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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

918 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.3K ratings

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.


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Episodes

SPI 803: From Shy to Shine—How to Be Great on Camera or on a Podcast with Kim Rittberg

July 17, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

#803 "Just be yourself!" People dole out this kind of advice as if being on camera is the easiest thing in the world. But if you've ever been a guest on someone's podcast or had the chance to appear on TV, you understand how nerve-wracking these situations can be. So, how do you put your best foot forward and show up on another person's platform with confidence? To help us, I have Kim Rittberg joining me today. She is an award-winning digital marketer with over twenty years of media...

SPI 802: A Reaction to ConvertKit's BOLD Business Moves

July 12, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

#802 The creator economy is bigger than ever but also more complex than it used to be. That said, this ConvertKit update is the perfect example of a brand continuing to evolve and keep up with out needs. As a long-time user and advisor for the company, I'm excited to see what's next! You might have heard, but ConvertKit is rebranding to Kit. This is more than just a name change, though. They're launching an app store to supercharge how we use their platform. Kit will also come with ...

SPI 801: How to Win at Podcasting in 2024 with Alban Brooke of Buzzsprout

July 10, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

#801 With data showing there are over four million podcasts out there, does it still make sense to start your own show? Well, it also turns out there are only about four hundred thousand podcasts regularly publishing new episodes. If you niche down, there might be no one talking about the topic you'd like to cover! So how do you launch a show around your interests and attract an audience of engaged listeners? Today's guest, Alban Brooke, is here to uncover the data and reveal the be...

SPI 800: Time Is Accelerating (And This Is How I Feel)

July 05, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

#800 People know me for the online business advice, but I don't often talk about what happens at home. That said, balancing work and family life is crucial for sustainable success as an entrepreneur. For this milestone episode, I want to offer a glimpse at the Flynn household and my role as a father and husband. Like me, I know many in the Smart Passive Income Podcast audience are parents. That's why I think you'll resonate with what I share as you listen in on today's session! My s...

SPI 799: Building a Business WITH a 9 to 5 Job with Eric Chou

July 03, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

#799 Is it possible to build a business while working a traditional job? How do you know when it's time to go all-in on your side gig, and what are the things to consider before taking the leap? Also, what about growing a brand that complements your full-time work? These are the questions we explore in today's episode. My guest, Eric Chou of Network Automation Nerds, is a leader in his highly technical niche. He is an author and former Amazon and Microsoft employee leveraging his ex...

SPI 798: Boost Your On-Camera Charisma with Elise Baughman

June 28, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

#798 Being on camera is like many other things people shy away from. We don't like public speaking until we practice and improve. Some of us don't even like the sound of our voice on recordings until we get used to hearing it. So, how do you develop your on-camera presence and use it to grow your business? Today's special guest will answer this question. Elise Baughman is the voice actor behind Dragon Ball GT's Pan and a fantastic on-camera coach. She does amazing work helping entre...

SPI 797: A Niche Podcast Success Story with Dr. Yishan Xu

June 26, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

#797 It's one thing to come up with an idea for a business, but following through on your vision is another thing altogether. Today, I'm happy to introduce you to someone who has done just that. I met Dr. Yishan Xu in 2019 and she has since published almost two hundred episodes of her Deep Into Sleep podcast. Today, we discuss the pros and cons of running a bilingual business like hers, and how opening yourself up to audiences across the globe can help you scale faster. We also expl...

SPI 796: Don’t Skip These Legal Tips from Yasmine Salem Hamdan—SPI Pro Expert In Residence

June 21, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

#796 The legal ins and outs of running a business are a mystery to most beginner entrepreneurs. Fearing a huge bill, we don't reach out to a professional who could help protect us from the start. But here's the thing. Doing damage control is always more expensive than being proactive! So where can you get legal advice for your business? Also, as online creators, can we find and use contract templates for most of what we do? Listen in on today's episode because our newest SPI Pro Exp...

