Simple AIHow to use AI at work
Plain answers and prompts you can copy, for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and Grok. 59 posts. All free.
What is Simple AI?
Simple AI (simpleai.community) is a free website of AI prompts and plain how-to guides for work. It shows owners and sellers at B2B companies how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and Grok for real jobs, like following up on leads, writing cold emails, prepping for sales calls, chasing invoices and summing up meetings. Every prompt and guide is free to copy. It is made by Corey Leon, who runs Coda, a team of Canadian and U.S. cold callers. More about Simple AI.
Prompt basics
What a prompt is, how to write a good one, and how to fix bad answers.
Prompt basics · 5 min readWhy does AI give bad or made-up answers?AI guesses when it is missing facts. Here is why it makes things up, how to spot it, and prompts that get better answers.Prompt basics · 5 min readWhat not to paste into AI at workA plain list of what to keep out of ChatGPT and other AI tools at work, how to remove private details, and what to check first.Prompt basics · 4 min readWhat is a prompt in AI?A prompt is the message you type to an AI tool to tell it what you want. Here is what that means, with simple work examples.Prompt basics · 5 min readHow to write a good AI promptUse a simple 4 part recipe for better AI answers. Who it is for, what you have, what you want back, and the rules. With examples.Prompt basics · 5 min readHow to make AI sound like youGive AI a few of your real messages, a short list of words you never use, and clear length rules so drafts sound like you wrote them.Prompt basics · 5 min readA prompt template for any work taskOne fill in the blanks prompt template that works for emails, notes, quotes, lists and more. Copy it, fill the brackets, done.How to use each AI
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot and Grok, for real work.
How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to use Copilot in Outlook and ExcelUse Microsoft Copilot to sum up email threads, draft replies in Outlook and ask questions about your data in Excel. Plain steps.How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to use Grok for sales researchUse Grok to find recent news and posts about a prospect before you call. Steps, prompts and how to check what it finds.How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to use Gemini in Gmail, Docs and SheetsUse Gemini inside Gmail, Docs and Sheets to draft replies, sum up long threads and write documents. Plain steps and prompts.How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to use Claude for sales workUse Claude to prep accounts, write follow ups and read long documents like RFPs. Plain steps and prompts for sales reps.How to use each AI · 6 min readHow to use ChatGPT for salesUse ChatGPT to prep calls, write follow ups and handle objections. Plain steps and prompts a sales rep can copy today.How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to set up a Claude Project for your sales playbookSet up a Claude Project with your offer, customers, tone and rules so every chat already knows your business. Step by step.How to use each AI · 3 min readHow to pick the right AI for your jobThree plain questions pick the AI to try first: what you want done, if it must work with your computer off, and what you already use.How to use each AI · 5 min readHow to get ChatGPT to write emails that sound like youTeach ChatGPT your writing style with your own past emails, then get short drafts that sound like you, not a robot.How to use each AI · 5 min readChatGPT or Claude for work?The honest answer to ChatGPT vs Claude for work, plus a 15 minute test you can run on your own tasks to pick one.How to use each AI · 5 min readAI prompts for small business ownersCopy and paste AI prompts for small business owners: chasing invoices, replying to customers, job posts and weekly planning.Sales and follow up
Cold emails, calls, follow ups, objections and referrals with AI.
Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to write a cold email with AIA plain way to use ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to write short cold emails that sound like a person and get answers. Prompts included.Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to write a LinkedIn message with AIUse AI to write short LinkedIn connection notes and messages that sound like a real person. Prompts plus the words to cut.Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to revive old leads with AIUse AI to sort your old and lost leads, find a real reason to reach out again, and write a message that gets a reply. Prompts included.Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to prep for a sales call with AIA 5 minute AI routine to prep for any sales call. Get a one page brief, smart questions and likely objections before you dial.Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to handle objections with AIUse AI to write honest answers to common sales objections and practice them out loud before your next call. Prompts you can copy.Sales and follow up · 5 min readHow to ask for referrals with AIUse AI to pick the right customers to ask, write a referral ask that is easy to say yes to, and follow up with the person they send you.Sales and follow up · 6 min readAI prompts to follow up on leadsCopy these AI prompts to write lead follow ups that add something new each time, from the first email after a call to the fifth touch.Sales and follow up · 5 min readAI prompts for sales managersPrompts a sales manager can copy to review the pipeline, coach reps from call notes, and run a tighter weekly sales meeting.Sales and follow up · 5 min readAI prompts for proposals and quotesHow to write a clear proposal or quote email with AI. Prompts that turn your call notes and prices into something a buyer can say yes to.Sales and follow up · 6 min readAI prompts for cold callingPrompts to write cold call openers, short scripts and voicemails with AI, from someone whose team makes cold calls every day.Prompts for your apps
Prompts for HubSpot, Close, Apollo, Clay, LinkedIn, Excel, Gmail, Outlook and more.
