Q&A: What’s the business model for empathetic listening skills?

Notes from Chris

Episode 1752

Just because you see a problem doesn’t mean other people will. This can lead to frustration—you think, I’ve identified a real problem, I have the solution, but no one is buying it. There are all kinds of reasons why this could be the case, but one of the simplest is that they don’t see the problem as clear as you do.

We might have an example of that with today’s caller, who has an idea for a proofreading service. Listen to his message—it’s clear he feels passionate about this. I don’t doubt his commitment to the cause or his qualifications. But … do other people see the problem the way he does? Let’s discuss.

"Hi, Chris, my name is Ryan Hammond from Salina, Ohio, and I've been listening to the show since 2017. Ever since I was a kid, I have known the mental and emotional impact that words have. I'm very sensitive to them and have learned how best to use them effectively and kindly. I'm thinking about starting a side hustle involving my skills and interpersonal communication, speech and letter writing and training and empathetic listening. I've had numerous friends over the years asked for my help proofreading letters or papers, and I've helped many friends and acquaintances see their communication problems, whether at work or in their marriage, even as solvable problems through empathetic listening and careful word usage. I love doing this and think there's real potential to help average people solve everyday problems. My question is, how do I begin? How do I offer my skill sets on the Internet in an attractive way that will make people want to pay to get relational problem solved or advice on how to improve a certain area of speech? Further, how would I go about charging appropriate and worthwhile but fair prices for the services rendered? I would love to do this, but I already feel kind of defeated on how to begin and get rolling."

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 

 

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Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,