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The NICHE Framework: How to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You

5 steps to stop spinning and pick a direction you love.

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Jo Barnes
Aug 04, 2025
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The Maldives - 2019 - Definitely the direction I love!

One of the most common things I hear from people starting out is this:

“I want to start a side hustle, but I have no idea what to choose.”

It’s usually followed by:

  • “I have too many ideas and can’t pick.”

  • “I’m interested in loads of things, how do I choose just one?”

  • “What if I choose the wrong niche and waste time?”

I get it. I’ve been there.

When I first jumped online in 2010, I had no clue what niche I was in. I just knew I didn’t want to be tied to one location ever again, and I needed to make money fast.

What followed was a blur of trial and error. Amazon businesses, Facebook groups, webinars, blog posts, affiliate launches, coaching, digital products, SEO… some flopped, some flew, all were me making it up as I went along.

If I’d known then what I know now, I’d have picked a niche that gave me room to pivot and evolve without needing to change my brand, business model, or domain name every five minutes. (Sound familiar?)

That’s why I no…

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