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And to say thanks for reading, here's something I've been putting together: 25 copy-paste AI prompts that save small business owners real hours every week. Paste them into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, fill in the brackets, and go.
CUSTOMERS AND SALES
1. "Write a warm, professional reply to this customer email. Answer their question, keep it under 120 words, and end with a clear next step: [paste email]."
2. "Here's a negative review of my business: [paste]. Write a calm, genuine public reply that acknowledges the issue, doesn't get defensive, and invites them to contact me directly."
3. "Write a short, friendly text asking a happy customer to leave a Google review. Include a placeholder for the link. Make it feel personal, not automated."
4. "Write a follow-up email for a lead who asked for a quote on [service] a week ago and went quiet. Friendly, helpful, zero pressure."
5. "I run a [business]. List the 10 questions customers ask most before buying, then write short, clear answers I can post as an FAQ."
MARKETING AND CONTENT
6. "Take this one idea, [idea], and turn it into 5 short social posts for my [business]: a tip, a myth, a customer story, a question, and a call to action."
7. "Write 5 versions of a Facebook ad for [offer], each with a different hook: a problem, a benefit, a question, a deadline, and a local angle."
8. "Write a 30-second video script about [topic] for my [business]. Punchy, natural to say out loud, ending with a reason to visit."
9. "Rewrite this product description so it's clear, specific, and easy for both shoppers and AI assistants to recommend: [paste]."
10. "Give me 12 email subject lines for a newsletter about [topic]. Mix curiosity, benefit, and urgency. Keep each under 50 characters."
OPERATIONS AND ADMIN
11. "Here are the repetitive tasks I do every week: [list]. Which could be automated, and roughly how much time would each save?"
12. "Turn these messy notes into a clear step-by-step checklist a new employee could follow: [paste notes]."
13. "Write a polite but firm email reminding a client that invoice #[number] for $[amount] is 15 days overdue."
14. "Summarize this long document in 5 bullet points, then list any deadlines or action items: [paste]."
15. "Create a simple weekly schedule template for a [type of business] with [number] staff, covering [hours]."
MONEY AND PLANNING
16. "Here are my monthly sales and expenses: [paste]. Explain in plain English what's working, what's not, and where I might be losing money."
17. "If I offer [discount] on a product that costs me $[cost] and sells for $[price], what's my profit per sale, and how many more sales would I need to break even?"
18. "Help me price my [service]. My costs are [costs], competitors charge [range], and my ideal customer is [description]. Suggest 3 pricing options with pros and cons."
19. "Based on these numbers, [paste], suggest 3 realistic goals for next quarter and the first small step for each."
20. "What questions should a small business owner ask their accountant before year-end to save on taxes and plan ahead?"
HIRING AND TEAM
21. "Write a clear, friendly job posting for a [role] at my [business]. Include responsibilities, must-haves, pay range [range], and why someone would enjoy working here."
22. "Create 8 interview questions to find out if a candidate for [role] is reliable, good with customers, and a fast learner."
23. "Write a warm welcome message and first-week plan for a new [role] starting on [date]."
PROTECTION AND SANITY CHECKS
24. "Write a one-page checklist my team can use to spot scam calls, fake invoices, and phishing emails, plus a short script for verifying unusual payment requests."
25. "Act as a skeptical customer. Read this [email/ad/webpage] and tell me what's confusing, unconvincing, or missing: [paste]."
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THESE
Always add context. The more you tell the AI about your business, customers, and tone, the better the answer.
Edit before you send. AI gives you a strong first draft. Your judgement and real details make it yours.
Never paste sensitive data like customer card numbers, passwords, or private health info.
ONE LAST THING
If these are useful, hit reply with "yes" so these keep reaching your inbox. And if you know an owner drowning in busywork, forward this email. Every friend who signs up with your referral link moves you closer to free rewards, starting with the AI Starter Pack at just 3 referrals.
Talk soon,
Dave
The AI Playbook
