Ever feel like you're just scratching the surface of what ChatGPT can do for you?

You're not alone.

With all the new features and possibilities, it can feel like there's always something more to discover.

But here’s the good news:

Exploring the basics of ChatGPT—especially the latest tools—can transform how you brainstorm, create, and collaborate.

If you're an entrepreneur—whether you're just starting out, actively building, or ready to grow—these features can make working with ChatGPT simpler and much more powerful.

Let's dive into what they are and how they can help you.

Feature #1: Conversational AI for Brainstorming

Picture this: you're planning a new course launch, but you're not sure what to teach. You want to avoid overwhelming your clients with too much information, but you also don’t want to underdeliver. ChatGPT can help you brainstorm the perfect balance—figuring out what content will be most impactful for your audience.

You could start by asking ChatGPT to list potential course topics based on your expertise. Then, refine these ideas to identify which subjects provide the most value without overwhelming your students.

As you brainstorm, ChatGPT can help you outline the content structure, ensuring each module is engaging, digestible, and impactful.

ChatGPT can also assist in planning supplementary materials and exercises to enhance the learning experience, ultimately allowing you to create a course that is both comprehensive and perfectly tailored to your clients’ needs.

By default, ChatGPT starts in this conversational mode, ready to help you brainstorm and solve problems interactively. Imagine being able to think out loud with an assistant that actually listens—and then responds with actionable suggestions.

You can use it on the web or even talk to it directly through the mobile app, letting it talk back for a true conversational experience. This makes it feel less like you're working alone and more like you've got a supportive partner by your side.

And it doesn’t stop there. ChatGPT can help you plan out the lessons in the course, brainstorm engaging elements, and organize the flow in a way that makes sense for your audience.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions you have to make, ChatGPT helps break each task down into manageable steps. It turns what could be an isolating process into an empowering experience, where you get clarity and actionable ideas, so you always know the next step to take.

Feature #2: Using the New Canvas Mode in ChatGPT 4.0

Now imagine that you've just brainstormed a new online course using ChatGPT, and now you're ready to draft the lessons. You need to write each lesson for the course, including supplementary materials, video scripts, written lessons, and even emails that go out to students taking your courses.

That's a LOT of writing to do and that's where Canvas mode comes in handy.

While you can use conversational mode to talk through the content, tweak it, and copy/paste content out to a document where you can edit it... the newest ChatGPT feature makes it much easier.

Canvas mode is a game changer for collaboration.

Instead of just seeing text, you can work in a dynamic, visual workspace. Think of it as a blend of conversation and content editing — perfect for planning, outlining, or co-creating in a more structured way.

Using Canvas mode, you can see different sections visually, easily adjust structure, edit content, and track progress — all while collaborating in real time.

For example, you can start up a new Canvas-enabled chat and start with your first lesson for the course...

1. ChatGPT can write an outline for the lesson.

2. You can select parts of the outline, and tell it to make change to that specific part.

3. ChatGPT will update the document in real-time with your revisions.

4. You can have it turn the outline into a finished lesson.

5. And then again, you can select parts of the text, ask it to rewrite or adjust them, and continue with this process until you have a final written lesson for course.

6. You can also write in parts yourself without worrying about spelling and grammar to get your own ideas worked into the content and then ask it to polish them into finished copy.

This makes the entire process of creating content more organized and fluid, especially when you need to see the bigger picture of what you're working on.

Whether you’re drafting, refining, or planning, Canvas mode provides the clarity you need to stay on track and produce high-quality work.

Learn more about Canvas mode and its potential here: Introducing Canvas Mode

Feature #3: Custom GPTs

Now, image you've brainstormed and drafted your course using Feature 1: Conversational ChatGPT and Feature 2: Canvas mode, and now you’re ready to promote it. You need a compelling sales page to attract potential students, but you don’t want to start from scratch or spend hours trying to get the messaging just right.

That's where Custom GPTs come in.

Custom GPTs allow you to tweak the behavior, tone, and information base to create the perfect assistant for your unique challenges. Imagine creating a Custom GPT with all the details of your newly developed course — everything from the core topics, target audience, to your unique teaching approach.

This Custom GPT knows all about your course, your brand, and the value you bring to your students.

Now, when you need to write a sales page, you can interact with a GPT that already understands your context, saving you countless hours of setup.

For example, you could ask your Custom GPT to draft a sales page that highlights the course benefits, communicates your value proposition, and calls potential students to action. It would already know the tone you prefer and which features of the course are most important to highlight.

1. You could start by asking it to provide a headline that captures attention.

2. From there, you could refine the structure using Canvas mode — asking it to create a benefits section, outline key modules, and address common questions or concerns your audience might have.

This Custom GPT doesn’t just save you time — it helps ensure that your messaging is always on point, tailored, and aligned with your business goals.

Custom GPTs provide you with a consistent, tailored experience, helping you make decisions faster and create high-quality content that resonates with your audience.

Feature #4: "Stitching" Custom GPTs Together Using the "@" Command

At this point, imagine you've brainstormed your course, created the lessons, and even developed content for a sales page using the GPT that knows about your course... but the sales page it wrote doesn't sound right. The tone is off and it feels generic.

So... you’ve got one Custom GPT loaded with all the course details. And let's imagine that you also have another that knows your brand’s tone and writing style inside out.

That's where the "@" command comes in.

The "@" command allows you to switch between or combine multiple Custom GPTs seamlessly in one conversation. This is incredibly useful if you need expertise from different areas all in one place.

For example, you start by drafting the sales page using your Custom GPT that has all the information about your course. It helps you outline the course features, benefits, and audience-specific details. So this content might be a bit generic, but it's got all the right information in it.

Once you’ve got a good draft, you can stitch in your tone and voice Custom GPT using the "@" command to ensure the messaging truly feels like it’s coming from you.

Your Tone GPT can refine the language to make it more engaging and authentic, aligning perfectly with how you want to present yourself to potential students.

This way, you can blend both deep knowledge about your course and your distinct brand voice without losing momentum. The result is a compelling sales page that is both accurate and personal, helping you connect with your audience in the most effective way possible.

Feature #5: Using "Slash" Commands

Picture this: you've brainstormed your course, created the lessons, and even developed a sales page that sounds like you wrote it (but better) using ChatGPT.

Now, you want to add an eye-catching image to illustrate a specific idea within one of the lessons. You also need some quick facts to support your points, but you don't want to leave the workflow to find them.

That's where slash "/" commands come in.

Slash commands are shortcuts that let you interact with ChatGPT in specific ways — like using tools such as creating an image, searching the web, or running other powerful actions — all to make your workflow smoother.

For example, if you're in the middle of creating content and need an image, simply type "/picture" to generate an image instantly using DALL-E, bringing your vision to life without any interruption.

Or, if you're brainstorming and need some stats or key points on the topic, you can use "/search" to find the information you need without leaving the chat. ChatGPT will search the web, read several sites, and give you the info you need along with citations where you can verify the information yourself.

This ensures that all your research and content creation stay streamlined in one place.

These slash commands are like having shortcuts at your fingertips, making everything from idea generation to detailed research much more efficient. They keep your workflow smooth, allowing you to focus on creativity and content quality without being distracted by searching or switching contexts.

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