Recent Episodes

• SPI 848: 3 Themes of 2024 that Have Helped Me Find Success

  #848 To end the year, I share the three principles that have guided my work in 2024. Listen in because these ideas have helped me stay productive, find success with short-form content, and write a new book! The first theme I tackle in today's epi...

• SPI 847: The 2025 Product Launch Formula with Jeff and Dan Walker

  #847 Every niche will be competitive in 2025. With AI sales copy flooding the internet, grabbing people's attention is harder than ever. So what's working in business right now? How do you stand out and launch a new brand? For this special sessio...

• SPI 846: We Let the Customers Down (And Here Was My Response)

  #846 Building a strong connection with your followers means showing them you care, even when things go wrong. That's why doing what feels right is part of my DNA in business. It might be difficult or cost time and money, but owning up to mistakes...

• SPI 845: It’s Time to Start Your Podcast with Jenna Kutcher

  #845 Are you on a path toward a future you don't truly want? Today's guest felt that way when she was handed a five-year career plan at her corporate job. Trusting her gut, she pivoted to become a massive podcasting and entrepreneurship success s...

• SPI 844: On My 42nd Birthday.

  #844 Today, I'm celebrating my birthday and sharing the top insights I rely on to build a successful business and live a fulfilling life. Having the right mindset is key, so join me as I explore these valuable lessons! In this special episode, I...

• SPI 843: From Action Figures to Big Profit with Jax Navarro

  #843 What if your hobby could become a thriving business landing you five-figure deals and connecting you with industry leaders and celebrities? That's Jax Navarro's incredible story and journey. At PlasticAction, he takes toy photography and sto...

• SPI 842: The LinkedIn Experiment Begins

  #842 It's happening. After neglecting LinkedIn from day one, I'm committing to giving it a real shot with daily posts over the next three months. Listen in to hear how I'm approaching this experiment and giving myself a leg up to succeed! The thi...

• SPI 841: How to Tell Stories to Attract Your Perfect Clients with Celinne Da Costa

  #841 Many entrepreneurs hit their goals and achieve success, but still can't find fulfillment. I see it all the time. So, how do we unlock our highest destiny and let go of the beliefs that stop us from being happy? Tune in for my chat with the i...

• SPI 840: The Abundance Mindset is Vital for Success Online

  #840 Some people think they're at s a poker table. They believe that if one person wins, everyone else loses. I've never agreed with that, and I'll tell you why in today's episode! Listen in because having an abundance mindset is one of the best...

• SPI 839: Less Marketing for More Profit with Allan Dib

  #839 The best marketers focus on doing one or two things really well. Essentially, they take simple strategies seriously over a long enough time to see massive results. So how do we select the best tactics and do less to have a bigger impact? In...

• SPI 838: The Problem with Passive Income

  #838 Passive income is a myth. That might sound weird coming from the "passive income guy," but many people misunderstand the path to success and financial freedom. This is what's stopping them from building a thriving business! I just stumbled u...

• SPI 837: The Best Tips for Success Without Burnout with Chris Ducker

  #837 Is slowing down the key to unlocking the next level of your business and life? Tune in for today's episode, because my longtime friend Chris Ducker is back on the show. A lot has happened since our last chat, so join us to discover how Chris...

• [BONUS] The Updated SPI Community Is Here—Behind the Scenes of What’s New with Caleb Wojcik

  Entrepreneurship is the best path toward financial freedom. That's why we've made it our mission at SPI to get you started on your journey and help you go full-time on your passion. We're making big changes to serve you better, so listen in on to...

• SPI 836: You Can Sell and Serve at the Same Time (Part Two of My Entrepreneurial Journey)

  #836 Overcoming impostor syndrome is often the key to building your business and unlocking more sales. But how do you prove your expertise and become an authority in your space? Join me because, in today's episode, I continue the trip down memory...

• SPI 835: Turn Your Expertise Into Content That Pops with Chris Lysy

  #835 Creating content that pops is vital, especially if you're in a technical niche. So how do you leverage unique visuals and smart pricing to get more clients? In this episode, I'm chatting with SPI Pro member Chris Lysy. This is a fascinating...

• SPI 834: Being Happy with Scrappy (Part One of My Entrepreneurial Journey)

  #834 With the new phase of SPI coming, I take a trip down memory lane today to share how I started making money online. This is the first part of my story from getting laid off from a dream job to building my business and earning millions. If you...

• SPI 833: Dos and Don’ts of a Successful Rebrand with Charli Prangley

  #833 The brand we envision when we first start is often not what we end up building in the long run. As our mission evolves, rebranding to reflect our growth can be a strategic game-changer. But how do we avoid the mistakes that cause more harm t...

• SPI 832: The SCALE Framework for Passive Income

  #832 Many of us want to level up in our entrepreneurship journey but are worried about taking on more work. Burnout is very real, which is why we need to take steps to make our businesses more passive. But how do we actually do it? In this episod...

• SPI 831: How to Find a Winning Strategy with Seth Godin

  #831 You're not the one who should be promoting your products. Instead, how do you create something so good that your superfans can’t wait to tell others about it? I'm so excited for today's session! After 830 episodes, I finally welcome marketin...

• SPI 830: Double Your Growth with a Business Buddy

  #830 Remember the buddy system from school field trips? Having someone alongside you on an adventure is incredibly valuable. Here's the best part, though. You can apply the same concept to your business journey to speed up your success! In this e...

• SPI 829: The Truth About Stealing like an Artist with Todd Herman

  #829 Getting caught using other people's content is not a good look. On the flip side, we should also try to protect our own work against theft! So, where's the line between inspiration and copying? How do we build on existing ideas while respect...

• SPI 828: Is This the Best Learning Tool? Exploring NotebookLM

  #828 Do you ever wish you could condense everything you need to read and learn into a podcast episode? If you're anything like me, that should sound pretty good faced with today's information overload culture. Well, you and I are both in luck! Go...

• SPI 827: Win Big with Your First Physical Product with Thiefaine Magre

  #827 How do you create and sell your first physical product in today's digital world? If you've ever asked yourself that question, today's expert guest has the answers you're looking for! Thiefaine Magre of Prouduct is joining me for an illuminat...

• SPI 826: HUGE UPDATE!

  #826 I'm so excited about the future of SPI! We have big changes coming and today's episode will loop you in on some of them. Don't worry, though, we're not going anywhere! Listen in on this revealing roundtable with my friends and partners Matt...

• SPI 825: Behind the Scenes of a Major Rebrand & Lessons Learned After a Hard Fail

  #825 Having a narrow focus is a fantastic way to run a business! But what happens when you set your sights on more ambitious goals? This is what I'm discussing with ConvertKit CEO Nathan Barry today. With a rebrand to Kit, they've built an incred...

• SPI 824: Quality or Quantity—Here’s What’s Working (Shorts Update)

  #824 I am shocked at the results of my Shorts experiment. It's only been two months, but I've already amassed over a hundred million views. That's just part of it, though. The big surprise is the money coming in. In the first twenty-eight days si...

• SPI 823: Top Landing Page Dos and Don’ts with Martin Cris

  #823 When someone's on your website, what are the best practices that convert them from visitor to buyer? If you want more newsletter subscribers, how do you design a landing page that gets the job done? In fact, what is the balance between copyw...

• SPI 822: Why Small Communities Win Big—Roundtable with Natalie Franke and Matt Gartland

  #822 Why do we let vanity numbers get in the way of making a meaningful impact? Instead of gathering a large audience, one of the most powerful things we can do is bring people together in small groups. With human connection coming at a premium,...

• SPI 821: How to Get Paid to Speak with Grant Baldwin

  #821 What does it take to start landing paid speaking gigs? If you don't have an extraordinary life story, how do you begin crafting your talks? Also, what are the steps to establish yourself as an authority and get your name out there? These are...

• SPI 820: The Power of Gift-Wrapped Content

  #820 As you're giving out your knowledge online, does the presentation around it reflect the value you're offering? This is important because the "gift wrapping" around your content can help you level up fast. On YouTube, for instance, we often h...

• SPI 819: The Future of Our Children—How Teens Win with Jon Acuff

  #819 We talk a lot about resisting distractions, and for good reason. Training your focus is vital in entrepreneurship! That said, I know a lot of us have or want kids. Well, one of the best traits to develop as a parent is being interruptible fo...

• SPI 818: I Tried Shorts (Again) for 30 Days, and It’s Working This Time

  #818 I did it this time. I finally cracked the code on Shorts and boiled my approach down to a simple formula. A month after starting from scratch, I'm only putting in fifteen minutes of work per day and getting millions of views! With a fresh un...

• SPI 817: Is Anyone Getting Your Emails? with MV Braverman

  #817 The easier you make it for readers to unsubscribe, the more effective your emails will be! Because this is counterintuitive, many of us land in people's spam folders without knowing it. But here's the good news—a joint announcement from Goog...

• SPI 816: Is Time Going by Faster for You Too?

  #816 There are billionaires who are unhappy and die with regret. There are also people who waste their time and never take advantage of the opportunities in front of them. So, what does it mean to live a full life? Today, I want to share somethin...

• SPI 815: The One Story Your Brand Needs with Shane Sams

  #815 This may shock you, but our most popular episode isn't one of my interviews with famous guests like Tim Ferris or Gary Vanerchuck. It's actually session 122 with Shane and Jocelyn Sams, two teachers turned millionaire entrepreneurs! In today...

• SPI 814: The Brave Change You Need—Roundtable with Todd Henry, Jason Feifer, and Matt Gartland

  #814 Are you doing brave work and does it make you proud of yourself? Were you to start over, would you do things the same way now? If you're anything like me, asking these questions can lead to some uncomfortable realizations. That said, the ans...

• SPI 813: How Far Should You Niche Down? with Kourt from The Station Bakery

  #813 You don't have to be an expert to start helping others. In fact, being just one step in front of your target audience is often enough to build a successful business. The key, however, is niching down enough to take advantage of your unique c...

• SPI 812: My Friend Quit the Internet. My Response.

  #812 A lot of people are sick of how social media platforms are doing everything to get us hooked on their content. Many, like my friend Tommy, are quitting the internet to take back control of their time and attention. But what do you do if you...

• SPI 811: Cleaning up in a Surprising Niche with Becky Rapinchuk

  #811 The way podcasting connects me with entrepreneurs in niches I know nothing about is so powerful. I'm lucky because that's a great way to get inspired and learn about strategies I haven't tried. Today's episode is a perfect opportunity to do...

• SPI 810: Your Best Chance at Going Viral

  #810 If you're looking for a shortcut to get your content in front of more people, this is it. The best part is you can apply the strategy I share today on any platform to boost your views, likes, or engagement of any kind. I wanted to record thi...

• SPI 809: The Secrets behind Conversion Copywriting and Making Consistent Sales

  #809 What was going on in your life that brought you here today? That's the kind of question you should ask your clients to understand them better. Once that happens, you'll speak their language in your marketing, serve more people, and get next-...

• SPI 808: How to Take Control of Your Time with Nir Eyal and Matt Gartland

  #808 You have to choose. Like most people, you can give up control of your time and attention to others. That's the default in today's world, but it's unlikely to put you on a path toward your goals. To succeed, you must make a different decision...

• SPI 807: The Future of Online Business and Digital Marketing with Eric Siu

  #807 If we want to stay relevant as online creators, we have to keep reinventing ourselves! But how do we track the most effective tactics and strategies as they come and go? With limited time on our hands, where should we invest our attention? M...

• SPI 806: How to Not Launch to *Crickets* with Krystle Krueger

  #806 "If you build it, they will come." You've heard it a lot, but don't apply this movie quote to your online business. Instead, gather as big an audience as possible around your mission before launching anything! Of course, I know you're saying...

• SPI 805: Stop Thinking like a Freelancer and Start Being an Entrepreneur and CEO with Hope Trory

  #805 Even if you're working solo, going from freelancer to business owner is a powerful mindset shift you can make right now. In fact, just seeing yourself in this new light is enough to unlock opportunities and allow you to charge more for the s...

• SPI 804: Never Be the Smartest in the Room! SPI Pro Anniversary Roundtable

  #804 If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Going at it alone is also not ideal for most entrepreneurs. That's why joining the right community in your space can be such a boost to your business! We're marking four ye...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 co...

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

  #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 do...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 y...

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

  #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 deve...

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

  #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 publi...

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

  #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 alwa...

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

  #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 exa...

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

  #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 o...

• SPI 793: A Personal Brand Masterclass with Rory Vaden

  #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 episod...

• SPI 792: How to Find Data to Support Your Content

  #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 dis...

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

  #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 bein...

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

  #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 lev...

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

  #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 o...

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

  #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 n...

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

  #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'...

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

  #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 y...

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

  #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...

• SPI 784: Find Your Champions

  #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...

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

  #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 wo...

• SPI 782: A Wild Situation at Lunch

  #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 se...

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

  #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...

• SPI 780: 10x is Easier than 2x

  #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...

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

  #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 prom...

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

  #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...

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

  #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...

• SPI 776: The Perfect Bonus Sandwich

  #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...

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

  #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 progra...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 co...

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

  #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 n...

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

  #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 land...

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

  #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'v...

• SPI 769: New Job, New You with Barrett Brooks

  #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 r...

• SPI 768: Ditch the D Word—"Discounts"

  #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?...

• SPI 767: The Honest YouTube Journey with Aprilynne Alter

  #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 Yo...

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

  #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 levera...

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

  #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 a...

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

  #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 behaviora...

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

  #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 SP...

• SPI 762: How to Create More Content with David Ziembicki

  #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...

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

  #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 a...

• SPI 760: Series Marketing is Serious Marketing

  #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...

• SPI 759: AI-ify Your Business with Rick Mulready

  #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 answe...

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

  #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 thin...

• SPI 757: The Creator Network Literally Grows Your Email List

  #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 N...

• SPI 756: Nervous Much? Me Too.

  #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...

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

  #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 t...

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

  #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 langu...

• SPI 753: Working with an Executive Assistant for 10 Years—What Did We Learn?

  #753 I wouldn't be where I am in business and life without Jess Lindgren, my incredible executive assistant. That's a fact! To help you level up and foster a similar relationship, Jess and I share an inside look at the workflow we've perfected ov...

• SPI 752: How to Convert Followers into Customers with Jeff Gargas

  #752 Many of us would hate to come across as too salesy. In fact, we often overcorrect to the point where it's difficult for people to buy from us. But here's the thing—if you have a good product, you're doing your audience a disservice by not pr...

• SPI 751: Matt and Pat Talk about the Future of SPI

  #751 At SPI, we want to use our success to build something that helps you on your business journey. And honestly, shame on us if we don't! For today's episode, I hit the record button on the kind of conversation SPI CEO Matt Gartland and I have a...

• SPI 750: Why You Have to Bring People Together

  #760 Hot take—the algorithms are breaking our brains! You see, before we each had personalized feeds on every platform, people were more or less tuning in for the same cultural events. The series finale of M*A*S*H had over one hundred million vie...

• SPI 749: The Roadmap to Your Million-Dollar Business This Year with Ryan Moran

  #749 Building an ecommerce business has always felt separate from what we teach our audience at SPI. But now, big players like Amazon are starting to favor traffic coming from creators like us! That's right! Finding success with physical products...

• SPI 748: In the Year of AI, This Is What I’m Focusing On

  #748 I want to start the new year with a truth bomb—your past is not your future! It's too easy to dwell on what went wrong or the paths you didn't take, but all that does is make change feel impossible. So, how do you make 2024 the year you writ...

• SPI 747: How to Build a Six-Figure Brand in a Small Niche with Victoria Moll

  #747 I say it all the time—the riches are in the niches! Today's guest, Victoria Moll of Contempo Coding, is the perfect example of someone taking this to the ultimate level. So listen in to hear how she became the leader in her tiny industry and...

• SPI 746: How to Get Healthy If You’re Busy with Amalia May Valle

  #746 From business to family and everything in between, we have a lot on our plates as entrepreneurs. It's no surprise that self-care is often not even on our radar. But what can we do to improve our health and vitality when time is limited? List...

• SPI 745: How to Have Your Most Productive Year with Ali Abdaal

  #745 We have productivity all wrong! Discipline and grit are vital, sure. But here's the thing—no one procrastinates on watching Netflix. It's no secret that we're more likely to do the things that feel good. So, how do we apply this concept to g...

• SPI 744: How to Make More Sales with Kenneth Camp

  #744 Acting as salespeople for our products and services is uncomfortable for many of us. So, is there a framework we can apply as solopreneurs and small business owners to get more customers without feeling sleazy? If you hate selling, this epis...

• SPI 743: Buying Back Your Time and Becoming the Best Leader Possible with Dan Martell

  #743 Which parts of your work are actually moving you toward your goals? Most entrepreneurs are stepping over dollars to pick up dimes because they haven't figured this out. So, how do you get clarity around your vision to unlock more time, profi...

• SPI 742: How to Write a Book Fast with Azul Terronez

  #742 Have you ever considered writing a book? Chances are, if you can think of an idea for one, you can also come up with excuses to trick yourself into not doing it. But what if there was an easy way to knock out a quick manuscript? Excellent ne...

• SPI 741: Adding Profitable Physical Products to your Brand with Kerrie Fitzgerald

  #741 Many companies have lost sight of one of the key principles for success—treating customers well. We've all experienced this, so how can an audience-first mindset help us stand out in online business? How can it create new opportunities for u...

• SPI 740: Forty-One

  #740 As I turn forty-one and with the new year approaching, I want to look back at 2023 and share the strategies that have had the biggest impact on my businesses. We got a lot of things right these past twelve months, so tune in to learn more! T...

• SPI 739: Rapid Growth and Instagram Secrets with Zach Benson

  #739 Paying for ads is a fine way to get more followers on Instagram. It's what Meta wants you to do. But what are some of the more organic ways to boost your growth? In today's episode, I'm chatting with Zach Benson to find out! Zach is the foun...

• SPI 738: The Niche Goal

  #738 The demographics we use to define our target audiences aren't actually helping us. Think about it—is it really the case that the people you want to attract share the same age, gender, or location? Or is it that they all share the same niche...

• SPI 737: Win with Your Unfair Advantage with Dan Shapiro, Founder of Glowforge

  #737 What is an advantage you have that almost feels like cheating? Is there something you can do that others can't or won't, and how do you leverage it to uplevel your brand? All of us can find our edge if we know where to look. Today's incredib...

• SPI 736: How to Build Your Vision with Jason Feifer

  #736 What's the point of building a business if you can't maintain it? If you want to follow your vision and have free time to sustain and enjoy it, you have to understand the vertical thinking successful entrepreneurs instinctively use. Jason Fe...

• SPI 735: How a Small Niche Makes a Big Profit with Wojciech Wegrzynski

  #735 Many of us believe we need to reach millions of people to make a living online. We then fall into the trap of going as broad as possible with our content. But what if a small targeted audience is actually a major asset? In this episode, we h...

• SPI 734: Being a 10x Entrepreneur and Parent with Terry Rice—SPI Pro Expert In Residence

  #734 What is your personal philosophy? What are the thoughts that guide your actions? Understanding what drives you is the key to staying motivated and overcoming procrastination. This is how you 10x your business. Not only that, this is how you...

• SPI 733: Modern-Day Personal Branding Magic with Christine Gritmon

  #733 "Who am I to stand out? Who am I to show off to other people?" That's the impostor syndrome in many of us talking. Falling for it and then underselling ourselves feels safe because we don't see the value in our skillset. But how do we discov...

• SPI 732: Don't Go It Alone

  #732 The days of writing blog posts, getting easy traffic from Google, and monetizing your content with ads or products are gone. So, what's the best way to build an audience today? "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go tog...

• SPI 731: How to Make Money with Email Marketing (By Just Being You) with Liz Wilcox

  #731 Bringing relatability and character to your work is the number one way to stand out and succeed online today! But how do you apply the "just be yourself" advice in your business for fantastic results? You're about to witness the full power o...

• SPI 730: First to Act

  #730 Everything's already been done! That's one of the common excuses we come up with to stop us from starting a business. We tell ourselves all the good ideas are exhausted and that there's nothing new we can do. But is that really true? In this...

• SPI 729: How to Quit Your Corporate Job for Good with Brian Luebben

  #729 Most people never take the leap to pursue the life they've always wanted. Often, it's because they're too afraid to quit their traditional jobs. That's why I've invited Brian Luebben of The Action Academy Podcast on the show to share the blu...

• SPI 728: What Will Matter?

  #728 For better or worse, your choices today are a glimpse into how your life will turn out. I still remember the months I spent wallowing in self-pity after getting laid off in my mid-twenties, the same thoughts running through my head every day...

• SPI 727: An Epic SPI Success Story with Jackie Nourse

  #727 I'm always harping on the importance of starting a podcast to grow your brand. And for good reasons! But what would happen if you were to take my advice and the first piece of feedback you receive is a one-star review? Would you give up? Tha...

• SPI 726: Name It.

  #726 Much of the knowledge I acquired when I started blogging is still with me. I have my early inspirations, Darren Rowse, Yaro Starak, and Seth Godin, to thank for that! In fact, one of Seth Godin's concepts that I often return to is the power...

• SPI 725: The #1 Way to Scale Up Your Business with Eric Partaker

  #725 The seven words that hold you back more than any other are "It is faster to do it myself." This kind of short-term thinking leads to burnout and stunts your business growth. But what is the most efficient way to scale your brand long-term? I...

• SPI 724: The Bigger You Get... The Harder You Question

  #724 Finding success as a creator isn't all great. In fact, popularity can actually move you away from the special sauce that made your content stand out in the first place. You see, the moment you have something to lose, you begin to overthink e...

• SPI 723: Behind the Scenes with Entrepreneur and Podcaster Shawn Stevenson

  #723 What are the kinds of things you tell yourself? In business, health, and relationships, our thoughts are what drive us to succeed or fail. The way we see the world truly affects the chemistry of our bodies. So, what are the habits that build...

• SPI 722: Just... Why.

  #722 This one question is the creativity hack we've been trained out of as adults. It's the key to uncovering amazing knowledge and stories. Kids ask it all the time—"Why?" One of my top tips for creators, interviewers, and entrepreneurs is to tr...

• SPI 721: How to Build a Brand the Smart Way with Susie from Hey Grill, Hey

  #721 Finding an underserved audience and providing valuable free content is one of the quickest ways to build a massive brand online. But how do you turn your followers into paying customers? This is a challenging transition for many of us when w...

• SPI 720: I Swore I Wasn’t Going to Do It, but Then I Did.

  #720 I didn't want to, but people I trust made me do something I otherwise would have never done. I won't keep you guessing—this is all about watching an anime. Specifically, One Piece. The show has over one thousand episodes! That's insane, but...

• SPI 719: Automating Some of Life to Make the Other Parts Even Better with Leo Babauta

  #719 Today's guest is one of the first bloggers I followed when I started my online business journey. His content has been absolutely instrumental for me. Now, he's diving into podcasting and has created one of the few shows I subscribe to! Leo B...

• SPI 718: The Up-and-Comers

  #718 The strategy I share today will help you at any level, no matter what niche you're in. There's another bonus—this tactic also makes the world a better place. So what is it? Tune in because we explore the benefits of forming relationships wit...

• SPI 717: Making Money in an Economy that Hates You with Chris Guillebeau

  #717 You can't know which of your ideas will take off before you try some of them. That's why taking asymmetrical risks, where the potential upside is much greater than your investment, is essential to get ahead today. But how do you apply this o...

• SPI 716: The Moment I Knew Podcasting Was Going to Change My Life

  #716 I bought the equipment to start a podcast in 2008—but I was scared. In fact, putting my voice out there was so frightening that I didn't publish anything until 2010. But it wasn't long before I realized this show would become something speci...

• SPI 715: Behind the Scenes of Landing a TEDx Talk with Julie DeLucca-Collins

  #715 Confidence is the action you take in the face of fear and uncertainty. If you're building a business, playing it safe can only get you so far. Instead, you need to build up the courage to swing for the fences! In this episode, Julie DeLucca-...

• SPI 714: My High-Risk Scare (And What I’m Doing about It)

  #714 I'm very disappointed in myself. You see, these last few years, I've achieved a lot with SPI and Deep Pocket Monster, my Pokémon YouTube channel. But at what cost? Here's the thing—I've been neglecting my health for too long. Eating well and...

• SPI 713: The Most Inspirational Business Story Ever with Deanna Cooper Gillingham

  #713 Hustle culture has tricked many of us into sacrificing our personal lives for financial success. But does building a brand have to be difficult? Instead, what would our journey look like if it were easy? Today's conversation with Deanna Coop...

• SPI 712: The Creator Economy Middle-Class—Roundtable with Jason Feifer, Terry Rice, and Matt Gartland

  #712 Many of the highest performers, the people we often try to emulate, are actually miserable. You see, there are trade-offs in chasing extraordinary success that may not appeal to us once we understand what they are. So where's the sweet spot?...

• SPI 711: A Hidden Revenue Source for People who Have Clients with Chase Buckner

  #711 Running a service-based business is something we don't often talk about here. Our focus is usually on passive income streams that can scale and create more free time for us. But is there a way to apply our mindset to services and unlock a hi...

