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The Moat in Your Mind: How Knowledge Experts Can Monetize A.I. Tools

Justin J
Justin at FormWise

Rapidly, there’s a clear line between those who use AI tools and those who use AI to amplify what’s already uniquely theirs—their insight, knowledge, and experience. If you’re a coach, marketer, or consultant, you know that your expertise is a secret weapon. It’s your “moat,” a powerful advantage that makes you stand out. And now, tools like FormWise give you the perfect platform to turn that advantage into monetizable assets.

Marc Andreessen put it best: “The arrival of artificial intelligence is the most important and the best thing to happen to humanity, perhaps ever.” Yet, it’s important to remember that A.I. itself is not your moat. The value comes from how you leverage your insights, your knowledge, and your frameworks to create something AI alone could never replicate.

Alex Hormozi also touched on this, stating, “The people who are the best at what they do will continue to thrive because the human element is still irreplaceable.” Your experience is irreplaceable. But now, you have the ability to turn that expertise into interactive, gated, and fully customized A.I. tools that give your clients something they won’t find anywhere else. FormWise is here to make that a reality.

Why Your Knowledge is Priceless (And How FormWise Helps You Monetize It)

Whether you’re helping clients with business strategy, coaching them toward personal development, or providing marketing guidance, you’ve built up a store of knowledge that makes a real difference in people’s lives. That knowledge is valuable not just because it’s correct, but because it’s grounded in your unique perspective and experience.

With FormWise, you can do more than just teach others what you know. You can package that knowledge into an AI-driven tool that clients can interact with, use regularly, and value long-term. They’ll be getting more than information; they’ll be accessing a piece of your expertise in a way that keeps them engaged.

Step 1: Map Your Moat into a Prompt

The first step in transforming your knowledge into an interactive tool is to articulate your expertise into prompts. Think about your processes, your frameworks, and the unique way you deliver solutions. Whether it’s a personalized quiz, a client assessment, or a lead magnet that reflects your specific insights, FormWise allows you to start simple.

For example, if you’re a StoryBrand consultant, you could create a tool that walks clients through crafting a brand message. With FormWise, this tool becomes something clients can actively work with, delivering a response tailored to their needs—essentially, a guided session with your unique touch, all powered by AI.

Step 2: Build a Prompt Chain for Complex Solutions

Some frameworks or methodologies aren’t one-step processes; they require a sequence of actions. If that’s the case, FormWise’s prompt chaining feature allows you to map out a series of steps for clients. You can guide them through a multi-layered workflow, with each step tailored by the AI to the responses they gave in the previous one.

For instance, if you’re a business consultant helping clients improve team productivity, you could design a multi-step tool. The first prompt could gather information on team structure and challenges. The next could generate action items tailored to those challenges. By the final prompt, the AI could produce a custom productivity action plan. This sequence replicates the value of a consulting session—without you having to be present for each interaction.

Step 3: Gate & Monetize with Login Mode

What really makes FormWise stand out is the ability to create exclusive, monetizable tools. With our Login Mode feature, you can gate your tools and set up subscription-based access. Whether it’s offering paid access to a library of tools or charging a one-time fee for specific resources, Login Mode makes it simple to control who accesses your tools and when.

Let’s say you’re a marketing coach, and you’ve built a series of tools that provide content planning strategies, SEO advice, and copywriting templates. With Login Mode, you can offer access to these tools as part of a high-tier coaching program. You can even set rate limits or allow clients to input their own OpenAI API keys, giving you flexibility in managing access and monetization.

Real-World Applications: What People Are Building with FormWise

FormWise users are taking these features and running with them to create highly specific, deeply valuable tools. Here are just a few examples of the types of tools our users are building:

  1. Travel Itinerary Builders – Perfect for travel agents or lifestyle coaches, these tools use real-time web crawling to pull details and create tailored itineraries.
  2. Real Estate Agent Toolkits – BulletProof Agent, a real estate marketing firm, has built over 400 tools designed for agents, from copywriting assistance to market analysis. These tools are embedded in courses, making the entire experience a “Micro SaaS” offering.
  3. Marketing Lead Magnets – Marketers are creating assessments and personalized reports to drive leads. With gated access, these lead magnets bring in potential clients who are immediately engaged with the brand.
  4. Business Assessments – Coaches are using FormWise to build diagnostic assessments that help clients understand their pain points and identify actionable steps forward.

The Power is in Your Hands

FormWise is designed for people who want to create value through AI without sacrificing their individuality. Every tool you build is a testament to what makes your perspective unique. The expertise you’ve developed is irreplaceable—and now, it’s possible to package that expertise in a way that’s interactive, valuable, and profitable.

Remember, AI isn’t the moat. It’s your expertise that makes the difference. And with FormWise, you can bring that expertise to life through custom tools, gated resources, and tailored experiences that your clients will truly value.

So, ask yourself: What knowledge can you transform into an A.I. tool that clients would pay for? Whatever it is, now is the time to bring it to life.

