The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

SPI 462: Everything about Podcast Advertising: Growing Your Business and Making More Money with Podcast Ads with Heather Osgood Feb 24, 2021

#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 product or service you want to spread the word about? If your curiosity is piqued, you're in the right place. Here to help answer your questions about podcast ads — whether you're a podcaster or an advertiser — is Heather Osgood of True Native Media. Podcast advertising is a massive opportunity and Heather has a ton of wisdom to share on the topic. Don't miss this one. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session462

The Surprising State of Podcasting in 2021 Feb 19, 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 to podcasting or already have a show of your own, today's bonus episode is a must-listen: our guest is none other than Buzzsprout's head of marketing, Alban Brooke. Alban's sharing a ton of insight based on what he's seeing in the industry, where it's going, how to leverage social media to bring more listeners onto your show — there's something in here for everyone!

By the way, I would highly recommend checking out Buzzsprout as a hosting provider, plus you can get some extra time on your plan if you go through SmartPassiveIncome.com/buzzsprout. [Full disclosure: As an affiliate, I receive compensation if you purchase through this link.] Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/podcast2021

SPI 461: How YOUR Life Experiences Translate into Serving Others Online and on Stage with Darryll Stinson Feb 17, 2021

#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 new mission: to help people, specifically athletes, to find their next big passion. He's now a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of an Amazon best-selling book: Who Am I After Sports? An Athletes Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled. He's here today to share his story, how he created his foundation, Second Chance Athletes, and his roadmap for finding your next passion in life. He's bringing the heat so go ahead and hit that play button! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session461

SPI 460: The Easy Way to Start Freelancing Now to Make Money and Change Your Life with Jay Clouse Feb 10, 2021

#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: start freelancing now. With us today is Jay Clouse, Community Experience Director for Smart Passive Income. He's also the creator of Freelancing School, an incredible resource for anyone who wants to learn how to make money with freelancing. He's going to break down some of the in and outs of freelancing for us: from where to focus early on to landing your first clients and asking for referrals or testimonials. Like I said at the top, this episode could change your life so don't hesitate to give it a listen! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session460

Why Community Is Everything In 2021 (and Beyond) — Bonus Episode with Circle.so Feb 08, 2021

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 going to explain why community is everything and why we describe our commitment to the community within SPI as the beating heart of the business. We're so stoked that there are actually three segments within this bonus episode: a one-on-one interview and two roundtables. There's tons of actionable advice through this whole episode, whether you have a community of your own or are just starting to think about it. I can't emphasize enough what an amazing, critical opportunity online communities are for creators; Circle is an invaluable asset in making it happen. Check out Circle at SmartPassiveIncome.com/circle [Full Disclosure: I'm a compensated advisor and an affiliate for Circle]. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/circlebonus

SPI 459: The Right Formula to Win on YouTube with Derral Eves Feb 03, 2021

#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 understanding what it takes to grow massive channels on YouTube, which is why he has a new book out: The YouTube Formula: How Anyone Can Unlock the Algorithm to Drive Views, Build an Audience, and Grow Revenue. Today, he's diving into some of his strategies. We get seriously deep today. There's a lot of super-specific, invaluable information here about how to grow your channel, so grab something to take notes with, and let's do this thing! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session459

Welcome to the Smart Passive Income Podcast! Feb 02, 2021

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: from expert advice from people like Michael Hyatt, Amy Porterfield, and Gary Vaynerchuck to deep dives on marketing, social media, podcasting, YouTubing, and living a balanced, rewarding life as an entrepreneur.

The guests here share all they can so that you can flourish, no matter what your personal goals are or where you’re at. Tune in every Wednesday!

SPI 458: Nailing Your Pitch and Growing Your Business with Maria Failla (SPI Pro COTM Winner) Jan 27, 2021

#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 launched an elevator pitch contest as our Challenge of the Month on SPI Pro back in July. The prize was an appearance on the SPI podcast, which is why we have Maria Failla on the show today! Hopefully, today's episode clues you into the importance of nailing your pitch and inspires you to try this exercise for yourself. If you do, tag me on Twitter or Instagram @PatFlynn. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session458

SPI 457: The Secret to Taking Risks & How to Make It Work - Behind the Scenes with Katie Kimball Jan 20, 2021

#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 luck. She had to first ask questions — something she's insanely good at. She also describes herself as a "medium-speed" entrepreneur, mitigating risk wherever possible. Take a step behind the curtain of Katie's business with me today. We're diving into her origin story, the ins and outs of the decisions she made along the way, her secret to taking risks, and the strategies she's used to bring her business to the next level. I know that by listening in you'll be inspired to apply these takeaways towards your journey too. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session457

SPI 456: From Side Hustle to a Life-Changing Business - How Josh Hall and His Courses Made It Happen Jan 13, 2021

#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 Josh would be running his own web design firm and launching wildly successful courses for entrepreneurs hoping to follow in his footsteps. Here's how Josh did it all: you'll learn how Josh transitioned from his first clients to starting his agency, building a suite of online courses, and creating his new membership site. He'll talk you through all the "whys" behind those decisions, some of the hard lessons he learned early on, and the revolutionary effect podcasting has had on his business. There's a lot of ground to cover today — roll tape! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session456

SPI 455: How to Build a Trust-Worthy Brand in a Crowded Space with Rob Maurer from Tesla Daily Jan 06, 2021

#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 today!

If you want a behind-the-curtain peek at how someone with over 100,000 YouTube subscribers produces a hard-hitting podcast every day, you're in the right place. Even more impressive is how Rob's built a trust-worthy brand in such a crowded space.

What does it take to keep up production with a daily show like this? How do you combine an audio-first podcast with the power of YouTube? And what does Rob do when Elon Musk posts a controversial tweet? All that and more today — press play, y'all! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session455

SPI 454: The Most Impactful Podcast Episodes of 2020 (and a Look Forward) Dec 30, 2020

#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 heartfelt stories to actionable advice and expert strategies for everything from email marketing to TikTok, this shortlist of 17 episodes has something for everyone. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session454

SPI 453: A Reflection on 2020 and a Chat about Our 2021 Goals Dec 23, 2020

#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 going to take you through five things — events, decisions, etc — from 2020. We're talking the good, the struggles, the pivots, the lessons learned, all of it, so that we can move forward confidently into 2021. It's not just about what didn't happen this year — the in-person events, for example — it's about what is possible because of the changes we're all having to embrace. And that mindset shift can open up a completely different way of thinking about everything 2020 threw our way. Let's get started! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session453

SPI 452: Can You Actually Have It All? How a Mom of 8 Kids Tries to Make It Work (and the Hard Lessons Learned) Dec 16, 2020

#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 juggle is real," and whether or not you're a parent, I promise you at some point, you're going to be juggling. So many entrepreneurs feel like success comes at the detriment of other areas in their life. Is equilibrium even possible? If you're asking questions like this, I highly recommend listening to this episode. Lisa's going to take us through her own story, from a meltdown in her minivan to finding a more holistic approach to business and life. You'll learn Lisa's three-part framework for balancing work and life, plus a great "litmus test" for checking whether that balance is off. Whether you have eight kids or none, this episode is for you! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session452

SPI 451: The Most Insane Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur I've Ever Heard: Casanova Brooks and Achieving Your Dreams Dec 09, 2020

#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 us through his experience: from his tough upbringing to how he found his drive, why he decided to pursue real estate, and what he learned from a tough period sleeping next to a water heater. This one is super motivating, super inspirational, and there's a ton of solid advice in here about finding mentorship, discovering your drive, and setting goals for yourself. And the title says it all: this is the most insane journey to becoming an entrepreneur I've ever heard. Let's dig in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session451

SPI 450: Entrepreneur Growth, Self-Discovery, and Pivoting in Tough Times Dec 02, 2020

#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 for adventurers. Kristin's no stranger to adversity. Her whole travel adventure started when she was four years deep in a top-notch corporate job that she just knew from day one wasn't going to stick.

How is she innovating and keeping her business thriving? Kristin's going to take us through it all today, from her business's origin story and the decisive moments when she knew to stay with it, to adapting to a post-COVID world, to getting vulnerable and creating new offerings for her audience. A lot of great inspiration in this one—let's go!

SPI 449: A Blast from the Past and Life's Interesting Journey — Back After 8 Years Nov 25, 2020

#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 the idea for SPI Pro started, and what lessons he's learned as a father of four and an entrepreneur. Brendan is an SEO expert—you can learn more at SEO for the Rest of Us. He's also going to dive into what we should know about SEO and why you don't need a thousand-dollar course to learn SEO the right way. There's a lot to talk about so let's dive in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session449

SPI 448: How to Use Scarcity and Urgency to 10x Your Sales and Marketing with Jack Born Nov 18, 2020

#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 the psychology of selling, how do you set deadlines in a genuine way, and how do you help someone commit to life-changing action? Jack Born, today's guest, has the answers to those questions and more, plus a story about kitesurfing that perfectly illustrates the power of deadlines

SPI 447: The Story of Matt D'Avella and His Rise to YouTube Fame Nov 11, 2020

#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 Things. In this episode, Matt starts at the beginning and unpacks how he was able to go from $97k in student loans to debt-free with a thriving YouTube channel. He explains how he found his voice in front of the camera, his process for creating high-view uploads, and why he launched his new course platform, Slow Growth Academy.

