How to Share Your Industry Knowledge With Others

If you’ve been working in one industry for a long time, then you likely have accumulated a lot of highly specific knowledge. There are always new people starting in your industry. Why not find ways to share with them what you have learned over the years?

Write a Book

One of the most obvious routes is writing a book. Through a book, you can tell your story, outline the knowledge you have gained, and essentially instruct others how to do what you did. One thing to keep in mind is that writing a book is hard work. As you get started, you should identify what your main goal is. What is it you want to say? It can be helpful if you have a specific audience in mind. Next, you should plan out the content of your book. With a thorough outline, it will be much easier to write your book. When you reach the writing stage, you can do the work yourself, but you can also work with a ghostwriter to help the process. Finally, you’ll need a plan for marketing your book and then your knowledge can be introduced to the world.

Start a Podcast

If you are looking for a quicker means of imparting your knowledge, then perhaps you should consider creating a podcast. With a podcast, you simply need to say everything you have learned. Additionally, you can spread out your knowledge of several episodes. It can become an ongoing project where you regularly discuss aspects of the industry you have worked in. More than 70 percent of people say they listen to podcasts to learn new things. It’s an easy way to consume information and it will allow you to reach a very wide audience.

Create a YouTube Channel

Much like a podcast, having a YouTube channel allows you to continually produce content based on your industry knowledge. The main difference is you will have video in addition to your voice. This format can be very helpful if you need to demonstrate certain skills or tasks related to your business. It’s also a great way to show more of your personality and make connections with your audience. Starting a YouTube channel is fairly simple.

 Join the “in crowd” and consider creating a TikTok channel

PreCOVID Tiktok was thought to be the domain of the young -but that is no longer the truth. As a storytelling tool, it can be a great way to promote, share and collaborate. While individuals often center on themes and audio clips to lip sync too. Commercial enterprises and use the source a 30 sec – 3 min video clips. TikTok for Business is a fresh way to promote your Youtube, Podcast, or product reviews, and get some exposure to folks you otherwise might not have access too.

Sharing your industry knowledge is a great way to leave a legacy. You can help others on their journey and create a better experience for them. All you have to do is find the right format for sharing your knowledge.

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