How I Use ChatGPT as My Business Partner

I’ll be honest with you — when I first heard about ChatGPT, I thought it was something only the “tech guys” used. You know, the people who talk about automation, AI prompts, and coding. But when I finally gave it a try, I realized it wasn’t complicated at all.

In fact, ChatGPT has become my business partner on this $1,000-a-month journey. It helps me write blog posts, plan YouTube videos, come up with new T-shirt slogans, and even brainstorm ideas when I’m stuck.

And the best part? I just talk to it — no coding, no confusing setup, just conversation.

💬 What Is ChatGPT (in Plain English)

ChatGPT is like having a really smart assistant that understands natural language. You type in what you need — a question, an idea, or a problem — and it answers back with suggestions, explanations, or even full drafts of text.

I don’t use it for fancy automations or complicated marketing funnels. I use it like I’d talk to a friend or a coach.

For example, I’ll say things like:

“Write a blog post about how retirees can earn money online.”
“Give me five ideas for my next YouTube video.”
“Help me describe this T-shirt in a funny way.”

Within seconds, I have something I can work with. Sometimes I use it as-is, and sometimes I tweak it to sound more like me.

☕ How I Actually Use ChatGPT Day-to-Day

Every morning when I sit down with coffee, I open up ChatGPT right next to my email and WordPress dashboard.

Here’s how it fits into my daily routine:

1. Blog Writing
If I have a topic in mind, like this post, I’ll tell ChatGPT what I want:

“Write an 800-word blog post for retiredandtrying.com about how I use ChatGPT as my business partner.”

It gives me a solid first draft. I read through, add my personal voice, insert links, and publish.

If you want to see another example, check out my earlier post
👉 Simplify to Enjoy Life More: My 6 Things I Gave Up.
That one came together the exact same way — with a little help from ChatGPT.

2. YouTube Titles and Descriptions
When I make a new video, I ask ChatGPT for ideas like:

“Write 5 YouTube titles for a video about retirees using ChatGPT.”

Then I choose one that fits my tone and tweak the description for SEO. It’s fast and saves me from staring at a blank screen.

3. T-Shirt and Mug Ideas
If I want new slogans for my Retired and Trying store, I ask it:

“Write 10 funny retirement T-shirt ideas.”
Some are misses, but some end up being perfect. That’s how I’ve come up with several of my best-selling designs — quick brainstorming with ChatGPT.

4. Blog SEO Help
I also use it for things like writing meta descriptions, alt text for images, or Pinterest pin titles. Those are the small details that help Google understand my content — and ChatGPT makes it simple to write them fast.

🧠 What I Don’t Use ChatGPT For

I think it’s important to mention what I don’t use it for.
I don’t let it write everything. I still add my stories, my personality, and my humor.

The AI is a tool — but you are the story.

That’s what keeps people reading and watching. My viewers and readers connect with me because I’m honest about what’s working, what isn’t, and what I’m learning along the way.

💡 Why I Call It My Business Partner

When you’re retired, you don’t always have a team. There’s no marketing manager or assistant sitting next to you. But with ChatGPT, I feel like I do have one.

It helps me brainstorm, plan, and stay consistent. And it doesn’t cost me anything extra.

I may be retired, but I’m not done learning — and ChatGPT keeps me moving forward every single day.

If you think AI is too complicated, trust me — it’s not. Just start typing like you would talk to a friend. You’ll be amazed at what it can do for you, especially if you’re building something small like a blog, online store, or YouTube channel.

📈 The Bigger Picture — My $1,000-a-Month Journey

All of this fits into one goal: earning an extra $1,000 a month online. Between books, websites, T-shirts, and affiliate links, ChatGPT keeps me organized and helps me move faster.

It’s not magic. It’s not passive income overnight. But it’s a tool that makes the work easier — and at my age, that’s a win.

So if you’re retired, curious about online business, or just tired of hearing that AI is “too complicated,” give it a try. You might find your own version of a business partner sitting right there on your laptop.

☕ Final Thought

I always say: Retired. Trying. Still learning every day.
ChatGPT just happens to be the newest way I keep learning — one chat at a time.

How I Use ChatGPT as My Business Partner (No Tech Skills Needed)