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    • Pat FlynnMeet the man who started it all and discover his founder’s story.
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      Hear how Pat's story has inspired him to help others start and grow a business.

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    • Affiliate MarketingLearn the methods to making money while you sleep.
    • Book PublishingDiscover what it takes to publish a book you can be proud of.
    • Business DevelopmentEducate yourself on the make-or-break dynamics of business.
    • Digital MarketingRead up on the concepts of digital marketing, SEO, and promotion.
    • Email MarketingLearn how to build, nurture, and grow your #1 asset: your list.
    • Online CoursesSchool yourself on the why, how, and what of online course creation.
    • Personal DevelopmentExplore tested strategies for personal growth in your entrepreneurial journey.
    • PodcastingLearn how to harness the popularity of podcasting to power your brand.
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    • Flops
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      See Pat Flynn's upcoming speaking schedule and connect with him in person.

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      Click & Convert

      Learn how headline and subject writing can help you increase your reach.

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      COVID-19 Resources

      The COVID-19 pandemic is creating uncertainty. Use our free resources to help maintain your business.

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      Featured Webinar:

      Learn Podcasting

      The next free Podcasting the Smart Way webinar is live on May 27 at 12:00 PM Pacific.

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    • Featured Book:

      Superfans

      Pat Flynn's latest book will teach you why building superfans is the best way to stand out, grow your tribe, and build a successful business.

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      Circle

      Circle, the engine behind SPI Pro, is an easy-to-customize platform for community building.

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      Power-Up Podcasting

      The course of choice by online entrepreneurs who want the proven step-by-step playbook to launching a successful podcast.

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Wherever you're going on your entrepreneurial journey, we're here to help you get there.

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What is SPI?

SPI is a one-stop shop for content, training, and resources on building a successful and thriving online business.

Every blog post, guide, video, podcast episode and course is designed with one thing in mind – to help entrepreneurs develop themselves and grow their online business.

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Cutting edge content for online entrepreneurs

On the SPI blog, you’ll find in-depth guides, how-tos, success stories, interviews, reviews, special announcements, promotions, and much more, all designed to help you succeed.

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5 Tips to Turn Your Side-Hustle Podcast Into a Profitable Business

In this guest post by Heather Osgood of True Native Media, learn the 5 steps to take your podcast from hobby to bona fide money maker.

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Business Development

The Most Important Metric for Your Membership Community

How do you know if your membership community is succeeding? Here's how to get started tracking the right metrics for your community.

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Marketing

The Business Owner's Guide to Twitter

… or, “Why SPI is Joining Twitter.” Here's how we're using Twitter to grow the SPI brand, and how you could do the same for your business.

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Podcasting

Say Hello to Flops: A Podcast about Failure

Learn about the vision and the process behind the making of SPI Media's newest podcast.

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How to make better decisions.

Business Development

How to Make Better Decisions When You Call the Shots

As an entrepreneur it's up to you to be “Decider in Chief” of your company. A strategic framework can help you make better decisions.

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Podcasting

Podcasting Roundup: The Reply All Fiasco & 4 New Shows to Peep

Here are four more podcasts we think you should check out, and a recap of the thorny Reply All situation that's rocked the podcasting world.

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Email Marketing

ConvertKit Review 2021

Want to know if ConvertKit is the right email service provider for your business? Read our comprehensive ConvertKit review.

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Business Development

Five Tips to Ruin Your Membership Community

Here are five pitfalls to avoid—plus five things to do instead if you want to create a thriving community.

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Business Development

4 Problem-Solving Reasons to Develop Core Values for Your Business

Core values aren't just a marketing gimmick—they're powerful problem-solving tools for your business

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Insightful conversations with online business pros, industry experts, and more

Our shows:

  • Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn

  • AskPat 2.0

  • Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn

Smart Passive Income Podcast with Pat Flynn

Weekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.

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Latest Episodes:

  • April 23, 2021

    SPI 478: When I Was a Newbie, This Helped More Than Anything

  • April 21, 2021

    SPI 477: How to Launch and Manage a Successful Membership Community with Stu McLaren

  • April 16, 2021

    SPI 476: What I Finally Realized That Mattered So Much

  • April 14, 2021

    SPI 475: Michael Hyatt's New Book, Win at Work and Succeed at Life

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  • AskPat 2.0

AskPat 2.0

A weekly coaching call on online business, blogging, marketing, and lifestyle design.

