Turn a hobby into a business

There’s the old saying that a person should “do what they love and money will follow,” the implication being that if you love what you do, you’ll put forth a better effort and money in the form of profit will surely be the reward. You do know there’s no guarantee with that way of thinking, right? Not every hobby is a great business idea but some might be.

You’re still going to have to work it, market it, bring in new customers, sweat the bottom line, and work your fingers to the bone. No surprise there. That’s the case with any business. And there’s no doubt that, all other things being equal, being interested in the topic you’re building a business around is easier than dealing in something you’re ambivalent about – or worse – disinterested.