How to Access Our Custom GPTs on the Business Account

Dennis Yu on November 10, 2025

Welcome aboard!

Once you’ve been added to our ChatGPT business account, you’ll have access to all the custom GPTs we’ve built to make your work faster, smarter, and more consistent.

If you’re not yet on our business workspace, find out who qualifies and how we handle access costs here:

Who Gets Free Access to Our ChatGPT business account

If you’re on our business account, you don’t need to rebuild or search for them; you can just click the links and start using them instantly.

Step 1: Log Into the Business Account

1. Go to chatgpt.com.

2. Make sure you’re logged in under the Local Service Spotlight workspace, not your personal account.

Step 2: Access the Custom GPTs

Once you’re in the workspace, you can access our custom GPTs by clicking the links below.

Each one is designed for a specific part of the Content Factory or internal operations.

Our Custom GPT Library

#PurposePublically available
001 JenniferArticle Grader – Evaluates blog posts and articles for tone, accuracy, and structure.X
002 BrandonBlog Post Helper – Outlines, writes, and edits blog posts based on your notes or transcripts.✓
003 StephanieOps Assistant – Handles documentation, SOPs, and task management support.X
004 EthanAssemble Positive Mentions – Finds and organizes mentions, articles, and awards for clients.✓
005 OliviaKnowledge Panel Helper – Builds and maintains client knowledge panels for SEO authority.✓
006 MichaelPublic Speaking Assistant – Helps craft bios, intros, and speech outlines.✓
007 EmilyBook Assistant – Assists in compiling and structuring books or eBooks.✓
008 ChristopherLocal Service Website Auditor – Analyzes local business websites for SEO and usability.✓
009 IsabellaVA Hiring Assistant – Screens applicants and helps build job descriptions or SOPs.✓
010 MelanieTopic Tracker AI Assistant – Monitors and organizes ongoing content topics.X
011 JohnTask Librarian – Searches and suggests existing SOPs, templates, and training materials.X
012 AdrianLocal Service Page Builder – Generates optimized service pages for local SEO.X
013 WarrenFree-Ebooks.net Assistant – Manages eBook creation, upload, and promotion workflows.X
014 DarrenInternal Linking Expert – Builds SEO-friendly internal link structures.X
015 NickP&L Calculator – Estimates profit and loss for agency and client operations.X
016 RileyEOD Report Assistant – Helps summarize daily updates for internal reporting.✓

Step 3: Click and Go

Once you’re logged in with access:

  • Click a GPT link.
  • It’ll open directly inside ChatGPT.
  • You can start chatting with that assistant immediately.

If you see a “Request Access” message, that means:

  • You’re not logged into the business workspace.
  • Or you haven’t been added yet (contact Operations).

Pro Tip

Bookmark the GPTs you use most often!

In ChatGPT, click the keep in sidebar icon on any custom GPT to pin it to your sidebar for quick access.

How to Get Into Basecamp

Dennis Yu on November 7, 2025

Welcome to the team!

We use Basecamp to manage all client communication, deliverables, and updates. It keeps everything organized; no messy email threads or lost attachments.

Here’s how to get started the right way.

1. Accept the Invitation

After we add you to your project, you’ll receive an email from Basecamp with the subject line:

“You’ve been invited to Basecamp!”

If you don’t see it, check your spam or promotions folder.

Click the join project or accept invitation button in that email.

2. Create or Log In to Your Account

If this is your first time using Basecamp:

— Click create an account and use the same email address where you received the invite.

— Set a password you’ll remember.

If you already have a Basecamp account: just click log in and you’ll be added to our workspace automatically.

3. Access Your Project

Once you’re in, you’ll see your project (for example, “AI Apprentice Program” or your business name).

Click on it to open your workspace.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Messages: announcements and updates from our team.
  • To-Dos: tasks and milestones we’re tracking.
  • Docs & Files: all shared assets, templates, and deliverables.
  • Campfire: a group chat for quick discussions.

Tip: Bookmark your Basecamp project page so you can access it anytime.

4. Add Your Team (Optional)

If you have team members who should be looped in (like an assistant, marketing lead, or operations manager) let us know.

