The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners Cary Weston

Have you ever wondered if ChatGPT could predict your fantasy football lineup or even tell you the air quality at the Statue of Liberty? In this episode, we sit down with Greg, the mastermind behind Gimmee Info, to dive into the fascinating world of AI and ChatGPT. Join us as Greg shares his incredible journey from the early days of AI in the 1980s to the revolutionary impact of ChatGPT today. It's a fun and engaging conversation that will spark your curiosity and show you how ChatGPT can transform your business and daily life.
 
Main Topics Covered
Introduction to Greg and Gimme Info Evolution of AI from the 1980s to today First impressions and transformative potential of ChatGPT Practical applications of ChatGPT for businesses Custom GPTs and their benefits Real-world examples of ChatGPT in action Key Insights
Ease of Access: ChatGPT has made AI and data handling accessible to non-tech savvy individuals, transforming how small businesses operate. Practical Applications: Learn how businesses can leverage ChatGPT to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions. Custom Solutions: Discover the power of custom GPTs and how they can provide tailored solutions for specific business needs, from lead generation to sales forecasting. Episdoe Index
[00:00:00] Introduction to the episode
[00:00:18] Greg’s background and experience with AI
[00:01:05] Evolution of AI since the 1980s
[00:01:30] Greg's work with AI and data accessibility
[00:03:15] Greg’s first experience with ChatGPT
[00:04:00] Cary’s initial reaction to ChatGPT
[00:05:00] Practical uses of ChatGPT for businesses
[00:09:20] Understanding ChatGPT as an app
[00:12:10] Custom GPTs and their practical applications
[00:16:00] Real-world examples of ChatGPT in action
[00:23:15] Levels of ChatGPT capabilities: Efficiency, Proactivity, Predictivity
[00:28:00] Simplifying the use of ChatGPT for businesses
[00:31:00] Predictive analytics using ChatGPT
[00:33:00] Fantasy football application of ChatGPT
[00:36:30] Exploring niche AI models beyond ChatGPT
[00:39:00] Conclusion and final thoughts on AI and ChatGPT
About The Guest

Greg is the founder of Gimmee Info, a company dedicated to making data more accessible and useful. With over 35 years of experience in AI and software development, Greg specializes in leveraging AI technologies like ChatGPT to help small businesses and solopreneurs make better data-driven decisions. His passion for making complex technology easy to use and understand shines through in his practical approach to AI solutions.
Connect With Greg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gimmeeinfo/ Resources Shared By Greg
- the fantasy football service is Basement-Brewed Fantasy Football: https://basementbrewedff.com air quality GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-p6tbi7o2v-gimmee-air-quality  API catalog: there are several but I love Rapid API. They have an API Hub that listeners can go into to look at 40,000+ different APIs for ideas: https://rapidapi.com/products/api-hub/ About The Author Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Connect with Cary:
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Curious about how ChatGPT can make your work easier? Today, we’re chatting with Mollie Williams from Harvard Medical School about how she uses ChatGPT in her daily work. Mollie shares how this powerful tool can simplify tasks, improve productivity, and boost overall efficiency. From streamlining grant writing to planning research projects, Mollie provides insights on integrating ChatGPT into various aspects of her job.
Whether you're new to ChatGPT or looking for fresh ideas, join us for some practical tips and strategies to help you succeed!






Main Topics Covered Introduction to Mollie Williams and her work in public health The impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on nonprofit operations Practical applications of ChatGPT in grant writing and fundraising Using ChatGPT for content analysis and research projects Personal experiences and challenges in adopting new AI technologies Key Insights and Takeaways Efficiency in Grant Writing: Learn how ChatGPT can streamline the grant writing process by generating tailored content, improving proposal quality, and saving valuable time. Versatile Thought Partner: Discover the various ways ChatGPT can serve as a thought partner in brainstorming, writing, and planning research projects. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Understand the importance of experimenting with AI tools and adapting their use to fit specific organizational needs, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. Episode Index [00:00:00] - Introduction and initial setup [00:03:00] - Welcoming Mollie Williams and her background [00:04:30] - Discussion on the role of mobile clinics and public health initiatives [00:09:00] - Introduction to ChatGPT and initial experiences [00:12:00] - Practical uses of ChatGPT in nonprofit grant writing [00:21:30] - Challenges and strategies in content analysis using ChatGPT [00:28:00] - Personal reflections on AI and its impact on thinking and writing [00:36:00] - Utilizing ChatGPT for interviewing and scope of work preparation [00:38:00] - Closing thoughts and advice for beginners About Mollie
Mollie Williams is a public health professional with over 25 years of experience. She currently leads two programs at Harvard Medical School: The Family Van, a mobile clinic serving Boston's underserved communities, and Mobile Health Map, a national network of mobile clinics focused on evaluation and research. Mollie is passionate about using innovative solutions like ChatGPT to enhance the impact of public health initiatives.
Connect with Mollie:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/molliewilliams/ Website - https://www.mobilehealthmap.org/ Resources:
Mollie mentioned a prompt sheet in the episode. You can view the document here.
About The Author Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary:
Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/
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Today, I'm chatting with William A. Adams, a technologist, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. With over 35 years in the tech industry, William has done it all—from running his own company to being recorded in the Computer History Museum. He even served as the first Technical Advisor to Microsoft's current CTO, Kevin Scott.
William breaks down AI in simple terms, calling it an “amazing instrument.” He shares how tools like ChatGPT can simplify tasks, such as writing memos or planning marketing strategies. He also introduces the concept of custom GPTs, specialized versions of ChatGPT for specific tasks, like his CNC router projects.
William’s journey at Microsoft included founding and overseeing global initiatives, from early XML technologies to the Leap program, which focused on diverse hiring and was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the Year in 2020. Now, he’s focused on "Tequity," which aims to create intergenerational wealth for women and minority-owned businesses through equity-based shares in technology.
Starting with tech from day one is key, says William. Even beginners can boost their productivity and creativity with ChatGPT. He offers tips on training ChatGPT to be even more helpful, making it user-friendly for everyone.
We also explore the future of AI and how different systems can work together. William’s insights show how AI can enhance our creativity and simplify complex tasks.
 
