The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

By Pat Flynn: Online Entrepreneur, Business Strategist and Blogger

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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. Although Pat confesses he is not a millionaire, he's been supporting his family 100% with passive income generated online, easily earning a six-figure salary while working only a few hours a week. Automation, outsourcing, crowdsourcing, search engine optimization, building authority and trust, niche sites, social media, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Podcasting, eBooks, online courses, affiliate marketing, getting things done and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you better understand how to crush it with your online business.

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	EPISODES LIST
		SPI 359: How to Build a Business You Enjoy Even with Little Time—with Dana Malstaff Boss Mom Founder Dana Malstaff lays out approaches for building an online following, climbing the business ladder, and optimizing your time—even if you don't have much time available in the first place. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session359	02.20.2019
		SPI 358: Creating Evergreen Funnels for a Sustainable Business – with Nick Stephenson Author Nick Stephenson unpacks the blueprints he uses to create a sustainable business through evergreen funnels. Plus, he'll share tactics for selling books on Amazon and creating a raving fanbase as a writer. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session358	02.13.2019
		SPI 357: How a Beautiful Mess Became a Beautifully Diverse Business Empire – with Emma and Trey A Beautiful Mess Co-Creator Emma Chapman and her husband Trey George are a power couple; their secret is diversifying their income streams! Discover how they got their start and how they manage and organize a high-traction blog, apps with millions of installs, their team, and so much more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session357	02.06.2019
		SPI 356: Everything behind the Launch of My New Invention – the SwitchPod Get the inside scoop on my first physical product—the SwitchPod—from idea to prototype, marketing, and more, with videographer and co-inventor Caleb Wojcik! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session356	01.30.2019
		SPI 355: How to Build a Successful YouTube Channel in 2019 – with Derral Eves VidSummit creator Derral Eves breaks down the strategies you need to turn your YouTube channel into a profitable online business, plus what's on the horizon for YouTube in 2019 and beyond. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session355	01.23.2019
		SPI 354: The Next Big Steps in Business with Matt Gartland from Team Flynn Matt Gartland, an integral member of my team, is here to help me make a huge announcement. Plus, he's digging deep on project management, developing your business's culture, financial planning, and strategies for transitioning from scrappy entrepreneur to organized, focused CEO. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session354	01.16.2019
		SPI 353: How Alex from Travel Fashion Girl Built Her Empire Data, ads, SEO, affiliate marketing, and organic connection with your audience can drive massive traffic and revenue for your online business. Today, Alex Jimenez from Travel Fashion Girl breaks down the tools and tactics she used to grow a niche site with almost 1 million monthly visitors! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session353	01.09.2019
		SPI 352: How Powerhouse YouTuber Marques Brownlee (A.K.A. MKBHD) Grew His Massive Brand What does it take to grow a massive YouTube channel? Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) breaks down his origin story, how he developed his unique style, his interview with Elon Musk, and the advice he'd give newcomers to the platform. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session352	01.02.2019
		SPI 351: The Ten Hardest-Hitting SPI Episodes of 2018 Let's close out 2018 strong: Listen to ten clips from ten of the most impactful and actionable SPI episodes of 2018! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session351	12.26.2018
		SPI 350: Massive Transformation in Six Months—Before/After with Walid Azami Walid Azami transformed his life and business in just six months, and you can too! In this episode you'll hear two AskPat coaching sessions with Walid—a before and after—so you can get inspired by his journey. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session350	12.19.2018
		SPI 349: Will You Go to P.R.O.M. with Me? Lessons Learned in 2018 What did I learn in 2018? Today I'll share the hard-hitting, powerful lessons and strategies that I learned and implemented this year and how they've changed my life. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session349	12.12.2018
		SPI 348: How to Buy and Sell Websites with Empire Flippers Founder Justin Cooke Ever wanted to sell your site or buy someone else's? Empire Flippers Founder Justin Cooke is here to tell us what to expect, the risks, and the questions you should ask yourself before you take the plunge. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session348	12.05.2018
		SPI 347: How to Organize a Massive Event (Brick by Brick with Chad Collins) According to today's guest, Chad Collins, throwing a massive event is the most powerful thing you can do for your audience. Here are some of the strategies he uses to sell out tickets. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session347	11.28.2018
