# AI Prompt Library for Business Growth ### 40 Production Prompts That Actually Work *By Avien Mexico — avien.site* Works with any AI: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or whatever you prefer. Each prompt is a complete system — paste it, fill the brackets, and get usable output. --- ## Cold Outreach That Gets Replies **1. First-Touch Cold Email (Problem-Led)** ``` I need a cold email to [ROLE, e.g. "VP of Operations"] at a [INDUSTRY] company with [SIZE] employees. My service: [YOUR SERVICE, e.g. "I automate manual workflows using n8n and Make.com"] Write the email using this framework: - Subject line: reference a specific pain point, no clickbait - Line 1: name a problem they probably have (be specific to their industry) - Line 2-3: one concrete example of how I solved it for a similar company (use this result: [YOUR RESULT]) - Last line: low-friction CTA (not "book a call" — something like "worth a conversation?" or "curious if this applies to you?") Constraints: under 80 words total. No "I hope this finds you well." No buzzwords. Sound like a real person, not a sales bot. ``` **2. LinkedIn Connection Message** ``` Write a LinkedIn connection request message to [ROLE] at [COMPANY]. Context: I noticed they [SOMETHING SPECIFIC — e.g. "posted about struggling with manual data entry" or "their company just raised Series A"]. My angle: I help companies like theirs [SPECIFIC VALUE — e.g. "automate their CRM workflows, saving 10+ hours/week"]. Rules: - Under 300 characters (LinkedIn limit) - No selling in the connection request - Reference the specific thing I noticed - End with genuine curiosity, not a pitch ``` **3. Follow-Up Sequence (3 emails)** ``` Write a 3-email follow-up sequence for a prospect who didn't reply to my cold email. Original email topic: [TOPIC] My service: [SERVICE] Their industry: [INDUSTRY] Email 2 (send day 3): Add new value — share a relevant insight, stat, or quick tip related to their problem. No guilt-tripping about not replying. Email 3 (send day 7): The "breakup" email. Short, friendly, give them an easy out. Something like "Totally fine if this isn't a fit — just didn't want to leave this hanging." Each email: under 60 words. Different angle each time. Never repeat the same CTA. ``` **4. Warm Intro Request** ``` Write a message asking [MUTUAL CONNECTION] to introduce me to [TARGET PERSON] at [COMPANY]. Why I want the intro: [REASON — e.g. "I think I can help them automate their lead qualification process"] My relationship with the mutual connection: [HOW YOU KNOW THEM] Rules: - Make it easy to forward (the message should work as a forwarded intro) - Include one sentence about what I do and one sentence about why it's relevant to the target - Under 100 words - Don't make it awkward for the connector ``` --- ## Proposals & Sales That Close **5. Discovery Call Prep** ``` I have a discovery call with [PROSPECT NAME] at [COMPANY]. They reached out because [REASON/PROBLEM]. Their company: [WHAT THEY DO, SIZE, INDUSTRY] Their likely pain points: [YOUR GUESS BASED ON THEIR INDUSTRY] Generate: 1. 5 diagnostic questions to understand the real problem (not surface-level) 2. 3 questions about their current workflow/tools 3. 2 questions about budget/timeline expectations 4. 1 closing question to gauge urgency Each question should uncover information I need to write a good proposal. Frame questions around their business outcomes, not my services. ``` **6. Proposal Executive Summary** ``` Write the executive summary for a proposal to [CLIENT] who needs [SERVICE]. Their problem: [SPECIFIC PROBLEM] My solution: [WHAT I'LL BUILD/DO] Expected outcome: [MEASURABLE RESULT] Timeline: [WEEKS/DAYS] Investment: [PRICE] Rules: - Under 150 words - Lead with their problem, not my credentials - Include one specific number or result from a past project - End with what happens if they don't act (the cost of inaction) - No "we are pleased to present" or corporate language ``` **7. Scope of Work** ``` Draft a scope of work for this project: Client: [NAME] Project: [DESCRIPTION] Deliverables: [LIST WHAT THEY GET] Timeline: [START TO END] Price: [AMOUNT] Include these sections: 1. Objectives (what success looks like) 2. Scope (what's included — be specific) 3. Out of Scope (what's NOT included — prevent scope creep) 4. Deliverables with dates 5. Assumptions (what I need from them to deliver) 6. Payment terms Write it in plain English. No legal jargon. Each section should be scannable. ``` **8. Objection Response** ``` A prospect just said: "[EXACT OBJECTION — e.g. 