The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Since 2008, he's been supporting his family with his many online businesses, and he's been openly sharing his wins, his losses, and all the...
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This Is How You Know If You’ll Win or Quit in 2026
<p>#908 Like me, thousands of people started online businesses after getting laid off in 2008. In fact, there were hundreds of us specifically teaching entrepreneurship around that time. But why am I one of the few who are still around in this space now? The answer is actually really simple. I just never stopped showing up. That's right. For the most part, talent and luck will never beat consistency. It's the one thing we have complete control over and the top factor that determines if we succeed or fail. That's why today's episode contains a hard truth you need to hear...
Six Steps to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet
<p>#907 What do you want to achieve? Figuring this out in exact terms is part one of this six-step goal design session. If you follow me through this powerful exercise, you'll have a clear roadmap on how to double your success in 2026. I'm not just talking about your business targets, either. From entrepreneurship to physical health, you can leverage today's episode to crush any goal and have your best year ever! I'll especially want you to uncover and go deep on your top three goals using the SMART system. You'll zero in on your first steps and the triggers that...
Easy Rules for Crafting Challenges That Convert
<p>#906 Quick wins and small steps create massive results. Still, how do we take that all-important first leap when faced with big projects? In this episode, I share why challenges stand out as one of the most powerful tools that help people move toward their goals. For years, I've watched students consume content and buy courses without ever taking real action. That's when I started pairing my educational content with challenges, and it made all the difference. I was finally able to inspire people to act! Today, I want to help you do the same for your followers. Don't miss...
I’m Ready to Share the Short-Form Formula for Viral Growth!
<p>#905 Short-form video is dominating the internet. If you're sitting this one out and dismissing it as a passing trend, you're missing out on the easiest opportunity to generate views, build an audience, and grow your business! The barrier to entry is at an all-time low right now. As a father and entrepreneur with zero extra hours, I'm able to sneak in daily posts on Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. No fancy edits. No overthinking. So, how do you follow in my footsteps and uplevel your brand like never before? I've boiled it all down for you and made it...
The Hero Platform Strategy: How to Grow on Social Without Spreading Yourself Thin
<p>#904 I'm now a big fan of short-form video for entrepreneurs, despite my initial skepticism. For the best results, though, you should take advantage of multiple platforms at once. But how do you show up everywhere without burning yourself out? In this episode, I'm chatting with online video pioneer Gideon Shalwick. He is the creator of Vubli, a tool that enables you to automate posting videos to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. [affiliate link] This is a huge time saver because Vubli doesn't just schedule posts for you. It generates titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and tags, removing the friction that stops...
An Update on LIFE Outside of Business (Turning 43)
<p>#903 I was twenty-five when I started my business journey. Now, days away from my forty-third birthday, my perspective on what matters most has entirely shifted. More than ever, I'm optimizing for fun. Even more so, I'm optimizing for peace. If you resonate with these thoughts, join me for a reflective episode today. I'll update you on my family life and the best purchase I ever made to get more quality time with April, my wife. I'll share the number one activity that brings the whole family together, as well as an update on my health and the supplement that...
How to Turn Your Following Into Revenue (At All Levels)
<p>#902 I just earned $40,000 in four days selling t-shirts! That's bananas, but these are the kinds of things you can expect to happen if you focus on building true superfans. From day one, you can follow my system and start generating income from your passion. From ad revenue and affiliate marketing at the casual level to VIP experiences and five-figure consulting gigs at the top of the audience growth pyramid, I cover it all in today's session. This is not about chasing vanity numbers and buying fake subscribers, either. None of that stuff matters! The Superfans system is the key...
How I Went Against My Own Advice and Got 1B+ Views
<p>#901 I was wrong. Going against one of my core beliefs proved it and changed everything! For years, I championed the idea that long-form content was the only real way to build a loyal audience. I was especially hard on the growing popularity of TikTok. But that all changed when I finally understood what it takes to attract superfans, one sixty-second video at a time. Now, my short-form series, Should I Open It, or Should I Keep It Sealed?, has become the number one thing I'm known for. Listen in because, in this episode, I reveal how I went from...
Why Superfans Are Still the Fastest Path to Success
<p>#900 Before you even have them, building your business with your future superfans in mind is the secret to success. That’s what I’m diving into for this special milestone episode! 900 sessions in, the Superfans concept is still the number one idea behind my biggest wins. It’s helped me write a bestselling book, build communities around my work, and create brands that stand out and thrive. In the age of AI, this principle is more relevant than ever! So, what drives someone to become a superfan? In this episode, I walk you through the pyramid of fandom and share...
It Only Takes 67 Days to Win Big with Dr. Shannon Irvine
<p>#899 Here's the thing. No amount of learning about strategy will help your business take off until you drop your limiting beliefs. And there's nothing woo-woo about getting your mindset primed for success, either. It's all in the science of how our brains work! Setting and achieving goals is about thinking differently. That's why I'm very happy to have Dr. Shannon Irvine back on the show to share insights from her book, 67 Day Year. If you've ever felt like you're flooring the gas pedal but not getting anywhere, this is the session to help you move forward! In this episode...
