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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

883 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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 92: The Psychology of Selling and How to Price Your Products with Ramit Sethi

December 20, 2013 07:35 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

#092: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m stoked to welcome Ramit Sethi from I Will Teach You to Be Rich to the podcast! Ramit’s blog is one of the first blogs I ever subscribed to back in 2006 when I was still working at an architecture firm before I had any idea I would eventually create businesses of my own. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session92 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

SPI 91: Mixing Online Business with Offline Marketing Strategies—Direct Response with Kim Walsh-Phillips

December 13, 2013 11:02 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

#091: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, my guest and I have a deep conversation about offline techniques that can be used in the online world. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session91 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 091: Mixing Online Business with Offline Marketing Strategies—Direct Response with Kim Walsh-Phillips

December 13, 2013 11:02 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

#091: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, my guest and I have a deep conversation about offline techniques that can be used in the online world. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session91

SPI 090: 6 Things Architecture Taught Me about Starting an Online Business

December 05, 2013 23:21 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

#090: I attended architecture school for 5 years and worked in the field for several more; now I own several online businesses completely unrelated—but are they? Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session90

SPI 90: 6 Things Architecture Taught Me about Starting an Online Business

December 05, 2013 23:21 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

#090: I attended architecture school for 5 years and worked in the field for several more; now I own several online businesses completely unrelated—but are they? Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session90 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 89: Gary Vaynerchuk and How to Fight and WIN with Social Media (+My 50 Book Giveaway!) #JJJRH

November 27, 2013 20:53 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

#089: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m extremely happy to welcome Gary Vaynerchuk to the show! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session89 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 089: Gary Vaynerchuk and How to Fight and WIN with Social Media (+My 50 Book Giveaway!) #JJJRH

November 27, 2013 20:53 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

#089: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m extremely happy to welcome Gary Vaynerchuk to the show! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session89

SPI 088: The Creative Entrepreneur—The Art and Journey of Srinivas Rao of Blogcast FM

November 22, 2013 19:26 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

#088: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I bring Srinivas Rao, the host of the popular podcast BlogCastFM, on the show! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session88

SPI 88: The Creative Entrepreneur—The Art and Journey of Srinivas Rao of Blogcast FM

November 22, 2013 19:26 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

#088: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I bring Srinivas Rao, the host of the popular podcast BlogCastFM, on the show! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session88 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 087: Why You Belong on Stage—Pat’s “Braindump” of Public Speaking and Presentation Tips

November 15, 2013 11:59 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

#087: Everything I know—my "braindump"—about something that's very fresh on my mind right now: public speaking. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session87

SPI 87: Why You Belong on Stage—Pat’s “Braindump” of Public Speaking and Presentation Tips

November 15, 2013 11:59 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

#087: Everything I know—my "braindump"—about something that's very fresh on my mind right now: public speaking. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session87 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 086: Everything from iPhone Apps to Adsense, Twitter, and Klout—Fireside with Joel Comm

October 31, 2013 17:53 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

#086: In this episode, I welcome Joel Comm, who is a forward thinker in online business, and who inspired me to get started in the iPhone app industry. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session86

SPI 86: Everything from iPhone Apps to Adsense, Twitter, and Klout—Fireside with Joel Comm

October 31, 2013 17:53 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

#086: In this episode, I welcome Joel Comm, who is a forward thinker in online business, and who inspired me to get started in the iPhone app industry. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session86 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 085: How To Finally Take Action—Even If You’re Lost, Overwhelmed, or Don’t Know Where to Start with Dane Maxwell

October 25, 2013 16:31 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

#085: In this episode, Dane Maxwell helps us understand why some people just don't take action, and what we can do to break through that barrier. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session85

SPI 85: How To Finally Take Action—Even If You’re Lost, Overwhelmed, or Don’t Know Where to Start with Dane Maxwell

October 25, 2013 16:31 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

#085: In this episode, Dane Maxwell helps us understand why some people just don't take action, and what we can do to break through that barrier. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session85 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 84: 3 Secrets of Successful Selling—How to Turn Browsers into Buyers with Derek Halpern

October 17, 2013 22:37 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

#084: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, we talk about turning browsers into buyers with my good friend Derek Halpern from Social Triggers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session84 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 084: 3 Secrets of Successful Selling—How to Turn Browsers into Buyers with Derek Halpern

October 17, 2013 22:37 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

#084: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, we talk about turning browsers into buyers with my good friend Derek Halpern from Social Triggers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session84

SPI 083: Ask Pat! Session 2—Cleaning Your Email List, Hosting Meetups, A Day in the Life, and Being Unique Everywhere?

