Episode 223 –  Custom GPTs for Consultants: Scale Your Thinking, Not Just Your Tasks

Leveraging AI in your business might sound complicated, but as an independent consultant, it’s about working smarter, not harder.

In this episode, host Melisa Liberman sits down with marketing strategist Amanda Long to explore how custom GPTs are transforming solo consultants’ workflows by solidifying brand voice, automating repetitive tasks, and freeing up time for deeper client connection.

This episode is for consultants and coaches who want to utilize AI without compromising their unique voice or incurring excessive costs.

Whether you’re curious about automating content, creating client checklists, or exploring new revenue streams, this conversation offers both practical tips and a fresh mindset about what AI can do for your independent consulting business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Amanda helped Melisa build custom GPTs for her business
• Why AI isn’t just for big companies and why small businesses have an advantage
• How to infuse your personality and brand voice into AI tools so the output feels authentic
• Best practices for protecting client data and avoiding privacy pitfalls
• How starting with simple automation can spark new ideas for client support and monetization
• What “hallucinations” are and how to work around AI’s occasional errors
• Tips for teaching teams or volunteers to leverage AI tools efficiently

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the tech or unsure where to start with AI in your consulting practice, this episode will help you reset your thinking and see the possibilities.

Tune into Episode 223 now and discover how to start leveraging custom GPTs as an independent consultant.

🔗 Companion Resource: Read Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality eBook : Liberman, Melisa

FOR MORE RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT —

1. Coaching for Consultants: Click here to schedule your Coaching Exploratory Call.
2. Book: Grow Your Consulting Business: The 14-Step Roadmap to Make Your Independent Consulting Goals a Reality
3. YouTube Podcast Channel
4. LinkedIn 
5. Website
6. Related Podcast Episode: Episode 181 – Transforming Into A Boutique Consultancy with Tradewinds Leadership 
7. Get Notified When Melisa’s Products Launch: https://www.melisaliberman.com/growth-atlas-products 
8. Connect with Amanda: Amanda Long | Smart Marketing Squad 
9. Click here to contact Amanda Long to discuss a customGPT for your business (referral link).