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Why do the best books do this? Maybe we should, too 🤔
Issue # 117 | November 19th, 2024 Presented by Stan Store Hi, it's Pat! Before we get started, I’ll first introduce the concept from a real-life book, and then reveal which book it’s from. Here we go…Book #1: This book shows you how to focus on your most important task by asking the question: “What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”Answer: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Book #2: This book teaches you to overcome...
Why real growth might mean doing less…
Issue # 116 | November 12th,2024 Presented by HubSpot Hi, it's Pat! Ever felt like you’re constantly building up your business, adding layer after layer, only to realize things are starting to feel… cluttered? If you haven’t yet — you’ll get there soon. It’s part of every business owner’s journey. As your business grows, it’s easy to keep adding. But there’s power in knowing when to step back and re-evaluate — something we’ve recently had to do here at Smart Passive Income. I’d like to share...
The framework that makes the game work. Here’s what I mean…
Issue # 115 | November 5th, 2024 Presented by Shortform Hi, it's Pat! Random fun fact: this is Issue 115, going out on 11/5. Neat, right? It’s a small connection, but it includes two of the three most important components for memorable content: It’s simple, and it’s interesting. Things that are simple and interesting can be memorable, but in this case, it’s not really useful. No one really cares (except me) that Issue #115 of the Unstuck Newsletter came out on November 5th — because that fact...
The ONLY guarantee that comes with starting your own business…
Issue # 114 | October 29th, 2024 Presented by Lulu Hi, it's Pat! When I first started my business, I thought I needed everything figured out before moving forward. I imagined that once I built it, it would just run like clockwork forever. But reality hit fast — things didn’t stay the same for long. It turns out the key to success wasn’t having the perfect plan from the start. It was in starting, period. The more action I took, the more I learned, and the more my business evolved in ways I...
The most obvious investment I wish I had made earlier in my career.
Issue # 113 | October 22nd, 2024 Presented by Level Up Hi, it's Pat! “Pat, what’s the #1 thing you wish you did differently when you started your online business?” This is, by far, the most common question I get. My answer is usually about starting my email list sooner. But there’s one other thing that I wish I had invested in earlier that I wanted to share with you today. It’s something that would have saved me a lot of time and money and helped me avoid many of the headaches I experienced...
The Paradox of Burnout: When drive becomes a double-edged sword.
Issue # 112 | October 15th, 2024 Presented by Level Up Hi, it’s Pat! In 2014, I hit a wall. Full-on burnout. The kind where just thinking about opening my laptop made my body scream, “Stop. Just stop.” But I couldn’t stop. I had said yes to too many things, and I wasn’t the kind of person to say yes without following through. Burnout is a strange paradox. The more driven and ambitious you are, the more susceptible you become to it. You’d think that the motivation to succeed would protect you,...
2 lessons from episode 9 that still stick.
Issue # 110 | October 1st, 2024 Presented by Premium Ghostwriting Academy Hey, it’s Pat! When I recorded episode nine of The Smart Passive Income Podcast back in 2010, I was still new to podcasting, and frankly, I had no idea what I was doing. It wasn’t until about episode 50 that things started to click. Thankfully, I hit the record button to capture some conversations with great people who did most of the heavy lifting for me — like Nicole Dean, my featured guest in episode nine. The...
How to be a great creator: Unautomate everything
Issue #107 | September 10th, 2024 Presented by Raptive Hi, it's Pat! Do you ever feel like you’re just running in circles as a creator? You’re posting content, sending emails, running ads — yet it all feels like you’re just going through the motions. The systems are in place, but are they truly serving your goals, or are you simply on autopilot? We live in a world where automation is key. While systems are important, there’s a danger in letting them take over. It’s easy to rely on the same...
The truth about testimonials (hint: THIS is better)
Issue #106 | September 3rd, 2024 Presented by OneNine Hi, it's Pat! When it comes to selling anything online — whether it’s a product or even just your expertise on a topic — you need proof. You need some sort of evidence that what you are claiming is actually true. There are several kinds of proof, but the most powerful form is a testimonial. Unfortunately, most testimonials are generic and, in my opinion, a huge wasted opportunity. In this newsletter, I’m going to teach you about a specific...
I figured out shorts (and got 50k subs in 30 days)
Issue # 104 | August 20th, 2024 Presented by Matt Giaro Before we dive into today’s newsletter, I want to invite you to my live podcasting webinar this Thursday, August 22nd, at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. I’ll share my step-by-step formula for launching and growing a successful podcast. Hope to see you there! Click here to register. Hi, it’s Pat! A little over 30 days ago, I started a brand new YouTube channel and didn’t use any of my pre-existing relationships, social media platforms, or...
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