Summary: In 2008, Pat Flynn was happily employed by an architectural firm. And then, like a lot of people in 2008, just like that ... out of a job. It was the best thing that ever happened to him. Since that point, Pat has built a business that supports his family through blogging and podcasting. And hes just getting started. Rather than some Master of the Universe type, Pat shares with you that (like most of us in this industry) he was initially scared and winging it. But it wasnt long until he had the confidence to take the next step, and then the next ... all by simply putting in the work and being consistent. Listen in to Pats story and the specific steps he took to go from broke and unknown to running his own new media business. This was my first conversation with Pat, and I was impressed by not only his knowledge and business savvy, but how genuine he is. In this 42-minute episode Pat Flynn and I discuss: His primary (and very simple) content strategy Why getting laid off was the best thing that happened to him The critical role of mindset in business (online or off) The podcast that inspired him to start up Why he started a second, 5 day-a-week podcast How much he makes from each of his podcasts The real power of a podcast-centered content strategy Listen to Rainmaker.FM Episode No. 19 below ... [player] Download AudioSubscribe in iTunes The Show Notes Image by Ramiro Checchi Pat Flynns Smart Passive Income Jay Baer on “Generosity Marketing” and the Power of Business Podcasting The Ask Pat Podcast Pat’s Complete Step-By-Step Podcasting Tutorial The Podcast Answer Man *Rainmaker.FM is brought to you by the Rainmaker Platform, the complete website solution for content marketers and Internet entrepreneurs. The Transcript Pat Flynn on Entrepreneurial Inspiration and His Profitable Content Strategy Rainmaker.FM is brought to you by the Rainmaker Platform, the complete website solution for content marketers and online entrepreneurs. Find out more and take a free 14-day test drive at RainmakerPlatform.com. Brian Clark: Hey everyone, Brian Clark. We are here again today with another episode of Rainmaker FM. Today is another one of our special interview episodes and I am very pleased to have today as a guest Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income. I was kind of ruminating with Pat before we started the interview that Ive been aware of him forever and yet weve never met. Weve never really had a chance to talk. And I decided what better way to end that dry spell than to have him on the show? I think his story is inspirational. I think it is instructive and I think it is fascinating. I also think it is in line with the theme of these interviews of people who have successfully built audiences, but what do you do then? Whats next? And how did they get here in the first place? I think for many of you that is key. So join with me in welcoming Pat Flynn. Pat, thank you so much for being on the show. Pat Flynn: Thanks for having me Brian. Im super stoked to be here on Rainmaker FM. I think its really cool that we finally got to meet on a podcast of all places. Podcasting has been huge for me lately. Well get into that Im sure, but amongst other things its just a fantastic way to share with people so Im truly honored to be here. Thank you. Brian Clark: Yeah, its interesting. At Copyblogger we have kind of this mantra that everything is content. So if you want to get to know someone, in my mind, why not also share it with everyone else? Robert and I always have these conversations where well reflect back and were like, We should have been recording this, this is good stuff. For example, our last show was with Jay Baer, and Ive been friends with him forever, but rather than just getting on the phone with Jay and saying, Hey, what are you doing, where