Whether you're a YouTuber yourself or just want a peek behind the curtain at someone who's doing it really, really right, this one's for you. Show notes available at: SmartPassiveIncome.com/session447

SPI 446: How to Start and Sustain a Successful Business with Racheal Cook Nov 04, 2020

#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 us when we deprioritize things like health. Racheal sees hiring others as a high-leverage opportunity that will help any entrepreneur grow their business to the next level and avoid burnout. We talk about the importance of "firing yourself," and how to set up your business from the start to be sustainable and profitable. Plus, she provides listeners with a special offer— a checklist with her tips for business growth. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session446

SPI 445: Courses, Community, and Courage—How Sam and Joe Built a Successful Online Business with Mum Oct 28, 2020

#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—some of their first ideas completely bombed—you can land on something great. Their site, textileartist.org, is unexpected and surprising, and it's incredible what they've done to monetize it. Plus, there's a sweet story to go with this success—these guys are really proud of their mother. And they're from England, so they call her "Mum," of course. ;) Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session445

SPI 444: Instagram Reels and TikTok for Business—Yes, It Does Work Oct 21, 2020

#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 short-form videos on both platforms to take your own brand and business to the next level. She shares what kind of content has worked really well for her, why it's so exciting to be involved with this trend early, and tons more. She's super generous dishing out her secret sauce, has great charisma, and is really fun to talk with and listen to. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session444

SPI 443: A New Way to Monetize Your Podcast with Jason from Supercast Oct 14, 2020

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session443

SPI 442: How to Get More Traffic and Exposure for Your Brand with Brittney Lynn Oct 07, 2020

#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/session442

SPI 441: Your Relationship with Selling and How to Finally Get Your First Customers with Ramit Sethi Sep 30, 2020

#441: Today I'll be speaking with Ramit Sethi about the psychology of selling. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session441

SPI 440: How to Create Bingeworthy Content with Tracy Hazzard Sep 23, 2020

#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/session440

SPI 439: The #1 Most Underrated Way to Grow Your Email List and Brand Today (Let Me "Quiz" You) Sep 16, 2020

#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/session439

SPI 438: How IPA Can Lead to The Best Version of You—Productivity, Staying True to Yourself, and More with Eric Partaker Sep 09, 2020

#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/session438

SPI 437: Life After Being a High-Performance CEO with Jon Oringer Sep 02, 2020

#437: Jon Oringer is the billionaire founder of Shutterstock.com. Podcast show notes are available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session437

SPI 436: How to Become a Valuable Leader with Dave Stachowiak Aug 19, 2020

#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/session436

SPI 435: 7 Terrible Traps Entrepreneurs Fall Into (And How to Get Out of Them) Aug 12, 2020

#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/session435

SPI 434: How to Know What to Fix Next with Mike Michalowicz Aug 05, 2020

#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 to grow? That's what we're talking about today with Mike Michalowicz. Podcast show notes are available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session434

SPI 433: Black Entrepreneurs Speak Out, Volume 2 Jul 29, 2020

#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 our unconscious biases so we can make progress in the fight against racism. Warning: this episode includes mentions of violence and prejudice and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Podcast show notes available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session433

SPI 432: From Zero Audience to a Successful Podcast-Based Business, with Sophie Walker Jul 22, 2020

#432: In this session of the SPI Podcast I talk to Sophie Walker. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session432

SPI 431: Is Writing Still a Viable Content Platform? Medium, Copywriting Tips and More, with Dr. Benjamin Hardy Jul 15, 2020

#431: In this session of the SPI Podcast, I talk to Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session431

SPI 430: Passive Income Success Story: How Jacques Hopkins Finally Made (Significant) Money Online Jul 08, 2020

#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, Piano in 21 Days [affiliate link]. We cover the importance of mapping out the customer journey, what's working well right now for online course creators, and the value of customer feedback. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session430

SPI 429: Taking Your Business to the Next Level with SPI Pro Jul 01, 2020

#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 entrepreneurs. Online community development, a private network rooted around common goals, focus, ethics, and vision. It all starts with our Founding Members. Will you be one of them? Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session429

SPI 428: Inside the Start of an Online Membership Community with Kevin Fremon Jun 24, 2020

#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 before you commit, the differences between various membership platforms, and what makes a community leader smile like a giddy kid. Podcast show notes are available at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session428

SPI 427: Since Launching a Physical Product, Here's What We've Learned—SwitchPod Updates Jun 17, 2020

#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 placement on Amazon and retail stores... It's been awesome, and we want to share what we're learning along the way to help you fast-forward your own physical product success. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session427

SPI 426: Black Entrepreneurs Speak Out, Volume 1 Jun 10, 2020

#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 entrepreneurs responded, sharing their challenges, promoting their businesses, sharing advice and resources, and telling their stories. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session426

Emergency Episode #5: A Message From Our Team Jun 05, 2020

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, and SwitchPod are taking stock of what we need to do to help bring an end to systemic racism. We’re also opening up a forum for our Black community members and Black entrepreneurs to be heard at http://smartpassiveincome.com/contribute.

SPI 425: How to Host a Lower-Priced Workshop to Lead to a Higher-Priced Product, with Rick Mulready May 27, 2020

#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, from The Art of Online Business Podcast and RickMulready.com. Here is step-by-step guidance on leading people to a higher-priced product using a lower-priced workshop. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session425

SPI 424: The Antidote to Dry Marketing and Sales, with Ann Handley May 20, 2020

#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. Learn why so many people are bad at marketing, an incredibly simple way to approach marketing that turns what most people do on its head, and whether likability is even that important. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session424

SPI 423: A Copywriting Masterclass and Sales Page Components that Convert, with Prerna Malik May 13, 2020

#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 between a bad testimonial and a great one, and how to get social proof before you even have your first customer. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session423

SPI 422: Email Marketing Audit: Which of These Email Marketing Strategies Are You Actually Doing? May 06, 2020

#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, like writing great subject lines, cleaning your email list, and paying attention to deliverability. No—these are tips from deep inside the Smart Passive Income toolbox. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session422

Emergency Episode #4: Podcasting During Covid-19 (and Your Big Opportunity) May 04, 2020

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 grow our podcast? All that and more in this episode. Check out Buzzsprout, which we talk about in this episode: smartpassiveincome.com/buzzsprout. And download the SPI Podcast Cheat Sheet, which gives you step-by-step guidance on starting your podcast.

SPI 421: Deborah Niemann: Deborah's Online Course Success Story (About Goats—Yes, Goats) Apr 29, 2020

#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 create your online course, and the importance of collecting email addresses early on. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session421

SPI 420: How the CEO of Everbowl is Radically Growing and Creating an Amazing User Experience for His Customers Apr 22, 2020

#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, a construction company, and most recently, a healthy-dining establishment. You'll learn about the different "types" of entrepreneurial minds, what it means to "reverse-engineer" a business, and why it's good to be the dumbest guy in the room. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session420

Emergency Episode #3: Your Undiscovered Opportunity During This Time of Crisis Apr 21, 2020

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. In fact, we at SPI are working on one of our own right now, and we wanted to bring Stu McClaren on to talk about this opportunity and even how to validate a membership idea and how to get started today.

SPI 419: 23 Entrepreneurs Answer: How Do You Run a Business and Raise Kids at the Same Time? Apr 15, 2020

#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 quarters with their kids. You'll learn tips, plans, strategies, and tools for juggling family and business, and how to ask for forgiveness when the inevitable ball does fall. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session419

SPI 418: How to Get Super High-Profile Guests, with Jordan Harbinger Apr 08, 2020

#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 a top 50 iTunes podcast for over twelve years and receives over six million downloads per month. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session418

SPI 417: Have a Vision or Be Doomed to Failure. Vision Scripting, with Michael Hyatt Apr 01, 2020

#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 about the ideas in this book and how he came to be such a successful and admired leader. You'll learn: how to figure out which opportunities are relevant and which are distractions, why it is a mistake to take action without first thinking about the vision you have for your business, and what a vision actually is. Read show notes here: www.smartpassiveincome.com/session417

SPI 416: Before Your First or Next Presentation DO THIS, with Grant Baldwin Mar 25, 2020

#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 about preparing for a presentation. Have a listen. You'll learn, why speaking might be a great gig for you, the most important questions to ask yourself as you prepare your talk, the number one most powerful thing to include in every talk, and more. Read show notes here: www.smartpassiveincome.com/session416

Emergency Episode #2: Steps to Take When You Get Laid Off Mar 25, 2020

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 recession and how to set yourself up for success mentally, and Matt takes it home to give you specific advice on where to potentially go from here. Read more here: www.smartpassiveincome.com/toolkit

Emergency Episode: Covid-19 and Maintaining Your Business Mar 19, 2020

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 happening, and Matt and I wanted to come on to share some thoughts about how to navigate these turbulent times with your business. From finances to team culture and mental health, we hope this episode provides some help to you during this time. For more information and other helpful resources Team SPI has put together for you, please visit: http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/toolkit

SPI 415: How to Make Money Through Voice-Over Work, with Mike Russell Mar 18, 2020

#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. Today, he shares his story about how he got into voice-over work and built his amazing agency. You'll learn how you can break into the voice-over space, how to get started, and more. Read show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session415

SPI 414: The Podcast Interviewer Authority Strategy that Led to a Six-Figure Business, with Erika Vieira Mar 11, 2020

#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 own audience and authority. You'll learn about unexpected opportunities that podcasting can create, how you can turn your curiosity into something that pays, and more. Read show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session414

SPI 413: The Secrets of Publishing for Profit (Both Fiction and Non-Fiction), With Mark Dawson Mar 04, 2020

#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 that. Listen in and learn why self-publishing worked better than traditional publishing for Mark, how to position yourself for success when publishing books, strategies for placing Amazon ads, and more. Read show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session413

SPI 412: The Power and Pain of Partnerships & The Future of Content on the Web, with Darrell Vesterfelt Feb 26, 2020

#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 both have ownership of the venture. Listen in to learn why sole entrepreneurs might consider forming a partnership, the first steps toward bringing a partner on board, and what needs to happen legally to be in a partnership. Read show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session412

SPI 411: 5 Market Must-Haves when Building a Business that will Succeed, with Ryan Levesque Feb 19, 2020

#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 learn the two most important things you need to be successful in business, how to not choose a bad market, and how to find a market-size sweet spot. Read the show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session411

SPI 410: How Building a Tribe Took this Man from Rock Bottom to Massive Business Success Feb 12, 2020

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 build purpose-driven tribes. In this episode, you'll learn how to amplify your work and impact through building community, the four key elements of a tribe, and what makes a great leader. Read show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session410

SPI 409: An Interview with Jess my Executive Assistant (and How We Choreograph Our Work Together) Feb 05, 2020

#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. She's super organized, and, well, it's time for you to get to know her. You'll learn how to work with an executive assistant, how to build a strong relationship, and what tasks to handoff. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session409

SPI 408: How to Hire the Right Help and Get More Time Back without Driving Yourself Crazy Jan 29, 2020

#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. You'll learn how to determine the right time to hire an executive assistant, what the qualities of a great virtual assistant are, and how to take the first steps towards finding help. Read the show notes here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session408

SPI 407: How to Raise a Kid Entrepreneur Jan 22, 2020

#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 together because our kids are both entrepreneurs. We talk about how our kids got started in entrepreneurship, how much influence we have (or don’t have) on their projects, how we deal with other issues of safety and social media and dealing with haters, and more. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session407

SPI 406: The 7 DOs and DONTs of Email Marketing Success Jan 15, 2020

#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. We’ll also cover why I think most of you aren’t sending enough emails, while also going over that all-important question: how much is too much? Read full show notes: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session406

SPI 405: Gather Your Community or Get Left Behind—Mighty Networks and More with Gina Bianchini Jan 08, 2020

#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 community, starting small in creating courses, Mighty Networks vs. Facebook Groups, and more! Read the full show notes: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session405

SPI 404: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team with Patrick Lencioni Jan 01, 2020

#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, because the conversation we have is just mind-blowing in so many ways. Patrick is chock-full of so many great stories and examples to illustrate what a healthy team looks like, and where so many teams go wrong. Read the full show notes at: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session404

SPI 403: 2 Time Management Strategies to Practice in 2020 Dec 25, 2019

#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 to take your next step. Balancing that is the twenty percent itch rule, which is the idea that I set aside twenty percent of my time each week to experiment and try new things. That way I still get to scratch that itch and explore some new things while keeping focused on what I have to do here and now with the other eighty percent of my time. Take a listen to learn more, and happy holidays from all of us here at Team SPI. Read the full show notes at: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session403

SPI 402: Everyone Needs to Have a Podcast Dec 18, 2019

#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 at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session402.

