If you missed today's kickoff, here's what you need to know: we're not teaching you how to write better prompts. We're teaching you how to stop just "writing prompts" and how to strategically think about architecting with AI using recipes and prompts + MCP tools inside Claude.
You'll find the MarketSauce Cookbook with recipes and skills you can add to your Claude 'Capabilities' linked below in the Classroom video.
I walked through the complete Claude setup—account configuration, the model options, and the settings most people never touch but absolutely should. Then things got interesting.
What we got into:
- The "architect mindset" shift that separates casual AI users from operators getting 10x results
- MCP connectors explained (and why Claude is basically useless without them)
- A live demo where a 29-page market analysis got generated in under 5 minutes
- The Skills system—and how to turn any workflow you repeat into a one-phrase trigger
- How to use Claude to build Skills FOR you (yes, it's that meta)
Homework before Thursday: Get at least one connector set up and test-drive one of the skills we uploaded. You'll want to come prepared—we're going deeper.
Watch the replay & grab the resources HERE (MarketSauce skills, Cookbook, Quick Start guides) See you Thursday. Come with questions.
For those who joined... what did you think about the workshop to kick off this FOCUS series?
Darby
PS This is for GenAIU paid members and Claude Mastery Sprint ticket holders for the January 2026 workshop series. If you haven't joined, you can upgrade your membership (here) or purchase a ticket for the month (here). If you purchase a ticket, please message me directly here so I can get you added to the Classroom section ASAP.