I’m in the middle of a big decision and could really use outside thoughts. Two months ago, I niched down into helping podcasters by editing short-form content. but as AI tools get better and cheaper, I’m starting to feel like this service is quickly becoming a commodity …and that’s not a position I want to be in long term. Because of that, I’m considering shifting my model toward helping larger content creators launch and operate paid Skool communities. The idea is that instead of selling edits, I’d be directly involved in the bottom line But Here’s the problem: This pivot feels like I’m giving up too early on something I just started. It feels uncomfortably close to shiny object syndrome …something most successful founders warn against. At the same time, staying in a model I don’t believe in also feels wrong. I’ve decided that by the end of this week, I’ll commit to one direction and stick with it for the next five years, no pivots, no bouncing around …just consistency and execution. That’s why this feels heavy and important to me. Remember I asked for help … I meant feedback from veterans business owners… How do you distinguish between a strategic pivot and quitting too soon? And is this something you would do… Appreciate any honest input.

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Hi everyone, nice to meet you all.I’m Afeef, an ESL trainer and the author of the book "Finding My True Voice". I’ve been dreaming of starting a podcast for a long time, and finally, I’ve taken the first step. I’ve got my mic, a minimal setup, and a lot of passion to begin this journey. My podcast is called Anyone Can Speak English. The core idea behind it is very simple: language doesn’t have to be complicated. I strongly believe English became difficult only because it was taught in a complex way. So I designed my own method called Passion-Powered Learning, where I’ve replaced confusing grammar terms with simple, everyday words that anyone can understand. All I want to do is create passion inside people to learn English. I believe creating that passion is the first step. Once people realize that English is actually simple, confidence follows naturally. Through this podcast, I aim to make English feel easy, friendly, and possible for everyone. I would truly appreciate your guidance, suggestions, and feedback on how to grow my audience and improve as a podcaster. Excited to learn from this amazing community. Thanks a lot for having me here

Hey Everyone! I’m currently undertaking a project to better understand the podcast industry from a business owner’s perspective and kindly @Skylar Bytendorp allowed me to post this here! I’m hoping to do a few anonymous interviews for this and I'd love to get your perspective as a podcaster! I promise to keep the interviews short and sweet as I can imagine you're all very busy! Would any of you be interested in taking part in this? It'll be for 15 minutes. Thank you in advance to you all! :)