
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Since 2008, he's been supporting his family with his many online businesses, and he's been openly sharing his wins, his losses, and all the lessons in between with the community of energetic but humble entrepreneurs who follow him. Self-proclaimed "crash test dummy of online business", you'll learn about building authority online, email marketing, building a team and outsourcing, content marketing, podcasting, search engine optimization, niche sites, social media strategies, how to get more traffic, creating online courses, affiliate marketing, and productivity tips so that you create something amazing without burning yourself out. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts and solo shows from Pat you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.
Latest episodes

18 snips
Mar 15, 2024 • 13min
SPI 768: Ditch the D Word—"Discounts"
Explore the impact of pricing strategies on business success and the shift from discounts to valuing products. Learn about creating urgency through time scarcity and cohort models for digital courses. Discover effective pricing strategies for successful product launches without relying on discounts.

26 snips
Mar 13, 2024 • 40min
SPI 767: The Honest YouTube Journey with Aprilynne Alter
Discover the changing strategies for success on YouTube with insights from up-and-coming creator Aprilynne Alter. Explore video creation techniques, branding, and analytics for maximum growth. Uncover the secrets behind modern viral videos, from titles and thumbnails to quality versus quantity. Dive into the evolving landscape of content creation on YouTube and learn the importance of packaging, data analysis, and channel growth.

12 snips
Mar 8, 2024 • 22min
SPI 766: How to Monetize Your Niche Podcast with Lauren Popish
Learn how to monetize your niche podcast with expert insights from Lauren Popish. Discover various strategies such as affiliate marketing, listener donations, and premium content. Explore the challenges indie podcasters face in monetization and the importance of building trust with your audience.

20 snips
Mar 6, 2024 • 39min
SPI 765: The Path to Success without Burnout with Cal Newport
Discover the lost art of productivity to avoid burnout with author Cal Newport. Learn how historical figures managed their time effectively and apply three principles for accomplishing more: do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and focus on quality. Dive into the shift from hustle culture to slow progress, prioritize quality over quantity, and elevate taste in creative work.

Mar 1, 2024 • 26min
SPI 764: How to Build Habits for Success with Julie DeLucca-Collins
Learn how to build habits for success with Julie DeLucca-Collins and Linda Fogg-Phillips. Discover the ABC method for behavior change and the Maui habit. Dive into the transformative power of Tiny Habits and the importance of positive emotions in habit formation. Explore shifting mindset through positive habits and building sustainable habits for confidence and success.

11 snips
Feb 28, 2024 • 40min
SPI 763: Optimizing Your Online Courses and Community with Ashley Gore
Learn how to optimize online courses for better completion rates and revenue with Ashley Gore. Discover the importance of community-powered courses, asynchronous accelerators, and efficient curriculum design. Dive into strategies for creating engaging online learning experiences and updating course content for student success.

75 snips
Feb 23, 2024 • 22min
SPI 762: How to Create More Content with David Ziembicki
Learn how to create and repurpose content like top influencers Gary Vee and Amy Porterfield. Discover tools like Descript and Canva to streamline production. Dive into strategies for efficient content creation and distribution on social media platforms.

56 snips
Feb 21, 2024 • 39min
SPI 761: The Best Communication Tips for Creators with Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer Prize winner Charles Duhigg shares communication tips for creators, focusing on connecting with audiences, negotiating quietly, and mastering techniques like active listening and vulnerability. He emphasizes the power of authenticity in brand building and continuous improvement in communication skills.

9 snips
Feb 16, 2024 • 18min
SPI 760: Series Marketing is Serious Marketing
Podcaster shares strategy for gaining more subscribers, emphasizing the importance of creating series and delivering consistent, connected content. Explores the impact, benefits, and strategies of series marketing in content creation, using examples like Product Launch Formula and Pokemon 151 challenge series. Compares series marketing to Netflix series and sports seasons, highlighting the power of captivating storytelling and keeping audiences hooked.

70 snips
Feb 14, 2024 • 46min
SPI 759: AI-ify Your Business with Rick Mulready
Entrepreneur and AI expert Rick Mulready joins the show to discuss how to AI-ify your business, including the APPTT framework and creating ChatGPT prompts. They also explore AI video editing tools like Opus Clip and the value of Rick's YouTube channel and newsletter. Check out RickMulready.com for more AI strategies.