Better Prompts, Better Profits: The Entrepreneur’s Shortcut

Let me tell you about the time I asked my teenager to “clean the kitchen.”

I came back an hour later and, technically, he had cleaned the kitchen. The dishes were stacked in random places, the counter still had sticky spots, and somehow the mop was in the living room. When I asked what happened, he shrugged and said, “Well, you did not tell me how you wanted it cleaned.”

That, my friends, is prompt engineering in real life.

If you are vague, you will get vague results. If you are specific, structured, and intentional, you will get results that actually make sense. Input equals output. Simple as that.

Now let us apply this to AI.

Entrepreneurs love the idea of AI swooping in like a digital superhero, writing their emails, handling research, and maybe even doing taxes (do not get too excited, it is not that good yet). But here is the catch: AI is not magic. It is a reflection of the directions you give it.

Do you want better outputs? Then you have to feed it better inputs.

For entrepreneurs, this means:

• Scaling your brainpower → AI can be your research assistant, copywriter, strategist, and intern who does not complain.

• Speeding up execution → Draft pitches, blogs, and social posts faster than your coffee can cool.

• Making smarter decisions → Compare options, highlight risks, or uncover opportunities.

• Unlocking creativity → Generate names, campaigns, or business models you did not have on your whiteboard.

But remember, it is not about knowing how to code. It is about knowing how to ask.

So, how do you ask AI the right way?

Here is a simple framework I use (and it works like magic when you commit to it):

• Role → Tell AI who to “be.” (ex: strategist, marketer, coach)

• Task → What you actually want done.

• Context → The details it needs about your business or industry.

• Format → How you want the answer: list, table, article, etc.

• Tone/Style → The voice you want (professional, witty, persuasive).

A Prompt That Actually Works

Try this one out for yourself:

*"You are a senior business strategist and copywriter. I am an entrepreneur building a [type of business: e.g., online coaching program for small business owners].

Task: Help me create a compelling LinkedIn post that promotes my business, builds trust, and attracts potential clients.

Context:

• My audience: [insert target audience]

• My value: [insert your core offer]

• Goal: Generate interest and inbound leads without sounding 'salesy.'

Format: Provide 1 final draft post (150–200 words), plus 3 short attention-grabbing captions I can use as hooks.

Tone: Confident, professional, but approachable.

So the next time you wonder why your AI output looks like a hot mess, remember my teenager in the kitchen. If you want a spotless result, give clearer directions.

Because with AI, input will always equal output. And the smarter your prompt, the better your results.

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Mastering AI starts with asking the right questions. Better prompts lead to better results.