Tools, Prompts & Templates
Everything here is what I actually use — no affiliate links, no fluff. The 4 guides below are one email away.
The AI Marketing Prompt Pack
30+ tested prompts for images, captions, video scripts, keywords, and full content systems, delivered instantly.
The AI Automation Playbook
The real architecture behind a 6-agent AI content team — what it saves, what it gets wrong, and the propose-then-approve pattern that makes it safe to trust.
The 30-Day Content Growth System
A full 30-day content template — pillars, one-CTA-per-post rules, posting rhythm, and a weekly review checklist you can run on repeat.
The AI-SEO Content Checklist
A practical checklist for getting your own content cited by Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity — not just ranked.
The AI Marketing Stack
Eight tools, not eighty. The goal is leverage, not tool collection.
Claude
EssentialBest for: Strategy, long-form writing, editing, analysis
My daily driver. Best reasoning of any AI tool — use it for anything requiring nuance or your brand voice.
ChatGPT
EssentialBest for: Ideation, brainstorming, structured thinking
Great for rapid-fire idea generation and outlining. Use custom instructions to keep output on-brand.
Gemini
UsefulBest for: Research, second opinions, fact-checking
Good when you want a different model's take, and strong at research-style queries.
Midjourney
UsefulBest for: Visual ideas, hero images, brand aesthetics
When you need visuals that don't look like stock photos. Learn 10 style keywords and you're dangerous.
Ahrefs
SEOBest for: Keyword research, backlink analysis
The SEO workhorse. The free webmaster tools tier covers most solo-operator needs.
SEMrush
SEOBest for: Competitor analysis, position tracking
Better than Ahrefs at competitor intel. Pick one of the two — you don't need both starting out.
Notion
SystemBest for: Content planning, prompt libraries, swipe files
Where the content system lives: calendar, ideas backlog, prompt library, performance log.
Best for: Primary distribution platform
Where founders and professionals actually are. One platform done well beats five done poorly.
9 Prompts That Actually Work
Copy, fill in the [brackets], paste into Claude or ChatGPT. Each one is tested in real client work.
Positioning Statement Builder
PositioningI'm a [role] who helps [audience] achieve [outcome]. Here's my background: [3-5 bullet points]. Draft 3 different positioning statements — one authority-led, one outcome-led, one contrarian. For each, explain who it attracts and who it repels.
Content Pillar Generator
PositioningBased on this positioning statement: [statement]. Generate 5 content pillars I can post about for the next 6 months. For each pillar: the core belief behind it, 3 example post angles, and the audience pain point it addresses.
Week of Content From One Insight
IdeationHere's an insight from my work this week: [insight]. Turn this into 5 different LinkedIn posts: 1) a personal story, 2) a how-to framework, 3) a contrarian take, 4) a mistake-and-lesson post, 5) a question post that invites discussion. Keep my voice: [2-3 adjectives].
Audience Pain Point Miner
IdeationMy audience is [audience description]. List 15 specific, painful problems they face related to [topic]. For each: how it actually feels day-to-day, what they've probably already tried, and a content angle that speaks to it without being generic.
Draft With My Voice
WritingWrite a first draft about [topic] using this outline: [outline]. Voice rules: short sentences, no jargon, no 'in today's fast-paced world' openings, specific examples over abstractions. Here are 2 examples of my writing to match: [paste samples].
The De-AI-ifier
EditingEdit this draft to sound less AI-generated: [draft]. Remove: hedge words, symmetric sentence structures, 'delve', 'leverage', em-dash overuse, generic conclusions. Add: one specific number or example per section. Keep my core argument untouched.
1 Blog Post → 10 Pieces
RepurposingHere's my blog post: [paste]. Repurpose into: 5 standalone LinkedIn posts (different angles, not summaries), 1 newsletter edition with a personal intro, 3 tweet-length one-liners. Each piece must work without reading the original.
Search-Intent Outline
SEOI want to rank for '[keyword]'. What is the searcher actually trying to do? Based on that intent, outline a post: H2s that answer the real question fast, sections competitors are missing, and FAQ items targeting 'People Also Ask'. No filler sections.
Content Performance Review
AnalysisHere are my last 10 posts with engagement numbers: [data]. Identify: patterns in my top 3 performers (topic, format, hook style), what my bottom 3 have in common, and 3 specific experiments to run next month based on this.
Content Templates
The structures behind consistent output. Adapt the rhythm to your schedule.
Blog Post Structure
The 2,500-word structure I use for every post
- 1Intro (100–200 words): hook → stakes → what you'll learn
- 23–5 main sections, 200–400 words each, H2 headers
- 3Actionable framework: step-by-step with real examples
- 4Case study or example (300–500 words)
- 5Closing: recap + one CTA
Content Calendar System
The weekly rhythm that makes consistency automatic
- 1Monday: educational post (framework or how-to)
- 2Wednesday: story post (lesson from real work)
- 3Friday: opinion post (take a position)
- 4Sunday: 30-min batch session — draft next week with AI
- 5Monthly: review numbers, double down on what worked
Case Study Format
Turn client wins into proof that sells
- 1Title: '[Client] went from [before] to [after]'
- 2Background: who, the challenge, why it mattered
- 3Strategy: what we did (3 key tactics)
- 4Results: primary metric + secondary wins + client quote
- 5Lessons: what worked, why, how to apply it
External Resources
More Resources Worth Bookmarking
Ahrefs Blog
The best SEO and content marketing research — data-driven, no fluff
Copyhackers
The gold standard for conversion copywriting — voice-of-customer and testing methodology
CXL Institute
Research-backed digital marketing, persuasion psychology, and conversion optimization
Content Marketing Institute
Annual benchmarks, strategy guides, and the world's best content marketing education
Lenny's Newsletter
Product and growth strategy — essential reading for founders and B2B marketers
Marketing Examples
Real-world marketing examples — swipe file for copy, positioning, and campaigns
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