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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Pat Flynn
Entrepreneurship
Content Creation
Online Business
Youtube
Community Building
Podcasting
Online Courses
Storytelling
Email Marketing
Netsuite
Community Engagement
Personal Branding
Lean Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Networking
Personal Development
Social Media
Audience Engagement
Digital Marketing
Passive Income

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, ... more

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#934 It's been eighteen years since I got fired from my architecture job and started my entrepreneurship journey. That one moment led to something completely unexpected! You see, when you put yourself out there and share your story, you never know wh... more

AL #002 We've all seen the massive sales pages many high-level entrepreneurs swear by. But if you're a beginner, putting something like that together can be daunting enough to stop you from taking action altogether. So, do you really need all that to... more

#933 I'm noticing a dangerous pattern for entrepreneurs, and AI is making things much worse! You see, there's nothing wrong with the traditional scaling advice of removing yourself as a bottleneck in your business. But there's also an automation and ... more

AL #001 Can you still niche down to build an audience and find success in 2026? Instead of trying to find the riches in the niches, aren't you better off going broad nowadays? Debates on this topic are getting heated in the online business space. Rig... more

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Recent Guests

Virginia A. Lee
SPI community member and short-form video challenger participant
Self-identified traveler/foodie; channel focus on Montreal, Quebec City, Vancouver
Episode: SPI 924: Unexpected Wins From Our Short-Form Challenge
Jennifer Sinclair
Catucopia presenter featuring cats on camera
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Episode: SPI 924: Unexpected Wins From Our Short-Form Challenge
Adam Hague
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Episode: SPI 923: Short-Form Video Case Studies (From Challenge Participants!)
Paul Gowder
Founder of powwows.com
powwows.com
Episode: SPI 922: Lessons Learned Running a Community Since 1996 with Paul Gowder
Liz Wilcox
Email marketing expert; founder of Liz Wilcox, LLC
lizwilcox.com
Episode: SPI 921: Growing a $9 Offer Into a Multi-Six-Figure Brand with Liz Wilcox
James Barnard
Logo designer with a long-running graphic design career and a thriving social media-driven business
Barnard Co / barnard.co
Episode: SPI 920: Get More Business than You Can Handle in the Age of AI with James Barnard
Mariane Cresp
Organizer and planner who builds a business around social media-driven planning products
Mariane Cresp (shop mariannecresp.com)
Episode: SPI 918: Going Live to Supercharge Your Audience Growth (with Mariane Cresp)
Brock Johnson
Instagram expert and speaker
Episode: SPI 911: The Master Guide to Instagram Growth with Brock Johnson
Nick Komodina
Author, speaker, and mentor
Episode: SPI 909: Is Value-Based Content Dead?

Host

Pat Flynn
Host of the SPI family of online business and blogging podcasts, leader in creator-driven growth, and author/entrepreneur. Frequently features insights on community, passive income, and ethical marketing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • SPI + Pat + Ask Liz = GOLD!

    I used to listen to this podcast years ago and loved it! Found my way back from the episode about niching down with Ask Liz, it was super helpful to listen to as an online business owner who wrestles with this topic often. Grateful for the wisdom of Pat & Liz and the entire team behind the SPI Podcast! Thanks for publishing such incredible content for online business owners :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Betterfuturegary
    United States13 days ago
  • Every Episode Delivers an Infusion of Actionable Ideas

    I’ve been listening to Pat on and off since 2012. Without fail every episode always stimulates new ideas, inspiration, and curiousity, plus of course, helpful action steps to grow my online business. And it’s always a relief to hear from someone who is so ethical and kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goodwulff
    United States2 months ago
  • The Real Mechanics of Instagram Growth

    This conversation cuts through the surface-level advice and gets to what actually drives momentum. Growth follows clarity, relevance, and the ability to create value people feel, not just consume. Brock and Pat bring a grounded, strategic lens that helps listeners stop chasing the algorithm and start building real signal. A sharp, practical listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • The Real Decision Happens Before the Outcome

    This episode draws a clean line between those who win and those who quietly opt out, not through hype, but through commitment. You made it clear that the outcome in 2026 is decided long before results show up, in the daily willingness to stay in the game when momentum is missing. Direct, grounding, and deeply encouraging. Exactly the reminder serious builders need right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • When Conversion Comes From Care

    What landed for me here is that the highest-converting challenges don’t feel like marketing at all, they feel like momentum. When the structure respects people’s time, psychology, and desire for real progress, trust is built naturally… and conversion simply follows. That’s thoughtful leadership in action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anum — The Platinum CEO
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate authentic stories and real-world experiments from guests.
The discussions cut through hype with practical, signal-driven advice.
Great actionable ideas with ethical growth and mentor-like guidance.
Some episodes feel overly promotional due to sponsor reads.
Consistent, high-value content that motivates action.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#194
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#114
Indonesia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#176
Switzerland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#216
Ireland/Business
Apple Podcasts
#226
South Korea/Business

Talking Points

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SPI 923: Short-Form Video Case Studies (From Challenge Participants!)
Q: What ongoing strategies do Pat and guests discuss for maintaining momentum after the initial surge?
Continuing to post consistently, leveraging milestones, encouraging audience participation, and adapting formats while staying true to the creator's voice.
SPI 923: Short-Form Video Case Studies (From Challenge Participants!)
Q: How did Adam decide to start the 30-day challenge, and what was the surprising result?
He chose a daily, methodical process to document building a massive castle, which led to extraordinary view counts and a steep follower growth, especially on Instagram.
SPI 923: Short-Form Video Case Studies (From Challenge Participants!)
Q: What was the main takeaway from Karen about the challenge structure and its impact on her content?
The structured approach helped them focus on specific formats (gluten-free recipes) and provided a clear path, which increased confidence and growth.
SPI 924: Unexpected Wins From Our Short-Form Challenge
Q: What impact did the challenge have on your perspective of whether you have a business?
The host emphasizes that content creation itself can be a business-building activity; the key is consistency, audience building, and monetizable opportunities like collaborations and services that arise from engagement.
SPI 924: Unexpected Wins From Our Short-Form Challenge
Q: What changed in your process to improve rhythm and reduce production time?
Virginia switched to a voiceover approach, stopped over-scripting, used AI captions, and relied on quick edits from familiar apps, which kept posting cadence steady and improved efficiency.

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- The show focuses on building online businesses, audience development, and content strategies through a creator-centric lens. Episodes frequently explore community building, turning audiences into loyal fans, and monetization without sacrificing authenticity. Practical frameworks, case studies, and live experiments are common, with recurring emphasis on starting with a core platform, delivering real value, and using storytelling to connect with followers. A notable strength is its hands-on approach to growth, including live events, partnerships, and modern creator tools, making it a reliable resource for entrepreneurs, marketers, and creators seeking repeatable, ethical growth.

- Noteworthy is the emphasis on superfans, community-led monet... more

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