Review of Niching Up
Posted: 04 Jan 2024, 02:10
[Following is a volunteer review of "Niching Up" by Chris Dreyer.]
"Niching Up" by Chris Dreyer is a valuable book that walks us through the concept of business niching, explaining the advantages, disadvantages, and practical insights for entrepreneurs.
Dreyer shares his journey in the digital marketing field, initially providing SEO services to a wide range of clients. However, he later made a strategic shift to niching, focusing specifically on assisting personal injury attorneys in securing top rankings on Google's first page. A humorous story from his early days involves suggesting a creative solution to a double chin problem—growing a beard instead of opting for surgery.
What distinguishes this book is its unique approach. Instead of starting with the benefits, Dreyer dives into the potential drawbacks of niching in the first chapter. This unexpected strategy grabs the reader's attention, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the subject.
Each subsequent chapter delves into specific benefits and aspects of niching, drawing examples from Dreyer's own experiences. The book covers various aspects of niching, including awareness, expertise, pricing, conversions, relationships, referrals, and efficiency. The author draws parallels from his own life to explain all the aspects with stories and examples.
What I liked about the book is it’s a short and to-the-point reading. It contains lots of valuable insights to learn from. The storytelling that the author has used is engaging and relatable. The stories that he shares from Star Wars, Loki, etc. are really interesting analogies to make, to say the least. The geek in me loves hearing such stories.
While there are no specific criticisms of the book, the only wish expressed is for it to have been available earlier. As a freelancer and solopreneur, I would have loved to grasp these insights sooner.
I would give "Niching Up", 5 out of 5 stars.
I have given it 5 stars, as there is nothing to dislike about the book and everything to gain from reading this book. It serves as an invaluable resource for individuals in business or freelancing. It offers an in-depth look at niching and all there is to know about it.
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Niching Up
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"Niching Up" by Chris Dreyer is a valuable book that walks us through the concept of business niching, explaining the advantages, disadvantages, and practical insights for entrepreneurs.
Dreyer shares his journey in the digital marketing field, initially providing SEO services to a wide range of clients. However, he later made a strategic shift to niching, focusing specifically on assisting personal injury attorneys in securing top rankings on Google's first page. A humorous story from his early days involves suggesting a creative solution to a double chin problem—growing a beard instead of opting for surgery.
What distinguishes this book is its unique approach. Instead of starting with the benefits, Dreyer dives into the potential drawbacks of niching in the first chapter. This unexpected strategy grabs the reader's attention, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the subject.
Each subsequent chapter delves into specific benefits and aspects of niching, drawing examples from Dreyer's own experiences. The book covers various aspects of niching, including awareness, expertise, pricing, conversions, relationships, referrals, and efficiency. The author draws parallels from his own life to explain all the aspects with stories and examples.
What I liked about the book is it’s a short and to-the-point reading. It contains lots of valuable insights to learn from. The storytelling that the author has used is engaging and relatable. The stories that he shares from Star Wars, Loki, etc. are really interesting analogies to make, to say the least. The geek in me loves hearing such stories.
While there are no specific criticisms of the book, the only wish expressed is for it to have been available earlier. As a freelancer and solopreneur, I would have loved to grasp these insights sooner.
I would give "Niching Up", 5 out of 5 stars.
I have given it 5 stars, as there is nothing to dislike about the book and everything to gain from reading this book. It serves as an invaluable resource for individuals in business or freelancing. It offers an in-depth look at niching and all there is to know about it.
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Niching Up
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon