How to create a niche that evolves with you (Instead of trapping you)
Traditional advice tells creators to "pick a niche and stick to it." But after building multiple 8-figure businesses across different industries, I've discovered that successful niches aren't rigid boxes - they're evolving ecosystems. Here's how to create a niche that grows with you, backed by real examples and practical strategies.
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I used to believe the lie.
You know the one: "Pick a niche and stick to it forever."
I remember sitting in my Vancouver apartment, staring at poor engagement on my third failed business attempt, wondering why nothing seemed to click. I had followed all the "rules" - chose a specific niche (makeup), targeted a clear audience, created consistent content.
But something felt off. Suffocating. Like I was trying to stuff myself into a box that was getting smaller by the day.
Here's what nobody tells you about niches: They're meant to evolve.
After building 10+ businesses (some went nowhere, some hit 8-figures), I've learned that successful niches aren't prison cells - they're living, breathing ecosystems that grow with you.
The problem with "pick one thing and stick to it" lies in its restrictive nature.
Especially for people who are:
- Multifaceted
- Constantly evolving
- Looking to create fulfillment through alignment with their authentic selves.
“Focus on one thing” is only good advice if that one thing is a big, juicy, meaningful goal that requires you to focus on many interests, and skills, and experiences to achieve.
Let me show you how this works.
The evolution myth vs. reality
Most creators think they have two options:
- Stay rigidly focused in one tiny niche forever
- Bounce randomly between different interests
But there's a third way: strategic evolution.
Look at the creators who've built lasting impact:
- Ryan Holiday didn't just stick to "stoicism" - he expanded from ancient philosophy to modern leadership to publishing
- Ali Abdaal didn't just do "study tips" - he grew from med school advice to productivity to creator education
- Tim Ferriss didn't just write about "4-hour work weeks" - he evolved into peak performance and investing
The secret? They didn't change their core focus - they expanded their impact radius.
The 3-layer niche evolution framework
Here's how to build an evolving niche that grows with you:
- Your core foundation
- Your fundamental perspective
- The primary problem you solve
- Your unique approach
For example: My core is helping creators find clarity and direction.
If you want a deep dive into how to create your unique perspective, I've created one here.
- Your growth zones
- Natural expansion areas
- Audience demand signals
- Your developing expertise
For example: As creators gain clarity, they naturally want monetization strategies.
For a deep dive into attracting your ideal audience, check out my breakdown here.
- Your future vision
- Long-term category potential
- Market evolution predictions
- Your ultimate impact goal
For example: Building Nicheology into a complete creator development ecosystem.
For a deep dive into validating your niche before going all in, I've created one for you here.
Your implementation guide
Here's how to apply this to your niche:
- Write down how you can evolve
- List your current skills and interests
- Identify logical progression paths
- Note audience "next step" requests
- Connect the dots
- Link new topics back to your core
- Build natural transition bridges
- Maintain message consistency
- Test before expanding
- Run small content experiments
- Gauge audience response
- Measure engagement shifts
The revolution mindset
Stop thinking of your niche as a box to fit into.
Start seeing it as a foundation to build upon.
Your niche isn't your prison - it's your launching pad.
Putting this into practice
Complete this quick exercise:
- Write down your current niche focus
- List 3 natural "next step" topics your audience asks about
- Create one piece of content that bridges your current focus to one expansion area
Share your insights with me on LinkedIn - I'd love to see how you're evolving.
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