• SPI 710: Jazzed

  #710 Hot take—the true mark of creators with a serve-first mindset is the excitement they feel when someone they've helped gets a win! If we're not jazzed when somebody in our community hits a milestone, what are we working toward? Are we even in...

• SPI 709: What Most People Aren’t Doing That You Should

  #709 The power of in-person events is like nothing else we can offer an audience. So why do we often let fear and doubt stop us from bringing our people together? Here's the easy way to overcome uncertainty—if you've never hosted anything, just s...

• SPI 708: Do You Know What’s Happening?

  #708 I'm challenging you with a simple but very important question—do you know what's happening? When people are on your landing page or going through your sales process, do you understand why you're getting fewer conversions than expected? Are y...

• SPI 707: How to Skip the Build Phase and Buy an Existing Website with Jared Bauman

  #707 Starting a niche website is one of the best ways to generate income online. That said, it can often take months or years to get the results you want. But what if you could skip that part and jump in when your brand is already established and...

• SPI 706: Who Wants Recognition?

  #706 I'm calling you out—I bet you're so focused on your own journey that you haven't bothered to notice the small players in your niche doing amazing things. But what would happen if you stepped up to give them the recognition they deserve? How...

• SPI 705: The Keys to Building a 6-Figure Niche Business in 2023-2024

  #705 Too often, creators focus on profit instead of the value they provide. So what is the first step toward building a successful business? It's making sure your products actually work and proving it! My returning guest, Mark Wills, is a perfect...

• SPI 704: Go Live (Yes, You)

  #704 Live streaming is one of the best ways to connect with your audience. It's also probably the fastest route to growing as a communicator. So how do you step out of your comfort zone and start doing it? Wednesday's episode with Emily D. Baker...

• SPI 703: How to Legally (and Genuinely) Use Other People's Content in Your Own

  #703 Claiming fair use is not a magic wand you can wave to stop people from suing you. In fact, even if you're in the right, you can still get dragged into legal procedures that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, how do you use copyrighte...

• SPI 702: You NEED a “Label Reader” (Trust Me)

  #702 Being a creator of any kind can be frustrating. We work hard on something, put it out there, and then… radio silence. The project we've poured our time and money into falls flat, and we never find out why. That's because we can't read the la...

• SPI 701: How to Profit by Building Software (With NO Coding Experience) with Spencer Haws

  #701 Entrepreneurs without programming knowledge tend to dismiss software-based businesses as too complex. Courses and other digital products are often seen as more accessible. But here's the thing—creating digital tools to serve your audience is...

• SPI 700: 700 Episodes Later...

  #700 Wow, we're celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Smart Passive Income Podcast! That's absolutely ridonkulous! Whether this is the first episode you're tuning in for or the 700th, I appreciate you for being here! So what have I learned work...

• SPI 699: Real Business Talk, Tweet by Tweet with Matt Giovanisci

  #699 When your business is optimized, you hit a button, and money happens. That said, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that stop them from reaching that level. I'm no different, and it really hurt when today's guest made me realize that. Matt Gio...

• SPI 698: Two Weeks Later, and I'm Done.

  #698 Card Party, my three-day live event in the Pokémon space, is over. With half a million dollars at stake, it's hard to believe the fear I felt is now behind me. I'm exhausted, but I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! If you've be...

• SPI 697: How to Build a Thriving Community Online with Heather Angel

  #697 The transformational power of online communities is no joke. Still, many entrepreneurs overcomplicate things and drag their feet on launching a membership. What, then, is the easiest way to get started right now? Today's special guest, Heath...

• SPI 696: The Toxicity of “Agree to Disagree”

  #696 When you agree to disagree with someone, you're just avoiding the issue. But there's a better and more productive way to handle conflict. At SPI, we disagree and commit. My great friend and business partner, Matt Gartland, taught me this whe...

• SPI 695: The Secrets to Working with Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier

  #695 You go through a honeymoon phase with every person in your life. Business partners, co-workers, and clients are no exception. Of course, these connections are critical to your success as an entrepreneur! So what can you do to keep the spark...

• SPI 694: Two Weeks from Today, It'll Be Done

  #694 What is the experience you create for your audience? How do you imagine people reacting to your products? What do your ideal reviews and testimonials sound like? Now more than ever, I'm obsessing over these questions because my first in-pers...

• SPI 693: Inside a Passive Income Print-On-Demand Business with Christina Umerez

  #693 How do you build a side hustle that can replace your job in under a year? How do you go from earning $300 to $12,000 per month online? How do you create a profitable passive income business designing, selling, and shipping physical products?...

• SPI 692: Why So Big?

  #692 I always say the riches are in the niches, but that's not what this episode is about. You see, you can still make the mistake of growing too big too fast, even if you're operating in a super niched-down space. Why is that? It's because bigge...

• SPI 691: How to Grow Your Small Business NOW with Donald Miller

  #691 If your business doesn't bring in enough cash, you can't help anyone. So how do you reverse engineer a big economic objective and build a profitable company around it? I'm very excited because returning to the show today is none other than D...

• SPI 690: I Call You to Action

  #690 These two free opportunities we offer at SPI have already served a massive number of entrepreneurs. If you're not taking advantage of them, you're missing out! You see, networking with people on the same path is vital for the success of your...

• SPI 689: The Best Way to Grow Your Email List — The Creator Network

  #689 Many businesses rely on advertising to reach new audiences. But what if instead of paying for sponsored posts on Facebook or Instagram, you could invest in creators like you? On the flip side, what if you could earn real money promoting the...

• SPI 688: It’s the Same Every Time

  #688 I'm getting those feelings again. Self-doubt, fear of humiliation, questioning why I'm even putting myself through this—and it's been the same every time! No matter if it was starting my business and podcast, speaking on stages, writing book...

• SPI 687: What's Going on with John Lee Dumas?

  #687 Established podcasters are earning millions of dollars in sponsorships every year. My great friend and guest, John Lee Dumas, is one of them. But, with almost four thousand episodes of Entrepreneurs on Fire under his belt, would he even reco...

• SPI 686: How to Build Your Business Network with Benjamin Yeh

  #686 Your network is your net worth. That is to say, who you choose to surround yourself with can either support your growth or deplete your energy. So, when was the last time you received a warm lead or referral from your network? When was the l...

• SPI 685: Commit First: The Leap to 7 Figures with Sagi Shrieber

  #685 Why is it that most people never reach their goals? You see, we all know about the importance of physical fitness. Mental strength, however, is often ignored. That's a problem because our mindset is the number one thing that can propel us fo...

• SPI 684: The Impact of Impact

  #684 Content overload is the new normal, so how do we regain control over what we consume and how we learn? This is such an important topic that I'm writing a whole book about it! While Lean Learning is only coming out in 2024 or 2025, I still wa...

• SPI 683: A Masterclass on Your Mindset as a Creator with Dr. Corey Wilks, Psy.D.

  #683 Fear is often the biggest thing holding us back. So how do we neutralize its power over us? What can we do to stop it from manifesting as procrastination and perfectionism? How do we come to terms with uncertainty and move toward success? We...

• SPI 682: Short Form Content is a Waste of Time

  #682 If you're trying to build a brand using short-form videos, I'm worried about you. This goes against most of the advice you'll hear, but I'm taking a stand because long-form content is a much better way to build a loyal audience. In this sess...

• SPI 681: Community-Powered Business Growth with Chris and Danielle from Money Ripples

  #681 Without building a community around your brand, you'll be left behind. That's the flag I'm planting in the ground, the line I'm drawing in the sand. But, for your business, what exactly is the role and value of bringing people together? Toda...

• SPI 680: The Dish Rag

  #680 With AI leveling the playing field, just having the information people look for won't help you build a brand. For the modern entrepreneur, standing out is all about bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging. I use this exact...

• SPI 679: Becoming a Family First Entrepreneur with Steve Chou

  #679 There's a way to conceptualize your work-life balance as a stove with four burners: family, friends, health, and work. To succeed at any one thing, you have to turn off at least one of the other burners. If you want to excel at something, yo...

• SPI 678: Buddha Board

  #678 Today's episode is about as Zen as I ever get here on the show. You see, I was trying out my daughter's Buddha Board—a drawing surface meant to promote mindfulness—and it taught me a very important lesson. Nowadays, many of us are more preoc...

• SPI 677: How Gesche Haas Accidentally Created the Best Community

  #677 Bringing people together and fostering uplifting relationships is one of the most valuable services you can offer. That's why, at SPI, we're all-in on creating powerful online community experiences and sharing what we discover along the way....

• SPI 676: Why This Had to End

  #676 There's something I need to tell you. With over one thousand two hundred episodes published since 2014, AskPat is no more. That's right. I'm ending a podcast that has amassed tens of millions of downloads and has brought in hundreds of thous...

• SPI 675: The Two Teachers That Became Millionaires — An Update!

  #675 Over thirteen years in, the most downloaded episode of this podcast is not one featuring famous guests like Tim Ferris, Gary Vaynerchuk, Amy Porterfield, or Ramit Sethi. It's actually episode 122 with Shane and Jocelyn Sams! Their journey fr...

• SPI 674: Tools I'm Using Right Now

  #674 You're such a tool—is what I say to the tools I use because that's what they are! In this session, I share the next-generation software and services that impact how I work right now. These are the latest additions to my arsenal, and I've bee...

• SPI 673: Charles Cornell—YouTuber to Course Creator

  #673 Some creators get millions of views on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. That's incredible! But here's the thing—many of them aren't generating any income. Not a dime! That's the situation that today's guest found h...

• SPI 672: The 3-Second Rule

  #672 There is a big difference between building an audience and building a community. You see, as creators, we can do a lot more than just share our knowledge. When we leverage the full potential of our platforms, we create a sense of belonging f...

• SPI 671: The First Female Firefighter & the Power of a Story with Shelli Varela

  #671 This may come as a surprise, but your story has nothing to do with you. You see, when people hear about your journey, they actually feel the possibilities in their own life. When you share vulnerably, your story becomes a vehicle of hope for...

• SPI 670: How to Win Big in a Recession—Roundtable with Jason Feifer and Matt Gartland

  #670 Many people now face the same reality I encountered during the 2008 recession. Freshly laid off from a dream architecture job, I realized that building a business would be my only shot at taking control of my future! You see, times of great...

• SPI 669: Antonio Centeno on Mastermind Groups

  #669 If you're trying to expand your knowledge and build business relationships, starting a mastermind is the way to go! But what specific setup can attract the top players in your niche to your group? That's the topic of today's talk with Antoni...

• SPI 668: My ChatGPT Story

  #668 I'm always cautious about where I invest my attention. As such, I'm never an early adopter when new trends or tools pop up. And that's been the case with AI tools like ChatGPT as well. That said, I've conducted some interesting experiments o...

• SPI 667: The State of the Creator Economy

  #667 If you want to stand out online, going the extra mile matters. Even in a crowded space, very few creators have the capacity and know-how to fully serve the niche. The extra mile is never saturated! But, with limited time and financial resour...

• SPI 666: This Super Bowl Ad Got Me Good

  #666 One thing is clear—lazy content creation won't get you anywhere online today! So how do you grab attention and get audiences to focus? One way to do it is through pattern interrupts. If you don't know what I'm talking about, maybe you've see...

• SPI 665: How to Measure Your Marketing and Make More Money with Chris Mercer

  #665 The best part about online marketing is that it is fast. Most of the time, you'll either see results right away or not at all. But if your offer isn't working, how do you adjust it for optimal outcomes? With the right data and measurements,...

• SPI 664: The Disaster Grind

  #664 You have to be a disaster before you become the master. I heard this from John Lee Dumas a while ago, but it really helped me get through February this year. You see, starting to write my upcoming book has been a massive grind. This is my fi...

• SPI 663: How to Actually Win with Email Marketing with Jason Resnick

  #663 Email marketing is by far the number one way businesses are growing their revenue. It's also much more straightforward than we've been led to believe. So why are many entrepreneurs reluctant to get started? We often overcomplicate things, bu...

• SPI 662: She Caught Me, Then Told Me This

  #662 I didn't think anyone would discover my little trick, but one of our Unstuck newsletter subscribers from Australia totally caught me! She reached out with incredible feedback that I have to share with you. Suffice it to say the tools in my b...

• SPI 661: Understanding The Greatness Mindset with Lewis Howes

  #661 What happens when you finally achieve your goals may surprise you. You see, many people who chase "success" find both the journey and the destination unfulfilling. But what if, instead of success, you aimed for greatness? This is the focus o...

• SPI 660: RPGs (It’s Not What You Think)

  #660 Today I share an unusual tool for audience growth and engagement that you can have a lot of fun with! RPGs—ridiculous public goals—are something that I've noticed a few creators use. I've even leveraged this tactic myself at times, but never...

• SPI 659: The Perfect Funnel for Community Growth with Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli

  #659 Today's guests have built something absolutely incredible. They run a community of over fourteen thousand members and generate passive income from in-person meetups. That's right—their event system is fully automated! The key to all this is...

• SPI 658: I Got Hacked.

  #658 This is not good. Not good at all. I was at the dentist's when my phone started blowing up with messages from my team and audience that Deep Pocket Monster had been hacked. If you're following my updates, you know that my Pokémon YouTube cha...

• SPI 657: How to Leave Your Job and Start a Business with Amy Porterfield

  #657 Greg has had it with his nine-to-five job! He wants to be his own boss. He wants more free time with his superstar wife, Anna Kendrick. So what is the step-by-step process Greg can use to start his own business? If you're not too confused, l...

• SPI 656: Tomorrow I Fly.

  #656 In Hawaii, I am not who you think I am. When my flight lands tomorrow, I become someone else for the first time. What am I talking about? If you've followed my updates over the last two years, you know that my Pokémon YouTube channel has gro...

• SPI 655: How to Build Stories That Sell Big with Dr. J.J. Peterson

  #655 How much is a good story worth? In marketing, it's priceless. It can make the difference between no sales and more sales than you can handle. But how do you tell the right story? How do you find the exact formula that can take your brand to...

• SPI 654: How to Use the Sneak Attack Method for Podcast Growth with Gillian Tietz

  #654 None of us start out with an army of superfans. In fact, even getting people to give our content a chance on social media is a challenge in the beginning. In this Teaching Friday episode, Gillian Tietz of the Sober Powered and The Grind podc...

• SPI 653: She Retired Her Husband on Podcasting—Sophie Walker and the Journey of Australian Birth Stories

  #653 Starting from nothing and working hard to build a business is relatable. But what happens when you finally "make it?" My returning guest, Sophie Walker of the Australian Birth Stories podcast, is the perfect example of someone who has built...

• SPI 652: I Am Not Gary.

  We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other entrepreneurs. But without a behind-the-scenes look, we often lack critical information that would change the whole equation. Especially if all we have to go by is someone's online presenc...

• SPI 651: Top Lessons from Interviewing Billionaires with Jess Larsen

  #651 Connecting with your audience through podcasting can be a game-changing strategy for any brand. As you know, we're already helping many entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity. But what is the other, less often talked about, benefit...

• SPI 650: Network Effect.

  #650 Wednesday's chat with Selena Soo for episode 649 was a great reminder of the importance of building business relationships. But there is actually a different kind of networking that can solve our audience growth and monetization woes. The th...

• SPI 649: Becoming a Super Connector with Selena Soo

  #649 The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely one if we don't take the time to nurture supportive connections. But how do we build a business network to help us reach and impact millions of people in our niche? This is the topic of today's cha...

• SPI 648: Tiny Thunder.

  #648 Just-in-time learning—only acquiring new information when needed for the job at hand—has been hugely beneficial for me! To help you set the tone for 2023, I'd like to talk about two impactful books that have helped me level up my skill set a...

• SPI 647: Budgeting & Investing for Business Owners with Jamila Souffrant

  #647 Budgeting is a scary word for a lot of people. We're so used to instant gratification now that putting off the lifestyle we want feels like an impossible task. But this kind of spending leads many into debt. So what steps can finally set us...

• SPI 646: The Computer Story.

  #646 All I wanted to do over the holidays was to play video games with my son. It's our tradition. But how I reluctantly ended up paying a stranger $125 to spend hours in his home with an overstimulated cat purring at me is just crazy. This bizar...

• SPI 645: How and When to Hire Help—The Ultimate Guide with Kelly Roach

  # 645 If your answer is yes to the question I'm about to ask, you have to promise to listen in on this entire episode. I guarantee this conversation with Kelly Roach will absolutely rock your world! So, have you ever considered building a team to...

• SPI 644: Permission, Please.

  #644 What are your goals for 2023? It's well known that New Year's resolutions tend to fall by the wayside at the first hint of adversity. But is there anything we can do to make our new habits stick? In this episode, I want to share a mindset sh...

• SPI 643: Marketing in 2023—What Should We Focus On with Eric Siu

  #643 My value-packed chat with Eric Siu of the Marketing School podcast is the perfect way to kick off the year. With tips for the top five social platforms, podcasting, community, and high-ticket offerings, we cover all the bases and share our b...

• SPI 642: Grateful New Year. Now Stop!

  #642 For this final episode of 2022, I want us to look back and go through a Start, Stop, Continue exercise. With the results of my TikTok challenge still fresh in my mind, I especially want to focus on the Stop part. We might share the same goal...

• SPI 641: Next-Level Audience Growth with Virtual Summits

  #641 Virtual summits are shaping up to be a game-changer for our 2023 marketing efforts! Listen in on this episode because I loop you in on a strategy that can take your business to the next level, even if you're just starting out. You see, large...

• SPI 640: My Tik-Tok Challenge (Results)

  #640 When you consume TikTok, it consumes you. Feel free to quote me on this. If you've been keeping up with my Friday updates, you know about my 30-day TikTok challenge. So what are the final results? Long story short, I'm not doing TikTok anymo...

• SPI 639: How Passive Is a Physical Product Business (REALLY) With Jeff Sheldon

  #639 Having your audience along for the ride as you create digital products to serve them is an incredible tool that increases engagement and connection. But is it wise to use this same strategy for physical products? With knockoffs being a massi...

• SPI 638: Are YouTube Shorts Helping or Hurting Your Channel?

  #638 We need to talk about Shorts. They're like pants, but halfway—just kidding! I'm, of course, referring to YouTube's somewhat confusing answer to the growing popularity of TikTok. When platforms launch new formats, posts that take advantage of...

• SPI 637: Becoming an Efficient Entrepreneur with Jason Feifer from Entrepreneur Magazine

  #637 You want to clear up your schedule before starting work on the big project you're passionate about, right? Here's the thing. It's not going to happen. If you perceive time as a barrier, you will never get started. So how do we create more ti...

• SPI 636: The Video I Deleted the Moment I Published It

  #636 My 30-day TikTok challenge isn't going great. In fact, my numbers so far are pretty abysmal. Even so, I just decided to delete a video that really had the potential to go viral (in more ways than one). You'll have to listen in on today's epi...

• SPI 635: Hiring a Team, Building to Sell, and YouTube in 2023 with Sean Cannell

  #635 Could you sell your business? You might not want to, but here's the thing. If your company can be sold, it means you're running it with the best systems in place for maximum growth and time off! I'm excited to have Sean Cannell of Think Medi...

• SPI 634: Different Is Better than Better

  #634 What do you do when just making things better is not the answer anymore? You see, our courses at SPI have helped thousands of people find success. And now, through our communities, we're supporting more people than ever on their business jou...

• SPI 633: Our BIGGEST Announcement Yet

  #633 This is massive. In fact, it is likely the biggest announcement we've ever made at SPI. You see, this launch might completely change your online education journey. Today I'm introducing you to our exciting new All-Access Pass! This community...

• SPI 632: The Truth about Short Attention Spans

  #632 There's a huge problem that we have to figure out. If we don't, the time and money we spend creating content will be wasted. So what am I talking about? In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on the pandemic of short attention spans. I'm t...

• SPI 631: Brand Deals & Sponsorships for Every Creator with Justin Moore

  #631 How do you craft an irresistible pitch for potential sponsors? The biggest insight is that you should make your pitch them-focused instead of you-focused. Many creators start out with the exact opposite approach. They overemphasize how great...

• SPI 630: I Challenge YOU...

  #630 Are you leveraging challenges to scale your business? And no, I'm not just talking about challenging yourself. What I'm talking about today is supercharging your brand by creating irresistible challenges for your audience. I want to give you...

• SPI 629: Anti-hustle and How to Build Something Meaningful with Jadah Sellner

  #629 Many new entrepreneurs buy into the myths of hustle culture. They believe that finding success is impossible without working to exhaustion day in and day out. But what if that kind of thinking doesn’t get results anymore? What if self-care i...

• SPI 628: My TikTok 30-Day Challenge Starts Today

  #628 Commitment is essential if you want to explore new opportunities and see what the results could be. For something to have a chance to do anything, you have to give it a chance to do something. For me, public challenges to put work into somet...

• SPI 627: Uncertainty, Fear, and Doing Meaningful Work With Leo Babauta

  #627 What often stops us from taking action is the story our fear tells us. We’re afraid that other people might laugh at us or judge us. But, when you step back and think about it, is the worst-case scenario really that bad? Today’s episode is a...

• SPI 626: 1% Better

  #626 One thing we all want to do is to hone our skills so we can improve our output. But, with tips and tools coming at us from all sides, how do we take action without getting overwhelmed? I remember trying to become a better public speaker and...

• SPI 625: Why Going Viral Is Not the Goal with Bob Clagett

  #625 What does being a successful creator online look like? This question often conjures up an image of big numbers and viral content. But what if that’s not the point? I’m so happy to talk to my friend Bob Clagett again today. Bob runs I Like To...

• SPI 624: A Bigger Announcement I’m REALLY Excited About

  #624 I don’t even know if I’m allowed to share this with you yet. You see, this kind of thing is out of my control now. In fact, many of my business friends said this would happen and warned me against going down this path. So what’s happening? A...

• SPI 623: Copywriting Simplified—How to Write the Words That Convert with Stefan Georgi

  #623 Becoming a successful entrepreneur is often a matter of bringing a few key skills together. One of them, copywriting, is as vital as it is scary to some people. So how do you get to the point where your words work for you instead of against...

• Harness the Power of Community: Free Live Seminar Tuesday 10/25!

  The Business of Community Summit is a one-day virtual summit focused exclusively on the business thinking, decisions, and strategies needed to reach the economic potential of community for your business. You'll walk away with a clear ro...

• SPI 622: A Big Announcement I’m REALLY Nervous About

  #622 I have a massive update for you today. I’ve talked about my journey in the Pokémon space on the podcast before. Deep Pocket Monster is going strong on YouTube. It’s grown to over 300K subscribers, and we’ve had more than 8 million views this...

• SPI 621: How Emily D. Baker Quit Her Job & Became One of the Top Creators on YouTube

  #621 Imagine this: You have an amazing job that you love. You work with high-end clients and make a great living. Then your health starts showing signs that this path isn’t right for you. That’s the situation Emily D. Baker was in when she said g...

• SPI 620: How to Take Control of Your Emotions with Michael Bauman

  #620 How do you measure your success? Many entrepreneurs are stuck in a loop, their minds always going through the list of things they haven’t done yet. So how can we rewire our brains and pursue goals effectively? This is another fantastic Teach...

• SPI 619: How to Create a Community that Becomes Your Business

  #619 It might surprise you that the highest-earning online communities are actually very small. Almost all of them have fewer than three hundred members. Many of them have fewer than one hundred members! In this episode, we dive deep into what it...

• SPI 618: How to Optimize Your Courses with Marla Bainbridge Martinez

  #618 How do you know your course is worthy of the price tag? What are the solutions you provide, and what are the transformations your students can expect to see? What do you want them to say about you and how you served them? Today’s guest host,...

• SPI 617: The Formula for Finding an Audience and Generating Revenue with Vanessa Lau

  #617 One thing that’s true about content creation is that consistency breeds legitimacy. But what if you keep putting in the hours and still don’t gain any traction? With no likes and no views coming in, what should you do? Vanessa Lau quit her F...

• SPI 616: Just Hit a HUGE Milestone (How It Happened)

  #616 Often we look at success stories, and it almost seems like they came out of nowhere. Yet when we dig deeper into what it takes to become an overnight success, we almost always find years of hard work leading up to it. I’m so excited to share...

• SPI 615: What's REALLY Working in Online Marketing Today with Amy Porterfield

  #615 Things are not like they used to be. You've noticed, I'm sure. But the best ways of adapting to an ever-changing business landscape are less than obvious. So what should you do to reach more people? What are the marketing strategies that act...

• SPI 614: 3 Lists to Freedom

  #614 As you listen to this episode, I want you to go through a quick exercise with me. You can just do it in your head, but the real magic happens when you put pen to paper. My good friend, Chris Ducker, calls it the 3 Lists to Freedom. As the na...

• SPI 613: The Business of Writing and Publishing Books with Azul Terronez

  #613 One of the best ways to help your audience is to write a book based on your knowledge and experience. However, the key to connecting with readers is going from what you know to discovering your true message. But what does that even look like...

• SPI 612: Crowdsparking

  #612 As I was listening to Alex Hormozi talk about his content creation method at Grow With Video Live in Las Vegas, I was kicking myself. Why haven’t I been doing this?! We’ve already shared this strategy in the first issue of our fantastic week...

