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What is ChatGPT

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This is going to not only rock your world as an entrepreneur and content creator, but it’s going to change things for the whole world, in general.

Am I being dramatic? A little.

But this is worth paying attention to immediately.

It’s called Chat GPT and if you haven’t heard about it, hang on to your pigtails.

Chat GPT, or Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a type of artificial intelligence language model that can generate human-like text. It works by using machine learning algorithms to process and analyze large amounts of text data, which it uses to generate new text that is similar to the input data. This allows GPT to generate responses to prompts or questions that sound natural and human-like.

I’ve been playing with it for the last two days and I. Am. Obsessed.

And I’m not here to say whether or not this beast of a robot is good or bad. The point is, it’s here, and we have to deal with it.

As content creators, things are about to change…BIG TIME.

And to be honest, I have just scratched the surface of use case scenarios for this, but here are some of the things you can do…

You can ask for suggestions for content to create:

 
 

What about asking it to create a poem for you?

 
 

How often am I looking for poetry as content? NEVER. But this is a great way to demonstrate what a big deal this is…that a machine can do that!

How about this??? You can pick the VOICE you want things written in!

And although I’ve read that the folks at ChatGPT have set it up to be a tool for good (and not evil), there are clearly work-arounds……

You can ask it to create actual blog posts for you:

In this example, I asked the bot: “What are some of the benefits of hiring an assistant in the Philippines?”, since this is something I talk about often.

Here’s the response from the bot, I’ve edited nothing:

There are several benefits to hiring an assistant in the Philippines, including:

1. Access to a large pool of highly skilled and educated workers: The Philippines has a large and growing population of highly skilled and educated workers, many of whom are fluent in English and have experience working in a variety of industries.

2. Cost savings: Labor costs in the Philippines are generally lower than in many other countries, which can help companies save money on salaries and other employee-related expenses.

3. Time zone advantages: The Philippines is located in the same time zone as many Asian countries, which can make it easier for companies to coordinate with their Philippine-based employees and handle time-sensitive tasks.

4. Cultural compatibility: The Philippines has a strong cultural connection with many Western countries, which can make it easier for Philippine-based employees to understand and work with clients and colleagues from these countries.

5. Government incentives: The Philippine government offers a range of incentives and support programs for companies that hire local workers, which can help companies save money and access other benefits.

Overall, hiring an assistant in the Philippines can provide companies with access to a highly skilled and cost-effective workforce, as well as other benefits that can help them grow and succeed.

Is that a great blog post? Not really, but what a head start it gives me!

Yes, this does seems like the ultimate tool for students to cheat on their homework, but then I saw this, so maybe it won’t be that bad:

Need to whip up a quick lease agreement?

Now, let’s talk about the bot itself. 

Because this is an open platform, you could hire a programmer to create this for your business specifically. Imagine loading up your bot with everything there is to know about your business, and never having to answer another customer service question again. This makes ManyChat and the like look like an old Beta Max. 

In fact, if you want to know how you would post a job posting for a freelancer to build this kind of bot, ask the bot!

 
 

The best way to understand this *thing* is to try it out for yourself. Go to https://chat.openai.com/ and have fun!

(Because the world is going nuts over this right now, you may not be able to access it during peak hours…but keep trying!)

Again, I’m not saying this thing is good or bad. It’s here. We have to deal with it.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts on this. Comment below and let me know what you think about ChatGPT!

 
 
 
 
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How to Productize Your Offers with LeAnna Weller Smith

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SHOWNOTES

Today’s guest is a graphic design rock-star. She’s award winning (announced on the podcast!) with incredible talent. I had the chance to work with her on my new branding for Front Row CEO and on the Front Row CEO Planner. 

She shared so much good information. Listen for great ideas for your brand and product offers. 

Find out: 

  • How LeAnna helped me bring my Pinterest board ideas to life for the Front Row CEO brand.

  • Why her process didn’t just make something that looks amazing. Hear how it can also give you confidence about your offers.

  • The one thing that made a huge impact for the planner. It truly made it a system. Everyone loves this feature!

  • Why a product can become the building block of your business. This will change how you think about everything!

  • What it looks like to work with LeAnna about your project. She’s breaks it down for you. (She mentions 3 things I’d never even thought of!)

  • The many ways you can use your physical product to boost business and raise your profile. One big thing that wasn’t even on my radar before working with LeAnna.

  • Why people want physical products – 4 key things that you can translate to your business.

  • Who is Productologie for?

  • Great insights for course creators. This is huge!

  • Why the trapper-keeper might be making a comeback. If you loved new school supplies, you’re going to love this.

  • How LeAnna helps her clients understand selling their products – the step beyond the creative part of her work. 