We’ll invite them too, so communication stays transparent and efficient.

5. Need Help Logging In?

If you see an error like “You don’t have access”, it usually means:

  • You’re using a different email than the one invited, or
  • The invite link expired (they do after a while).

No problem, just reply to your onboarding email or email Operations, and we’ll reset your access right away.

Final Tip

Basecamp is your control center for everything we do together. Keep notifications on, and check in at least once a week for updates, approvals, and progress reports.

Welcome aboard; we’re glad to have you!

AI Apprentice Onboarding Checklist

Dennis Yu on November 5, 2025

Welcome to the AI Apprentice program, where you’ll learn how to build, automate, and execute real marketing systems using AI the right way.

This checklist is what our Operations team follows every time we onboard a new apprentice.

It ensures each person has access to all the tools, training, and communities they need to succeed from day one.

Step 1: Create the Basecamp Project

Create a new Basecamp project for the apprentice.

Use the naming format:
HRI’s AI Apprentice – [Full Name]

Add:

  • The apprentice.
  • Program manager / mentor.
  • Operations team member for oversight.

Post the welcome article inside Basecamp:
Welcome to the AI Apprentice Program

Step 2: Give ChatGPT Business Account Access

Send an invite to the apprentice’s email for our ChatGPT Business Account.


This gives them full access to team workspaces and custom GPTs.

Step 3: Invite to Private Facebook Group

Invite the apprentice to our private community:
Office Hours with Dennis Yu Facebook Group

Encourage them to introduce themselves with a short video or post.

Step 4: Share Live Office Hours Info

Give the apprentice the recurring link to our weekly Office Hours:

  • Every Thursday at 2 PM PST.
  • Format: Live Q&A, real-time audits, and apprentice showcases.

Remind them to come prepared with a progress update.

Step 5: Grant Academy Access

Provide login credentials to the Academy, which includes over 150+ paid courses they get free access to.

Confirm they can log in and navigate the dashboard.

Step 6: Share Level 1 VA Guide

Send the Level 1 VA Guide, which covers:

  • Our Content Factory process.
  • Task structure and documentation standards.
  • How to report daily updates and submit completed work.

Confirm they review it within their first 48 hours.

Step 7: Introduce MAA (Metrics > Analysis > Action)

Each apprentice must complete a weekly MAA every Friday to build real data analysis habits.

Share both reference articles:

Remind them:

Every Friday = MAA time.
Review data, analyze what it means, and suggest next actions.

Step 8: Encourage YouTube Learning

Share Dennis Yu’s YouTube Channel:
Dennis Yu on YouTube

Assign them to watch 3–5 recent videos.

Step 9: Confirm Completion

When all steps are done:

  • Tick each item in the internal tracking sheet.
  • Post a “✅ Onboarding Complete” message in Basecamp.
  • Tag the apprentice.

Done! They’re Officially Onboarded

Once the checklist is completed, the apprentice is now ready to start contributing to real projects, attend Office Hours, and advance through our levels of mastery.

Behind the Scenes with Jack Wendt in Las Vegas: Eataly Eats, Paradox Museum & Comedy Nights

Dennis Yu on November 1, 2025

What do you get when you combine a day of grind with a Vegas food crawl? A behind-the-scenes look at how Jack Wendt and I turn a trip into content gold. We started at Eataly on the Strip for authentic Italian bites before diving into the mind-bending optical tricks at the Paradox Museum. Between the attractions we were talking shop about building brands and training our young agency apprentices – because when you love what you do, the line between work and play blurs.

From there, we hopped to a couple of comedy clubs to soak in some laughs and share stories from the trenches. And because no Vegas day is complete without overindulgence, we wrapped up with an all-you-can-eat sushi feast that tested our appetite and our ability to keep a straight face on camera.

Check out the full video above for the unfiltered, whirlwind day in Vegas — then head over to Jack Wendt for more of his adventures. For my insights on marketing, building agencies and making the phone ring for local businesses, visit Dennis Yu. Let us know your favorite Las Vegas spots in the comments — maybe we’ll feature them next time.

