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This Step Is the One That Changes Everything
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This Creatives on Fire episode is extra special because I’m sharing Secret #1 from my brand-new book Creatives on Fire: 71 Secrets to Making Money Online.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the options for starting or growing your business online, today’s episode is the clarity you’ve been waiting for. Because no matter what platform or product you use, everything starts with knowing your niche.
https://creativesonfirepodcast.com/episode202
A Personal Confession (That Might Sound Familiar)
I shared a little story in this episode about my college days — when I spent over five years in school without a clear plan. I bounced around from English to Criminal Justice before finally asking a counselor: “What’s the fastest way out of here?”
The truth? I just needed a roadmap.
That same lack of clarity is something many creatives face in the online space. There are so many shiny objects, strategies, and promises of instant success that it's easy to stall before you ever get started. But the problem isn’t usually effort — it’s direction
Secret #1: Finding Your Niche
Whether you're brand new or ready to pivot in your business, nailing down your niche is the foundation for everything else. Your niche is that magical sweet spot where your passion meets a real need in the market.
The goal is to find the overlap between:
- What you love to do
- What problems you can solve
- What your audience is actually searching (and willing to pay) for
Action Step From the Book
At the end of every chapter in Creatives on Fire, you’ll find a clear action step you can take. For Secret #1, here’s what I want you to do:
✅ Make a list of your top skills, interests, and the problems you enjoy solving ✅ Use tools like ChatGPT, Google Trends, Pinterest Trends, or Ubersuggest to research what people are actively searching for ✅ Look for overlap between your list and trending topics that show strong demand
Need help getting started? Grab my free mini course:
Every Expert Started Where You Are
Every six-figure blogger, successful influencer, or creative coach you admire once stood exactly where you’re standing now. Confused. Curious. Hopeful. Looking for that one right step to move forward.
The good news? You can take that first step today.
And that’s the entire reason I wrote this book. Creatives on Fire: 71 Secrets to Making Money Online is designed to be your personal roadmap — the guide I wish I had when I started.
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- Order the Book & Get Bonuses
- Pinpoint Your Passion Free Mini Course
- Listen to Episode 2 for more on this topic
- FUEL Mastermind is HERE
- Free Guide: Start Your Blog Today
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