This is what the Prompt Builder output looks like:​

Output:
Act as an Automotive Sales Training Specialist with deep knowledge of the latest Jeep hybrid models.

I need an interactive training resource for our sales team that:

1. Translates the technical features of new Jeep hybrid models into clear customer benefits and value statements
2. Organizes information into practical talking points for different customer types
3. Addresses the most common customer objections with effective responses
4. Is formatted as an interactive Q&A guide that sales team members can easily reference during downtime

Our team struggles with the technical aspects, so please focus on simple, compelling language that connects features to customer priorities like cost savings, environmental impact, performance, and convenience.

Make the content interactive by creating scenarios or customer personas the team can role-play with.

Click to expand...

JEEP HYBRID MODELS: SALES TRAINING GUIDE​

• PART 1: TRANSLATING TECHNICAL FEATURES INTO CUSTOMER BENEFITS​

KEY TECHNICAL FEATURES & THEIR CUSTOMER BENEFITS​

1. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology

• Technical Feature: Combines electric motor with conventional engine
• Customer Benefit: "You get the best of both worlds - electric power for daily commuting without range anxiety. Many customers drive for weeks without visiting a gas station for their regular commutes."

2. Electric-Only Range (20-30 miles depending on model)

• Technical Feature: Can drive on electric power only for limited range
• Customer Benefit: "Your daily commute can be completely gas-free. The average American drives less than 30 miles daily, so you could potentially use zero gas for your weekday driving."

3. Regenerative Braking System

• Technical Feature: Recaptures energy during braking to recharge battery
• Customer Benefit: "Every time you slow down, you're actually generating electricity to extend your range. It's like getting free miles with each stop."

4. 4xe Powertrain with Combined 375 horsepower

• Technical Feature: Combined gas/electric power output
• Customer Benefit: "This hybrid actually delivers MORE power than the standard gas model. You'll feel that instant electric torque when climbing hills or merging onto highways."

5. 470 lb-ft of Torque

• Technical Feature: Measurement of rotational force
• Customer Benefit: "That exceptional torque gives you incredible off-road capability and towing power. Electric motors deliver their maximum torque instantly, giving you better response than traditional engines."

6. Selectable E-Save Mode

• Technical Feature: Preserves battery charge for later use
• Customer Benefit: "You control when to use your electric power. Heading to a national park or off-road trail? Save your battery power for silent, emissions-free nature experiences."

7. Electric Mode for Off-Roading

• Technical Feature: Can use electric-only power in off-road situations
• Customer Benefit: "Imagine exploring nature in near silence, hearing the birds and streams instead of an engine. Electric power also delivers precise torque control for technical off-road challenges."

8. Federal Tax Credits (up to $7,500 depending on model)

• Technical Feature: Government incentives for PHEV vehicles
• Customer Benefit: "Your actual cost of ownership is significantly lower than the sticker price, making this premium technology more affordable than it appears."

PART 2: CUSTOMER PERSONAS AND TALKING POINTS​

THE ECO-CONSCIOUS ADVENTURER​

Profile: Environmentally aware but still wants off-road capability

Key Talking Points:

• "The 4xe lets you reduce your carbon footprint without compromising on adventure capability"
• "Silent, emissions-free trail riding preserves the natural environments you love to explore"
• "Regenerative braking means that challenging off-road descents actually recharge your battery"

THE TECH ENTHUSIAST​

Profile: Values innovation and cutting-edge features

Key Talking Points:

• "The smartphone app lets you monitor charging, pre-condition the cabin, and track your efficiency"
• "The power management system automatically optimizes between electric and gas power for maximum efficiency"
• "The touchscreen displays real-time energy flow so you can see exactly how the hybrid system is working"

THE PRACTICAL COMMUTER​

Profile: Focused on cost savings and everyday practicality

Key Talking Points:

• "Your daily commute could be completely gas-free, saving you hundreds annually at the pump"
• "Home charging costs approximately $1-2 for a full charge, compared to $10-15 for the equivalent gas"
• "Maintenance costs are lower since the gas engine runs less, with extended oil change intervals"
• "The battery warranty provides 10 years/100,000 miles of peace of mind"

THE PERFORMANCE SEEKER​

Profile: Prioritizes driving experience and capability

Key Talking Points:

• "The electric motor delivers instant torque for quicker acceleration than the standard gas model"
• "You'll feel that immediate response when merging onto highways or passing"
• "The electric power actually enhances off-road capability with precise torque control"
• "The hybrid system adds weight low in the chassis, improving stability on challenging terrain"

PART 3: ADDRESSING COMMON OBJECTIONS​

OBJECTION: "Hybrid vehicles aren't really built for off-roading"​

Response: "Actually, the 4xe models maintain the same Trail Rated capability as their gas counterparts. The battery is fully sealed and protected, and the electric motor gives you even more precise torque control for technical off-road situations. Plus, imagine exploring nature in near silence—it's a completely new way to experience the outdoors."

