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Aug 2023
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#137: Could You Turn Your Hobby Into a C...

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--     Almost all of us have a hobby – something we’re absolutely obsessed with and really good at. But have you ever considered the fact that people would pay you to teach them how to do the thing you love? Whether it’s training for half-marathons, doing interior design, or building outdoor furniture sets – chances are, there are people out there who would love to learn from you and would pay money for it.

 

In today’s episode, Donald Miller talks with Nicole Burke, founder and owner of Gardenary.com, where she teaches people how to create and sustain their very own garden. You’ll get to hear how her hobby of gardening got started and the steps she took to make over $100K in her first year in business. Tune in now to learn critical tips for monetizing your hobby and before you know it, you could be getting paid a lot of money to do something you already know and love!

 

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