Sunday, April 27, 2008

You're An Expert On...Something?!?!?!

One of the great things about the internet is that it levels the field. In the old days, credentials or a break were often required. Nowadays you can be an expert just by being yourself. It helps to have a unique angle on things, though.

Some of us have a lifetime of experience or specialized training. This make us experts.

Others who may find themselves lacking in training or experience might discover they are clued-in to current trends.

Almost everyone has advice for their friends. Why give it away to friends who listen? Why not sell it?

The point is that you are an expert on something already. The next task is to come up with a way to turn your expertise into a product.

Friday, April 25, 2008

First Steps to Self-Promotion

Many of us have heard, "Do what you love and the money will follow" yet quite a few of us are stuck doing what we must to make ends meet. How to make the transition?

Take heart. The good news is that by putting in a little time every day, by the time a year has passed you could be making passive income simply telling people what you know about what you love.

So, what do you love? Make a list. In the next installment I'll tell you what to do with the list.