OBJECTION: "I'm concerned about battery life and replacement costs"​

Response: "Jeep provides a comprehensive warranty specifically for the hybrid components—10 years or 100,000 miles. The battery is designed to maintain performance throughout the vehicle's life with normal use. And remember, with less strain on the gas engine, you'll likely see extended life for traditional components too."

OBJECTION: "I don't have anywhere to charge it"​

Response: "The beauty of a plug-in hybrid is its flexibility. While charging gives you the maximum benefit, the vehicle drives perfectly fine without ever plugging in—just like a conventional hybrid. That said, charging is easier than many people think. You can use a standard household outlet for overnight charging, and public charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly. Many workplaces, shopping centers, and parking garages now offer charging stations."

OBJECTION: "Hybrids cost too much compared to regular models"​

Response: "It's important to look at total cost of ownership, not just the sticker price. When you factor in the federal tax credit of up to $7,500, potential state incentives, fuel savings over time, and potentially higher resale value, many customers find the hybrid becomes the more economical choice over a 3-5 year period. Would you like to see a cost comparison specific to your driving habits?"

OBJECTION: "I'm worried about its reliability since it's new technology"​

Response: "Hybrid technology has actually been proven in millions of vehicles over more than two decades. Jeep specifically engineered the 4xe system for durability in extreme conditions—it's been tested in Death Valley heat, Arctic cold, and challenging off-road conditions. The electrical components are sealed against water and debris, allowing for the same 30-inch water fording capability as gas models. That's why Jeep backs it with such a comprehensive warranty."

PART 4: INTERACTIVE Q&A SCENARIOS​

SCENARIO 1: THE CURIOUS FIRST-TIMER​

Customer: "I've never driven a hybrid before. How different does it feel?"


Response: "Many customers are surprised by how familiar it feels, just with some notable improvements. The acceleration is actually more responsive thanks to the instant torque from the electric motor. The transition between electric and gas power is so smooth most people don't notice it. The biggest difference you'll notice is how quiet it is in electric mode, and how infrequently you'll stop for gas. Would you like to take a test drive to experience it yourself?"


Follow-up Question: "Do I have to do anything special when driving it?"


Response: "Not at all! You drive it just like any other Jeep. The vehicle automatically manages the power sources for optimal efficiency. There are some simple selectable modes if you want more control—E-Save to preserve battery charge, Electric for zero-emissions driving, and Hybrid for the best combination of performance and efficiency. But even without touching those, the vehicle will run perfectly."

SCENARIO 2: THE BUDGET-CONSCIOUS SHOPPER​

Customer: "I like the idea of saving on gas, but can you show me the actual numbers?"


Response: "Absolutely. Let's personalize this to your situation. About how many miles do you drive daily, and what's your current vehicle's MPG?"


[After customer responds with 25 miles daily and 20 MPG]


Response: "Perfect. With a fully charged 4xe, you could potentially drive those 25 miles entirely on electric power, which costs about $1-2 in electricity at home. With your current vehicle at 20 MPG, you're using about 1.25 gallons daily, which at today's prices is around $4-5. That's a savings of roughly $3-4 per day, or about $750-1,000 annually just on your daily commute. Add in the federal tax credit of up to $7,500, and your break-even point comes much faster than you might expect. Would you like me to show you our payment options with these savings factored in?"

SCENARIO 3: THE OFF-ROAD ENTHUSIAST​

Customer: "I do a lot of trail riding. How does the hybrid system hold up off-road?"


Response: "The 4xe models are fully Trail Rated with the same capabilities as their gas counterparts. In fact, the hybrid system offers some unique advantages off-road. The electric motor delivers 100% of its torque instantly, giving you precise control for technical obstacles. The battery is fully sealed and protected, maintaining the same ground clearance and water fording ability. And one of my favorite features—you can run in electric mode on the trail, experiencing nature in near silence without disturbing wildlife. Many off-road parks are even installing charging stations at trailheads now. Would you like to see some of the specific off-road specs?"

