HELP - How to Select A Local Niche

I like to use the search button ....

http://www.warriorforum.com/offline-...o-further.html

hint: Look for niches that have a high transaction value.

I'd start the idea process with yourself...

In a past life were you in a business that's local? Or did you go to college for something that relates to local? Or do you have a passion for something that translates to a local industry?

If you used to be a landscaper for instance then that gives you some confidence and knowledge in talking to folks in that industry.

When I picked my local niche years ago I picked Dental because I used to be in the Dental industry in a previous life, so I knew the lingo and the problems Dentists face in trying to grow their practice.

Or course if you don't have an background or interest in a local industry or the only one you can think of that's a fit would not be profitable, it's back to the drawing board. But starting with something you know and are passionate about, if it would be profitable is a good place to start.

2 industries I have often thought about recommending to all the local search consultants I do training for are solar and home security.

Why???

They aren't as saturated with local search consultants as the usual suspects like Dentists, plumbers and attorneys. Yet I think have fairly high tickets services/products. And I know in the affiliate space home security used to pay unusually high commish so I assume they have money for marketing.

So just a couple ideas...