• SPI 611: How to Reprogram Your Brain for Success with John Assaraf

  #611 We've all been guilty of this at some point—setting goals and having a vision for our lives but not backing it up with the beliefs and plans to make it a reality. That's exactly what I’m chatting about with my fantastic guest, John Assaraf....

• SPI 610: Building Community (Behind the Scenes)

  #610 What is the number one strategy you should focus on in the coming years? At SPI, we believe that community is a massive part of the future of entrepreneurship. I'm pulling back the curtain today and revealing the exciting things we've been w...

• SPI 609: Useful Legal Tips for the New Entrepreneur from My Attorney, Mark Stansbury

  #609 As entrepreneurs, we often have legal questions but don’t even know where to start looking for answers. That’s why I wanted to create a go-to resource for us and shed some light on the common issues we might encounter in our businesses. I’m...

• SPI 608: I Was Wrong About This

  #608 I'm not afraid to admit when I make a mistake, and that’s exactly why I’m publishing this episode. You’ve heard me say this, “Nobody wakes up in the morning wanting more emails.” I was wrong about that, and I’ll tell you exactly why. There a...

• SPI 607: Building Your Second Brain with Tiago Forte

  #607 What would you be able to accomplish if you had a second brain helping you? And no, science hasn’t found a way to clone your brain yet. What I’m talking about is a digital system that allows you to manage information and deliver high-quality...

• SPI 606: What Good Marketers REALLY Are

  #606 What is our most important job as marketers? The number one thing we should do is help people make decisions. When potential customers come across our products they need to be able to understand if what we’re offering is right for them or no...

• SPI 605: Anti-Time Management — The Key to True Happiness with Richie Norton

  #605 What happens if your business idea takes off, but you still don’t get the lifestyle you want? Many people quit traditional 9-to-5 jobs and start their entrepreneurial journey to have more freedom. But if we’re not baking that into our busine...

• SPI 604: I Really Wanted to Believe This

  #604 There are many tools out there that could make our lives easier as entrepreneurs. But how do you know which ones are right for you? This is something I used to struggle with. I would buy software or equipment before I had any concrete use fo...

• SPI 603: The Secret to Building the Best Community Online with Drew Dillon

  #603 One of my favorite things is to invite people on the show who have special access to information we can’t get from anywhere else. I’m talking about analytics and strategies we can all use. My guest shares all of that with us today and more!...

• SPI 602: They Said Do THIS, So I Did That

  #602 Today I'm spilling some truth and sharing things that are going to upset a few people. We'll be discussing three things that people, friends, and even mentors and coaches told me to do. This is common advice that you might hear as well and t...

• SPI 601: How to Get the BEST Testimonials for Your Products, Hands Down

  #601 How do you build trust with someone who’s just visiting your website? How do you connect and convert them into paying customers right then and there? In business, we often have so many big ideas that we forget to go back to the tried and tru...

• SPI 600: Always Keep Casting - Thanks for 600!

  #600 Episode 600. Wow! I really appreciate all of you and a big thank you for helping me get here! We usually like to do something big for these milestone episodes, but I’m flying solo today. I have a fishing story for you that's actually a busin...

• SPI 599: Rewire Your Mind for Growth with Natasha Graziano

  #599 How do you keep getting back up after being knocked down again and again? Natasha was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and living in a hostel with her son, but everything changed for her when she started serving others. This is an in...

• SPI 598: How to Run a Business as a Couple with Finley Robinson

  #598 It’s becoming more common to see couples not just starting a family but also starting businesses together. But is going into business with your spouse or partner a good idea? Finley Robinson is taking over the show today to talk about his ex...

• SPI 597: How This 12-Year-Old Built and Sold His First Business

  #597 When I was at Social Media Marketing World earlier this year, I heard something that just blew me away. It was the story of a 10-year-old who started his first business and sold it for $15,000 three months later. Today on the show, we get th...

• SPI 596: How to Craft Irresistible Offers with Karthik Vijayakumar

  #596 What if you had an offer people just couldn’t refuse? And no, I don’t mean going all The Godfather on your audience. I’m talking about making your products and services irresistible. Karthik Vijayakumar is talking over the show today to teac...

• SPI 595: Proving the Riches Are in the Niches with Matt Giovanisci

  #595 There’s no shortage of business strategies out there. But what if you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to stick? The key is adapting these tactics to your niche, your business, your audience. When Matt Giovanisci finally did that, his b...

• SPI 594: How to Heal Burnout with Valerie Hamaker

  #594 As an entrepreneur, you’re creating something special and carving your own path. That isn’t always easy. You’re likely putting a lot of pressure on yourself and likely setting yourself up to experience some degree of burnout. Valerie Hamaker...

• SPI 593: Inside an Audience Member’s Business & How It Works with Greg Langston

  #593 College is expensive. Shoker, I know. But did you know that the “four-year degree” is basically a myth at this point? Fewer than 40% of students graduate in four years. For most, it takes six years to earn a bachelor’s degree. College Flight...

• SPI 592: How to Market Mindfully with Daphne Gomez

  # 592 Ever feel like your marketing is too salesy? The question is, can you stay true to yourself and still attract customers? You can! In fact, being upfront will likely lead to better results. That’s why Daphne Gomez is taking over the show tod...

• SPI 591: Geeking Out on Funnels and High-Ticket Pricing With Rick Mulready

  #591 How do people go from first discovering our businesses to investing thousands of dollars with us? You might think that's impossible, but today we talk about the funnels that can get you there. Rick Mulready, from The Art of Online Business P...

• SPI 590: Share the Platform

  #590 In the early days, as Smart Passive Income began to grow, people started asking me if they could guest blog on the site, or guest host on the podcast, and I said no. It took me some time to realize that I was being selfish and actually hurti...

• SPI 589: I Interview the Other Pat Flynn—Talking Business, Sharing the Same Name, and Generalism

  #589 On today’s episode I interview the other Pat Flynn, owner of Chronicles of Strength. I like to call him Kettlebell Pat Flynn. Why did I bring Pat on? Because we wanted to connect and understand what it was like in this world to share the sam...

• SPI 588: Entrepreneurship is an Energy Game

  #588 I was thinking about something the other day: that success as an entrepreneur is largely a game of energy management. You may remember when we had Jim Collins on the show to talk about his idea of the “20-mile march,” from his book Grea...

• SPI 587: Keenya Kelly update on Tik Tok for Business

  #587 Today I’m talking with Keenya Kelly about short-form video platforms. Things like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and specifically TikTok, and how you can use short-form videos to grow your business. Keenya’s been on the podcast before to t...

• SPI 586: Excuses

  #586 In the 14 years I've been an entrepreneur, I still create excuses about why I can't do certain things or why something I attempt won't work out. So today I want to cover some of the more common excuses that hold back entrepreneurs. This is g...

• SPI 585: Life as a Parent and an Entrepreneur (Caleb had Twins! Let's catch up)

  #585 Today I’m talking with Caleb Wojcik. Caleb and I go way back, and he’s been on the show a couple of times. A while back he talked about creating videos and getting started on YouTube. More recently he came on to talk about SwitchPod, the phy...

• SPI 584: Book Writing: The Truth

  #584 Writing a book and getting it out into the world is one of the hardest things you can do—and one of the most fulfilling. I'm currently working on my next book, titled The Lean Learner. After self-publishing three books, I want to t...

• SPI 583: How to Increase Productivity and Happiness with Plants with Maria Failla

  #583 Did you know you can actually increase your productivity, creativity, and happiness simply by having plants in your office or around your house? We spend so much time and money on applications, devices, and other things to help us produce mo...

• SPI 582: Advisorship and Helping Other Companies Grow

  #582 Today I want to share what can happen when you combine your superpowers and implement them elsewhere. One of the things I've been doing in the online video space with my new YouTube channel, Deep Pocket Monster, is building relationships. As...

• SPI 581: Behind the Scenes of My Successful New YouTube Channel Venture

  #581 For the last year and a half I’ve been talking about my new side hustle. It’s called Deep Pocket Monster, and it’s a YouTube channel in the Pokemon hobby collection space. It’s doing amazingly well, and today I’d like to do a deep dive into...

• SPI 580: How to Listen to and Follow Your Intuition with Benjamin Yeh

  #580 Benjamin is a business and transformation coach who has realized that the foundation your business is built on is often as important as—if not more important than—how you execute on things. In today's episode, he'll be covering three topics:...

• SPI 579: How to Easily Monetize Your Knowledge with Graham Cochrane

  #579 On today’s show I talk with Graham Cochrane. When he was in college Graham was set on becoming a musician. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. He had to get a job that he didn’t like, and even started living off of food stamps for a...

• SPI 578: How to Use the Power of Myth to Unlock Your Hero's Journey with Daniel Allison

  #578 In today's Teaching Friday episode, you're going to learn how to think mythically, to see how ancient stories can reflect your journey through life and business, and gain some insights to help you on your way. Daniel Allison is a bestselling...

• SPI 577: The Secret to a Wealthy & Simple Life with James Schramko

  #577 One of the most common questions I get is, “Pat, do you have a business coach? You coach a lot of people. You have a podcast. You help tens of thousands of people. Do you get help, too?” Absolutely. I think it’s massively important, and toda...

• SPI 576: How to Light the Path for Your Audience with Michael Gerharz

  #576 This episode is another Teaching Friday, where we bring in members of our SPI Pro community to teach us about a topic in their area of genius! Today, Dr. Michael Gerharz of Leaders Light the Path shares why it's so import...

• SPI 575: How to Sell It Like a Mango with Donald C. Kelly

  #575 Today I’m joined by Donald C. Kelly. Donald is known as The Sales Evangelist, and his new book Sell It Like a Mango is going to teach us how to close more deals. When I asked why it’s called Sell It Like a Mango, Donald told me about how his...

• SPI 574: How to Get Started with TikTok for Business with Rose Griffin

  #574 In the return of our Teaching Friday series, we welcome Rose Griffin, a speech therapist with her own business at ABA SPEECH, as well as a podcast. Rose loves using and optimizing social media to reach her ideal clients, and she's...

• SPI 573: The State of Community Building in 2022 with Andy from Circle

  #573 Today we’re talking all about community. Leaning into building communities has paid huge dividends for Smart Passive Income. Our guest is Andy Guttormsen, Co-Founder of Circle. Andy has access to 5,000-plus communities, so he knows what’s wo...

• SPI 572: How to Turn (Almost) Everything You Touch to Gold

  #572 Someone told me the other day, “Pat, everything you touch just seems to turn to gold.” Typically, I would deflect this question, but instead I said, “Well, I only touch things that can turn into gold.” I want to unpack this for you...

• SPI 571: Easy SEO for Non-SEO People with Tim Soulo from Ahrefs

  #571 Today’s show is probably the most mind blowing, and likely one of the most valuable podcast episodes that you will ever hear. I’m very happy to have Tim Soulo back on the show. Tim is the CMO at Ahrefs, an industry leading search engine opti...

• SPI 570: The Marketing Matrix

  #570 Have you ever "matrixed" yourself? If you've seen the movie The Matrix, you know what I mean. It's like waking up to the reality of what's happening out there, and you're able to see things in a different way. And you can apply this idea to...

• SPI 569: The BIG Passive Income Opportunity in Payment Processing with David and Patricia Carlin

  #569 It always amazes me when I discover new ways people are generating an income. On today's show we will discover a new pocket of the entrepreneurial world. It’s one a lot of us are familiar with, but didn’t know it was a way to make money. Out...

• SPI 568: Why Do We Like What We Like?

  #568 This past week, I interviewed Samir from Colin and Samir, an awesome podcast duo you can find on YouTube. I love the approach Colin and Samir take with their podcast, and their goal and mission of helping creators by interviewing other...

• SPI 567: The Origin of the Colin & Samir Show - One of YouTube's Most Popular Podcasts

  #567 On today’s episode I’m talking with Samir, from Colin and Samir. Their show is my absolute favorite podcast. Colin and Samir have an amazing story. In this episode we unpack their journey, and discover a bunch of new things about how their s...

• SPI 566: The Most Underrated Way to LOCK ATTENTION to Your Brand

  #566 On Wednesday I spoke with Jaspreet from Minority Mindset, one of my favorite YouTube channels. I stumbled onto the channel via a YouTube recommendation, watched the video, and got a quick win from some of Jaspreet's helpful mortgag...

• SPI 565: Behind the Minority Mindset Brand and Empire with Jaspreet Singh

  #565 Today we are talking about different ways to earn passive income. Our special guest on the show is Jaspreet Singh. Jaspreet shares his knowledge about how he started his YouTube channel, Minority Mindset. He’s turned it into an empire, not j...

• SPI 564: I Sold the SPI Podcast

  #564 I'm here today with major news. That news is… that you should go check your calendar. To be honest, I'm not that great at this April Fool's thing, so let's just get into the real topic of today's show, shall we? This marketing thing—what wou...

• SPI 563: The 3-Phase Approach that DOUBLED Josh's Revenue Online

  #563 Today we’re speaking with Josh Hall, from JoshHall.co. He’s a web designer and web developer. He teaches and coaches people how to create businesses as web designers. Josh was last on the program in episode 456. Since then he’s turned his fu...

• SPI 562: An Update on My "On the Side" YouTube Channel

  #562 Today, I wanted to give you an update on my side hobby/side hustle at Deep Pocket Monster, my Pokémon YouTube channel. Some incredible milestones have happened recently! We passed 100,000 subscribers, I got invited to my first live Pokémon e...

• SPI 561: How Marketing Has Changed, and What's Working TODAY with Neil Patel

  #561 Today we’re going back in time with Neil Patel. Neil’s been on the show once before, but that was six years ago. A lot’s happened since then. It’s not really an interview, but more of a conversation about how business has changed, how market...

• SPI 560: A Special Event You Won't Want to Miss!

  #560 This is a really special episode, because we have something very fun to announce! As you probably know, community has been the biggest thing for SPI in the past couple years, especially with the July 2020 launch of SPI Pro, which was a...

• SPI 559: How to Get More Free Time and Enjoy Your Work More with Jenny Blake

  #559 Free time. It’s something we all want more of. Unfortunately, whenever we get more free time we end up filling that free time with more things to do. That keeps us busy, overworked, and overburdened. It can also lead to burnout. That’s the w...

• SPI 558: The Only Thing You Need to Do

  #558 I want to talk about one of the best things—maybe the best thing—you can do if you want to build a business. Having conversations. Everybody talks about creating a minimum viable product, an MVP, but often they forget about the "viable" part...

• SPI 557: Secrets to Starting a Business and Earning Passive Income with Hiten Shah

  #557 We’re definitely talking about passive income today with our friend, Hiten Shah. We talk about his new business, and how he’s applied his secrets to his business. If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re thinking about starting a business, or yo...

• SPI 556: When You Open Your Mind, This Happens

  #556 The world works in incredible ways. When you open yourself up to the idea of something, maybe you don't believe it 100% yet, but you at least open yourself up to it, exciting things start coming your way. Many people are talking about things...

• SPI 555: NFTs, Crypto, and its Potential Business Application with Justin and Gene from Braindrops

  #555 You’ve probably heard words like, “cryptocurrency,” or the “blockchain,” “Ethereum,” and, of course, “NFTs” a lot lately. It seems to be all the talk within a certain group of people. How can NFTs help artists, and what are some of the rules...

• SPI 554: Pressure Situations

  #554 I started my entrepreneurial journey as a not-so-great communicator. I was most comfortable behind my keyboard, writing for my blog. Today, I'm way more at ease in situations I would have run from a decade ago. I worked my way into some...

• SPI 553: The Art of Making a Living Without Feeling Gross with Chris Do from The Futur

  #553 I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on Chris Do’s podcast, The Futur. Chris and his podcasts, and his YouTube channels contain a ton of valuable content. Chris teaches us how to position ourselves so that when we sell, we’re not fee...

• SPI 552: My Personal Money Story

  #552 In Wednesday's episode, we chatted with Marisa Pier about the money stories (and other stories!) we tell ourselves that then become our reality. Today, I wanted to talk a little about my own money story, because it's definitely had a ro...

• SPI 551: Why Lying to Yourself Helps You Become More Successful with Marisa Peer

  #551 Today’s guest is Marisa Peer. She focuses on Rapid Transformational Therapy. She has clients all over the world who are massive celebrities, massive millionaires, and high-performance people. She helps them work out much of what they’re goin...

• SPI 550: It's Okay to Not Know

  #550: This past episode, I interviewed Eric Wooten from AltaredMarriage.com, who's right in the middle of building his business. As you might have heard in that episode, I asked a lot of questions where Eric was like, "Well, I'm not exactly sure,...

• SPI 549: Meet Eric, Who's Building His Business As We Speak

  #549 On today’s show we’re speaking with somebody who is right in the middle of building his business. We’re talking with Eric Wooten, from AltaredMarriage.com. He’s fairly new to the entrepreneurial space, and he’s a member of SPI Pro. We talk a...

• SPI 548: Reading Bad Emails from People Asking to Be a Guest on This Podcast

  #548 I get a lot of emails from people asking to be a guest on one of my podcasts. And a lot of those emails... well, they're not great. That's why today I'm going to share some of the ways to most definitely not ask to be on someone's podcast. I...

• SPI 547: The Right Way to Guest Podcast and Grow Your Brand with Ray Blakney

  #547 Seth Godin once said, podcasting is the new blogging. If that’s true, guest podcasting is the new guest blogging. Today, we’re going to talk about how to be a guest on another person’s podcast. How do you get that person to say yes? How do y...

• SPI 546: My (Terrible) First Podcast Episode

  #546 I'm gonna be honest. What you're about to hear in today's episode might be a little disturbing. Okay, I'm kidding (mostly). You might cringe a little, though. That's because you're going to hear clips from my very first podcast episode ever,...

• SPI 545: The Reality of Starting a Podcast (Actually 2) with Abby Rose Green

  #545 A lot of people are looking to start podcasts this year. I've been podcasting for a very long time, and we've done episodes with other podcasters talking about podcasting and what that can do for your brand. It can do a lot. Today we're spea...

• SPI 544: How to Build a Remarkable Email Marketing Machine with Brad Hussey

  #544 Have you ever had an ambitious goal—one that when you're finally faced with the opportunity to fulfill it, you're met with resistance and ultimately try to self-sabotage? It's that voice in your head that tells you you're just not good enoug...

• SPI 543: Marketing, Mindfulness & Making Things Happen with Espree Devora

  #543 Today, you are going to learn so much. You’re going to be inspired, but you’re also going to learn a lot of tactical things. For example, a not-so-common tool that our guest uses to find the right people at the right time. You’re also going...

• SPI 542: Creating Your Own Workshop with a Twist with Trudy Rankin

  #542 Today is our second installment in the new "Teaching Friday" series where we tap into the amazing knowledge of folks in the SPI audience and our SPI Pro community, and I'm excited to welcome another SPI Pro member, Trudy Rankin of Online Bus...

• SPI 541: How Lewis Howes Achieved Record Earnings, Lands Celebrity Guests and Finds Inner Peace

  #541 Today on the show I’m joined by my good friend, Lewis Howes. He’s a New York Times Bestselling author, a lifestyle and business coach, a former pro athlete, a top-ranked podcaster, has been featured on numerous television programs and magazi...

• SPI 540: How to Negotiate ANYTHING with Guest Host Mike Lander

  #540 I've been hogging the mic here on the SPI Podcast. Yeah, I've shared some airspace with some amazing guests in the 500+ episodes we've published. But there are still so many talented, amazing teachers and storytellers in our community. I wan...

• SPI 539: The NEW Creator Economy with Roberto Blake

  #539 I can't believe we got here so quickly, but I'm fired up for 2022, because we have a great lineup for you this year on the Smart Passive Income Podcast—starting with today's guest, Roberto Blake. Roberto's been on the show before, and he's j...

• SPI 538: What Bob Ross Taught Me in 2021

  #538 Happy new year! 2021 went fast, didn't it? A lot of great things happened this year, especially right here on the podcast. (Check out episode 534, where I share my standout episodes.) Today, I wanted to talk about a hobby I picked up at the...

• SPI 537: Finding Your Spark for 2022 with Jonathan Fields

  #537 Whether or not you're already an entrepreneur, how do you position yourself for success? Not just with money, or your goals, but how do you wake up every morning excited to do something that sparks you, that lights you up? Jonathan Fields is...

• SPI 536: The 20-Mile March

  Control. We all want it, but very little is actually in our control. So what's in your control? The ability to wake up every day and be consistent with whatever it is you're trying to achieve. Perhaps 2021 didn't go the way you wanted it to, or y...

• SPI 535: How to Craft a Team Retreat That Achieves Great Things with Matt Gartland

  #535 Our vision at SPI most years is to bring our team together in the fall to think about the following year, source ideas, have conversations, and arrive at a strategic plan for the next year. We lost out on the opportunity to do that last year...

• SPI 534: These Are the Best Episodes of 2021

  #534 Today I'm digging back into the archives of the SPI Podcast to reveal my favorite episodes we've put out this year. I'll be sharing some of the most memorable moments from the show in 2021, and expressing my gratitude for the year that was i...

• SPI 533: How Brenda Built a Niche Online Education Business the Smart Way

  #533 Brenda Petrella is an ex-scientist who helps people get outside in nature through her online business, Outdoor Photography School. She's here to share what she's learned about niching down and building her online business in a way that works...

• SPI 532: Leave Your Marina

  #532 I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't taken a brave step forward to discover what was out there. It's almost like a boat parked in a harbor, and the world of online business is a giant ocean. As we approach the end of 2021, how are you...

• SPI 531: How Eevi Jones Published Over 40 Children's Books (and How You Can Write One, Too)

  #531 Some of my all-time favorite episodes here on the podcast are ones where we interview somebody who is not just a successful business owner, but a member of the SPI community too. Today's guest, Eevi Jones, is a member of SPI Pro, o...

• SPI 530: The Dos and Don'ts of Team Retreats

  #530 As you learned if you listened to this Wednesday's episode, our team spent a week together in Denver for our first in-person retreat since COVID. Check out episode 529 with Jillian and Tony, two members of my team who were there in Denver wh...

• SPI 529: An Insider Look at Starting and Managing a Paid Community with Jillian & Tony of SPI

  #529 During our team's recent retreat in Denver, I huddled with two of my team members, Jillian Benbow and Tony Bacigalupo, to record the episode you're about to hear. Jillian is our SPI Pro community manager, and Tony is our community program ma...

• SPI 528: About the New Book I'm Writing

  #528 This might sound weird, but I've learned too much. There are a lot of things I picked up in school and in college, and even as an entrepreneur, that are just superfluous. Why am I talking about this? Because it has everything to do with the...

• SPI 527: How to Start Something That Matters with Michael Bungay Stanier

  #527 I'm so excited for this episode. We are speaking with one of my favorite people in the world: Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael is an author who's written a bunch of amazing books. He's also the founder of a training and development company, B...

• SPI 526: 4 Easy Ways to Stand Out

  #526 If you listened to this Wednesday's episode, 525, we spoke with Derrick Reimer from SavvyCal, which is a tool that competes with Calendly, a very popular calendar/scheduler. In that episode, Derrick and I talked about competition. We ta...

• SPI 525: How to Build Software that Competes in a Crowded Space with Derrick Reimer from SavvyCal

  #525 How do you compete in a space where there are already established players? Whether it's software, or information products, or physical products, it's not always possible to create something entirely original. There are likely others who have...

• SPI 524: The 5 Biggest Mistakes I've Made

  #524 In Wednesday's episode with Los Silva from eCom Powerhouse, we talked about some of the big mistakes entrepreneurs make. That conversation is a great one, so check it out if you haven't already. And it got me thinking about the mistakes I've...

• SPI 523: The Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Growing a Business with Los Silva

  #523 We all make mistakes in business. I have made several, and this topic is one of the centerpieces of my conversation today with Los Silva of EcomPowerhouse. Los is somebody I recently met and have become fascinated by. Why? Because in ge...

• SPI 522: These People Sell WAY Better than Us

  #522 I'm going to let you in on a little secret. It's something I've learned over time that I know I even have to embrace even more now, and it's something that we should all embrace and do more of. Have you ever had trouble selling a thing you m...

• SPI 521: How to Build, Launch & Sell a Course Today with Jess Catorc

  #521 It's one thing to create an online course. But it's a whole other thing to figure out how to get people interested in it. How do you get people to find your course? How do you launch it? Do you do a fireworks launch, or a fire...

• SPI 520: Let Me Tell You a Story

  #520 This past Wednesday I interviewed Mike Pacchione, who is an amazing speaker and coach. Mike once worked with Nancy Duarte, whose organization helped people like Steve Jobs create presentations. And we all know how wonderful Steve Jobs's...

• SPI 519: Great Storytelling 101: How to Be Remembered & Get Shared with Mike Pacchione

  #519 When I think back on my 13-year entrepreneurial career, I think about some of the skills I've learned to get here, and one of the most important skills is storytelling. But storytelling is not something I've always been good at. In fact, at...

• SPI 518: Let's Be Audience Driven

  #518 “Audience driven.” It's a term that has become a part of our vocabulary here at Team SPI, and it's why we put on the Audience Driven Summit earlier this month. An audience-driven approach is the way we've always believed a business should be...