SPI 795: Thinking Small, Winning Big—the Unconventional Path of a Niche Software Company with Brenden Mulligan

June 19, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

#795 Why do we all chase numbers and try to grow our businesses too much? Instead, couldn't we run a small, flexible brand that generates enough passive income for a comfortable life? Today's guest, Brenden Mulligan of Podpage, is the perfect example of someone running a successful niche business and resisting the temptation to go big. His fantastic service helps podcasters create websites for their shows in minutes, with no technical expertise needed. In this episode, Brenden share...

SPI 794: How to Become a Confident Speaker with Nausheen I. Chen—SPI Pro Expert in Residence

June 14, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

#794 With everything becoming artificial, building a personal brand is all about being human and letting your personality shine. In fact, one of the best ways to stand out and grow your audience is to lean into public speaking. But why is being on stage or even being on camera so frightening? How do we overcome anxiety and learn the skills to become impactful speakers? What can we do to connect with our audience online and in person? Find out today from Nausheen Chen, our newest Exp...

SPI 793: A Personal Brand Masterclass with Rory Vaden

June 12, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

#793 Too many people focus on hacking algorithms and miss the most important element of growing their audience. More than anything, we need to work toward building trust! Tune in because this absolute masterclass with Rory Vaden will be an episode that we refer listeners to whenever we discuss branding from now on! Rory has not only helped me find clarity around my mission, but he has also been instrumental in the careers of people such as Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, and Amy Porterfield...

SPI 792: How to Find Data to Support Your Content

June 07, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

#792 Your content can sometimes connect with people and drive action. Other times, it can fall flat and never stand out. Have you ever wondered why? For one, storytelling is an essential part of successful marketing. That said, we don't often discuss the other important ingredient in the secret sauce. In this episode, I share how you can leverage data to support your stories and add an extra element of believability to your message. Numbers don't lie, so join me to learn how to coll...

SPI 791: How to Generate More Course Sales and the Crossover between Data and Art with John Ainsworth

June 05, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

#791 How do you generate more revenue per client? How do you make more sales with email marketing? Also, how do you grow your email list and engage your subscribers? Today's episode answers these questions to help you make more money without being salesy or spammy. Joining me for this chat is John Ainsworth of DataDrivenMarketing.co, PimpYourFunnel.com, and The Art of Selling Online Courses podcast. We discuss order bumps and upselling to enhance the effectiveness of your products, ...

SPI 790: How Do I Monetize My Niche Skills?—A Pat Flynn Coaching Call with Sarah Dawn

May 31, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

#790 Putting ourselves out there online can be scary for many of us. This is especially true when we first start creating videos. But here's the thing. Your personality might be the unique selling proposition that takes your brand to the next level. So, how do you begin to share more of who you are to stand out in your space? Find out in today's session with Sarah Dawn, a knit and crochet designer and an incredible member of our SPI Pro community! Listen in on this coaching call to ...

SPI 789: The World of High-Value Business Exits with Nick Bradley

May 29, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

#789 Selling your business can be a once-in-a-lifetime moment that creates generational wealth for you and your family. But how do you build a brand that attracts potential buyers? If you're inexperienced, how do you avoid being taken advantage of and leaving money on the table? To help us level the playing field, I'm interviewing Nick Bradley from High Value Exit and the Scale Up podcast. Nick has spent a decade in private equity and has been involved in over one hundred acquisitio...

SPI 788: Top Tips from 30 Years of Business with Pamela Slim—SPI Pro Expert in Residence

May 24, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

#788 There's nothing wrong with building an empire around your brand. But why aren't more entrepreneurs with complementary skills teaming up to create ecosystems? What if this was a better way to serve our audiences? Let's explore that with our newest SPI Pro Expert in Residence, Pamela Slim! Like all of our EIRs, Pam is here to serve our community members with next-level knowledge and support. She has a serious track record, having spent three decades helping entrepreneurs scale th...

SPI 787: The Secrets of Creating (and Joining) a Podcast Network with Hala Taha

May 22, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

#787 Some of my favorite success stories are ones where someone achieves their dream, only to realize their true passion lies elsewhere. Not settling, these people often redirect their skills into something greater. And that's exactly what today's guest is doing! Hala Taha, host of Young and Profiting and CEO of YAP Media, is applying everything her successes and failures have taught her to bring people together. She now runs one of the top podcast networks and leverages her knowled...

