The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

#820 As you're giving out your knowledge online, does the presentation around it reflect the value you're offering? This is important because the "gift wrapping" around your content can help you level up fast. On YouTube, for instance, we often hear that the title and thumbnail are vital for your success. It's so important that I even hired a thumbnail guy, Jonathan Sippel, for Deep Pocket Monster...

#819 We talk a lot about resisting distractions, and for good reason. Training your focus is vital in entrepreneurship! That said, I know a lot of us have or want kids. Well, one of the best traits to develop as a parent is being interruptible for your family. This is coming straight from Jon Acuff, author of How Teens Win . I sat down with Jon for a fantastic in-person chat all about understandin...

#818 I did it this time. I finally cracked the code on Shorts and boiled my approach down to a simple formula. A month after starting from scratch, I'm only putting in fifteen minutes of work per day and getting millions of views! With a fresh understanding of what viewers want, my results are huge! In fact, I already have over 100K subscribers and am eligible for monetization on YouTube. You know...

#817 The easier you make it for readers to unsubscribe, the more effective your emails will be! Because this is counterintuitive, many of us land in people's spam folders without knowing it. But here's the good news—a joint announcement from Google and Yahoo has shed light on the best practices that get our emails in front of more people. Join me and my expert guest, MV Braverman of Inbox Welcome,...

#816 There are billionaires who are unhappy and die with regret. There are also people who waste their time and never take advantage of the opportunities in front of them. So, what does it mean to live a full life? Today, I want to share something I've never talked about before. This is something that really brought home the importance of finding meaning and focusing on the things that matter. It...

#815 This may shock you, but our most popular episode isn't one of my interviews with famous guests like Tim Ferris or Gary Vanerchuck. It's actually session 122 with Shane and Jocelyn Sams, two teachers turned millionaire entrepreneurs! In today's episode, I'm excited to have Shane back on the show to learn about the next step in this incredible journey. He shares a peek at his first book, Earn M...

#814 Are you doing brave work and does it make you proud of yourself? Were you to start over, would you do things the same way now? If you're anything like me, asking these questions can lead to some uncomfortable realizations. That said, the answers you come to can propel you into the next chapter of your life! Today's episode might be the push you need to start doing something that lights you up...

#813 You don't have to be an expert to start helping others. In fact, being just one step in front of your target audience is often enough to build a successful business. The key, however, is niching down enough to take advantage of your unique combination of skills! My guest, Kourt from The Station Bakery, is a perfect example of someone carving out her space online. She helps her audience of hom...

#812 A lot of people are sick of how social media platforms are doing everything to get us hooked on their content. Many, like my friend Tommy, are quitting the internet to take back control of their time and attention. But what do you do if you need to be online for your business? Today, I share my quick tips for managing the information overload we're subjected to. This episode is especially val...

#811 The way podcasting connects me with entrepreneurs in niches I know nothing about is so powerful. I'm lucky because that's a great way to get inspired and learn about strategies I haven't tried. Today's episode is a perfect opportunity to do just that! My guest is Becky Rapinchuk from Clean Mama. She helps her followers declutter their homes and establish effective cleaning routines. Becky's b...

#810 If you're looking for a shortcut to get your content in front of more people, this is it. The best part is you can apply the strategy I share today on any platform to boost your views, likes, or engagement of any kind. I wanted to record this quick solo episode because I'm getting massive results after studying outliers from other people online. I'm referring to content that gets a big spike...

#809 What was going on in your life that brought you here today? That's the kind of question you should ask your clients to understand them better. Once that happens, you'll speak their language in your marketing, serve more people, and get next-level conversion rates! Today's guest, Abi Prendergast, will share how to uncover the words and phrases that compel people to open your emails, buy your c...

#808 You have to choose. Like most people, you can give up control of your time and attention to others. That's the default in today's world, but it's unlikely to put you on a path toward your goals. To succeed, you must make a different decision. You have to resist the things that break your focus and take control of your life. You have to be indistractable ! This roundtable with author Nir Eyal...

#807 If we want to stay relevant as online creators, we have to keep reinventing ourselves! But how do we track the most effective tactics and strategies as they come and go? With limited time on our hands, where should we invest our attention? My incredible guest, Eric Siu of Single Grain, is the perfect person to deliver insights on where things are going. He is a prolific entrepreneur, marketer...

#806 "If you build it, they will come." You've heard it a lot, but don't apply this movie quote to your online business. Instead, gather as big an audience as possible around your mission before launching anything! Of course, I know you're saying this is easier said than done. So, what are the actual steps you can take to build up your following if you're starting from scratch? Listen in on today'...

#805 Even if you're working solo, going from freelancer to business owner is a powerful mindset shift you can make right now. In fact, just seeing yourself in this new light is enough to unlock opportunities and allow you to charge more for the services you're offering! Today's guest, Hope Trory, is the perfect example of someone who has leveraged this perspective trick to level up. Like me, she h...

#804 If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room. Going at it alone is also not ideal for most entrepreneurs. That's why joining the right community in your space can be such a boost to your business! We're marking four years of SPI Pro today, but this session is not a plea for you to join our communities. Instead, I want to motivate you to seek out whatever people or group...

#803 "Just be yourself!" People dole out this kind of advice as if being on camera is the easiest thing in the world. But if you've ever been a guest on someone's podcast or had the chance to appear on TV, you understand how nerve-wracking these situations can be. So, how do you put your best foot forward and show up on another person's platform with confidence? To help us, I have Kim Rittberg joi...

#802 The creator economy is bigger than ever but also more complex than it used to be. That said, this ConvertKit update is the perfect example of a brand continuing to evolve and keep up with out needs. As a long-time user and advisor for the company, I'm excited to see what's next! You might have heard, but ConvertKit is rebranding to Kit. This is more than just a name change, though. They're la...

#801 With data showing there are over four million podcasts out there, does it still make sense to start your own show? Well, it also turns out there are only about four hundred thousand podcasts regularly publishing new episodes. If you niche down, there might be no one talking about the topic you'd like to cover! So how do you launch a show around your interests and attract an audience of engage...

#800 People know me for the online business advice, but I don't often talk about what happens at home. That said, balancing work and family life is crucial for sustainable success as an entrepreneur. For this milestone episode, I want to offer a glimpse at the Flynn household and my role as a father and husband. Like me, I know many in the Smart Passive Income Podcast audience are parents. That's...

#799 Is it possible to build a business while working a traditional job? How do you know when it's time to go all-in on your side gig, and what are the things to consider before taking the leap? Also, what about growing a brand that complements your full-time work? These are the questions we explore in today's episode. My guest, Eric Chou of Network Automation Nerds, is a leader in his highly tech...

#798 Being on camera is like many other things people shy away from. We don't like public speaking until we practice and improve. Some of us don't even like the sound of our voice on recordings until we get used to hearing it. So, how do you develop your on-camera presence and use it to grow your business? Today's special guest will answer this question. Elise Baughman is the voice actor behind Dr...

#797 It's one thing to come up with an idea for a business, but following through on your vision is another thing altogether. Today, I'm happy to introduce you to someone who has done just that. I met Dr. Yishan Xu in 2019 and she has since published almost two hundred episodes of her Deep Into Sleep podcast. Today, we discuss the pros and cons of running a bilingual business like hers, and how op...

#796 The legal ins and outs of running a business are a mystery to most beginner entrepreneurs. Fearing a huge bill, we don't reach out to a professional who could help protect us from the start. But here's the thing. Doing damage control is always more expensive than being proactive! So where can you get legal advice for your business? Also, as online creators, can we find and use contract templa...