		SPI 346: Booted out of His Own Business & the One Thing Jordan Harbinger Did to Survive What if you had to start again from scratch? That's what happened to Jordan Harbinger. He's here with strategies for growing and maintaining your network so you can bounce back just like he did. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session346	11.21.2018
		SPI 345: How to Build a Software Company—the Story of JungleScout with Greg Mercer What does it take to create a successful software tool? JungleScout Founder Greg Mercer shares the inspiration, strategies, and marketing effort that scaled his company to a team of nearly 100, plus what he would do differently if he had to start all over again. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session345	11.14.2018
		SPI 344: How Studio Neat Became Physical Product Rockstars through Kickstarter Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost—the brains behind Studio Neat—break down strategies and tactics for a successful Kickstarter campaign. They would know; they've crushed it with over nine campaigns! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session344	11.07.2018
		SPI 343: Some Big Business and Life Updates—Lightning Round Style! I've got a lot of updates for you! Here's what's going on with my first physical product launch, FlynnCON1, and my income reports, plus what's on the horizon for 2019. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session343	11.02.2018
		SPI 342: What You Need to Know before Hosting a Conference (with Ronsley Vaz) Want to run a live event? Let the creator of the We Are Podcast conference, Ronsley Vaz, give you the inside scoop—from navigating cashflow challenges to booking speakers and everything in between. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session342	10.31.2018
		SPI 341: How to Become an Inventor Entrepreneur with Ryan Gorman Ryan Gorman is an entrepreneur with over fifty inventions. He'll teach you strategies for developing a product, selling your ideas, and protecting your intellectual property at every step. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session341	10.24.2018
		SPI 340: How to Build Atomic Habits—with James Clear Learn how to design permanent habits so you can live your best life, with Atomic Habits author James Clear. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session340	10.17.2018
		SPI 339: My First Live Conference—Announcing FlynnCON1! My first-ever live conference goes down in July of 2019! Here's why I'm doing it, the unique vision I'm structuring it with, and the nitty gritty of how to attend. I can't wait to see you there! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session339	10.10.2018
		SPI 338: Selling a Book? Overlooking This Page Could Kill Sales—Book Marketing with Bryan Cohen Sell more books with Amazon sales pages that attract customers and maximize revenue, with special guest Bryan Cohen.	10.03.2018
		SPI 337: The Riches Are in the Niches—The Advantage of SMALL Sit back and let me tell you about the five big advantages to starting small and niche with entrepreneurship! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session337	09.26.2018
		SPI 336: The Story of Super Coffee—from Dorm Room to Whole Foods and Beyond with Jim Decicco Discover the story of Super Coffee: How three brothers and a dorm room blender broke into the bottled coffee niche and earned $5 million in revenue! Featuring Super Coffee CEO Jim Decicco. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session336	09.19.2018
		SPI 335: Creating Evergreen Sales Funnels (And What to Watch out For) with Amy Porterfield Considering evergreen sales funnels? Listen in for key strategies, common mistakes, and tools and resources for success with special guest Amy Porterfield! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session335	09.12.2018
		SPI 334: How to Conduct an Unforgettable Interview with Andrew Warner Ever interview someone for your podcast or YouTube channel? Andrew Warner is here to teach you how to conduct interviews that inspire, demand attention, and make a true impact for listeners. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session334	09.05.2018
		SPI 333: Branding Masterclass (and Selling Digital and Physical Products) with the Amazing Seller, Scott Voelker Get strategies and tactics for creating and selling successful products on Amazon, competing in the marketplace, and building a notable brand in the process with Scott Voelker, AKA the Amazing Seller. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session333	08.29.2018
		SPI 332: How to Build and Scale an Agency Model Business—with Jason Swenk Have you ever considered transitioning your business into an agency? Learn strategies for growing, hiring your team, positioning and marketing your brand, and pacing yourself with special guest Jason Swenk. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session332	08.22.2018
		SPI 331: The Story You Tell Yourself (That Could Crush You) – with Dr. Shannon Irvine Your biggest business asset is your mindset. Learn how to rewrite the stories you create about yourself and develop a success-oriented mindset with Dr. Shannon Irvine. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session331	08.15.2018
		SPI 330: Building a Personal Brand (Because It’s Your Calling) with Jadah Sellner Ever wanted to start a personal brand? Here's how to tune into your passion, face the fear, and transform your dreams into a reality with special guest Jadah Sellner. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session330	08.08.2018
		SPI 329: One of the Most Important Business Conversations You Need to Have with Yourself—with Dan Andrews Ever considered exiting your business? Before the Exit author Dan Andrews is here with the questions and thought experiments you should use to make a smart decision without regrets. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session329	08.01.2018