SPI 401: Jesse Cole—The Yellow Tux Guy Dec 11, 2019

#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, and how you can do the same. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session401

SPI 400: Top 10 Things I've Learned Since Recording 400 Episodes of the SPI Podcast Dec 04, 2019

#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

SPI 399: Last Minute Cyber Monday Strategies to Get More Sales Nov 27, 2019

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session399

SPI 398: 5 Different Affiliate Marketing Strategies I Use Nov 20, 2019

#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 to do product demo videos, and how I turned a time-sensitive challenge into something automated and evergreen. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session398

SPI 397: Becoming a Niche Reviewer: The Story Behind Bagworks with Chase Reeves Nov 13, 2019

#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. Chase shares how he found his passion for great bag design and what makes for a great product review video, which is a great skill for growing your affiliate marketing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session397

SPI 396: Not So Fun Business Stuff (But in a Fun Way) Nov 06, 2019

#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 he's writing. Learn the basics of getting started with an LLC and why you need one, the first things you should do when you want to start a business, and the basics of cash flow and what you need to keep track of. There's a ton of great information in this episode! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session396

SPI 395: Podcasting in 2020—What You Need to Know Oct 30, 2019

#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 into how advertising works in podcasting, and why affiliate marketing is the future. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session395

SPI 394: Organizing Your Life with April and Eric Perry Oct 23, 2019

#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 learned from Don Miller to transform their messaging. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session394

SPI 393: Got Story Brand? An Interview with Donald Miller Oct 16, 2019

#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 structure you’ve probably already heard of and how to make your audience the hero of the story. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session393

SPI 392: Everything You Need to Know about Membership Websites with Stu McLaren Oct 09, 2019

#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 communities who have launched successful membership sites, stories of membership sites where the founder wasn’t the expert, and the ways in which courses differ from membership sites and how they can work together.

SPI 391: FlynnCon1 – The Unexpected Story – A Behind the Scenes Interview with Pat Flynn Oct 02, 2019

#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 in a unique way.

SPI 390: Scott Voelker and The Take Action Effect Sep 25, 2019

#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 improving your mindset so that you can truly take action on the plans you've been dreaming about. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session390

SPI 389: How to Get More 1-on-1 Clients with Jenny Shih Sep 18, 2019

#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 dedicated audience—her superfans made this episode happen! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session389

SPI 388: Why Everything is Figureoutable with Marie Forleo Sep 11, 2019

#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 she started B-School, and why it’s only offered once a year. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session388

SPI 387: How to Become Indistractable with Nir Eyal Sep 04, 2019

#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 solution. Listen in to hear why the opposite of distraction is traction, and how to create it. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session387

SPI 386: The Upside-Down Content and Product Strategy with Todd Tressider Aug 28, 2019

#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 discuss content audits again, how he uses keywords in part to determine what content to cover, and how courses fit into his content strategy so that he makes sure he is serving his audience well. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session386

SPI 385: The Next BIG Thing for Marketers Is . . . Email Aug 21, 2019

#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 tools) can help you get your message to the people who want to hear it.

SPI 384: An Essay to All Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Marketers Aug 14, 2019

#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 an audience on all mediums. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session384

SPI 383: Income Report: How Much Did "Will It Fly?" Make? Aug 07, 2019

#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 help your sales, and how much I made with foreign licensing rights. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session383

SPI 382: The Surprising Truth about How One (Self-Published) Author Sold Millions of Books Jul 31, 2019

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session382

SPI 381: Self-Publishing versus Traditional Publishing Jul 24, 2019

#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 processes. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session381

SPI 380: 5 Hard Truths About Writing and Publishing Books Jul 17, 2019

#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 models, why initial sales numbers aren’t everything, and how to think about your book as part of a larger goal. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session380

SPI 379: How Books Increase Our Authority and Leadership with Azul Terronez Jul 10, 2019

#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

SPI 378: Amazon Book Marketing—Everything You Need to Know with Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur Jul 03, 2019

#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

SPI 377: Retail Arbitrage: Buying and Reselling Items from Stores on Amazon (Revisited) with Cliff and Jessica Larrew Jun 26, 2019

#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 Amazon. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session377

SPI 376: How to Actually Make Progress and Grow Your Business—A Conversation with James Wedmore Jun 19, 2019

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session376

SPI 375: The State of Podcasting in 2019 with Matt and Pat Jun 12, 2019

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session375

SPI 374: The Psychology of Money and Wealth with Ramit Sethi Jun 05, 2019

#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

SPI 373: $100k in Debt to Facebook Ads Expert—Monica Louie and Her Amazing Journey May 29, 2019

#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 Facebook ads. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session373

SPI 372: Why People Really Hate Us Online May 22, 2019

#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 place. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session372

SPI 371: SEO and Business Growth Today with Glen Allsop May 15, 2019

#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://smartpassiveincome.com/session371

SPI 370: Staying Positive and Building a Business That Matters with Marc and Angel Chernoff May 08, 2019

#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 Times bestseller. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session370

SPI 369: Top 5 Major Business Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make May 01, 2019

#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 Apr 24, 2019

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session368

SPI 367: The Miracle Equation and How to Help You Achieve Your Biggest Goals Apr 17, 2019

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session367

SPI 366: Anti-Busy. Pro-Purpose. Talking Work-Life Balance with Chalene Johnson Apr 10, 2019

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session366

SPI 365: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing with Paul Jarvis Apr 03, 2019

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session365

SPI 364: SEO Simplified – with Tim from Ahrefs Mar 27, 2019

#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/session364

SPI 363: Dear Podcasters Mar 20, 2019

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session363

SPI 362: Women and Entrepreneurship with Christy Wright Mar 13, 2019

#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! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session362

SPI 361: Super Simple Segmentation & Web Personalization for Next Level Marketing – with Brennan Dunn Mar 06, 2019

#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 business! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session361

SPI 360: How to Plan and Manage Projects and Programs Successfully – with Janna Maron from Team SPI Feb 27, 2019

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session360

SPI 359: How to Build a Business You Enjoy Even with Little Time—with Dana Malstaff Feb 20, 2019

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session359

SPI 358: Creating Evergreen Funnels for a Sustainable Business – with Nick Stephenson Feb 13, 2019

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session358

SPI 357: How a Beautiful Mess Became a Beautifully Diverse Business Empire – with Emma and Trey Feb 06, 2019

#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 millions of installs, their team, and so much more! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session357

SPI 356: Everything behind the Launch of My New Invention – the SwitchPod Jan 30, 2019

#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

SPI 355: How to Build a Successful YouTube Channel in 2019 – with Derral Eves Jan 23, 2019

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session355

SPI 354: The Next Big Steps in Business with Matt Gartland from Team Flynn Jan 16, 2019

#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 entrepreneur to organized, focused CEO. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session354

SPI 353: How Alex from Travel Fashion Girl Built Her Empire Jan 09, 2019

#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 a niche site with almost 1 million monthly visitors! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session353

SPI 352: How Powerhouse YouTuber Marques Brownlee (A.K.A. MKBHD) Grew His Massive Brand Jan 02, 2019

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session352

SPI 351: The Ten Hardest-Hitting SPI Episodes of 2018 Dec 26, 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

SPI 350: Massive Transformation in Six Months—Before/After with Walid Azami Dec 19, 2018

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session350

SPI 349: Will You Go to P.R.O.M. with Me? Lessons Learned in 2018 Dec 12, 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/session349

SPI 348: How to Buy and Sell Websites with Empire Flippers Founder Justin Cooke Dec 05, 2018

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session348

SPI 347: How to Organize a Massive Event (Brick by Brick with Chad Collins) Nov 28, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session347

SPI 346: Booted out of His Own Business & the One Thing Jordan Harbinger Did to Survive Nov 21, 2018

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session346

SPI 345: How to Build a Software Company—the Story of JungleScout with Greg Mercer Nov 14, 2018

#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 start all over again. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session345

SPI 344: How Studio Neat Became Physical Product Rockstars through Kickstarter Nov 07, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session344

SPI 343: Some Big Business and Life Updates—Lightning Round Style! Nov 02, 2018

#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/session343

SPI 342: What You Need to Know before Hosting a Conference (with Ronsley Vaz) Oct 31, 2018

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session342

SPI 341: How to Become an Inventor Entrepreneur with Ryan Gorman Oct 24, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session341

SPI 340: How to Build Atomic Habits—with James Clear Oct 17, 2018

#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 up for success when implementing new habits. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session340

SPI 339: My First Live Conference—Announcing FlynnCON1! Oct 10, 2018

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session339

SPI 338: Selling a Book? Overlooking This Page Could Kill Sales—Book Marketing with Bryan Cohen Oct 03, 2018

#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 your calls to action (your CTAs) successful, and how to use those customer reviews to sell more books. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session338

SPI 337: The Riches Are in the Niches—The Advantage of SMALL Sep 26, 2018

#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 great if you don't have a lot of money to get started. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session337

SPI 336: The Story of Super Coffee—from Dorm Room to Whole Foods and Beyond with Jim Decicco Sep 19, 2018

#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 account, how they got on Shark Tank, found an industry mentor, and what they did to make the most of these opportunities. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session336

SPI 335: Creating Evergreen Sales Funnels (And What to Watch out For) with Amy Porterfield Sep 12, 2018

#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 want to consider each. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session335

SPI 334: How to Conduct an Unforgettable Interview with Andrew Warner Sep 05, 2018

#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 and his guests for live interviews, how he guides the conversation, and what kind of research he does beforehand. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session334

SPI 333: Branding Masterclass (and Selling Digital and Physical Products) with the Amazing Seller, Scott Voelker Aug 29, 2018

#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 build a brand outside Amazon as well, and how to use content and social media to promote your products. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session333

SPI 332: How to Build and Scale an Agency Model Business—with Jason Swenk Aug 22, 2018

#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 consider when you think about forming an agency and how to make sure you're not the bottleneck for decision making. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session332

SPI 331: The Story You Tell Yourself (That Could Crush You) – with Dr. Shannon Irvine Aug 15, 2018

#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 how to take an offline business online, which is great advice for my brick-and-mortar listeners! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session331

SPI 330: Building a Personal Brand (Because It’s Your Calling) with Jadah Sellner Aug 08, 2018

#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 work on what she was really passionate about. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session330

SPI 329: One of the Most Important Business Conversations You Need to Have with Yourself—with Dan Andrews Aug 01, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session329

SPI 328: 3 Ways to Use YouTube to Grow Your Business & Make Money with Sean Cannell Jul 25, 2018

#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 negotiate brand deals. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session328

