The Most Useful Prompt You Haven’t Tried Yet

(Use This to Get Better Output — No Matter What You’re Asking)

Author

William Tygart
May 26, 2025

Why this matters:
Most contractors use AI like Google — short questions, quick asks. But AI responds way better to structure. There’s one simple trick that instantly improves the quality of almost any response: “Act as if you’re…” This one move makes your prompt more realistic, more relevant, and more helpful.

The Problem With Basic Prompts

Here’s what most people type:

“Write an email to a homeowner about mold”

It works. Kinda.
But it comes out generic, robotic, or way too long.

The Fix: Add a Role With Context

Instead, try this:

“Act as if you’re a project manager at a water damage restoration company.
Write a short, confident email to a homeowner explaining next steps after mold was discovered.
Keep it under 150 words. Be clear, calm, and professional.”

Boom. Way better.

Why?
Because AI responds to roles — it steps into character and delivers with tone and relevance.

Try It Like This

Prompt format:

Act as if you’re a [role or profession].
Write [type of content] for [specific scenario].
Keep it [length / tone / style].

Examples:

  • “Act as if you’re a field tech writing a daily report for the office”

  • “Act as if you’re a contractor replying to a lead about an inspection delay”

  • “Act as if you’re a trainer explaining how to use an air scrubber to a new hire”

Once you start using role-based prompts, everything gets sharper — emails, updates, documentation, even how you train your team. You’ll stop getting vague outputs and start getting real help.

Try this format once today.
See how fast it clicks.