Main Topics Covered
Introduction to William A. Adams and his tech journey Simplifying tasks with AI tools like ChatGPT The concept and benefits of custom GPTs Integrating tech from day one in business ventures Practical tips for beginners on using ChatGPT effectively Key Insights and Takeaways
AI as a Tool: William emphasizes that AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, is an "amazing instrument" that can help simplify everyday tasks, from writing memos to planning marketing strategies. Custom GPTs: Learn how to create and use custom GPTs tailored to specific needs, enhancing productivity and making complex tasks manageable. Tech Integration: William advises incorporating technology from the start in any business venture, highlighting the importance of learning and leveraging AI tools early on.  
 ABOUT WILLIAM A. ADAMS

William A Adams is a technologist, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. With over 35 years in the tech Industry, William has run his own company, been recorded in the Computer History Museum, and served as the First Technical Advisor to Microsoft's current CTO Kevin Scott.
William has founded and overseen global initiatives at Microsoft from XML technologies as early as 1998, to DE&I initiatives in 2015. The Leap program, with a focus on diverse hiring, was named Microsoft's D&I Program of the year in 2020.
Today, William is focused on Tequity; the creation of intergenerational wealth, through equity based shares of technology, for women and minority owned businesses. He is turning his years of experience and wisdom into actionable tools for the creation of modern tech centered businesses.
Connect with William:
William Adams requests@william-a-adams.net   Website: http://william-a-adams.com/    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewilliamaadams   Twitter: @LeapToTech https://twitter.com/LeapToTech   Instagram: thewilliamaadams   Facebook:William A. Adams   Phone: +1 (425) 906-3555    
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engag

