Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1579: How I Started Getting Paid for My Passion by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Entrepreneurship
Jan 26, 2025
Jeff Goins shares his inspiring journey from a traditional job to a thriving writing career. He emphasizes the importance of patience and consistency in building an audience. Strategic steps led him to develop digital products that resonated with his community's needs. Trust and generosity play crucial roles in pursuing passion. Goins reflects on how unexpected successes can emerge when you recognize and seize opportunities, making the leap into self-employment feel more like building a bridge than risking it all.
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Unexpected Success
- Jeff Goins's blog unexpectedly generated more income than his full-time job in under two years.
- This led him and his wife to transition to full-time self-employment despite initial concerns.
Build Audience First
- Build an audience before selling anything.
- Offer free, valuable content like ebooks, newsletters, and blog posts to establish trust.
Ask Your Audience
- Ask your audience what they want.
- Use surveys to determine their needs and desired price points.
