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Niche Mates, Not Competitors

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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…

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A Little Goes a Long Way: Let's Support Small Creators 🧡

your support for big creators vs small creators

If you only have a minute… a small creator is anyone sharing their work online (a blog, a podcast, videos, art) who hasn’t reached a big following yet. A comment that gets lost on a big creator’s post can encourage a small creator for days. To support small creators: give five minutes of attention before the big feeds pull you in, leave specific comments, praise publicly and suggest privately, buy their smallest offer, and write the review. Start with a few friends each month.


You spend day…

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Netcaring: How Enjoyment and Care Can Grow Your Business

Netcaring

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…

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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…

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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,…

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