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Send us a textKnowledge Gaps and Niching: Overcoming Barriers to Side Hustle Success - Ep. 13📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCRThis episode is proudly sponsored by DD Practical Leather Craft. Traditional handcrafted heritage leather with a unique twist, as seen on BBC's 'Make It at Market'.Visit www.ddpractical.co.uk for practical leather at practical prices!Unlock the secrets to showbiz side hustle success with host Nicole Louise Geddes as she tackles the common barriers of knowledge gaps and niching fears. Discover why you don't need to know everything to start your entrepreneurial journey and how to leverage your existing performer skills for business success. Nicole shares personal insights and practical advice on identifying your unique superpowers, finding your ideal clients, and overcoming the fear of limiting your market through niching. Learn why a targeted approach actually attracts more of the right customers and how to navigate knowledge gaps with authenticity and continuous learning.Whether you're a performer looking to start a side hustle or grow an existing business, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you overcome barriers and find your perfect niche in the showbiz entrepreneurial world. Tune in for an empowering discussion that will inspire you to take action and create the side hustle of your dreams!Key points:1. The misconception that you need to know everything to start a business2. Leveraging existing skills and expertise3. The importance of continuous learning and seeking expert help4. Overcoming the fear of niching and limiting potential clients5. The benefits of focusing on a specific niche and ideal clientEpisode highlights with timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast00:01:10 - Main message: You can't and won't know everything00:02:55 - Reflecting on existing knowledge and superpowers00:04:50 - Leveraging existing skills and experience00:05:55 - Weaving knowledge and niche together00:07:25 - Identifying knowledge gaps and filling them00:09:05 - Addressing the fear of niching00:10:30 - Benefits of narrowing down your target audience00:11:35 - Closing remarks and call-to-actionQuotable moments:"You cannot and will not know everything. It's true, there'll be knowledge gaps and that is absolutely fine.""Every emotion is a clue so when you find a point in your journey where you haven't got the knowledge to proceed then obviously that's when you ask questions, you do the research, you maybe get more qualifications and then you use that information to push through."Actionable tips:1. Reflect on your existing skills and knowledge2. Identify your unique superpowers3. Don't let knowledge gaps stop you from starting4. Embrace continuous learning and seek expert help when needed5. Focus on a specific niche and ideal clientTake action this week to move forward with your showbiz side hustle. Join Nicole's membership, dow📕 Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur
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