'We tried automation before and it didn't work' or 'Your price is too high' or 'We need to think about it']" Context: I'm selling [SERVICE] for [PRICE]. The expected result is [OUTCOME]. Write 3 response options: 1. Empathy + redirect: acknowledge their concern, then reframe 2. Data-driven: use a specific number or comparison to counter 3. Question-based: respond with a question that makes them rethink Each under 40 words. Conversational, not salesy. ``` --- ## Content That Builds Authority **9. LinkedIn Post — Results Story** ``` Write a LinkedIn post about a project result. Client industry: [INDUSTRY] (don't name the client) Problem: [WHAT WAS BROKEN] What I did: [YOUR SOLUTION — keep it high-level] Result: [SPECIFIC NUMBERS] Structure: - Line 1: bold hook that creates curiosity (no "I'm thrilled to announce") - 3-4 short paragraphs telling the story - End with a takeaway the reader can use themselves - Under 200 words - No hashtag spam (max 3, relevant ones only) ``` **10. LinkedIn Post — Contrarian Take** ``` Write a LinkedIn post with a strong opinion about [TOPIC IN YOUR INDUSTRY — e.g. "Why most businesses waste money on Zapier" or "SEO is dead is the dumbest take of 2025"]. Rules: - First line: the hot take in one sentence - Back it up with 2-3 points from real experience - Acknowledge the counterargument briefly - End with your actual stance - Under 180 words - No "Agree? 👇" engagement bait ``` **11. Case Study (Full)** ``` Write a case study from these inputs: Client: [NAME or INDUSTRY if anonymous] Problem: [WHAT WAS WRONG — be specific] Solution: [WHAT I BUILT/DID — tools used, approach] Result: [NUMBERS — before/after metrics] Timeline: [HOW LONG IT TOOK] Client quote (if available): [QUOTE] Structure: 1. The Challenge (2-3 sentences — make the reader feel the pain) 2. The Approach (what I did, step by step, tools used) 3. The Results (lead with the biggest number, then supporting metrics) 4. Key Takeaway (one thing the reader can learn from this) Write for a business audience. Specific > vague. Numbers > adjectives. ``` **12. Blog Post Outline (SEO-Optimized)** ``` Create a blog post outline optimized for SEO. Topic: [TOPIC] Target keyword: [PRIMARY KEYWORD] Target audience: [WHO READS THIS] Goal: [WHAT ACTION SHOULD THEY TAKE AFTER READING] Generate: - Title tag (under 60 characters, keyword near the start) - Meta description (under 155 characters, includes keyword + CTA) - H1 heading - 5-7 H2 sections with 2-3 bullet points each - FAQ section (3 questions people actually search for) - Internal link suggestions (where to link to my services) - CTA at the end The outline should answer the searcher's intent completely so they don't bounce to a competitor. ``` --- ## Automation Documentation **13. Workflow Description (For Clients)** ``` Translate this technical workflow into plain English for a non-technical client: Workflow: [DESCRIBE THE AUTOMATION — e.g. "Webhook receives form data → Code node normalizes fields → IF node checks lead score → Google Sheets logs the lead → Slack sends notification"] Write it as: "Here's what happens when [trigger]. The system automatically [step 1], then [step 2]..." Rules: - No technical terms (no "webhook", "API", "node") - Focus on what it does for them, not how it works - End with what they need to do (nothing, or one simple thing) - Under 100 words ``` **14. SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)** ``` Create an SOP for this process: Process name: [NAME] Who runs it: [ROLE] When: [FREQUENCY — daily, weekly, when triggered] Tools needed: [LIST] Write the SOP with: 1. Purpose (one sentence — why this exists) 2. Prerequisites (what needs to be ready before starting) 3. Steps (numbered, each step is one action, no multi-step instructions in a single bullet) 4. If/Then branches (what to do if something goes wrong) 5. Done criteria (how to know the process is complete) Write it so someone who has never done this before can follow it perfectly on the first try. ``` **15. Handoff Document** ``` Write a project handoff document for: Project: [NAME] What was built: [DESCRIPTION] Tools/platforms used: [LIST] Login/access info format: [DON'T PUT REAL CREDS — just the format like "Login at app.example.com with the credentials in your password manager"] Sections: 1. What This System Does (3 sentences) 2. How It Works (simplified flow) 3. How to Access It 4. Routine Maintenance (what to check weekly/monthly) 5. What to Do If It Breaks (troubleshooting steps) 6. Who to Contact for Help Assume the reader is non-technical but smart. ``` **16. Error Alert Template** ``` Write a Slack/email notification template for when an automation fails. System: [WHICH AUTOMATION] Possible failure reasons: [LIST 2-3 COMMON ONES] Template should include: - What failed (system name + specific step) - When (timestamp) - Likely cause (pick from the common reasons) - Impact (what's not working because of this) - Who should fix it - Link to the system/dashboard Keep it scannable. Use emoji for severity: 🔴 critical, 🟡 warning, 🔵 info. ``` --- ## SEO & AI Search Content **17. FAQ Section