SPI 327: How to Write Copy that Sells with Ray Edwards Jul 18, 2018

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session327

SPI 326: From $50k in Debt to Business Success in Less than a Year—How to Be Mindful and Ruthless Jul 11, 2018

#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 debt. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session326

SPI 325: How to Be an Amazing Coach with Michael Bungay Stanier Jul 04, 2018

#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 to other activities, such as hosting a podcast. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session325

SPI 324: From College Nerd to Wildly Successful Personal Brand with Thomas Frank Jun 27, 2018

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session324

SPI 323: How to Get Affiliates and JVs to Promote for You with Matt McWilliams Jun 20, 2018

#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 your affiliate to promote your product, and how to prepare for product launches. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session323

SPI 322: How “The Rideshare Guy” Created a Business Helping Uber and Lyft Drivers Jun 13, 2018

#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 site. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session322

SPI 321: Earn More Media Exposure (At Any Level) with Christina Nicholson Jun 06, 2018

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session321

SPI 320: How to Run a Contest to Build Your Email List and Grow Your Brand with Noah Kagan May 30, 2018

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session320

SPI 319: How to Work Less & Make More with James Schramko May 23, 2018

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session319

SPI 318: Modern Mindfulness with Melissa Monte—An SPI Student and Her Successful Start May 16, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session318

SPI 317: Make Money with Your Skills—Creating Awesome with Roberto Blake May 09, 2018

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session317

SPI 316: The Art of Scaling with Nathan Chan from Foundr May 02, 2018

#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 Apr 25, 2018

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session315

SPI 314: From Clients to Passive Income—Productize Your Business with Brian Casel Apr 18, 2018

#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 successful productized business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session314

SPI 313: Building a Strong and Healthy Brand with Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo Apr 11, 2018

#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 cookbook launch was a success (and it was—it landed on the New York Times bestseller list!). Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session313

SPI 312: This “Hole” Can Cost Entrepreneurs Thousands—Let’s Fix It Apr 04, 2018

#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

SPI 311: How to Build an Audience with Your Hobby Mar 28, 2018

#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 strategies for taking your own podcast to the next level. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session311

BONUS: How to Focus on Just One Thing at a Time (Special Episode) Mar 23, 2018

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!

SPI 310: The Secret to Superfans in Two Words Mar 21, 2018

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session310

SPI 309: How to Create a Marketing Funnel That Works (with Molly Pittman) Mar 14, 2018

#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 show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session309

SPI 308: Sunny Lenarduzzi on Bad Dream Jobs, Building a YouTube Empire, and Using Video for Business Mar 07, 2018

#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 great session for all YouTubers to listen to! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session308

SPI 307: Copyright Infringement and DMCA (with my Attorney) Feb 28, 2018

#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 applies to an online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session307

SPI 306: Rise of the Youpreneur with Chris Ducker Feb 21, 2018

#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

SPI 305: The Funnel After the Funnel with Nicole Walters Feb 14, 2018

#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 membership portal, and her process for hiring a Head of Operations. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session305

SPI 304: Building an Online Course From Start to Finish Feb 07, 2018

#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 course, how to create course materials, and how to get over the fear of selling your online course. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session304

SPI 303: How a Loan Signing Agent Built a $30K per Month Business Jan 31, 2018

#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 them validate their business idea for Loan Signing System, and how Facebook advertising helped them get started. There are great online course and YouTube strategies in this episode! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session303

SPI 302: Coaching vs. Teaching—What I’ve Learned Since Investing in the Art of Coaching Jan 24, 2018

#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, this episode is critical listening! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session302

SPI 301: How a Data Scientist Pivoted into a New Brand (And Won a Tesla Roadster) Jan 17, 2018

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session301

SPI 300: Meet the Mastermind Members in “The Green Room” Jan 10, 2018

#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, and some takeaways that you can apply back to your own business journey. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session300

SPI 299: The Humble Beginnings of Hmong Baby Jan 03, 2018

#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'll hear about their experience with a giveaway that went wrong, Facebook Messenger, and ManyChat. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session299

SPI 298: Before Your New Year Begins . . . Dec 27, 2017

#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

SPI 297: Looking Back at 2017—What Went Well, What Did Not Dec 20, 2017

#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

SPI 296: What’s Coming in 2018 for the Podcast and SPI Dec 13, 2017

#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/session296

SPI 295: 35 Quick Life Lessons from 35 Years of Life—Plus a Pencils of Promise Birthday Challenge! Dec 06, 2017

#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

SPI 294: 21 Top Places to Include an Affiliate Link Nov 29, 2017

#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 anyone interested in affiliate marketing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session294

SPI 293: My Top Performing Affiliate Marketing Products, and Why They Performed So Well Nov 22, 2017

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session293

SPI 292: The Dark Side of Affiliate Marketing (and How to Do It Right!) Nov 15, 2017

#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 promote in an ethical manner. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session292

SPI 291: A Blueprint for a Successful Short-Term JV (Joint Venture) Affiliate Campaign Nov 08, 2017

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session291

SPI 290: Affiliate Marketing: An Insider Look at My Most Successful Long-Term Campaigns Nov 01, 2017

#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 success. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session290

SPI 289: How Live Video Can Play a Role in Your Business (and How It’s Helped Mine) Oct 25, 2017

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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session289

SPI 288: Interview with Bec and Joe from The 4 Blades Oct 18, 2017

#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 how they use Facebook Live. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session288

SPI 287: Should I Create a Personal Brand? Pros and Cons Oct 11, 2017

#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

SPI 286: How to Build a Brand that Stands Out from the Crowd Oct 04, 2017

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session286

SPI 285: Accidental Entrepreneurship and Design Commerce with Jeff Sheldon from Ugmonk.com Sep 27, 2017

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 Kickstarter campaign. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session285

SPI 284: Crowdfunding Secrets for Success with Clay Hebert Sep 20, 2017

#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 campaign video. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session284

SPI 283: Six-Figures in an Obscure Niche with Cassidy Tuttle Sep 13, 2017

#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 a long time, as well as Pinterest strategies and book publishing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session283

SPI 282: How Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Rocked the Kickstarter Scene Sep 06, 2017

#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-launch community, and their PR strategy. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session282

SPI 281: How Coach Glitter Built Her Affiliate Business and Launched a Product Aug 30, 2017

#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 business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session281

SPI 280: Noah Kagan on Personal Challenges, Business Validation, and the Mindset of Starting from Scratch Aug 23, 2017

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session280

SPI 279: Finding Fringe Hours and Work-Life “Balance” with Jessica Turner Aug 16, 2017

#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 using sponsored content and influencer marketing as a revenue stream. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session279

SPI 278: List Building Made Easy with Special Guest Amy Porterfield Aug 09, 2017

#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 delivers content upgrades, and how she has experimented with live video. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session278

SPI 277: Buying Push-Button Solutions vs. Taking Real Action—A Coaching Call with Amy Torres Aug 02, 2017

#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 Live, and why staying authentic is important. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session277

SPI 276: The Art of Significance with Dan Clark Jul 26, 2017

#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

SPI 275: Real Stories and Results from 3 Brand-New Podcasters Jul 19, 2017

#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 overcome, and strategies for launching when you haven't got an existing audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session275

SPI 274: How to Avoid the Slimy Sell with Chalene Johnson Jul 12, 2017

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session274

SPI 273: 7 Powerful Things That Can Happen as a Result of Starting a Podcast Jul 05, 2017

#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

SPI 272: Starting and Running a Business as a Couple Featuring the Bakers Jun 28, 2017

#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 started with live video. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session272

SPI 271: An Interview with The Five-Minute Journal Founders UJ Ramdas and Alex Ikonn Jun 21, 2017

#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 product. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session271

SPI 270: What You Need to Know Before You “Get Physical” with Richie Norton Jun 14, 2017

#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, and how a product gets from the manufacturer to your customer. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session270

SPI 269: How to Build a Massive Community Behind Your Physical Product with Tom from Chubbies Jun 07, 2017

#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 community (not to sell), and using fan content in marketing. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session269

SPI 268: How to Up Your Online (and Offline) Game with Jordan Harbinger May 31, 2017

#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" in relationships doesn't help, and how to improve your interview skills. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session268

SPI 267: An Introduction to Video Advertising with Gideon and Anja from Veeroll May 24, 2017

#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 honing your video ad's unique message, and the three things you don't want to get wrong with your video advertising. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session267

SPI 266: How to Start Selling on Amazon with Ryan and Nick from Online Selling Experiment May 17, 2017

#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 income is right for, and how to get started. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session266

SPI 265: Shane and Jocelyn Sams and Their Awesome Advertising Strategy May 10, 2017

#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; and their favorite platforms for attracting new business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session265

SPI 264: How to Win with Paid Traffic with Rick Mulready May 03, 2017

#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 prepare before getting started with Facebook ads, and strategies for finding and tracking your target audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session264

SPI 263: Laddering Up: How to Build a 7-Figure Business by Building a $7K per Month Business Apr 26, 2017

#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 seven figures, and how to learn to "ladder up." Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session263

SPI 262: Habit Forming Products with Nir Eyal, Author of Hooked Apr 19, 2017

#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 the difference between habits and addictions. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session262

SPI 261: SEO Self-Audit Checklist – An Interview with My Recent SEO Hire Apr 12, 2017

#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 SEO. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session261

SPI 260: Undergoing a Website Overhaul with Rocket Code Apr 05, 2017

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session260

SPI 259: How to Set Up Your YouTube Channel to Win Mar 29, 2017

#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 keep your viewers watching. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session259

SPI 258: The Productivity Project with Chris Bailey Mar 22, 2017

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session258

SPI 257: The Incredible Story Behind Kelsey Baldwin’s Business, Paper and Oats Mar 15, 2017

#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 selling courses, and project management tips for solo entrepreneurs. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session257

SPI 256: Productivity and Frameworks with Mike Vardy from Productivityist Mar 08, 2017

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session256

SPI 255: Deep Work with Cal Newport Mar 01, 2017

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session255

SPI 254: Lessons Learned While Testing and Launching My First Online Course Feb 22, 2017

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session254

SPI 253: How to Build Relationships with Influencers with Selena Soo Feb 15, 2017

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session253

SPI 252: Live Streaming Video and the Data that Proves Its Worth with Michael Stelzner Feb 08, 2017

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session252

SPI 251: (In the Middle) Launching a New Course with New Entrepreneur, Sarah Argenal Feb 01, 2017

#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 the next level. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session251

SPI 250: Stories of Failure that Turned Into Something Great Jan 25, 2017

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session250

SPI 249: Pivoting: How, When, & Why to Do It with Jenny Blake Jan 18, 2017

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session249

SPI 248: The Art of Giving Gifts with John Ruhlin Jan 11, 2017

#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 show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session248

