Finding Your Fire

Researching and selecting a niche

Hello 🔥 Firestarter,

Dreaming or needing that side hustle, but feeling a bit lost in the endless possibilities? You're not alone! The good news is that feeling overwhelmed often means you're in this for the right reasons. You want more than just extra cash; you want to share your expertise, your energy, your fire with the world.

But how do you get started?

The secret to a successful side gig is uncovering your niche – that sweet spot where your skills, passions, and market demand burst. We like to call it Finding Your Fire!

Why Determining Your Niche is Essential:

  • Focused Fire: A clear niche helps you make the most of your limited time and resources.

  • Building Community: Knowing who you serve helps you build a loyal tribe who will not only learn from you, but also fuel your passion.

  • Standing Out: Don't get lost in the crowd. A niche helps you shine brighter so your people can find you, and you can find them.

  • Premium Payouts: Specialized knowledge and services command top dollar.

✨ Ready to Find Your Spark? ✨

We've got a simple way to jumpstart your journey, using ChatGPT as your co-pilot and guess what? It's completely free! Not on the ChatGPT train yet? Reach out and we'll help you set up even a free account!

Your Finding Your Fire Roadmap:

1. Grab a Pen and Paper or Keyboard: Answer the questions below as honestly and thoroughly as you can. Skipping a few is okay, but it might mean you're still in your discovery era. That's perfectly fine! This can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, but you are worth that time!!!

  1. If I were explaining my job to a 12-year-old, I'd say... (Helps distill the essence of your work)

  2. In a job interview, I'd describe my role as... (Highlights professional accomplishments)

  3. My top 3 superpowers are... (Focuses on skills, talents, and experience)

  4. People often tell me I'm great at... (Reveals strengths from an external perspective)

  5. At work, I love to... (Identifies what brings you energy and satisfaction)

  6. Things I'd rather skip at work are... (Highlights areas you don't want to dig deeper in)

  7. Outside of work, I light up when... (where your joy comes from)

  8. My favorite job ever had me doing these awesome things... (Reveals what you valued in a past role)

  9. I sometimes miss those days because of... (Identifies potential desires for a new role)

  10. But, I definitely don't miss... (Helps clarify what you want to avoid)

  11. People often ask me for help with... (Pinpoints expertise and areas where you naturally lead)

  12. I love helping people who are... (Defines your ideal audience or client base)

  13. I'm drawn to helping them because... (Connects your passion to your purpose)

  14. The people I help are usually struggling with... (Identifies pain points you can solve)

  15. Where I spend my time online... (Where your tribe is or might be)

  16. My proudest work moment was when I... (Highlights accomplishments and what you enjoy doing)

  17. When I'm not working, you'll find me... (Reveals personal interests and potential side hustle connections)

  18. I feel most connected to people when we... (Identifies how you build relationships and community)

  19. I'm not really interested in working on things like... (Clarifies boundaries for your side hustle)

  20. 3 things I know and practice about wealth are... (Uncovers potential niches related to finance)

  21. 3 things I know and practice about health are... (Uncovers potential niches related to wellness)

  22. 3 things I know and practice about relationships are... (Uncovers potential niches related to personal development)

  23. I'm eager to learn more about... (Identifies areas for growth and potential niche expansion)

  24. The word that best describes me is... Thinker, Doer, or Grower/Guide (Highlights your work style)

  25. The amount of time I can realistically dedicate weekly to my side hustle (Shows your level of investment)

2. Chat with ChatGPT: Open a new chat and paste this prompt, followed by your answers:

You are a career coach specializing in side hustles. Your client has provided the following background and interests:

[Your answers minus the help text we provided after the questions]

Based on this information, identify 5 potential side hustle niches that align with your client's skills, experience, and passions. For each niche, provide at least 5-7 bullet points describing how your client can achieve success in that area. After sharing the 5 side hustle niches, provide what you see as the niche(s) with the highest market demand.

3. Explore and Decide: Remember, you're in control! Feel free to disagree with ChatGPT, choose a low-demand niche that speaks to you or helps you find your people, or even combine ideas to create something unique. Unique wins in this battle for The goal is to define what you offer and what you want to gain

4. Continuously Evolve: Your niche isn't set in stone; it can and will evolve as you do. The most important thing is to set a few boundaries so your fire burns bright, not out.

Happy Fire Finding!

🔥 Deb and Donna

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