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
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Feb 9, 2024 • 18min
SPI 758: 750,000 Subscribers! (How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going)
Learn how to build trust and engage an audience on YouTube. Discover the importance of authenticity, transparency, and relationship-building. Explore the process of establishing a strong reputation and valuing integrity in the creator economy. Understand the significance of audience communication for business growth. Find out the speaker's plans for the future, including investing in the channel and building a strong community.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 47min
SPI 757: The Creator Network Literally Grows Your Email List
Discover the game-changing Creator Network that allows you to stop competing and start collaborating with other creators. Learn about building an email list from scratch and monetizing your reach. Find out how to bypass social media algorithms and supercharge your newsletter growth. Hear about the challenges faced by ConvertKit in the early years and the importance of finding the right partners. Explore the benefits of investing in the ConvertKit Creator Network and their mission to help creators earn a living.
Feb 2, 2024 • 12min
SPI 756: Nervous Much? Me Too.
The podcast discusses the host's experience with nervousness and how they have learned to deal with it. They emphasize the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone, embracing discomfort, and reframing nervousness as excitement. They also talk about leveraging live streams for business success and the importance of connecting with others on a human level.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 48min
SPI 755: The Secrets to Launching a Million-Dollar Business with Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan, author of 'Million Dollar Weekend', joins to talk about starting a business from scratch, overcoming fears, and achieving financial success. They also discuss launching a community, facing fears, and starting a business that excites you. The compliment challenge with a chance to win a Chipotle gift card is introduced.
Jan 26, 2024 • 26min
SPI 754: How to Serve Other Languages and Grow Your Business with Anne Truran
Anne Truran, founder of Together Language, shares strategies for serving non-English speakers in education and beyond. Explore the untapped market potential, challenges faced by non-English speakers, and the value of building relationships. Learn how to expand services to other languages and strategies for reaching speakers of other languages to grow your business impact.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 32min
SPI 753: Working with an Executive Assistant for 10 Years—What Did We Learn?
Jess Lindgren, an incredible executive assistant, and the host reflect on their 10-year partnership and discuss the benefits of working with an executive assistant and building a community. They also highlight the importance of the assistant's role in the success of the business and provide insights into their expanding responsibilities. Additionally, they emphasize the significance of showing support and appreciation for administrative professionals.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 22min
SPI 752: How to Convert Followers into Customers with Jeff Gargas
Learn how to convert followers into customers without being salesy; the importance of making money for your business; creating clear pathways from free content to purchase points; creating clear pathways and funnels for customers.
Jan 17, 2024 • 54min
SPI 751: Matt and Pat Talk about the Future of SPI
SPI CEO Matt Gartland and host Pat discuss the future of SPI, including plans to expand the EIR program and introduce something game-changing in the small business space. They also talk about the evolution of the business, the importance of community, and their commitment to diversity and mentoring. The podcast ends with reflections on their own journey and a promotion of SPI Pro for established businesses.
Jan 12, 2024 • 13min
SPI 750: Why You Have to Bring People Together
The podcast explores the impact of personalized video feeds on community conversations and the loneliness epidemic. It emphasizes the importance of bringing people together and building a community for shared experiences and connection.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 49min
SPI 749: The Roadmap to Your Million-Dollar Business This Year with Ryan Moran
Ryan Moran, an ecommerce entrepreneur, shares his playbook for building a million-dollar business by leveraging a small audience and engaging superfans. He discusses the value of building a community, email list strategies, marketing before product release, and involving the audience in the product journey. The chapter also explores his business journey, including selling a company for $16 million and the importance of authenticity in product creation.