Train a Young Adult to Be a AI Apprentice Marketing Expert | Franchise Partner Program

Jack Wendt Jack Wendt on November 1, 2025

Unlock the full potential of your franchise’s marketing by training a young adult—your son, daughter or a team member—to become a dedicated digital marketing and AI-powered social media expert. In this video, Dennis Yu and Jack Wendt explain how a one-year program equips them with the tools and strategies to manage the Content Factory process for your local service business.

This program includes:

  • Weekly Office Hours and coaching
  • Full access to all training materials
  • Hands-on support with analytics, ads, and websites
  • A community of peers and mentors

The curriculum is built on proven methods used by major brands like Red Bull and Nike and thousands of local service businesses. Think of it as trade school for digital marketing—tailored specifically for your franchise.

If you’re ready to give a young adult the opportunity to grow into your business’s marketing champion, watch the video and learn how to enroll them today.

Learn more about the AI Apprentice Program.

For Young Adults Wanting to Fix the Digital Marketing for Their Parents Businesses | Jack and Dennis

Dennis Yu on November 1, 2025

In this video, Jack and Dennis discuss how young adults can help fix the digital marketing for their parents’ businesses. They share practical insights into advertising, content creation, and SEO fundamentals.

If you’re a young adult looking to build real marketing skills and serve local businesses, check out the High Rise Academy program to get hands-on training and mentorship.

Claiming Your Google Knowledge Panel & Scaling Your Agency: Dennis Yu x Jack Wendt at DigiMarCon NYC

Jack Wendt Jack Wendt on November 1, 2025

If you’re tired of vague “consulting” promises and want a repeatable blueprint for building a service agency that actually scales, this candid conversation is for you.

Dennis Yu and Jack Wendt pull no punches as they share how High‑Rise Influence helps 7‑ and 8‑figure founders earn a Google Knowledge Panel — the digital stamp of legitimacy most gurus can’t deliver. They reveal why clarity and proof matter more than hype, why you must draw a line on who you serve, and how to create an operations playbook that lets you hire and train without reinventing the wheel each time.

Highlights include:

  • Why “customizable” beats “custom” — and how to productize services without becoming a cookie cutter.
  • The hard truth about clients who think they’re the exception: you can’t make a beef Wellington out of baloney.
  • Real numbers: thousands of AI bots (from Claude, ChatGPT, and others) hitting their content, turning free education into actual leads.
  • How to leverage AI, social snippets and small ad spends to attract the right people — and repel the wrong ones.
  • Lessons from plumbing and HVAC agencies: focus on one niche, own your proof, and watch referrals snowball.

If you’re ready to stop selling air and start delivering results that even Google recognizes, hit play. Then let us know in the comments: what’s the one thing holding your agency back from scaling?

Meet the Coaches Behind High Rise Academy

Grant Haugen Grant Haugen on October 31, 2025

Meet the Coaches

High Rise Academy is led by three practitioners who train students on real business projects using documented processes and live feedback.

Jack Wendt — Founder & CEO, High Rise Influence

Jack started young — at 12–13 he was buying and reselling watches, learning how to negotiate, reinvest profits, and build relationships. That early hustle turned into a passion for entrepreneurship and mentorship. He built High Rise Academy so motivated teens don’t have to guess their way forward or build businesses alone.

“When I was 13, I had to figure it out myself. Now we can give young people a system — and help real businesses along the way.” —Jack Wendt

How Jack mentors

  • Assigns live business tasks: editing vertical videos, writing platform-native captions, basic ad setups.
  • Shows students how to publish once, then distribute across channels without duplicating work, following our cross-posting guide.
  • Models client communication and simple reporting (before/after assets, notes, and next actions).
  • Helps students channel their entrepreneurial energy into real businesses — generating calls, creating content, and directly contributing to client revenue.

Dennis Yu — Former Search Engine Engineer & Co-Creator of the Content Factory

Dennis designs the systems our teams use to execute reliably at scale — checklists, SOPs, and feedback loops rooted in the Content Factory framework. Students don’t watch theory; they ship assets and get reviewed. He also emphasizes E-E-A-T — real people, real places, real work — to make content credible and reusable.