Generator** ``` Generate 8 FAQ questions and answers for my [SERVICE/PRODUCT] page. My service: [WHAT I DO] Target audience: [WHO BUYS THIS] Common objections: [LIST 2-3] Rules: - Questions should be written as people actually search (natural language) - Answers: 2-3 sentences max, direct, no fluff - Include at least 2 questions about pricing/cost - Include at least 1 question about timeline - Include at least 1 question comparing to alternatives - These need to work for Google's FAQ rich snippets AND AI search engines ``` **18. Service Page Copy** ``` Write copy for a service page: Service: [NAME] Target audience: [WHO BUYS] Main pain point: [WHAT PROBLEM THIS SOLVES] My approach: [HOW I DO IT DIFFERENTLY] Key result: [MEASURABLE OUTCOME] Price range: [RANGE OR "CUSTOM"] Structure: 1. Headline: name the pain, hint at the solution (under 10 words) 2. Subheadline: expand with a specific benefit 3. Problem section: 2-3 sentences making them feel the cost of inaction 4. Solution section: what I do, in plain terms 5. What's included: bullet list of deliverables 6. Result/proof: reference a past client result 7. CTA: clear next step No "leverage", "synergy", "cutting-edge", or "transform your business." ``` **19. Meta Description Generator** ``` Write meta descriptions for these pages: [LIST YOUR PAGES — e.g. "Homepage, Services, About, Contact, Projects"] For each page, provide the primary topic/keyword. Rules: - Exactly 150-155 characters each - Include the primary keyword naturally - Include a specific number or result where possible - End with a CTA or benefit - No "Welcome to..." or "We are a..." - Each one should make the searcher WANT to click ``` **20. AI-Optimized Bio** ``` Write a professional bio that is optimized for AI search engines to understand who I am and what I do. Name: [NAME] Title: [TITLE] Location: [CITY, COUNTRY] Services: [LIST] Key result: [BEST METRIC] Experience: [YEARS] Clients served: [TYPES/NAMES] Tools: [KEY TOOLS] Rules: - Write in third person - Include specific entities (company names, tool names, locations) - Structure it so an AI model can extract: who I am, what I do, where I work, who I serve, and what results I get - Under 200 words - No "passionate" or "dedicated" or "seasoned professional" ``` --- ## Client Communication **21. Project Kickoff Email** ``` Write a project kickoff email to [CLIENT NAME]. Project: [NAME] Start date: [DATE] First milestone: [WHAT + WHEN] What I need from them: [LIST OF THINGS — access, content, approvals] Tone: professional but warm. Make them feel confident they made the right decision hiring me. Include a clear "what happens next" section with dates. Under 200 words. ``` **22. Weekly Status Update** ``` Write a weekly project status update from these notes: This week: [WHAT WAS DONE] Next week: [WHAT'S PLANNED] Blockers: [ANYTHING WAITING ON CLIENT] Overall status: [ON TRACK / SLIGHT DELAY / NEEDS DISCUSSION] Format as a short email. Lead with the most important thing. If there's a blocker, make it clear what action the client needs to take and by when. Under 150 words. No filler. ``` **23. Testimonial Request** ``` Write an email asking [CLIENT NAME] for a testimonial after completing [PROJECT]. Make it easy for them. Don't ask for a generic review — give them 3 specific questions to answer: 1. What was the problem before we worked together? 2. What did I build/do for you? 3. What's the measurable result? Tell them it can be 3-4 sentences total. Offer to draft it for them based on their answers if they're busy. Under 120 words. Grateful but not groveling. ``` **24. Scope Creep Response** ``` The client just asked for something outside the original scope: "[WHAT THEY ASKED FOR]" Original scope: [BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT WAS AGREED] Write a professional response that: 1. Acknowledges the request positively 2. Explains it's outside the current scope (without sounding rigid) 3. Offers two options: add it for [ADDITIONAL COST] or include it in a Phase 2 4. Keeps the relationship warm Under 100 words. No passive-aggressive tone. ``` --- ## Strategy & Analysis **25. Competitor Teardown** ``` Analyze [COMPETITOR URL] and compare against my business. My business: [WHAT I DO, WHO I SERVE] Their business: [WHAT THEY DO] Compare on: 1. Positioning (who do they say they help and how?) 2. Pricing (if visible) 3. Content strategy (blog, resources, social proof) 4. SEO (what keywords are they targeting?) 