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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

893 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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 047: Maintaining a Balanced Life

September 24, 2012 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

#047: In this episode, I talk about what it's like to try and maintain a balanced life, one that involves an expanding family and trying to get things done in my business at the same time. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session47

SPI 046: Building a Lucrative Business with No Ideas, No Expertise, and No Money with Dane Maxwell

August 28, 2012 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

#046: Dane Maxwell chats about his approach to building an online business, one that doesn't include the need to become an expert in any particular niche, any money or start up funds, or even any ideas! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session46

SPI 46: Building a Lucrative Business with No Ideas, No Expertise, and No Money with Dane Maxwell

August 28, 2012 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

#046: Dane Maxwell chats about his approach to building an online business, one that doesn't include the need to become an expert in any particular niche, any money or start up funds, or even any ideas! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session46 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 45: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 2 of 2

August 23, 2012 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

#045: In this episode, we continue the discussion about email lists and how to win with them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session45 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 045: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 2 of 2

August 23, 2012 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

#045: In this episode, we continue the discussion about email lists and how to win with them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session45

SPI 44: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 1 of 2

August 20, 2012 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

#044: I'm sharing my thoughts about email lists: why they're crucial for any online business, how to start building one, and what you can do to maximize your subscribers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session44 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 044: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 1 of 2

August 20, 2012 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

#044: I'm sharing my thoughts about email lists: why they're crucial for any online business, how to start building one, and what you can do to maximize your subscribers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session44

SPI 043: How to Have Laser-Like Focus and Stress-Free Productivity—Summer Marketing Mashup 2012

August 02, 2012 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

#043: Today I'm joined by not one, but five guests for a Summer Marketing Mashup. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session43

SPI 43: How to Have Laser-Like Focus and Stress-Free Productivity—Summer Marketing Mashup 2012

August 02, 2012 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

#043: Today I'm joined by not one, but five guests for a Summer Marketing Mashup. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session43 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 42: Killer Kindle Publishing Tips with Jonny Andrews

July 26, 2012 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

#042: In this episode, I pick the brain of someone who is seeing massive success by publishing books on Amazon's Kindle platform. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session42 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 042: Killer Kindle Publishing Tips with Jonny Andrews

July 26, 2012 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

#042: In this episode, I pick the brain of someone who is seeing massive success by publishing books on Amazon's Kindle platform. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session42

SPI 041: Affiliate Marketing the SMART Way—How to Stop Hoping and Start Earning

July 09, 2012 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

#041: Today you'll hear a podcast-friendly version of my recent solo presentation at Blog World Expo, all about how I manage to earn a significant income from affiliate marketing without using aggressive or forceful marketing tactics and hardly any pitch at all. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session41

SPI 41: Affiliate Marketing the SMART Way—How to Stop Hoping and Start Earning

July 09, 2012 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

#041: Today you'll hear a podcast-friendly version of my recent solo presentation at Blog World Expo, all about how I manage to earn a significant income from affiliate marketing without using aggressive or forceful marketing tactics and hardly any pitch at all. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session41 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 40: How a Space News Site Generates 5,000,000 Pageviews a Month with Fraser Cain

June 12, 2012 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

#040: Today I'm bringing you another amazing success story, this time with Fraser Cain from Universe Today, a news site dedicated to the space and astronomy niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session40 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 040: How a Space News Site Generates 5,000,000 Pageviews a Month with Fraser Cain

June 12, 2012 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

#040: Today I'm bringing you another amazing success story, this time with Fraser Cain from Universe Today, a news site dedicated to the space and astronomy niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session40

SPI 039: Changing Lives and Getting Paid with Niched iPhone Apps—Success Story, Interview Series 4

May 29, 2012 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

#039: I'm super stoked to feature another success story interview, this time with someone who has built a very successful iPhone application business in a very tight niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session39

SPI 39: Changing Lives and Getting Paid with Niched iPhone Apps—Success Story, Interview Series 4

May 29, 2012 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

#039: I'm super stoked to feature another success story interview, this time with someone who has built a very successful iPhone application business in a very tight niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session39 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 38: World Domination and the $100 Startup with Chris Guillebeau

May 07, 2012 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

#038: Today I'm joined by writer, traveler and fighter of the status quo, Chris Guillebeau. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session38 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 038: World Domination and the $100 Startup with Chris Guillebeau

May 07, 2012 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

#038: Today I'm joined by writer, traveler and fighter of the status quo, Chris Guillebeau. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session38

SPI 037: Monetizing in a Hobby Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 3

April 18, 2012 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

#037: Today, I'm stoked to feature yet another success story from someone who has built a six-figure business online in a surprising niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session37

SPI 37: Monetizing in a Hobby Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 3

April 18, 2012 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

#037: Today, I'm stoked to feature yet another success story from someone who has built a six-figure business online in a surprising niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session37 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 36: Multiple Passive Income Streams with Sunil—Success Story, Interview Series 2

April 06, 2012 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

#036: In today's episode, I talk with another passive income success story who's making a living from blogging and online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session36 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 036: Multiple Passive Income Streams with Sunil—Success Story, Interview Series 2

April 06, 2012 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

#036: In today's episode, I talk with another passive income success story who's making a living from blogging and online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session36

SPI 35: Standing Out in an Already Crowded Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 1

March 28, 2012 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

#035: Today I'm excited to share the story of two friends who started a blog, The Minimalists, without really knowing what they were getting into: an extremely crowded and saturated niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 035: Standing Out in an Already Crowded Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 1