In this episode of 'The ChatGPT Experiment', host Cary Weston delves into a variety of useful ChatGPT prompts. Designed for beginners, this episode offers practical insights into how you can leverage ChatGPT for travel planning, graph creation, business research, and more. Cary provides detailed explanations and examples, making it easy for anyone to follow along and start using these prompts in their daily lives.
Main Topics Covered:
Planning travel itineraries with ChatGPT prompts Creating graphs and charts using ChatGPT Developing executive briefing prompts for business research Generating detailed alt text for images Utilizing custom GPTs for complex tasks Key Insights:
Learn how to create comprehensive travel itineraries using a detailed ChatGPT prompt that asks all the right questions. Discover the wide range of graphs and charts that ChatGPT can generate, complete with descriptions and best use cases. Understand how to compile an executive briefing for any business quickly, using a step-by-step ChatGPT prompt.  
EPISODE INDEX
Introduction
[00:00:00] Introduction to the episode and overview of what will be covered. Travel Planning Prompt
[00:01:11] Discussing a prompt for planning travel itineraries using ChatGPT. [00:06:29] Explanation of the travel prompt in detail and a request for listener feedback. [00:10:00] Discussing the methodology behind creating the travel prompt and how it can be adapted for other use cases. Graph and Chart Generation
[00:01:52] Exploring how ChatGPT can generate various types of graphs and charts. [00:14:11] Sharing insights about ChatGPT’s ability to create graphs and charts, along with the types of graphs available. Business Executive Briefing Prompt
[00:02:17] Introducing the business research prompt for executive briefings. [00:14:50] Business executive briefing prompt details and how it can be used for company research. [00:16:38] Explanation of the comprehensive approach taken to create the business executive briefing prompt. [00:26:00] A listener's feedback on using the business executive briefing prompt and the introduction of the prompt GPT. Alt Tags for Images
[00:18:59] Discussion about the use of alt tags for images and how to create detailed descriptions. [00:20:10] Prompt for generating detailed alt text for images, including an example and how to use it. Custom GPT for Complex Prompts
[00:02:52] Highlighting a custom GPT designed to create complex prompts through a guided interview process. [00:23:30] Introduction to custom GPTs and how they can streamline repetitive tasks. [00:24:49] Description of the prompt GPT that helps create detailed prompts by interviewing the user. Interactive Workshop Invitation
[00:03:00] Invitation to an interactive workshop for sales and marketing professionals on June 13th. [00:28:48] Conclusion and encouragement for listeners to experiment with the prompts and share feedback. [00:29:00] Reminder about the upcoming interactive workshop and closing thoughts on the importance of curiosity in using AI tools effectively. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston.
He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results.
His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges.
Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Connect with Cary:
Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER
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In this episode of 'The ChatGPT Experiment,' host Cary Weston sits down with Tom Wardman to discuss practical ways beginners can use ChatGPT to enhance their personal and professional lives. Designed for those just starting with ChatGPT, this episode demystifies the tool and offers straightforward advice on integrating it into your daily routine for improved efficiency and content creation.
Main Topics Covered
Introduction to Tom Wardman and his background with ChatGPT Tom's initial experiments and learnings with ChatGPT Using ChatGPT to overcome common content creation challenges Practical applications of ChatGPT for personal branding Understanding varying comfort levels with ChatGPT among users Tips and strategies for beginners to get started with ChatGPT Key Insights or Takeaways
Getting Started with ChatGPT: Understand how to begin using ChatGPT effectively, even if you're new to the tool. Enhancing Content Quality: Learn how ChatGPT can help identify gaps and improve the quality of your content. Efficiency Tips: Discover practical ways to use ChatGPT to save time on repetitive tasks and enhance your productivity.  Episode Index
[00:00:00] Introduction and Tom Wardman's background [00:05:39] Tom's journey with ChatGPT and initial experiments [00:07:00] Practical uses of ChatGPT in marketing and personal branding [00:10:40] Teaching clients to use ChatGPT and addressing skepticism [00:13:29] Using ChatGPT to overcome the curse of knowledge in content creation [00:16:00] Analyzing websites with ChatGPT and competitive research [00:20:30] Setting up LinkedIn posts and personal branding with ChatGPT [00:27:29] Handling ChatGPT's limitations and ensuring consistency [00:32:00] Advice for beginners: Treating ChatGPT as a learning tool [00:35:40] Fun and surprising uses of ChatGPT outside of work [00:37:41] Final thoughts and takeaways from Tom Wardman   About Tom Wardman

Tom is a renowned content marketing specialist and “They Ask, You Answer” Certified Coach, known for boosting productivity and driving revenue growth in sales and marketing teams. With vast experience in-house and with agencies, he's also the author of The Marketing BLUEPRINT™, a strategic framework guiding businesses in creating impactful, results-driven marketing plans. His approach emphasizes measurable and achievable strategies, ensuring that every step taken is aligned with the overarching goal of driving business success. Tom's expertise and innovative methodologies make him a leading figure in the content marketing industry.
 
Additional Information In the episode, Tom mentions his use of a plugin called “Web Pilot” for web browsing. At the time of the interview, ChatGPT had not released 4.o that allows for real time web browsing.
Information about the Web Pilot plugin can be found here; https://www.webpilot.ai/home?lang=en-US
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary:
Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/
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Introduction In this solocast episode of 'The ChatGPT Experiment', we're diving into a topic that will save you significant time and make your work life easier: handling documents with ChatGPT. We'll explore how to create, analyze, and sift through documents efficiently using ChatGPT's latest updates. If you've ever felt bogged down by repetitive document tasks, this episode is for you.
Main Topics Covered Introduction to ChatGPT’s new document handling features Practical examples of creating and analyzing documents How to use ChatGPT for document comparison and analysis Tips for using ChatGPT to summarize lengthy documents Training and teaching others using ChatGPT-generated guides Key Insights Efficiency in Document Handling: Learn how ChatGPT’s new updates can streamline your document-related tasks, making repetitive processes quicker and easier. Enhanced Document Analysis: Discover how to use ChatGPT to extract key insights from documents, compare multiple documents, and even analyze transcripts for deeper understanding. Training and Knowledge Sharing: Find out how to leverage ChatGPT to create training documents and guides that help others understand and replicate your processes effectively. Episode Index 00:00 Introduction to the episode and its focus on saving time with document handling
00:30 Cary discusses the frustrations of repetitive document tasks and introduces ChatGPT’s new update
01:40 Personal anecdotes about recent travel and baseball tournaments
03:40 Using ChatGPT for document creation and analysis, including RFPs
07:00 Benefits of linking ChatGPT with cloud storage like Google Drive and OneDrive
08:30 Combining meeting transcripts with RFPs for deeper insights
12:00 Practical examples of using ChatGPT to summarize lengthy documents and analyze spreadsheets
18:00 How to use ChatGPT for creating training guides and teaching others
24:00 The importance of not becoming overly dependent on ChatGPT, encouraging critical thinking
31:00 Final thoughts on the power of ChatGPT for document handling and encouraging curiosity
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges. Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Connect with Cary:
Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/
MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear. You can contact the artist here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/