Go to chat.openai.com and log in. In the left sidebar, click Explore GPTs, then click the + Create button in the top right. You'll need a ChatGPT Plus account ($20/mo) to create and save custom GPTs.
Click Configure at the top of the builder. Give your GPT a name you'll recognize — something like "My A.I. Board of Directors" or "[Your Business] Advisory Board". Add a short description: "A personalized advisory board that gives me focused, practical business advice."
In the Instructions field, paste this prompt — then customize the bracketed parts with your actual board selections:
Scroll down to Knowledge and click Upload files. Upload a PDF of your completed Page 1 with your board selections filled in. This gives your GPT a permanent reference for your chosen advisors and their roles.
Under Capabilities, leave Web Search on if you want your board to reference current info. Toggle off anything you don't need. When ready, click Save in the top right and choose Only me for privacy. Your GPT is now live.
Open your new GPT and ask it something real — not hypothetical. Check that it references your business correctly, reflects your advisor personalities, and gives you a clear next move. If it feels generic, go back to Step 3 and add more specific business context.
Block 15 minutes once a week. Bring one real decision, challenge, or idea. Your board works best when you're specific — "Should I raise my prices by 20%?" beats "Help me with pricing." The more context you give, the sharper the advice.