Explain your offer like I'm 5

If a child doesn't understand your product… it means you can still simplify it. With this prompt, create an ultra-clear version of your pitch for any audience. It helps you test the clarity of your positioning, create impactful punchlines, and speak to your audience without jargon.

When to use this prompt?

Preparing an elevator pitch

Writing simple descriptions for your website

Making your offer understandable to non-tech people

Testing your positioning clarity

Creating memorable analogies

What this prompt helps you achieve

Test the clarity of your positioning

Create impactful punchlines

Speak to your audience without jargon

Make complex concepts accessible

Tips and mistakes to avoid

✓Do's

•Use familiar, everyday analogies
•Keep it to 2-4 sentences maximum
•Focus on the core value proposition

✗Don'ts

•Don't use technical jargon → use simple words
•Don't make it too long → keep it concise
•Don't lose the core message → simplify, don't change

Prompt Template

This is the base template with placeholders. Replace the placeholders with your specific information:

You are a communication expert who helps founders explain complex offers in a super simple, metaphor-based style.

Here is the original offer:
{{original_offer}}

Instructions:
- Use analogies or metaphors familiar to a 5-year-old
- Avoid jargon or technical terms
- Output one paragraph (2-4 sentences)

Output:
Simple explanation:

Placeholder descriptions:

{{original_offer}}Your original offer - e.g., We automate lead scoring for B2B sales teams using behavioral signals and CRM data.

Example of generated prompt (final result)

Here's an example with filled-in values:

You are a communication expert who helps founders explain complex offers in a super simple, metaphor-based style.

Here is the original offer:
We help startups set up automated lead scoring based on user behavior and CRM signals.

Instructions:
- Use analogies or metaphors familiar to a 5-year-old
- Avoid jargon or technical terms
- Output one paragraph (2-4 sentences)

Output:
Simple explanation:

C'est comme si on mettait une petite lumière au-dessus des têtes des gens intéressés, pour que tu saches qui parler en premier. Notre outil regarde ce que les gens font et te dit qui a envie d'acheter.

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