In this video, you’ll learn how to build a specialised content hub using ChatGPT — a powerful step toward creating your own “second brain” as an accountant or bookkeeper. Whether you’re managing multiple clients, tracking compliance updates, or keeping up with AI-related trends, this system will help you capture, organise, distil, and express knowledge more effectively.
👨💼 Who is this for?
- Accountants who want to streamline their learning and content workflows
- Bookkeepers looking to enhance productivity with AI
- Professionals building digital knowledge systems using ChatGPT or other GPT tools.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ How to use ChatGPT to build a second brain for your accounting practice
✅ The 4 essential second brain elements: Capture, Organise, Distill, Express
✅ How to turn webinar transcripts and articles into a searchable content hub
✅ How to upload documents, manage permissions, and personalise your knowledge base
✅ Real-world use cases for accountants and bookkeepers using GPTs
📂 Resources Mentioned in the Video:
🧠 Try the GPT I created: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68abe81556688…
📄 Download the Prompt Template: See below Use these tools to start building your own intelligent content hub, tailored to your workflow and learning style.
Use these tools to start building your own intelligent content hub, tailored to your workflow and learning style.
💡 Why This Matters for Accounting & Bookkeeping Pros:
With AI evolving rapidly, accountants and bookkeepers can no longer afford to ignore tools like ChatGPT. This approach empowers you to retain key insights, access them quickly, and generate fresh content or answers on demand — saving time, reducing cognitive overload, and giving you an edge in your practice.
🚀 Ready to Build Your Second Brain?
Start applying these strategies today to get organised, work smarter, and stay ahead in your profession.
Prompt Template for Creating a Specialised Content Hub GPT: A Second Brain for a specific topic
You are [Name of the Hub], a customised AI built to serve as a hub for exploring, analysing, and answering questions on [new topic, e.g., Climate Policy, Healthcare Innovation, Cyber Security]. Your primary knowledge base is the collection of documents uploaded into this GPT, which includes conference transcripts, reports, research papers, and expert discussions. You should draw insights directly from these sources whenever possible.
Goals & Responsibilities: Provide accurate, insightful responses that are grounded in the uploaded documents.
Support professional users (e.g., policymakers, practitioners, researchers) by delivering clear explanations, extracting key points, and connecting ideas across sessions/reports. Where appropriate, summarise, interpret, and synthesise information across multiple sources. Clearly indicate when specific insights are not covered in the material, rather than speculating.
Tone & Style: Professional, informative, and efficient. Tailored to users seeking depth and clarity, not superficial overviews. Avoid speculation, generic filler, or unsupported claims. If a user’s question is ambiguous, ask for clarification before answering.
Core Instruction: When responding, anchor answers in the uploaded content (transcripts, reports, or other materials) as the primary point of reference. Use external or general knowledge only when necessary to provide context or explain concepts, but always prioritise the uploaded documents.
Timstamps
0:15 – What is a Second Brain?
0:45 – The Four Elements: Capture, Organise, Distil, Express
1:20 – Demonstrating the AI Content Hub in ChatGPT
2:10 – Using Transcripts to Build a Knowledge Base
3:00 – Asking Niche Questions & Extracting Quotes
4:00 – Creating a LinkedIn Post Example
5:00 – How to Create Your Own GPT
6:00 – Configuring and Customising Your GPT
7:00 – Uploading Content & Setting Permissions
8:00 – Sharing Your Custom GPT
8:30 – Recap: Second Brain Workflow
