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Topic subjectWhere to use my skills and interests
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3708, Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by DHarbour60, Wed May-13-09 04:09 AM
My background is in psychology and marketing, I have a great interest in life-long education or what people like to call life skills. I am very passionate about this subject and practice it in my daily life.

Also, I seem to attract people who constantly seek my advice on everything from personal finance to relationships. Why this is so I do not know. My question is I am looking for feedback on how I could possible turn this into a source of income. I was thinking of possible blogging, giving my point of view on various topics mainly based on my own experiences.

I'm really open to what might be possible, I'm sure I could at least supplement my income in some manner. I look forward to some feedback and ideas.:7
3712, RE: Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by Steve Patrick, Fri May-15-09 05:03 AM
With your background and personality, sounds like you should do some research on "Life Coach"

Good Luck,

Steve Patrick
3726, RE: Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by DHarbour60, Wed May-20-09 03:42 AM
Steve,

Thanks for your comments, you hit it on the head about life coaching. That was the general direction I was heading and getting feedback that confirms my thinking helps a lot. That way I don't get to full of myself and end up doing something that I'm neither qualified for or have an interest in.

Best Regards,

David Harbour
3716, RE: Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by Antherry, Sat May-16-09 08:52 AM
You can start a free blog at wordpress.com You need to start doing videos on topics and putting them on YouTube.... you'll know if people like your stuff-- if you get enough of a following then you will be able to monetize it.

Set yourself apart and remember that what you are talking about is really a "celebrity" type business-- so you have to conduct yourself like a celebrity-- dress the part.

Before you can make any money you will have to do a lot of "tribe" building and give away a lot of stuff... it is the persistence that pays in this case.


Berry
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3720, RE: Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by annalaurabrown, Mon May-18-09 05:12 PM
Yes I would certainly go after coaching. I would do some research online about it and I would also ask for some advice off line to see what kinds of coaching you should offer.
3727, RE: Where to use my skills and interests
Posted by DHarbour60, Wed May-20-09 03:45 AM
Berry,

Thanks for your input, I've heard good things about Wordpress and certainly think I could get myself and my skills noticed with a blog.

Best Regards,

David Harbour