October 05, 2013 08:27 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

#083: In this episode of the podcast, I answer your questions, covering email lists, niche selection, community meetups, and more. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session83

SPI 83: Ask Pat! Session 2—Cleaning Your Email List, Hosting Meetups, A Day in the Life, and Being Unique Everywhere?

October 05, 2013 08:27 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

#083: In this episode of the podcast, I answer your questions, covering email lists, niche selection, community meetups, and more. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session83 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 082: Getting Paid Before Building the Solution—From Research to Validation to Profit – A Listener Success Story

September 26, 2013 14:48 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

#082: Carl Mattiola joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss finding business ideas and getting paid for your products before you've built them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session82

SPI 82: Getting Paid Before Building the Solution—From Research to Validation to Profit – A Listener Success Story

September 26, 2013 14:48 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

#082: Carl Mattiola joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss finding business ideas and getting paid for your products before you've built them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session82 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 081: How Brigit Earns 6-Figures a Year in a Niche You Wouldn’t Expect

September 21, 2013 01:57 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

#081: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I bring you a success story from Brigit, who generates six-figures a year in an unexpected niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session81

SPI 81: How Brigit Earns 6-Figures a Year in a Niche You Wouldn’t Expect

September 21, 2013 01:57 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

#081: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I bring you a success story from Brigit, who generates six-figures a year in an unexpected niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session81 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 80: Your Habits and Unlocking the Human Potential (with Lift Co-Founder, Tony Stubblebine)

September 13, 2013 18:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

#080: In this session of the podcast, I'm happy to welcome Lift co-founder, Tony Stubblebine, to chat about habits, human behavior and entrepreneurship. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 080: Your Habits and Unlocking the Human Potential (with Lift Co-Founder, Tony Stubblebine)

September 13, 2013 18:35 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

#080: In this session of the podcast, I'm happy to welcome Lift co-founder, Tony Stubblebine, to chat about habits, human behavior and entrepreneurship. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session80

SPI 079: Time Travel and Book Marketing with Jeff Goins—Strategies to Help You Sell More Books and Spread Your Word

September 05, 2013 17:25 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

#079: Jeff Goins joins me on this special before-and-after episode of The Smart Passive Income Podcast to discuss book marketing, publishing, and promotion. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session79

SPI 79: Time Travel and Book Marketing with Jeff Goins—Strategies to Help You Sell More Books and Spread Your Word

September 05, 2013 17:25 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

#079: Jeff Goins joins me on this special before-and-after episode of The Smart Passive Income Podcast to discuss book marketing, publishing, and promotion. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session79 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 078: Rapid Audience Building for Accelerated Hypergrowth (from Scratch)—Landing Pages and Conversion Optimization

August 27, 2013 16:36 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

#078: In this session of the podcast, I welcome Clay Collins on the show to discuss five specific strategies you can implement for building your list faster! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session78

SPI 78: Rapid Audience Building for Accelerated Hypergrowth (from Scratch)—Landing Pages and Conversion Optimization

August 27, 2013 16:36 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

#078: In this session of the podcast, I welcome Clay Collins on the show to discuss five specific strategies you can implement for building your list faster! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session78 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 077: From Nothing to 5-Figures per Month in Less Than a Year with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire

August 16, 2013 14:41 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

#077: In this session of the podcast, I chat with John Lee Dumas from EntrepreneurOnFire.com who has built a popular business running a daily podcast show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session77

SPI 77: From Nothing to 5-Figures per Month in Less Than a Year with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire

August 16, 2013 14:41 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

#077: In this session of the podcast, I chat with John Lee Dumas from EntrepreneurOnFire.com who has built a popular business running a daily podcast show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session77 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 076: 8 Productivity Tips from Pat—But WHY?

August 02, 2013 11:27 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

#076: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about productivity tips that will help you get more done, but more importantly why you want to. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session76

SPI 76: 8 Productivity Tips from Pat—But WHY?

August 02, 2013 11:27 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

#076: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about productivity tips that will help you get more done, but more importantly why you want to. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session76 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 75: Six-Figure Earnings with Ebooks (Not on Amazon) and a Pricing Structure That Works with Nathan Barry

July 26, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

#075: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m extremely excited to welcome former freelancer turned app developer turned incredibly successful self-published author, Nathan Barry from NathanBarry.com to the show! In a relatively short time period, Nathan has earned well over $200,000 by self-publishing ebooks on his website, and he shares all of his strategies and how it all happened here on today’s show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveinc...