SPI 247: The Epic Origin Story Behind The Walker Stalkers Brand Jan 04, 2017

#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, how they built buzz around the brand by serving their biggest fans, and how The Walker Stalkers planned a fan convention with a limited budget and no experience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session247

SPI 246: SPI Podcast Best of 2016 Dec 28, 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 Dec 21, 2016

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session245

SPI 244: Bootstrapping a Startup with Nathan Barry from ConvertKit Dec 14, 2016

#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 helpful, and how the company uses advisors. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session244

SPI 243: How to Create Your Life Vision Plan with Michael Hyatt Dec 07, 2016

#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/session243

SPI 242: How to Master Your PR with Christina Nicholson Nov 30, 2016

#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 get into PR. She shares tips for crafting a newsworthy story around your business and why you need to embrace "tooting your own horn" when reaching out to media outlets. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session242

SPI 241: My Top 10 Most-Used Apps in 2016 Nov 23, 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

SPI 240: Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most Out of the Conferences You Attend Nov 16, 2016

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session240

SPI 239: Mentors and Masterminds with Ellory Wells Nov 09, 2016

#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 you accountable to your goals. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session239

SPI 238: How Marco Schwartz Built a Business Based on the Internet of Things Nov 02, 2016

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session238

SPI 237: An Online Business Success Story. . .in Knitting, with Lauren from Girly Knits Oct 26, 2016

#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 field, and how to give your best work away for free and still make money. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session237

SPI 236: Secrets and Science to Living the Good Life with Jonathan Fields Oct 19, 2016

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session236

SPI 235: Beyond the Gumball: How Matt Miller Built a Successful Vending Machine Business and Franchise Oct 12, 2016

#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 entrepreneurship. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session235

SPI 234: Teens Can Be Entrepreneurs Too, with Eva Baker Oct 05, 2016

#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' entrepreneurial spark. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session234

SPI 233: A Not-So-Overnight Entrepreneurial Success Story with Shayna from Espresso English Sep 28, 2016

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session233

SPI 232: How Lucas Hall Built and Sold an “Ultimate Resource” Blog Sep 21, 2016

#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 the right buyer for your site. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session232

SPI 231: Attorney Roundtable: Money and Legal Considerations for Starting Out Sep 14, 2016

#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, trademarking, fair use, and disclaimers. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session231

SPI 230: From Deathly Afraid to Cool and Confident: My 5-Year Public Speaking Journey Sep 07, 2016

#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 speaker. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session230

SPI 229: Tips for Building a Simple and Effective Website and Brand with Jess Catorc Aug 31, 2016

#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 you can show off your personality through your website. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session229

SPI 228: Taking Care of Yourself as an Entrepreneur with Jeff McMahon Aug 24, 2016

#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 notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session228

SPI 227: 15 Entrepreneurs Answer: “What I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Own Business” Aug 17, 2016

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session227

SPI 226: Defeating the “Curse of Knowledge” and How Jason Brown Built His Successful Online Business Aug 10, 2016

#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 shares the tools, platforms, and resources he used to build his business, which includes instructional webinars. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session226

SPI 225: Meet the Flynn Family (the ones who really run the show), with April, Keoni, and Kailani Aug 03, 2016

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session225

SPI 224: Hack Teaching—A Discussion about Education and Getting Results with Mark Barnes Jul 27, 2016

#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.com/session224

SPI 223: Over the Shoulder—How John Lee Dumas Launched a Successful Kickstarter Campaign Jul 20, 2016

#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 uses for product distribution. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session223

SPI 222: The Right Products at the Right Price Point with Ramit Sethi Jul 13, 2016

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session222

SPI 221: An Unknown Way to Boost Sales and Increase the Size of Your List—Back with an SPI Student Jul 06, 2016

#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 partners. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session221

SPI 220: An Interview with Make-A-Wish Co-Founder, Frank Shankwitz Jun 29, 2016

#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 worlds have in common, and the key to successful non-profit fundraising. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session220

SPI 219: How Meghan Telpner’s Culinary Nutrition Academy Makes You Rethink Traditional Online Courses Jun 22, 2016

#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 accountability within her course. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session219

SPI 218: Starting an Online Course? Best Practices and Getting People to Follow Through with Ankur from Teachable.com Jun 15, 2016

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session218

SPI 217: Brik Book and How Brett Miller Quit His 6-Figure Job to Build LEGOs Jun 08, 2016

#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 listeners! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session217

SPI 216: Your Habits and the Story Behind Pavlok with Maneesh Sethi Jun 01, 2016

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session216

SPI 215: How to Keep Up With Your Editorial Calendar (and How to Get Ahead) May 25, 2016

#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 to plan we go about planning content out. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session215

SPI 214: How to Master Content Marketing with Neil Patel May 18, 2016

#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. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session214

SPI 213: Gary Vaynerchuk on “Why Snapchat Matters” May 11, 2016

#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 new ones. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session213

SPI 212: Inside a Coaching Call with Pat—Redesigning USA Weightlifting May 04, 2016

#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 attracting new audiences, and how to tailor content to niche audiences. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session212

SPI 211: How to Know What You Were Born To Do with Chris Guillebeau Apr 27, 2016

#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 productive writing time. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session211

SPI 210: How to Automate Your Business to Save Time and Make More Money with Dana Malstaff Apr 20, 2016

#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, strategies, and resources. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session210

SPI 209: The Power of Community—How Noah Bradley Made Art Camp Apr 13, 2016

#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 positioned his business to stand out from his competitors. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session209

SPI 208: Smart Passive Income Gets a Makeover! Why I Redesigned a Website That Wasn’t Broken Apr 07, 2016

#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 Mar 30, 2016

#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 as an entrepreneur. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session207

SPI 206: How SPI Reader Robert Duff Is Building Passive Income with Books on Amazon Mar 23, 2016

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session206

SPI 205: How Simple Green Smoothies Used “Challenges” to Grow from 0 to 200k Subscribers in a Year Mar 16, 2016

#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 business partners, and how listening to their audience changed their business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session205

SPI 204: Snack on This—How Sean Kelly Built SnackNation (and the Bigger Meaning Behind It) Mar 09, 2016

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session204

SPI 203: How to Command Any Conversation, Meeting, or Interaction You Have with Michael Port Mar 02, 2016

#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 performance anxiety. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session203

SPI 202: How SPI Helped Zephan Blaxberg Make the Leap Feb 24, 2016

#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. Podcast show notes available here: Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session202

SPI 201: How Chef Allison Schaaf Built a Newsletter-Based Business—The Story of PrepDish Feb 18, 2016

#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, supportive fans. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session201

SPI 200: How Deleting a Third of Your Content Can Triple Your Traffic—How to Do a Content Audit with Todd Tresidder Feb 11, 2016

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session200

SPI 199: The Marketing Effort Behind Will It Fly? Feb 03, 2016

#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 strategies for rallying influencers to help with the launch. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session199

SPI 198: Building a Book Launch “Street Team” (Plus Pre-Order) Jan 27, 2016

#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: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session198

SPI 197: Behind the Scenes of Writing Will It Fly? Jan 20, 2016

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session197

SPI 196: How to Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb Jan 13, 2016

#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 following. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session196

SPI 195: Carrie Clark and Her SPI Reader Success Story Jan 06, 2016

#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 value to her members. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session195

SPI 194: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 3 Dec 30, 2015

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session194

SPI 193: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 2 Dec 23, 2015

#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, and online courses. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session193

SPI 192: (Updated Recording) Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 1 Dec 16, 2015

#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 passive income and other types of business, and strategies for building your audience, however broad or niche-focused. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session192

SPI 191: When a Product Launch Doesn’t Go as Planned: Inside a Coaching Call with Pat and Robert Kibbe Dec 09, 2015

#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 launching, and the three-phase process I develop with Robert to build his audience and drive sales. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session191

SPI 190: Step-by-Step Product Creation with Bryan Harris Dec 02, 2015

#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 yourself when building your first product, and Bryan's Poster Boy Formula. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session190

SPI 189: Entrepreneurship and Life with Aaron Walker Nov 25, 2015

#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 owner, the danger of the word "can't," and the qualities of a great business coach. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session189

SPI 188: Patreon: A Potential Alternative for Generating an Income Online Nov 19, 2015

#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 patronage program to your audience, and unique ideas for showing supporters your appreciation. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session188

SPI 187: How to Run a Successful Affiliate Marketing Campaign (as the Product Owner) with Lewis Howes Nov 12, 2015

#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 incentivizing involvement from your affiliate partners, and how to fire up your affiliates in the days leading up to a product launch. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session187

SPI 186: How to Become a Successful Affiliate Marketer Nov 04, 2015

#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), how to get a company to sign you on as an affiliate, and how to build trust with your audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session186

SPI 185: Solving a Problem by Building It Yourself—The Story Behind ConvertKit with Nathan Barry Oct 29, 2015

#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 good idea to pair your software product with training and education. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session185

SPI 184: Psychological Strategies to Get More People to Open Your Emails, Read Your Copy, and Click on Links with Derek Halpern Oct 21, 2015

#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 available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session184

SPI 183: Listener Success Story: From Masters Degree to Maestro of Online Business with Julian Bradley Oct 10, 2015

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session183

SPI 182: Frameworks for Writing Copy That Converts with Ray Edwards Oct 07, 2015

#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 persuasion and manipulation, and the key ingredients of a successful sales page. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session182

SPI 181: From Welfare to Nearly $1 Million with Kimra Luna Sep 30, 2015

#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 strategies for running Facebook ads. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session181

SPI 180: Two Woodworkers and How They Make a Full-Time Income from Their Craft with David Picciuto and Bob Clagett Sep 23, 2015

#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 following through their YouTube channels, and tips for selling and distributing merchandise. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session180

SPI 179: New & Underused Methods for Building Your Email List (on Your Podcast & Other Content Platforms) with Tim Paige Sep 16, 2015

#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 list, lead magnet ideas to adapt for your business, and how to use mobile text messages as an opt-in tool. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session179

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 Sep 09, 2015

#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 kinds of emails your survey should include, and how to ask the perfect questions. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session178

SPI 177: Periscope—Another Fad or the Next Big Thing? Sep 02, 2015

#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 Periscope as a content tool, and the unique ways Periscope fosters community and holds you accountable to your audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session177

SPI 176: Backlinking—What’s Working and Is It Even Still Important with Brian Dean from Backlinko.com Aug 26, 2015

#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 which search engine optimization (SEO) strategies are (and are no longer) working. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session176

SPI 175: The 8-Year Hobby Blog That Quickly Transformed into a 6-Figure Per Month Business with Kirk Du Plessis Aug 19, 2015

#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 content away for free, and how to improve customer retention. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session175

SPI 174: How to Invest the Passive Income You Earn from Business with Ryan Moran Aug 12, 2015

#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 for free. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session174

SPI 173: Tips for Staying Consistent with Your Editorial Calendar with Garrett Moon from CoSchedule.com Aug 05, 2015