		SPI 328: 3 Ways to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business & Make Money with Sean Cannell Learn how to harness the power of YouTube to create cashflow, build your brand, and grow your reach with Sean Cannell. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session328	07.25.2018
		SPI 327: How to Write Copy that Sells with Ray Edwards Learn techniques and foundations for powerful, success-driven sales copy with copywriting master Ray Edwards. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session327	07.18.2018
		SPI 326: From $50k in Debt to Business Success in Less than a Year—How to Be Mindful and Ruthless How Full Stack Designer Sagi Shrieber overcame debt and created an amazing community and lifestyle by taking massive action. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session326	07.11.2018
		SPI 325: How to Be an Amazing Coach with Michael Bungay Stanier Ditch the rescuer mindset and become more coach-like with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session325	07.04.2018
		SPI 324: From College Nerd to Wildly Successful Personal Brand with Thomas Frank Get ready for a masterclass in YouTube strategy, personal branding, and niche blogging with College Info Geek creator Thomas Frank. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session324	06.27.2018
		SPI 323: How to Get Affiliates and JVs to Promote for You with Matt McWilliams Uncover best practices for planning and launching an affiliate program for your business with affiliate marketing master Matt McWilliams. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session323	06.20.2018
		SPI 322: How “The Rideshare Guy” Created a Business Helping Uber and Lyft Drivers How Harry Campbell—The Rideshare Guy—quit his day job, monetized his business, and helped millions of drivers have better experiences with Lyft and Uber. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session322	06.13.2018
		SPI 321: Earn More Media Exposure (At Any Level) with Christina Nicholson Learn how to connect with media outlets, pitch effectively, and master PR with Christina Nicholson of MediaMavenandMore.com. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session321	06.06.2018
		SPI 320: How to Run a Contest to Build Your Email List and Grow Your Brand with Noah Kagan KingSumo creator Noah Kagan teaches how to grow an explosive online following and brand using viral giveaways. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session320	05.30.2018
		SPI 319: How to Work Less & Make More with James Schramko Learn how to design a fulfilling business and lifestyle with James Schramko, author of Work Less, Make More. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session319	05.23.2018
		SPI 318: Modern Mindfulness with Melissa Monte—An SPI Student and Her Successful Start Podcasting student Melissa Monte shares the strategy behind the successful launch of her show, Mind Love, tips for taking action, and what she's learned in her journey so far. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session318	05.16.2018
		SPI 317: Make Money with Your Skills—Creating Awesome with Roberto Blake Learn the strategies and mindset you need to create a personal brand, prove your expertise in your industry, and be a successful creator with special guest Roberto Blake. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session317	05.09.2018
		SPI 316: The Art of Scaling with Nathan Chan from Foundr Discover the strategies and mindset behind Foundr Magazine's explosive growth with its creator, Nathan Chan. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session316	05.02.2018
		SPI 315: How to Disrupt Yourself & Grow a Company with Whitney Johnson Disruption expert Whitney Johnson shares her strategies for disrupting your life and business in order to change and grow. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session315	04.25.2018
		SPI 314: From Clients to Passive Income—Productize Your Business with Brian Casel Learn tips and strategies for productizing—making your client-based business streamlined and scalable—with special guest Brian Casel. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session314	04.18.2018
		SPI 313: Building a Strong and Healthy Brand with Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo Hear the story of Michelle Tam, creator of Nom Nom Paleo, plus learn strategies for getting started in online business and launching a book or product. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session313	04.11.2018
		SPI 312: This “Hole” Can Cost Entrepreneurs Thousands—Let’s Fix It Learn how to recover thousands of dollars from failed payments and prevent them from happening, thanks to today's guest, Casey Graham of Gravy. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session312	04.04.2018
		SPI 311: How to Build an Audience with Your Hobby Hear a conversation with Phil Lichtenberger, who built a podcast and audience out of a niche hobby, plus learn tips and strategies for taking your own podcast to the next level. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session311	03.28.2018
		BONUS: How to Focus on Just One Thing at a Time (Special Episode) In this bonus episode, I coach long-time listener Jackie Bolen through her question, "What one thing should I focus on?" Listen in for prioritization tips!	03.23.2018

LAST EPISODE

SPI 359: How to Build a Bus...

02.20.2019

Boss Mom Founder Dana Malstaff lays out approaches for building an online following, climbing the business ladder, and optimizing your time—even if you don't have much time available in the first place. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session359