SPI 786: Pivoting to Follow Your Passion with Amy Nelson—SPI Pro Expert in Residence

May 17, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

#786 The top lesson becoming a parent teaches us about our careers is that time is our most important resource. That's because every moment spent on things we're not passionate about is time away from our kids! So how do you do more of the work you care about? Amy Nelson of The Riveter and the What's Her Story podcast, is joining me today for an inspiring chat about following your calling and helping others do the same. Listen in because Amy is our newest Expert in Residence within ...

SPI 785: Small Tweaks for Big Sales with Brian Moran from SamCart

May 15, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

#785 Tiny changes to improve your sales process add up to a lot more revenue. This is especially true for your checkout pages! So, how do you build a frictionless experience for your customers? Find out in my chat with Brian Moran from SamCart, a platform for creating fully optimized checkout pages. I'm an advisor for this company, so I'm very familiar with the work they do to help their users make more sales. Join us for this episode because this is the kind of thing that can funda...

SPI 784: Find Your Champions

May 10, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

#784 Don't underestimate the power of knowing somebody who knows somebody! In fact, building friendships in your niche is one of the best ways to fast-track your success in business. But how do you find the people who will champion your work and help you reach your goals? Tune in because today's session is all about exploring the types of connections that can help you at every stage of your journey. I share my thoughts about receiving support from family and friends, peers, and ment...

SPI 783: How Kevin Espiritu Converted His Backyard into an 8-Figure Gardening Empire

May 08, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

#783 As creators, starting a physical products business might seem daunting. But is there a future where something like MrBeast's Feastables puts companies like Hershey out of business? Will influencers eventually run the biggest brands in the world? In this episode, I chat with a solo blogger turned empire builder. My friend Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening is back on the show to give us an inside look at the 10x growth he's pulled off since our last chat. We discuss affiliate mark...

SPI 782: A Wild Situation at Lunch

May 03, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

#782 Something wild happened to me at lunch the other day. Even though this embarrassed me in public, there are lessons for us here. So, let me get it off my chest! I was on a Zoom call for work when, out of nowhere, a woman snapped at me. You see, she thought I was recording a video of her and her son. Before I could explain, this woman started calling me a creeper. As I turned my screen toward her to reveal I was on a call, she immediately realized her error. Apologies started fly...

SPI 781: The Future of VOICE Content in the Age of AI with Mike and Izabela from Music Radio Creative

May 01, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

#781 Techno-optimists or not, we can't ignore the AI-powered tools already changing how people work and create. So, what can you do to make yourself and your services irreplaceable? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the future of audio content. As we look at how voice cloning is already affecting creators and artists, we share both rosy and realistic predictions for where things are going. Joining me are Mike and Izabela Russell from Music Radio Creative. [affili...

SPI 780: 10x is Easier than 2x

April 26, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

#780 Many creators and entrepreneurs play it safe. Here's the thing, though. That's actually a dangerous mindset to have if you want to see your brand grow. So how do you take the kinds of risks that lead to massive rewards? For the last year, we've all been talking about the incredible 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. I've also been applying this perspective to SPI and Deep Pocket Monster, my Pokémon YouTube channel, and the results have been game-chang...

SPI 779: Building a Brand that Other Brands Want to Work With — with Justin Moore

April 24, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

#779 Many creators struggle with finding and negotiating sponsorships. One of the problems is that they're often not aiming for win-win-win deals. For an effective partnership, the value proposition should be obvious to you, the brand you're promoting, and your audience. So, how do you ask the right questions to uncover unexpected sponsorship opportunities? My returning guest, Justin Moore, is the founder of Creator Wizard. Since our last chat in episode 631, his incredible work hel...