Products bring your work to life. It’s also about creating experiences for your clients in a tangible way. I left the podcast conversation with a great new idea. That’s what listening to this podcast will do for you too!

Connect with Leanna: 

Website 

Productologie Quiz 

The Front Row CEO Planner

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10 Content writing tips when you are stuck (or slow)

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10 Content Writing Tips when You are Stuck or Slow

Recently, a member of my online community, The Front Row posted a question that received such amazing tips, tools, and feedback that I wanted to make sure and capture it all and share it with the world at large! (Here’s the original thread.)

The Question:

I’m looking for some advice on something that's really getting me down. Basically, I need to learn to write faster! I tend to be the slow and fastidious type when it comes to writing, both for myself and for my clients, but struggling to produce a single blog post in a day is harming my profitability and stopping my business from growing further. Does anyone have any advice please?

The Responses:

Batch writing! Writing several pieces in one sitting/in a row, rather than trying to write one a day? Also "writing prompts" can be very helpful -- just to get your mind flowing. If you are writing about a specific industry, try journaling/brainstorming a list of topics and then break each topic down into different ideas. Also, just old-fashioned story telling works -- sharing personal stories, defining moments in career, hurdles overcome, crazy things on the journey, etc are always a hit -- people love to read about other people's stories. Give yourself permission to free-flow write -- a lot of it will be junk, but you will find the treasures in there too!!! http://www.serped.com/client-blog-post-ideas/1903  

Contributed by April Adams Pertuis

Give yourself permission to write a shitty first draft (maybe using April's ideas above for prompts, batch writing, etc). Print out what you've written, read for clarity and punch, and edit.

I'm suspecting you are putting undo stress on yourself by thinking you are letting your audience down and ultimately hurting your credibility and bottom line. If you write out of stress and anxiety- it shows. It sounds to me like you would benefit by resetting your expectations of your blog to something realistic so that you can work on other higher priorities. Chin up. There's only 24 hrs in a day and 12 of them are reserved for your personal strength. Yes?  

Contributed by Colette Noelle Micrae

Recording yourself talking almost always reduces the stress, gets ideas flowing, and gives you a ton of material to revise and edit later. A key to making this work is not to try to edit or revise as you speak. Just talk and record. Also Dragon dictation, Google Voice, or Evernote recorder can help, too..  

Contributed by Marnie Ginsberg

Repurpose. Write it. Take out lines and make great quotes. Write a riveting intro for people to click to read the rest. Can you make 5 ways to do this or 7 ways to do that out of it? Break it out. Squeeeeeeze all the juice out of it you can. Write a blog about getting stuck. Repurpose the heck out of it. Share your solutions and continued challenges. Another trick I have is I write my rough and leave it. Then I might another 2 or 3. I give it a good day. Then I go back. Give myself 20 mins on it and break again. Over and over I come back, until it's either complete or I become more inspired. Something about the limited time and upcoming break helps.  

Contributed by Isabelle Baker

Next time someone does something nice for you, make mental notes on how you would tell this story to a child or someone with a very short attention span. If you only have a few minutes to make your point and get to the "feel good" punch line, you'll have to be brief. When you edit, make sure that most of the story is about the person and the kind act. It’s best to start at the end of your content by asking the question, “What is the main purpose of this piece of content?” Once you know the purpose of your content, for every sentence you write, ask yourself this question, “Am I going off track and confusing my reader, or is this sentence helping achieve my content goal?” When you know the ultimate goal of your content, you’ll find yourself writing both faster and better. (Source:  http://www.influencewithcontent.com/writing-engaging.../ )

Contributed by Brian Lee Rouley

I do a lot of outdoor activities (walking, running, biking, dog play) and find that some of my best "writing" happens when I'm in motion. I don't make any record of it, analog or digital, but rather just rough out main points in an outline in my head. Key phrases tend to get memorized easily too. I think anyone can benefit from this, as I think it's not a gift but rather a craft. Just the other day, columnist Connie Schulz had a nice post about walking, thinking, and writing       

Contributed by Tony Ramos

Anytime I'm stuck, I go to my dragon (google voice works too) and start talking thru what I want to say - sometimes I start with " I'm trying to explain XX and I'm having trouble - here's what I wish I could get people to understand ... talk it thru. Then I leave it alone for a couple of hours (or a day if deadlines permit) and go back to reframe and edit. It works. Also - HUGE fan of SFD - it's the only way you're going to get words out of your head some days.

