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Oct 8, 2025
Pat Flynn, an entrepreneur and author, shares his journey in building passive income streams. He reflects on his first business after a layoff and defines success as the freedom to choose how he spends his time. Pat discusses his passion for Pokémon, the explosive growth of his YouTube channel, and various monetization strategies beyond ads. He emphasizes the importance of quality content over frequency and offers insights into parenting that prioritize financial literacy and non-entitlement. Lastly, he highlights the value of experiences over material possessions.
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From Laid Off To Passive Revenue
- Pat's first online business helped architects pass a certification after he was laid off.
- He turned it into a largely untouched passive income stream that still earns thousands monthly.
Success Is Freedom To Choose
- Pat defines success as doing what you want, when you want, with who you want.
- For him that means walking his kids to school and having the freedom to choose daily rhythms.
Pokémon Channel Born From Family
- Pat got into Pokémon through his kids and became active in the community before creating content.
- In under a year his Deep Pocket Monster channel hit 100k subscribers and now earns consistent five-figure months.