• SPI 517: The Best Way to Start a Successful Business Today with Arvid Kahl

  #517 Many of the guests on this show are people I know personally. Today's guest, however, comes to me by way of crowdsourcing. Arvid Kahl is someone who was recommended by several of the members of Team SPI, and I couldn't be happier that they d...

• SPI 516: The Numbers Are Vital, but This Is More Important

  #516 We're going to talk some numbers today—and we're also going to go beyond the numbers. Here's one number: This podcast has gotten 65 million downloads and counting, which is awesome. And it's important to share numbers like that, because they...

• SPI 515: This Is Not Being Talked About! How to Create Accessible Content

  #515 One of my favorite things that happens as a result of this podcast is when a listener or fan says, "You know what, Pat? I noticed that you haven't really talked about [topic] much, but it's so, so important. Is there anything you can do abou...

• SPI 514: The Fall of FlynnCon...

  #514 I started my speaking career in 2011 at FinCon, the financial blogger conference. I got called onto the main stage at the last minute because the keynote speaker was unable to make it. I was kind of thrown into the deep end, and although I w...

• SPI 513: The Untapped Potential of Cohort-Based Courses with Wes Kao of Maven

  #513 A lot has changed recently when it comes to online courses. For a while, it was all about having as much content as possible. Sixty hours of video and five hundred worksheets? Great! Ship it! We might have thought that way once, bu...

• SPI 512: Planning for the Future and Finding the Right Help

  #512 This past week I interviewed Joe Sanok from Practice of the Practice, who is the author of a new book called Thursday is the New Friday. My chat with Joe really got me thinking, "Who created the five-day week anyway, and why is it like that?...

• SPI 511: Why Thursday is the New Friday with Joe Sanok

  #511 Perhaps you've heard about the four-hour workweek. Well, a lot of us have come to realize that it's kind of hard to come by. Even Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Work Week, has said that maybe wasn't the best title for his book. Because ev...

• SPI 510: The Secret to Staying Consistent

  #510 Earlier this week, we spoke with Dorie Clark, author of the brand new book The Long Game, about being in it for the long haul and doing the things now that will ensure long-term success in your business and your life. And we talked about a l...

• SPI 509: How to Play the Long Game in Business and Win in Life with Dorie Clark

  #509 Are you in this for the long game, or the quick buck? The problem with short-term thinking is that it's so vulnerable. When you go for the long game, you're building something that will last—and perhaps even outlast you. Thankfully, most of...

• SPI 508: You Must Adapt to Changing Times, Or Else

  #508 Today we're following up on the episode we did in 507 with Jeff Walker, the creator of the PLF or Product Launch Formula. If you missed the episode, PLF is essentially a way to warm up an audience, to give them value, and to bring them on a...

• SPI 507: The Formula for Launching a Product with Jeff Walker

  #507 Maybe you've heard the name Jeff Walker. Even if you haven't, you've probably heard of something called the Product Launch Formula (PLF). If you've been in business online for any number of years, PLF has become the staple way that people la...

• SPI 506: Generating Leads for the Rest of Us (The #1 Thing You Should Do)

  #506 This week we spoke with Anthony Sarandrea, who gave us a lot of gold nuggets about generating leads online. But I know what some of you may be thinking: “I'm not even close to being able to do some of the things you talk about in that episod...

• SPI 505: The Ultimate Guide to Lead Generation for Your Online Business with Anthony Sarandrea

  #505 They often say that this world is very small, especially the world of online business. When I go to conferences (or at least when I did before COVID), I'd often get introduced to somebody, and we'll find that we've already connected before,...

• SPI 504: How I Forgot to Be Myself and The Power of Superpower

  #504 That's right—follow-up Friday episodes are back! I wanted to talk about something that crossed my mind after this week's conversation with Ali Abdaal. And this is a result of “competition.” When you start to build a business and do competiti...

• SPI 503: From Med Student to Passive Income—Ali Abdaal's Incredible Success Story & YouTube Tips

  #503 Has this ever happened to you? About a year and a half ago, I discovered a six-minute YouTube video about note-taking, by someone named Ali Abdaal. After I finished watching it, I thought, "Whoa, I really like this guy." So I watched the nex...

• SPI 721: The Community Experience — a Brand-New Podcast from SPI!

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Community Experience, a brand-new podcast from SPI!In this feed drop (episode 001), hosts Tony Bacigalupo and Jillian Benbow are hanging out with a different Jillian, Jillian Richardson, a woman on a quest...

• SPI 502: All Things Live Video (the Best Way to Connect to Your Audience) with Luria Petrucci

  #502 Have you tried live video yet? If you haven't, this episode is for you. And even if you've already been using live video in your business (no matter what platform), this episode is also for you! Wherever you land on that spectrum, I want you...

• SPI 501: Niching Down & Leaning Into Your Passion So You Can Make a Profit with Megan Gilger from Fresh Exchange

  #501 Do you ever wonder what your life or career would be like if you'd made a different decision at a fork in the road? I definitely don't use my architecture degree anymore. But at the same time, I think about the skills I've learned and the th...

• SPI 500: Session 500! A Mystery Host Flips the Script!

  #500 Significant number alert! This is episode 500 of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, and to celebrate the milestone, we're doing something a little different. We're flipping the script. Today we have a guest host running the show, and although...

• SPI 499: How to Get Your Ideas to Actually Spread with Jeff Goins

  #499 If you're a business owner, this might be one of the most important podcast episodes you listen to. That's because as an entrepreneur, whether you're just starting out or you have been doing this for a while, you're probably constantly comin...

• SPI 498: Step by Step: How to Make Sure Emails Don’t End Up in Spam with Adrian Savage

  #498 If you're running a business, you need an email list. But you also need to send the right emails. And you also need to make sure those emails are actually getting into your subscribers' inboxes. I often talk about the fact that email is the...

• SPI 497: Building a Big-Time Brand with Shawn Stevenson from The Model Health Show

  #497 Today, you're going to hear an incredible level of detail on how to build a brand, write a bestselling book (or two), and make business and family life work together in a powerful way—plus why health and sleep are so crucial, and much more....

• SPI 496: The #1 Business Superpower You Can Use Today with Mike Kim

  #496 How do you position yourself as an expert? How do you talk about yourself online so that other people become interested, not just in following you, but potentially buying from you? How do you sell yourself in a way that's not sleazy? It star...

• SPI 495: How to Run a Successful Community (And What to Put Inside)

  #495 The future of business is about community and connection. And, it's more than just creating Facebook or LinkedIn groups—now your entire business can be run like a membership site. That's exactly what we're going to be talking about today wit...

• SPI 494: Why Online Summits Rock (& How to Run One) with Rob Gelb of HeySummit

  #494: A long, long time ago—before Zoom was even a thing—we were talking about summits here on SPI. And guess what? Summits are back, and they're hotter and better than ever, especially because now we have even more tools to create and run amazin...

• SPI 493: How to Use Clubhouse for Social Media - All the Tips You Need to Make It Worth Your Time

  #493 So by now you've probably heard about Clubhouse Let me tell you, Clubhouse is here, social audio is definitely here to stay, and it's not going anywhere. Having spent some time on Clubhouse (80,000 followers and counting), I can tell you tha...

• SPI 492: How to Find and "Characterize" Your Passion with Connie Neal AKA Grandma Goodie

  #492 We've got a fun one for you guys today. Connie Neal is on the show and boy, is she a character. And I mean that literally . . . Connie creates amazing content for kids as a character she created called Grandma Goodie, and she does a phenomen...

• The Museum of Failure on Flops!

  Did you know that there's a Museum of Failure? For the final installment in season 1 of Flops — the brand-new podcast my team launched this year — hosts Karen Beattie and Ray Sylvester sat down with the museum's director, Dr. Samuel West. What fo...

• SPI 491: Work Life Balance & The 18 Summers You Have with Your Kids (a Chat with Jim Sheils)

  #491 As entrepreneurs a lot of us develop this idea that we need to hustle now, grind out the hours, and our families will understand. But this is the opposite of what I would advise. Nothing can replace lost time that you could have used to deve...

• SPI 490: You Must Draw a Line in the Sand

  #490 Earlier this week I interviewed Kevin Espiritu from Epic Gardening for session 489 of the show. He's absolutely killing it in his space and I've taken a few notes from him in terms of content creation. In talking with Kevin and interacting w...

• SPI 489: The Niche That Exploded during the Pandemic and How Kevin Espiritu Is Owning It

  #489 The pandemic put a lot of entrepreneurs on high alert and changed the way we work or do business. But some businesses thrived, and today's guest has a business that pretty much exploded during the pandemic. I first got connected with him bec...

• SPI 488: How to Get the Story That Connects, Serves, and Sells

  #488 Earlier this week on episode 487 I got to interview PJ of GoatMilkStuff.com — it'll be one for the ages for sure. And it reminded me of something, an episode from way back, episode 122 with Shane and Jocelyn Sams. In fact, I'm going to share...

• SPI 487: Business Success as a Farm Family: The Story of Goat Milk Stuff

  #487 PJ Jonas started making goat milk soap in 2008 and has since grown the business into the family business. Seriously, her entire family is involved with everything from actually making the soap to social media and more. And they don't just ma...

• SPI 486: One of the Most Important Things You Can Do for Entrepreneurial (and Life) Success

  #486 Sometimes our competitive edge can prevent us from finding a critical link with someone who, on paper, might look like a competitor. Well, I'm here today to encourage you to find a buddy, someone you can build up and who can encourage you as...

• SPI 485: Making Major Business Decisions during a Major Crisis with Chris Ducker

  #485 The pandemic has taught all of us about the importance of flexibility. Chris Ducker, a great friend of mine, is here to tell us his experience, how his business is doing, and what he's learned making major business decisions in these times....

• SPI 484: The #1 Most Efficient Way to Succeed on Your Business Journey

  #484 When I was a kid, when I was in school, I was afraid to ask questions. I worried that I'd look silly in front of my friends, that I'd get made fun of, or that I'd reveal something I didn't know (that I should). I'm here to tell you that your...

• SPI 483: Turning Life's Challenges into a Podcast and Brand That Changes Lives with Mary Barbera

  #483 Today's guest is a student of mine who has a podcast and a book called Turn Autism Around. She's on a mission and she's here to tell us how she's started to realize that mission through books, courses, and more. She'll also share some of the...

• SPI 482: The 3-Second Rule That You Need to Know

  #482 I've got a great tip to share with you today — especially if you're an introvert like me. This goes way back to my first conference. If you've ever been to one of these events you know that networking is a big part of the appeal. The ability...

• SPI 481: How to Negotiate Like a PRO with FBI Negotiator Chris Voss

  #481 Chris Voss is the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd. and the author of Never Split the Difference — an amazing book on negotiation that I'd highly recommend everyone read. I'm so grateful that Chris joined me on the show to talk about negotiat...

• SPI 480: The Entrepreneurial Game That No One Ever Wins

  #480 If you're an entrepreneur, at some point you're inevitably going to compare yourself to the other entrepreneurs out there. Maybe you wish you had success like theirs, maybe you're envious because their success seemed to happen overnight. But...

• SPI 479: John Lee Dumas and The Common Path to Uncommon Success (Behind the Scenes)

  #479 John Lee Dumas is here today to share the story behind his book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success: why he decided to write it, why he went with a traditional publishing deal, and all the strategies he used to make it come together. Whethe...

• SPI 478: When I Was a Newbie, This Helped More Than Anything

  #478 For today's Follow-Up Friday, we're going one-on-one so I can tell you about my own first experiences with memberships, going all the way back to the days when I was a newbie with Internet Business Mastery. There's a lot you can learn from m...

• SPI 477: How to Launch and Manage a Successful Membership Community with Stu McLaren

  #477 Creating a membership community has been one of the best decisions we've ever made at SPI! Maybe you've thought about creating a membership community of your own, or maybe you're just curious. Either way, you're in the right place!Today's ep...

• Introducing Flops: A New Podcast from SPI Media!

  The podcast team at SPI has been cooking up something very exciting: a brand-new podcast called Flops! Flops presents an honest portrait of entrepreneurial failure in its numerous forms. When we hear entrepreneurial stories, we often glorify the...

• SPI 476: What I Finally Realized That Mattered So Much

  #476 We hear phrases tossed out around the word "value" all the time. "Provide value," "give value," "massive value," etc. Sometimes that can sound a bit challenging, but Michael Hyatt — who was an amazing guest earlier this week on episode 475 o...

• SPI 475: Michael Hyatt's New Book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life

  #475 Is it even possible to win at work and life? It's the so-called "double win" — succeeding at work and life simultaneously — and Michael Hyatt's here to explain some of the strategies he uses to achieve it. He has a new book out on this very...

• SPI 474: My First Time Hire Story (And How Much I Tried to Avoid It)

  #474 Today we're going to jump back in the DeLorean and go all the way back to when I made my first time hire. Now, this wasn't a long-term hire or a team member, but I learned a lot of valuable lessons in the process (some of them kind of embarr...

• SPI 473: Assistants, Admins, and Appreciation (with Jess, My Assistant of 7+ Years)

  #473 How do you show appreciation for your assistant, who basically acts as an extension of your entrepreneurial self? Or, how do you resolve conflict with an assistant, what do you do if they're not the right fit? We're going to get into all of...

• SPI 472: My Struggles with Communication

  #472 We just had an amazing episode on the podcast earlier this week — SPI 471: How to Become a Better Communicator with Kolarele Sonaike. Definitely listen to it if you haven't had a chance yet. But today I want to share my own journey as a comm...

• SPI 471: How to Become a Better Communicator with Kolarele Sonaike

  #471 Communication is one of the most critical foundations to everything you do as an entrepreneur, in your personal relationships, and so much more. And becoming a better communicator is a lifelong journey — how do we do better? Our guest today...

• SPI 470: I Found It!

  #470: What is it I've found, you ask? Let me tell you: a topic that I'm deeply interested in and a way to share it that's unlike what anyone else is doing.In session 469, I talked to Nick from PokeRev about his Pokemon card collecting and how he'...

• SPI 469: How Nick Turned His Passion into a Diverse Entrepreneurial Goldmine

  #469 What if you could turn a hobby or passion — maybe something you loved or were crazy about as a kid — into a thriving goldmine of a business? That's exactly what Nick, AKA PokeRev, has done. Pokemon was his passion as a kid, it's something th...

• SPI 468: When I've Failed at Work & Life Balance

  #468: In SPI 467, I talked to Kristen at Bearfoot Theory, who took a month-long sabbatical from work at the end of 2020—a whole month disconnected from her business!— and managed to make more money than she had before, even while she was gone. We...

• SPI 467: What Going on Sabattical Can REALLY Do for Mental Health and Clarity with Kristen Bor

  #467 We talk about a lot of business topics here at SPI, most of them related to moving forward: how to optimize your time, build your business, launch courses, create a podcast. It's a lot of doing. But today we're going to talk about something...

• SPI 466: The Moment I Took the Entrepreneurial Leap

  #466: We go deep in this episode. We're talking about the entrepreneurial leap—that moment when you accept the risk and truly dedicate yourself to the path of starting your own business. For me, it didn't happen the moment I got laid off or even...

• SPI 465: Making the Entrepreneurial Leap with Confidence with Gino Wickman

  #465 Today's guest has written some truly incredible books that I wish I'd had on hand at that time. His book Rocket Fuel was a game-changer for me in helping me realize my role in the business. His new book, Entrepreneurial Leap is a powerful bo...

• SPI 464: Deep Into the Details of a New YouTube Channel (Our First Follow-up Friday!)

  #464: I'm excited to introduce you to our first Follow-Up Friday episode on the SPI Podcast! Over the last couple of years we've had a lot of requests for more solo episodes of the show and now we're finally doing it. I'll be dropping a new episo...

• SPI 463: Behind the Scenes: My New Hobby YouTube Channel (and How I Pulled It Off)

  #463: Starting off in a brand-new space can be hard for anyone but there are some strategies and mindsets you can use to optimize your approach. Today I'm going to break it down for you as I talk about my new YouTube channel . . . in the Pokemon...

• SPI 462: Everything about Podcast Advertising: Growing Your Business and Making More Money with Podcast Ads with Heather Osgood

  #462: The cash flow between advertisers and podcasters recently has been insane — some projections say over $1 billion will be spent on podcast ads in 2021. So where do you start, whether you're someone with their own show or an advertiser with a...

• The Surprising State of Podcasting in 2021

  If you're familiar with this podcast then you've probably heard me talk about the power of podcasting. Seriously, it can be life-changing. But what's going on out there in the "podverse" — what's the state of podcasting in 2021?Whether you're new...

• SPI 461: How YOUR Life Experiences Translate into Serving Others Online and on Stage with Darryll Stinson

  #461: Darryll was a Division I athlete when his football career essentially... imploded. By learning how to pick himself up from that event, including a serious turning point in his life due to a suicide attempt, Darryll realized an incredible ne...

• SPI 460: The Easy Way to Start Freelancing Now to Make Money and Change Your Life with Jay Clouse

  #460: So look, I usually don't try to "sell" anyone too hard when it comes to these episodes, but this one might just change your life. Why? Well, if I had to suggest ways to get started tomorrow, this would be one of my top recommendations: star...

• Why Community Is Everything In 2021 (and Beyond) — Bonus Episode with Circle.so

  Bonus episodes are a rare occurrence here but we're doing this one because we feel compelled to tell you about an incredible shift happening in our industry and an amazing tool we're using to ride that shift. It's called Circle. Today, we're goin...

• SPI 459: The Right Formula to Win on YouTube with Derral Eves

  #459: Is there a formula to winning on YouTube? We've been getting requests for an episode just like this one for a while, which is why I'm thrilled to bring on Derral Eves, founder of VidSummit. He is an absolute master when it comes to understa...

• Welcome to the Smart Passive Income Podcast!

  This is the podcast for people who want to create and sustain a passive income stream online! Whether you have a side-hustle already in the works, don’t even know where to begin, or just want to crush it with what you got — this show has it all:...

• SPI 458: Nailing Your Pitch and Growing Your Business with Maria Failla (SPI Pro COTM Winner)

  #458: Imagine you got on an elevator today, right now even, with someone who could benefit from your business. You have 60 seconds to convince them. What would you say? To put it bluntly, nailing your pitch is mission-critical. That's why we laun...

• SPI 457: The Secret to Taking Risks & How to Make It Work - Behind the Scenes with Katie Kimball

  #457: One event put Katie in a position to ultimately change the lives of tens of thousands of children and families all over the world: An email from a book publisher (whom she actually hasn't heard from since). But Katie's career isn't built on...

• SPI 456: From Side Hustle to a Life-Changing Business - How Josh Hall and His Courses Made It Happen

  #456: You know those stories that start out "once I was in a rock band . . . " ? It turns out that drumming in a rock band would put Josh Hall in the right place for a major entrepreneurial lightbulb to go off. Fast forward about a decade and Jos...

• SPI 455: How to Build a Trust-Worthy Brand in a Crowded Space with Rob Maurer from Tesla Daily

  #455: This might surprise you, but there's really only one show that I absolutely have to listen to . . . every week. Actually, every day. The show is Tesla Daily, which is why I couldn't be more thrilled to have its host Rob Maurer on the show t...

• SPI 454: The Most Impactful Podcast Episodes of 2020 (and a Look Forward)

  #454: I want you to step into the DeLorean with me for a moment, because we're going back in time all the way to January . . . of 2020.Think of this episode as a guide to the year, in terms of SPI podcast episodes. From deeply personal and heartf...

• SPI 453: A Reflection on 2020 and a Chat about Our 2021 Goals

  #453: I've been an entrepreneur for over a decade and, oh man, I've definitely never had a year like this one. It's been a serious doozy, so some reflection needs to be done. And that's what this episode is all about. Just you and me today. I'm g...

• SPI 452: Can You Actually Have It All? How a Mom of 8 Kids Tries to Make It Work (and the Hard Lessons Learned)

  #452: How do you balance every 24 hours between business, family or personal relationships, and the rest of it? Well, what if you had eight kids on top of running a business? (Is that even possible?) Like today's guest Lisa Canning says: "the jug...

• SPI 451: The Most Insane Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur I've Ever Heard: Casanova Brooks and Achieving Your Dreams

  #451: There's a saying that you're going to hear on this episode that I absolutely love: "Joy wouldn't feel so good if it wasn't for pain." It's a heck of a true statement, and Casanova Brooks, today's guest, has truly lived it.Today, he's taking...

• SPI 450: Entrepreneur Growth, Self-Discovery, and Pivoting in Tough Times

  #450: Can you imagine being in the travel influencer industry when COVID-19 hit? Kristin Addis is the creator at BeMyTravelMuse.com—a site for travelers, especially solo female backpackers. Kristin works with brands and organizes special trips fo...

• SPI 449: A Blast from the Past and Life's Interesting Journey — Back After 8 Years

  #449: It's been 8 years and exactly 400 episodes since Brendan Hufford last joined us on the show. He's back to give us an update on where life has taken him since then. We talk about his experience as an admin for the SPI Facebook community, how...

• SPI 448: How to Use Scarcity and Urgency to 10x Your Sales and Marketing with Jack Born

  #448: Our job as marketers to help people make decisions, even life-changing ones. Creating scarcity and urgency ("scurgency," as I once heard someone put it) is the name of the game.Why is scarcity so necessary and what can it do for us? What's...

• SPI 447: The Story of Matt D'Avella and His Rise to YouTube Fame

  #447: Matt D'Avella is one of the most entertaining YouTubers I've found in a long time—his videos are engaging and his storytelling is brilliant. He's also the director of the 2015 documentary film Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important T...

• SPI 446: How to Start and Sustain a Successful Business with Racheal Cook

  #446: As an entrepreneur, it's hard to be in it for the long haul, and Racheal Cook has seen a lot of people hit burnout really quickly. Some of the things that make someone a potentially strong entrepreneur—the focus, the hustle—can work against...

• SPI 445: Courses, Community, and Courage—How Sam and Joe Built a Successful Online Business with Mum

  #445: After spending some time trying to figure out a direction to take, today's guests, Sam and Joe Pitcher, ultimately turned their artist-mom's talents into a thriving website and community. Their story shows that with enough experimentation—s...

• SPI 444: Instagram Reels and TikTok for Business—Yes, It Does Work

  #444: Although it might seem like a fad, TikTok has been the most crucial part of brand building for today's guest, Keenya Kelly. She's here to teach us about TikTok and a similar platform out there called Instagram Reels, and how you can use sho...

• SPI 443: A New Way to Monetize Your Podcast with Jason from Supercast

  #443: A lot of podcasters are struggling to find ways to monetize their shows. Today I'm talking to Jason from Supercast, which provides a way to create a membership opportunity with your podcast. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.sm...

• SPI 442: How to Get More Traffic and Exposure for Your Brand with Brittney Lynn

  #442: For this episode of the SPI Podcast, I invited my PR agent, Brittney L. Lynn, to talk about how she and her team help people get media attention. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session442See Privacy Po...

• SPI 441: Your Relationship with Selling and How to Finally Get Your First Customers with Ramit Sethi

  #441: Today I'll be speaking with Ramit Sethi about the psychology of selling. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session441See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

• SPI 440: How to Create Bingeworthy Content with Tracy Hazzard

  #440: Tracy Hazzard is here to talk about what gives a podcast that "binge factor" (which also happens to be the name of one of her podcasts). Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session440See Privacy Policy at h...

• SPI 439: The #1 Most Underrated Way to Grow Your Email List and Brand Today (Let Me "Quiz" You)

  #439: Randy Rayess is the cofounder of Outgrow, and in this show he shares the different use cases for these email list growth tools, and how they might be useful for you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/sess...

• SPI 438: How IPA Can Lead to The Best Version of You—Productivity, Staying True to Yourself, and More with Eric Partaker

  #438: Today's guest, Eric Partaker has dedicated his life to helping others be their best selves in business, relationships, and life. Podcast show notes available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session438See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

• SPI 437: Life After Being a High-Performance CEO with Jon Oringer

  #437: Jon Oringer is the billionaire founder of Shutterstock.com. Podcast show notes are available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session437See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

• SPI 436: How to Become a Valuable Leader with Dave Stachowiak

  #436: In this episode, I'm speaking with Dave Stachowiak, and he's the host of the podcast Coaching for Leaders. Podcast show notes available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session436See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

• SPI 435: 7 Terrible Traps Entrepreneurs Fall Into (And How to Get Out of Them)

  #435: On this session of the SPI Podcast, I give you a heads up about seven terrible pitfalls that entrepreneurs often encounter. Podcast show notes available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session435See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

• SPI 434: How to Know What to Fix Next with Mike Michalowicz

  #434: Of all the things that seem vital and urgent in your business, how do you know what you should be focusing on right now? You can't address everything at once, so how can you stop putting out urgent fire after urgent fire so you can continue...

• SPI 433: Black Entrepreneurs Speak Out, Volume 2

  #433: In June we asked Black entrepreneurs in the SPI community to share their experiences, and we're once again handing them the mic. This episode includes some things Team SPI has especially needed to hear. We're trying to do better and face o...