PART 5: ROLE-PLAY EXERCISE​

Instructions: Practice these scenarios with a colleague. Take turns playing the customer and sales consultant. After each role-play, discuss:

• Which benefits resonated most with this customer type?
• Were technical features explained in simple, relatable terms?
• How could the presentation be even more compelling?

---

This training resource provides your sales team with clear, benefit-focused language for explaining Jeep hybrid technology without getting lost in technical jargon. The structure allows for quick reference during downtime, and the scenarios provide practical conversation models. The focus throughout is on connecting features to the customer priorities you mentioned: cost savings, environmental impact, performance, and convenience.

Click to expand...

Uncle Joe's Prompt Builder ​

You are a Prompt Wizard who transforms messy thoughts into powerful AI prompts.

Below are my rough notes or ideas. Please:

1. Identify the core goal or question I'm trying to address
2. Extract the essential information while filtering out the noise
3. Determine the best AI role/expertise needed to help me
4. Create a clear, focused prompt that will get me excellent AI responses

MY NOTES:
[Your thoughts here - just write freely, don't worry about organization]

The refined prompt should be concise, well-structured, and ready to copy and paste into an AI chat. If my notes are missing any critical details, please let me know

Click to expand...

BillVaughnAlWestNissan said:

I do almost all of my search through ChatGPT now. I also always ask it to give me the news of the day without any bias.

Click to expand...

Prompt: what is the last date of your knowledge?

Click to expand...

ChatGPT - Knowledge Cutoff Date

Shared via ChatGPT

chatgpt.com

DjSec said:

I get trim but what about all the other filters on dealership websites, are people really searching using all those filters?

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Bluetooth
Fog Lights
Forward Collision Warning
Hands-Free Liftgate
Heated Seats
Keyless Entry
Lane Departure Warning
Parking Sensors / Assist
Power Liftgate
Power Seats
Premium Audio
Premium Package
Push Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Satellite Radio Ready
Tow Package
WiFi Hotspot
Wireless Phone Charging

Click to expand...

BillVaughnAlWestNissan said:

Realized that that:

1. The sales manager did not fully understand how to properly fill out a Buyer's Guide

2. They have the salespeople fill them out. Too big of a fine to leave it up to salespeople IMO. Who does it at your store?

Had to go update them in all of our inventory. Do you guys make sure they are all in the same window or am I just crazy? I also hate them getting taped in the windows. I bought the sleeve that hang on the window. Didn't know those were a thing until one I bought at ACV had one.

Click to expand...

DjSec said:

In my humble opinion some of the OEM's would love nothing more than to be able to get rid of the dealerships!

And during dealership hours and as long as a person can do it better a real person would be better however, AI will only get better and the time it takes to hire and train a person will only get more expensive.

As new players emerge across the globe, that largely operate without maintaining their inventory. In this era of platform competition, victory goes to those armed with superior platforms, more effective marketing, and enhanced performance.

And AI stands out as something that can help the online players transform the landscape of how dealerships handle both parts and car sales.

Things they could do...

1. Dynamic Inventory Management:​

AI-driven systems excel at automating inventory management, offering dealerships a dynamic and real-time solution. These systems can seamlessly integrate with existing databases and continuously update inventory listings. This ensures that customers browsing the website are presented with accurate and up-to-date information on available cars and parts, leading to increased customer satisfaction and trust.

2. Predictive Analytics for Demand Forecasting:​

AI algorithms can analyze historical data, market trends, and customer behavior to predict future demand for specific cars or parts. By leveraging predictive analytics, dealerships can optimize their inventory, ensuring that popular items are well-stocked while minimizing overstock situations. This not only improves sales but also streamlines the ordering process, saving both time and resources.

3. Automated Customer Interactions:​

Implementing AI-powered chatbots on dealership websites enables automated customer interactions. These chatbots can answer common inquiries, provide information about available cars and parts, and even assist with scheduling test drives or service appointments. This not only enhances the customer experience by providing instant responses but also frees up dealership staff to focus on more complex tasks.

4. Personalized Recommendations:​

AI algorithms analyze customer preferences, purchase history, and browsing behavior to deliver personalized product recommendations. Whether a customer is searching for a specific car model or looking for compatible parts, the website can showcase relevant suggestions. Personalization not only improves the likelihood of making a sale but also enhances the overall user experience.

