Nir Eyal, an expert on focus and attention, joins his business partner Matt Gartland to explore how to reclaim control over time in a distraction-filled world. They discuss actionable strategies from Eyal's book 'Indistractable', emphasizing the importance of willpower, accountability, and effective weekly planning. The conversation dives into aligning daily activities with personal values and the balance between strategic planning and reactive tasks. Packed with insights, they make the case for planned spontaneity as a tool for productivity.

#670 Many people now face the same reality I encountered during the 2008 recession. Freshly laid off from a dream architecture job, I realized that building a business would be my only shot at taking control of my future! You see, times of great disruption are a chance for new ideas to come to the fore. That's precisely the topic of today's roundtable chat with Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer and SPI CEO Matt Gartland. Together we tackle everything from taking initial steps like defining your version of success to time management and sustainable business growth. We share the tools and resources that have an outsized effect on how we work nowadays and much more. Our show is proud to join the Entrepreneur Podcast Network and this is the first in a series of quarterly discussions meant to provide actionable tips to help you secure your financial well-being. Listen in and stay tuned for the exciting episodes ahead! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session670.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WATCH▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube***EPISODE DESCRIPTIONPat Flynn is the founder of Smart Passive Income as well as a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, and startup advisor. Matt Gartland is the CEO of Smart Passive Income and a servant leader whose greatest joy comes from empowering other leaders, teams, and organizations to achieve their potential through sustainable growth.Smart Passive Income is a trailblazer in the entrepreneurial space, developing state-of-the-art content, training, and resources to help you launch and grow your online business.In this episode, you’ll learn how SPI leverages its team, how to make your first hire as a creator, how to create a tiered membership, and why community is the next evolution of online courses.Full transcript and show notesListen to episode #22 with Matt and PatLearn more about Smart Passive IncomeLearn more about SPI ProLearn more about The LabFollow Pat Flynn on Twitter / Instagram / YouTube***TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Why Is Community So Hot Right Now01:02 - THIS Is The Problem With Online Courses01:55 - What You Will Learn Today02:33 - People Are Craving Experiences to Learn Together04:11 - The Team Behind Smart Passive Income (SPI)09:46 - Hiring And Delegating Is GREAT For Mental Health10:53 - The Creators You Love Have Robust Teams Behind Them12:35 - Hiring And Managing Is A Whole Different Skill Set14:32 - How Creators Should Think About Their 1st Hire17:18 - Should Your 1st Hire Be An Editor?21:22 - How to Validate and Create a Tiered Membership Program28:23 - How Jay Structured The Creator Science Lab Membership29:34 - Guarding Your Time and Access To You34:36 - THIS is the Future of Online Courses36:44 - It’s NOT too Late to Get Started40:54 - Pat Flynn Was Wrong About Email***RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ Creator Economy Predictions with John Lee Dumas***WHEN YOU'RE READY📬 Creator Science Newsletter🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system)🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community)🧞‍♂️ Get a Personalized Offer***CONNECT🐦 Connect on Twitter📸 Connect on Instagram💼 Connect on LinkedIn📹 Subscribe on YouTube***SPONSORS💼 View all sponsors and offers***SAY THANKS💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

In this engaging discussion, Natalie Franke, Head of Marketing at Flodesk, and community-building expert Matt Gartland share insights on the power of small communities. They explore how personal connections can often yield a more significant impact than large audiences. The duo emphasizes collaboration over competition, and strategies for fostering meaningful relationships in online spaces. They also touch on the importance of diverse perspectives in community-led growth and recommend books that inspire creativity and well-being.

Join Matt Gartland, a strategic partner shaping future developments, and Caleb Wojcik, a key contributor adapting team roles, as they share exciting updates. They discuss significant changes in their organization, focusing on new leadership roles and community building. The duo reminisces about the evolution of multimedia storytelling and the lessons learned from past projects, including a failed iPad app. Their engaging chat highlights the importance of adaptability and collaboration in the ever-changing landscape of online content creation.

Join industry experts Todd Henry, a creativity and productivity author, Jason Feifer, the editor of Entrepreneur magazine, and Matt Gartland, a digital marketing entrepreneur, for a lively roundtable discussion. They tackle the significance of authenticity and bravery in business. Expect insights on evolving podcasting landscapes, the importance of building audience connections, and the challenges of book publishing. They share how rebranding can foster deeper engagement and reflect on the necessity of embracing change for lasting success.

#696 When you agree to disagree with someone, you're just avoiding the issue. But there's a better and more productive way to handle conflict. At SPI, we disagree and commit. My great friend and business partner, Matt Gartland, taught me this when we started working together. It's been an absolute game-changer ever since! In this episode, I explore the benefits of this powerful mindset and share the methods we use to implement it. That said, this approach felt counterintuitive at first. If you're anything like me, you prefer to avoid endless fighting. Agreeing to disagree is the civilized way to move on, right? But does that ever solve anything? In fact, many of our most popular products wouldn't exist if we didn't commit despite having doubts. Our fantastic Unstuck newsletter is just one example. So listen in on today's session to learn how to use this mindset shift for incredible results! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session696.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pat Flynn, a successful podcaster and author known for his work on SmartPassiveIncome.com, joins Matt Gartland, an entrepreneur and CEO of SPI Media, to tackle self-doubt in entrepreneurship. They discuss mindset shifts that can combat impostor syndrome and share three daily questions to build confidence. The duo emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort for growth, building connections, and reframing challenges as opportunities. Listeners will find valuable insights on proactive value creation and the significance of community support.

Matt Gartland, CEO of Smart Passive Income, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of having a clear vision for your web design business. They explore the distinction between vision and goals, the challenges and rewards of transforming a business, and the process of creating a web design course and coaching program. They reflect on job, business, or exit strategies and encourage listener engagement.

Editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, Jason Feifer, digital marketing expert Terry Rice, and co-founder of SPI Media, Matt Gartland, join the host for a roundtable discussion on finding fulfillment and success in the creator economy middle class. They emphasize the importance of defining your own version of success, share impactful tools, and highlight the significance of mental health and community. The speakers also discuss the success of a recent Pokemon event and the relevance of diverse opinions in entrepreneurship.