Apply for an AskPat Coaching Call! You’ll be asked a series of questions about your business and will be given the opportunity to make a 30-second audio pitch for your question. See the full submission guidelines. And read the AskPat Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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Latest Episodes:

  • April 22, 2021

    AP 1166: How Do I Build My Team, Expand My Brand, and Connect with More People?

  • April 15, 2021

    AP 1165: How Do I Nail My Messaging and Positioning to Get More Clients and Make More Money?

  • April 8, 2021

    AP 1164: I'm Working SO Many Hours to Run My Business, What Should I Do?

  • April 1, 2021

    AP 1163: How Do I Launch My Flagship Course and Earn More Doing Less Work?

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We host some of the smartest minds in business:

Tim Ferriss

Author , podcaster, and perpetual experimenter

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Ramit Sethi

Finance expert and author

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Chalene Johnson

Motivational speaker, health expert, and podcaster

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Michael Hyatt

Productivity and leadership coach, author

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Amy Porterfield

Online marketing expert and podcaster

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Gary Vaynerchuk

Investor, entrepreneur, and media expert

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Courses

Premium courses to help you master the online business strategies and skills you need to thrive.

  • Power-Up Podcasting 2.0
  • Start From Scratch
  • 1-2-3 Affiliate Marketing
  • Amp’d Up Podcasting
  • Build Your Own Brand Free
  • Email Marketing Magic
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Power-Up Podcasting 2.0

Create, launch, and market a podcast that grows your income and impact online. Step-by-step setup, and how to get found too (even on launch day). Thousands of students have enjoyed this course. Now it’s your turn!

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by Pat Flynn

$799
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Start From Scratch

Learn how to find a winning business idea and land your first customer.

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by Pat Flynn

$199
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1-2-3 Affiliate Marketing

A 3-Step System to Learn How to Generate an Income Online by Recommending Products and Services That Already Exist in Your Marketplace.

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by Pat Flynn

$599
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Amp’d Up Podcasting

Automate, Market, & Profit So You Can Get Time Back, Grow Your Listenership, & Earn More

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by Pat Flynn

$999
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Build Your Own Brand Free

A Free 5-Day Challenge to Help You Build a Brand and Website You Can Be Proud Of

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by Pat Flynn

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Email Marketing Magic

Grow your list, make more money, and automate like magic with this course on establishing an email marketing program.

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by Pat Flynn

$499
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Our private community for online business owners

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The fastest way to learn something is from others who have been there and done that. We built SPI Pro to be a safe space for online business owners to connect with, learn from, and support one another.

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Join a mastermind

Every quarter, we help match SPI Pro members into small, curated mastermind groups based on their business focus and needs.

Vetted Members

This is a place for serious, committed entrepreneurs. We screen every applicant to ensure that this is a place where you can connect with other high-quality business owners.

Special Deals and Discounts

SPI Pro members get our absolute best pricing on courses, workshops, and even access to special pricing from some of our partners.

Live Events

We host live events on a weekly basis. These feature subject matter experts, members of the community, and other meetups just for fun and networking.

Access and Support

Inside SPI Pro, you'll have access and support from the entire SPI team, including monthly challenges and AMAs hosted by Pat.

Exclusive Content

Besides our live events, SPI Pro members get complimentary access to Premium feeds and content from the SPI Podcasts, behind-the-scenes looks at how we're building our business, and more.

Don’t take our word for it…

I love SPI Pro, it’s my go to community every morning and at the end of the day. It’s an inclusive, safe space, to ask any questions about growing my online business."

SPI Pro is by far the best business community I've been a part of, from the masterminds to the workshops and monthly expert Q&As. Being a member has helped me focus on what I need to do to move my business forward."

SPI Pro is one of the best investments I've made in my business because it helps me to grow professionally and personally—which enables me to help others!

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workshops

Get Hands On with Pat at an Upcoming Workshop

  • Click and Convert Workshop
  • Pricing For Profit
  • Video Podcasting Playbook
  • Productivity With Purpose
  • Podcast Advertising Made Easy
  • Traffic Booster Workshop
  • Making Of a Membership Community Free
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Click and Convert Workshop

Learn to capture attention, increase engagement, and grow your business with this workshop from Pat Flynn and guest expert Darrell Vesterfelt.

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by Pat Flynn

$99
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Pricing For Profit

A pro workshop to help you learn and apply smart pricing methods to optimize your profit and grow a healthy and sustainable business.