“There’s no age too early to start building a brand or learning how to learn.” —Dennis Yu

How Dennis coaches

  • Weekly reviews with concrete acceptance criteria (naming, thumbnails, captions, repost rules).
  • Layering proof — names, locations, client artifacts — to establish trust via E-E-A-T.
  • Avoiding common VA pitfalls by tying every task to a clear goal, content asset, and target.
  • Works with students from age 17 to 60, proving that the Academy’s structure supports all levels of experience — from teenagers just starting out to adults seeking to sharpen their skills.

Dylan Haugen — Professional Dunker & Creator

Dylan is a professional dunker who performs in contests and live shows while documenting his journey online. His creative background gives him a unique perspective on content and storytelling. After connecting with Dennis and Jack in late December, he discovered how to use the Academy’s structure to transform his passion into professional growth.

“After joining the program, I learned more in a few weeks than I had in years on my own.” —Dylan Haugen

How Dylan teaches

  • Short-form storytelling on real client pages (clear hook, proof, next step).
  • Batch capture and workflow hygiene (shot lists, b-roll banks, caption templates).
  • Practical feedback on pacing, framing, and retention.
  • Works with business owners — from local gyms to personal brands — showing them how consistent storytelling drives measurable results online.

What You’ll See in Practice

  • Live weekly coaching with screen-share reviews and action items.
  • Documented SOPs with examples for each step.
  • Real distribution on business accounts, followed by sensible republishing.
  • Proof built in — faces, places, and outcomes attached to the work.
  • Range of participants from teens to age 60; quality is driven by checklists, not age.
  • Students are paid as they demonstrate competency on production tasks.

Why High Rise Academy Matters

Students learn marketing by doing: edit videos, post on business accounts, and follow checklists until their work meets spec. Parents see consistent habits and professional communication develop over time. Business owners get useful assets instead of vague ideas.

For parents who want to see their teens develop real-world skills, build meaningful relationships, and gain confidence through hands-on experience, High Rise Academy provides a clear path — while also contributing real work for the businesses they support.

If you’d like to learn from mentors like Dennis, Jack, and Dylan, or know a young adult who would thrive in this environment, explore how to get involved with High Rise Academy. It’s a place where curiosity turns into capability, and learning turns into real results.

Welcome to the AI Apprentice Program

Dennis Yu on October 28, 2025

Congrats, you’ve joined the program.

Now that you’re officially inside, here’s the exact roadmap so you don’t feel lost staring at 140+ courses, 27 tools, and a pile of skills you think you “don’t have yet.” Let’s cut through the noise.

Join the Office Hours Facebook group

By now, you should have an email inviting you to our Office Hours Facebook Group.
If it didn’t arrive, give it a few minutes; it’s on the way.

This group is where everything happens:

  • Weekly Office Hours: Thursdays at 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST.
    We record all sessions, so if you miss one, no meltdown necessary.
  • Ask your questions here (not in the big public group).

We use Facebook because local service business owners live on Facebook.
If you want clients, you should too.

Join all required platforms

To get fully connected, knock these out immediately:

— Accept your Basecamp invite. Projects, training, assignments, and your Weekly MAA reports live here.

— Join the ChatGPT business account. Full access to our shared tools and workspace.

— Join the private Office Hours Facebook group. This is your real support channel.

— Subscribe to the Dennis Yu YouTube channel.
Every Thursday at 11 AM EST, I drop the Marketing Mechanic episode.

Welcome to the AI Apprentice Program

Submit your weekly MAA report

Every Friday, by 5 PM Eastern, you’ll submit your MAA report in Basecamp.

It takes 5 minutes.
And here’s the raw truth:

People who submit consistently in the first 3–4 weeks succeed.
People who don’t, never do.

Even if you were sick, traveling, busy, or didn’t get access to a client account, you can always report something:

  • Ran a Local Falcon scan.
  • Watched a training.
  • Improved your LinkedIn.
  • Posted a video.
  • Learned one new skill.
  • Implemented a tool.

Two minutes of effort is enough.
It’s about building the habit.

Connect with other apprentices

This isn’t a solo sport.

