Turning Your Passion Into Profit: Let's Talk Transferable Skills

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In this episode of the Purpose and Pixie Dust podcast, Lindsay Dollinger discusses how to transform your existing skills into a business, emphasizing that this guidance is useful both for those already in business and those considering starting one. She shares her journey from being a Spanish teacher and leveraging her teaching skills to become a 'teacherpreneur'. Lindsay talks about understanding and listing your diverse skill sets, including natural abilities and those acquired over time, and translating these into business ideas. She focuses on educators but asserts that these principles apply to various professions. The episode covers practical steps for identifying transferable skills and brainstorming business opportunities, ranging from online tutoring and curriculum design to becoming a travel agent or online content creator. Lindsay mentions a free training resource available for further learning and introduces her Dream Business Academy Live course for those interested in creating their own business. Moreover, she encourages listeners to dream big, explore possibilities beyond traditional careers, and not be afraid of pivoting or exploring multiple interests. The episode is aimed at empowering individuals, especially women, to leverage their skills for entrepreneurship and personal growth.

00:00 Welcome to the Purpose and Pixie Dust Podcast!

00:30 Transforming Skills into a Business: An Introduction

01:11 The Journey of a Teacherpreneur

04:33 Exploring Transferable Skills and Their Business Potential

10:03 Creative Business Ideas for Teachers and Beyond

20:38 Taking the Next Steps: Research and Decision Making

23:21 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

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