Don’t Get Left Behind: Why You Need to Understand Custom GPTs and Agent Mode Now

From chaos to order and how Custom GPTs and Agents streamline your business.

The shift that’s already happening

There is a lot of talk right now about Agents, Agent Mode and whether Custom GPTs are still relevant. For many professionals, it sounds confusing because these tools seem similar. But they are not. They are connected steps in a fast-moving evolution of how we work with AI.

🟩 Custom GPTs create the plan.

🟩 Agent Mode brings it to life.

If you want to understand where AI is heading and how to use it to save time in your business, now is the time to start learning. The professionals who begin exploring Custom GPTs today are already using them to simplify admin tasks, create reports faster and manage client workflows more efficiently.

Step 1: The Planner (Your Custom GPT)

🟩 Every great system starts with a plan.

A Custom GPT is your planner. It is your own version of ChatGPT that you have trained to think, sound and respond like you. It understands your business language, your tone and your goals. It does not just answer questions. It creates systems.

🟩 Think of it as the foundation for everything that follows. It builds the structure your automation will later execute through Agent Mode.

Example:

You create a Custom GPT called Social Strategy Coach and ask it:

“Map out a plan for tracking my weekly LinkedIn engagement. What should I measure, where should I store it, and how should I review it?”

Within seconds, it produces a detailed workflow:

🟩 AI Response Example:

I am Camari’s Strategist and act as Chief Operating Officer.

Workflow Title: Weekly LinkedIn Engagement Tracking

Purpose: To measure and improve LinkedIn visibility, engagement, and conversion outcomes through consistent weekly tracking and monthly analysis.

Owner: Chief Operating Officer (Camari’s Strategist)

1️⃣ What to Measure Each Week

A. Visibility (How Many People You Reach)

• Post impressions or views

• Profile views

• Follower growth

• Search appearances

  
  

B. Engagement (How People Interact)

• Reactions such as likes

• Comments

• Shares

• Engagement rate = (Total reactions + comments + shares ÷ impressions) × 100

  
  

C. Relationship and Conversion (How You Build Business Value)

• New connections (especially ideal clients or collaborators)

• Direct messages or enquiries

• Link clicks to your website, booking page or training content

• Mentions or tags

  
  

2️⃣Where to Store It

Option A: Google Sheets or Excel Tracker

Set up a simple table:

Week Commencing

Posts Published

Total Impressions

Avg Engagement Rate

Profile Views

New Followers

Comments

DMs/Leads

Top Post Topic

Notes/Insights

Use colour coding to highlight performance (green for improvement, red for decline).

Option B: Notion Dashboard

Create a visual dashboard with columns for:

• Post type (video, image, article)

• Reach

• Engagement

• Conversion outcome

  
  

Include screenshots or post links for quick review.

3️⃣How to Review Your Data

Weekly Review (10–15 minutes)

Ask yourself:

• Which post got the most engagement and why?

• What did not perform well and what can I learn?

• Did any engagement turn into real conversations or leads?

• Am I reaching my intended audience?

  
  

Make one or two practical changes for the next week such as adjusting tone, visuals or posting time.

Monthly Review (30 minutes)

Look for clear patterns:

• Your top three performing posts and why they worked

• Engagement rate trends

• Which content type builds the most relationships

• Any ROI such as enquiries, sign-ups or collaborations

  
  

Finish by deciding what to repeat and what to stop.Consistency builds credibility, and even Millie the cockapoo knows steady progress gets results.

4️⃣ Efficiency Tips

• Turn on LinkedIn Creator Mode for deeper analytics

• Review your tracker every Friday morning

• Take screenshots of analytics monthly for visual records

• Repurpose your best posts into newsletters or short training clips

🟩 End of Example

You get a plan that makes sense for your business and voice. Think of your Custom GPT as your planner and strategist that provides structure and direction.

Step 2: The Action (Agent Mode)

Now you open the door.

Agent Mode is where the plan comes to life. It is the live environment that allows your system to act. When activated, ChatGPT can use your connected tools and perform the tasks you have approved.

You might say:

“Run my LinkedIn engagement report and email me the summary.” (or upload to a google sheet)

Because you are in Agent Mode, ChatGPT now has temporary permission to use Gmail, Google Sheets or LinkedIn to complete the task automatically. You will have already connected these accounts through your ChatGPT Settings and Connections, which ensures that access is secure and under your control.

When a task requires a login, you do this inside the Agent’s screen. You simply click “Take over” to complete the login process and confirm permission. The task then continues automatically within ChatGPT. You can watch it happen in real time, and once it finishes, access ends immediately.

While you focus on the bigger picture, it quietly does the repetitive work. Think of it as your manager clocking in and getting the job done.

The goal of Agent Mode is to create a live, action-ready environment where all your preparation finally pays off. The plan from your Custom GPT is now executed automatically, and the results appear in real time.

Even with full automation available, the real skill will lie in how well you design, structure and manage your systems, not just in turning them on.

Why this matters now

If you are managing multiple projects, clients or admin-heavy processes, this shift will separate businesses that keep up from those that fall behind.

From what we have seen so far, Agent Mode is set to become a major part of how ChatGPT works. Eventually, Agents will run tasks continuously, not just while you are in a live session. The always-on automation professionals have been waiting for is coming soon.

My Experience Using Agent Mode

When I first tested Agent Mode, the results were impressive. I connected my setup to LinkedIn, pulled my post statistics, updated a Google Sheet automatically and even sent a test email, all within minutes. Everything ran smoothly and demonstrated exactly how the system bridges thinking, planning and action.

It proved that the transition from Custom GPT to Agent Mode is not just theoretical. It is already practical. This is not a coming-soon feature. It is a working example of how automation now integrates with your everyday tools.

That experience showed how real-time AI can manage data, reporting and communication with precision while keeping you in control.

How they connect

Stage	Role	What it does	When it operates	What you gain
Custom GPT	Planner	Designs your workflow and process	In chat only	Clarity and direction
Agent Mode	Action	Executes tasks using live access	In real time	Automation and results

These two stages now work seamlessly together. Thinking leads to execution. That is where real efficiency begins.

Even with full automation available, the real skill lies in how well you design, structure and manage your systems, not just in turning them on.

Don’t Get Left Behind: Why You Need to Understand Custom GPTs and Agent Mode Now

If you are managing multiple projects, clients or admin-heavy processes, this shift will separate businesses that keep up from those that fall behind.

You do not need to be technical. You just need to train your Custom GPT properly. The skills you build now in structuring prompts, refining responses and designing clear workflows will help you use Agent Mode more effectively.

By learning how to create and manage Custom GPTs today, you will be ready to automate tasks such as reports, scheduling, follow-ups, data entry and analysis, all through Agent Mode.

Build Your Skills with Camari Training

While many professionals are just beginning to explore these tools, a good starting point is building your skills in Custom GPT creation, which is exactly what my course Custom GPTs – Create Your Own Smart Assistant focuses on.

You will learn how to:

• Train your Custom GPT to think and sound like you

• Create clear, structured instructions that shape how it responds

• Optimise your Custom GPT to plan workflows and processes that save time

• Use your Custom GPT confidently in everyday business tasks

The Takeaway

🟩 Custom GPTs create clarity.

🟩 Agent Mode creates results.

When you bring them together, your business starts running smoother, faster and smarter.

Sign up for the Camari Training course | Custom GPTs | Create Your Own Smart Assistant👉  Custom GPTs

At only £59.00, it is also a cost-effective way to develop your skills and stay ahead of the curve.

To create and train your own Custom GPTs, you will need a ChatGPT Plus subscription or higher.

Information correct as of October 2025

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