What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have a personal "Store Manager Assistant" Custom GPT that already knows your store's details, has your preferred document templates pre-loaded, and produces coaching notes, weekly reports, and job postings that sound like you wrote them — without re-explaining your context every time.
What you'll need
- ChatGPT Plus subscription ($20/month — required for Custom GPTs)
- Your most common document templates saved as text (coaching note, PIP, weekly summary format)
- 30–45 minutes for initial setup
- Time needed: 30–45 min setup; saves 10–15 min per session after
- Cost: $20/month (ChatGPT Plus)
How-To Guide: Build a Custom GPT for Store Documentation
Step 1: Access the GPT Builder
In ChatGPT, click Explore GPTs in the left sidebar, then click Create in the top right. This opens the GPT Builder interface with two panels: Configure (left) and Preview (right).
What you should see: A split screen with a "Configure" tab and "Create" tab. Use Configure for manual setup (recommended).
Troubleshooting: If you don't see "Create," verify you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription — this feature requires it.