Prompts for your apps · 5 min readAI prompts for LinkedInPrompts to fix your LinkedIn profile, write short DMs that get answers, and turn a work story into a post. Steps and 4 prompts to copy.Prompts for your apps · 6 min readAI prompts for InstantlyWrite a short cold email sequence for Instantly with ChatGPT or Claude. Steps to set it up, plus 4 prompts for emails, follow ups and replies.Prompts for your apps · 6 min readAI prompts for ApolloUse AI with Apollo to pick better filters, sort your leads and write short first emails. Steps plus 4 prompts you can copy.Prompts for your apps · 6 min readAI prompts for ExcelGet AI to write Excel formulas, explain them and clean up messy lists. Steps plus 4 prompts you can copy into ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot.Prompts for your apps · 5 min readAI prompts for NotionHow to use Notion AI or ChatGPT with your Notion pages. Steps plus 4 prompts for meeting notes, how-to guides, project updates and cleanup.Prompts for your apps · 4 min readAI prompts for OutlookPrompts for Outlook email and calendar. Clear your inbox, reply faster and prep for meetings with Copilot in Outlook or any AI.Prompts for your apps · 6 min readAI prompts for HubSpotThe best ways to use AI with HubSpot, how to get your data out, and 4 prompts for deal reviews, call notes, follow ups and list cleanup.Prompts for your apps · 4 min readAI prompts for GmailCopy these prompts to write replies, follow ups and short emails for Gmail with ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Plus how to sort a full inbox.Prompts for your apps · 6 min readAI prompts for Close CRMHow to use AI with Close CRM, how to get leads and call notes out, and prompts for call recaps, follow ups, smart view triage and voicemails.Prompts for your apps · 5 min readAI prompts for ClayWhat prompts work for AI columns in Clay. How to set up the column, how to get short clean answers, and 4 prompts to copy.Office work
Invoices, job posts, meeting notes, customer emails and messy lists.
Office work · 5 min readHow to write a job post with AIWrite a clear, honest job post with AI in about 15 minutes. Steps, prompts you can copy, and what to check before you post it.Office work · 5 min readHow to summarize a meeting with AITurn meeting notes or a transcript into a short recap with owners and due dates. Steps and prompts you can copy into any AI tool.Office work · 5 min readHow to clean up a contact list with AIFix names, split columns, find duplicates and spot bad emails in a messy contact list using AI. Steps and prompts you can copy.Office work · 5 min readAI prompts to chase unpaid invoices politelyCopy these prompts to write friendly, firm payment reminders with AI, from the first nudge to the final notice, without burning the customer.Office work · 5 min readAI prompts for customer service repliesPrompts that help you answer customer emails and complaints fast, calm and clear, plus what to check before you hit send.For sellers who've done it for years
Start fast, even if you don't like computers.
For sellers who've done it for years · 3 min readNot a computer person? Start using AI in 10 minutesA plain first 10 minutes with AI for people who don't like computers. One app, three things to try, and the prompts to copy.For sellers who've done it for years · 4 min readUse AI by talking to it on your phoneTalk to ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini on your phone to prep calls, write follow ups and log notes between meetings. Hands free, plain steps.For sellers who've done it for years · 6 min readAI for distributor and manufacturer salesPlain ways for distributor and manufacturer reps to use AI for quotes, reorders, account reviews, call notes and chasing POs.For sellers who've done it for years · 5 min readHow a 20-year sales rep can be the fastest on the team with 5 promptsYou already know how to sell. These 5 AI prompts handle the typing so you can spend your day on the phone and in front of customers.Sales tools, ranked
Which sales tools to try first and which to skip, by job. Real prices, no paid links.
Sales tools, ranked · 6 min readTrestle vs Optimal DialTrestle or Optimal Dial? Which phone number check to try first, what each costs, who each one fits and what public reviews say.Sales tools, ranked · 7 min readSmall tools that do one job wellCheap tools for a small sales team: Apify for scraping, Cal.com for booking and Tally for forms. Prices checked Oct 28 2026, our use and public reviews.Sales tools, ranked · 11 min readSales tools ranked: which to try first and which to skipOver 30 sales tools sorted by job, from try first to skip. Real prices, our own use, public reviews and a 4 step test before you buy.Sales tools, ranked · 6 min readProspeo vs Wiza for phone numbersWhat we measured dialing Prospeo and Wiza leads from Feb to Aug 2026, the caveats, prices checked Oct 28, 2026, and public reviews.Sales tools, ranked · 6 min readProspeo vs FullEnrichProspeo or FullEnrich for B2B emails and mobiles? What we've used each for, prices checked Oct 28, 2026, and what public reviews say.Sales tools, ranked · 7 min readPower dialers ranked for small sales teamsWhich power dialer should a small sales team use? Trellus, Orum and Nooks compared on price, team size and what public reviews say.Sales tools, ranked · 8 min readPhone number check tools rankedHow to check if a phone number is real and likely to pick up before you call. Trestle, Optimal Dial, TitanX and ConnectRate, with prices and reviews.Sales tools, ranked · 9 min readLinkedIn sales tools rankedWhich LinkedIn tools to try first for sales outreach in 2026. Kondo, PhantomBuster, HeyReach, Unipile and Needle with prices, our use and public reviews.Sales tools, ranked · 6 min readIs Get Leads worth it?We haven't used Get Leads. Here's what one peer told us, what we couldn't verify, and how to test it yourself before paying.Sales tools, ranked · 7 min readInstantly vs SmartleadInstantly or Smartlead for cold email? What each costs, who each fits, what we learned using Instantly, and what public reviews say.Sales tools, ranked · 6 min readHeyReach vs PhantomBusterHeyReach or PhantomBuster for LinkedIn outreach? What each does, what it costs, what we learned using PhantomBuster, and what public reviews say.Sales tools, ranked · 11 min readContact data tools rankedNine tools for finding B2B emails and phone numbers, ranked from our own calls, with prices checked Oct 28, 2026 and public reviews.Sales tools, ranked · 7 min readClose vs HubSpot for a small sales teamShould a small sales team use Close or HubSpot? Prices checked Oct 28 2026, our own use, public reviews, and how to test both on your own list.Sales tools, ranked · 7 min readAI assistants for sales rankedWhich AI assistant should a salesperson use? Claude, Grok Bot and ChatGPT ranked from daily use, with prices checked Oct 28 2026 and public reviews.New posts in your reader: RSS feed. Want a prompt you can copy right now? Find a prompt.