Do you find yourself answering
\nthe same questions again and again?<\/h1>\nBuild your own AI-version in 5 minutes<\/h2>\n<\/div>Whether you are a manager, trainer, entrepreneur, or expert, you probably share the same insights repeatedly. What if you could capture your knowledge once and let your own AI do the work for you?<\/p>\n\n\n<\/header>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>Building your own AI is easier than you think.<\/h3>\n<\/div>In just five minutes, you can create a free AI that knows exactly what you know, a smart digital assistant that uses your knowledge and tone of voice to answer questions.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a great way to:<\/p>\n
\u2705 centralize your knowledge and experience,<\/p>\n
\u2705 save valuable time,<\/p>\n
\u2705\u00a0 stay visible as an expert, even when you\u2019re offline.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Which tools can you use?<\/h3>\n<\/div>Here are three simple platforms to get started:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 ChatGPT (Custom GPT\u2019s) \u2013 simple to create but only available for ChatGPT Plus users.<\/p>\n
2. Chatbase.co<\/a><\/u> \u2013 user friendly and accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n3. NotebookLM<\/a><\/u> \u2013 developed by Google, ideal if you have many documents or videos. Bonus: it can instantly turn your material into a podcast.<\/p>\nYou can test all of them for free, embed them on your website, and customize the tone from formal to casual.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How to start<\/h3>\n<\/div>They all work roughly the same way:<\/p>\n
\u2705 Create an account.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Give your AI a name.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Describe what it should do.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Upload your existing material: books, blogs, videos, newsletters, course content, FAQs, speeches, everything that represents your expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>
You don\u2019t need a huge archive. Start with what you already have and what you\u2019d feel comfortable sharing publicly. Think of your five best blogs or LinkedIn posts that reflect your vision or method. Or use slides from a presentation or workshop you\u2019re proud of. FAQs from your inbox are great material too, as are newsletters that share your views. Add a checklist, worksheet, or handout you\u2019ve used with clients, and include interviews or podcast transcripts that show your tone and energy. Don\u2019t forget your product or service pages, they often describe clearly what you do and for whom. Even a few strong testimonials can be useful if you briefly describe the context and result.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Start smart: apply the 80\/20 rule<\/h3>\n<\/div>Don\u2019t overcomplicate it. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect.<\/p>\n
Start with what you already have. Upload your key content, test how your AI responds, and refine later.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Smart start checklist:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n- Gather 5 to 10 pieces that represent you best.<\/li>\n
- Store them in a folder with clear names (for example 01_Vision.pdf, 02_Method.pdf).<\/li>\n
- Upload them to your AI<\/li>\n
- Test it with 10 real client or team questions and adjust instructions or titles.<\/li>\n
- Add more content later, such as videos or training material<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Most platforms let you choose whether your AI uses only your content or also searches online sources.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Have a specific method or philosophy? Use only your material and disable web access.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Cover a broader topic? Allow your AI to pull additional online knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Privacy and boundaries:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\u2705 Preferably upload content you already share publicly.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Remove names or sensitive details from case studies.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Always check the platform\u2019s data policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How I did it myself<\/h3>\n<\/div>I have created three versions of EstherAI<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n- Book Writing AI<\/strong>, helps people write their books.<\/li>\n
- Digital Nomad AI<\/strong>, answers questions about location independent living and working.<\/li>\n
- Business AI<\/strong>, shares my tips on entrepreneurship, visibility, and efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
I used Chatbase.co<\/a><\/u> to build them<\/p>\n<\/div>How I use them<\/h3>\n<\/div>\u2705 As a knowledge base for clients, I refer them to the right AI for FAQs.<\/p>\n
\u2705 For intake and screening, potential clients start by asking the AI. Those who want more depth can book a session with me.<\/p>\n
\u2705 For workshops; participants can keep asking the AI questions afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u2705 For myself, I let my AI create summaries and checklists from my own material.<\/p>\n<\/div>
What\u2019s the benefit?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\u2705 Less repetitive work.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Faster answers for clients.<\/p>\n
\u2705 Better qualified leads.<\/p>\n
\u2705 More time for creative and personalized work.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Ready to build your own AI?<\/h3>\n<\/div>You don\u2019t need any tech skills. In five minutes, you can create a first version. A few five minute tweaks later, and it will get even better.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Want to learn this hands-on?<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join my No Excuses Practice Day<\/em>\u00a0in Amsterdam this December. With only five participants, we\u2019ll build personal AI versions together, design efficient workflows, and I\u2019ll show you how I use ChatGPT in my business and daily life.<\/p>\nReady to automate your knowledge and stay personal at the same time?
