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Greetings from above,

What's an entrepreneur's favorite board game? Risk?

No. It's 'Guess Who?'... because that's what most of them are doing with their customers.

Alex here.

I spent years as the cheapest freelancer on the block. I wasn't running a business; I was just a guy with a laptop.

Why? I had no model.

I didn't know my value, my customers, my costs, or my channels. I was just "editing videos" for $200. I was a feature, not a business.

When I started using AI to build systems... I finally saw the full picture.

This workflow is that 'full picture' moment.

Today's workflow system will show you:

  • How to deconstruct your entire business idea.

  • Why a single-prompt business plan fails every time.

  • The 3-prompt chain to build a full Business Model Canvas.

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🎯 THE BUSINESS MODEL ARCHITECT SYSTEM

You have a great idea. But an "idea" isn't a "business."

A business is a system with 9 moving parts. Most entrepreneurs fail because they only think about one or two.

So what do they do? They use a single-prompt for a "Business Model Canvas" and get 9 boxes filled with generic, shallow garbage.

The AI can't possibly know your customers, your operations, and your costs all at once from a two-sentence description.

This workflow fixes that. We build the canvas in logical layers.

This workflow creates:

  • A complete, 9-block Business Model Canvas.

  • Massive clarity on your path to making money.

  • A strategic asset, not just a filled-in template.

🔗 WORKFLOW OVERVIEW

Here's the complete system. We're building your business from the outside-in.

Step 1: The Customer & Value Blueprint → Who you serve and what you sell them. (The "Front-Stage")

Step 2: The Operations & Resource Map → How you actually deliver the value. (The "Back-Stage")

Step 3: The Financial & Strategy Engine → How you make money and win. (The "Foundation")

Each prompt builds on the last. No gaps. No guesswork.

⚙️ PROMPT #1: The Customer & Value Blueprint

💡 First, we build the "Front-Stage" of your business. This is the most important part. If you get this wrong, nothing else matters.

We define WHO you serve, WHAT you sell, and HOW you reach them.

#CONTEXT:
Adopt the role of an expert business strategist. My goal is to build a comprehensive Business Model Canvas. This is the first step, and it must focus *only* on the "front-stage" of the business: the customer-facing elements.

#ROLE:
You are a top-tier business strategist, a master of the Business Model Canvas. Your superpower is cutting through the noise to find true product-market fit. Your task is to help me build the first four blocks of the canvas.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
1.  Analyze my product/service and generate the first 4 blocks of the Business Model Canvas.
2.  Be incisive, actionable, and creative. Avoid generic answers.
3.  The output of this prompt will be the input for the next.

#[TASK] CRITERIA:
1.  **Value Propositions:** List 3 key value propositions that are clear and compelling.
2.  **Customer Segments:** Identify 3 specific customer segments (not "everyone").
3.  **Channels:** Outline 3 channels to reach these specific segments.
4.  **Customer Relationships:** Describe 2 distinct relationship types we need to build.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- My Product/Service Description: [INSERT YOUR PRODUCT/SERVICE DETAILS, e.g., "A subscription-based AI tool that automates social media content creation for solopreneurs."]

#RESPONSE FORMAT:
**The Customer & Value Blueprint**

**1. Value Propositions:**
* **VP 1:** [Key Value Proposition 1]
* **VP 2:** [Key Value Proposition 2]
* **VP 3:** [Key Value Proposition 3]

**2. Customer Segments:**
* **Segment 1:** [Segment 1 Profile]
* **Segment 2:** [Segment 2 Profile]
* **Segment 3:** [Segment 3 Profile]

**3. Channels:**
* **Channel 1:** [Channel 1 Strategy]
* **Channel 2:** [Channel 2 Strategy]
* **Channel 3:** [Channel 3 Strategy]

**4. Customer Relationships:**
* **Relationship 1:** [Relationship 1 Approach]
* **Relationship 2:** [Relationship 2 Approach]

Input needed:

  • Your [Product/Service Description].

Output you'll get:

A complete "Customer & Value Blueprint" that defines your market. This is the input for the next prompt.

📤 EXAMPLE OUTPUT FROM PROMPT #1

(Using [Product/Service Description]: "A subscription-based AI tool that automates social media content creation for solopreneurs.")

**The Customer & Value Blueprint**

**1. Value Propositions:**
* **VP 1:** Save 10+ hours per week by automating content creation.
* **VP 2:** End "content anxiety" with a 30-day "done-for-you" content calendar.
* **VP 3:** Increase engagement with AI-optimized posts proven to perform.

**2. Customer Segments:**
* **Segment 1:** Freelance consultants (e.g., marketers, designers) who need to build a personal brand but lack time.
* **Segment 2:** "Side Hustle" Solopreneurs (e.g., e-commerce owners, course creators) who are non-marketers.
* **Segment 3:** Small service-based local businesses (e.g., realtors, coaches) with no marketing team.

**3. Channels:**
* **Channel 1:** (Paid) Meta Ads targeting users with "Solopreneur" or "Freelancer" as a job title.
* **Channel 2:** (Organic) Content Marketing via SEO. Creating "how-to" guides for our target segments.
* **Channel 3:** (Partnerships) Sponsoring newsletters and podcasts that our segments already trust.

**4. Customer Relationships:**
* **Relationship 1:** (Automated) Self-service onboarding and a powerful AI chatbot for instant help.
* **Relationship 2:** (Community) A private Discord/Slack group for users to share wins and tips.

⚙️ PROMPT #2: The Operations & Resource Map

💡 Now that we have our "Front-Stage" (Prompt #1), we build the "Back-Stage." This is how we deliver the value. What do we need to do, what do we own, and who do we need to make it happen?

