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Niche Mates, Not Competitors
How do you feel about the word "competition"?
For us self-employed people, that word can create anxiety and resistance… being "competitive" tends to make us less cooperative.
Instead, I recommend a different word for fellow souls doing similar work: niche mates.
A niche mate is another worthy human being who occupies the same industry niche as you. They, too, have families to feed, and dreams they hope to achieve. And, similar to us, they also have hidden suffering in their life that, if we o…
A Little Goes a Long Way: Let's Support Small Creators 🧡
You spend days creating something… a video, an article, a piece of art that you enjoyed.
You finally share it with the world… and then, nothing. Not even a single reaction from anyone.
Or maybe you’ll get a few likes from supportive friends who like all your posts anyway! But… no comments at all.
If you’ve ever experienced that ache of being unseen, you’re not alone. I know it all too well.
Even now, after creating online since 2009, and considered by some to be an almost-medium-size…
Netcaring: How Enjoyment and Care Can Grow Your Business
I wonder what has been your experience of “networking”. What follows describes the experience of many of us…
You walk into a networking event — maybe a BNI meeting, maybe a conference mixer — and within 30 seconds, someone is scanning your name badge while shaking your hand. The room hums with a kind of Shark Tank energy. Everyone has their elevator pitch loaded. Everyone is sizing up who can be useful.
You try to play along. You rehearse your 30-second intro. You exchange cards. You follow up…
Why Soulpreneurs Struggle to Make a Living (...and What Actually Works)
You’re talented. You’re passionate. You care deeply about the people you serve. Yet, if somehow the income isn’t flowing, this blog post is for you. You’re not alone. Many soulpreneurs are facing this struggle.
The challenges aren’t merely personal… they’re systemic, cultural, and economic. To navigate them wisely, we must understand and accept these forces. Then we can explore what actually works...
Part 1: Why It’s So Hard
As a soulpreneur, the work you wish to charge for, was fr…
Where Soulpreneurs Are Hanging Out Online (Survey Results)
I’ve long wondered where soulpreneurs spend their time online… where they encounter new information and people they want to follow.
By soulpreneurs, I mean professionals like coaches, holistic healers, and content creators who share transformational messages… people like you perhaps :) Heart-led individuals building businesses from a place of soulful expression, not just money-making.
If you understand their digital habits, it helps you connect with more kindred spirits for mutual support,…