#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 management mistakes, and strategies for managing blogging procrastination. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session173

SPI 172: Game Changing Business Growth with Peter Voogd Jul 30, 2015

#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 of experience he’s gathered from his own career (which started before he even hit high school) to teach aspiring business owners how to take charge of their lives, their money, and their aspirations. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session172

SPI 171: A Crash Course on Copywriting with Nikki Elledge Brown Jul 22, 2015

#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 expert at helping people uncover their unique voice and become smarter communicators. Like any top-notch stylist, Nikki’s approach to coaching isn’t about changing who you are or what you sound like. Instead, she provides strategies and tools to help you stay 100% authentic, whether you’re writing a from-the-heart blog post or a page of sales copy. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session171

SPI 170: The Secrets of a Successful Product Launch with Ramit Sethi Jul 15, 2015

#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 both maximum profit and maximum impact in those crucial first days. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session170

SPI 169: How Nathan Chan Built a 6-Figure Digital Magazine and the Marketing Strategies We Can All Use Jul 08, 2015

#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 headed into unique, unfamiliar territory. Without tried-and-true methods to fall back on, Nathan found himself learning through experience every step of the way. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session169

SPI 168: Multiple Successful Businesses in Multiple Niches with Scott Turner Jul 01, 2015

#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 just starting out, building my own Green Exam Academy. When I re-connected with him at the 1-Day Business Breakthrough, I realized that Scott hadn’t just stopped there. He’d launched several businesses across a variety of niches. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session168

SPI 167: Chalene Johnson and the Lowdown on Lifers Jun 24, 2015

#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 include all kinds of businesses, lifestyle coaching, and podcasts like Build Your Tribe. When Chalene invited me to her event, The Success Summit, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was incredible: an amazing event full of raving fans that Chalene calls her “Lifers.” I knew I had to have her on the show to share her insights on building a following. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session167

SPI 166: The 2015 Halfway Point—Goal Status and Future of SPI Jun 17, 2015

#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 my own, personal answers to those questions. I’ll walk you through my year so far, the goals I’ve reached, and the lessons I’ve learned. I’ve got a few announcements, too, that I’m eager to share with you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session166

SPI 165: Susan Petersen from Freshly Picked on Selling Moccasins and Her BOOMING Online Retail Business Jun 10, 2015

#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 appearance on Shark Tank, a partnership with Nordstrom, and now, a million-dollar online business selling baby moccasins. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session165

SPI 164: Michael O’Neal from Solopreneur Hour Talk Shop—His Success Journey and Actionable Tips for Interviews Jun 03, 2015

#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 themselves they might not usually get to share on industry podcasts. He’s an expert at establishing a rapport, asking questions, entertaining his audience, and simply allowing his guests to have a great time. If you’d like to hear a great example of top-notch interviewing, listen in. You’ll hear Michael’s podcasting tips, his journey to creating Solopreneur Hour, and the amazing stories he’s collected along the way. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session164

SPI 163: Michael Hyatt on the Secrets of Team Building and Leadership May 27, 2015

#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 entrepreneur: being a leader and building your team. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session163

SPI 162: A First-Timer’s $130,208 Product Launch May 20, 2015

#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 crushing it? The answer’s right there in this episode’s title—his online course for fiction writers, YourFirst10kReaders.com, launched at over $130,000. Nick’s here today to reveal just how he did that. He’ll share the tools he used and steps he took to conceptualize, develop, and launch his online course. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session162

SPI 161: How to Stand Out of the Crowd with Dorie Clark May 13, 2015

#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 consultant, she spent years writing book proposals and facing rejection. It wasn’t until her blog post “How to Re-Invent Your Personal Brand” appeared in the Harvard Business Review that she knew she’d found something special—her breakthrough idea. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session161

SPI 160: People Over Profit with Dale Partridge May 06, 2015

#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 Lewis Howes, Adam Braun, and today’s guest, Dale Partridge. Dale is the author of a brand-new book called People Over Profit, as well as the founder of a host of incredible online businesses. In the midst of a successful career as an entrepreneur, Dale started to ask himself how he could do something bigger with his business. He found that the answer didn’t have to do with bigger profits—it was all about helping other people. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session160

SPI 159: The Best Practices for Increasing Sales with Your Autoresponder Email Series Apr 29, 2015

#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 training business from the ground up. Dan’s become a master of building a subscriber base, sequencing emails, and sending the right messages to the right audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session159

SPI 158: How to Productize Your Service-Based Business Apr 22, 2015

#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, or what’s worked for others, Brian has answers for you. He’s drawing on his own experience as a web developer to bring you advice for delegating, streamlining, and standardizing your service. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session158

SPI 157: The Art of Rejection with Jia Jiang Apr 15, 2015

#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 us can relate to Jia’s struggle with rejection. It’s the kind of fear that keeps us from taking risks and seeking out life-changing opportunities, because we’re so afraid of hearing the word “no.” That’s why I had to bring him on to share his story with you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session157

SPI 156: The Story Behind Abel James and the Success of Fat Burning Man Apr 08, 2015

#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 a wildly successful book and mobile app. He’s built a multimedia franchise in an extremely saturated field, and he’s done it all without any of the sleaze that plagues so much of the fitness industry. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session156

SPI 155: Inside One of My Weekly Mastermind Meetings Apr 01, 2015

#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 months later, I reconnected with Joey to see how things were going. What I heard was amazing—Joey had taken what he learned from that mastermind group and used it to create incredible results, all in a few months. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session155

SPI 154: Behind the Scenes of SPI TV with Caleb Wojcik—Gear, Numbers, and Production Tips Mar 25, 2015

#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 killer video content. He’ll give his advice for launching a video podcast of your own, creating an efficient workflow, and producing high-quality video week after week. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session154

SPI 153: Systematizing—Pat and Mindy Talk AskPat and Our Productive Workflow Mar 19, 2015

#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. She knows how to systematize and automate to keep things simple, time-saving, and super-effective. She’s also a master of podcast production, and she’ll be sharing the tools and tricks she uses to keep AskPat running at full steam. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session153

SPI 152: How a Guest Post Became a Product and The Story of Cole’s Classroom Mar 11, 2015

#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 photography tips and videos for free when he stumbled upon a brilliant way to monetize his products. Just last week he left his day job to focus full time on his online photography business and the passive income lifestyle, all thanks to a passion project that turned into an incredibly successful online business. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session152

SPI 151: How to Put on a Successful (and Profitable) Virtual Conference with Lain Ehmann Mar 04, 2015

#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 you online entrepreneurs: the power of the virtual conference. A big part of Lain’s success has come from her virtual conferences, where hundreds of scrapbookers gather online to connect, trade ideas, and learn from invited instructors. Lain’s here to share what goes into creating a virtual conference, as well as the victories and challenges she’s faced along the way. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session151

SPI 150: A Day in the Life of Pat—My (New) Routine, Schedule, and Habits Shared Feb 25, 2015

#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 Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning in SPI Podcast Session #140, and after continually hearing other successful people rave about the power of their morning routine. They talked about how many aspects of their lives it transformed, from their productivity and focus to their health and personal life. I figured I had to give it a try. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session150

SPI 149: Dane Maxwell Interviews Pat Flynn Feb 18, 2015

#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 income: software. It’s been an exciting process, and I wanted to share with you why I decided to create a software business, how I did it, and what my results have been so far. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session149

SPI 148: (By Popular Demand) The Story Behind The Success of Food Blog Pinch of Yum with Lindsay and Bjork Feb 11, 2015

#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 episode, Lindsay breaks down exactly when and how she quit her job as an elementary school teacher—a job she loved—to pursue her passion for cooking and sharing recipes. Bjork shares how he jumped on to the project, maintaining and monetizing the site. You’ll hear specific numbers on traffic, monthly income, and how long it took to get there. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session148

SPI 147: Behind the Scenes of a Thriving and Active Membership Site with Corbett, Chase, and Barrett from Fizzle.co Feb 04, 2015

#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 project ThinkTraffic.net. Since then, he’s joined forces with Chase and Barrett to create Fizzle.co, a membership site that provides a huge library of resources to aspiring business owners. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session147

SPI 146: Product Validation and Pre-Selling—A Real Life Example with Jarrod Robinson Jan 29, 2015

#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 profit before the product is out the door. Jarrod has built over 60 iOS apps, but he’s not a software developer—he’s a PE teacher. Jarrod has a passion for integrating technology into physical education in meaningful ways, and he builds his products for other educators like himself. Talk about a niche within a niche within a niche! But as Jarrod reveals in this episode, you don’t have to have an audience of millions to create a successful product. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session146

SPI 145: How to Become a Contributing Writer on Large Media Sites—From Bread Delivery to Content Delivery with Kimanzi Constable Jan 23, 2015

#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, Kimanzi worked a job he hated. While working late nights, he listened to podcasts like this one and kept a journal of thoughts and ideas. He got inspired to turn those ideas into an eBook, and he set out to self-publish. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session145

SPI 144: Building a Million Dollar Business in 12 Months with Ryan Moran Jan 16, 2015

#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 nitty-gritty details of choosing a product, creating your inventory, and making Amazon work for you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session144

SPI 143: Actionable Email Marketing Strategies and How to 3X Revenue Using Your Autoresponder with Steve Chou Jan 08, 2015

#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 everything. Steve’s here to share how a few email sequencing tweaks yielded massive results for his business. You’ll be able to use these actionable strategies to promote your own online course or product and start seeing results. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session143

SPI 142: How Paying Attention Paid Off for Joseph Michael, the Scrivener Coach Jan 02, 2015

#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 some of your New Year’s resolutions, you’ll want to hear Joseph’s story. Figuring out your particular expertise can be the biggest hurdle in getting your online product out the door. Listen to what Joseph has to say about smart listening and paying attention. I guarantee he’ll give you the boost you need! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session142

SPI 141: The Biggest Lessons I Learned from 2014 and How We’re Going to Crush 2015 Dec 26, 2014

#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 we—you and I—are going to kill it in 2015. With that inspiration in mind, here are my 10 Biggest Lessons from 2014. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session141

SPI 140: Productivity and the Early Morning Routine with Hal Elrod Dec 18, 2014

#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 master, and bounced back from huge life setbacks, with the help of a morning routine. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session140

SPI 139: How to Work a Room and Socialize for Success with Susan RoAne Dec 10, 2014

#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 1,200 teachers who lost their jobs during a massive layoff of San Francisco public school teachers. She got the idea to start a career change workshop, designed specifically for teachers. The next thing she knew, she had 100 people on her waiting list. That workshop became a book, and that book led to many more books. Now, she’s helping thousands of people network, mingle, and feel comfortable in any room. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session139

SPI 138: Meet Team Flynn—My Trip to Columbus and a Big Decision I Need to Make by 2015 Dec 04, 2014