Inside the Office Hours group, you’ll find people:

  • In your same city.
  • Working in the same niche (roofing, HVAC, dental, etc.).
  • Developing the same skills you want.
  • At the same stage of learning.

Reach out. Build relationships.
Many of our best agencies started from connections made here.

Use the tools & training we give you

You get access to tools that the public doesn’t:

  • Link Whisper (premium).
  • RankMath Pro.
  • WordPress resources.
  • Internal SOPs.
  • Meeting templates.
  • Project management training.
  • Agency operations training.

When we teach something publicly, you get the implementation version.
That’s a massive advantage; use it.

Manage email like a professional

If you’re a young adult, you probably live on your phone.
Nothing wrong with that, but handle client email on a laptop, not your thumbs.

Install Boomerang for Gmail (free is fine).
It helps you:

  • Track follow-ups.
  • Handle scheduling.
  • Keep your inbox from becoming a crime scene.

Email is where real business happens.
You need to treat it seriously.

Master meeting basics

We have training on:

  • What to do before a meeting.
  • What to do during a meeting.
  • What to do after a meeting.

Including:

  • Always send an agenda upstream.
  • Always record Zoom meetings.
  • Always share action items after.
  • Always update Basecamp with who’s doing what.

If you do this well for your parents’ business or first client, you will get more.
And when you’re reliably executing, we’ll promote you and send an opportunity your way.
(Not because you bought the program, but because you earned it.)

Where not to ask for help

There’s a giant free Facebook group called Digital Marketing with Dennis Yu (44k+ members).

That’s not your support channel.

Your help and team support are inside Office Hours, the private group.

Stay there.

If you’re ever truly stuck

  1. Message Stephanie (stephanie@blitzmetrics.com).
  2. If it’s something only I can solve (rare), you can email me.
  3. You can text me too. Just make sure it’s worth waking me up over.

Your first real assignment: Make a 1-minute video

Record a simple cell-phone introduction and post it in the Office Hours group.

No scripts.
No fancy camera.
No “I need to get ready first.”

Just you, talking for 60 seconds:

  • Who you are.
  • Where you’re from.
  • What you’re working on.
  • What you want to learn.

If we were sitting around a dinner table at a mastermind, you’d introduce yourself.
This is the same thing.

Do it now. Don’t overthink it.

From Apprentice to Entrepreneur: Colby Joseph Davis’s Journey from the Trades to a Multi-Brand Empire

Dennis Yu on October 21, 2025

Colby Joseph Davis’ journey in the trades began when he was still a teenager. Working alongside his father in the plumbing business and later in pool renovation, roofing and painting, he learned the value of craftsmanship, customer service and honesty early on. Those hands‑on experiences across multiple trades would shape his entrepreneurial vision.

In 2013 he founded Davis Painting, and under his leadership the company has become one of Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s fastest‑growing residential and commercial painting firms. Davis Painting is known for its spotless trucks, coordinated uniforms and meticulous job‑site preparation—details Colby insists on because, as he says, “People notice the little things”. By hiring for character as much as skill and instilling pride in every team member, he’s built a brand that stands for excellence in every brushstroke.

Seeing a fragmented home‑services industry ripe for consolidation, Colby launched Indy Capital and its operating arm, Indy Brands. Through Indy Brands, his team acquires, scales and sells top‑performing home‑service companies—including Davis Painting, SUDS Power Washing, Light Your Night and Honest Roofing. He admits he never expected to start his own private‑equity firm, but after spotting a need for honesty, integrity and high‑quality service in the sector he knew it was time.

From apprentice to entrepreneur, Colby Joseph Davis shows what’s possible when vision, craftsmanship and care for people come together.

If you’d like to learn more about Colby Joseph Davis’s approach to leadership, check out our post on his leadership philosophy here: https://dennisyu.com/earning-respect-the-leadership-philosophy-of-colby-joseph-davis/

For more on how he built his painting empire, read this article: https://jackwendt.com/from-paintbrush-to-portfolio-how-colby-joseph-davis-built-a-multi-state-painting-empire-and-beyond/

Discover the launch of Indy Capital and Indy Brands in our previous post: https://highriseinfluence.net/launching-indy-capital-a-new-chapter-for-home-services/