Make ChatGPT Sound Like You With This One Setup Tip
Ever read something AI wrote and thought, “Ugh, that doesn't even sound like me”? You're not alone. Most small business owners feel frustrated when ChatGPT spits out content that sounds stiff, salesy, or like it came straight from a corporate handbook.
But here's the good news, once you show it how you communicate, everything changes. Emails, social posts, landing pages they all start sounding like the real you. This blog walks you through the exact steps to make that happen.
Step 1: Tell ChatGPT Your Brand Tone
Think of your brand tone as your “vibe.” Are you playful or professional? Warm and friendly? Inspiring and educational? Don’t leave it to chance — say it outright.
Quick Tip: Choose 2–3 adjectives that describe how you want to come across. If you're not sure, ask ChatGPT to analyze past content and describe your tone back to you.
Step 2: Share Your Go-To Phrases
What words do you naturally use in your business? Maybe it’s “done-for-you,” “actionable,” or “fast service.” These are verbal breadcrumbs that help AI mimic your natural rhythm.
You can even include your tagline if you have one — anything from “Simplify success” to “Work smarter, not harder.”
Step 3: Feed It Real Examples
Here’s where most people quit too soon. If you give ChatGPT a few strong samples of your writing — an Instagram caption, a newsletter, your About page — it can reverse engineer your voice.
Just tell it:
“Analyze this for tone, language, and style. Describe how I write. Then use this same style when creating content for me.”
Boom. You’ve just taught ChatGPT to sound like you.
Step 4: Refine the Results
If the output feels off — too salesy, too dry, or just blah — give feedback. Say what to adjust and try again.
Key Insight: Training ChatGPT is like teaching someone to impersonate you. The more samples they get, the better they nail it.
Step 5: See the Before-and-After Magic
Here’s a quick transformation:
Before: “Join us for our upcoming masterclass on brand strategy and content execution.”
After: “You in? I’m hosting a free masterclass next week to help you get clear on your brand and stop second guessing your content.”
Same info, totally different energy.
Want to Make This Even Easier?
Download the free Pre-Baking the Oven Guide — it walks you through everything you need to give ChatGPT a voice that finally sounds like you.
And if you’ve ever felt like AI content lacked soul, it’s not because ChatGPT can’t do better — it’s because it hasn’t met you yet.
Before You Go…
How do I know what tone to use?
Start by thinking about how you want customers to feel after reading your content. Empowered? Encouraged? Ready to take action?
What if I don’t have much written content to share?
Try drafting a few paragraphs in your voice or even voice-to-text a message. That’s enough to start.
Can I do this with social media posts too?
Absolutely. In fact, social posts are a great way to train ChatGPT in your everyday tone.
How long does this take to set up?
You can start seeing results in less than an hour. And once it’s set, you’ll save hours on content creation.
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