The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Episodes
SPI 724: The Bigger You Get... The Harder You Question
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#724 Finding success as a creator isn't all great. In fact, popularity can actually move you away from the special sauce that made your content stand ...
SPI 723: Behind the Scenes with Entrepreneur and Podcaster Shawn Stevenson
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#723 What are the kinds of things you tell yourself? In business, health, and relationships, our thoughts are what drive us to succeed or fail. The wa...
SPI 722: Just... Why.
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#722 This one question is the creativity hack we've been trained out of as adults. It's the key to uncovering amazing knowledge and stories. Kids ask ...
SPI 721: How to Build a Brand the Smart Way with Susie from Hey Grill, Hey
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#721 Finding an underserved audience and providing valuable free content is one of the quickest ways to build a massive brand online. But how do you t...
SPI 720: I Swore I Wasn’t Going to Do It, but Then I Did.
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#720 I didn't want to, but people I trust made me do something I otherwise would have never done. I won't keep you guessing—this is all about watchi...
SPI 719: Automating Some of Life to Make the Other Parts Even Better with Leo Babauta
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#719 Today's guest is one of the first bloggers I followed when I started my online business journey. His content has been absolutely instrumental for...
SPI 718: The Up-and-Comers
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#718 The strategy I share today will help you at any level, no matter what niche you're in. There's another bonus—this tactic also makes the world a...
SPI 717: Making Money in an Economy that Hates You with Chris Guillebeau
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#717 You can't know which of your ideas will take off before you try some of them. That's why taking asymmetrical risks, where the potential upside is...
SPI 716: The Moment I Knew Podcasting Was Going to Change My Life
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#716 I bought the equipment to start a podcast in 2008—but I was scared. In fact, putting my voice out there was so frightening that I didn't publis...
SPI 715: Behind the Scenes of Landing a TEDx Talk with Julie DeLucca-Collins
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#715 Confidence is the action you take in the face of fear and uncertainty. If you're building a business, playing it safe can only get you so far. In...
SPI 714: My High-Risk Scare (And What I’m Doing about It)
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#714 I'm very disappointed in myself. You see, these last few years, I've achieved a lot with SPI and Deep Pocket Monster, my Pokémon YouTube channel...
SPI 713: The Most Inspirational Business Story Ever with Deanna Cooper Gillingham
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#713 Hustle culture has tricked many of us into sacrificing our personal lives for financial success. But does building a brand have to be difficult? ...
SPI 712: The Creator Economy Middle-Class—Roundtable with Jason Feifer, Terry Rice, and Matt Gartland
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#712 Many of the highest performers, the people we often try to emulate, are actually miserable. You see, there are trade-offs in chasing extraordinar...
SPI 711: A Hidden Revenue Source for People who Have Clients with Chase Buckner
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#711 Running a service-based business is something we don't often talk about here. Our focus is usually on passive income streams that can scale and c...
SPI 710: Jazzed
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#710 Hot take—the true mark of creators with a serve-first mindset is the excitement they feel when someone they've helped gets a win! If we're not ...
SPI 709: What Most People Aren’t Doing That You Should
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#709 The power of in-person events is like nothing else we can offer an audience. So why do we often let fear and doubt stop us from bringing our peop...
SPI 708: Do You Know What’s Happening?
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#708 I'm challenging you with a simple but very important question—do you know what's happening? When people are on your landing page or going throu...
SPI 707: How to Skip the Build Phase and Buy an Existing Website with Jared Bauman
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#707 Starting a niche website is one of the best ways to generate income online. That said, it can often take months or years to get the results you w...
SPI 706: Who Wants Recognition?
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#706 I'm calling you out—I bet you're so focused on your own journey that you haven't bothered to notice the small players in your niche doing amazi...
SPI 705: The Keys to Building a 6-Figure Niche Business in 2023-2024
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#705 Too often, creators focus on profit instead of the value they provide. So what is the first step toward building a successful business? It's maki...
SPI 704: Go Live (Yes, You)
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#704 Live streaming is one of the best ways to connect with your audience. It's also probably the fastest route to growing as a communicator. So how d...
SPI 703: How to Legally (and Genuinely) Use Other People's Content in Your Own
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#703 Claiming fair use is not a magic wand you can wave to stop people from suing you. In fact, even if you're in the right, you can still get dragged...
SPI 702: You NEED a “Label Reader” (Trust Me)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#702 Being a creator of any kind can be frustrating. We work hard on something, put it out there, and then… radio silence. The project we've poured ...
SPI 701: How to Profit by Building Software (With NO Coding Experience) with Spencer Haws
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#701 Entrepreneurs without programming knowledge tend to dismiss software-based businesses as too complex. Courses and other digital products are ofte...
