You’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle, transitioning to other niche—or maybe you’re going all-in on remote work—but there’s one big question holding you back:

What niche should you choose?

If you’re stuck in analysis paralysis, you’re not alone.

Let me tell you a quick story....

I recently bought a $27 guide from a well-known creator. It promised to teach me how to monetise my presence on a platform (let’s call it Q).

I was already eligible to earn, but I had zero idea where to begin.

I thought: “Why not support a fellow creator and learn something new?”

What I got was… nothing.

No insight, no direction, just a slick sales page and a whole lot of hype.

If you’ve been burned like that before—sold a dream by a self-proclaimed “guru” who popped up overnight—you know the frustration.

During the pandemic, they were everywhere.

Two months of experience, and suddenly they’re selling $999 blueprints to success.

Now, I’m not saying everyone is like that.

But let’s be real—many of them are.

We actually covered this in a live discussion with Rollan Banez from Creative Nation Academy.

That was four years ago—and guess what?

The conversation’s still relevant today.

Watch it here: YouTube Live

....But What If You Could Discover Your Niche Without Spending a Cent?

You don’t need to gamble on another overhyped course.

Thanks to AI, you can now explore, test, and refine your niche ideas with just one well-crafted prompt.

Here’s the exact one to copy and paste into ChatGPT:

Ultimate Niche Discovery & Market Gap Analysis Prompt

“I want to find and evaluate the best content niche for my freelance or creative business. Please guide me through the following steps:

1. Niche Brainstorming: Suggest 3–5 niches based on my skills and interests. Ask clarifying questions if needed.

2. Niche Evaluation: For each niche, help me assess:

– Audience size (small/medium/large—where do they gather?)

– Competition (how saturated? Any major players?)

– My fit (rate my current skills/passion for each one)

3. Selection Rationale: Recommend the best niche for me, and explain why.

4. Market Gap Analysis: Identify at least 3 content gaps or unmet needs.

5. Gap-Filling Strategies: Share 3 ways I can fill those gaps using my background or voice.

6. (Optional) Validation Ideas: Recommend 2 simple ways to test if the niche has real potential.

Ask me questions if you have.”

Paste that into ChatGPT, answer the questions it asks, and you’ll have a clearer picture of your path forward—without shelling out another dollar.

Thank me later! ;p

Want to See How Other Freelancers Use AI?

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We dive into real-life stories of creatives using AI to unlock clarity, move faster, and find their groove—without wasting time or money.

That’s it from me.

Hope this helps you break out of the niche-finding maze.

Have a brilliant hump day—and don’t forget, clarity’s just one smart prompt away.

Talk soon and stay grounded,

Margaret

Host, Article & Design Podcast

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