Send me a message at\u00a0esther@estherjacobs.info<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or via WhatsApp:\u00a0+31 654282328<\/strong><\/p>\nWhether it\u2019s writing, entrepreneurship, or AI, everything is possible if you simply start. No Excuses.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nThis column was originally published on Dutch career platform Intermediair.nl<\/a>. \u00a0Check out\u00a0all of Esther\u2019s monthly columns with AI tips.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Try Esther AI for free!<\/h2>\n
Because not everybody wants, or can afford, a one-on-one coaching session,<\/a>\u00a0I have trained three GPT\u2019s so you can get a taste the \u2018magic\u2019 I bring to my client sessions.<\/p>\nYou can ask then for help with your book writing, business or Digital Nomad questions. Try it in any language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Whether you are a manager, trainer, entrepreneur, or expert, you probably share the same insights repeatedly. What if you could capture your knowledge once and let your own AI do the work for you?<\/p>\n \n<\/header>\n<\/div> In just five minutes, you can create a free AI that knows exactly what you know, a smart digital assistant that uses your knowledge and tone of voice to answer questions.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great way to:<\/p>\n \u2705 centralize your knowledge and experience,<\/p>\n \u2705 save valuable time,<\/p>\n \u2705\u00a0 stay visible as an expert, even when you\u2019re offline.<\/p>\n<\/div> Here are three simple platforms to get started:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0 ChatGPT (Custom GPT\u2019s) \u2013 simple to create but only available for ChatGPT Plus users.<\/p>\n 2. Chatbase.co<\/a><\/u> \u2013 user friendly and accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n 3. NotebookLM<\/a><\/u> \u2013 developed by Google, ideal if you have many documents or videos. Bonus: it can instantly turn your material into a podcast.<\/p>\n You can test all of them for free, embed them on your website, and customize the tone from formal to casual.<\/p>\n<\/div> They all work roughly the same way:<\/p>\n \u2705 Create an account.<\/p>\n \u2705 Give your AI a name.<\/p>\n \u2705 Describe what it should do.<\/p>\n \u2705 Upload your existing material: books, blogs, videos, newsletters, course content, FAQs, speeches, everything that represents your expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div> You don\u2019t need a huge archive. Start with what you already have and what you\u2019d feel comfortable sharing publicly. Think of your five best blogs or LinkedIn posts that reflect your vision or method. Or use slides from a presentation or workshop you\u2019re proud of. FAQs from your inbox are great material too, as are newsletters that share your views. Add a checklist, worksheet, or handout you\u2019ve used with clients, and include interviews or podcast transcripts that show your tone and energy. Don\u2019t forget your product or service pages, they often describe clearly what you do and for whom. Even a few strong testimonials can be useful if you briefly describe the context and result.<\/p>\n<\/div> Don\u2019t overcomplicate it. It doesn\u2019t have to be perfect.<\/p>\n Start with what you already have. Upload your key content, test how your AI responds, and refine later.<\/p>\n<\/div> Most platforms let you choose whether your AI uses only your content or also searches online sources.<\/p>\n \u2705 Have a specific method or philosophy? Use only your material and disable web access.<\/p>\n \u2705 Cover a broader topic? Allow your AI to pull additional online knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div> \u2705 Preferably upload content you already share publicly.<\/p>\n \u2705 Remove names or sensitive details from case studies.<\/p>\n \u2705 Always check the platform\u2019s data policy.<\/p>\n<\/div> I have created three versions of EstherAI<\/a>:<\/p>\n I used Chatbase.co<\/a><\/u> to build them<\/p>\n<\/div> \u2705 As a knowledge base for clients, I refer them to the right AI for FAQs.<\/p>\n \u2705 For intake and screening, potential clients start by asking the AI. Those who want more depth can book a session with me.<\/p>\n \u2705 For workshops; participants can keep asking the AI questions afterwards.<\/p>\n \u2705 For myself, I let my AI create summaries and checklists from my own material.<\/p>\n<\/div> \u2705 Less repetitive work.<\/p>\n \u2705 Faster answers for clients.<\/p>\n \u2705 Better qualified leads.<\/p>\n \u2705 More time for creative and personalized work.<\/p>\n<\/div> You don\u2019t need any tech skills. In five minutes, you can create a first version. A few five minute tweaks later, and it will get even better.<\/p>\n<\/div> Join my No Excuses Practice Day<\/em>\u00a0in Amsterdam this December. With only five participants, we\u2019ll build personal AI versions together, design efficient workflows, and I\u2019ll show you how I use ChatGPT in my business and daily life.<\/p>\n Ready to automate your knowledge and stay personal at the same time? Whether it\u2019s writing, entrepreneurship, or AI, everything is possible if you simply start. No Excuses.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> This column was originally published on Dutch career platform Intermediair.nl<\/a>. \u00a0Check out\u00a0all of Esther\u2019s monthly columns with AI tips.<\/a><\/p>\n Because not everybody wants, or can afford, a one-on-one coaching session,<\/a>\u00a0I have trained three GPT\u2019s so you can get a taste the \u2018magic\u2019 I bring to my client sessions.<\/p>\n You can ask then for help with your book writing, business or Digital Nomad questions. Try it in any language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Building your own AI is easier than you think.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Which tools can you use?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
How to start<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Start smart: apply the 80\/20 rule<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Smart start checklist:<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Privacy and boundaries:<\/h3>\n<\/div>
How I did it myself<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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How I use them<\/h3>\n<\/div>
What\u2019s the benefit?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Ready to build your own AI?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Want to learn this hands-on?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Send me a message at\u00a0esther@estherjacobs.info<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or via WhatsApp:\u00a0+31 654282328<\/strong><\/p>\nTry Esther AI for free!<\/h2>\n
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