Context is King: Stop Having First Dates with ChatGPT Every Time
Release Date: 07/30/2025
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4 Prompts That Pull Your Story Out (Even If You Think You Don't Have One)
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Context is Still King. If You Use It.
The Art Marketing Podcast
The most powerful skill you can learn in 2026 isn't Photoshop or marketing — it's typing what you want into a chatbot. Here's how to actually make AI work for your art business. Most artists get garbage results from AI because they skip one critical step: context. In this episode, I break down exactly how to create context files that turn generic AI into your personal assistant — plus a prompt that lets AI interview you to build the file automatically. In this episode: Why AI gives you garbage answers (it's blind, not dumb) The 15 context files every artist should consider building The...
info_outlineExplore with me the crucial role of context in maximizing your experience with AI tools like ChatGPT. Discover how to transform your interactions from mundane to remarkable by leveraging techniques like prompt chaining and context engineering. Whether you're an artist looking to enhance your social media presence or simply curious about AI, this episode provides actionable insights to elevate your creative marketing strategies. Tune in and learn how to make your AI experience not just cool, but truly impactful!
(00:00) - Introduction: Context is King
(05:30) - The Aha Moment: Time to Wow
(10:00) - Understanding Context in AI
(15:00) - Prompt Engineering Basics
(20:00) - Prompt Chaining Technique
(25:00) - Leveraging Source Files for Context
(30:00) - Voice Prints: Personalizing AI Responses
(35:00) - Preparing for Q4: Maximizing AI for Sales
Voice Print Application
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Steal These Prompts (episode)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvjMkb6U0jQ&t=77s
Learn To Prompt (episode)
https://youtu.be/xrgr1xt8Gag
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