SPI 700: 700 Episodes Later...
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#700 Wow, we're celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Smart Passive Income Podcast! That's absolutely ridonkulous! Whether this is the first episode...
SPI 699: Real Business Talk, Tweet by Tweet with Matt Giovanisci
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#699 When your business is optimized, you hit a button, and money happens. That said, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that stop them from reaching th...
SPI 698: Two Weeks Later, and I'm Done.
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#698 Card Party, my three-day live event in the Pokémon space, is over. With half a million dollars at stake, it's hard to believe the fear I felt is...
SPI 697: How to Build a Thriving Community Online with Heather Angel
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#697 The transformational power of online communities is no joke. Still, many entrepreneurs overcomplicate things and drag their feet on launching a m...
SPI 696: The Toxicity of “Agree to Disagree”
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#696 When you agree to disagree with someone, you're just avoiding the issue. But there's a better and more productive way to handle conflict. At SPI,...
SPI 695: The Secrets to Working with Anyone with Michael Bungay Stanier
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#695 You go through a honeymoon phase with every person in your life. Business partners, co-workers, and clients are no exception. Of course, these co...
SPI 694: Two Weeks from Today, It'll Be Done
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#694 What is the experience you create for your audience? How do you imagine people reacting to your products? What do your ideal reviews and testimon...
SPI 693: Inside a Passive Income Print-On-Demand Business with Christina Umerez
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#693 How do you build a side hustle that can replace your job in under a year? How do you go from earning $300 to $12,000 per month online? How do you...
SPI 692: Why So Big?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#692 I always say the riches are in the niches, but that's not what this episode is about. You see, you can still make the mistake of growing too big ...
SPI 691: How to Grow Your Small Business NOW with Donald Miller
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#691 If your business doesn't bring in enough cash, you can't help anyone. So how do you reverse engineer a big economic objective and build a profita...
SPI 690: I Call You to Action
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#690 These two free opportunities we offer at SPI have already served a massive number of entrepreneurs. If you're not taking advantage of them, you'r...
SPI 689: The Best Way to Grow Your Email List — The Creator Network
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#689 Many businesses rely on advertising to reach new audiences. But what if instead of paying for sponsored posts on Facebook or Instagram, you could...
SPI 688: It’s the Same Every Time
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#688 I'm getting those feelings again. Self-doubt, fear of humiliation, questioning why I'm even putting myself through this—and it's been the same ...
SPI 687: What's Going on with John Lee Dumas?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#687 Established podcasters are earning millions of dollars in sponsorships every year. My great friend and guest, John Lee Dumas, is one of them. But...
SPI 686: How to Build Your Business Network with Benjamin Yeh
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#686 Your network is your net worth. That is to say, who you choose to surround yourself with can either support your growth or deplete your energy. S...
SPI 685: Commit First: The Leap to 7 Figures with Sagi Shrieber
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#685 Why is it that most people never reach their goals? You see, we all know about the importance of physical fitness. Mental strength, however, is o...
SPI 684: The Impact of Impact
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#684 Content overload is the new normal, so how do we regain control over what we consume and how we learn? This is such an important topic that I'm w...
SPI 683: A Masterclass on Your Mindset as a Creator with Dr. Corey Wilks, Psy.D.
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#683 Fear is often the biggest thing holding us back. So how do we neutralize its power over us? What can we do to stop it from manifesting as procras...
SPI 682: Short Form Content is a Waste of Time
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#682 If you're trying to build a brand using short-form videos, I'm worried about you. This goes against most of the advice you'll hear, but I'm takin...
SPI 681: Community-Powered Business Growth with Chris and Danielle from Money Ripples
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#681 Without building a community around your brand, you'll be left behind. That's the flag I'm planting in the ground, the line I'm drawing in the sa...
SPI 680: The Dish Rag
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#680 With AI leveling the playing field, just having the information people look for won't help you build a brand. For the modern entrepreneur, standi...
SPI 679: Becoming a Family First Entrepreneur with Steve Chou
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#679 There's a way to conceptualize your work-life balance as a stove with four burners: family, friends, health, and work. To succeed at any one thin...
SPI 678: Buddha Board
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#678 Today's episode is about as Zen as I ever get here on the show. You see, I was trying out my daughter's Buddha Board—a drawing surface meant to...
SPI 677: How Gesche Haas Accidentally Created the Best Community
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#677 Bringing people together and fostering uplifting relationships is one of the most valuable services you can offer. That's why, at SPI, we're all-...
SPI 676: Why This Had to End
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#676 There's something I need to tell you. With over one thousand two hundred episodes published since 2014, AskPat is no more. That's right. I'm endi...
SPI 675: The Two Teachers That Became Millionaires — An Update!