• SPI 432: From Zero Audience to a Successful Podcast-Based Business, with Sophie Walker

  #432: In this session of the SPI Podcast I talk to Sophie Walker. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session432See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

• SPI 431: Is Writing Still a Viable Content Platform? Medium, Copywriting Tips and More, with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

  #431: In this session of the SPI Podcast, I talk to Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session431See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

• SPI 430: Passive Income Success Story: How Jacques Hopkins Finally Made (Significant) Money Online

  #430: In this session of the SPI Podcast, I talk to Jacques Hopkins, who started six unsuccessful passive income ventures before finding the right niche. After years of work, Jacques has finally started to make significant money with his course,...

• SPI 429: Taking Your Business to the Next Level with SPI Pro

  #429: I couldn't be more excited to finally reveal a project we've been working on in secret for almost a year! My business partner, Matt Gartland, joins me to talk about the exciting new SPI Pro Community, a membership community for aspiring ent...

• SPI 428: Inside the Start of an Online Membership Community with Kevin Fremon

  #428: In this session of the SPI Podcast I speak with Kevin Fremon, an entrepreneur who's just getting started building an online membership community to better serve and support his audience. We discuss why it's so important to test your idea be...

• SPI 427: Since Launching a Physical Product, Here's What We've Learned—SwitchPod Updates

  #427: This episode of the SPI Podcast is about the business at SwitchPod, a physical product my videographer, Caleb Wojcik—who joins me—and I created. From an idea in 2017, to a $418K Kickstarter launch in 2019, to building and shipping it, to pl...

• SPI 426: Black Entrepreneurs Speak Out, Volume 1

  #426: In an effort to spend more time listening to and amplifying the voices of SPI's Black community, we invited people to submit a recording via SpeakPipe sharing whatever they felt comfortable. Team Flynn did not disappoint. Numerous Black ent...

• Emergency Episode #5: A Message From Our Team

  We’re pausing our regular content this week to honor and mourn the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless others in the Black community who have been taken too soon. My teams at SPI Media, Fusebox, Flynndustries,...

• SPI 425: How to Host a Lower-Priced Workshop to Lead to a Higher-Priced Product, with Rick Mulready

  #425: Imagine you sell a valuable premium product—one people aren't buying because of the high price point. How do you get them to buy? In this episode I share an honest, authentic marketing tactic used successfully by my friend Rick Mulready, fr...

• SPI 424: The Antidote to Dry Marketing and Sales, with Ann Handley

  #424: Ann Handley is a Wall Street Journal-bestselling author who helps businesses escape marketing mediocrity to ignite tangible results—and she's here to talk about how we can best portray our authentic selves to effectively market our brands....

• SPI 423: A Copywriting Masterclass and Sales Page Components that Convert, with Prerna Malik

  #423: In this episode of the SPI Podcast, I talk to Prerna Malik about how to become a better conversion copywriter. You'll learn the elements of Prerna's proprietary copywriting process, how to lead a browser to become a buyer, the difference be...

• SPI 422: Email Marketing Audit: Which of These Email Marketing Strategies Are You Actually Doing?

  #422: In this solo show, I share a little ten-point quiz you can take to test the strength of your email marketing strategy, and I let you in on some of my email marketing secrets. This isn't the traditional stuff I hope you’re doing already, lik...

• Emergency Episode #4: Podcasting During Covid-19 (and Your Big Opportunity)

  Podcasting has definitely been affected by the pandemic. Numbers are down for some, however, in some industries, the numbers are way up. Why though? Also, why might now be a great time to start a podcast, and how do we, in this environment, best...

• SPI 421: Deborah Niemann: Deborah's Online Course Success Story (About Goats—Yes, Goats)

  #421: In this episode, I interview Deborah Niemann, who helps people all over the world raise their goats and make cheese and soap via her online courses. We cover how to position yourself as the expert and actually be that expert, ways not to cr...

• SPI 420: How the CEO of Everbowl is Radically Growing and Creating an Amazing User Experience for His Customers

  #420: Self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur and childhood classmate of mine Jeff Fenster is here to tell us how he's created multiple successful businesses in an all kinds of spaces. These include a small payroll company, a digital marketing agency...

• Emergency Episode #3: Your Undiscovered Opportunity During This Time of Crisis

  At a time when we are craving connection and the ability to connect with others, there's an amazing opportunity in the online world that you may be able to create a business from - membership websites. Memberships right now are thriving, bigtime....

• SPI 419: 23 Entrepreneurs Answer: How Do You Run a Business and Raise Kids at the Same Time?

  #419: For this special episode, I asked some of my parent entrepreneur friends a few questions about owning your own business and working at home. Then, the unprecedented health crisis of 2020 happened, and they found themselves in even closer qu...

• SPI 418: How to Get Super High-Profile Guests, with Jordan Harbinger

  #418: Jordan Harbinger, often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” talks about the role of luck in business success and how to cultivate relationships with publicists, agents, and others. His podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, has been...

• SPI 417: Have a Vision or Be Doomed to Failure. Vision Scripting, with Michael Hyatt

  #417: Joining me for this episode is Michael Hyatt. He's been a guest here on the show several times in the past, and he's one of our favorites. He has a book that just came out called, The Vision Driven Leader. In this episode, Michael talks abo...

• SPI 416: Before Your First or Next Presentation DO THIS, with Grant Baldwin

  #416: On this SPI podcast episode, Grant Baldwin from TheSpeakerLab.com is here. Grant loves to be up with a microphone in front of a group of people. He just released a book called The Successful Speaker, and he's here to share some great advice...

• Emergency Episode #2: Steps to Take When You Get Laid Off

  Pat and Matt discuss getting laid off, and the next steps you can take to turn your knowledge into a potential freelancing career, either on the side, or potentially full time. Pat discusses his layoff in 2008 during the re...

• Emergency Episode: Covid-19 and Maintaining Your Business

  Pat Flynn and Matt Gartland (CFO + COO of SPI Media) come together to chat about the current state of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health comes first, however almost every business, online and offline, is being affected by what's happ...

• SPI 415: How to Make Money Through Voice-Over Work, with Mike Russell

  #415: If you've ever thought about getting into the world of voice-over work, today's guest is here with a ton of information about how to use your voice to make money. Mike Russell and his wife, Isabella, are co-founders of Music Radio Creative....

• SPI 414: The Podcast Interviewer Authority Strategy that Led to a Six-Figure Business, with Erika Vieira

  #414: In this episode, we talk with Erika Vieira who started a podcast because she was curious about the world of successful female YouTubers. She now has a six-figure business and amazing relationships with YouTubers who are helping her grow her...

• SPI 413: The Secrets of Publishing for Profit (Both Fiction and Non-Fiction), With Mark Dawson

  #413: In this episode, I talk with Mark Dawson who made more than $1.5 million last year alone from self-published books. Now, he teaches other people how to put out self-published books, and he has very unique strategies and a formula for doing...

• SPI 412: The Power and Pain of Partnerships & The Future of Content on the Web, with Darrell Vesterfelt

  #412: In this episode, we're talking with Darrell Vesterfelt who can give us the low-down on all things partnerships. A partnership brings another pro onto your team to focus on what they do best, so you can focus on what YOU do best. And you bot...

• SPI 411: 5 Market Must-Haves when Building a Business that will Succeed, with Ryan Levesque

  #411: Is the market that you are serving viable for a long-term business model? Is it actually possible for you to succeed and make money in that space? Well, that's what we're going to talk about today with special guest Ryan Levesque. You'll le...

• SPI 410: How Building a Tribe Took this Man from Rock Bottom to Massive Business Success

  SPI #410: In one day, Mark Bowness' marriage ended, he lost his job, and he lost his community and sense of self. He was at rock bottom. Now he's a leading authority helping coaches, consultants, experts, thought leaders and entrepreneurs to buil...

• SPI 409: An Interview with Jess my Executive Assistant (and How We Choreograph Our Work Together)

  #409: If you've ever thought that you don't have enough time to do everything you want to do, listen to this podcast episode. I interview my executive assistant, who has made it possible for me to focus on the big picture items on my to-do list....

• SPI 408: How to Hire the Right Help and Get More Time Back without Driving Yourself Crazy

  #408: In this episode, we're talking with Shannon and Bryan Miles from Belaysolutions.com. They have a three-pronged approach to helping entrepreneurs get the support they need— featuring virtual assistants (VAs), bookkeepers, and web assistants....

• SPI 407: How to Raise a Kid Entrepreneur

  #407: If you’re a parent and an entrepreneur, or a kid and an entrepreneur, or a parent of a kid-entrepreneur, or just want to be part of a fun conversation, this podcast with Steve Chou is one you’ll want to listen to. Steve and I have come toge...

• SPI 406: The 7 DOs and DON'Ts of Email Marketing Success

  #406: In this episode, we’ll focus on what to do—and what not to do—to drastically improve your open rates and make email marketing that works. We’ll talk about subject lines and why you need to be spending way more time on them than you think. W...

• SPI 405: Gather Your Community or Get Left Behind—Mighty Networks and More with Gina Bianchini

  #405: I’m super psyched to have a conversation with Gina Bianchini, the founder of a platform for communities called Mighty Networks. This tool lets you create your own groups and puts you back in the driver’s seat. You'll learn why people crave...

• SPI 404: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team with Patrick Lencioni

  #404: On today’s episode, we have Patrick Lencione, author of the bestselling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. I can’t tell you enough how much of a gamechanger it’s been for me as I’ve been trying to build Team SPI. Don’t miss this episode...

• SPI 403: 2 Time Management Strategies to Practice in 2020

  #403: This episode is short and sweet, but I talk about two key time management strategies that have really helped me make the most of my time. The first is just in time learning, which is the idea that you only learn the things you need in order...

• SPI 402: Everyone Needs to Have a Podcast

  #402: If you’re not already podcasting, I have just one question for you: WHY?! As I’ve been saying over and over on the Smart Passive Income Podcast, podcasting is just the most rapidly growing way to connect directly your listeners. Learn more...

• SPI 401: Jesse Cole—The Yellow Tux Guy

  #401: On SPI 401, Jessie Cole, the Yellow Tux Guy, stops by to share one of the most inspiring and wackiest success stories I've ever heard on this podcast! You'll learn how Jessie has created unbelievable and amazing experiences for his fans, an...

• SPI 400: Top 10 Things I've Learned Since Recording 400 Episodes of the SPI Podcast

  #400: I share the top 10 things I've learned since recording 400 episodes of the SPI podcast. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session400 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

• SPI 399: Last Minute Cyber Monday Strategies to Get More Sales

  #399: As Cyber Monday approaches I run through 10 strategies you can use to take advantage of the holiday and drive sales, including the kinds of special bonuses people pay attention to and why free shipping can be the best deal you offer. Podcas...

• SPI 398: 5 Different Affiliate Marketing Strategies I Use

  #398: Today I have 5 strategies for the most underutilized, underrated, underappreciated form of marketing out there: affiliate marketing. Learn how interviewing the creator or founder of the product makes great content that sells, the right way...

• SPI 397: Becoming a Niche Reviewer: The Story Behind Bagworks with Chase Reeves

  #397: Chase Reeves is a niche reviewer focusing on travel bags and accessories. You can find his curated best-of lists at matterful.co and his reviews on his YouTube channel. I first met Chase when he was a web designer for smartpassiveincome.com...

• SPI 396: Not So Fun Business Stuff (But in a Fun Way)

  #396: Today we're bring my CFO and COO, Matt Gartland, on the show to talk about the changes that are coming to smartpassiveincome.com (including how we're getting team members more involved in the content) and the new business fundamentals guide...

• SPI 395: Podcasting in 2020—What You Need to Know

  #395: Kevin Finn, the co-founder of Buzzsprout, shares with us what works and what doesn't in the ever-expanding world of podcasting. Kevin and I discuss why Buzzsprout is the podcast host I recommend to people just starting out, and we get deep...

• SPI 394: Organizing Your Life with April and Eric Perry

  #394: April and Eric Perry help people escape the piles of stuff we're all drowning in by re-organizing their lives through their community and courses at LearnDoBecome.com. Hear how they have created their own superfans, as well as what they lea...

• SPI 393: Got Story Brand? An Interview with Donald Miller

  #393: Donald Miller is the author of Building Your Storybrand and the founder of StoryBrand.com. He shares how you can spend a few days rewriting your website's copy to dramatically increase your sales. We discuss the key examples of story struct...

• SPI 392: Everything You Need to Know about Membership Websites with Stu McLaren

  #392: Stu McLaren from stu.me is the founder of Tribe, an amazing community of people building membership websites. He explains the ins and outs of the business, and how you can start something that lasts. He shares examples of people with small...

• SPI 391: FlynnCon1 – The Unexpected Story – A Behind the Scenes Interview with Pat Flynn

  #391: Michael O'Neal, host of the Solopreneur Hour Podcast, turns the tables and interviews me about FlynnCon1 and what's on deck for FlynnCon2. We talk about why FlynnCon is family-oriented and how the SmartBar allowed us to serve our attendees...

• SPI 390: Scott Voelker and The Take Action Effect

  #390: Scott Voelker from the Amazing Seller brings us insights from his new book, Take Action Effect, to show us how an appreciation for how far we've come can help us achieve more going forward. This episode offers a wealth of advice on improvin...

• SPI 389: How to Get More 1-on-1 Clients with Jenny Shih

  #389: Jenny Shih teaches business owners how to earn a full-time income as service-based entrepreneurs. She shares her unique approach to getting more 1-on-1 clients, how to be helpful, and how to avoid coming across as sales-y. Jenny has a dedic...

• SPI 388: Why Everything is Figureoutable with Marie Forleo

  #388: The legendary Marie Forleo is here to talk about her new book, Everything Is Figureoutable, and shares her lessons from coaching thousands of people in almost every industry you can imagine. We discuss the variety of jobs she has had, why s...

• SPI 387: How to Become Indistractable with Nir Eyal

  #387: Nir Eyal returns to SPI to discuss his new book, Indistractable, and teaches us how to be indistractable in lives and in our business. We talk about the problems that run deeper than technology and why digital detoxes aren't a sustainable s...

• SPI 386: The Upside-Down Content and Product Strategy with Todd Tressider

  #386: Todd Tresidder, a financial planning expert and author of How Much Money Do I Need to Retire, explains his unique upside-down content strategy. You may remember Todd from episode 200, where we discussed content audits. In this episode, we d...

• SPI 385: The Next BIG Thing for Marketers Is . . . Email

  #385: I cover why you can't rely on Facebook, YouTube, and Google to reach your fans, and why email marketing is back in a big way. Learn how the big algorithms get in the way of you actually reaching your fans and how email (plus a few other too...

• SPI 384: An Essay to All Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Marketers

  #384: To celebrate to launch of Superfans, we take this episode to share episodes 6 and 11 from the audiobook so you can get a preview of why this book is so important for any business, large or small. I share lessons I've learned about engaging...

• SPI 383: Income Report: How Much Did "Will It Fly?" Make?

  #383: With Superfans launching next week, we look back at the total earnings of Will It Fly? three years later and break down all the numbers. I share the profits breakdown for total book sales, how Kindle Unlimited and Audible audiobooks can hel...

• SPI 382: The Surprising Truth about How One (Self-Published) Author Sold Millions of Books

  #382: Hal Elrod explains how his self-published book, The Miracle Morning, sold over 1.8 million copies. Learn the secret behind Miracle Morning’s eighty-two percent conversion rate for email opt-ins and how he developed his book's framework. Pod...

• SPI 381: Self-Publishing versus Traditional Publishing

  #381: Thinking of publishing a book? Listen in on the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and publishing tips! I discuss the costs involved and how your choice affects the editorial and marketing pro...

• SPI 380: 5 Hard Truths About Writing and Publishing Books

  #380: If you're thinking about writing and publishing a book, get your notepad out because here are the 5 hard truths about writing and publishing books today. In this episode, I cover the differences between self-publishing and more traditional...

• SPI 379: How Books Increase Our Authority and Leadership with Azul Terronez

  #379: Azul Terronez shares how books increase our authority and leadership, build our community, grow our business, and boost our opportunities. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session379 See Privacy Policy...

• SPI 378: Amazon Book Marketing—Everything You Need to Know with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur

  #378: Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur shares everything you need to know about Amazon book marketing, book ranking, book cover design, and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session378 See Privacy Policy...

• SPI 377: Retail Arbitrage: Buying and Reselling Items from Stores on Amazon (Revisited) with Cliff and Jessica Larrew

  #377: I revisit one of our most popular episodes ever to find out what's new with Amazon retail arbitrage from Cliff and Jessica Larrew. Learn how to setup an Amazon Seller account and the hidden costs you should account for when reselling on Ama...

• SPI 376: How to Actually Make Progress and Grow Your Business—A Conversation with James Wedmore

  #376: James Wedmore is on the show to teach us how to actually make progress and grow your business, maintain self-integrity, focus on committing, and how to get into the genius zone. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveinc...

• SPI 375: The State of Podcasting in 2019 with Matt and Pat

  #375: Matt Gartland, COO and CFO of Flynndustries LLC, joins the show to talk about the state of podcasting in 2019, including trends, why we think that there's still plenty of room to start your show, and various revenue models for podcasts. Pod...

• SPI 374: The Psychology of Money and Wealth with Ramit Sethi

  #374: I walk the streets of New York City with Ramit Sethi to talk about why you need to change the way you think about wealth and money. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session374 See Privacy Policy at http...

• SPI 373: $100k in Debt to Facebook Ads Expert—Monica Louie and Her Amazing Journey

  #373: Monica Louie shares the story of how she paid off $120,000 of debt in just two years and built a boutique Facebook Ads consultancy. Learn the three main elements of a successful Facebook ad and why patience is important when it comes to Fac...

• SPI 372: Why People Really Hate Us Online

  #372: This episode is about what to do if you're on the receiving end of hate online: why people do it and how you can move past it. I share stories of being the target of online hate, as well as strategies for how to keep your head in the right...

• SPI 371: SEO and Business Growth Today with Glen Allsop

  #371: In this episode I talk to Glen Allsop, serial entrepreneur and SEO expert, to learn what you can do to fly up the page rankings. Learn techniques for analyzing and improving your site traffic. Podcast show notes available here: https://smar...

• SPI 370: Staying Positive and Building a Business That Matters with Marc and Angel Chernoff

  #370: We learn how Marc and Angel Chernoff turned their blog into a business that helped them make a career out of helping others change their lives. Learn how they overcame imposter syndrome and began to create products, including a New York Tim...

• SPI 369: Top 5 Major Business Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

  #369: These are the five major business mistakes that entrepreneurs make, why they happen, and what you can learn from them. Get your notepads out and be inspired! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session369...

• SPI 368: How to Build a YouTube Brand that Makes an Impact with Tim Schmoyer

  #368: YouTube master Tim Schmoyer shares the key to sticky videos, what most content creators get wrong, and helps Pat figure out how to fix his YouTube strategy. You'll learn how to approach your video creation process with a plan for success. P...

• SPI 367: The Miracle Equation and How to Help You Achieve Your Biggest Goals

  #367: Hal Elrod shares his amazing story of not one but two near-death experiences, and how they helped him develop the philosophy behind his book, The Miracle Equation. His passion and insight are truly contagious, so take a listen. Podcast show...

• SPI 366: Anti-Busy. Pro-Purpose. Talking Work-Life Balance with Chalene Johnson

  #366: Chalene Johnson and I talk work-life balance: the mistakes she's made, the lessons she's learned, how she's brought that all together in her book, 131 Method. Lots of lessons here for you no matter what business you're in! Podcast show note...

• SPI 365: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing with Paul Jarvis

  #365: Paul Jarvis is here help you build a better, not bigger, business. There can be benefit to keeping your business small. Listen in and learn why growth isn't always the answer. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincom...

• SPI 364: SEO Simplified – with Tim from Ahrefs

  #364: Tim Soulo from Ahrefs breaks down a simple, actionable SEO strategy—from the very first steps, to query and keyword research, content planning, SEO competition, and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com...

• SPI 363: Dear Podcasters

  #363: No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, I have a message for you. Here's how to avoid "podfade," break through plateaus, connect deeply with your audience, and create massive growth through podcasting. Podcast show notes availab...

• SPI 362: Women and Entrepreneurship with Christy Wright

  #362: What unique challenges do female entrepreneurs face? Business Boutique Founder Christy Wright is here to answer that question and dive deep on taking your first steps, connecting with your audience, selling with your heart, and more! Podcas...

• SPI 361: Super Simple Segmentation & Web Personalization for Next Level Marketing – with Brennan Dunn

  #361: RightMessage Creator Brennan Dunn lays down strategies for understanding and serving your audience through segmentation and web personalization, driving more sales and saving you money at the same time. It's a next-level tool for online bus...

• SPI 360: How to Plan and Manage Projects and Programs Successfully – with Janna Maron from Team SPI

  #360: Janna Maron—Team SPI's Editorial Director—breaks down the tips, workflows, and strategies she uses to schedule and organize massive programs and projects and keep overwhelm to a minimum. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartp...

• SPI 359: How to Build a Business You Enjoy Even with Little Time—with Dana Malstaff

  #359: 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: ht...

• SPI 358: Creating Evergreen Funnels for a Sustainable Business – with Nick Stephenson

  #358: 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...

• SPI 357: How a Beautiful Mess Became a Beautifully Diverse Business Empire – with Emma and Trey

  #357: 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 m...

• SPI 356: Everything behind the Launch of My New Invention – the SwitchPod

  #356: 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 S...

• SPI 355: How to Build a Successful YouTube Channel in 2019 – with Derral Eves

  #355: 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.smar...

• SPI 354: The Next Big Steps in Business with Matt Gartland from Team Flynn

  #354: 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...

• SPI 353: How Alex from Travel Fashion Girl Built Her Empire

  #353: 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...

• SPI 352: How Powerhouse YouTuber Marques Brownlee (A.K.A. MKBHD) Grew His Massive Brand

  #352: 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 no...

• SPI 351: The Ten Hardest-Hitting SPI Episodes of 2018

  #351: 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

• SPI 350: Massive Transformation in Six Months—Before/After with Walid Azami

  #350: 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 h...

• SPI 349: Will You Go to P.R.O.M. with Me? Lessons Learned in 2018

  #349: 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/ses...

• SPI 348: How to Buy and Sell Websites with Empire Flippers Founder Justin Cooke

  #348: 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:...

• SPI 347: How to Organize a Massive Event (Brick by Brick with Chad Collins)

  #347: 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.smartpas...

• SPI 346: Booted out of His Own Business & the One Thing Jordan Harbinger Did to Survive

  #346: 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://ww...

• SPI 345: How to Build a Software Company—the Story of JungleScout with Greg Mercer

  #345: 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...

• SPI 344: How Studio Neat Became Physical Product Rockstars through Kickstarter

  #344: 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...

• SPI 343: Some Big Business and Life Updates—Lightning Round Style!

  #343: 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/se...

• SPI 342: What You Need to Know before Hosting a Conference (with Ronsley Vaz)

  #342: 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:/...

• SPI 341: How to Become an Inventor Entrepreneur with Ryan Gorman

  #341: 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.smar...

• SPI 340: How to Build Atomic Habits—with James Clear

  #340: Learn how to design permanent habits so you can live your best life, with Atomic Habits author James Clear. James explains his framework, the Four Laws and Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change. He has lots of great advice on how to set yourself...

• SPI 339: My First Live Conference—Announcing FlynnCON1!

  #339: 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://ww...

• SPI 338: Selling a Book? Overlooking This Page Could Kill Sales—Book Marketing with Bryan Cohen

  #338: Sell more books with Amazon sales pages that attract customers and maximize revenue, with special guest Bryan Cohen. Bryan covers key tips for converting book sales on Amazon, including how to write compelling sales page copy, how to make y...

• SPI 337: The Riches Are in the Niches—The Advantage of SMALL

  #337: Sit back and let me tell you about the five big advantages to starting small and niche with entrepreneurship! I cover the Four Ps, why companies pay top dollar to work with businesses that have niche audiences, and why starting small is gre...

• SPI 336: The Story of Super Coffee—from Dorm Room to Whole Foods and Beyond with Jim Decicco

  #338: 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! I speak with Super Coffee CEO Jim Decicco about how they landed Whole Foods as their first...

• SPI 335: Creating Evergreen Sales Funnels (And What to Watch out For) with Amy Porterfield

  #335: Considering evergreen sales funnels? Listen in for key strategies, common mistakes, and tools and resources for success with special guest Amy Porterfield! Amy talks about the differences between live and evergreen funnels, and why you may...

• SPI 334: How to Conduct an Unforgettable Interview with Andrew Warner

  #334: 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. Andrew talks about how he prepares both himself a...

• SPI 333: Branding Masterclass (and Selling Digital and Physical Products) with the Amazing Seller, Scott Voelker

  #333: 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. Scott talks about why it's important to...

• SPI 332: How to Build and Scale an Agency Model Business—with Jason Swenk

  #332: 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. Jason talks about what to conside...

• SPI 331: The Story You Tell Yourself (That Could Crush You) – with Dr. Shannon Irvine

  #331: 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. In addition to all the great mindset tips, Dr. Irvine also talks about h...

• SPI 330: Building a Personal Brand (Because It’s Your Calling) with Jadah Sellner

  #330: 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. Jadah talks about deciding to leave her Simple Green Smoothies brand to w...

