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How One Music Professional Turned Career Uncertainty into Online Success
Ready to discover how a globetrotting music examiner transformed her “dream job” loss into a thriving online business serving retired adults? 🚀
When COVID hit and international travel came to a halt, Trinity College London examiner Fiona Berry faced a pivotal moment. Instead of taking the safe route into temporary work, she chose to bet on herself and her musical expertise. What started as a simple Facebook page in March 2020 has blossomed into a successful membership site, a globally-selling book, and a business that truly changes lives.
In this inspiring conversation, Fiona shares her journey from complete beginner to confident course creator, revealing how she found her perfect niche serving retired adults who want to develop their musical skills. Her story proves that with persistence, the right support, and a willingness to keep showing up, you can build a profitable online business that makes a real difference.
“If you can really find the problem, not the problem of ‘I can't do that,' but really look behind that at what the problem is, then you can look at creating solutions.” ✨
🔥 In This Episode:
- Transform setbacks into opportunities by discovering how Fiona pivoted from a travel-based career to building an online presence from scratch
- Master the art of niching down and learn why Fiona's decision to focus on retired adults transformed her business
- Discover the power of treating everything as an experiment and why “failing forward” is crucial for online business success
- Explore how to balance tech challenges with teaching passion, and why slowing down is often the best solution
- Learn the exact steps Fiona took to create multiple revenue streams, from membership sites to one-on-one coaching
Grab your favorite chai latte and settle in for an episode packed with practical wisdom and honest insights about what it really takes to build an online business that lasts! ☕️
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⏱️ Episode Timestamps:
[00:00] – Introduction to Fiona Berry and Her Journey
[05:07] – Transitioning from a Dream Job to Online Business
[09:56] – Narrowing Down the Niche and Building Confidence
[15:00] – Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
[20:03] – The Importance of Technology and Community Support
[24:48] – Marketing Strategies and Building an Email List
[29:56] – Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
📚 Resources Mentioned:
>> Learn Music Together: learnmusictogether.com/membership
>> A-Lister Waitlist: thelaunchlounge.com/waitlist
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