SPI 778: Inside a Pat Flynn Coaching Call with Cassie Shawcross

April 19, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

#778 If growing your business were easy, what would it look like? This is a powerful question because many of us tend to overcomplicate things. So how do we build a brand without getting distracted by things that don't matter? I haven't recorded a coaching call episode like this in a long time—not since the AskPat days! We wanted to bring that energy back in today's session, so listen in as I help Cassie Shawcross of DivineJourneyBoutique.com understand her limiting beliefs and use ...

SPI 777: Making More Sales and Talking Funnels with Ben Harris from ClickFunnels

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

#777 How do we sell more of our products? Essentially, what are the top strategies to get new leads and convert them into customers? Also, which tactics have stopped working, and where do we invest our time and money to get the best results? This is just a small part of today's wide-ranging conversation. My guest is Ben Harris from ClickFunnels, a popular and powerful platform for getting more people to your website and online store. You don't need to be a ClickFunnels user to learn...

SPI 776: The Perfect Bonus Sandwich

April 12, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

#776 Businesses often use bonuses to sweeten the deal on what they're selling. Done well, this can be a great strategy to attract more customers. But when do the extras you offer start working against you? How do you use this tactic the right way to create irresistible deals? In 2024, I'm taking these Friday episodes up a notch with specific ideas and frameworks you can implement to optimize and grow your brand. This session is no different because today I'll help you create the per...

SPI 775: What You Need to Know Before Creating Software For Your Audience

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

#775 Selling a piece of software you've created and grown can be a massive windfall. But where do you start if you have an idea for a tool or service but can't write any code? What do you need to know upfront, and what would working with a programmer or development team cost? In episode 772, I offered you a sneak peek at my newest software venture. Now, Dave Chesson and Bhanuka Harischandra of Surge Global are joining me to reveal even more about this project and process. Together w...

SPI 774: If I Had $1000 and Started Over...

April 05, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

#774 I get asked this all the time—if I were starting over with $1000 to invest in an online business, what would I do? And here's my answer—I would go offline. This always surprises people, but the approach I cover today is the most powerful way to begin your entrepreneurial journey. But if you want to set yourself up for success, the most important part of this process should happen before you spend any money at all! In this episode, I want to help you find the right niche for you...

SPI 773: How to Write GREAT Copy in Today's World with Ray Edwards

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

#773 How effective is the marketing copy around your products? For many entrepreneurs, this is one of the aspects of online business they struggle with the most. And the truth is, there are no shortcuts to great writing. So, how do we generate compelling stories and sales pages? There's no one better to answer this question for us than the godfather of modern copywriting himself, Ray Edwards. Ray is the author of How to Write Copy That Sells and Read This or Die. His expertise is pr...

SPI 772: My Next Software Build Starts Here (Follow Along)

March 29, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

#772 Regular listeners know I love bringing you along for the journey as I start new projects. Listen in to get a first glimpse at the software venture I hope will provide a game-changing solution for a problem no one is tackling. I desperately need this tool in my workflow, and know a lot of other creators will benefit from it as well. So, what am I talking about? I won't share all the details in this episode, but you'll get a clear look at what I'm building. This is a fascinating ...

SPI 771: How to Consistently Create Videos to Grow Your Business with Caleb Wojcik

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

#771 What comes to mind when you think about recording video? Many people let their aversion to being on camera hurt the growth of their brands. Still, we all know we need to get comfortable with this to make the most of today's social media landscape! But where do you start as a complete beginner? How do you create consistently, and how often do you need to upload to YouTube to build an audience? For your online courses, what is the best way to plan and leverage videos? We cover al...

SPI 770: So You Just Hired Someone? What's Next?

March 22, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

#770 Making your first hire is a massive step in your entrepreneurial journey! If you're onboarding your first employee or contractor or need a refresher on being an effective team leader, listen in because this episode is for you! Of course, I've often had Jess Lindgren, my executive assistant of over ten years, on the show. Go to episode 753 to uncover the lessons we've learned working together for so long! But what do you need to do on day one with your first hire? And what are t...