#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 I recently made a trip to Columbus, OH to meet my team and plan for 2015. On the trip, I decided to turn on the voice recorder on my iPhone and capture some of those conversations, and after hours of editing (seriously, this style of podcasting takes a load of time!), I’m excited to share this story, this account of my trip with you. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session138

SPI 137: A Product Launch Sequence That Works—How to Create a 3-Part Video Series with Amy Porterfield Nov 27, 2014

#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. In this episode, she’s here to share her secret weapon for creating a killer launch: the 3-Part Video Series. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session137

SPI 136: How to Build an Online Course That Sells with David Siteman Garland Nov 20, 2014

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session136

SPI 135: How an Animator Built an Online Business by Being Transparent Nov 13, 2014

#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 little traffic on his YouTube channel, until the day he tried something different: he posted a video called “How to Make an Animated Movie”. The overwhelming response stunned him. He had attracted an audience simply by being transparent about his process. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session135

SPI 134: Crucial and Common WordPress Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Dan from WP Curve Nov 06, 2014

#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 information to take away from this episode to improve your website experience and usability. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session134

SPI 133: Gary Vaynerchuk on “Right Hooks,” Physical Products, Book Publishing, App Marketing, and More Oct 31, 2014

#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 called me out on some things I wasn’t doing on social media. Since that point, I implemented his tips and have seen drastic results from them ever since. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session133

SPI 132: Social Media Strategies and Automation Tools with Laura Roeder Oct 23, 2014

#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 today to talk all things social media and the principles behind her new automation and scheduling tool. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session132

SPI 131: Creating Creativity: Success Outside of the Box with Jason SurfrApp Oct 16, 2014

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session131

SPI 130: Booking Yourself Solid: The Sales Process, Pricing, and More with Michael Port Oct 10, 2014

#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 reading in the world of business and entrepreneurship, and the principles from the book have become the standard. In today’s episode, we dive into elements of his book which include the fundamentals of the sales process, pricing strategies, and we also talk about public speaking as well—something I’ve been doing a lot of lately too. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session130

SPI 129: How to Scale Up Your Service Based Business with Josh Shipp Oct 02, 2014

#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 country speaking to kids and families, and at one point he almost burned himself out from all of the travel. Luckily, he’s been able to scale his service-based business in a smart way that has allowed him to earn a 7-figure income, but more importantly, make a bigger impact with his target audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session129

SPI 128: [CASE STUDY] Manu Kalia—Taking an Offline Business and Productizing It Online Sep 25, 2014

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session128

SPI 127: Building a Successful E-Commerce Business and Private Labeling with Ryan and Daniel Sep 19, 2014

#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 50 percent. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session127

SPI 126: How to Get Paid for Your IDEAS Sep 11, 2014

#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 Podcast, Stephen Key would most likely disagree, because you can get paid for your ideas. He has, and with over 30 different ideas that he’s licensed to other companies, he’s making millions. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session126

SPI 125: Small Secrets to Stay Mentally Focused and at the Top of Our Entrepreneurial Game Sep 05, 2014

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session125

SPI 124: Your Author Empire—Pick a Niche and Publish for Profit with Steve Scott Sep 02, 2014

#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, who is always offering his advice, responding to questions and sharing his success. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session124

SPI 123: Turning a So-So Blog into a So-Profitable Brand—Gretchen and Jason from Woodland Bakery Aug 21, 2014

#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 “honeymoon period” ended, she kept it going but with less than stellar results. Some traffic, some income, but that’s it. That’s when she connected with Jason, who took her so-so brand and turned it into something extremely profitable. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session123

SPI 122: From Teachers to Totally Rocking It Online—Shane and Jocelyn Sams Share Their Success Story Aug 15, 2014

#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 different niches. Shane and Jocelyn Sams were teachers (Shane a teacher and football coach and Jocelyn a librarian) before they discovered the Smart Passive Income Podcast and gave online business a shot. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session122

SPI 121: A Crash Course on Charisma—A Guide to Winning In-Person Encounters with Jordan Harbinger Aug 07, 2014

#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 confident and put their best self forward, and he shares a TON of tips and strategies for us to help us do the same. If you’re going to any conferences or meetings anytime soon, this is definitely a podcast episode you should listen to. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session121

SPI 120: How to Create the Ultimate Flagship Product—From Research to Launch and Beyond with Ramit Sethi Jul 31, 2014

#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 to come back on the show for two specific reasons: A high demand from the audience; and to get into the deep details of one of his most successful products. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session120

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?) Jul 24, 2014

#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 talked about things I’ve never heard of before, including something called the minimum marketable event. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session119

SPI 118: How to Raise Capital for Your Startup with Bill Glaser Jul 17, 2014

#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 business that could only come to life if you had the funds to make it happen. If that’s the case, then this episode is for you. There are a lot of lessons to be learned here, even if you’re already established and simply want to grow and expand. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session118

SPI 117: Broke on a Friend’s Couch to Successful Entrepreneur with Dwight Peters of BackersHub Jul 10, 2014

#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. His perseverance paid off, however, because Dwight is now the founder of BackersHub, a successful online business that helps out those who utilize the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session117

SPI 116: Copywriting Tips and Formulas with Kevin Rogers Jul 03, 2014

#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 too. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session116

SPI 115: 9000 Unread Emails to Inbox Zero: My Executive Assistant Shares How We Did It (and How You Can Too!) Jun 28, 2014

#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 each day. Jessica shares exactly how she tackled my problem, and it’s quite interesting to hear her talk about her first reactions to my inbox when I hired her. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session115

SPI 114: User Stories and BIG Project Production with My Team! Jun 19, 2014

#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 production of my new SPI iOS application today: Matt Gartland (the producer), Dustin Tevis (the designer), and Ryan Nystrom (the developer). Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session114

SPI 113: An Interview with 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur, Enya Hixson Jun 12, 2014

#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 parents tend to often do with each other), I learned all about the businesses Enya was involved in, and was super inspired! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session113

SPI 112: How Matt Donley Quit to Go Full Time with His Side Gig—Even Though He’s Not an Expert Jun 06, 2014

#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 software that I actually used for over a year when I was still in the architecture industry. We cover his entire story, including how he was able to break away from the 9 to 5 and launch a successful business from the side gig he had in his after work hours. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session112

SPI 111: The Life of a Brand New Visitor May 31, 2014

#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 the user experience on your site, and use this session as an exercise to determine whether or not you’re addressing everything that you could. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session111

SPI 110: Tim Ferriss on Podcasting, Productivity, Experimentation, and if He Had to Start Over May 24, 2014

#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 ranked podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, why he started one, how he’s been experimenting with it and what he’s been struggling with. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session110

SPI 109: From Personal Trainer to Successful Self-Published Author and Podcaster with Vinnie Tortorich May 16, 2014

#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 done and standing out of the crowd. The fitness industry, as most of us know, is completely saturated, but even so he’s been able to create a top-rated iTunes podcast and self-publish a popular book with nearly 600 5-star reviews on Amazon. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session109

SPI 108: 8 Things That Pat Flynn Is Struggling with Right Now May 08, 2014

#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 better serve and provide solutions for them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session108

SPI 107: How a Small Blog about Food Became a Big Deal with Lisa and Jason from 100 Days of Real Food May 02, 2014

#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 next is awesome . . . Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session107

SPI 106: How to Get More Clients and Win in a Competitive Niche with Mary Beth Storjohann Apr 24, 2014

#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 with her approach to her work and making a name for herself in the very competitive space of personal finance. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session106

SPI 105: S.P.L.A.T.—The Neuroscience Behind a Great Presentation, a Solid Pitch, and Total Attention Apr 17, 2014

#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 in Vegas earlier this year and pulls a lot of examples from my own teaching and how it aligns with neuroscience and what’s happening in our heads. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session105

SPI 104: The Dark Side of Online Business, Blogging, and Success Apr 10, 2014

#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 the negative aspects of being online, and I think it’s important to talk about these things and be real with you about what might be ahead, so you can be better prepared and understand that you’re not alone. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session104

SPI 103: Stop Being a Superhero. It’s Killing Your Business (and You) Apr 01, 2014

#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

SPI 102: How to Create Extraordinary Change and Transform the World with Adam Braun of Pencils of Promise Mar 24, 2014

#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 world. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session102

SPI 101: A Look into the Business of One Smart Passive Income Student Mar 17, 2014

#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 just how much fun he’s having with it. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session101

SPI 100: A Look Back with Two People Who Changed My Life Mar 06, 2014

#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 for what they’ve done for me, both indirectly through their show and directly later on. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session100

SPI 99: Buying Stuff and Selling It on Amazon (For 6 Figures a Year!) with Jessica and Cliff Larrew Feb 27, 2014

#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 flexibility with their time. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session99

SPI 98: Millionaires and Mastermind Groups with Jaime Tardy (and How She Got Me to Say Yes) Feb 20, 2014

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session98

SPI 97: John Lee Dumas on His 6-Figure Month, Facebook Webinar Strategy, and Adding Sponsors to Your Show Feb 14, 2014

#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’s using that are working really well right now. We also have a back-and-forth conversation about sponsorships—more specifically selling advertising spots in podcast episodes. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session97

SPI 96: How to Make a Living Selling Your Artwork Online with Cory Huff from The Abundant Artist Feb 06, 2014

#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 something that I have yet to experience myself, which is why I’m excited to welcome Cory Huff from The Abundant Artist to the show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session96

SPI 95: The DOs and DON’Ts of Online Video with Caleb Wojcik Jan 27, 2014

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session95

SPI 94: 5 Proven Content Creation Tips to Help You Maximize the Impact of Your Information Jan 17, 2014

#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, webinars, and even live presentations. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session94

SPI 93: How to Make Next Year the Best Year Ever! Goal Setting, Resistance, and Priorities with Michael Hyatt Dec 27, 2013

#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

SPI 92: The Psychology of Selling and How to Price Your Products with Ramit Sethi Dec 20, 2013

#092: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m stoked to welcome Ramit Sethi from I Will Teach You to Be Rich to the podcast! Ramit’s blog is one of the first blogs I ever subscribed to back in 2006 when I was still working at an architecture firm before I had any idea I would eventually create businesses of my own. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session92

SPI 91: Mixing Online Business with Offline Marketing Strategies—Direct Response with Kim Walsh-Phillips Dec 13, 2013

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

SPI 90: 6 Things Architecture Taught Me about Starting an Online Business Dec 05, 2013

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

SPI 89: Gary Vaynerchuk and How to Fight and WIN with Social Media (+My 50 Book Giveaway!) #JJJRH Nov 27, 2013

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

SPI 88: The Creative Entrepreneur—The Art and Journey of Srinivas Rao of Blogcast FM Nov 22, 2013

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

SPI 87: Why You Belong on Stage—Pat’s “Braindump” of Public Speaking and Presentation Tips Nov 15, 2013

