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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Pat Flynnart19.com

Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Since 2008, he's been supporting his family with his many online businesses, and he's been openly sharing his wins, his losses, and all the lessons in between with the community of energetic but humble entrepreneurs who follow him. Self-proclaimed "crash test dummy of online business", you'll learn about building authority online, email marketing, building a team and outsourcing, content marketing, podcasting, search engine optimization, niche sites, social media strategies, how to get more traffic, creating online courses, affiliate marketing, and productivity tips so that you create something amazing without burning yourself out. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts and solo shows from Pat you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.


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Episodes

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

#200: For my 200th episode, Todd Tresidder joins me to tell you all about the awesome power of content auditing. Learn why deleting content can help your search rankings, and how to identify which items you should delete. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session200 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 201653 minEp. 200

SPI 199: The Marketing Effort Behind Will It Fly?

#199: Will It Fly? has launched, and I want to introduce a few of the people who made its release such a success. I share how to create a book launch marketing schedule by working backwards, tips and tools to keep the schedule organized, and strategies for rallying influencers to help with the launch. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session199 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Feb 03, 201644 minEp. 199

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

#198: Meet Daniel Decker, the man behind the Will It Fly? launch team. Daniel shares how a launch team can help your next book or project get the attention it deserves and the method to use for recruiting them. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session198 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 201629 minEp. 198

SPI 197: Behind the Scenes of Writing Will It Fly?

#197: Today, I'm talking about the "why" and the "how" of writing my new book, Will It Fly? I share how I knew I'd stumbled onto the topic for my next book and the self-publishing strategies I used to launch my route. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session197 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 20, 201641 minEp. 197

SPI 196: How to Level Up Your Life with Steve Kamb

#196: Steve Kamb from Nerd Fitness joins me to talk about his new book, Level Up Your Life. Hear the story behind Steve's devoted, close-knit following, how he put his personality into his business, and how he has built an incredibly close-knit following. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session196 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 13, 201651 minEp. 196

SPI 195: Carrie Clark and Her SPI Reader Success Story

#195: I'm kicking off 2016 with an incredible success story from a very special guest, Carrie Clark. Hear how Carrie built and monetized her online speech therapy business. We discuss how Carrie built her membership program, and how she provides value to her members. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session195 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 06, 201635 minEp. 195

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

#194: Learn how to explore passive income business models that will help you break free from trading your time for money once and for all. In this episode, learn how to make money with membership sites and software products. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session194 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 201544 minEp. 194

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

#193: Part two of my updated episode regarding generating passive income online, plus wisdom I've gathered from my own experiences with passive income. Learn how to generate passive income from affiliate marketing, advertising, e-books, podcasts, and online courses. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session193 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 23, 20151 hr 1 minEp. 193

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

#192: Get my updated information regarding generating passive income online, plus wisdom I've gathered from my own experiences with passive income. Learn all the ways you can generate a passive income online, the crucial difference between 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Dec 16, 201548 minEp. 192

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

#191: On today's show, I'm sharing a coaching call with Robert Kibbe about everything that happens when a product launch doesn't pan out. We cover strategies for troubleshooting your launch problems, key signs your product is viable and worth 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Dec 09, 201553 minEp. 191

SPI 190: Step-by-Step Product Creation with Bryan Harris

#190: Today I've got Bryan Harris on the show to talk about his step-by-step formulas for designing, launching, and maximizing profit from your online product. Learn how to get your first 1,000 email list subscribers, the three questions to ask yourself when building your first product, and Bryan's Poster Boy Formula. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session190 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Dec 02, 20151 hr 11 minEp. 190

SPI 189: Entrepreneurship and Life with Aaron Walker

#189: On this episode, I have Aaron Walker with me. He offers up a lifetime of wisdom on how to thrive—both professionally and personally—as an entrepreneur. Aaron shares advice for staying proactive and holding yourself accountable as a business 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Nov 25, 201540 minEp. 189

SPI 188: Patreon: A Potential Alternative for Generating an Income Online

#188: On this episode, I speak with Patreon founder Jack Conte and podcaster Tom Merritt about funding your business through recurring donations from fans. Learn what sets apart Patreon revenue from other kinds of income, how to pitch your patronage program to your audience, and unique ideas for showing supporters your appreciation. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session188 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Nov 19, 201537 minEp. 188

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

#187: Lewis Howes joins me to discuss how to run an affiliate program as the product creator. He shares his favorite strategies and tools for a successful launch. You'll learn how product owners can best serve their affiliates, strategies for 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Nov 12, 201543 minEp. 187

SPI 186: How to Become a Successful Affiliate Marketer

#186: In this episode, I cover my top rules for becoming an affiliate marketer, three tools you should have in your toolbox, and some common affiliate myths. You'll learn how to find an affiliate for your industry (no matter what your niche is), 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Nov 04, 201549 minEp. 186