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by Matt Gartland

$99
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Video Podcasting Playbook

This pro workshop will help you to effortlessly turn your podcast into engaging video content that grows your audience and influence.

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by Pat Flynn

$99
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Productivity With Purpose

This workshop helps you get the right things done and bring balance to your life and work.

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by Pat Flynn

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Podcast Advertising Made Easy

This workshop teaches you how to find great podcast sponsors, write compelling ads, and create fair contracts that protect your work.

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by Pat Flynn

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Traffic Booster Workshop

Learn to increase your exposure and grow your business without paying for ads with this 90-minute workshop from Pat Flynn. Learn strategies you can immediately put into action.

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Making Of a Membership Community Free

This free workshop walks you through the process of launching a membership community.

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by Pat Flynn

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  • Click and Convert Workshop
  • Pricing For Profit
  • Video Podcasting Playbook
  • Productivity With Purpose
  • Podcast Advertising Made Easy
  • Traffic Booster Workshop
  • Making Of a Membership Community Free

Your audience is distracted. Learn to get their attention.

Click and Convert will teach you how to write titles, headlines, and subject lines that get clicked, increase your impact, and help scale your business faster.

Don’t set your prices based on guesswork. Learn a smart system optimized for profit.

Pricing for Profit covers a gamut of valuable pricing wisdom and examples. This smart approach to pricing will help you drive sales, generate revenue, and make a healthy profit in your business.

Video podcasting is growing in popularity. Lead the trend and grow your audience with this new workshop.

In Video Podcasting Playbook, I will show you how to make the transition from audio to video for your podcast and share the strategies, tips, and techniques you can use to create a video podcast and promote it.

Does your to-do list feel overwhelming? Learn to focus on what matters.

In Productivity with Purpose, I will teach you specific strategies, tactics and tools you can use, as an entrepreneur, to stay focused and get things done, even when you're strapped for time.

Your podcast could (and should) be making money.

Podcast Advertising Made Easy will teach you the ins and outs of making deals with sponsors, crafting winning ads that compel listeners to take action, and making money through podcasting.

Your people are online. They just haven’t found you yet.

Traffic Booster will teach you proven, time-tested ways to get traffic without paying for ads so you can start building your email list, growing your audience, and grow your business.

This free workshop walks you through the process of launching a membership community.

I was joined by a few key SPI team members, including COO Matt Gartland, to share our strategy and successes, (plus a few things we wished we would have done differently). The response to the live workshop was incredible—and you can get the replay for free.

Now you can use it as a tool to help you build a successful membership community for your business.

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Free guides for online business essentials

Our in-depth guides teach you the fundamental concepts, strategies, and principles you need to succeed online.
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The Success Mindset for Entrepreneurs

Pat Flynn

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How to Create and Sell Online Courses

Pat Flynn

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Ethical Affiliate Marketing

Pat Flynn

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Email Marketing Essentials

Pat Flynn

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Branding Basics for Beginners

Pat Flynn

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Business Fundamentals for Beginners

Matthew Gartland

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Ethical Affiliate Marketing

Pat Flynn

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How to Start and Grow a Podcast

Pat Flynn

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How to Write and Publish Your Book

Pat Flynn & Janna Maron

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Tools

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The most successful professionals in any industry use the best tools. Here are the ones we use, like, and trust
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Buzzsprout

We love Buzzsprout for its ease of use, product-centric ethos, care for podcasters, and concentration on the fundamental features that actually matter.

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ConvertKit

ConvertKit is our go-to email marketing platform because it has been thoughtfully built to the exact needs of creators building online businesses.

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Teachable

All of our online courses are housed on Teachable because they make it so darn simple to configure content, manage settings, and sell to students.

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Circle

Circle, the power behind SPI Pro, is the modern community platform for creators—and the easiest way to set up a premium community experience.

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The SPI community of like-minded entrepreneurs comes together and comes alive most through our email subscription. We’d love to have you join if you haven’t already. It's forever free, filled with exclusive content, and always optional.

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SPI helped me zero in on my niche and grow my audience

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Turn my workflow from unorganized to a streamlined content calendar

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Started a podcast and created online platform

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Launched first podcast

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400% channel growth in 2020

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Took podcasting skills and network to another level

SPI was founded by Pat Flynn as a personal blog back in 2008. Since then, it has grown into a dynamic, media-based education and training company. Our team members are the real heroes that make everything possible here at SPI.

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