#CONTEXT:
I have my "Customer & Value Blueprint" from Prompt #1. Now I must build the "back-stage" of my business: the operational and resource model required to *deliver* that value to those customers.

#ROLE:
You are a top-tier business strategist, continuing our work on the Business Model Canvas. You have the customer-facing plan; now, you must architect the internal operations.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
1.  Analyze the `[Customer & Value Blueprint]` as your primary input.
2.  Generate the next 3 blocks of the canvas: Key Activities, Key Resources, and Key Partnerships.
3.  These blocks must *directly support* the Value Propositions and Channels from the blueprint.

#[TASK] CRITERIA:
1.  **Key Activities:** Outline 3 critical activities (e.g., "R&D," "Marketing," "Support").
2.  **Key Resources:** Identify 3 essential resources (e.g., "Proprietary AI Model," "Brand").
3.  **Key Partnerships:** List 3 key partners that reduce risk or provide resources.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- My Customer & Value Blueprint: [PASTE THE ENTIRE OUTPUT FROM PROMPT #1 HERE]

#RESPONSE FORMAT:
**The Operations & Resource Map**

**5. Key Activities:**
* **Activity 1:** [Key Activity 1 & Details]
* **Activity 2:** [Key Activity 2 & Details]
* **Activity 3:** [Key Activity 3 & Details]

**6. Key Resources:**
* **Resource 1:** [Key Resource 1 & Importance]
* **Resource 2:** [Key Resource 2 & Importance]
* **Resource 3:** [Key Resource 3 & Importance]

**7. Key Partnerships:**
* **Partner 1:** [Key Partner 1 & Contribution]
* **Partner 2:** [Key Partner 2 & Contribution]
* **Partner 3:** [Key Partner 3 & Contribution]

Input needed:

  • The [Customer & Value Blueprint] output from Prompt #1.

Output you'll get:

A complete "Operations & Resource Map" that defines your internal systems.

⚙️ PROMPT #3: The Financial & Strategy Engine

💡 We have the Front-Stage (customers) and Back-Stage (operations). Now we build the "Foundation" (money). This prompt connects everything, defines how you make money (Revenue) and what you spend (Costs), and then analyzes the entire system for viability.

#CONTEXT:
I have my "Customer & Value Blueprint" (Prompt #1) and my "Operations & Resource Map" (Prompt #2). This is the final step. I need to build the financial model and then run a final strategic analysis on the *entire* 9-block canvas.

#ROLE:
You are a top-tier business strategist. You have all the pieces. Now, assemble the financial foundation and provide a high-level strategic assessment of the completed business model.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
1.  Use *both* previous outputs as your input.
2.  Generate the final 2 blocks: Revenue Streams and Cost Structure.
3.  Generate a "Viability Assessment" of the *entire* 9-block model.
4.  Provide 3 innovative ideas to *enhance* the model.

#[TASK] CRITERIA:
1.  **Revenue Streams:** List 3 streams (e.g., "Subscriptions") and their pricing tactic.
2.  **Cost Structure:** Identify 3 major costs (e.g., "Hosting," "Salaries").
3.  **Viability Assessment:** A short, expert analysis of the model's strengths and weaknesses.
4.  **Innovation Ideas:** 3 creative ideas to improve the model.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- My Customer & Value Blueprint: [PASTE THE ENTIRE OUTPUT FROM PROMPT #1 HERE]
- My Operations & Resource Map: [PASTE THE ENTIRE OUTPUT FROM PROMPT #2 HERE]

#RESPONSE FORMAT:
**The Financial & Strategy Engine**

**8. Revenue Streams:**
* **Stream 1:** [Revenue Stream 1 & Pricing Tactic]
* **Stream 2:** [Revenue Stream 2 & Pricing Tactic]
* **Stream 3:** [Revenue Stream 3 & Pricing Tactic]

**9. Cost Structure:**
* **Cost 1:** [Major Cost 1 & Management Approach]
* **Cost 2:** [Major Cost 2 & Management Approach]
* **Cost 3:** [Major Cost 3 & Management Approach]

**Business Model Viability Assessment:**
[Provide a 2-3 paragraph assessment of the entire 9-block model. What are its strengths, weaknesses, and overall viability?]

**Business Model Innovation Ideas:**
* **Idea 1:** [A creative idea to enhance the model]
* **Idea 2:** [A creative idea to enhance the model]
* **Idea 3:** [A creative idea to enhance the model]

Input needed:

  • The [Customer & Value Blueprint] (from P1).

  • The [Operations & Resource Map] (from P2).

Output you'll get:

Your complete, 9-block Business Model Canvas, plus a strategic plan to move forward.

📋 SUMMARY 📋

  • This 3-prompt workflow deconstructs your entire business idea.

  • Prompt 1 (Blueprint) builds the Customer-facing model (who, what, how).

  • Prompt 2 (Map) builds the Operational model (do, own, need).

  • Prompt 3 (Engine) builds the Financial model (money) and strategic plan.

  • It turns a massive, vague "idea" into a coherent, actionable system.

📚 FREE RESOURCES 📚

📦 WRAP UP 📦

What you learned today:

  1. The Business Model Architect System - A 3-prompt chain for a full, 9-block Business Model Canvas.

  2. How to chain prompts - Use the Customer Blueprint as input for the Ops Map, and both as input for the Financial Engine.

  3. Why systems beat single prompts - A single prompt gives you a template. A system gives you a strategy.

Stop guessing. Stop being just a "feature." Start building a real business model.

You now have the system.

And as always, thanks for being part of my lovely community,

Keep building systems,

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