#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 who's listening on the other end. But where do you start? Listening in on today's episode to get a leg up would help! I'll first share the mindset shift I had when I turned 40. This is a big one because it freed me up to go all-in on my Pokémon content when people were making fun of me. Billions of views later, I never want to go back to trying to please everyone. I'll also discuss the importance of live-streaming and in-person events for building relatability, how I turn failures into wins, how I became a New York Times bestselling author, and why I study K-pop groups for next-level marketing ideas. Thank you for tuning in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session934. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are Huge Sales Pages Worth It or Just Too Much?
12/06/2026 | 11 mins.
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 sell your first products? Instead, what's the shortest sales page you can get away with? And also, how much is too much copy? Join me, Liz Wilcox, for this second session of AskLiz to find out! Today, I'm breaking down the exact scenarios when minimal sales pages can work wonders for you. I'll also explain why and when you'll want to put in the extra effort and write more copy to uplevel your conversions. From getting the job done in under four hundred words to brushing up against short-story territory, I’ve got you covered! So listen in and let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox to have your questions answered in an upcoming episode. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al002.
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SPI 933: When Automation Does & Does Not Make Sense
10/06/2026 | 31 mins.
#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 hiring trap destroying brands left and right! Over the years, I've seen and fallen for the dark side of delegating everything. That's why you should join me for this session to learn about common pitfalls to avoid as you begin to scale! I'll share the duties you should definitely automate or delegate as soon as possible. But more importantly, I'll walk you through my Human Scale Matrix to uncover the tasks your business thrives on. You should never hand these over to anyone else, so tune in to get this vital framework! Don't miss this episode because scaling isn't about removing yourself from your business. It's about removing yourself from the right parts of your business while doubling down on the parts that only you can do! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session933. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Niching Down Overrated in 2026? (Welcome to AskLiz!)
05/06/2026 | 11 mins.
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. Right now, it's tried-and-true advice versus generalists hoping to hit it out of the park with a compelling enough offer. So what's the right move for your brand? I'm your host and SPI Community Director, Liz Wilcox, and we're tackling this question in this very first episode of AskLiz! We're launching these bite-sized sessions to help you on your journey in entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, personal development, and everything in between. Today's niching down question is the perfect place to start. Please tune in because clarity beats cleverness every time, and this makes all the difference if you're growing a brand from scratch! And if you'd like your question answered, let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al001. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SPI 932: How to Get Shares and Word of Mouth Growth
03/06/2026 | 27 mins.
#932 In a world of AI, ads, and algorithms, word-of-mouth marketing is the ultimate tool to wield on your path to success. So, how do you get your audience to share and recommend your stuff? Listen in on this session because, if you do a few key things right, word-of-mouth growth will follow. Actually, that's crucial. Your job isn't to game the system and trick people into clicking the share button. But if you focus on the five content principles I discuss today, you'll unlock the best free marketing there is! Don't underestimate this! For instance, you'll hear how I can trace more than $100,000 in sales back to a single SPI Community member recommending my products. Word-of-mouth is also behind the biggest successes I've had with Deep Pocket Monster on YouTube and my Card Party live event. So join me for this essential episode to leverage the most trusted and targeted form of marketing! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session932. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
About The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
About The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
About The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
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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