From Struggle to Success: How AI Can Help You Build a Thriving Business

Last week, I led two corporate workshops where we did something totally new – we used AI as a brainstorming partner! The results? Amazing ideas for future solutions!

Today, I'll share a simplified version of that approach to help you build a successful business.

Here's the key: a thriving business solves a real human problem.

Want to start a business? Find a problem people struggle with – one your friends or potential customers constantly complain about – and would happily pay to solve. Ask them: "What problems would you pay money to fix?"

AI can help you pinpoint these profitable problems. Go to your favorite chatbot (I use Google Gemini for this task) and ask:

You are a world-class expert in customer research. I want to focus on solving the problem [dog owners, wine lovers] have when [buying dog food, choosing wine]. 
I need you to help me identify their wants, their needs, their obstacles and challenges, and their dream outcomes.         

Now you have a clearer picture. Ask follow-up questions to understand every detail. This is your starting point.

Next, choose the problem you're most passionate about solving.

Now, let's find solutions. Use this prompt in your chatbot (DFY means "Done For You"):

Give me 10 of my persona's problems in table format, 2 columns (#, problem), add a new column to the table with DFY solutions I could offer as a service to solve each of these problems        

You should now have a list of solid ideas to test.

Now, talk to your target audience. Present your rough idea and listen carefully. They'll tell you what works, how to improve, and even suggest a price they're willing to pay.

This is a fast, modern approach to building a business.

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