The Root of All Success with The Real Jason Duncan 334: The Online Business Truth No One Tells You ft. Pat Flynn
What if losing your job became the moment that unlocked your greatest success?
In this special episode, Jason Duncan sits down with Pat Flynn, legendary creator of Smart Passive Income, author, speaker, and one of the most influential online entrepreneurs of the past decade. Pat’s story is the definition of resilience — from getting laid off as an architect in 2008… to building multiple successful online businesses, inspiring millions, and becoming a true pioneer in digital entrepreneurship.
Inside this conversation, Jason and Pat go deep on:
🔥 How Pat built his first online business after hitting rock bottom
🔥 The truth about “passive income” and why most people misunderstand it
🔥 How to validate ideas, find your niche, and turn your skills into income
🔥 Why transparency transformed his brand and built lifelong superfans
🔥 The exact mindset shifts that separate successful creators from everyone else
🔥 Affiliate marketing, content platforms, and how to build an audience that buys
Pat also breaks down his books, his business philosophy, and what he wishes every aspiring entrepreneur understood before starting.
If you want the real story behind online business — without the hype or shortcuts — this episode is a masterclass.
🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode now. Hear how Pat Flynn built a career that changed millions of lives.
Who is Pat Flynn?
Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts, which have earned a combined total of over 80 million downloads, multiple awards, and features in publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. He is also an advisor to ConvertKit, Circle, and several other companies in the digital marketing arena.
Pat Flynn’s Website Link: www.patflynn.com and www.smartpassiveincome.com
Pat Flynn’s Social Media Link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/smartpassiveincome
https://www.instagram.com/patflynn/
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