If you're looking for a great side hustle to earn extra full or part time income, and you're in need fresh, new ideas, this article will be a great resource for you. It's about sharing your expertise and packaging it up in a way that makes it irresistible to an audience of people who would love to buy it.
And contrary to popular belief... you don't have to be a rocket scientist to be an expert.
There are a lot of reasons people overlook this as a path to financial independence. Now I'm saying that you'll become set for life by selling your knowledge, though it's totally possible.
And I'm not making income promises or projections, but at a minimum, if you put in the work, you should be able to earn a little extra money that can be used to get through the month.
How to Get Started Selling Your Expertise
Once you learn what is involved in packaging and selling your knowledge, you will probably wonder why you hadn't thought of this sooner. It seems so simple... However if you think that you can just throw something together, and slap it on the internet, you're making your first mistake.
As a matter of fact, selling your expertise can be challenging at first. There may be a learning curve and some self analysis and a review of the market required. And then there's the work that goes into actually making the products.
But once you've done the homework, like taking the course below, going though some research and self analysis and deciding on a topic, it's something that most anyone can do.
What Role Does WordPress Play?
WordPress is a platform you can use to package and sell your products. And if you're already on WordPress you have solved one piece of the puzzle, in that you have an excellent resource that you can use when you're ready.
If you don't have a WordPress site, you can always build one. If you need help in that area, we have you covered with courses and resources you can use to build a site on your own or you can have us build it.
We will also point you to some training resources you can use to see if this is something you would like to move forward with... which in my opinion is very exciting!
In either case, the training resources below will give you answers to questions like what you can sell, how to sell your products and introduce you to tools and resources you can use to start a prosperous entrepreneurial journey from home or any location.
Are you constantly being complimented on something you've done in your business or personal life? Maybe you've received awards or honorable mention for your talents in cooking, organizing, handling finances, your specialty on a job or volunteer work.
This is one of the questions from the quiz below that we ask new business owners to help them determine a starting point for a new business.
Feel free to take the quiz for insight you can use to get started. After the quiz is completed, you'll receive ideas via email that you can use (many of them free) to start a thriving online business.
Many times we receive cues that we excel in various areas of our lives, but we let them go unnoticed because we have a hard time tooting our own horn.
But here's the bottom line. If you find that you're always being complimented for the same things over time, that's a good sign that you really are good at it. If you sucked at it, you wouldn't be getting positive feedback.
Think about your interests, hobbies and favorite past times and any grades, awards, feedback from family and friends, or accolades you've received from work. Use these as indicators to guide you to areas you may want to turn into a business.
Now is the time to pat yourself on the back and figure out the topics, insight and knowledge you can bring to an audience of people who NEED to hear what you have to say.
You May Not Consider Yourself a Teacher
It's normal, unless of course you're already a teacher, to overlook valuable knowledge that you've learned over the years, that can be shared as a way to bring in extra or full time income.
You might be thinking that no one would want what you have to offer. It's also normal to have a little fear of the unknown.
I think most people have fear that kicks in when they think of talking in front of a group. One of the other great things about course creation is that you don't have to do it live. You can produce your courses in a room where there's no one except you and your computer. Later when you're more comfortable making videos, you'll have the option to do live videos.
This is the thing... you may not know where to start, or how all the pieces will fit, but you might have the makings of a true course creator. The great thing about creating courses is that you don't necessarily have to be in front of the camera. You may be able to narrate a presentation of provide a demonstration, instead of speaking directly into a camera.
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Even if you're not an expert! Get started with something you already have... knowledge!
And if course creation isn't your thing, you can also create paid content that your audience can consume to learn about your topic.
We have some free resources that will help you start a business online that can bring in some serious cheese (money) if you are willing to put in the work. The great thing about courses and content creation is that you can create them once, and they can pay you over and over again.
Discover How to Sell Digital Products
Download our free guide and receive a plethora of ideas you can use to start a digital product business. Once signed up, you'll get your download and be taken to the course below.
Did You Know That Courses and Info Products are Digital Products?
The first step involves figuring out the topics you'll cover and finding a niche. Teaching takes on many forms including teaching on camera and in person, writing e-Books and workbooks, creating short, guided workshops, and more.
Once you're in the course, you'll understand why that's really important. And the truth is, managing and selling digital products on a WordPress website is easier than it's ever been!
And the great news is, that we can help you with both! Start by checking out these free courses and decide on the topics you would like to cover.
Take this free video course that helps you overcome the big hurdles standing in your way by addressing the important issues that often trip up first time info-product entrepreneurs, including:
- The 3 Misconceptions Keeping You From Selling Your Expertise Online — understand what they are to sidestep their pitfalls!
- What Digital Product To Sell If You DON'T Want To Create An Online Course — online courses aren’t the only digital products out there!
- The Exact Flow And Step-By-Step Instructions To Start Selling Digital Products — get a clear plan around how to get started!
- There's No Time Like Today to Get Started - You'll learn WHY you should get started selling your expertise as soon as possible.
This course will cover the common psychological, strategic and technical sticking points holding you back, so just click the introductory lesson button below to get started!
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