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

SPI 86: Everything from iPhone Apps to Adsense, Twitter, and Klout—Fireside with Joel Comm Oct 31, 2013

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

SPI 85: How To Finally Take Action—Even If You’re Lost, Overwhelmed, or Don’t Know Where to Start with Dane Maxwell Oct 25, 2013

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

SPI 84: 3 Secrets of Successful Selling—How to Turn Browsers into Buyers with Derek Halpern Oct 17, 2013

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

SPI 83: Ask Pat! Session 2—Cleaning Your Email List, Hosting Meetups, A Day in the Life, and Being Unique Everywhere? Oct 05, 2013

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

SPI 82: Getting Paid Before Building the Solution—From Research to Validation to Profit – A Listener Success Story Sep 26, 2013

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

SPI 81: How Brigit Earns 6-Figures a Year in a Niche You Wouldn’t Expect Sep 21, 2013

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

SPI 80: Your Habits and Unlocking the Human Potential (with Lift Co-Founder, Tony Stubblebine) Sep 13, 2013

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

SPI 79: Time Travel and Book Marketing with Jeff Goins—Strategies to Help You Sell More Books and Spread Your Word Sep 05, 2013

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

SPI 78: Rapid Audience Building for Accelerated Hypergrowth (from Scratch)—Landing Pages and Conversion Optimization Aug 27, 2013

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

SPI 77: From Nothing to 5-Figures per Month in Less Than a Year with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire Aug 16, 2013

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

SPI 76: 8 Productivity Tips from Pat—But WHY? Aug 02, 2013

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

SPI 75: Six-Figure Earnings with Ebooks (Not on Amazon) and a Pricing Structure That Works with Nathan Barry Jul 26, 2013

#075: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, I’m extremely excited to welcome former freelancer turned app developer turned incredibly successful self-published author, Nathan Barry from NathanBarry.com to the show! In a relatively short time period, Nathan has earned well over $200,000 by self-publishing ebooks on his website, and he shares all of his strategies and how it all happened here on today’s show. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session75

SPI 74: The Power of Relationships, Masterminds, Meeting in Person, and BFFs with Chris Ducker Jul 19, 2013

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

SPI 73: Ask Pat Session 1—Un-Let Go, Traffic, Multiple Niche Sites, Content Mediums, and $1k in 3 Months Jul 05, 2013

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

SPI 72: Niche Down and Dominate—How Andrea Olson Is Changing the Lives of Parents Jun 26, 2013

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

SPI 71: Successful Start Ups, Millions Lost and Everything In-Between—Inside the Mind of Noah Kagan from AppSumo Jun 19, 2013

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

SPI 70: The Brain, The Equation of Emotion, and How We Feel Jun 06, 2013

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

SPI 69: How to Build Buzz and Why It’s Better Than Hype May 31, 2013

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

SPI 68: The Most Powerful (and Toughest) Productivity Tip to Implement May 16, 2013

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

SPI 67: Niche Site Duel 2.0 (Research Interview)—Neil Patel on How to Rank a Website Today May 10, 2013

#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

SPI 66: Niche Site Duel 2.0 (Research Interview)—SEO and Keyword Research with Spencer Haws May 08, 2013

#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

SPI 65: Go Mobile or Get Left Behind with Greg Hickman of MobileMixed.com May 02, 2013

#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

SPI 64: Podcasting for More Exposure, Leads, and Money (My SMMW13 Presentation!) Apr 25, 2013

#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

SPI 63: Monetizing a Hobby Blog and the “Magic” of Membership Sites Apr 18, 2013

#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

SPI 62: Marketing and Monetization with Mom Blogger, Meagan Francis Apr 11, 2013

#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

SPI 61: Successful Startups and the Entrepreneurial Mindset with John Saddington Apr 04, 2013

#061: In this session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, John Saddington and I discuss successful startups and life as an entrepreneur. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session61

SPI 60: Behind the Scenes of My New Publication, Let Go Mar 27, 2013

#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

SPI 59: How Viral Happens—An Interview with Jonah Berger, Author of Contagious Mar 13, 2013

#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

SPI 58: Pay What You Want with Anthony Vennare from Hybrid Athlete Feb 20, 2013

#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

SPI 57: What the Music Industry Can Teach Us about Starting and Running an Online Business with David Hooper Feb 13, 2013

#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

SPI 56: LinkedIn, Likability and Leveraging Your Affiliates with Lewis Howes Feb 06, 2013

#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

SPI 55: Blog to eBook to Membership Site in Less Than a Year—Starting Smart with Trevor Page Jan 30, 2013

#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

SPI 54: The Click Jan 23, 2013

#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

SPI 53: What They Didn’t Tell Me before I Started My Online Business Jan 16, 2013

#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

SPI 52: How Jazz Musician Steve Nixon Started An Online Business—Success Story Interview Dec 18, 2012

#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

SPI 51: Tim Ferriss on Promotion from Scratch, Accelerated Learning, Experiments Gone Wrong, Publishing, and More Nov 29, 2012

#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

SPI 50: Brand Loyalty and a 19th Century Strategy You Can Use to Get It Nov 14, 2012

#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

SPI 49: Being Everywhere and Building a Community around a Product Niche with Brendan Hufford Oct 25, 2012

#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/session49

SPI 48: How a Part-Time Blogger Landed His Dream Job—An Interview with Leslie Samuel Oct 05, 2012

#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

SPI 47: Maintaining a Balanced Life Sep 24, 2012

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

SPI 46: Building a Lucrative Business with No Ideas, No Expertise, and No Money with Dane Maxwell Aug 28, 2012

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

SPI 45: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 2 of 2 Aug 23, 2012

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

SPI 44: How to Win With Your Email List – Part 1 of 2 Aug 20, 2012

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

SPI 43: How to Have Laser-Like Focus and Stress-Free Productivity—Summer Marketing Mashup 2012 Aug 02, 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

SPI 42: Killer Kindle Publishing Tips with Jonny Andrews Jul 26, 2012

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

SPI 41: Affiliate Marketing the SMART Way—How to Stop Hoping and Start Earning Jul 09, 2012

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

SPI 40: How a Space News Site Generates 5,000,000 Pageviews a Month with Fraser Cain Jun 12, 2012

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

SPI 39: Changing Lives and Getting Paid with Niched iPhone Apps—Success Story, Interview Series 4 May 29, 2012

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

SPI 38: World Domination and the $100 Startup with Chris Guillebeau May 07, 2012

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

SPI 37: Monetizing in a Hobby Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 3 Apr 18, 2012

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

SPI 36: Multiple Passive Income Streams with Sunil—Success Story, Interview Series 2 Apr 06, 2012

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

SPI 35: Standing Out in an Already Crowded Niche—Success Story, Interview Series 1 Mar 28, 2012

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

SPI 34: My 3rd ANNUAL Passive Income Report Mar 13, 2012

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

SPI 33: 21 Small Things You Can Do for Your Audience That Can Lead to BIG-TIME Results Feb 23, 2012

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

SPI 32: How to Buy a Website with Chris Guthrie Feb 09, 2012

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

SPI 31: Seeds of Opportunity and Pat Goes Hollywood Jan 16, 2012

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

SPI 30: Pat’s Top 30 Tips for Successful Affiliate Marketing Dec 28, 2011

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

SPI 29: How to Conduct (and Master) a Webinar with Lewis Howes from LewisHowes.com Nov 28, 2011

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

SPI 28: Be Everywhere: Building a Profitable BRAND by Thinking Outside the Blog Nov 14, 2011

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

SPI 27: How to Harness the Power of Social Proof Online Oct 17, 2011

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

SPI 26: The Two Types of Relationships You Must Develop Online in Order to Succeed Sep 21, 2011

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

SPI 25: More Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 2 Aug 31, 2011

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

SPI 24: SPI 024: Online Business Success Stories from People Who Don’t Teach People How to Make Money Online – Part 1 Aug 12, 2011

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

SPI 23: SPI 023: More Traffic, More Engagement, and More Action with Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net Jul 11, 2011

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

SPI 22: SPI 022: Affiliate Marketing Strategies, Tips, and Techniques from Real Life Experiences with Chris Guthrie Jun 29, 2011

#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

SPI 21: SPI 021: Q&A Session—Domain Names, Do You Need an Audience, YouTube Blackboards, and Adsense Earnings Jun 08, 2011

#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

SPI 20: SPI 020: Chris Ducker on Virtual Assistants and Outsourcing May 20, 2011

#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

SPI 19: SPI 019: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube for Blogging and Online Business Apr 25, 2011

#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

SPI 18: SPI 018: The Truth About Getting Rich Quick with MJ DeMarco, Author of The Millionaire Fastlane Apr 06, 2011

#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

SPI 17: SPI 017: Types of Passive Income Generated Online and What to Expect From Each – Part 3 Mar 23, 2011

#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

SPI 16: SPI 016: What to Expect From Passive Income Streams Generated Online – Part 2 Mar 07, 2011

#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

SPI 15: SPI 015: What to Expect From Passive Income Streams Generated Online – Part 1 Feb 21, 2011

#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

SPI 14: SPI 014: iPhone App Development and Marketing Tips Jan 28, 2011

#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

SPI 13: SPI 013: Is Giving Away Free Information Bad? Here Are Some Answers Jan 12, 2011

#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

SPI 12: SPI 012: Productivity Hacks for Getting Things Done Dec 22, 2010

#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/session12

SPI 11: SPI 011: 5 Questions to Improve Your Online Business, Blog, or Website Dec 01, 2010

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session11

SPI 10: SPI 010: Affiliate Sales with Chris Guthrie of MakeMoneyOnTheInternet Nov 15, 2010

#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://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session10

SPI 9: SPI 009: Make the Web a More Wonderful Place with Nicole Dean Nov 05, 2010

#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 here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session9

SPI 8: SPI 008: How to Get More Traffic with Corbett Barr from ThinkTraffic.net Oct 20, 2010

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session8

SPI 7: SPI 007: Blogging Success and WordPress Plugin Development with 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur Michael Dunlop Oct 06, 2010

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session7

SPI 6: SPI 006: 6 Hurdles I Encountered When Starting My Online Businesses and Exactly How I Overcame Them Sep 22, 2010

#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 Sep 08, 2010

#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 strategies and tactics he uses to earn a passive income. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session5

SPI 4: SPI 004: 5 Powerful Ways to Create Profitable Passive Income Products Aug 23, 2010

#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/session4

SPI 3: SPI 003: Affiliate and Niche Site Strategies Revealed with Glen Allsopp Aug 11, 2010

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session3

SPI 2: SPI 002: Late Night Internet Marketing with Mark Mason from Masonworld.com Aug 02, 2010

#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.smartpassiveincome.com/session2

SPI 1: SPI 001: Introduction | Show Formalities | What to Expect Jul 19, 2010

#001: It's here! The first session of The Smart Passive Income Podcast! Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session1

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