• SPI 329: One of the Most Important Business Conversations You Need to Have with Yourself—with Dan Andrews

  #329: 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.smartpassiv...

• SPI 328: 3 Ways to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business & Make Money with Sean Cannell

  #328: Learn how to harness the power of YouTube to create cashflow, build your brand, and grow your reach with Sean Cannell. Sean discusses how to use affiliate marketing for monetization, how to create powerful product review videos, and how to...

• SPI 327: How to Write Copy that Sells with Ray Edwards

  #327: Learn techniques and foundations for powerful, success-driven sales copy with copywriting master Ray Edwards. You'll learn how to connect with your readers, prove the value of your product, and create bonuses to help with your pitch. Podcas...

• SPI 326: From $50k in Debt to Business Success in Less than a Year—How to Be Mindful and Ruthless

  #326: How Full Stack Designer Sagi Shrieber overcame debt and created an amazing community and lifestyle by taking massive action. Sagi discusses the investments he made into his business, even when he didn't have a regular salary and was $50k in...

• SPI 325: How to Be an Amazing Coach with Michael Bungay Stanier

  #325: Ditch the rescuer mindset and become more coach-like with the author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael has an amazing wealth of information to share on how to be a better coach, as well as the ways those skills transfer...

• SPI 324: From College Nerd to Wildly Successful Personal Brand with Thomas Frank

  #324: Get ready for a masterclass in YouTube strategy, personal branding, and niche blogging with College Info Geek creator Thomas Frank. Thomas has a wealth of strategies, techniques, and tools to help you grow. Podcast show notes available here...

• SPI 323: How to Get Affiliates and JVs to Promote for You with Matt McWilliams

  #323: Uncover best practices for planning and launching an affiliate program for your business with affiliate marketing master Matt McWilliams. Matt shares how to start an affiliate marketing program for your product or service, how to encourage...

• SPI 322: How “The Rideshare Guy” Created a Business Helping Uber and Lyft Drivers

  #322: Hear how Harry Campbell—The Rideshare Guy—quit his day job in aerospace engineering, monetized his business, and helped millions of drivers have better experiences with Lyft and Uber. Harry has great promotion advice for anyone with a niche...

• SPI 321: Earn More Media Exposure (At Any Level) with Christina Nicholson

  #321: Learn how to connect with media outlets, pitch effectively, and master PR with Christina Nicholson of MediaMavenandMore.com. Regardless of the size of your business, Christina has lots of great strategies you can use. Podcast show notes ava...

• SPI 320: How to Run a Contest to Build Your Email List and Grow Your Brand with Noah Kagan

  #320: KingSumo creator Noah Kagan teaches how to grow an explosive online following and brand using viral giveaways. You'll also learn how to convert the subscribers you get during a giveaway into customers. Podcast show notes available here: htt...

• SPI 319: How to Work Less & Make More with James Schramko

  #319: Learn how to design a fulfilling business and lifestyle with James Schramko, author of Work Less, Make More. James shares his philosophy for reinvesting in your business, the business models he uses, and how to get comfortable with selling....

• SPI 318: Modern Mindfulness with Melissa Monte—An SPI Student and Her Successful Start

  #318: Power-Up 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.smartpas...

• SPI 317: Make Money with Your Skills—Creating Awesome with Roberto Blake

  #317: 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. Roberto has lots of outstanding advice for cultivating creativity. Po...

• SPI 316: The Art of Scaling with Nathan Chan from Foundr

  #316: Discover the strategies and mindset behind Foundr Magazine's explosive growth with its creator, Nathan Chan. We discuss scaling a company and creating courses. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session316...

• SPI 315: How to Disrupt Yourself & Grow a Company with Whitney Johnson

  #315: Disruption expert Whitney Johnson shares her strategies for disrupting your life and business in order to change and grow. Whitney shares her journey from music major to entrepreneur, investor, and innovator. Podcast show notes available he...

• SPI 314: From Clients to Passive Income—Productize Your Business with Brian Casel

  #314: Learn tips and strategies for productizing—making your client-based business streamlined and scalable—with special guest Brian Casel. Brian shares examples of productizing, advice for hiring staff, and why delegation is the key to a success...

• SPI 313: Building a Strong and Healthy Brand with Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo

  #313: 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. We also discuss taking book pre-orders and the strategy she used to make sure her cookbo...

• SPI 312: This “Hole” Can Cost Entrepreneurs Thousands—Let’s Fix It

  #312: Learn how to recover thousands of dollars from failed subscription 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 S...

• SPI 311: How to Build an Audience with Your Hobby

  #311: Hear a conversation with Phil Lichtenberger, who built a podcast and audience out of a niche hobby, scanner radio. Phil and I discuss his experience with Power-Up Podcasting, why podcasting was helpful for his business, as well as tips and...

• 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

• SPI 310: The Secret to Superfans in Two Words

  #310: Learn my strategies for building a thriving community of superfans, hear a special interview with Matt Barnett and Oli Bridge from Bonjoro, and find out about a special giveaway! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassivein...

• SPI 309: How to Create a Marketing Funnel That Works (with Molly Pittman)

  #309: Learn how to optimize your customer journey, simplify your sales funnels, and motivate customers to be ambassadors for your brand with special guest Molly Pittman. Learn how to keep your funnel simple and upsell at the right moment. Podcast...

• SPI 308: Sunny Lenarduzzi on Bad Dream Jobs, Building a YouTube Empire, and Using Video for Business

  #308: Sunny Lenarduzzi is here today to talk about how her journey led her to online business, as well as to lay out tactics for using YouTube and other content to drive email subscribers, engagement, and traffic for online business. This is a gr...

• SPI 307: Copyright Infringement and DMCA (with my Attorney)

  #307: Hear legal strategies from attorney Richard Chapo for dealing with copyright infringement and protecting yourself legally when you allow others to post to your website. We discuss the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) and how it appli...

• SPI 306: Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker

  #306: Today I'm going deep with Chris Ducker about his burnout, personal branding, and his new book, Rise of the Youpreneur. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session306 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

• SPI 305: The Funnel After the Funnel with Nicole Walters

  #305: Nicole Walters is here today to talk about how she built a powerful membership community and seven-figure business, all while being an amazing mother too. We discuss her viral videos, why she moved her business from Facebook to her own memb...

• SPI 304: Building an Online Course From Start to Finish

  #304: Online courses have been an incredible experience for me, and today I'm sharing the ten steps you can take to create life-changing online courses for your audience. I discuss how to validate your course in advance, how to pre-sell the cours...

• SPI 303: How a Loan Signing Agent Built a $30K per Month Business

  #303: A simple idea turned into an online business that's changed lives and earned Mark Wills and Roman Rosario over $30K per month—hear the story and their strategies on today's episode! Hear how the strategies in my book, Will It Fly?, helped t...

• SPI 302: Coaching vs. Teaching—What I’ve Learned Since Investing in the Art of Coaching

  #302: What's the difference between coaching and teaching, what are the seven questions you need to ask when coaching, and why is this important for you and your business? Whether you're just getting started with coaching or looking to improve, t...

• SPI 301: How a Data Scientist Pivoted into a New Brand (And Won a Tesla Roadster)

  #301: Today I'm talking to Ben Sullins, the founder of Teslanomics.co, who listened to the signals, pivoted into the Tesla space on YouTube, and won a Tesla Roadster! Ben shares his knowledge of how the YouTube algorithm works. Podcast show notes...

• SPI 300: Meet the Mastermind Members in “The Green Room”

  #300: To celebrate Episode 300, I'm speaking with the other five members of my mastermind group, The Green Room: Leslie Samuel, Michael Stelzner, Cliff Ravenscraft, Mark Mason, and Ray Edwards. Learn what they've been up to, what's on the horizon...

• SPI 299: The Humble Beginnings of Hmong Baby

  #299: Hear a special conversation with Hmong Baby founders Mykou and Touger Thao, about what they've learned after marketing and successfully launching their products. They used the pre-selling method that I advocate in my book, Will It Fly? You'...

• SPI 298: Before Your New Year Begins . . .

  #298: The end of the year is an opportunity to reflect, and this episode will inspire you, going forward, to be vulnerable and courageous in 2018. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session298 See Privacy Polic...

• SPI 297: Looking Back at 2017—What Went Well, What Did Not

  #297: This week I'm revealing what did not go according to plan in 2017, what I learned, and what lessons you can take away from my experiences. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session297 See Privacy Policy...

• SPI 296: What’s Coming in 2018 for the Podcast and SPI

  #296: In today's episode, I'm revealing my plans for an exciting, fresh, and higher-value 2018, including YouTube, an accelerator program, and how I'm changing my blog content. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com...

• SPI 295: 35 Quick Life Lessons from 35 Years of Life—Plus a Pencils of Promise Birthday Challenge!

  #295: Today, I'm turning 35: I'm celebrating by sharing the 35 most important life tips that I've learned in my business and personal life (so far). Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session295 See Privacy Pol...

• SPI 294: 21 Top Places to Include an Affiliate Link

  #294: In this episode I'm revealing the twenty-one best places to link to affiliate products or services, including in evergreen or pillar content, in your email, and the best places outside of your website. This episode is a must-listen for anyo...

• SPI 293: My Top Performing Affiliate Marketing Products, and Why They Performed So Well

  #293: Today I'm sharing the top-performing affiliate marketing products that I'm an affiliate for, and breaking down exactly why they've performed so well. I share a case study, why creating a demo works so well, and how webinars help with sales....

• SPI 292: The Dark Side of Affiliate Marketing (and How to Do It Right!)

  #292: It's always important to understand both sides of the coin; that's true of affiliate marketing as well, so let's talk about the dark side of affiliate marketing. This episode will help you make decisions about what to promote and how to pro...

• SPI 291: A Blueprint for a Successful Short-Term JV (Joint Venture) Affiliate Campaign

  #291: Learn how to create a successful blueprint for a short-term joint venture (JV) affiliate promotion. You'll learn how to plan your promotion, how to stand out, and which tools I recommend for keeping track of your progress. Podcast show note...

• SPI 290: Affiliate Marketing: An Insider Look at My Most Successful Long-Term Campaigns

  #290: In this episode I break down my process for getting started with affiliate marketing, and explore some of my most successful long-term affiliate marketing campaigns. I review a case study and share my blueprint for affiliate marketing succe...

• SPI 289: How Live Video Can Play a Role in Your Business (and How It’s Helped Mine)

  Let's talk about live video: Why it's important, how to get started, and more! I discuss my setup for livestreaming, which equipment I've chosen to invest in, and why your live videos don't need a ton of production. Podcast show notes available h...

• SPI 288: Interview with Bec and Joe from The 4 Blades

  #288: Hear the story of how Bec and Joe Winston built their niche site and community around cooking with the Thermomix. We talk about why they decided to launch a digital magazine for their brand, their experiences with digital publishing, and ho...

• SPI 287: Should I Create a Personal Brand? Pros and Cons

  #287: Today I'm exploring, in depth, the pros and cons of creating a personal online brand. I cover personal branding success stories to inspire you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session287 See Privacy Po...

• SPI 286: How to Build a Brand that Stands Out from the Crowd

  #286: Today we're talking about how to build a brand that stands out from the crowd: How to speak your audience's language, grow your community, and create a brand that's an experience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassivei...

• SPI 285: Accidental Entrepreneurship and Design Commerce with Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk.com

  Today I'm talking to Ugmonk.com founder Jeff Sheldon about his story, all things Kickstarter, and how he recently launched a campaign that earned close to $500,000. Jeff shares lots of great advice on planning all the little details of a Kickstar...

• SPI 284: Crowdfunding Secrets for Success with Clay Hebert

  #284: Crowdfunding expert Clay Hebert shares his best advice for validating and building a successful crowdfunding campaign. Clay shares how to determine what your Kickstarter goal should be, how to set your perks, and what you need in your campa...

• SPI 283: Six-Figures in an Obscure Niche with Cassidy Tuttle

  #283: Cassidy Tuttle joins me to discuss how focusing on a very narrow topic helped her build a profitable niche website. Hear her strategies for making a living. She gives great advice for finding new content topics when you've been blogging for...

• SPI 282: How Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Rocked the Kickstarter Scene

  #282: Hear the story of one of the most daring and successful Kickstarter campaigns of all time—Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls—from one of its creators, Francesca Cavallo. Hear about launching a children's app in the app store, building a pre-...

• SPI 281: How Coach Glitter Built Her Affiliate Business and Launched a Product

  #281: Coach Glitter reveals how she transformed her career as a makeup artist into a thriving online business. She shares how she naturally evolved an affiliate marketing business, built a brand, and overcame self-doubt to build a thriving busine...

• SPI 280: Noah Kagan on Personal Challenges, Business Validation, and the Mindset of Starting from Scratch

  #280: Noah Kagan has returned to the Smart Passive Income Podcast, and we cover it all: rebounding from rejection, asking for what you want, plotting your next move, and the mindset challenges all entrepreneurs face. Podcast show notes available...

• SPI 279: Finding Fringe Hours and Work-Life “Balance” with Jessica Turner

  #279: Jessica Turner, author of The Fringe Hours, joins me to talk about finding more hours in the day to achieve the work-life satisfaction you crave. We talking about scheduling, managing expectations of others, networking as a new blogger, and...

• SPI 278: List Building Made Easy with Special Guest Amy Porterfield

  #278: List building expert Amy Porterfield explores how to build your audience, fine-tune your sales funnel, and craft a successful sales pitch for your latest and greatest product. Learn why she uses free resources to build her audience, how she...

• SPI 277: Buying Push-Button Solutions vs. Taking Real Action—A Coaching Call with Amy Torres

  #277: Listen in on a very special coaching call with entrepreneur Amy Torres, who's wondering how to take her online course to the next level. We talk about scaling her business in ways her audience will appreciate, how to make use of Facebook Li...

• SPI 276: The Art of Significance with Dan Clark

  #276: Legendary speaker Dan Clark joins me for an inspirational conversation on success, service, and leading a life of significance. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session276 See Privacy Policy at https://...

• SPI 275: Real Stories and Results from 3 Brand-New Podcasters

  #275: Joining me today are three star students from my latest course, Power-Up Podcasting, to share their incredible journeys from newbie to podcasting pro. We talk about strategies for using a podcast to grow your audience, obstacles they had to...

• SPI 274: How to Avoid the Slimy Sell with Chalene Johnson

  #274: The brilliant Chalene Johnson explores how to "serve, not sell," and shares her strategies for pitching your products with confidence. Learn how to overcome your fear of selling! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassivein...

• SPI 273: 7 Powerful Things That Can Happen as a Result of Starting a Podcast

  #273: Starting a podcast changed my life and my business. In this episode of the SPI Podcast, I walk you through seven ways a podcast can change your business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session273 See...

• SPI 272: Starting and Running a Business as a Couple Featuring the Bakers

  #272: Joining me today are Bryan and Erika Baker, a husband-wife entrepreneurial duo who've built a thriving online business as relationship coaches. They have great advice for working with a family member, how to stay organized, and how to get s...

• SPI 271: An Interview with The Five-Minute Journal Founders UJ Ramdas and Alex Ikonn

  #271: Here today are UJ Ramdas and Alex Ikonn, who are the co-founders of The Five-Minute Journal, a product that's changed the lives of its users by turning gratitude into a daily habit. We talkboth about mindset and the process of designing the...

• SPI 270: What You Need to Know Before You “Get Physical” with Richie Norton

  #270: I'm joined today by Richie Norton, founder of Prouduct and master of building, validating, refining, and distributing tangible products. Learn about working with overseas manufacturers, mistakes to avoid when creating your first product, an...

• SPI 269: How to Build a Massive Community Behind Your Physical Product with Tom from Chubbies

  #269: Today, I'm joined by Chubbies co-founder Tom Montgomery to talk about selling a physical product with help from a massive, engaged community of fans. We talk about creating a unique brand voice with the help of video, using social to build...

• SPI 268: How to Up Your Online (and Offline) Game with Jordan Harbinger

  #268: I'm joined again by the host of The Art of Charm Podcast, Jordan Harbinger, who sheds light on building better relationships and improving your non-verbal communication. Learn how to improve your non-verbal communication, why "keeping score...

• SPI 267: An Introduction to Video Advertising with Gideon and Anja from Veeroll

  #267: Here today are Veeroll's Gideon Shalwick and Anja Kicken to offer a beginner's guide to video advertising for your online business. They share a step-by-step walkthrough for creating a YouTube video ad campaign, a five-part structure for ho...

• SPI 266: How to Start Selling on Amazon with Ryan and Nick from Online Selling Experiment

  #266: Online Selling Experiment's Ryan and Nick have built their thriving business selling products through Amazon, and they're here today to explain just how they did it. We discuss the Fulfillment by Amazon program, who this type of passive inc...

• SPI 265: Shane and Jocelyn Sams and Their Awesome Advertising Strategy

  #265: Jocelyn and Shane Sams teach me their awesome advertising strategy. Learn how to use highly focused ads across platforms to build traffic for your business, even if you're a beginner; tips for choosing keywords and improving niche targeting...

• SPI 264: How to Win with Paid Traffic with Rick Mulready

  #264: Here today is online advertisement expert Rick Mulready, sharing the secrets and strategies behind growing your business with Facebook ads. Rick addresses common misconceptions and hesitations surrounding Facebook ads, what you should prepa...

• SPI 263: Laddering Up: How to Build a 7-Figure Business by Building a $7K per Month Business

  #263: Here today is Clay Collins, LeadPages CEO and co-founder, dropping expert knowledge on how to build a seven-figure business, step by step. Clay shares the concept of a "minimum viable audience," strategy for growing a business from six to s...

• SPI 262: Habit Forming Products with Nir Eyal, Author of Hooked

  #262: Here to talk about building habit forming products is Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and expert on how the mind creates habits. We talk about the triggers that lead users to products, how popular products can teach us about habit formation, and...

• SPI 261: SEO Self-Audit Checklist – An Interview with My Recent SEO Hire

  #261: Meet the mastermind behind the most recent SEO audit of SmartPassiveIncome.com, and learn what a pro like Sam McRoberts does to optimize search engine rankings. Sam shares tons of tools and resources for analyzing and improving your site's...

• SPI 260: Undergoing a Website Overhaul with Rocket Code

  #260: The masterminds behind the Smart Passive Income site redesign talk through what makes a successful web design and how business owners can better communicate with their development teams. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartp...

• SPI 259: How to Set Up Your YouTube Channel to Win

  #259: Two expert YouTube travel vloggers share how to build a successful YouTube channel and their tips for creating video content viewers will love. Their advice will help you find your YouTube niche, get comfortable in front of the camera, and...

• SPI 258: The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey

  #258: Productivity expert and author Chris Bailey shares his research on the true nature of productivity and the habits that help us do more with our days. Learn how to improve your daily productivity! Podcast show notes available here: https://w...

• SPI 257: The Incredible Story Behind Kelsey Baldwin’s Business, Paper and Oats

  #257: On this episode of the SPI Podcast, Kelsey Baldwin shares the incredible story of how she built her business in the middle of a turbulent time in her life. Hear about the ins and outs of selling digital products on Etsy, why she switched to...

• SPI 256: Productivity and Frameworks with Mike Vardy from Productivityist

  #256: Productivity master Mike Vardy shares his favorite tools, tips, and frameworks for getting even more done with your workdays, including managing email, keeping meetings productive, and why you should theme your days. Podcast show notes avai...

• SPI 255: Deep Work with Cal Newport

  #255: Cal Newport explores the concept of "deep work," reveals his strategies for practicing it, and shares more of his favorite tactics for improving focus and productivity. Cal also shares advice for studying and choosing a career. Podcast show...

• SPI 254: Lessons Learned While Testing and Launching My First Online Course

  #254: Launching my first online course, Smart from Scratch, feels like the perfect time to look back on my previous launch experiences and explore what I've learned about creating, testing, launching, and maintaining a product. Podcast show notes...

• SPI 253: How to Build Relationships with Influencers with Selena Soo

  #253: Here today is relationship-building expert and PR mastermind Selena Soo with advice for approaching influencers and forging connections with entrepreneurs you admire. Selena also shares tips and resources for marketing your next book. Podca...

• SPI 252: Live Streaming Video and the Data that Proves Its Worth with Michael Stelzner

  #252: SocialMediaExaminer.com's Michael Stelzner joins me to explore the future of live streaming video, its exciting applications, and the tools you can use to get started. Michael also shares how live video has transformed Social Media Examiner...

• SPI 251: (In the Middle) Launching a New Course with New Entrepreneur, Sarah Argenal

  #251: I've had the pleasure of getting to know and mentor Sarah as she builds her online course for working parents, and today, we're going to check in on her progress. Hear my advice for how Sarah can improve her course and take its success to t...

• SPI 250: Stories of Failure that Turned Into Something Great

  #250: How often do you get to hear entrepreneurs open up about their failures? That's what I'm exploring in today's episode, thanks to ten brave folks who submitted stories about their darkest moments. Podcast show notes available here: https://w...

• SPI 249: Pivoting: How, When, & Why to Do It with Jenny Blake

  #249: Entrepreneur and pivoting expert Jenny Blake joins me to talk about her book, PIVOT, a handbook for navigating life's big turning points. Learn how to know when you've arrived at one of life's pivot moments. Podcast show notes available her...

• SPI 248: The Art of Giving Gifts with John Ruhlin

  #248: Today's guest is John Ruhlin, professional gift-giver who has built a career teaching others how to give better gifts. Learn how intentional gift-giving can transform your business relationships and reputation as an entrepreneur. Podcast sh...

• SPI 247: The Epic Origin Story Behind The Walker Stalkers Brand

  #247: Joining me today are Eric and James of The Walker Stalkers, two guys who've built a massive, fan-driven business around their love of the hit AMC show, The Walking Dead. Hear how Eric and James established rapport with sought-after guests,...

• SPI 246: SPI Podcast Best of 2016

  #246: The Smart Passive Income Podcast has captured some fantastic conversations this year, so before the new year arrives, I want to revisit a few of the best ones. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session246...

• SPI 245: How Sol Orwell Builds Successful Businesses by Solving His Own Problems

  #245: Entrepreneur Sol Orwell joins me today to share his totally unique approach to business, and how he transforms obstacles into business opportunities. This episode is a must-listen for learning about strategy for niche sites. Podcast show no...

• SPI 244: Bootstrapping a Startup with Nathan Barry from ConvertKit

  #244: ConvertKit Founder and CEO Nathan Barry shares his journey in bootstrapping a business and growing a software company from the ground up. Learn about how Nathan and his team work to grow ConvertKit, how rejection and criticism have been hel...

• SPI 243: How to Create Your Life Vision Plan with Michael Hyatt

  #243: Today's episode is all about goals: setting them, achieving them, and knowing when to change them. And who better to talk about achieving great things than Michael Hyatt? Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com...

• SPI 242: How to Master Your PR with Christina Nicholson

  #242: PR professional Christina Nicholson shares her tips, tools, and resources for attracting coverage from media outlets and publicizing your business. Christina shares her experience as a TV anchor and reporter, as well as why she decided to g...

• SPI 241: My Top 10 Most-Used Apps in 2016

  #241: Chris Ducker and I review our favorite business and productivity apps of the past year. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session241 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

• SPI 240: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of the Conferences You Attend

  #240: Conferences can be a thrilling, unforgettable way to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and learn from the online business community. Today, I'm answering questions about how and where to find the best conference experiences. Podcast show no...

• SPI 239: Mentors and Masterminds with Ellory Wells

  #239: Ellory Wells is a passionate advocate of something too many entrepreneurs take for granted: mentorship. He's here today to explain why you should be surrounding yourself with business role models, supportive peers, and a network that holds...

• SPI 238: How Marco Schwartz Built a Business Based on the Internet of Things

  #238: Today's guest is another SPI listener success story, here to share how he built a unique online business around his home automation tutorials. Learn the strategies and tools Marco uses to monetize his website. Podcast show notes available h...

• SPI 237: An Online Business Success Story. . .in Knitting, with Lauren from Girly Knits

  #237: Today's guest has built a booming online business creating totally awesome knitting patterns, and she's here to tell us how it's done. Lauren shares the platforms and tools she used to monetize her passion, how she stands out in a crowded f...

• SPI 236: Secrets and Science to Living the Good Life with Jonathan Fields

  #236: My guest today is my friend and mentor Jonathan Fields, creator of GoodLifeProject.com and author of How to Live a Good Life. Jonathan is here to teach us, among other topics, how to say no. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.sm...

• SPI 235: Beyond the Gumball: How Matt Miller Built a Successful Vending Machine Business and Franchise

  #235: Today's guest, Matt Miller, has taken vending machine passive income to a whole new level, growing a hugely successful franchise, and helping schools in the process. Matt shares his advice for anyone considering franchising as a route to en...

• SPI 234: Teens Can Be Entrepreneurs Too, with Eva Baker

  #234: Eva Baker is one special entrepreneur. She runs a successful blog. She started her own conference. She does consulting. And did I mention she started it all while still a teenager? Eva shares tips for parents who want to nurture their kids'...

