bad info.
Answer my question, but: (1) clearly label anything you're uncertain about, (2) tell me what I should verify independently before acting on this, (3) if there are things you don't know, say so directly rather than guessing. My question: [your question].
Insider Technique
Context Primer
Paste this at the start of any new chat to give the AI full business context without repeating yourself every time.
Before we start, here is everything you need to know about my business: [Business name and type]. [Location]. [Services offered]. [Target clients]. [Tone and voice — how I communicate]. [What I never want you to do — buzzwords, formal language, etc.]. [Any other context]. Always keep this in mind for everything I ask you.
Insider Technique
Decision Framework
For any major decision where you're going back and forth. Gets structured clarity fast.
I'm trying to decide: [describe decision]. Options I'm considering: [list them]. Help me think through this using a simple framework: (1) What am I actually optimising for? (2) What are the real trade-offs? (3) What would I regret more — doing this or not doing it? (4) What's the reversibility of each option? Give me a recommendation at the end.
Insider Technique
Meeting Prep
Walk into any important conversation prepared. Client meeting, supplier negotiation, difficult conversation — all covered.
I have a [meeting type] with [who] about [topic]. Help me prepare: (1) What are the 3 most important things I want to achieve? (2) What objections or pushback should I expect and how do I handle them? (3) What questions should I ask them? (4) What's my ideal outcome vs acceptable outcome? Give me a brief prep sheet.
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