Steph’s Digital Ambassador (00:00):
You're ready to really unlock the power of chat GPT today we're ditching the surface level stuff and going deep, seriously deep on those advanced tactics that'll make you wonder how you ever got by without them. It's going to be good. You've got consultant Andrew Lawless with us.
Andrew's Mindmate (00:14):
Yeah, he's great.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (00:15):
He lives and breathes making AI work for you, and he's going to break down this whole AI first framework in a way that'll change how you think about ai. Guaranteed.
Andrew's Mindmate (00:26):
And you know what I find really interesting? Lawless doesn't treat chat, GPT, like it's here to steal your job or anything like that. It's more about figuring out how to use its strengths to really supercharge what you're already doing.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (00:39):
Right? It's not about replacement, it's about amplification.
Andrew's Mindmate (00:42):
Exactly. He actually compares chat, GPT, to having this super smart assistant. You spend time training it, personalizing it, and it eventually becomes almost like an extension of your own expertise.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (00:54):
I like that. So instead of fearing it, you're almost like building a partnership with it.
Andrew's Mindmate (00:58):
That's it. And the coolest part is the more you feed it, your work style, your goals, even just the lingo you use in your industry, the more it becomes this hyper-personalized tool for you.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (01:09):
Okay, so no more generic ai. It's all about making it your own. I'm into it, but how does that actually work in practice?
Andrew's Mindmate (01:18):
Well, lawless talks about using custom instructions, which is where things get really interesting
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (01:22):
Custom instructions. Okay.
Andrew's Mindmate (01:23):
Yeah. You're basically telling chat GPT how you operate at a fundamental level. Like Lawless himself, he focuses on AI first business strategies, right? So he's programmed those instructions right into chat, GPT.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (01:36):
So it's already thinking the way he thinks, basically.
Andrew's Mindmate (01:38):
Precisely. Now imagine, let's say you specialize in, I don't know, sustainable supply chains. You can literally feed chat, GPT, all the ins and outs of that world, the jargon, even specific regulations.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (01:50):
So it's like giving it a crash course in your area of expertise.
Andrew's Mindmate (01:53):
Exactly. And the beauty is each chat you have with chat GPT, it's got its own memory. So those custom instructions, they make your interactions way more focused, way more productive.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (02:03):
It's not like starting from scratch every single time you're building on that shared knowledge base. That's huge.
Andrew's Mindmate (02:08):
Exactly. And that's where the real power comes in, because now instead of just asking chat GBT to write a headline, you can get really specific. You can say rewrite this headline. So it resonates with Gen Z. And because it's been trained on your brand and target audience, it can actually pull in current trends and slang and
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (02:29):
Hold on. Wait. So it's not just spitting out generic content, it's understanding the nuances of my audience. Now that is a game changer,
Andrew's Mindmate (02:35):
Right? That's exactly what Lawless is talking about with this whole AI first thing. It's about using these tools strategically so you're not just working harder, you're working smarter.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (02:46):
Okay. I'm totally seeing how powerful this AI first approach can be, but let's get practical. What are some of the hands-on things lawless recommends to make shat GPT really sing?
Andrew's Mindmate (02:56):
Well, he actually starts with something surprisingly simple, like almost so basic. You might overlook it,
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:01):
Hit me with it.
Andrew's Mindmate (03:01):
Renaming your chats.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:02):
Yeah, really? That's it.
Andrew's Mindmate (03:05):
I know, right? Sounds basic, but think about it. When you're juggling a million projects and clients, those generic chat, GPT tabs, the ones that just say like chat GPTT or whatever. Oh,
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:16):
Tell me about it. My chat GPT window is a black hole of untitled conversations. It's hopeless trying to find anything.
Andrew's Mindmate (03:23):
Exactly. And that's where this little hack makes all the difference. Lawless is big on creating a system for naming your chats. Something clear like client X marketing strategy or Project Z brainstorming.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:38):
So instead of just a jumbled mess, it's actually organized.
Andrew's Mindmate (03:40):
Yes. And it's not just about being tidy. This is where it gets really cool. Each chat you start, it's not just a blank slate.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:47):
Each
Andrew's Mindmate (03:48):
One has its own dedicated memory within chat GPT.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (03:51):
Wait, seriously, it's not all just swirling around in one giant AI brain.
Andrew's Mindmate (03:54):
Nope. Each chat is like its own little workspace. So when you give them those clear labels, you're actually helping chat GPT keep everything compartmentalized and focused.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (04:02):
So that means it can give me better answers, right? Because it's not trying to sift through a million irrelevant conversations.
Andrew's Mindmate (04:08):
That's exactly more accurate, more relevant, just generally more helpful responses. It's like giving chat GT T, its own filing cabinet.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (04:16):
Love that analogy. Okay, so what else is in lawless' AI toolbox?
Andrew's Mindmate (04:21):
Another good one is being strategic about which AI model you're using. Did you even know there's more than one chat GPT option?
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (04:28):
I did not know that enlightened me.
Andrew's Mindmate (04:30):
So for most of your heavy duty tasks, drafting proposals, analyzing data, GPT-4 is going to be your go-to it's the most advanced model, so it's faster and it can handle those more intricate requests.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (04:42):
There's always a, but
Andrew's Mindmate (04:43):
For those quick tasks, if you just need a snappy email subject line or you're brainstorming some social media captions, lawless recommends switching over to the oh one preview model.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (04:53):
So it's like choosing between, I don't know, a sports car and a reliable workhorse depending on the job.
