Daniel Hall
Welcome! On this channel, you'll get profit-packed videos and step-by-step tutorials related to publishing, personal finance, productivity, and Internet marketing.
My job is to help make your life more abundant! So I share what I've learned along the way to advance that goal.
I'm a USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, publisher, nurse, attorney and host of the RealFastResults.com podcast. I'm also the creator of the highly popular Real Fast brand of training products.
I left law practice 15+ years ago to build my publishing business and have never looked back.
Daniel Hall
How to Build Custom GPTs People Will Actually Pay For (15-Minute Guide)
Reading Time: 5 minutes | No coding required | Yes, really
Everyone's Using ChatGPT. Almost Nobody's Making Money From It.
Here's the truth...
While everyone's asking ChatGPT to write their emails, a tiny group of entrepreneurs are building Custom GPTs and selling them for real money.
The kicker? You don't need to code. You don't need to be a "prompt engineer." You just need a system.
I'm about to show you how I built a professional Custom GPT in 15 minutes that people would gladly pay to use.
Let's go.
What the Hell is a Custom GPT?
It's a specialized AI assistant configured to solve specific problems for specific people.
Instead of generic ChatGPT, you're creating a tool that:
✅ Speaks in YOUR voice
✅ Follows YOUR methodology
✅ Guides users step-by-step
✅ Delivers consistent results
✅ Saves hours of work
Think of it as an expert consultant who works 24/7, never gets tired, and costs nothing to employ.
Why This is a Real Business Model (Not Another Shiny Object)
Low barrier: Build one in 15-30 minutes
High value: Clients see AI as premium and cutting-edge
Infinite scale: Serve unlimited clients simultaneously
Multiple revenue streams: One-time sales, subscriptions, lead magnets, bonuses, white-label licensing
Zero guilt: It actually delivers value, so you can promote it aggressively
The Secret: My Custom GPT Generator System
I built a conversational generator that builds Custom GPTs FOR you.
You just answer questions. It generates:
Complete instructions
Setup configurations
Conversation starters
Tone settings
Implementation guide
It tells you exactly what to paste and where.
Live Build: Watch Me Create a Self-Publishing Coach GPT in 15 Minutes
Works for ANY niche—fitness, marketing, real estate, productivity, whatever.
The Process:
Step 1: Open two ChatGPT tabs (you'll need both)
Step 2: Paste generator prompt → Answer these questions:
What's your niche? (Self-publishing)
Who's your audience? (Mixed levels)
What outcome? (Coaching)
What format? (Step-by-step plans)
What tone? (Clear & professional)
Step 3: Pick your name from suggestions:
"KDP & Beyond: Self-Publishing Coach" ✓
Step 4: Go to ChatGPT's "Create GPT" → "Configure" tab
Step 5: Paste:
Name
Description
Instructions (the brain—just paste it)
Conversation starters (4 clickable prompts)
Step 6: Toggle capabilities OFF (keep it focused)
Step 7: Add optional power-ups (like "Supportive Mentor Voice")
Step 8: Generate or upload icon
Step 9: Publish → Choose "Anyone with a link" (best for selling)
Total time? 15 minutes.
Test It Before You Sell It
Click "View GPT" and try your conversation starters.
I tested: "Outline a $0 promo stack I can run this weekend"
Got:
✅ Complete weekend strategy
✅ Day-by-day steps
✅ Specific platforms
✅ Timing + tactics
Perfect. Ready to sell.
How to Make Money
Direct Sales: $27-$97 one-time
Subscriptions: $9-$29/month (recurring revenue)
Lead Magnet: Free for email, upsell later
Course Bonus: Instant value spike
White Label: $500-$5,000+ per client
Real-World Examples
Business: Social media strategist, email writer, ad coach
Health: Meal planner, workout designer, sleep optimizer
Education: Study builder, essay tutor, test prep
Creative: Novel plotter, YouTube scripter, podcast planner
Professional: Resume optimizer, interview coach, LinkedIn fixer
Finance: Budget planner, investment researcher, debt strategist
Pick your lane. Build. Sell.
Don't Screw This Up: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Too broad → Be specific ("career coach for burnt-out teachers" not "life coach")
Skipping tests → Test with real scenarios first
Generic voice → Make it sound like YOU
Overcomplicating → Keep instructions simple
Weak starters → Make them specific and actionable
The Bottom Line
We're in the early days of the Custom GPT economy.
Low barrier. High value. Real profit potential.
I built one in 25 minutes. You can too.
Next Steps (Do This Now)
Identify your niche
Get the Custom GPT Generator (link below)
Follow this guide
Test thoroughly
Create sales page
Start promoting
Final Thought
This isn't a tech trick. It's a legitimate business model that lets you:
✅ Package expertise at scale
✅ Serve more without trading time
✅ Create passive income
✅ Deliver real value
You can promote it with zero guilt because it actually works.
So quit reading. Start building.
And when you do? Come tell me what you created.
Let's make some AI magic.
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