The truth is that passive income is a realistic goal, but only as the very last step in your income generation process. I share my SMART system that I (and thousands of other entrepreneurs) have used to build legitimate online businesses.

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SPI 852: Why Making Money Online Is Easy (But Still Feels Hard)

I share the strategies and actionable steps you can apply to change your mindset and start building your business. I help you pick a business idea and stick with it, tackle the lack of structure and motivation you might feel working online, and reject the instant gratification culture that’s stopping you from achieving long-term success.

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SPI 832: The SCALE Framework for Passive Income

I want to introduce you to my powerful SCALE framework. I’ll take you through the steps to systematize, consolidate, automate, leverage, and evaluate your business for maximum impact without working more hours!

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

Seth and I start right at the beginning with the question you should ask yourself as a new entrepreneur. We discuss the dangers of chasing vanity numbers and why you should likely target the smallest viable audience.

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February 24, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

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…
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February 17, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

We had Darryll on the show back in session 433 — Black Entrepreneurs Speak Out, Volume 2 — and I just had to bring him back on. Honestly, Darryll’s story…
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February 10, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

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. Seriously, there is so much…
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February 8, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

Bonus episodes are a rare occurrence here on the Smart Passive Income Podcast. We’re doing this one because we feel compelled to tell you about an incredible shift happening in…
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February 3, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

Is there a formula to winning on YouTube? Is it about your thumbnail images, how much money you have to throw at eye-catching stunts, or does it simply come down…
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January 27, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

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? The…
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January 20, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

Katie Kimball’s story is a heck of a journey, from a short career in teaching to the birth of her first child, to her husband losing his job after his…
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January 13, 2021

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

Pat Flynn

You know those stories that start out “once I was in a rock band . . . ” ? You’d never guess that Josh Hall’s origin story kicks off that…
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January 6, 2021

SPI 455: How to Build a Trustworthy Brand in a Crowded Space with Rob Maurer from Tesla Daily

Pat Flynn

One of the questions I get asked all the time as a podcaster is “what podcasts do you listen or subscribe to?” This might surprise you, but there’s really only…
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December 30, 2020

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

Pat Flynn

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. Month…
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