3 Questions to Ask to Become a Radical Giver

I've built a successful online business. But I have found myself wanting to stretch and grow. I've been hungry to do something new and when I came across the idea of becoming a radical giver in business, the idea resonated with me.

I shared it with my mastermind group and asked for suggestions on how I could find opportunities to give back to others. Another member, Linda, advised me to ask three key questions to determine how I could radically give…


What Do You Know?

Sometimes, giving back can be as easy as creating a list of things you already know how to do. For example, maybe you’ve set up membership websites for your clients. You could browse Facebook groups to find users asking questions about this and answer them.

Don’t think this is just about your technical skills though. You’ll also want to consider what other skills you have. If you’re great at copywriting, then you could review another entrepreneur’s sales page and give her feedback on how to improve it. If Facebook ads is your specialty, you could critique others ads and share how to make them more effective.

Who Can You Help?

You may already have an idea of the community you’d like to help. When Tricia got started online she was a single mom with a tiny budget. As she looked for a way to give back, she would take other broke single moms under her wing. She’d spend a year with her intern, teaching her how to put together an online business.

This is my core niche. I take those who would like to retire but find they can't afford to and teach them how to build an online business.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can only help a narrow demographic. You can give back to anyone you choose. But if you’re passionate about helping a certain community, lean into that instinct and trust it.

How Can You Assist?

Sometimes, helping others may be simple like converting a file to a PhotoShop format for a business friend that isn’t skilled at graphics the way you are. In other situations though, you may find yourself wanting to give more in-depth help like mentoring or coaching someone else.

But before you commit to helping others, consider your own life and what season you’re in. If you’re in the middle of a huge move and you’re about to welcome your second child, you probably don’t have time to extensively mentor someone else. That’s OK.

There are plenty of ways to give back that don’t require investing a lot of time. You can write a ‘thank you’ note to someone who helped you grow your business, promote a product offer for a struggling solopreneur, or join a giveaway event.

Becoming a radical giver is fun and energizing. It can give you ideas for new websites, inspiration for your current projects, and help you spot fresh solutions for your clients.

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