Justin J
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FormWise.AI CTO

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Justin J
November 8, 2024

Rapidly, there’s a clear line between those who use AI tools and those who use AI to amplify what’s already uniquely theirs—their insight, knowledge, and experience. If you’re a coach, marketer, or consultant, you know that your expertise is a secret weapon. It’s your “moat,” a powerful advantage that makes you stand out. And now, tools like FormWise give you the perfect platform to turn that advantage into monetizable assets.

Marc Andreessen put it best: “The arrival of artificial intelligence is the most important and the best thing to happen to humanity, perhaps ever.” Yet, it’s important to remember that A.I. itself is not your moat. The value comes from how you leverage your insights, your knowledge, and your frameworks to create something AI alone could never replicate.

Alex Hormozi also touched on this, stating, “The people who are the best at what they do will continue to thrive because the human element is still irreplaceable.” Your experience is irreplaceable. But now, you have the ability to turn that expertise into interactive, gated, and fully customized A.I. tools that give your clients something they won’t find anywhere else. FormWise is here to make that a reality.

Why Your Knowledge is Priceless (And How FormWise Helps You Monetize It)

Whether you’re helping clients with business strategy, coaching them toward personal development, or providing marketing guidance, you’ve built up a store of knowledge that makes a real difference in people’s lives. That knowledge is valuable not just because it’s correct, but because it’s grounded in your unique perspective and experience.

With FormWise, you can do more than just teach others what you know. You can package that knowledge into an AI-driven tool that clients can interact with, use regularly, and value long-term. They’ll be getting more than information; they’ll be accessing a piece of your expertise in a way that keeps them engaged.

Step 1: Map Your Moat into a Prompt

The first step in transforming your knowledge into an interactive tool is to articulate your expertise into prompts. Think about your processes, your frameworks, and the unique way you deliver solutions. Whether it’s a personalized quiz, a client assessment, or a lead magnet that reflects your specific insights, FormWise allows you to start simple.

For example, if you’re a StoryBrand consultant, you could create a tool that walks clients through crafting a brand message. With FormWise, this tool becomes something clients can actively work with, delivering a response tailored to their needs—essentially, a guided session with your unique touch, all powered by AI.

Step 2: Build a Prompt Chain for Complex Solutions

Some frameworks or methodologies aren’t one-step processes; they require a sequence of actions. If that’s the case, FormWise’s prompt chaining feature allows you to map out a series of steps for clients. You can guide them through a multi-layered workflow, with each step tailored by the AI to the responses they gave in the previous one.

For instance, if you’re a business consultant helping clients improve team productivity, you could design a multi-step tool. The first prompt could gather information on team structure and challenges. The next could generate action items tailored to those challenges. By the final prompt, the AI could produce a custom productivity action plan. This sequence replicates the value of a consulting session—without you having to be present for each interaction.

Step 3: Gate & Monetize with Login Mode

What really makes FormWise stand out is the ability to create exclusive, monetizable tools. With our Login Mode feature, you can gate your tools and set up subscription-based access. Whether it’s offering paid access to a library of tools or charging a one-time fee for specific resources, Login Mode makes it simple to control who accesses your tools and when.

Let’s say you’re a marketing coach, and you’ve built a series of tools that provide content planning strategies, SEO advice, and copywriting templates. With Login Mode, you can offer access to these tools as part of a high-tier coaching program. You can even set rate limits or allow clients to input their own OpenAI API keys, giving you flexibility in managing access and monetization.

Real-World Applications: What People Are Building with FormWise

FormWise users are taking these features and running with them to create highly specific, deeply valuable tools. Here are just a few examples of the types of tools our users are building:

  1. Travel Itinerary Builders – Perfect for travel agents or lifestyle coaches, these tools use real-time web crawling to pull details and create tailored itineraries.
  2. Real Estate Agent Toolkits – BulletProof Agent, a real estate marketing firm, has built over 400 tools designed for agents, from copywriting assistance to market analysis. These tools are embedded in courses, making the entire experience a “Micro SaaS” offering.
  3. Marketing Lead Magnets – Marketers are creating assessments and personalized reports to drive leads. With gated access, these lead magnets bring in potential clients who are immediately engaged with the brand.
  4. Business Assessments – Coaches are using FormWise to build diagnostic assessments that help clients understand their pain points and identify actionable steps forward.

The Power is in Your Hands

FormWise is designed for people who want to create value through AI without sacrificing their individuality. Every tool you build is a testament to what makes your perspective unique. The expertise you’ve developed is irreplaceable—and now, it’s possible to package that expertise in a way that’s interactive, valuable, and profitable.

Remember, AI isn’t the moat. It’s your expertise that makes the difference. And with FormWise, you can bring that expertise to life through custom tools, gated resources, and tailored experiences that your clients will truly value.

So, ask yourself: What knowledge can you transform into an A.I. tool that clients would pay for? Whatever it is, now is the time to bring it to life.

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