Contributed by Phyllis Stubblefield Nichols

Write drunk. Edit sober. . ? Also, I use 750 Words http://750words.com/  Contributed by Yves Dropp

 
Content Writing Tips When You Are Stuck
 

Start with the single thought that guides all your storytelling and strengthens the conclusion. Divide it into three blocks, to make it simple for you to write and the others to read. Make three titles and subtitles first, that are explanatory and interesting. Then comes the central text. The first one is "intro block", where you may start with one strong phrase that describes and intrigues at the same time and contains also your keywords. Like saying something about the issue and then start with a question. In the intro, you can make three phrases, not more. The second block gives more details and you can make the list of terms that you will use to explain it deeper (bullet points). The third block is the conclusion that has at the end the call to action. You can use also the self-explanatory images for each block. If you start with this simple structure, it will help you to take out the "image" you want the others "see" and "accept" about something. Imagine you have a friend who would like to know "what happened". Just like that. Once you have this "habit" to take out the structure, you can work on formats. And this way will help you to shorten your time and finish the article in max few hours. (Put some good music on while writing.)

Contributed by Valerija Brkljac

What are you best tips? I'd love to know. Comment below or send me a message.

Other posts on this topic you might find helpful:

How to find Ideas for content when you're stuck

How to Make a content assembly line

How to write a content marketing plan, step by step.  



 

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HOW TO FIND IDEAS FOR CONTENT WHEN YOU ARE STUCK

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In the world of blogging, content marketing, and online entrepreneurship, sometimes one of the biggest challenges we face is trying to figure out WHAT TO TALK ABOUT.

I know I’m not the only one who has spent the better part of a morning staring at a blinking cursor on a computer screen and feeling discouraged. It happens.

When I’m really stuck, I have a go-to list of exercises and resources and I’m going to share those with you today (Make sure to download the comprehensive cheatsheet and workbook below.)

  1. Amazon (the Bestsellers section and the Most Wished For categories — just make sure you drill down!) Look in the comments for questions that might help you.

  2. Answer the Public http://answerthepublic.com/

  3. Portent Idea Generator https://www.portent.com/tools/title-maker

  4. Take a peek at what’s trending on YouTube (type in your topic) https://trends.google.com/trends/hotvideos

  5. Google Trends

  6. Hot Trends

  7. Graphiq Search (alternative to Google Squared)

  8. Yahoo! Answers

  9. Dummies Research (what topics have they published books on?)

  10. Alexa (specifically their Top Sites by Category)

  11. Social Bearing (a search engine powered by tweets)

Also search on Google:

[topic/niche] +forum (example)

[topic/niche] +discussion (example)

[topic/niche] +community (example)

[topic/niche] +blog (example)

And of course, Twitter. Even if you are not a big Twitter user, when it comes to looking for ideas, it’s a gold mine and worth having an account if only for that purpose. Here’s what to do: (watch the video)

The very best way to come up with great ideas is to ask your audience. Even if your audience is very very small. Pick up the phone and call a customer or client and ask them what they want to know! Yes, the good old fashioned telephone works wonders!

If you have a list of ideas, but you just aren’t feeling motivated, you might be a little burned out. It happens to the best of us. No matter how passionate you may be about your business, some days are just blue days and it’s hard to get excited. On days like this, acknowledge what is happening and trust that the fire in your belly will return. In the interim, WALK AWAY for a little bit.

Work on something completely different, such as:

E-learning. Catch up on that online course you never finished.


Podcasts. Go for a walk and listen to a podcast that is outside of your niche. Find something inspiring.


Ted Talks. Listen to a random Ted Talk. These are marvelous for inspiration.


Listen to music.


Watch this.


Read a book (again, outside of your niche.)


Organize your workspace.

What do you do when you need a little motivation? I’d love to know. Reply below or send me an email jennifer@jenlehner.com

 

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How to Make a Content Creation Assembly Line for Your Videos and Blog Posts

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In order to really grow an audience, it's so important to create good content, CONSISTENTLY. You want to become the go-to person in your niche. But creating good content, consistently is not exactly an easy proposition, right? This was a challenge for me, for sure. When I did create content, it was usually pretty good, but it was the consistency that I had trouble with. It might be months between vlogs or blog posts. Or even live streaming or posting on my Facebook business page. 

That's when I decided to create a system, and it's made all the difference.

Use this as a guide, but don't feel like you have to do every single thing I've mentioned. The gist of it all is this:

1. Batch your content (you create several videos or blog posts at one time)

2. Move each piece of content through a process. A content assembly line.

(Having a virtual assistant to help with this is a game changer, and I created a free mini-course on the topic here.)

My favorite place to create this assembly line is in Trello, and I've made a template for you

 

Thinking about my content creation systems like this is really a credit to Todd Herman, who is a genius performance coach. A year ago I signed up for his course, 90 Day Year and using his methods I was able to accomplish a year's worth of progress in 90 days. He's got great free videos here.

Make sure and grab the workbook and checklist below.

MAKE SURE AND GRAB THE ENTIRE WORKBOOK BELOW

 

 

What are your biggest challenges with creating content consistently?

 

 

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