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🙌 MESH Biz' Class Week 1: Find Zone Yako!

MESH Biz' Class Week 1: Find Zone Yako!

Every great business starts with a clear focus.

You can find yours by exploring what you love, what you’re good at, and what people need and will pay for.

Let's look at two examples of people who have found their zone; James and Mary.

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When you discover what you love, what you’re good at, and what people need and will pay for, you’re well on your way to finding your sweet spot in biz!

This is what we call finding your zone.

Now it's your turn: Find your zone.

Step 1: What Do You Love?

Think about the activities or interests that bring you joy or activities that excite you.

Passion ni important because it keeps you motivated, even when the going gets tough. And biz can get tough.

For James and Mary:

• James loves cooking, experimenting with recipes, and seeing the joy on people’s faces when they taste his food.

• Mary loves drawing and animation, making her the go-to person for animation for education and entertainment.

Step 2: What Are You Good At?

Passion alone sio enough, una-need skills to deliver value and stand out. Think about vitu uko naturally good at or have practiced.

Skills hu-build credibility and trust, and the good thing is, they can always be improved!

For James and Mary:

• James is skilled at preparing healthy, tasty Kenyan meals that turn simple ingredients into amazing dishes.

• Mary is an expert in animation using the best tools.

Step 3: What Do People Need and Will Pay For?

Business hu-solve a problem people care about enough kulipia. Identify a real need or problem you can address with your passion and skills.

For James and Mary:

• For James, busy people want clean, affordable, healthy meals delivered to their offices or place or biz.

• For Mary, people like fun educational and entertaining animated videos.

Now it's your turn!

Copy the three circle model on a piece of paper and try out different combinations for your "zone."

know your zone in biz

Brainstorm

1️⃣What you love.

2️⃣ What you’re good at.

3️⃣ What people need and will pay for.

Don’t settle on the first idea - recreate the circles as many time. Cheza nayo ku-get different ideas!

Share your work with MESHERS and mentors on MESH or on other social media using the hashtag #MESHBizClass.

Get Feedback

Una-struggle ku-figure out zone yako? Join our live online session to discuss ideas with fellow MESHERS and mentors!

 🗓 Date: 2025/01/16

 🕒 Time: 10am to 11am

 🎤 Guests & Mentors: Mary -Animator, Julio - Ice cream Biz and Neil Shem - Bag designer

🔗 Join via this link na Google Account yako next week Thursday

Hii session ni chance yako ku-get feedback uweze ku-refine your business focus - don’t miss it!

COMING UP

Next week tuta-figure out how to identify your first customers. Stay tuned!

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Sounds like you're interested in finding a great side hustle!😉

Written by Paul Githaiga : Hello, my fellow MESHers! 🎉 Imagine you're in your kitchen, making those soft chapatis until they turn into pillow-like soft.