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#675 Over thirteen years in, the most downloaded episode of this podcast is not one featuring famous guests like Tim Ferris, Gary Vaynerchuk, Amy Port...
SPI 674: Tools I'm Using Right Now
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#674 You're such a tool—is what I say to the tools I use because that's what they are! In this session, I share the next-generation software and ser...
SPI 673: Charles Cornell—YouTuber to Course Creator
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#673 Some creators get millions of views on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. That's incredible! But here's the thing—many...
SPI 672: The 3-Second Rule
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#672 There is a big difference between building an audience and building a community. You see, as creators, we can do a lot more than just share our k...
SPI 671: The First Female Firefighter & the Power of a Story with Shelli Varela
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#671 This may come as a surprise, but your story has nothing to do with you. You see, when people hear about your journey, they actually feel the poss...
SPI 670: How to Win Big in a Recession—Roundtable with Jason Feifer and Matt Gartland
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#670 Many people now face the same reality I encountered during the 2008 recession. Freshly laid off from a dream architecture job, I realized that bu...
SPI 669: Antonio Centeno on Mastermind Groups
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#669 If you're trying to expand your knowledge and build business relationships, starting a mastermind is the way to go! But what specific setup can a...
SPI 668: My ChatGPT Story
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#668 I'm always cautious about where I invest my attention. As such, I'm never an early adopter when new trends or tools pop up. And that's been the c...
SPI 667: The State of the Creator Economy
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#667 If you want to stand out online, going the extra mile matters. Even in a crowded space, very few creators have the capacity and know-how to fully...
SPI 666: This Super Bowl Ad Got Me Good
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#666 One thing is clear—lazy content creation won't get you anywhere online today! So how do you grab attention and get audiences to focus? One way ...
SPI 665: How to Measure Your Marketing and Make More Money with Chris Mercer
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#665 The best part about online marketing is that it is fast. Most of the time, you'll either see results right away or not at all. But if your offer ...
SPI 664: The Disaster Grind
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#664 You have to be a disaster before you become the master. I heard this from John Lee Dumas a while ago, but it really helped me get through Februar...
SPI 663: How to Actually Win with Email Marketing with Jason Resnick
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#663 Email marketing is by far the number one way businesses are growing their revenue. It's also much more straightforward than we've been led to bel...
SPI 662: She Caught Me, Then Told Me This
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#662 I didn't think anyone would discover my little trick, but one of our Unstuck newsletter subscribers from Australia totally caught me! She reached...
SPI 661: Understanding The Greatness Mindset with Lewis Howes
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#661 What happens when you finally achieve your goals may surprise you. You see, many people who chase "success" find both the journey and the destina...
SPI 660: RPGs (It’s Not What You Think)
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#660 Today I share an unusual tool for audience growth and engagement that you can have a lot of fun with! RPGs—ridiculous public goals—are someth...
SPI 659: The Perfect Funnel for Community Growth with Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#659 Today's guests have built something absolutely incredible. They run a community of over fourteen thousand members and generate passive income fro...
SPI 658: I Got Hacked.
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#658 This is not good. Not good at all. I was at the dentist's when my phone started blowing up with messages from my team and audience that Deep Pock...
SPI 657: How to Leave Your Job and Start a Business with Amy Porterfield
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#657 Greg has had it with his nine-to-five job! He wants to be his own boss. He wants more free time with his superstar wife, Anna Kendrick. So what i...
SPI 656: Tomorrow I Fly.
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#656 In Hawaii, I am not who you think I am. When my flight lands tomorrow, I become someone else for the first time. What am I talking about? If you'...
SPI 655: How to Build Stories That Sell Big with Dr. J.J. Peterson
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#655 How much is a good story worth? In marketing, it's priceless. It can make the difference between no sales and more sales than you can handle. But...
SPI 654: How to Use the Sneak Attack Method for Podcast Growth with Gillian Tietz
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#654 None of us start out with an army of superfans. In fact, even getting people to give our content a chance on social media is a challenge in the b...
SPI 653: She Retired Her Husband on Podcasting—Sophie Walker and the Journey of Australian Birth Stories
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#653 Starting from nothing and working hard to build a business is relatable. But what happens when you finally "make it?" My returning guest, Sophie ...
SPI 652: I Am Not Gary.
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to other entrepreneurs. But without a behind-the-scenes look, we often lack critical information that...
SPI 651: Top Lessons from Interviewing Billionaires with Jess Larsen
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#651 Connecting with your audience through podcasting can be a game-changing strategy for any brand. As you know, we're already helping many entrepren...
SPI 650: Network Effect.
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#650 Wednesday's chat with Selena Soo for episode 649 was a great reminder of the importance of building business relationships. But there is actually...
