The “Niche Overlap Matrix” Prompt
Focusing on a single niche often leads to hitting walls of sameness. You’ve probably seen it—audiences saturated with the same products, the same messages, the same stale strategies.
That’s not where breakthroughs happen. To break free, you need a fresh perspective. By finding intersections between niches, you open doors to opportunities others miss entirely. This is where your AI becomes an invaluable partner, helping you uncover and map these overlaps with precision.
Core Idea
Identify where two (or more) niches overlap to create a “white space” that few entrepreneurs have explored. This reveals unexpected products, services, or angles.
Prompt Outline
1. Step 1: Provide a list of 3 to 5 niches you’re interested in, or are already in (e.g., “fitness, homeschooling, sustainable living, personal finance, AI tools”).
2. Step 2: Ask the AI to generate a matrix/table of all possible pairings or triplings of these niches.
3. Step 3: For each niche combination, request:
o Potential audience demographics
o Pain points or unserved needs (i.e., the “white space”)
o Potential product or service ideas
o A marketing hook or angle
Example Prompt
“You are an AI specialized in identifying hidden opportunities in online niches. I have the following areas of interest: [List of 3-5 niches]. Construct a matrix of every combination of these niches. For each combination, describe:
1. The unique audience that would find this overlap compelling,
2. The main pain points or unsatisfied needs they face,
3. At least two product or service opportunities that directly address those needs,
4. A one-sentence marketing hook that would speak to that specific group.
Then, highlight which combinations are least competitive online and estimate potential profitability.”
Why It’s Powerful
It systematically reveals cross-niche business ideas that are often unexplored. By stacking niche topics, you can find entirely new audiences who have rare or unaddressed needs.