#181 - Niche Audiences
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CONSUMER TRENDS (Part 9/10) 
Welcome to the ninth installment in a 10-episode arc where I'm breaking down the biggest consumer trends we're seeing right now, with a particular focus on how they're going to affect our industry. Today I'm sharing ideas from some of my favorite thought leaders: Chris Anderson, Seth Godin, and Kevin Kelly. We're talking about how to niche down and serve a specific audience, and why that might just be your path to success moving forward. 
FURTHER READING: 
The Long Tail by Chris Anderson - BUY IT HERE
Unleashing the Ideavirus by Seth Godin - BUY IT HERE
What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly - BUY IT HERE
The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly - BUY IT HERE
1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly - READ IT FOR FREE
 
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