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
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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.
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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.
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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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Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com
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