Matt - I agree with you 100%. My issue is that the Microsoft Access community is tiny compared to the number of people who need Word and Excel training, even just basic stuff. As a business owner, I've got to balance what I love doing (Access, which I never run out of material for) against the reality that I could generate a lot more revenue if I grabbed even a small slice of the much bigger Excel and Word pie.

Back when I released my Word and Excel training around 2007 - 2010, I sold probably five times as many of those tutorials compared to Access. But since far fewer people offer Access training, I ended up with a much larger percentage of a much smaller market. So that's always been the tradeoff.

I know there's a lot of demand out there too for more advanced Excel and Word topics like VBA, which not a lot of people seem to cover well online. That's part of why I put out this survey. I realize it's going to be skewed because most of the people responding are already Access users, but if even a small fraction of my base is interested in Excel or Word, then not only would I reach them, but it could expand into the much broader community too.

That said, I'm still more interested in Access-related topics. Things like taking your Access database and making a Power Apps front-end for it, or diving deeper into SQL Server training. So I'm not stopping Access training at all. I'm just casting a wide net to see what people want, and trying to figure out if maybe I should dedicate one day a week to something outside of Access.

I understand your need to balance what's right for your business with the needs of your family.

However, I've found that knowing what you're best at and where your passion lies often leads to the most fulfilling work. Your passion for programming and Access, for example, is what makes you an exceptional instructor.

Years ago, my company ventured into new markets with different products. While we did generate some revenue, the effort took away from our core business. We eventually decided to return to what we did best. We sacrificed some revenue, but we were all happier with a lot less stress.

Yeah, I think that's part of why I've been dragging my feet on finishing Developer 52. I don't really like class modules. I've almost never use them myself and honestly don't think they're necessary in Access. They can do some cool things once you learn them, but are they essential? Not at all. People want to see them, though, so I know I have to get that lesson finished.

But to be honest, Joe, I'm just not enjoying making those videos, so I keep putting them off.

I actually do enjoy teaching Word and Excel, and I like teaching the basics to beginners. There's nothing better than seeing that light bulb go on for someone who just figured out how to set margins for the first time. Well, I don't actually see it... but I imagine it when I read their feedback. :)

So I might take a break now and then to make some Word or Excel content. I wouldn't want to do it full-time, but as a side project it could be fun. Even though I love Access, I can't only do Access videos forever - otherwise I'd burn out, and that helps no one.

Richard When you do finish the lessons on Class Modules remember to add them to Developer 51, not 52. LOL

See, I don't even know what number I'm on lol.