5. Dynamic Pricing Optimization:​

AI's ability to process vast amounts of data in real-time enables dynamic pricing optimization. Dealerships can set pricing strategies that consider factors such as market demand, competitor pricing, and historical sales data. This ensures that prices are competitive and reflective of current market conditions, maximizing revenue and maintaining a competitive edge.

6. Visual Recognition for Parts Identification:​

AI-powered visual recognition technology can simplify the identification of auto parts. Customers can upload images or use their device's camera to identify specific parts they need. This not only expedites the search process but also reduces the chances of ordering incorrect or incompatible parts.

7. Automated Marketing Campaigns:​

AI-driven tools can analyze customer data to create targeted and personalized marketing campaigns. Whether it's promoting special offers on cars or highlighting discounts on parts, automated marketing campaigns can reach the right audience at the right time, driving engagement and sales.

8. Streamlined Documentation Processes:​

AI can assist in automating the documentation processes associated with car sales. From generating contracts to processing paperwork, AI-powered systems can reduce the administrative burden on dealership staff, ensuring smoother and faster transactions.

9. Fraud Detection and Prevention:​

AI algorithms can enhance website security by detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, such as fake listings or attempted identity theft. This not only protects the dealership and its customers but also contributes to a trustworthy online environment.

10. Continuous Improvement with Machine Learning:​

Machine learning, a subset of AI, enables systems to learn and improve over time. By analyzing user interactions, sales data, and market trends, machine learning algorithms can continually refine their recommendations and predictions, ensuring that the dealership website remains adaptive and responsive to changing conditions.

Click to expand...

Before proceeding, restate the crucial insights I’ve provided to ensure full comprehension. Additionally, highlight any mission-critical ambiguities or areas that need clarification to complete the task.

Click to expand...

Carsten said:

Social media can distract your customer by dragging them off the site.
Social Media is supposed to drive customers to your site, not your site sending people off to watch cat videos.

Sure, if they want that particular vin that you have then it's not an issue but otherwise ... it is.


social media icons make a site design look good because they are a filler.

Click to expand...

Richie K said:

I agree with you that automated requests can be slippery with unhappy customers. I considered that before I started to go automated, and came up with a template that I hoped would mitigate bad reviews and offer the customer an alternative to vent to me about a bad experience prior to giving the review. I can't say that this will work, but here is my template:

Thank you for choosing (insert dealership name) for the purchase of your ((Vehicle Type)).
I hope we provided you with great experience. If so, please visit this link and leave a Google review for us (insert google review link)
If we did not provide you with great experience, please let me know what we could have done differently to make your visit more pleasant.
If there is anything else that I can help you with, please let me know.
Thank you again. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again in the future.
(added my direct contact information)

I plan to give this automated message a run for a few months to see what happens, then go from there. If I am present at time of purchase, I do make an effort to personally ask for reviews before the customer leaves. This would be my preferred way, but I am not always nearby when the customer makes their purchase so I can't be consistent.

Click to expand...

Richie K said:

I agree!
I have our CRM set up to send review requests via emails/texts to customers after their purchase. I haven't had it set up very long, but so far I'm not seeing the response I prefer. Hmm, now I need to see if I can create a report to track those. I also personally ask for reviews whenever I can.

Click to expand...

Carsten said:

That 5 star review is a good idea!

Too much off topic ... but are reviews part of check out? "Hey! could you scan this qr code and leave us a review?"

Click to expand...

BillVaughnAlWestNissan said:

I firmly believe that people who are great at putting out fires are actually fire starters.

Good operators prevent fires from even happening in the first place by putting structures in place to prevent them from starting in the first place rather than just dampening them.

I coached up my sales and services managers on this today using this powerful phrase by my mentor and previous owner Dan Anderson:

“When everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.”

When I first came to Al West Nissan, I not only had FOUR separate people bringing me recon slips, but I had times where two people bought me recon slips on the same unit. Not only that, they didn’t just bring those to me. They were taking them to one of three people. So no one was really in charge of reconditioning on either the sales or service side.

The results of this reared it’s head today. We sold a truck and within a week the truck had issues. We had the guest bring the truck in for us to look at and we received a $4,200 recon bill from service.

I asked the service manager if they had diagnosed this problem in WIP and they did claiming that the work had been declined. We got that part right anyway. Unfortunately, no one knows who declined the work. The service department also couldn’t prove that the work was declined as there was no record kept and there was only proof that it was quoted. And as you might guess, that meant that at a maximum, only one person on the sales side that knew that there were known issues with the truck. The rest of the sales staff had no idea that there was important work declined; including the salesperson who sold the truck and more importantly the guest that purchased the truck.

