Most people only use 10% of NotebookLM.
That’s why they think it’s “just another Google tool.”
They’re missing out on the real power.
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Let’s talk about NotebookLM.
This tool just got a massive upgrade, and hardly anyone’s talking about it.
If you use it right, you can save hours every week — no coding, no learning curve.
And it’s completely free.
By the end of this, you’ll know more about NotebookLM than 99% of users.
And you’ll know how I use it to automate real parts of my business.
What is NotebookLM?
NotebookLM is Google’s “second brain.”
It lets you upload documents, notes, PDFs — and then it understands all of them.
You can ask it questions about your uploads, and it replies instantly with real, cited answers.
Most people upload random files and get lost.
That’s why they miss how powerful this can be.
Here’s how to actually use NotebookLM like a pro.
How to Set Up Your NotebookLM Workspace
When you open NotebookLM, don’t dump everything in one notebook.
Create separate notebooks for each area of your business.
One for marketing research.
One for customer feedback.
One for product notes.
One for AI workflows.
This keeps your work clean and organized.
When you ask NotebookLM questions, it will give you focused answers.
I do this for everything inside my AI Profit Boardroom — so each system stays sharp.
Uploading and Managing NotebookLM Sources
You can upload PDFs, Google Docs, or even paste in URLs.
NotebookLM will read everything and understand the context.
But here’s the trick:
Start small.
Upload your most important documents first.
Watch what it pulls from each one.
This way, you see exactly how NotebookLM builds its “brain.”
And you stay in control of your data.
You can upload up to 50 sources per notebook.
That’s like having an entire company knowledge base at your fingertips.
Every sales call, feedback form, marketing report — all searchable in seconds.
Using the NotebookLM Chat Feature
This is where the real power starts.
The chat feature lets you ask questions about your uploaded content.
NotebookLM doesn’t guess or hallucinate.
It only answers based on your documents.
That means you can trust it.
For example:
I uploaded every piece of member feedback from the AI Profit Boardroom.
Then I asked, “What are the top 3 struggles members have with AI automation?”
It gave me real quotes, organized patterns, and source links.
Instant clarity.
You can do this for research, client interviews, training material — anything.
Fact-Checking with Citations
NotebookLM gives you numbered citations for every answer.
Click those numbers and you’ll see exactly where the information came from.
It’s transparent.
It’s fast.
And it’s accurate.
No more “AI hallucination” problem.
You can fact-check every claim in seconds.
Building a Second Brain with NotebookLM
Here’s the underrated part: you can pin your favorite answers as notes.
Every time you get a great response, hit the pin icon.
NotebookLM will save it to your notebook.
Over time, this becomes your personal knowledge library — your “second brain.”
I use this daily.
When I find a great prompt, I save it.
When NotebookLM gives me a perfect explanation, I save that too.
Soon, you’ll have your own system of insights and SOPs ready to reuse.
Suggested Questions That Spark New Ideas
After you upload your sources, NotebookLM suggests smart questions automatically.
They’re actually good.
They make you think in new ways.
Sometimes I’ll see a suggestion and realize a completely new angle I hadn’t considered.
For example:
Upload your research, and it might ask,
“What are the recurring patterns across these sources?”
Or,
“What are the biggest missed opportunities here?”
That’s the kind of prompt that leads to breakthroughs.
Study Guides and FAQ Creation
This is where NotebookLM really saves time.
One click — and it creates a study guide from your sources.
It summarizes topics, key definitions, and quotes.
It’s like having a private tutor who read everything for you.
Use it to learn faster, train your team, or prep for client calls.
You can even generate FAQs automatically.
Upload customer support tickets, and NotebookLM will list the most common questions.
That’s pure gold for content ideas, onboarding docs, and sales scripts.
Competitive Research with NotebookLM
You can upload competitor websites, marketing emails, or reports.
Then ask NotebookLM:
“Compare their messaging and find gaps we can fill.”
It’ll break down what each competitor is emphasizing — and show where the opportunities are.
This turns AI into your silent analyst.
Instead of spending days on research, you get insights in seconds.
Timeline Analysis
If your uploaded sources have dates, NotebookLM can even generate a timeline.
This is perfect for tracking how industries evolve or how your strategy changed over time.
You can literally see patterns and predict what’s next.
That’s how we plan content inside the AI Profit Boardroom — data-driven, not guesswork.
If you want the templates and AI workflows, check out Julian Goldie’s FREE AI Success Lab Community here:
https://aisuccesslabjuliangoldie.com/
Inside, you’ll see exactly how creators are using NotebookLM to automate education, content creation, and client training.
They’re building entire systems using these methods — not theory, real results.
The Power of Combining NotebookLM with AI Workflows
Once you understand how NotebookLM processes your data, connect it with your automation tools.
Tools like Gemini, n8n, or Google Flows.
You can build automated research dashboards, auto-generate reports, and even create podcast scripts from notes.
This is how businesses in 2026 are scaling content — faster and smarter.
NotebookLM Use Cases That Save You Hours
- Upload research + create instant summaries
- Generate customer FAQs from support tickets
- Build training guides from SOPs
- Create landing page frameworks from successful examples
- Compare competitor data instantly
Once you start, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
The Future of Work is Context-Based AI
NotebookLM is proof that “contextual AI” is the future.
You bring your data — and AI works directly inside it.
No fluff.
No random web searches.
Just your information, made smarter.
That’s why it’s such a big deal for creators, agencies, and educators.
Want to See It In Action?
Join the AI Profit Boardroom to see the full workflow.
You’ll get access to my prompts, automations, and NotebookLM setups.
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FAQs
What makes NotebookLM different from ChatGPT?
NotebookLM uses your own uploads — not general internet data.
That makes it more accurate and personal.
Can NotebookLM handle multiple projects?
Yes. You can create separate notebooks for each project, up to 50 sources each.
Can I use NotebookLM for SEO?
Absolutely. You can upload keyword research files, content briefs, and backlink data to generate summaries and strategies.
Where can I get templates to automate this?
You can access full templates and workflows inside the AI Profit Boardroom, plus free guides inside the AI Success Lab.
