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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September 14, 2016

SPI 231: Attorney Roundtable: Money and Legal Considerations for Starting Out

Pat Flynn

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.
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September 7, 2016

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

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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…
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August 31, 2016

SPI 229: Tips for Building a Simple and Effective Website and Brand with Jess Catorc

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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.
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SPI 228: Taking Care of Yourself as an Entrepreneur with Jeff McMahon

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Joining me today is my own virtual trainer, Jeff McMahon, with advice for getting active and setting your own fitness goals.
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August 17, 2016

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

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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…
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SPI 226: Defeating the “Curse of Knowledge” and How Jason Brown Built His Successful Online Business

Pat Flynn

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August 3, 2016

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

Pat Flynn

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…
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July 27, 2016

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

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My guest today is Hack Learning’s Mark Barnes, an educator and author who wants to transform how we teach.
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SPI 223: Over the Shoulder—How John Lee Dumas Launched a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Pat Flynn

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.
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SPI 222: The Right Products at the Right Price Point with Ramit Sethi

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Ramit Sethi is back, with more insights on designing the perfect online product at the ideal price point for your audience.
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