SPI 649: Becoming a Super Connector with Selena Soo
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#649 The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely one if we don't take the time to nurture supportive connections. But how do we build a business netwo...
SPI 648: Tiny Thunder.
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#648 Just-in-time learning—only acquiring new information when needed for the job at hand—has been hugely beneficial for me! To help you set the t...
SPI 647: Budgeting & Investing for Business Owners with Jamila Souffrant
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#647 Budgeting is a scary word for a lot of people. We're so used to instant gratification now that putting off the lifestyle we want feels like an im...
SPI 646: The Computer Story.
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#646 All I wanted to do over the holidays was to play video games with my son. It's our tradition. But how I reluctantly ended up paying a stranger $1...
SPI 645: How and When to Hire Help—The Ultimate Guide with Kelly Roach
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
# 645 If your answer is yes to the question I'm about to ask, you have to promise to listen in on this entire episode. I guarantee this conversation w...
SPI 644: Permission, Please.
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#644 What are your goals for 2023? It's well known that New Year's resolutions tend to fall by the wayside at the first hint of adversity. But is ther...
SPI 643: Marketing in 2023—What Should We Focus On with Eric Siu
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#643 My value-packed chat with Eric Siu of the Marketing School podcast is the perfect way to kick off the year. With tips for the top five social pla...
SPI 642: Grateful New Year. Now Stop!
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#642 For this final episode of 2022, I want us to look back and go through a Start, Stop, Continue exercise. With the results of my TikTok challenge s...
SPI 641: Next-Level Audience Growth with Virtual Summits
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#641 Virtual summits are shaping up to be a game-changer for our 2023 marketing efforts! Listen in on this episode because I loop you in on a strategy...
SPI 640: My Tik-Tok Challenge (Results)
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#640 When you consume TikTok, it consumes you. Feel free to quote me on this. If you've been keeping up with my Friday updates, you know about my 30-d...
SPI 639: How Passive Is a Physical Product Business (REALLY) With Jeff Sheldon
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#639 Having your audience along for the ride as you create digital products to serve them is an incredible tool that increases engagement and connecti...
SPI 638: Are YouTube Shorts Helping or Hurting Your Channel?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#638 We need to talk about Shorts. They're like pants, but halfway—just kidding! I'm, of course, referring to YouTube's somewhat confusing answer to...
SPI 637: Becoming an Efficient Entrepreneur with Jason Feifer from Entrepreneur Magazine
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#637 You want to clear up your schedule before starting work on the big project you're passionate about, right? Here's the thing. It's not going to ha...
SPI 636: The Video I Deleted the Moment I Published It
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#636 My 30-day TikTok challenge isn't going great. In fact, my numbers so far are pretty abysmal. Even so, I just decided to delete a video that reall...
SPI 635: Hiring a Team, Building to Sell, and YouTube in 2023 with Sean Cannell
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#635 Could you sell your business? You might not want to, but here's the thing. If your company can be sold, it means you're running it with the best ...
SPI 634: Different Is Better than Better
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#634 What do you do when just making things better is not the answer anymore? You see, our courses at SPI have helped thousands of people find success...
SPI 633: Our BIGGEST Announcement Yet
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#633 This is massive. In fact, it is likely the biggest announcement we've ever made at SPI. You see, this launch might completely change your online ...
SPI 632: The Truth about Short Attention Spans
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#632 There's a huge problem that we have to figure out. If we don't, the time and money we spend creating content will be wasted. So what am I talking...
SPI 631: Brand Deals & Sponsorships for Every Creator with Justin Moore
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#631 How do you craft an irresistible pitch for potential sponsors? The biggest insight is that you should make your pitch them-focused instead of you...
SPI 630: I Challenge YOU...
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#630 Are you leveraging challenges to scale your business? And no, I'm not just talking about challenging yourself. What I'm talking about today is su...
SPI 629: Anti-hustle and How to Build Something Meaningful with Jadah Sellner
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#629 Many new entrepreneurs buy into the myths of hustle culture. They believe that finding success is impossible without working to exhaustion day in...
SPI 628: My TikTok 30-Day Challenge Starts Today
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#628 Commitment is essential if you want to explore new opportunities and see what the results could be. For something to have a chance to do anything...
SPI 627: Uncertainty, Fear, and Doing Meaningful Work With Leo Babauta
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#627 What often stops us from taking action is the story our fear tells us. We’re afraid that other people might laugh at us or judge us. But, when ...
SPI 626: 1% Better
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#626 One thing we all want to do is to hone our skills so we can improve our output. But, with tips and tools coming at us from all sides, how do we t...
SPI 625: Why Going Viral Is Not the Goal with Bob Clagett
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#625 What does being a successful creator online look like? This question often conjures up an image of big numbers and viral content. But what if tha...