The Side Hustle Show 675: Rating 10 Popular Passive Income Ideas with Pat Flynn
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Jun 2, 2025 
Pat Flynn, the mastermind behind Smart Passive Income and author of 'Lean Learning,' dives into the world of passive income ideas. He rates ten popular strategies, revealing which are worth pursuing and which to avoid. The conversation highlights shifts in blogging toward newsletters, the importance of personal branding, and unique income ideas for busy homeowners. From innovative community ventures to leveraging AI in content creation, Pat shares practical insights and real-world success stories for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Book Writing as Marketing Tool
- Writing a book takes a long time and generally yields low direct revenue.
- Use books primarily as a marketing tool leading to other income like courses or speaking gigs.
Make Online Courses Niche & Unique
- Online courses require niches or unique positioning to succeed in today's market.
- Use AI tools to streamline creation but focus on adding personality or community for better results.
Blogging Now Harder Than Ever
- Blogging is much harder now due to search engine changes and competition.
- Consider shifting to newsletters or platforms where people consume text content more actively, like email.
