If you are good at many things, pick one talent to focus on first. Building a single skill gives you a strong foundation, makes you known for it and opens a path to getting paid. This video answers a viewer question about what to focus on when you have a lot of talents, such as dancing, singing and acting.
Key Takeaways
- Pick one thing and develop that skill first.
- Sharing your work shows what people prefer and helps you see what could become income.
- You become known for that skill, and people refer you.
- Once you are known, you can set a fee, and people may ask about your other skills too.
Which Talent Should You Focus On First?
If you have many talents, one of the best things to do is pick one to focus on first. Getting that one skill going before the rest builds a solid foundation you can build upon.
Trying to do everything at once is confusing. A single skill gets better faster, and the better you get, the more opportunities show up.
Why Focus on One Skill?
I give three reasons.
- You learn what works. As you improve and share your work on channels like Facebook, you notice what people like and prefer.
- You become known for it. Friends and family refer you for that specific skill.
- You can monetize it. As you get better, you can set a fee for the service.
For example, if you draw, focus on drawing: sketches, life drawing, illustrations, portraits or abstract art. People may commission you for birthday parties, their business or their Facebook page, or to illustrate their pets or children.
Can One Skill Lead to Another?
Yes. Once clients see you through your website, they may notice your other work. In my example, an illustrator with photography on her site gets asked to shoot a birthday party. One skill leverages another, and you end up known for both.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have many talents. What do I do first?
Pick one to focus on first and develop it until it is solid. Then your other skills can build from that foundation.
How does a talent turn into income?
Share your work, notice what people like, become known and then set a fee for the service, such as commissions.
Where can I send questions for the show?
The video invites viewers to email questions to giftboxcreative@gmail.com.
The Short Long Of It
Focus on one skill first. Get good, get known, then get paid, and the rest of your talents can follow.
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