5. Strengths (what are they doing better than me?) 6. Weaknesses (where's their gap I can exploit?) Be specific. I don't want "they have a nice website." I want "their pricing page doesn't list prices, which means I can win on transparency." ``` **26. Quarterly Goal Setting** ``` Help me set goals for next quarter. Current situation: [WHERE MY BUSINESS IS NOW — revenue, clients, pipeline] Biggest win last quarter: [WHAT WENT WELL] Biggest problem: [WHAT'S NOT WORKING] Resources available: [TIME, BUDGET, TEAM] Generate 3 objectives using this framework: - Objective: what I want to achieve (specific) - Key Result 1: how I'll measure it (number) - Key Result 2: secondary metric - Top initiative: the one thing I should do to move this Be realistic. Don't set goals I can't hit with my current resources. ``` **27. Pricing Strategy** ``` Help me price [SERVICE]. What it includes: [DELIVERABLES] Time to deliver: [HOURS/WEEKS] My hourly rate target: [RATE] Client's expected ROI: [WHAT THEY'LL GAIN — e.g. "saves 10 hours/week at $50/hr"] Competitor pricing: [IF KNOWN] Generate: 1. Value-based price (based on client ROI) 2. Cost-plus price (based on my time) 3. Market-based price (based on competitors) 4. Recommended price with justification 5. How to present the price (anchor high, show the ROI math) ``` --- ## Quick-Fire Utility Prompts **28. Rewrite for Tone** ``` Rewrite this text in a [TONE — casual/formal/confident/empathetic/urgent] tone. Keep the exact same meaning. Don't add or remove information. Text: [PASTE TEXT] ``` **29. Simplify Technical Jargon** ``` Rewrite this for someone with zero technical knowledge. Use analogies where possible. If a technical term is unavoidable, define it in parentheses. Text: [PASTE TECHNICAL TEXT] ``` **30. Extract Action Items** ``` Extract all action items from these meeting notes. For each: state the task, who owns it, and the deadline (if mentioned). If no deadline was mentioned, flag it. Notes: [PASTE NOTES] ``` **31. Email Subject Line Generator** ``` Write 10 email subject lines for [PURPOSE]. Requirements: - 5 should be under 40 characters - Mix styles: curiosity, specificity, urgency, question, personalized - No ALL CAPS, no excessive punctuation, no spam triggers - Each should be different enough to A/B test ``` **32. Data Cleanup Instructions** ``` I have a messy spreadsheet with [DESCRIBE THE DATA — e.g. "customer names, emails, phone numbers, signup dates"]. Common issues: [e.g. "inconsistent date formats, duplicate emails, phone numbers with and without country codes"] Write step-by-step instructions to clean this data. For each step: what to do, what formula to use (Excel/Google Sheets), and what the result should look like. ``` --- ## Bonus: Mega Prompts (Multi-Step) **33. Full Outbound Campaign Builder** ``` Build a complete outbound campaign: Target: [ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE] with [SIZE] employees in [INDUSTRY] My service: [WHAT I DO] Best result I can reference: [PROOF POINT] Generate: 1. ICP definition (ideal customer profile — 5 characteristics) 2. 3 cold email variants (different angles: pain, curiosity, social proof) 3. LinkedIn connection message 4. Follow-up sequence (3 emails) 5. Slack DM template (for communities) 6. Subject lines for each email All copy should feel human, not templated. ``` **34. Full Service Page Builder** ``` Build a complete service page for my website: Service: [NAME] Audience: [WHO BUYS] Price: [RANGE] Best result: [SPECIFIC METRIC] Common objection: [MAIN OBJECTION] Competitor alternative: [WHAT THEY'D DO INSTEAD] Generate: 1. Page title + meta description (SEO optimized) 2. Hero headline + subheadline 3. Problem section (3 pain points) 4. Solution section (what I do) 5. Features/deliverables (bullet list) 6. Social proof section (case study structure) 7. FAQ (5 questions with SEO-friendly answers) 8. CTA section 9. JSON-LD Service schema markup ``` **35. Weekly Content Calendar** ``` Create a 1-week content calendar for [PLATFORM — LinkedIn/Twitter/Both]. My niche: [WHAT I DO] Target audience: [WHO I WANT TO REACH] Current goal: [e.g. "get inbound leads" or "build authority"] For each day (Mon-Fri), provide: - Post type (educational, story, hot take, case study, carousel idea) - Hook (first line) - Key point - CTA Mix formats. Don't repeat the same structure two days in a row. ``` --- ## How to Get Better Output From Any AI 1. **Be specific.** "Write a cold email" → bad. "Write a 60-word cold email to a VP of Ops at a 50-person SaaS company about automating their CRM updates" → good. 2. **Give examples.** Paste your best-performing email and say "write 3 more like this but with different angles." 3. **Set constraints.** Word limits, tone, what NOT to include. Constraints make AI output sharper. 4. **Iterate.** First output is a draft. Say "make it shorter," "more specific," "less salesy." Treat AI like a junior copywriter who needs direction. 5. **Use the output, don't copy it.** These prompts give you 80% of the way there. The last 20% is your voice, your specifics, your judgment. --- *Created by Avien Mexico | avien.site* *Book a free strategy call: https://calendar.app.google/cnTsYXvRHvZursSF9*