The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

#951 When I took over SPI, Pat told me that one of the secrets to his success was staying curious. And that's actually a great approach to entrepreneurship! With "play" as my word of the year for 2026, curiosity keeps things interesting. But it does a lot more than that when you use it to fuel business experimentation. Like, $500,000 more, as you'll hear in today's awesome session with Sam Vander Wielen! She's built an incredible brand around her legal expertise and is now the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to protect their businesses. Sam not only shares essential insights on setting up your business for legal peace of mind, but also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how webinars are transforming her launches! You definitely don't want to miss this one if you're anything like me. Because y'all, someone was already threatening to sue us within the first two months of me buying SPI! So listen in and sign up for Sam's free webinar to avoid these risks yourself! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session951.
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MM #002 Have you ever crunched the numbers on a traditional job and realized it would never get you to the lifestyle you want? Like, sometimes the math just ain't mathing. If you're like many of us, that's how you found your way to online entrepreneurship! But how do you go from a dream of building your own thing to "making it" for real? To explore this question, I knew my friend Nadalie Bardo would have to join me. She's just the best! Nadalie has absolutely been one of the most consistent and resilient people I've met in the online business space over the last ten years, even though it hasn't always been smooth sailing for her! Today, you'll learn more about Nadalie's journey from a PR job to becoming the go-to Pinterest marketing expert. She'll share her incredible insights on creating your first products and building a business around your desired lifestyle. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/mm002.
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Al #019 If you lean into having fun running your business, you'll see results. That's why "playful" has been my word of the year for 2026. And maybe one of the best examples of how I've applied this mindset is my Christmas in July sale. While this is something I do every year over on LizWilcox.com, I knew I wanted to try something new and different this time around. And it all started with a waitlist, which is the part people ask me about the most. If you listen in on today's session, you'll hear how limiting access to this flash sale actually helped me reach my goals faster. In fact, the bulk of the purchases I was looking for came in before the sale itself even went live! So join me for this episode to get in on the fun and make more sales. And please keep sending your business questions in at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al019.
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#950 Right now, you likely have the smallest audience you'll ever have. And while I hope you're constantly getting more followers, ask yourself: Why are you starting your business with a product that needs lots of customers to be successful? Run the numbers. Unless you're getting thousands of sales, a $10 ebook or $50 course won't change your life. That's why you have to listen in on today's incredible session with my friend John Meese! No joke. If you're tired of working for scraps despite being an expert with plenty of value to offer, you need to get into group coaching! John will tell you all about it and hook you up with amazing strategies to have you booked and busy fast! And the best part is you don't need a big audience to get going. In fact, John's clients frequently earn over $10K with only five students enrolled in their programs. Tune in to start! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session950.
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Most entrepreneurship advice assumes you already have clarity around what you want to pursue. But that's not the starting point for most people. Like many, you might get stuck before you even find a business idea that excites you. That's why I knew I had to talk to Ryan Soper-Powell as soon as possible. And it turns out that this conversation is the perfect way to kick off my new Monday Members series! You see, Ryan is debating whether the SPI Community is worth it for him anymore. His business isn't where he wants it to be, despite being in mastermind groups for years and building valuable connections. And I'm not here to change his mind! Ryan and I have an open and honest chat about what is and isn't working for him. We dive into his business and what SPI can do to support him, and come up with some valuable ideas. If you've been spinning your wheels without getting anywhere, tune in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/mm001.
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