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Client Proposals in Minutes, Start to Finish
Generate, format, and send with one repeatable AI setup.
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Most people get stuck juggling details when planning even a simple dinner party, leading to stress and last-minute chaos. This prompt removes the guesswork by using just the basics—guest list, food, drinks, setup, and timing—to generate a clear, step-by-step plan. The result is a simple, actionable checklist that makes hosting feel organized instead of overwhelming, so everything runs smoothly.
Try the prompt below to get your plan now 👇️
Act as an experienced event planner and personal assistant. Your task is to provide step-by-step, actionable guidance to organize a small dinner party or casual event from start to finish. Context: The audience is a beginner who wants everything simplified into a clear, stress-free plan covering essentials like guest list, food, drinks, setup, and timing. The expected output should be a polished checklist with practical examples, making it easy to follow and immediately usable so I can start planning my event right now.
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WORKFLOW BUILDER
The Simplest Way to Automate Your Proposals
Goal: Draft polished client proposals in minutes, keep them neatly organized in Notion, and send them with a professional cover email.
Step 1: Set Up Your Proposal Tracker in Notion (1 minute)
Open Notion → click New Page → choose Table.
➡️ Notion AI will suggest columns like Client, Project, Price, Deliverables, Timeline, Status, Proposal Link. Keep it simple — this is your “proposal dashboard.”
Step 2: Draft the Proposal with Claude
Open Claude and paste in this prompt (fill in the brackets):
Prompt:
“Act as a senior proposals copywriter. Write a simple client proposal for [CLIENT NAME] about [PROJECT]. Include these sections: Overview, Scope, Deliverables (bullets), Timeline, Investment (price), Terms (payment policy), and Next Steps. Keep it clear, positive, and easy to read.”
➡️ Copy the proposal Claude gives you.
Step 3: Save the Proposal in Notion
Back in Notion → go to your Proposal Tracker → add a new row → type client name.
➡️ Under “Proposal Link,” click + New Page → paste Claude’s proposal directly into that page. Done.
Step 4: Export a Professional PDF
Open the proposal page → click ••• (top-right) → Export → choose PDF.
➡️ This gives you a clean file you can send to the client.
Step 5: Send a Cover Email with Claude
Ask Claude:
“Act as a client services lead. Write a short cover email for [CLIENT NAME] about the attached proposal. Keep it under 120 words and include two time options for a call.”
➡️ Copy the email into Gmail/Outlook, attach the PDF, and send.
Step 6: Track Status in Notion
In your Proposal Tracker, change Status to Sent. If the client approves, mark Won. If not, mark Lost.
➡️ This way, you’ll always know where things stand.
Pro Tip (Optional Upgrade):
For full automation, use Keap — a CRM that sends proposals, tracks follow-ups, and automates reminders. Instead of juggling emails, Keap keeps everything in one place and ensures no client slips through the cracks.
Why this works:
Claude writes the proposal for you, Notion keeps it all organized, and you only spend a few minutes personalizing details. No fancy tools, no design headaches — just a repeatable system you can use for every client.
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TODAY’S PROMPT
Turn ChatGPT Into Your Personal Bio Writer
This prompt helps you instantly create a professional About Me page or LinkedIn summary that builds trust, highlights your expertise, and connects with the right audience. Most people struggle to write about themselves without sounding too bland or too boastful, but this framework eliminates the guesswork by turning inputs like your USP, values, and credibility signals into a polished, authentic narrative. It’s especially powerful for solopreneurs, job seekers, and creators who need their profile to attract opportunities without hiring a copywriter.
👉 Use the prompt + check out my example output here
Clear Ask:
Act as a world-class personal branding strategist. Write an engaging “About Me” page or LinkedIn summary that builds trust, showcases expertise, and sparks connections.
Context & Purpose:
This bio will represent [NAME/BRAND] to [TARGET AUDIENCE]. It should highlight expertise, values, and personality while making readers feel confident and inspired to connect.
Inputs You Provide:
• Name/Brand Name
• Target Audience (demographics, pain points, goals)
• Professional Background (roles, industries, achievements)
• Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
• Core Values (3–5)
• Key Credibility Signals (awards, stats, media mentions)
• Personal Story/Hook
• Desired Tone & Style (professional, conversational, bold, etc.)
• Call-to-Action (connect, follow, collaborate, etc.)
• Length Preference (short bio, LinkedIn summary, long-form)
Instructions for ChatGPT:
• Open with a strong hook that grabs attention.
• Weave in expertise + credibility signals.
• Highlight personal story/values for connection.
• Balance “I” statements with “you” language.
• Keep copy skimmable with short paragraphs.
• End with a clear call-to-action.
Perfect Output:
A polished About Me page or LinkedIn summary with:
• Hook opening
• Expertise + USP + credibility
• Personal story + values
• Natural, authentic flow
• Strong closing CTA
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AI SPOTLIGHT
AI’s “Meh” Era Has Arrived
AI hype is finally colliding with reality. Nvidia beat records but still disappointed Wall Street, and OpenAI’s long-awaited GPT-5 landed with more of a shrug than a bang. Analysts are calling this the “meh” era of AI — a period where the breakneck leaps slow into steady, incremental progress. Think less moonshot, more iPhone updates: still powerful, still transformative over time, but less likely to blow your mind overnight.
Why this matters: For operators and creators, this is actually healthy. The overhype is fading, which means more room for practical, revenue-driven adoption. Instead of chasing AGI pipe dreams, the winners will be those who use today’s AI tools to automate, create, and sell — not just speculate.
Key Takeaways:
Hype cools down: GPT-5 proves expectations may be running ahead of reality.
Incremental, not exponential: AI is still progressing, just in smaller, steadier jumps.
Real opportunity now: The focus shifts from hype cycles to practical, money-making applications.
My Take: This isn’t a slowdown — it’s a reset. The gold rush phase is giving way to a builder’s market, and that’s exactly where sharp operators can carve out long-term wins.
AI QUICK HITS
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AI MARKET PULSE
AI Is Killing the Career Ladder
SignalFire just dropped a stat that should make every new grad nervous: entry-level hiring is down 50% for workers with less than a year of experience. Translation? The “start in the mailroom and work your way to CEO” story is basically dead. Leaders like HPE’s Antonio Neri (call center to CEO) or GM’s Mary Barra (assembly line to CEO) came up through paths that no longer exist. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei predicts half of all entry-level jobs will disappear as AI takes over, leaving flatter organizations where advanced skills are expected from day one.
Why it matters for you: This breakdown of the traditional career ladder is a once-in-a-generation opening for entrepreneurs. If corporations won’t train newcomers, solo operators can step in with skills programs, platforms that connect talent directly to higher-level work, or services designed to help the “bypassed generation” of 2024–2026 graduates. The market needs bridges, and whoever builds them first captures the value.
Key Takeaways:
Entry-level collapse: 50% hiring drop wipes out traditional starting points.
Classic rise stories are over: CEOs won’t come from call centers or truck unloading anymore.
Vulnerable grads: A whole generation needs new pathways into the workforce.
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