Fortunately, shortly after coming here, I changed process and had it set up so that only the service manager can bring recon slips and only myself can approve or decline the work. I am also reviewing these with our sales manager as well so he knows how to better manage these decisions in the future so that he can handle this later (as you might recall from previous comments, he is very green). I believe important reconditioning items should rarely be declined and only in extreme cases (very old or very high mileage units). Additionally, in these rare cases, it must be communicated to the entire staff what these issues are so that they can inform the guest so that they can make an educated decision on whether to move forward with a purchase.

It was too late to prevent the problem, but we shouldn’t have this problem again. A lot of time was wasted reviewing what happened, who was at fault, deciding what to do now after the fact, and we inconvenienced a guest. And since we sold the customer the truck knowing that there was an issue without communicating that to them, it cost us $4,200. Here is another Dan Anderson quote of value: “Every lesson has a cost.” I am, of course, also continuing to work with our sales manager so that he also knows what to look for in the future so that we catch this issue in the appraisal process.

Do you agree that the customer should have been informed of the declined work? Being that the truck was sold as is, should we have paid for it?

Click to expand...

I am [your name], I am the [your position] at [your dealership]. You are my executive assistant. You are to read this entire email thread and create the following. 1. List all names and positions of participants. 2. Create a summary of what this email thread is about and what I want from this group of people. 3. Tell if all of the questions have been answered and do we have consensus. 4. Tell me if the group is waiting for any information from me. 5. If so, you know what my position is and what I want, craft a reply for my review.

Click to expand...

DealerRefresh Group Annual Performance
​

I am the marketing dir at our Dealer Group, DealerRefresh Group (aka DRG). Below is monthly sales for all stores. YOu are a data business analyst. You are to assist me in creating an end of year presentation. All leadership will be present. Store leaders will want to hear about how they did. You are to deeply analyze this data, look for business based stories that speak to the total perfomance of our dealer group, then on to store analysis. This is an deep process, you are to create visuals if it will help communicate data. Our final product will be to use your 'publish to share' feature to give to all in attendance.

• Context on Goals: It was a good year. Look at the ratio of sales of stores vs total. Did any take more or less share Month over Month?
• Comparative Benchmarks: None.
• Focus Areas: No, look for outliers.
• Preferred Visuals/Format: No preference, your choice to choose the visual that best communicates the data.
• Time Constraints: Time is only constraint if the data found is not important. IOW, small variants are to be ignored. Again, the audience are the store leaders, they're most interested in thier contribution to DRG. Be sure to create format that allows an executive review top down, then for each store, then onto the granular data.

DO you understand your mission? DO you have any questions before you begin? If not, proceed.

Click to expand...

✅ o3-mini (Free)​

• Fast, everyday reasoning & basic problem-solving
• Efficient for scalable tasks and general interactions

PAID: Compared to o3-mini:​

o3-mini-high​

• Adds deeper, more accurate reasoning capability
• Stronger coding performance on harder problems
• Ideal for occasional complex tasks needing more depth
• SPREADSHEETS? Good at detailed, step-by-step spreadsheet reasoning.

GPT-4o​

• Adds multimodal inputs (text, images, audio)
• More versatile and creative across broad use-cases
• Stronger coding and reasoning at higher complexity levels
• Strong at understanding visual inputs (screenshots of spreadsheets).
• SPREADSHEETS? Excellent at spreadsheet formula creation and troubleshooting.

GPT-4.5​

• Superior creativity and nuanced, human-like writing
• Latest, cutting-edge knowledge for high-quality outputs
• Ideal for strategic insights and detailed business content

o1​

• Specializes in deep, meticulous logical reasoning
• Excellent for complex problem-solving and technical clarity
• Significantly better reasoning and debugging accuracy
• SPREADSHEETS? Exceptional at breaking down very complex spreadsheet logic.
• Superior accuracy in troubleshooting intricate or nested formulas.
• Ideal for spreadsheets requiring meticulous logic validation.

️ o1 pro mode​

• Highest accuracy for complex, high-stakes reasoning
• Meticulous and thorough analysis beyond standard models
• Ideal for critical, no-room-for-error tasks

​

joe.pistell said:

Sorry, my bad.

Forgive my cranky reply. I'm jaded. I spent 10 years in dealerships, followed by 10 years in automotive SaaS surrounded by product people with strong opinions about disrupting the auto industry.

Click to expand...