How to Reverse Engineer Anyone’s Strategy with ChatGPT
Here’s how to decode what’s actually working for your competitors and use it to outsmart them (but not copy them).
In the LLM era, you don’t need to guess your way to growth.
When someone’s landing page, funnel, or offer is clearly converting, don’t just admire it…reverse engineer it.
With a few smart prompts, ChatGPT can break down the why behind the win so you can adopt the strategy (not just the style) and apply it to your own business.
No funnel hacking. No copying.
Just insight → action → ROI.
Let’s get into it.
What Reverse Engineering Really Means (In the LLM Era)
Old school:
“What tech stack are they using?”
New school (LLM-powered):
“What’s the positioning, customer pain point, pricing logic, and emotional hook here, and why does it work?”
We’re not just spying.
We’re analyzing signals to build a smarter strategy.
How LLMs Help You Uncover Intent
Most people look at copy and see words.
LLMs look at copy and see patterns of persuasion.
That’s how ChatGPT can help you understand the intent behind someone’s strategy—not just what they’re saying, but why they’re saying it that way.
LLMs, such as ChatGPT, are trained on:
Thousands of sales letters, landing pages, and email funnels
Copywriting frameworks (AIDA, PAS, 4 Ps, etc.)
Psychological triggers (scarcity, urgency, status, trust)
Business models, GTM strategies, and case studies
LLMs are trained on millions of examples of strategy. That means when you say:
“What is the intent behind this landing page?”
ChatGPT can instantly recognize:
The buyer persona it’s targeting
The pain points being agitated
The value prop being positioned
The conversion goal of the page
The emotional tone used to build trust, urgency, or authority
Try Prompts Like These to Reveal Intent:
Here are a few real prompts you can drop into ChatGPT today:
“What emotional levers is this copy pulling on?”
You’ll learn if it’s based on fear, aspiration, FOMO, or status.
“Who is this likely written for? What does that tell us about their priorities
Great for decoding B2B vs. B2C or enterprise vs. solopreneur positioning.
“What is the primary conversion goal of this page?”
Learn whether they’re selling directly, building a list, or warming you up for a call.
“What objections is this copy trying to overcome?”
Uncovers common sales friction points they’ve already validated.
“What broader strategy does this content fit into?”
See if this is part of a nurture funnel, webinar sequence, or launch campaign.
Why This Matters
Once you understand intent, you can:
Improve your own offers
Spot where competitors are weak
Create content that resonates deeper
Outmaneuver others in your space by solving problems they haven’t addressed
You’re not just playing the game—you’re reading the playbook.
Try This Step-by-Step Breakdown
Step 1: Paste the Content Into ChatGPT
Grab a landing page, email, social post, or sales script.
Prompt:
“Here’s the copy from a competitor’s landing page. Can you break down the strategy behind it?”
Add:
Target customer insight
Core offer structure
CTA framing
Emotional/psychological levers
Step 2: Dig Deeper Into Customer Psychology
Now ask ChatGPT:
“What pain points are they tapping into?”
“What does this audience fear or desire based on this copy?”
“What transformation is being promised?”
This will surface what actually motivates the buyer—so you can speak to it in your own way.
Step 3: Decode Their Funnel Strategy
Once you understand the front-end, ask:
“Based on this offer and tone, what kind of nurture sequence or upsell strategy do you think follows?”
ChatGPT will predict whether they’re likely using:
Low-ticket tripwires
High-ticket sales calls
Email sequences with scarcity
Webinar-to-course funnels
Use this to build your own, improved version.
Step 4: Identify Strategic Gaps or Weaknesses
“What’s missing or unclear from this strategy?”
“What customer objections might still remain unaddressed?”
“How could this copy be even stronger?”
Now you’re not just decoding. You’re optimizing.
Real-World Example:
Say you’re launching a LinkedIn lead gen offer and find a high-performing ad like this:
“Tired of posting content with zero results? Download our free script that books 5 calls/week on autopilot.”
Run this through ChatGPT and get:
Target: Coaches, consultants frustrated with content grind
Pain: Lack of ROI from organic marketing
Lead Magnet: A plug-and-play script = instant value
Funnel: Likely leads to a mini-course or call offer
Strategy: Promise of speed + automation + low lift
From that insight, you could pivot your offer to emphasize daily engagement scripts, with a bonus lead tracker.
You’re not copying—you’re leveling up.
No Code / DIY Section: How to Do This Yourself
You don’t need a growth team. Just do this:
Find an offer that resonates (landing page, ad, funnel)
Paste it into ChatGPT
Use these prompts:
“Break down the strategy behind this content.”
“What audience are they targeting?”
“What offer structure is being used?”
“What pain points and objections are addressed?”
“What could be improved or made clearer?”
Use the insights to build a sharper version for your niche, with your voice.
Final Thoughts
Anyone can copy a headline.
But strategic advantage comes from understanding why that headline works, and where it fits in the bigger picture.
That’s what LLMs unlock when you use them intentionally.
You’re not just getting content…
You’re getting clarity, context, and competitive insight. On demand.
So the next time you admire a viral post, high-converting landing page, or compelling funnel…
👉 Don’t just copy it. Reverse engineer it.
Use ChatGPT to uncover:
The buyer they’re targeting
The pain they’re solving
The emotion they’re triggering
The gap you can fill
The better version you can create for your niche
This is how smart marketers, sales pros, and solopreneurs move faster—with confidence and precision.
You already have the tools.
Now use them like a strategist.
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Who’s doing something you admire right now—and what would you ask ChatGPT to analyze about it?
Drop it in the comments ⬇️
Let’s build smarter.
– Angela
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