SPI 769: New Job, New You with Barrett Brooks

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

#769 Very few people work the same job their whole lives anymore. Even so, many of us still perceive having to change careers as having failed. But what if a new role is actually an opportunity? This is the topic of today's conversation with my returning guest, Barrett Brooks. In the decade since our last chat, he has had to reinvent himself several times to uncover the best use of his knowledge and talents. Listen in on this inspiring session because we highlight the ups and downs ...

SPI 768: Ditch the D Word—"Discounts"

March 15, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

#768 We need to talk about pricing. Specifically, we need to discuss how discounts are hurting your business! Don't get me wrong—special offers can work wonders for your sales. So why would we want to remove this tool from our marketing arsenal? Listen in on this session for a behind-the-scenes look at what we're doing at SPI and the cohort-based model that's replaced discounts for us! This has been an incredible business move and a massive boost to our student and community member ...

SPI 767: The Honest YouTube Journey with Aprilynne Alter

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

#767 The strategies we used to rely on for growth on YouTube aren't working anymore. So, what are up-and-coming creators doing to build an audience? Which tactics get you more views and subscribers right now? I've had a lot of big names in the YouTube space on the show, everyone from Ali Abdaal to MKBHD. But today, I wanted to get a fresh perspective from someone who is just starting to make waves. There's a lot of buzz around my guest, Aprilynne Alter, due to her ability to uncover...

SPI 766: How to Monetize Your Niche Podcast with Lauren Popish

March 08, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

#766 Podcasting is a powerful way to generate revenue, but what are your monetization options if you're not reaching a massive audience yet? The thing is, big sponsors expect a minimum of ten thousand downloads per episode. So, how can you leverage a small, loyal following instead? Listen in because we're back with another incredible Teaching Friday session. Lauren Popish, our guest host, is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, an educational platform and production agency helping wo...

SPI 765: The Path to Success without Burnout with Cal Newport

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

#765 How close are you to burnout right now? If you buy into modern hustle culture, overworking yourself at the expense of your health is inevitable. But is this the best way to produce great work? In this episode, Cal Newport joins me to share an insightful look at the productivity habits of knowledge workers throughout history. This is a fascinating chat about how thinkers and creators managed their time before we adapted an assembly line model to innovation. Listen in and check o...

SPI 764: How to Build Habits for Success with Julie DeLucca-Collins

March 01, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

#764 Relying on motivation and willpower alone is not a sustainable way to grow your business. Instead, try building small routines that move you toward your goals every day. But what is the anatomy of a positive habit? How do you apply behavioral science findings to everyday tasks for greater success? Listen in because this Teaching Friday episode is the first of its kind! Our returning guest host is Julie DeLucca-Collins of Go Confidently Coaching. Today, she is interviewing Linda...

SPI 763: Optimizing Your Online Courses and Community with Ashley Gore

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

#763 Have you ever considered creating an online course? This episode's for you! Already have a course, but your completion rates are low or declining? This episode's for you. Are you curious about how we've restructured our entire business at SPI around better student outcomes and steady recurring revenue? Well, this episode's for you! We have today's guest, Ashley Gore, to thank for one of the best things we've ever created, the All-Access Pass. She is our Community Experience Man...

SPI 762: How to Create More Content with David Ziembicki

February 23, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

#762 Creators like Gary Vaynerchuk post hundreds of times per week across multiple platforms. How is that even possible, and what can we learn from this approach? David Ziembicki of the Expert Business Agency is guest hosting this Teaching Friday episode to shed light on the content engine behind some of the most successful influencers. He shares the blueprint to help you model their system in your business for massive growth. The key is repurposing content you already have, so tune...

SPI 761: The Best Communication Tips for Creators with Charles Duhigg

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

#761 When we talk and truly connect with someone, our body responds in a powerful way. In fact, we are hardwired to love this feeling of being heard and understood! But how do we unlock and apply the science of communication in content creation and business? Today, I have the honor of interviewing a hero of mine! Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize winner who has sold over three million copies of his incredible book, The Power of Habit. His newest release, Supercommunicators, is a de...