March 28, 2012 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

#035: Today I'm excited to share the story of two friends who started a blog, The Minimalists, without really knowing what they were getting into: an extremely crowded and saturated niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session35

SPI 034: My 3rd ANNUAL Passive Income Report

March 13, 2012 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

#034: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I'm extremely excited to share my third Annual Passive Income Report! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session34

SPI 34: My 3rd ANNUAL Passive Income Report

March 13, 2012 16:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

#034: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I'm extremely excited to share my third Annual Passive Income Report! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session34 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 033: 21 Small Things You Can Do for Your Audience That Can Lead to BIG-TIME Results

February 23, 2012 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

#033: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I share 21 small things you can do for your audience that can lead to big time results for your blog, brand and online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session33

SPI 33: 21 Small Things You Can Do for Your Audience That Can Lead to BIG-TIME Results

February 23, 2012 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

#033: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I share 21 small things you can do for your audience that can lead to big time results for your blog, brand and online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session33 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 032: How to Buy a Website with Chris Guthrie

February 09, 2012 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

#032: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast we welcome back (for the third time!) Chris Guthrie of MakeMoneyOnTheInternet.com. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session32

SPI 32: How to Buy a Website with Chris Guthrie

February 09, 2012 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

#032: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast we welcome back (for the third time!) Chris Guthrie of MakeMoneyOnTheInternet.com. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session32 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 31: Seeds of Opportunity and Pat Goes Hollywood

January 16, 2012 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

#031: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, to kick of the new year I share something special that happened to me that happened as a result of producing the SPI podcast. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session31 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 031: Seeds of Opportunity and Pat Goes Hollywood

January 16, 2012 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

#031: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, to kick of the new year I share something special that happened to me that happened as a result of producing the SPI podcast. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session31

SPI 30: Pat’s Top 30 Tips for Successful Affiliate Marketing

December 28, 2011 10:47 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

#030: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I go over my top 30 tips for successful affiliate marketing, which involve a wide range of topics—all the way from the approach and mindset of affiliate marketing, to the little details of where links should be placed and how often. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session30 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

SPI 030: Pat’s Top 30 Tips for Successful Affiliate Marketing

December 28, 2011 10:47 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

#030: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I go over my top 30 tips for successful affiliate marketing, which involve a wide range of topics—all the way from the approach and mindset of affiliate marketing, to the little details of where links should be placed and how often. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session30

SPI 029: How to Conduct (and Master) a Webinar with Lewis Howes from LewisHowes.com

November 28, 2011 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

#029: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I have the privilege of welcoming Lewis Howes to the show to talk about webinars. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session29

SPI 29: How to Conduct (and Master) a Webinar with Lewis Howes from LewisHowes.com

November 28, 2011 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

#029: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast I have the privilege of welcoming Lewis Howes to the show to talk about webinars. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 028: Be Everywhere: Building a Profitable BRAND by Thinking Outside the Blog

November 14, 2011 18:34 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

#028: In this special session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I share a re-recording of the presentation I did at Blog World Expo in Los Angeles last week. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session28

SPI 28: Be Everywhere: Building a Profitable BRAND by Thinking Outside the Blog

November 14, 2011 18:34 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

#028: In this special session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I share a re-recording of the presentation I did at Blog World Expo in Los Angeles last week. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session28 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 027: How to Harness the Power of Social Proof Online

October 17, 2011 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

#027: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about social proof, what it is, why it's extremely important and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session27

SPI 27: How to Harness the Power of Social Proof Online

October 17, 2011 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

#027: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about social proof, what it is, why it's extremely important and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session27 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 26: The Two Types of Relationships You Must Develop Online in Order to Succeed

September 21, 2011 09:36 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

#026: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about the two important relationships that both play a major role in online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session26 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 026: The Two Types of Relationships You Must Develop Online in Order to Succeed

September 21, 2011 09:36 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

#026: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about the two important relationships that both play a major role in online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session26

SPI 25: More Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 2

August 31, 2011 09:19 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

#025: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, we continue what we started in SPI Session #24 and bring in 4 more fantastic and inspiring success stories from people who are making a living online and generating a passive income without having to teach others how to make money online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session25 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

SPI 025: More Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 2

August 31, 2011 09:19 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

#025: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, we continue what we started in SPI Session #24 and bring in 4 more fantastic and inspiring success stories from people who are making a living online and generating a passive income without having to teach others how to make money online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session25

SPI 024: Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 1

August 12, 2011 17:26 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

#024: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I'm happy to showcase 3 success stories from people who are making a living online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session24

SPI 24: SPI 024: Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 1

August 12, 2011 17:26 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

#024: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I'm happy to showcase 3 success stories from people who are making a living online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session24 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 023: More Traffic, More Engagement, and More Action with Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net

July 11, 2011 08:37 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

#023: In this session of the podcast, I'm honored to have Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net to discuss generating traffic and getting visitors to take action. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session23

SPI 23: SPI 023: More Traffic, More Engagement, and More Action with Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net

July 11, 2011 08:37 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

#023: In this session of the podcast, I'm honored to have Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net to discuss generating traffic and getting visitors to take action. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session23 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPI 22: SPI 022: Affiliate Marketing Strategies, Tips, and Techniques from Real Life Experiences with Chris Guthrie

June 29, 2011 17:50 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

#022: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, special guest Chris Guthrie and I discuss several affiliate marketing strategies, tips and techniques. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session22 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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