Summary: Pat Flynn is one of the best internet marketers on the planet. He converted a basic blog into passive income after getting fired from his day job. He started the Smart Passive Income empire with a phenomenal podcast, blog, online videos; launches niche website for fun, and has a best selling book. Unlike many internet entrepreneurs, he doesn't just teach you about how to make money online, he shows you his monthly income — last month he made $58,412.33 online. He doesn't sleep — this guy is a machine. I talked to him via Skype from his home office in sunny San Diego, CA, about how get got started and where he's going. Be sure to get a pen and a pad, his story is jam-packed with ideas and tips to grow your business. Interview with Pat Flynn Sponsored by: Hanley's Foods — Louisiana-inspired, natural, fresh foods. Audio-Technica ATR2100USB (microphone mention, Pat's affiliate link) Where did you grow up? (3:30) "Meet as many people as you can, it's the connections you make that make you more successful." Climbing the corporate ladder, life is going good (7:00) Got fired (7:20) "Working for someone is like you're a chess piece in someone else's game. You need to create the game yourself." Preparing for the LEED exam (9:25) Internet Business Mastery (podcast reference) Smart Passive Income Podcast (Pat's podcast) Online business growing legs (17:00) Pat's Monthly Income Reports (webpage mention) What was the transition to work on your online business full time? (21:30) "The business is 95% automated." "Don't forget what it is you are working for." What does your schedule look like? (27:25) Crunch time (31:25) "I typically sleep about 6 hours a day." Tim Ferriss — Relax Like A Pro: 5 Steps to Hacking Your Sleep (website mention) GreenExamAcademy.com (website mention) What's next for the Smart Passive Income empire? (35:35) Niche Site Dual 2.0 (webpage mention) What's your formula for taking on a big project? (38:00) "If fear is involved, it's something I feel is worth doing." "Discover what you want to do, find the people who are good at it and learn from them." What do you like to do outside the office? (43:45) "It's all about the kids right now." What’s a book, a song, and a quote that you love? (46:51) Book: Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath & Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely Song: Get Lucky — Daft Punk (video) Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't — you're right.” — Henry Ford What’s next and where can people find you? (50:19) PatFlynn.me/LetGo (his best selling book on Amazon) Check out Pat at: Website: SmartPassiveIncome.com Website: PatFlynn.me Podcast: Smart Passive Income Podcast on iTunes Twitter: @PatFlynn Play the interview The DOcast is a podcast of interviews from amazing entrepreneurs who are doing the unthinkable. With topics on how they got started, where they’re going, and how you can learn from them. Subscribe at: - iTunes (please support the show by leaving a 5 star review) - YouTube - Stitcher Radio - The blog (in-which you'll get more) DO it big.