SPI 760: Series Marketing is Serious Marketing

February 16, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

#760 "If you like this, smash that subscribe button!" We always hear this nowadays. But people don't subscribe because they enjoy a single piece of content. They subscribe because they see value in what's coming next. Most creators get this wrong! In this episode, I want to share a strategy that's working really well for me right now. This is a great way to grow your audience as a podcaster, blogger, YouTuber, or creator of any kind. Once you understand the thought process behind ge...

SPI 759: AI-ify Your Business with Rick Mulready

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

#759 Artificial intelligence is here! We can push against new technology, but people leveraging it will likely outcompete us. So, how do we use AI to streamline our businesses, work fewer hours, and make more money? There's no one better to answer this question than Rick Mulready. Over the years, he's helped thousands of creators build effective business systems. Rick is now taking this to the next level by teaching entrepreneurs how to master the most powerful new AI tools. For thi...

SPI 758: 750,000 Subscribers! (How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going)

February 09, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

#758 What we're fighting for nowadays as creators isn't attention. It's trust! It takes a long time to build your reputation online and just moments to destroy it. Still, this is the key to earning your superfans. This is also the number one thing I've focused on to grow Deep Pocket Monster, my Pokémon YouTube channel, to 750K subscribers! So, how do you build and engage an audience of this size? Join me for a chat about the value of sharing with openness and integrity, bringing you...

SPI 757: The Creator Network Literally Grows Your Email List

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

#757 What happens when you stop competing and start collaborating with other creators? This is actually the most effective online growth strategy today. But can we apply this concept to email and newsletters? In this episode, ConvertKit founder Nathan Barry joins me for a chat about the game-changing Creator Network. Listen in because Nathan and I discuss everything from building an email list from scratch to monetizing your reach by supporting creators you love. These are the best ...

SPI 756: Nervous Much? Me Too.

February 02, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

#756 I still get nervous all the time. Before recording podcasts, speaking in front of crowds, coaching students, and everything else! Are people going to like me? Will they enjoy what I have to share? The only thing that's changed over the years is my mindset around these questions and what the nerves represent. So, how do you step outside your comfort zone in 2024 and turn uncertainty into excitement? Listen in on today's session because shifting the story you tell yourself is vit...

SPI 755: The Secrets to Launching a Million-Dollar Business with Noah Kagan

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

#755 If you want to start a business, focus less on the how and more on the now. You see, overcoming the fears that stop you from even trying is the key to building life-changing success! That's why I have Noah Kagan of AppSumo back on the show to help you shift your mindset and get more of what you want! His new book, Million Dollar Weekend, is the ultimate blueprint for a massive business launch. Today, Noah and I dive into this framework and explore everything from beating procra...

SPI 754: How to Serve Other Languages and Grow Your Business with Anne Truran

January 26, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

#754 In most niches, non-English languages are often underserved. These US and international audiences are a huge market you can tap into to provide value and create new connections! Here's the best part—You don't even have to speak another language or hire employees to open up your business to these new opportunities! So how do you get started? We're back with another incredible Teaching Friday episode today! Today's guest host, Anne Truran of Together Language, helps schools and o...

Host

Pat Flynn
270 Episodes

Guests

Chalene Johnson
3 Episodes
Chris Guthrie
3 Episodes
Dane Maxwell
3 Episodes
Nathan Barry
3 Episodes
Derek Halpern
2 Episodes
Ryan Moran
2 Episodes
Brennan Dunn
1 Episode
Brittney Lynn
1 Episode
Christy Wright
1 Episode
Cliff Ravenscraft
1 Episode
Grant Baldwin
1 Episode
Greg Hickman
1 Episode
Jason Swenk
1 Episode
Jenny Blake
1 Episode
Jesse Cole
1 Episode
John Ruhlin
1 Episode
Kimra Luna
1 Episode
Mike Vardy
1 Episode
Pat Flynn
1 Episode
Peter Voogd
1 Episode
Rob Maurer
1 Episode
Sean Cannell
1 Episode
Selena Soo
1 Episode
Srinivas Rao
1 Episode
Susan RoAne
1 Episode
Tim Paige
1 Episode
Tim Schmoyer
1 Episode
Tracy Hazzard
1 Episode
Whitney Johnson
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