Andrew's Mindmate (04:58):
Perfect analogy. And honestly, just like you wouldn't use a sledgehammer to hang a picture, you don't always need chat GT's most powerful model for everything. Sometimes you just need something quick and efficient. And speaking of efficiency, this next tip is where things get really next level.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (05:13):
Oh, I'm intrigued, laid on me.
Andrew's Mindmate (05:15):
Lawless has this thing called custom gpt, and it's a total game changer. Imagine creating these mini AI apps within chat GPT tailored to super specific workflows you do all the time.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (05:28):
Okay. Paint me a picture. How would someone actually use a custom GPT?
Andrew's Mindmate (05:32):
Let's say you're a consultant and you're constantly analyzing demographic data for your clients, right?
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (05:37):
Yeah.
Andrew's Mindmate (05:37):
You could create a custom GPT that automatically pulls in real-time population data and instantly generates insights based on whatever parameters you give it.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (05:46):
Wow. So it's not just about using chat GPT, it's about building on it, making it even more powerful.
Andrew's Mindmate (05:51):
Exactly. Or imagine this, you're a management consultant and you're onboarding new clients every, you could build a custom GPT that walks them through that whole onboarding process, gathers their responses, summarizes everything into actionable next steps.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (06:06):
It's like having a whole team of specialized AI assistants. This is amazing.
Andrew's Mindmate (06:10):
It really is. But with all this AI power at our fingertips, it's easy to let things get out of hand.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (06:15):
Oh, a hundred percent. My digital life could use a serious decluttering intervention.
Andrew's Mindmate (06:19):
And so does lawless. He talks about applying those same decluttering principles to your chat GPT workspace.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (06:26):
So it's not just about training chat GPT, it's about maintaining it.
Andrew's Mindmate (06:29):
Exactly. It's so easy to let those old chats just pile up, but just like a messy desk can clutter your mind. A disorganized Chachi BT interface can really kill your productivity.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (06:40):
I can totally see that. So what's the solution?
Andrew's Mindmate (06:42):
Lawless recommends regularly archiving or deleting old conversations. It's like hitting the reset button creates a clean slate for your next AI powered breakthrough.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (06:52):
Love it. Okay, so we've covered personalizing our chat GBT experience, streamlining our workflow, even keeping things tidy. But I'm curious, how are real life consultants out there actually putting these tips into action? What kind of results are they seeing? You know, me too. Well, it's easy to get lost in the weeds with all the features and forget that there are actual humans out there using this stuff to get real work done. So let's talk results. Lawless works with consultants from all sorts of fields. I bet he's got some stories about how they're using this to really knock it out of the park.
Andrew's Mindmate (07:25):
Oh yeah, for sure. One that really stuck with me was this demographic data analyst. Kristen super sharp already killing it in her field, but she was drowning in spreadsheets.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (07:37):
Oh, I feel that
Andrew's Mindmate (07:37):
Data analysis was taking up way too much of her time. And then she started using those custom GPTs we talked about to automate a lot of that heavy lifting. Wallace said she's now delivering insights way faster.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (07:50):
So it's not just about working faster, it's about adding even more value for those clients. And we all know time is money, especially in the consulting world,
Andrew's Mindmate (07:58):
And it's not just her. He also talked about how management consultants are using it to streamline their whole client onboarding process. Apparently they're even automating entire project plans using chat GPT,
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (08:10):
No more back and forth emails, missed deadlines. It's all like humming along. Sign me up. But it's not all sunshine and roses, right? I mean, even Lawless admits that chat GPT isn't perfect.
Andrew's Mindmate (08:21):
Yeah, he's definitely not pretending. Get some kind of magic AI bullet. He's actually very upfront about the fact that it could still make mistakes.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (08:28):
Well, nobody's perfect. I guess
Andrew's Mindmate (08:29):
He even used the word hallucinate at one point. Kind of freaked me out, honestly.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (08:33):
Hallucinate. Now we need you to explain that one.
Andrew's Mindmate (08:36):
Okay, so basically in the AI world, a hallucination is when chat GPT kind of invents facts.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (08:44):
Oh no.
Andrew's Mindmate (08:45):
Yeah. Or it gives you information that just isn't accurate. It's still learning, right? So sometimes it gets things mixed up just like we all do.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (08:52):
Okay. So it's not about blind trust. You still need to be switched on, double checking its work, especially on those mission critical tasks. And what about data privacy? That seems like a big one, especially for consultants dealing with all kinds of sensitive client info.
Andrew's Mindmate (09:08):
Huge. And lawless is really big on that. He always stresses being super cautious with client data. He suggests anonymizing any information before you even put it into chat GPT, especially if it's anything confidential.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (09:20):
Better safe than sorry. Right?
Andrew's Mindmate (09:22):
Exactly. Or at the very least, just wait. Wait until you feel really confident in OpenAI security before you're throwing around sensitive data.
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (09:32):
So as we wrap up our deep dive into chat, GPT for consultants, what's the big takeaway? What should our listeners be thinking about as they explore this brave new world?
Andrew's Mindmate (09:41):
I think the biggest thing is just staying adaptable, right? Chat. GPT is evolving so fast. There are new features, new updates coming out practically every day. The real key is to approach it with a sense of curiosity, keep experimenting and just find what works for you,
Steph’s Digital Ambassador (09:54):
Make it your own. And remember, like Lawless showed us with the right approach chat, GPT can be this incredible tool to boost your productivity. Really. Wow, those clients. And hey, maybe even free up some time for a well-deserved vacation. Now, before we go, one last thought to ponder from our friend Andrew Lawless. He talked a lot about using AI tools like chat, GPT to achieve sustainable growth. What does that actually mean to you in the context of your business? And how can chat GPT help you get there? That's something to chew on. Until next time on the deep dive, keep exploring, keep learning, and keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
