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Weeks 3-5: Department Integration

Build custom GPTs and workflows for Marketing, Operations, and Sales.

Week 3: Marketing Department

Learning Objectives

By the end of Week 3, you will:

  • Have a dedicated Marketing project with relevant documents
  • Create your first custom GPT for content creation
  • Train the AI on your brand voice
  • Produce real marketing content using AI

Session 1: Marketing Project Setup

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Review uploaded marketing docs15 minIdentify gaps
Upload additional materials30 minComplete knowledge base
Configure marketing project30 minOptimized workspace

Essential Marketing Documents:

DocumentPurpose
Brand guidelinesConsistent voice and style
Buyer personasTarget audience context
Content examplesStyle templates
Product descriptionsCore messaging
Competitor infoPositioning context

Session 2: Content GPT Creation

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
GPT design planning20 minClear purpose and scope
Instructions writing30 minGPT knows its job
Testing and refinement30 minWorking content GPT

Building Your Marketing Content GPT:

GPT Name: Marketing Content Creator

Instructions:
You are a marketing content specialist for [Company Name].
Your job is to create engaging content that matches our brand voice.

Always:
- Use our brand voice: [friendly/professional/playful]
- Reference our target audience: [describe personas]
- Include calls-to-action when appropriate
- Follow our content guidelines in the attached documents

When creating content:
- Ask what type (social, email, blog) if not specified
- Ask about the goal/CTA if not provided
- Provide 2-3 variations when possible

Session 3: Brand Voice Training

Duration: 60 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Voice definition20 minClear brand voice description
Example analysis20 minAI understands your style
Output testing20 minContent matches your voice

Brand Voice Template:

ElementYour Definition
Tone(e.g., professional but approachable)
Vocabulary(words to use/avoid)
Sentence style(short and punchy vs. detailed)
Personality(how would your brand speak if it were a person?)

Week 3 Homework

  • Create 5 social media posts using Marketing GPT
  • Draft 2 marketing emails with AI assistance
  • Refine GPT instructions based on output quality
  • Train team members on Marketing project

Week 4: Operations & Processes

Learning Objectives

By the end of Week 4, you will:

  • Have all key processes documented in the Operations project
  • Create GPTs for SOP generation and process improvement
  • Use AI to capture and optimize workflows
  • Reduce time spent on repetitive operational tasks

Session 1: Operations Project Setup

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Process inventory30 minList of key processes
Document upload30 minExisting SOPs in system
Project configuration20 minOrganized operations workspace

Key Processes to Document:

CategoryExamples
CustomerOnboarding, support escalation, feedback handling
InternalHiring, training, performance reviews
FinancialInvoicing, expense approval, reporting
ProductionQuality checks, delivery, inventory

Session 2: Process Documentation GPT

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
GPT design20 minPurpose and approach defined
Instructions writing30 minGPT can document processes
Live documentation30 minDocument a real process

SOP Generator GPT Example:

GPT Name: Process Documenter

Instructions:
You help document and improve business processes.

When documenting a process:
1. Ask clarifying questions about steps
2. Identify inputs, outputs, and decision points
3. Format as clear numbered steps
4. Include who is responsible for each step
5. Note any tools or systems used
6. Highlight potential improvements

Output format:
- Process Name
- Purpose
- Trigger (what starts this process)
- Steps (numbered, with responsible party)
- Expected outcome
- Tools needed
- Common issues and solutions

Session 3: Workflow Automation

Duration: 60 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Identify repetitive tasks20 minAutomation candidates
Create automation prompts25 minOne-click task completion
Test and refine15 minWorking automations

Automation Opportunities:

TaskAutomation
Meeting notesAI summary and action items
Email responsesTemplate + personalization
Report generationData input → formatted report
Status updatesQuick prompts for team updates

Week 4 Homework

  • Document 3 key processes using the SOP GPT
  • Create automation prompts for 2 repetitive tasks
  • Share Operations project with relevant team members
  • Identify process improvements suggested by AI

Week 5: Sales & Customer Service

Learning Objectives

By the end of Week 5, you will:

  • Have Sales project configured with product/pricing info
  • Create GPTs for customer response and proposal generation
  • Speed up response time to customer inquiries
  • Maintain consistent messaging across all customer touchpoints

Session 1: Sales Project Setup

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Sales document audit20 minIdentify needed materials
Upload sales resources30 minComplete sales knowledge base
Configure sales project30 minOrganized sales workspace

Essential Sales Documents:

DocumentPurpose
Product/service sheetsWhat you sell
Pricing informationHow much it costs
FAQ documentCommon questions
Proposal templatesStandard formats
Case studiesProof of value
Objection handlingResponse guidance

Session 2: Customer Response GPT

Duration: 60-90 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Response analysis20 minIdentify common inquiries
GPT creation40 minWorking response assistant
Testing20 minQuality responses

Customer Response GPT Example:

GPT Name: Customer Response Assistant

Instructions:
You help draft professional, helpful responses to customer inquiries.

Guidelines:
- Always be helpful and friendly
- Reference our products/services accurately
- If you don't know something, say so
- Include relevant next steps or CTAs
- Keep responses concise but complete

For each response:
1. Acknowledge the customer's question/concern
2. Provide the requested information
3. Offer additional help or next steps
4. Use appropriate closing

Session 3: Proposal and Quote Assistance

Duration: 60 minutes

ActivityTimeOutcome
Proposal template setup20 minStandard format ready
AI-assisted customization25 minQuick personalization
Review workflow15 minQuality control process

Proposal Automation Workflow:

  1. Input: Customer name, needs, budget
  2. AI generates: Custom proposal draft
  3. Human reviews: Accuracy and fit
  4. Output: Professional proposal in minutes, not hours

Week 5 Homework

  • Handle 5 customer inquiries using Sales GPT
  • Create one proposal using AI assistance
  • Train sales team on the Sales project
  • Measure time saved vs. previous method

Department Integration Checkpoint

Before moving to Weeks 6-8, verify:

CheckpointStatus
Marketing GPT producing quality content
3+ processes documented in Operations
Sales GPT handling customer responses
Team members using department projects
Time savings measurable
Success Indicator

By Week 5, most clients report saving 5-8 hours per week on tasks now handled by their custom GPTs.


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