• SPI 233: A Not-So-Overnight Entrepreneurial Success Story with Shayna from Espresso English

  #233: Espresso English founder Shayna didn't give up when success didn't arrive overnight. Learn how she achieved online business success through steady progress and perseverance. Shayna shares her experience with online courses and YouTube. Podc...

• SPI 232: How Lucas Hall Built and Sold an “Ultimate Resource” Blog

  #232: Today's guest has another passive income success story to share. Lucas Hall tells me how he built the "ultimate resource" for rental property owners, and how he made the decision to sell it. Lucas shares advice for knowing when you've found...

• SPI 231: Attorney Roundtable: Money and Legal Considerations for Starting Out

  #231: I'm joined today by two lawyers, Richard and Alena, to talk through common legal considerations for entrepreneurs and the best ways to protect yourself as a business owner. Among other topics, we cover privacy policies, terms and conditions...

• SPI 230: From Deathly Afraid to Cool and Confident: My 5-Year Public Speaking Journey

  #230: In today's episode, we're going back to 2011, the first time I ever spoke in public. I'll break down all the things I got wrong about that first presentation, and everything I've done since to become a cooler and more confident public speak...

• SPI 229: Tips for Building a Simple and Effective Website and Brand with Jess Catorc

  #229: Web designer and SPI listener Jess Catorc is here this week to share her web design tips for entrepreneurs, plus her own entrepreneurial journey to success. Jess shares the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make with their websites and how...

• SPI 228: Taking Care of Yourself as an Entrepreneur with Jeff McMahon

  #228: Joining me today is my own virtual personal trainer, Jeff McMahon, with advice for getting active and setting your own fitness goals. Jeff shares the benefits to your business that you'll find when you focus on your health. Podcast show not...

• SPI 227: 15 Entrepreneurs Answer: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Own Business”

  #227: In this week’s episode, I’ve asked 15 of my fellow entrepreneurs for to share their advice on starting a business with you. Here's what each of them wishes they had known before they started their business. Podcast show notes available here...

• SPI 226: Defeating the “Curse of Knowledge” and How Jason Brown Built His Successful Online Business

  #226: In today's episode, it's my pleasure to introduce you to another Smart Passive Income success story. Meet Jason Brown of TheBrownReport.com, a site where Jason where teaches ordinary people how to start investing in the stock market. Jason...

• SPI 225: Meet the Flynn Family (the ones who really run the show), with April, Keoni, and Kailani

  #225: My guests today are the reason I do what I do. They're what motivate me to dream big, follow through on my goals, and maintain a balanced life. Here with me are my wife and my two kids: April, Keoni, and Kailani. Podcast show notes availabl...

• SPI 224: Hack Teaching—A Discussion about Education and Getting Results with Mark Barnes

  #224: My guest today is Hack Learning's Mark Barnes, an educator and author who wants to transform how we teach. Mark share education hacks you can adapt for your small business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.c...

• SPI 223: Over the Shoulder—How John Lee Dumas Launched a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

  #223: My guest today is none other than John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneur on Fire, here to talk about his remarkable success selling a product through Kickstarter. We talk about planning the campaign, publicizing the campaign, and the tools he...

• SPI 222: The Right Products at the Right Price Point with Ramit Sethi

  #222: Ramit Sethi is back, with more insights on designing the perfect online product at the ideal price point for your audience. We discuss the power of adopting a value-driven, rather than price-driven, view of your product. Podcast show notes...

• SPI 221: An Unknown Way to Boost Sales and Increase the Size of Your List—Back with an SPI Student

  #221: My guest today is a Smart Passive Income "student," here to share the innovative strategy he's used to earn affiliates and grow his business. Ken shares great advice for how to turn offline, "techno-phobic" business owners into online partn...

• SPI 220: An Interview with Make-A-Wish Co-Founder, Frank Shankwitz

  #220: I'm honored to introduce you to Frank Shankwitz, one of the founders of an extraordinary non-profit called the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Frank shares what he has learned from leading a non-profit, what the non-profit and for-profit business w...

• SPI 219: How Meghan Telpner’s Culinary Nutrition Academy Makes You Rethink Traditional Online Courses

  #219: My guest today is Meghan Telpner, creator of an incredibly successful online certification course for aspiring nutritionists. She shares the tools and platforms that she uses to run her course, incentivize enrollment, and foster accountabil...

• SPI 218: Starting an Online Course? Best Practices and Getting People to Follow Through with Ankur from Teachable.com

  #218: My guest today is the founder and CEO of Teachable.com, a platform that helps online course creators like me make money providing valuable instruction to their audience. We discuss how to create and sell online courses. Podcast show notes a...

• SPI 217: Brik Book and How Brett Miller Quit His 6-Figure Job to Build LEGOs

  #217: Brett Miller, creator of Brik Book, joins me to discuss selling physical products, from testing and marketing to manufacturing and shipping. Learn how to validate a business idea through Kickstarter. Plus, we have a surprise just for SPI li...

• SPI 216: Your Habits and the Story Behind Pavlok with Maneesh Sethi

  #216: Maneesh Sethi joins me today to talk about Pavlok, a wearable device that helps you break unwanted habits. Listen in as we discuss both the science of habit formation and the process of building a hardware product. Podcast show notes availa...

• SPI 215: How to Keep Up With Your Editorial Calendar (and How to Get Ahead)

  #215: I'd like you to meet Janna, my Managing Editor, who's had an incredible impact on the consistency and quality of the content I make here on SmartPassiveIncome.com. We discuss the editorial process, the importance of banking content, and how...

• SPI 214: How to Master Content Marketing with Neil Patel

  #214: Neil Patel is back for another awesome episode, and this time he's sharing content marketing advice every single blogger should hear. We discuss the entire writing process from research to publishing and the promotion that comes afterward....

• SPI 213: Gary Vaynerchuk on “Why Snapchat Matters”

  #213: This business mastermind, author, and host of The #AskGaryVee Show is here to teach me everything he knows about the explosive new social platform, Snapchat. We discuss strategies for managing your social platforms and experimenting with ne...

• SPI 212: Inside a Coaching Call with Pat—Redesigning USA Weightlifting

  #212: In this episode, John Filippini joins me in a coaching call. We review his weightlifting business to determine how best to help it move forward. In this call, we discuss how to figure where to start improving his business, strategies for at...

• SPI 211: How to Know What You Were Born To Do with Chris Guillebeau

  #211: This week, it's my pleasure to introduce Chris Guillebeau, author of Born for This and inspiring role model for living a rewarding, purpose-driven life. We discuss side hustles, when to leave a day job for self-employment, and how to foster...

• SPI 210: How to Automate Your Business to Save Time and Make More Money with Dana Malstaff

  #210: Joining me this week is the amazing Dana Malstaff, CEO and founder of Boss-Mom.com, a community that provides online resources and support for entrepreneurs who also happen to be moms. Dana shares great automation tips, including tools, str...

• SPI 209: The Power of Community—How Noah Bradley Made Art Camp

  #209: Today's guest is Noah Bradley, an incredible visual artist and founder of a phenomenal community and online school called Art Camp. Hear how Noah validated the idea before he started to sell, how he picked his price point, and how he has po...

• SPI 208: Smart Passive Income Gets a Makeover! Why I Redesigned a Website That Wasn’t Broken

  #208: Last summer, I asked you guys how I was doing. I took that feedback to heart, and now, I get to share some of the very exciting results of that work with you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session208...

• SPI 207: The Voice Within and Jess Lively’s Journey from Jewelry to Over $200k in Online Business Revenue

  #207: Jess Lively is here to explore what can happen when entrepreneurs listen to their own intuition—and how it's impacted her journey to a successful career as a business coach. Jess and I discuss managing the inevitable highs and lows of life...

• SPI 206: How SPI Reader Robert Duff Is Building Passive Income with Books on Amazon

  #206: Here with me this week is Robert Duff, Ph.D., a psychologist who's supplementing his income by selling his books on Amazon. We discuss how to create and sell books for print, digital, and audio. Podcast show notes available here: https://ww...

• SPI 205: How Simple Green Smoothies Used “Challenges” to Grow from 0 to 200k Subscribers in a Year

  #205: Meet Jadah Sellner, co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies, a truly exciting online business that's transforming the health of its community. Hear how an e-book kickstarted Jadah and Jen's business, how they've built a strong relationship as...

• SPI 204: Snack on This—How Sean Kelly Built SnackNation (and the Bigger Meaning Behind It)

  #204: Meet Sean Kelly, the founder of a very special company, SnackNation, that's changing how we snack. We discuss the SnackNation business model and how Sean has adapted it to be a source of passive income. Podcast show notes available here: ht...

• SPI 203: How to Command Any Conversation, Meeting, or Interaction You Have with Michael Port

  #203: Michael Port is the author of Book Yourself Solid and the new Steal the Show, and he's a master of commanding conversations. Learn how to approach life's high stakes situations as performances and tips for strategies for reducing performanc...

• SPI 202: How SPI Helped Zephan Blaxberg Make the Leap

  #202: Zephan Blaxberg took a leap of faith, chased after his passion, and found himself achieving more success than he ever dreamed. Hear how Zephan found his first freelancing clients, and how he breaks down goals into small, achievable success....

• SPI 201: How Chef Allison Schaaf Built a Newsletter-Based Business—The Story of PrepDish

  #201: Allison Schaaf took something she loves—helping people create amazing meals in their own homes—and turned it into a sustainable online business. Hear how Allison built her newsletter-based business buy building a community of engaged, suppo...

• SPI 200: How Deleting a Third of Your Content Can Triple Your Traffic—How to Do a Content Audit with Todd Tresidder

  #200: For my 200th episode, Todd Tresidder joins me to tell you all about the awesome power of content auditing. Learn why deleting content can help your search rankings, and how to identify which items you should delete. Podcast show notes avail...

• SPI 199: The Marketing Effort Behind Will It Fly?

  #199: Will It Fly? has launched, and I want to introduce a few of the people who made its release such a success. I share how to create a book launch marketing schedule by working backwards, tips and tools to keep the schedule organized, and stra...

• SPI 198: Building a Book Launch “Street Team” (Plus Pre-Order)

  #198: Meet Daniel Decker, the man behind the Will It Fly? launch team. Daniel shares how a launch team can help your next book or project get the attention it deserves and the method to use for recruiting them. Podcast show notes available here:...

• SPI 197: Behind the Scenes of Writing Will It Fly?

  #197: Today, I'm talking about the "why" and the "how" of writing my new book, Will It Fly? I share how I knew I'd stumbled onto the topic for my next book and the self-publishing strategies I used to launch my route. Podcast show notes available...

• SPI 196: How to Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb

  #196: Steve Kamb from Nerd Fitness joins me to talk about his new book, Level Up Your Life. Hear the story behind Steve's devoted, close-knit following, how he put his personality into his business, and how he has built an incredibly close-knit f...

• SPI 195: Carrie Clark and Her SPI Reader Success Story

  #195: I'm kicking off 2016 with an incredible success story from a very special guest, Carrie Clark. Hear how Carrie built and monetized her online speech therapy business. We discuss how Carrie built her membership program, and how she provides...

• SPI 194: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 3

  #194: Learn how to explore passive income business models that will help you break free from trading your time for money once and for all. In this episode, learn how to make money with membership sites and software products. Podcast show notes av...

• SPI 193: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 2

  #193: Part two of my updated episode regarding generating passive income online, plus wisdom I've gathered from my own experiences with passive income. Learn how to generate passive income from affiliate marketing, advertising, e-books, podcasts,...

• SPI 192: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 1

  #192: Get my updated information regarding generating passive income online, plus wisdom I've gathered from my own experiences with passive income. Learn all the ways you can generate a passive income online, the crucial difference between passiv...

• SPI 191: When a Product Launch Doesn’t Go as Planned: Inside a Coaching Call with Pat and Robert Kibbe

  #191: On today's show, I'm sharing a coaching call with Robert Kibbe about everything that happens when a product launch doesn't pan out. We cover strategies for troubleshooting your launch problems, key signs your product is viable and worth lau...

• SPI 190: Step-by-Step Product Creation with Bryan Harris

  #190: Today I've got Bryan Harris on the show to talk about his step-by-step formulas for designing, launching, and maximizing profit from your online product. Learn how to get your first 1,000 email list subscribers, the three questions to ask y...

• SPI 189: Entrepreneurship and Life with Aaron Walker

  #189: On this episode, I have Aaron Walker with me. He offers up a lifetime of wisdom on how to thrive—both professionally and personally—as an entrepreneur. Aaron shares advice for staying proactive and holding yourself accountable as a business...

• SPI 188: Patreon: A Potential Alternative for Generating an Income Online

  #188: On this episode, I speak with Patreon founder Jack Conte and podcaster Tom Merritt about funding your business through recurring donations from fans. Learn what sets apart Patreon revenue from other kinds of income, how to pitch your patron...

• SPI 187: How to Run a Successful Affiliate Marketing Campaign (as the Product Owner) with Lewis Howes

  #187: Lewis Howes joins me to discuss how to run an affiliate program as the product creator. He shares his favorite strategies and tools for a successful launch. You'll learn how product owners can best serve their affiliates, strategies for inc...

• SPI 186: How to Become a Successful Affiliate Marketer

  #186: In this episode, I cover my top rules for becoming an affiliate marketer, three tools you should have in your toolbox, and some common affiliate myths. You'll learn how to find an affiliate for your industry (no matter what your niche is),...

• SPI 185: Solving a Problem by Building It Yourself—The Story Behind ConvertKit with Nathan Barry

  #185: Today's guest is Nathan Barry, creator of ConvertKit, the email system designed specifically for bloggers. Nathan shares tips for surveying clients and building trust over time, how to find your niche in a competitive market, and why it's a...

• SPI 184: Psychological Strategies to Get More People to Open Your Emails, Read Your Copy, and Click on Links with Derek Halpern

  #184: Derek Halpern from Social Triggers is back to share strategies for getting more people to open your emails, read your copy, and click your links. Derek dives deep into the psychology of what makes people want to engage. Podcast show notes a...

• SPI 183: Listener Success Story: From Masters Degree to Maestro of Online Business with Julian Bradley

  #183: In this listener success story, jazz musician Julian Bradley shares how his online business grew out of his successful YouTube tutorials and ebook sales. Learn strategies for keeping YouTube subscribers engaged. Podcast show notes available...

• SPI 182: Frameworks for Writing Copy That Converts with Ray Edwards

  #182: I struggle to write great copy that drives conversions without sounding sleazy. On this episode, my friend Ray Edwards shares actionable tips for writing great copy that converts. Ray shares his toolbox of strategies, the difference between...

• SPI 181: From Welfare to Nearly $1 Million with Kimra Luna

  #181: Kimra Luna went from living on welfare to running a thriving online business. Join us to hear her tips for growing an online business from scratch. Hear why she expanded her business beyond blogging, tools for hosting webinars, and strategi...

• SPI 180: Two Woodworkers and How They Make a Full-Time Income from Their Craft with David Picciuto and Bob Clagett

  #180: Today I'm talking with woodworkers David Picciuto and Bob Clagett about how they have been able to build successful businesses with their craft. Hear how to transform your part-time hobby into a full-time business, how they built a followin...

• SPI 179: New & Underused Methods for Building Your Email List (on Your Podcast & Other Content Platforms) with Tim Paige

  #179: My guest today is Tim Paige, an email list-building expert, and the host of the ConversionCast podcast. He shares tips you can apply to any channel of your business, including how the right lead magnet can mean huge growth for your email li...

• SPI 178: The Ask Formula—How to Discover Exactly What Your Audience Will Buy (Even If You Don’t Have a Following) with Ryan Levesque

  #178: Ryan Levesque is the survey master. In this episode, he walks you through his in-depth, super-actionable strategies for asking your audience what they want to buy. Learn how to uncover your audience's unspoken needs and challenges, the four...

• SPI 177: Periscope—Another Fad or the Next Big Thing?

  #177: Chris Ducker is back, and he wants to tell you about all things Periscope. It's a whole new frontier for interacting with your community. Learn why Periscope is great for building person-to-person connections, tips and strategies for using...

• SPI 176: Backlinking—What’s Working and Is It Even Still Important with Brian Dean from Backlinko.com

  #176: Brian Dean of Backlinko is here to share his expertise on backlinking, including what's working, what's not, and why backlinking matters. Learn what backlinking and interlinking are, how to get your website to rank higher in Google, and whi...

• SPI 175: The 8-Year Hobby Blog That Quickly Transformed into a 6-Figure Per Month Business with Kirk Du Plessis

  #175: Listen to Kirk Du Plessis of OptionAlpha.com chat about how his hobby blog transformed quickly into a business that's earning him six figures per month. Kirk talks about building a thriving membership community, making money while giving co...

• SPI 174: How to Invest the Passive Income You Earn from Business with Ryan Moran

  #174: Ryan Moran stops by the show to talk about maximizing business earnings, how to invest, diversified income streams, building wealth for the future. He talks to me about choosing stocks, managing an emergency fund, and how he got his Tesla f...

• SPI 173: Tips for Staying Consistent with Your Editorial Calendar with Garrett Moon from CoSchedule.com

  #173: Listen to Garrett Moon of CoSchedule talk about making your editorial calendar work for you—no matter what kind of content you create for your followers. You'll learn how to make the most of your published content across channels, content m...

• SPI 172: Game Changing Business Growth with Peter Voogd

  #172: I can’t wait for you to meet today’s amazing guest: He’s Peter Voogd, and he’s the leading authority on Gen Y entrepreneurship. As CEO of GameChangersMovement.com, Peter has trained nearly 5,000 young entrepreneurs. He draws on the wealth o...

• SPI 171: A Crash Course on Copywriting with Nikki Elledge Brown

  #171: I’d like you to meet Nikki Elledge Brown, a.k.a. your Communication Stylist. If you’re ready to get serious about your writing and communication skills, this is the episode for you. As a self-declared Communication Stylist, Nikki is an expe...

• SPI 170: The Secrets of a Successful Product Launch with Ramit Sethi

  #170: Ramit Sethi is here again, and this time, he’s offering up everything you need to know to launch an online product. Today, you’ll get all the dos and don’ts of preparing for a successful launch, as well as expert advice on how to generate b...

• SPI 169: How Nathan Chan Built a 6-Figure Digital Magazine and the Marketing Strategies We Can All Use

  #169: Just about every business owner starts from scratch. Today’s guest did, too, but in a totally unique way. He’s Nathan Chan, creator of Foundr Magazine, an entirely digital publication. When Nathan first built Foundr Magazine, he knew he was...

• SPI 168: Multiple Successful Businesses in Multiple Niches with Scott Turner

  #168: Running a successful online business takes serious effort. Today’s guest doesn’t just run one successful online business—he runs several! I first connected with Scott Turner through his company Green Building Education Services when I was j...

• SPI 167: Chalene Johnson and the Lowdown on Lifers

  #167: You might know today’s guest as a fitness guru. But Chalene Johnson hasn’t stopped there—she’s also an inspiring entrepreneur and the leader of a tribe of amazing, committed fans. Chalene’s career has grown beyond the fitness industry to in...

• SPI 166: The 2015 Halfway Point—Goal Status and Future of SPI

  #166: Let’s take a break from strategy to check in with ourselves. We’re halfway through 2015. What progress have you made on your goals for this year? What have you learned? What else does 2015 have in store for you? In this episode, you’ll hear...

• SPI 165: Susan Petersen from Freshly Picked on Selling Moccasins and Her BOOMING Online Retail Business

  #165: I can’t wait for you to meet today’s guest, who’s an incredible success story from the online retail world: Susan Petersen of Freshly Picked. Since starting out as an early Etsy entrepreneur, Susan’s had an amazing journey, including an app...

• SPI 164: Michael O’Neal from Solopreneur Hour Talk Shop—His Success Journey and Actionable Tips for Interviews

  #164: Michael is the host of Solopreneur Hour, a podcast with a totally unique style—a style I’m borrowing from today. Michael has mastered the art of interviewing. His approach as an interviewer allows his guests to reveal surprising sides of th...

• SPI 163: Michael Hyatt on the Secrets of Team Building and Leadership

  #163: It’s such a pleasure to have Michael Hyatt as my guest this week. Michael is a truly inspirational leader, and he brings an amazing wealth of wisdom and experience with him. He’s talking with me today about something close to home for every...

• SPI 162: A First-Timer’s $130,208 Product Launch

  #162: My guest today, Nick Stephenson, heard David Siteman Garland talk with me about creating online courses back in Session 136. Nick took action, and by the time his product launch rolled around, he was crushing it. Just how much was he crushi...

• SPI 161: How to Stand Out of the Crowd with Dorie Clark

  #161: My guest today is a woman who knows what she’s talking about when it comes to finding great ideas. Dorie Clark is a phenomenal writer, speaker, and business professor—but she didn’t get there overnight. Starting out as a marketing consultan...

• SPI 160: People Over Profit with Dale Partridge

  #160: My mantra for the next few years is “Think bigger.” How can I think beyond business and profit toward bigger causes and social good? I find it so exciting that I’ve met so many amazing people who help me think bigger every day—people like L...

• SPI 159: The Best Practices for Increasing Sales with Your Autoresponder Email Series

  #159: This week, we’re talking about a simple thing that can have a huge positive impact on your business: email marketing and the power of an autoresponder series. Dan runs CLVBoost.com, a consultancy he started after building his martial arts t...

• SPI 158: How to Productize Your Service-Based Business

  #158: This episode is all about productizing your service-based business. With me this week is productization all-star Brian Casel, founder of Casjam.com. If you’re curious how to go about productizing your service, what service you should choose...

• SPI 157: The Art of Rejection with Jia Jiang

  #157: I first saw today’s guest on a TED Talk. His name is Jia Jiang, and his talk was titled, “Surprising Lessons from 100 Days of Rejection.” It’s one of those TED Talks you start watching and find you can’t stop—it’s that good. I bet a lot of...

• SPI 156: The Story Behind Abel James and the Success of Fat Burning Man

  #156: This week’s guest comes to us from the fitness world. He’s Abel James, who I got to know last year when he won an award for his incredible podcast, Fat Burning Man. Abel didn’t just stop at podcasting—his Fat Burning Man brand also includes...

• SPI 155: Inside One of My Weekly Mastermind Meetings

  #155: Joey Korneman runs SchoolofMotion.com, an online resource for motion designers, and he’s been working hard to grow his business. Joey brought his questions and challenges to the mastermind group, and we offered our insight and advice. A few...

• SPI 154: Behind the Scenes of SPI TV with Caleb Wojcik—Gear, Numbers, and Production Tips

  #154: This week’s guest is the amazing Caleb Wojcik, the video mastermind behind DIYVideoGuy.com and the videographer for my latest project, Smart Passive Income TV. Caleb’s sharing his expert knowledge on the gear and techniques you need to make...

• SPI 153: Systematizing—Pat and Mindy Talk AskPat and Our Productive Workflow

  #153: Back in Episode 138, I had a blast introducing you to the amazing people of Team Flynn. I got a ton of responses about one team member in particular: Mindy Holahan Peters. Mindy has an amazing brain for building and improving a workflow. Sh...

• SPI 152: How a Guest Post Became a Product and The Story of Cole’s Classroom

  #152: When I met this week’s guest, Cole Humphus, two things stood out: the amazing story behind his online business and his generosity. Cole is the owner of Cole’s Classroom, an online resource for photographers. Cole had been offering his photo...

• SPI 151: How to Put on a Successful (and Profitable) Virtual Conference with Lain Ehmann

  #151: This week’s guest comes up a lot on this podcast, and rightly so—she’s got one amazing success story. Remember Lain Ehmann, who turned her scrapbooking hobby into a six-figure online business? She’s back with another crucial lesson for all...

• SPI 150: A Day in the Life of Pat—My (New) Routine, Schedule, and Habits Shared

  #150: A few months ago, I added something new to my life: a morning routine. The results have been so dramatic that I had to share them with you all. That’s what this week’s episode is all about. I put together this routine after interviewing Hal...

• SPI 149: Dane Maxwell Interviews Pat Flynn

  #149: We’re doing something different today on the Smart Passive Income Podcast. Dane Maxwell is back on the show for his third time, but he’s not the guest—I am! As many of you know, I recently started something new in my approach to passive inc...

• SPI 148: (By Popular Demand) The Story Behind The Success of Food Blog Pinch of Yum with Lindsay and Bjork

  #148: My two guests today are here by popular demand. That’s right—so many of you told me to get these two on the show, and here they are! I’ve got Lindsay and Bjork here to talk about their hugely successful food blog, Pinch of Yum. In this epis...

• SPI 147: Behind the Scenes of a Thriving and Active Membership Site with Corbett, Chase, and Barrett from Fizzle.co

  #147: Corbett Barr, Chase Reeves, and Barrett Brooks are the masterminds behind one of most well-run, engaged, and high-quality membership sites out there. You might remember Corbett from our interview back in 2012, where he talked about his proj...

• SPI 146: Product Validation and Pre-Selling—A Real Life Example with Jarrod Robinson

  #146: I’m so stoked for you to meet my guest this week. He’s Jarrod Robinson of ThePEGeek.com, and he’s had amazing success with his digital products thanks to pre-selling. Jarrod’s here to walk you through just how he’s able to guarantee a profi...