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

#185: Today's guest is Nathan Barry, creator of ConvertKit, the email system designed specifically for bloggers. Nathan shares tips for surveying clients and building trust over time, how to find your niche in a competitive market, and why it's a good idea to pair your software product with training and education. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session185 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Oct 29, 201542 minEp. 185

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

#184: Derek Halpern from Social Triggers is back to share strategies for getting more people to open your emails, read your copy, and click your links. Derek dives deep into the psychology of what makes people want to engage. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session184 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 21, 201558 minEp. 184

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

#183: In this listener success story, jazz musician Julian Bradley shares how his online business grew out of his successful YouTube tutorials and ebook sales. Learn strategies for keeping YouTube subscribers engaged. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session183 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 201540 minEp. 183

SPI 182: Frameworks for Writing Copy That Converts with Ray Edwards

#182: I struggle to write great copy that drives conversions without sounding sleazy. On this episode, my friend Ray Edwards shares actionable tips for writing great copy that converts. Ray shares his toolbox of strategies, the difference between persuasion and manipulation, and the key ingredients of a successful sales page. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session182 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Oct 07, 20151 hrEp. 182

SPI 181: From Welfare to Nearly $1 Million with Kimra Luna

#181: Kimra Luna went from living on welfare to running a thriving online business. Join us to hear her tips for growing an online business from scratch. Hear why she expanded her business beyond blogging, tools for hosting webinars, and strategies for running Facebook ads. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session181 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 30, 201546 minEp. 181

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

#180: Today I'm talking with woodworkers David Picciuto and Bob Clagett about how they have been able to build successful businesses with their craft. Hear how to transform your part-time hobby into a full-time business, how they built a following through their YouTube channels, and tips for selling and distributing merchandise. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session180 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

Sep 23, 201547 minEp. 180

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

#179: My guest today is Tim Paige, an email list-building expert, and the host of the ConversionCast podcast. He shares tips you can apply to any channel of your business, including how the right lead magnet can mean huge growth for your email 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Sep 16, 201540 minEp. 179

SPI 178: The Ask Formula—How to Discover Exactly What Your Audience Will Buy (Even If You Don’t Have a Following) with Ryan Levesque

#178: Ryan Levesque is the survey master. In this episode, he walks you through his in-depth, super-actionable strategies for asking your audience what they want to buy. Learn how to uncover your audience's unspoken needs and challenges, the four kinds of emails your survey should include, and how to ask the perfect questions. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session178 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Sep 09, 20151 hr 2 minEp. 178

SPI 177: Periscope—Another Fad or the Next Big Thing?

#177: Chris Ducker is back, and he wants to tell you about all things Periscope. It's a whole new frontier for interacting with your community. Learn why Periscope is great for building person-to-person connections, tips and strategies for using 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

Sep 02, 20151 hr 24 minEp. 177

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

#176: Brian Dean of Backlinko is here to share his expertise on backlinking, including what's working, what's not, and why backlinking matters. Learn what backlinking and interlinking are, how to get your website to rank higher in Google, and which search engine optimization (SEO) strategies are (and are no longer) working. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session176 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Aug 26, 20151 hr 4 minEp. 176

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

#175: Listen to Kirk Du Plessis of OptionAlpha.com chat about how his hobby blog transformed quickly into a business that's earning him six figures per month. Kirk talks about building a thriving membership community, making money while giving content away for free, and how to improve customer retention. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session175 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Aug 19, 201535 minEp. 175

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

#174: Ryan Moran stops by the show to talk about maximizing business earnings, how to invest, diversified income streams, building wealth for the future. He talks to me about choosing stocks, managing an emergency fund, and how he got his Tesla for free. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session174 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 12, 20151 hrEp. 174

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

#173: Listen to Garrett Moon of CoSchedule talk about making your editorial calendar work for you—no matter what kind of content you create for your followers. You'll learn how to make the most of your published content across channels, content management mistakes, and strategies for managing blogging procrastination. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session173 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Aug 05, 201544 minEp. 173

SPI 172: Game Changing Business Growth with Peter Voogd

#172: I can’t wait for you to meet today’s amazing guest: He’s Peter Voogd, and he’s the leading authority on Gen Y entrepreneurship. As CEO of GameChangersMovement.com, Peter has trained nearly 5,000 young entrepreneurs. He draws on the wealth 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.smartpas...

Jul 30, 201549 minEp. 172

SPI 171: A Crash Course on Copywriting with Nikki Elledge Brown

#171: I’d like you to meet Nikki Elledge Brown, a.k.a. your Communication Stylist. If you’re ready to get serious about your writing and communication skills, this is the episode for you. As a self-declared Communication Stylist, Nikki is an 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 sta...

Jul 22, 201540 minEp. 171
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