After Learning a Skill — What Next?
One of the most common pieces of advice people give today is,
“Go and learn a skill.”
You hear it everywhere:
“Go learn this.”
“Go learn that.”
But here’s the big question — after learning all these skills, what next?
That’s exactly what I’m about to share with you in this short epistle.
The Reality of Today’s World
The new normal in today’s world is to master as many skills as possible.
Some people even say, “Don’t rely on your certificate alone — go and learn a skill.”
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with learning a skill.
But gaining competence without knowing how to monetize that skill can be frustrating and discouraging.
I see many young people acquire skills without a clear understanding of how to turn them into income.
If you fall into this category, don’t worry — I’ll share some practical insights that can guide you toward your next financial breakthrough.
Follow me as I walk you through the process.
The Three Things Every Business Needs
Every business organization — regardless of its size or industry — survives on three key objectives:
- To make more money.
- To save and reduce overhead costs.
- To protect the organization’s resources.
That’s it. These are the lifelines of every business.
Now, here’s the truth:
👉 Any skill or service you offer must help a business solve at least one of these three problems.
If your skill doesn’t address any of these points, you’re not yet a freelancer — you’re just a learner.
You may need to go back to the drawing board and rethink your strategy.
How to Monetize Your Skill
Once you’ve identified what your skill can do for businesses, the next step is research.
Find out which organizations might need your service.
There are millions of businesses out there — you just need to position yourself as an expert in what you do.
Identify and reach out to the right people — the CEO, CFO, CTO, COO OR CHRO — and explain clearly what you do and how your skill can help them achieve their goals.
Before approaching them, make sure you have your profile and portfolio ready.
That’s what they want to see. Nobody wants to spend time with someone who has nothing tangible to offer.
And most importantly — be confident in yourself.
When you present yourself well, you’ll start getting offers and opportunities.
Choose the ones that will benefit you — whether immediately or in the long term.
And don’t forget this golden truth:
They need you — but you need them more.
Final Thoughts
I’ll rest my case here.
My name is Olamilekan K. Adeshina.
I show people the secrets to making massive sales by leveraging social media marketing.
Founder, OHELAY TECHNOLOGY
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Till I show up for you again —
Live your best life.
Thank you.
Cheers.