Ep 64 - The Custom GPT Process That Works Best For Me

Ep 64 - The Custom GPT Process That Works Best For Me

Author: Cary Weston April 10, 2025 Duration: 16:26

In this solo episode, host Cary Weston records from the parking lot during his kids' sports practices and dives into a hands-on tip about creating Custom GPTs—specialized versions of ChatGPT tailored for specific tasks. Cary walks through the step-by-step approach he uses to build and use Custom GPTs that act like focused digital assistants, whether for writing, proposals, or even acting like an ideal customer focus group. It's a great listen for anyone who's curious about going deeper with ChatGPT and turning it into a truly personalized productivity partner.


3 Key Takeaways

  • Custom GPTs = Specialized Assistants: Cary explains how Custom GPTs can be trained to perform focused tasks like writing in your tone, generating proposals, or role-playing as a best-fit customer.

  • Start by Letting ChatGPT Help You First: Before creating a Custom GPT, Cary suggests having a conversation with ChatGPT about your goal and letting it guide you with suggestions and tasks to clarify your needs.

  • Capture, Copy, and Paste: Once you're happy with the interaction, you can ask ChatGPT to generate the exact configuration text needed to create a Custom GPT—just copy and paste it in. He's even made a downloadable walkthrough to help with that.


📌 About Cary Weston

Cary is a business owner, marketing strategist, and the creator and host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast. He brings a practical, real-world lens to AI, helping professionals and entrepreneurs get the most out of ChatGPT without the tech overwhelm. He's especially passionate about making ChatGPT feel approachable, useful, and personal—just like a member of your team.


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Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT could actually fit into your daily work or creative projects without the technical overwhelm? The ChatGPT Experiment-Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners is built for that exact moment of curiosity. Host Cary Weston demystifies artificial intelligence in a way that feels like a helpful conversation, stripping away the jargon to focus on practical, actionable steps. This podcast moves beyond theory, offering listeners a chance to hear how prompts are crafted and how responses can be shaped for real tasks in business, marketing, education, and personal growth. Each episode feels like a guided session, where Cary’s approachable style turns abstract concepts into clear tools you can use immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline a workflow, generate fresh ideas, or simply understand the buzz, the content meets you where you are. The natural flow of the podcast makes complex topics accessible, ensuring that every listener, regardless of their starting point, can build genuine capability. It’s about transforming that initial interest into tangible skill, one straightforward explanation at a time.
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