148: Mini Series: Teach What You Know Part 2 - Knowing Your Niche

If you've ever thought about adding teaching to your repertoire, you're in the right place. Today, we're diving into how to narrow down the topics you can teach, a crucial step if you're looking to diversify your revenue streams. Often, the decision to start teaching comes before you're entirely sure what you'll teach. It's an exciting journey, and once you take the plunge, you'll likely find that you love sharing your knowledge with others.

Teaching can be incredibly rewarding, but it all starts with ideation. This episode will guide you through a vision-storming session with five essential questions to help you pinpoint exactly what you should teach. We'll explore what makes your craft unique, those informal moments where you naturally fall into a teaching role, and what people are most curious about when they ask you about your work.

Firstly, consider what is unique about what you want to teach. Think about the distinctive aspects of your craft—those elements that set your work apart. Reflect on your informal teaching moments; these are the times when you've naturally found yourself explaining or demonstrating your process to others. These moments can provide valuable insights into what you're naturally inclined to teach.

Additionally, research market needs and gaps. While it's unlikely you'll find something completely untapped, teaching from your unique perspective can fill a niche and offer something fresh. Pause and assess your personal passion. Ideating can be exhilarating, but slow down to ensure the topic you choose is something you're deeply passionate about. Once you start teaching, it may become a significant part of your career, so it's vital to choose a subject you can talk about for a long time without losing interest.

And last but definitely not least, consider how you can make this uniquely you. Brainstorm the specific ways you approach your craft and create a mind map of your process. This personal touch will not only make your teaching more engaging but also distinguish your offerings from others in the market.

By the end of this episode, I hope you'll have a clearer vision of what you can teach and how to transform your passion into a fulfilling new aspect of your creative business. 

I think once you have decided that you want to teach in some capacity, oftentimes this decision comes before you are certain what it is you want to teach. And as soon as you decide and get into teaching, you’re going to love it so much.

 Discussed in this episode:

1. How to narrow down your ideas and land on what you want to teach
2. The questions to ask yourself and the steps to take to get started
3. Why brainstorming sessions are crucial at this stage of planning

Resources & Links:

• Mini Series: Teach What You Know - Part 1 Overcoming the Naysayers
• Mini Series: Teach What You Know - Part 3 Creating a Curriculum
• Mini Series: Teach What You Know - Part 4 How to Create Revenue Streams
• Check out the Professional Creative Business Coaching Program here.

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