ANY KNOW-HOW CAN BECOME AN ONLINE MONEY-MAKER

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Colleen Kochannek
October 27, 2024

A Note From Colleen

TL; DR

Hi, Friend.

Last week I asked for your feedback on a project I am working on and then gave you a link that didn’t work. Doh!

The link is working now and I’d greatly appreciate your feedback. CLICK HERE.

In this week’s Gumption Gazette I am talking about the idea of building a unique-to-you offer.

The more I research and find interesting women doing interesting things online the more I am convinced there is literally no know-how or combination of skills and interests that cannot be combined into something cool, interesting and meaningful.

This, of course, is great news for those of us who are multi-passionate; or, just ready to do something new but are afraid it might be a bit too ‘out there’. 

It’s not. Let’s talk about it.

Thanks for being here.

Cheers,

Colleen Kochannek, Publisher

*This publication may include affiliate links and links to products I sell. If you click and buy, I may earn revenue and/or commission. 

ANY KNOW-HOW CAN BECOME AN ONLINE MONEY-MAKER

One of the most incredible things about the online space is that we take any know-how, or combinations of know-hows, and turn them into something incredibly unique… and it can work.

Whether you want to build and sell digital guides or templates, do 1:1 coaching, build a community; or, create an email course - your unique-to-you skills and interests can be mashed-up to create an industry pioneer, a first-of-its-kind business.

And, you’ll be able to find enough people in the world interested in the same unique, one of a kind topic.

For the past month or so I have been collecting ‘interesting businesses’ I find online. 

The criteria to be included on my list is simple:

  • I noticed because my mind was screaming, “What? I didn’t even know that existed.”

  • I noticed because my mind was screaming, “Wait! They’re doing what with what? How did they even come up with that idea?” 

I’ve become fascinated, a bit obsessed if you want to know the truth, about  observing women who are boldly trying interesting, seemingly unconventional,  ideas - that feel out of the box, but are inspiring the heck out of me. 

On my list is everything from a woman, Lady Delaney, who writes about historical true crime in New Orleans and packages it up as ‘case files’ in a subscription-based product called ‘Letters From Dead People’ to a woman, Neon Moon Sewing, who teaches Zoom workshops to those interested in relining vintage train cases. 

The more I find the more I am convinced that if each of us can identify what makes us tick, we can build something truly original, successful that not only generates income, but makes our 3rd Act a whole lot more exciting.

The trick, of course, is identifying all that you love to do and all that you’re good at and figuring out how to combine them to build a 100% you business.

If you’re ready to dive into what makes you, you, learn about some cool and interesting businesses some everyday women have started online; and, begin to build a 3rd Act playbook for yourself, I am hosting a free workshop called Your Next Big Thing. You can REGISTER HERE.

MERCH YOUR LIFE (FROM ERICA REITMAN)

I follow and work with an incredibly creative and smart woman by the name of Erica Reitman. She’s an interior designer turned business coach and, Wowsa, are her ideas out there… and fabulous.

I recently had the opportunity to review a new program she’s putting out there called CEO Millionaire You (I’ll share when it’s officially available).

In one of the modules Erica talks about ‘Merching your life’. In essence, build an environment that matches you. Only bring in things you love and that inspire you.

Her space, as you can imagine, is stunning. But, what I was most excited about is that I have been doing exactly this, unknowingly.

Over the past 5 years I have moved three times. With each move came a clean-out and purge, keeping only that which I truly love and leaving room for new collections and adventures.

I find my current space to be a complete reflection of who I am in. When I walk in my apartment door I just feel… good. It’s made a real difference.

Does your environment inspire you? 

I find this can happen in big and small ways. 

For example, I have a little table in my entryway that’s bright aqua and full of…well, crap. It was a thrift find that I ‘redid’ (and learned furniture upcycling is probably not my calling). It’s my version of the junk drawer, but it’s fun and flashy and I don’t have to see mail and batteries and dog poop bags on my kitchen counter. It’s little, but it makes me happy.

I can totally recommend surrounding yourself with things, big or small, that just make you happy. They don’t have to make sense, they just need to make you feel, well, good.

THE JUNK DRAWER

Speaking of junk drawers, I keep a junk bag in my purse. It's a little zippered bag that holds all the things: eye-glass lens wipes, Burt's Bees chapstick (pomegranate shade), bandaids, hand lotion and assorted crumbs from days gone by. 

I can’t tell you how many times per week I reach it. It’s my Swiss Army Knife of ‘stuff you just want on hand and be easy to find’. My guess is you, too, have that bag in your purse, but if not, I’d recommend getting one. 

RESOURCES 

FREE WORKSHOP DETAILS: Your Next Big Thing

  • Sunday, November 10, 2024

  • 2:00pm Central Time | 3pm Eastern Time | 12:00pm Pacific

  • Limited-time replay available.

Ready to uncover what truly lights you up so you can build a unique-to-you 3rd Act?

In this workshop:

  • I’ll guide you through the exact exercises I used to rediscover what I love and do best — so you can do it, too.

  • We’ll explore real-life examples of women over 50 who’ve turned their passions and skills into creative, one-of-a-kind ventures.

  • We'll brainstorm Your Next Big Thing so you leave inspired and ready to start your best 3rd Act... with an action-plan in hand.

FIND ME ON TIKTOK 

If you’re interested in checking out TikTok (or have questions about it), it has quickly become a favorite platform. You can find me HERE. 

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