• SPI 145: How to Become a Contributing Writer on Large Media Sites—From Bread Delivery to Content Delivery with Kimanzi Constable

  #145: Ready to hear an amazing story? Because that’s what Kimanzi Constable has brought with him today. I can’t wait for you to hear how this guy went from delivering bread to becoming an author with 82,000 books sold. Before he got published, Ki...

• SPI 144: Building a Million Dollar Business in 12 Months with Ryan Moran

  #144: Here with me this week, by popular demand, is e-commerce superstar Ryan Moran from Freedom Fast Lane. Ryan’s going to walk you through building a business selling through Amazon, using one of his own companies as a model. You’ll get the nit...

• SPI 143: Actionable Email Marketing Strategies and How to 3X Revenue Using Your Autoresponder with Steve Chou

  #143: I’ve got an amazing guest this week, and he’s brought tons of great, actionable advice along with him. He’s Steve Chou from MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. If you use autoresponder sequences in your online business, you know that strategy is everythi...

• SPI 142: How Paying Attention Paid Off for Joseph Michael, the Scrivener Coach

  #142: Welcome to 2015, everybody! I can’t think of a more perfect time to talk with Joseph Michael, the Scrivener Coach. He’s another passive income success story I can’t wait for you to meet. If getting focused and finding your next big idea are...

• SPI 141: The Biggest Lessons I Learned from 2014 and How We’re Going to Crush 2015

  #141: As 2014 rounds out, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to reflect on this year with you all and share what’s on my mind. This week, I’m speaking from the heart. I’m going to talk through the big life lessons I learned this year, and how...

• SPI 140: Productivity and the Early Morning Routine with Hal Elrod

  #140: I can’t wait for you to hear the amazing story this week’s guest has to share. He’s Hal Elrod, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, success coach, and all-around inspiring guy. Hal’s here this week to share how he became a productivity m...

• SPI 139: How to Work a Room and Socialize for Success with Susan RoAne

  #139: I am so excited for you to meet this week’s guest: Susan RoAne. She’s generous, she’s brilliant, and she’s been a huge inspiration to me—she even manages to make me blush in this episode. Her superpower? How to work a room. Susan was one of...

• SPI 138: Meet Team Flynn—My Trip to Columbus and a Big Decision I Need to Make by 2015

  #138: This week, I’m giving you a little glimpse behind the scenes and into the future of Smart Passive Income, and I’m doing it in the style of a podcast that I’ve recently been pulling inspiration from—Startup by Alex Blumberg. Many of you know...

• SPI 137: A Product Launch Sequence That Works—How to Create a 3-Part Video Series with Amy Porterfield

  #137: This week, I’m joined by none other than Amy Porterfield! You might know Amy for her social media strategies or from her podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, where she dishes out the insight and expertise that’s made her the Facebook Queen....

• SPI 136: How to Build an Online Course That Sells with David Siteman Garland

  #136: In this session of the podcast, David treats us to his invaluable advice on creating and selling your own online course, something he’s helped loads of people in all different niches do already. Podcast show notes available here: https://ww...

• SPI 135: How an Animator Built an Online Business by Being Transparent

  #135: My guest this week is Morr Meroz, an animator who runs BloopAnimation.com. As an animator straight out of art school, Morr wasn’t used to thinking about his creative career in business terms. He created film after film, attracting very litt...

• SPI 134: Crucial and Common WordPress Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Dan from WP Curve

  #134: I’m very pleased to welcome Dan Norris to this week’s Smart Passive Income Podcast. Dan is the co-founder of WP Curve, a company every WordPress user needs to hear about. Even if you’re not on WordPress, there’s still a lot of great informa...

• SPI 133: Gary Vaynerchuk on “Right Hooks,” Physical Products, Book Publishing, App Marketing, and More

  #133: I’m incredibly excited to welcome back Gary Vaynerchuk to the show! Gary Vee has had a significant impact on my business personally, from the moment I picked up and read Crush It, to when I interviewed him for SPI Podcast Session #89 and he...

• SPI 132: Social Media Strategies and Automation Tools with Laura Roeder

  #132: Over the past three months, I’ve been experimenting with a new social media automation tool and have been extremely pleased with the results. The tool is called Edgar, and I’m happy to welcome the founder, Laura Roeder, to the SPI Podcast t...

• SPI 131: Creating Creativity: Success Outside of the Box with Jason SurfrApp

  #131: I brought Jason of SurfrApp on today to talk about his creative (and different) approach to his work, and give us inspiration to be creative and be okay with the risks involved with being creative. Podcast show notes available here: https:/...

• SPI 130: Booking Yourself Solid: The Sales Process, Pricing, and More with Michael Port

  #130: Today I have the honor of welcoming Michael Port to the Smart Passive Income Podcast! If you don’t know the name, then you might know the book: Book Yourself Solid. For the past several years, Book Yourself Solid has become almost required...

• SPI 129: How to Scale Up Your Service Based Business with Josh Shipp

  #129: Today’s guest is Josh Shipp, a former at-risk foster kid turned successful entrepreneur who has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, 20/20, and was named to Inc. Magazine’s 30 under 30. He has a service-based business traveling around the...

• SPI 128: [CASE STUDY] Manu Kalia—Taking an Offline Business and Productizing It Online

  #128: In today’s session, we have a chat with Manu Kalia, a physical therapist and exercise science specialist who shares how he successfully took his offline business and physical therapy practice online. Podcast show notes available here: https...

• SPI 127: Building a Successful E-Commerce Business and Private Labeling with Ryan and Daniel

  #127: Today I connect with Ryan Coisson and Daniel Audunsson from RyanandDaniel.com. They sell items on Amazon too, but have a completely different business model and are generating over $1,000,000 per month in revenue with a profit margin over 5...

• SPI 126: How to Get Paid for Your IDEAS

  #126: You may have heard people say (including me) that ideas aren’t worth anything. An idea just sitting in your head can’t truly help anyone, and you definitely cannot make money from it until you execute and create. Well, today’s guest on The...

• SPI 125: Small Secrets to Stay Mentally Focused and at the Top of Our Entrepreneurial Game

  #125: I have Shawn Stevenson on the show today to help us discover a few things we can do to maximize our output as entrepreneurs, and help us become our best selves and stay at the top of our game. Podcast show notes available here: https://www....

• SPI 124: Your Author Empire—Pick a Niche and Publish for Profit with Steve Scott

  #124: Like most communities that you’ll create online, there always seems to be a few standouts—people who rise to the top as the most helpful and active in the forum. One clear standout in this particular group is an author named Steve Scott, wh...

• SPI 123: Turning a So-So Blog into a So-Profitable Brand—Gretchen and Jason from Woodland Bakery

  #123: In this session of The SPI Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Gretchen and her partner Jason from Woodland Bakery Blog—a brand that Gretchen started out of a passion for baking. At first, things were fun and exciting but then after the “honeym...

• SPI 122: From Teachers to Totally Rocking It Online—Shane and Jocelyn Sams Share Their Success Story

  #122: Today I’d like to share an incredible success story packed with valuable strategies and actionable tips from not just one, but two people—a husband and wife combo who each have their own respective successful online businesses in completely...

• SPI 121: A Crash Course on Charisma—A Guide to Winning In-Person Encounters with Jordan Harbinger

  #121: There’s an art to being charismatic, which is why I’m super excited to welcome Jordan Harbinger from The Art of Charm and The Art of Charm Podcast to the show today. He’s got an incredibly successful business teaching people how to be confi...

• SPI 120: How to Create the Ultimate Flagship Product—From Research to Launch and Beyond with Ramit Sethi

  #120: The last time Ramit Sethi from IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com was on the SPI Podcast he dropped some huge knowledge bombs on us about the psychology of selling, and also gave us great, actionable advice on pricing our products. I invited Ramit t...

• SPI 119: What Is the “Minimum Marketable Event?” (And How Did LeadPages Use It To Go from Zero to 25K Customers in Less Than Two Years?)

  #119: In this episode, we recap a couple of the strategies that were talked about the last time (namely the ones I’ve implemented myself and the results), and we also get into some launch strategies as well, which were very interesting because he...

• SPI 118: How to Raise Capital for Your Startup with Bill Glaser

  #118: The world of raising capital and startup funds is completely unknown to me, which is why I’m extremely happy to welcome Bill Glaser to the show today to tell us all about it. You may have an amazing idea in your head for a product or busine...

• SPI 117: Broke on a Friend’s Couch to Successful Entrepreneur with Dwight Peters of BackersHub

  #117: Today’s guest on the podcast, Dwight Peters, had started a number of different businesses that didn’t go according to plan, which eventually led him to going broke and having to stay on his friend’s couch while he figured out his next move....

• SPI 116: Copywriting Tips and Formulas with Kevin Rogers

  #116: Copywriting—writing that’s meant to persuade people to take a specific action (like buying something)—is a crucial element of any online business. You can have great products, but if your copy is mediocre, your conversions will be mediocre...

• SPI 115: 9000 Unread Emails to Inbox Zero: My Executive Assistant Shares How We Did It (and How You Can Too!)

  #115: In this episode, I’d like to introduce you to Jessica, my new executive assistant. She’s awesome. So awesome, in fact, that in a few weeks she was able to help me go from 9000+ unread emails, to now helping me consistently reach inbox zero...

• SPI 114: User Stories and BIG Project Production with My Team!

  #114: Whether you’re working with a team of your own or going solo, completing BIG projects beyond your normal editorial calendar can be an extremely difficult task. That’s why today I’m so happy to introduce you to the team members behind the pr...

• SPI 113: An Interview with 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur, Enya Hixson

  #113: This interview was one of my all-time favorites. Why? Because it was with a 10-year old entrepreneur named Enya Hixson! I recently met Enya’s parents, Mike and Natalie, at Social Media Marketing World and after chatting about kids (which pa...

• SPI 112: How Matt Donley Quit to Go Full Time with His Side Gig—Even Though He’s Not an Expert

  #112: Today, I’m happy to welcome Matt Donley on the SPI podcast who is still working for himself and successfully running his online business. He owns a site called MasterSketchUp.com, which teaches people how to use SketchUp, a 3-D modeling sof...

• SPI 111: The Life of a Brand New Visitor

  #111: In this solo session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I get into deep detail about several moments in the journey of a brand new visitor to your site, and it starts before they even get there. My goal is to get you thinking more about t...

• SPI 110: Tim Ferriss on Podcasting, Productivity, Experimentation, and if He Had to Start Over

  #110: I’m extremely happy to welcome Tim Ferriss back to the SPI Podcast! Tim is an unofficial mentor of mine and a huge inspiration for the Smart in Smart Passive Income. We cover a plethora of topics in this session, including his brand new #1...

• SPI 109: From Personal Trainer to Successful Self-Published Author and Podcaster with Vinnie Tortorich

  #109: I’m happy to welcome Vinnie from VinnieTortorich.com and author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight-Loss Game to the SPI podcast to share his story with us. He gives us a lot of great tips for self-publishing, getting things d...

• SPI 108: 8 Things That Pat Flynn Is Struggling with Right Now

  #108: One of the best questions you could ever ask your audience is: What are you struggling with right now? Many successful online entrepreneurs use this question to discover what pains, problems and issues their target audience has so they can...

• SPI 107: How a Small Blog about Food Became a Big Deal with Lisa and Jason from 100 Days of Real Food

  #107: In 2010 after watching an episode of Oprah about where our food comes from, Lisa and Jason Leake decided to make a lifestyle change for their family and make better eating choices, while blogging and chronicling their journey. What happened...

• SPI 106: How to Get More Clients and Win in a Competitive Niche with Mary Beth Storjohann

  #106: In this session of The Smart Passive Income, I’m happy to welcome Mary Beth Storjohann from WorkableWealth.com to the show! Mary Beth and I met last year at The Financial Blogger Conference, and ever since then I’ve been extremely impressed...

• SPI 105: S.P.L.A.T.—The Neuroscience Behind a Great Presentation, a Solid Pitch, and Total Attention

  #105: In this episode, we cover S.P.L.A.T., which serves as a way to remember 5 important aspects of audience engagement and better presenting our ideas. What’s cool is that Bryan, who has read and listened to SPI for a while, also saw me speak i...

• SPI 104: The Dark Side of Online Business, Blogging, and Success

  #104: Building a successful online business or blog doesn’t happen overnight, but beyond that, it’s not always pretty and positive either. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been doing this for a while, you will always come across some of...

• SPI 103: Stop Being a Superhero. It’s Killing Your Business (and You)

  #103: I'm joined today by Chris Ducker, my best friend and founder of Live2Sell, ChrisDucker.com, and Youpreneur. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session103 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

• SPI 102: How to Create Extraordinary Change and Transform the World with Adam Braun of Pencils of Promise

  #102: In this session, Adam and I discuss how he was able to create his world changing organization, but beyond that we talk about thinking bigger—beyond ourselves—and also how to apply business strategies to dramatically change and transform the...

• SPI 101: A Look into the Business of One Smart Passive Income Student

  #101: In less than a year, Ken has setup a successful niche site at MagicTricksforKids.org, which is already generating some earnings for him. Beyond that, many new opportunities have come about as a result of starting this site, and you can tell...

• SPI 100: A Look Back with Two People Who Changed My Life

  #100: I’m happy to welcome Jeremy Frandsen and Jason Van Orden from Internet Business Mastery on episode 100 today! They are the hosts of that very first podcast where I was introduced to the idea of online business, and I can’t thank them enough...

• SPI 99: Buying Stuff and Selling It on Amazon (For 6 Figures a Year!) with Jessica and Cliff Larrew

  #099: I’m extremely happy to introduce Jessica and Cliff Larrew, a married couple (and team!) who have decided to walk away from the 9 to 5 lifestyle and instead build a business which allows them to live very comfortably and have freedom and fle...

• SPI 98: Millionaires and Mastermind Groups with Jaime Tardy (and How She Got Me to Say Yes)

  #098: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m happy to welcome my dear friend and fellow mastermind group member, Jaime Tardy from Eventual Millionaire to the show! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincom...

• SPI 97: John Lee Dumas on His 6-Figure Month, Facebook Webinar Strategy, and Adding Sponsors to Your Show

  #097: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m honored to bring back for a second time, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire! We start by breaking down his recent 6-figure month, and we get into the specific strategies that he...

• SPI 96: How to Make a Living Selling Your Artwork Online with Cory Huff from The Abundant Artist

  #096: Every month I get a handful of emails from artists—painters, crafts people, musicians, and actors—who are looking to create a reliable stream of income online by selling their artwork over the internet. Selling art, however, is not easy and...

• SPI 95: The DOs and DON’Ts of Online Video with Caleb Wojcik

  #095: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m happy to welcome Caleb Wojcik from Fizzle.co and DIYvideoguide.com to the show! Today, we’re talking all about creating videos. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpas...

• SPI 94: 5 Proven Content Creation Tips to Help You Maximize the Impact of Your Information

  #094: In this session, I’ll be sharing 5 carefully selected content creation tips to help you maximize the impact you have with the information you share, no matter what form of content you’re creating: blog posts, podcast episodes, videos, webin...

• SPI 93: How to Make Next Year the Best Year Ever! Goal Setting, Resistance, and Priorities with Michael Hyatt

  #093: It's that time of the year when goal setting is on our minds, but how do we make sure we accomplish those goals we set out to achieve? Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session93 See Privacy Policy at ht...

• SPI 92: The Psychology of Selling and How to Price Your Products with Ramit Sethi

  #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...

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

  #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...

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

  #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...

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

  #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/privac...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 C...

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

  #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 P...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 Pri...

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

  #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://art1...

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

  #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 Privac...

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

  #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 Priv...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 Priv...

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

  #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 Pri...

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

  #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 Priva...

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

  #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...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 P...

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

  #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 a...

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

  #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 Priv...

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

  #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.co...

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

  #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 P...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 someo...

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

  #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 Poli...

• SPI 66: Niche Site Duel 2.0 (Research Interview)—SEO and Keyword Research with Spencer Haws

  #066: In this session of the SPI Podcast, I continue my niche site research by interviewing Spencer Haws about keyword research and SEO. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session66 See Privacy Policy at https:...

• SPI 65: Go Mobile or Get Left Behind with Greg Hickman of MobileMixed.com

  #065: On this episode, I talk with mobile marketing with Greg Hickman of MobileMixed.com. We discuss how to better serve the growing mobile audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session65 See Privacy Pol...

• SPI 64: Podcasting for More Exposure, Leads, and Money (My SMMW13 Presentation!)

  #064: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I re-record the presentation I recently did at Social Media Marketing World about podcasting. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session64 See Privacy...

• SPI 63: Monetizing a Hobby Blog and the “Magic” of Membership Sites

  #063: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, Doug Linn and I talk about monetizing a hobby blog with a membership site. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session63 See Privacy Policy at https://a...

• SPI 62: Marketing and Monetization with Mom Blogger, Meagan Francis

  #062: In this session of The SPI Podcast, we chat with successful mom blogger, Meagan Francis, about mom blogging, marketing, traffic and monetization. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session62 See Privacy P...

• SPI 60: Behind the Scenes of My New Publication, Let Go

  #060: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I'm excited to talk all about my new multimedia book, Let Go, and give you a behind-the-scenes look. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session60 See P...

• SPI 59: How Viral Happens—An Interview with Jonah Berger, Author of Contagious

  #059: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I'm really excited to chat with Jonah Berger, author of Contagious: Why Things Catch On. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session59 See Privacy Polic...

• SPI 58: Pay What You Want with Anthony Vennare from Hybrid Athlete

  #058: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview Anthony Vennare who has built an online biz by asking people to pay what they want. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session58 See Privac...

• SPI 57: What the Music Industry Can Teach Us about Starting and Running an Online Business with David Hooper

  #057: In this episode of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I chat with David Hooper about the parallels between the music industry and online entrepreneurship. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session57 See P...

• SPI 56: LinkedIn, Likability and Leveraging Your Affiliates with Lewis Howes

  #056: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, we're bringing back Lewis Howes to talk about LinkedIn, affiliate marketing, and more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session56 See Privacy Policy...

• SPI 55: Blog to eBook to Membership Site in Less Than a Year—Starting Smart with Trevor Page

  #055: Trevor Page of HowtoProgramWithJava.com joins the podcast to tell how he built an online business outside of the blogging and make money online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session55 See Privacy Po...

• SPI 54: The Click

  #054: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, we talk all about the click: a small but incredibly important little action that happens on our sites. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session54 See...

• SPI 53: What They Didn’t Tell Me before I Started My Online Business

  #053: If I could go back in time and tell myself these things about my online business, I would have been much better off. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session53 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

• SPI 52: How Jazz Musician Steve Nixon Started An Online Business—Success Story Interview

  #052: My guest today is Steve Nixon, another success story who's built an online business outside of the "how to make money online" and blogging niche. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session52 See Privacy P...

• SPI 51: Tim Ferriss on Promotion from Scratch, Accelerated Learning, Experiments Gone Wrong, Publishing, and More

  #051: Tim Ferriss joins the show today to discuss running experiments, accelerated learning, and promoting new projects, including his new book, The 4-Hour Chef. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session51 See...

• SPI 50: Brand Loyalty and a 19th Century Strategy You Can Use to Get It

  #050: In this solo session, I talk specifically about brand loyalty: what that really means, how important it is, and how to get it. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session50 See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

• SPI 49: Being Everywhere and Building a Community around a Product Niche with Brendan Hufford

  #049: Today I'm joined by Brendan Hufford, a full-time teacher who has built a successful product-based niche site using many of the strategies outlined here on the SPI blog. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/s...

• SPI 48: How a Part-Time Blogger Landed His Dream Job—An Interview with Leslie Samuel

  #048: Today's guest is Leslie Samuel, a part-time blogger and full-time teacher with multiple blogging success stories under his belt. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session48 See Privacy Policy at https://...

• SPI 47: Maintaining a Balanced Life

  #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.smartpassi...

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

  #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://...

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

  #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...

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

  #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/sessi...

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

  #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 ht...

• SPI 42: Killer Kindle Publishing Tips with Jonny Andrews

  #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...

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

  #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 a...

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

  #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 S...

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

  #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/ses...

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

  #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 No...

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

  #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 htt...

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

  #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://art...

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

  #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.smartpassi...

• SPI 34: My 3rd ANNUAL Passive Income Report

  #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.c...

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

  #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.smartpassive...

• SPI 32: How to Buy a Website with Chris Guthrie

  #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 ht...

• SPI 31: Seeds of Opportunity and Pat Goes Hollywood

  #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.smartpassivein...

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

  #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 o...

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

  #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 htt...

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

  #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...

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

  #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:...

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

  #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 P...

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

  #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 witho...

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

  #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...

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

  #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 P...

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

  #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...

• SPI 21: SPI 021: Q&A Session—Domain Names, Do You Need an Audience, YouTube Blackboards, and Adsense Earnings

  #021: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I do something a little different and give detailed answers to some of most commonly asked questions. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session21 See...

• SPI 20: SPI 020: Chris Ducker on Virtual Assistants and Outsourcing

  #020: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, Chris Ducker shares his expertise in the world of virtual assistants and outsourcing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session20 See Privacy Policy a...

• SPI 19: SPI 019: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube for Blogging and Online Business

  #019: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about creating YouTube videos to get most impact for your business and blog. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session19 See Privacy Policy at...

• SPI 18: SPI 018: The Truth About Getting Rich Quick with MJ DeMarco, Author of The Millionaire Fastlane

  #018: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, multi-millionaire entrepreneur and recent author MJ DeMarco comes on the show to share his story. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session18 See Priv...

• SPI 17: SPI 017: Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 3

  #017: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I discuss the different types of passive income streams that can be generated online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session17 See Privacy Policy a...

• SPI 16: SPI 016: What to Expect From Passive Income Streams Generated Online – Part 2

  #016: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I continue to investigate different types of passive income streams. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session16 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

• SPI 15: SPI 015: What to Expect From Passive Income Streams Generated Online – Part 1

  #015: In this session of the podcast, I investigate the different types of passive income streams that can be generated online, and what you can expect from each. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session15 Se...

• SPI 14: SPI 014: iPhone App Development and Marketing Tips

  #014: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk more about iPhone app development, marketing tips and more. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session14 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

• SPI 13: SPI 013: Is Giving Away Free Information Bad? Here Are Some Answers

  #013: In this session of the podcast, I discuss my post "Is Giving Away Free Information Bad?" with my special guest, Cliff from PodcastAnswerMan.com. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session13 See Privacy Po...

• SPI 12: SPI 012: Productivity Hacks for Getting Things Done

  #012: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I talk about exactly how I manage to work on so many projects at the same time, stay focused, and get things done! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/se...

• SPI 11: SPI 011: 5 Questions to Improve Your Online Business, Blog, or Website

  #011: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I give you 5 questions that you absolutely need to be asking yourself in order to improve your online business, blog or website. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiv...

• SPI 10: SPI 010: Affiliate Sales with Chris Guthrie of MakeMoneyOnTheInternet

  #010: In this session (the 10th session!) of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview Chris Guthrie of Make Money On The Internet, who is making a killing as an affiliate for products from Amazon.com. Podcast show notes available here: https...

• SPI 9: SPI 009: Make the Web a More Wonderful Place with Nicole Dean

  #009: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview rock star internet entrepreneur, blogger, business coach, publisher, affiliate marketing manager and friend, Nicole Dean from NicoleOnTheNet.com. Podcast show notes available...

• SPI 8: SPI 008: How to Get More Traffic with Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net

  #008: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I welcome Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net as a co-host, and we discuss something I know most of you are very interested in...traffic! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.sma...

• SPI 7: SPI 007: Blogging Success and WordPress Plugin Development with 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur Michael Dunlop

  #007: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview Michael Dunlop of IncomeDiary.com, who is a 20-year-old entrepreneur who seems to know exactly what he's doing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveinco...

• SPI 6: SPI 006: 6 Hurdles I Encountered When Starting My Online Businesses and Exactly How I Overcame Them

  #006: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I cover six hurdles that I encountered while running my online businesses and exactly how I overcame them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session6...

• SPI 5: SPI 005: Podcasting and Passive Income—Interview with Cliff Ravenscraft of PodcastAnswerMan.com

  #005: In this session of the Smart Passive Income Podcast, I interview the totally wise and inspirational Cliff Ravenscraft of PodcastAnswerMan.com, who shares with us his crazy journey to making a living doing something he loves, as well as the...

• SPI 4: SPI 004: 5 Powerful Ways to Create Profitable Passive Income Products

  #004: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I go over five powerful ways that you can create profitable passive income products. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session4See Privacy Policy at ht...

• SPI 3: SPI 003: Affiliate and Niche Site Strategies Revealed with Glen Allsopp

  #003: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I'm very excited to chat with Glen Allsopp of Viperchill.com as we get into crazy detail about exactly how he makes money online. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassi...

• SPI 2: SPI 002: Late Night Internet Marketing with Mark Mason from Masonworld.com

  #002: It's my pleasure to introduce my friend Mark Mason, a guy with a 60 hour per week corporate job and a family to support, yet he still makes a killing online as an internet marketer. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiv...

• SPI 1: SPI 001: Introduction | Show Formalities | What to Expect

  #001: It's here! The first session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...