SPI 075: Six-Figure Earnings with Ebooks (Not on Amazon) and a Pricing Structure That Works with Nathan Barry

July 26, 2013 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

#075: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m extremely excited to welcome former freelancer turned app developer turned incredibly successful self-published author, Nathan Barry from NathanBarry.com to the show! In a relatively short time period, Nathan has earned well over $200,000 by self-publishing ebooks on his website, and he shares all of his strategies and how it all happened here on today’s show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveinc...

SPI 074: The Power of Relationships, Masterminds, Meeting in Person, and BFFs with Chris Ducker

July 19, 2013 10:28 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

#074: In this session of the podcast, Pat Flynn and Chris Ducker chat about the power of relationships, masterminds, and having a few go-to colleagues. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session74

SPI 74: The Power of Relationships, Masterminds, Meeting in Person, and BFFs with Chris Ducker

July 19, 2013 10:28 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

#074: In this session of the podcast, Pat Flynn and Chris Ducker chat about the power of relationships, masterminds, and having a few go-to colleagues. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session74 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 73: Ask Pat Session 1—Un-Let Go, Traffic, Multiple Niche Sites, Content Mediums, and $1k in 3 Months

July 05, 2013 11:01 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

#073: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I answer voicemail questions from SPI Podcast listeners! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session73 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 073: Ask Pat Session 1—Un-Let Go, Traffic, Multiple Niche Sites, Content Mediums, and $1k in 3 Months

July 05, 2013 11:01 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

#073: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I answer voicemail questions from SPI Podcast listeners! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session73

SPI 072: Niche Down and Dominate—How Andrea Olson Is Changing the Lives of Parents

June 26, 2013 17:53 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

#072: My guest is Andrea Olson, an awesome mom and business owner who has successfully created a business out of it in the very competitive parenting niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session72

SPI 72: Niche Down and Dominate—How Andrea Olson Is Changing the Lives of Parents

June 26, 2013 17:53 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

#072: My guest is Andrea Olson, an awesome mom and business owner who has successfully created a business out of it in the very competitive parenting niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session72 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 071: Successful Start Ups, Millions Lost and Everything In-Between—Inside the Mind of Noah Kagan from AppSumo

June 19, 2013 09:44 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

#071: Noah Kagan joins the podcast to discuss starting businesses, learning from failure, and tips for finding business ideas. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session71

SPI 71: Successful Start Ups, Millions Lost and Everything In-Between—Inside the Mind of Noah Kagan from AppSumo

June 19, 2013 09:44 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

#071: Noah Kagan joins the podcast to discuss starting businesses, learning from failure, and tips for finding business ideas. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session71 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 70: The Brain, The Equation of Emotion, and How We Feel

June 06, 2013 16:06 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

#070: In this episode of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I welcome Sean Webb from I AM Podcast to discuss the brain, the equation of emotion and how we feel. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session70 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 070: The Brain, The Equation of Emotion, and How We Feel

June 06, 2013 16:06 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

#070: In this episode of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I welcome Sean Webb from I AM Podcast to discuss the brain, the equation of emotion and how we feel. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session70

SPI 069: How to Build Buzz and Why It’s Better Than Hype

May 31, 2013 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

#069: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, we're talking all about how to build buzz for your next big project or product launch. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session69

SPI 69: How to Build Buzz and Why It’s Better Than Hype

May 31, 2013 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

#069: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, we're talking all about how to build buzz for your next big project or product launch. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session69 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 68: The Most Powerful (and Toughest) Productivity Tip to Implement

May 16, 2013 21:57 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

#068: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about an incredibly powerful productivity tip that can help you get more and better results faster – however, it’s one of the toughest strategies to implement, especially for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, like myself. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session68 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

SPI 068: The Most Powerful (and Toughest) Productivity Tip to Implement

May 16, 2013 21:57 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

#068: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about an incredibly powerful productivity tip that can help you get more and better results faster – however, it’s one of the toughest strategies to implement, especially for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, like myself. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session68

SPI 67: Niche Site Duel 2.0 (Research Interview)—Neil Patel on How to Rank a Website Today

May 10, 2013 14:50 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

#067: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview SEO expert and serial entrepreneur Neil Patel on what's working in SEO today. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session67 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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
1 Episode

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