December has arrived, and it's time to set our sights on what we hope to achieve in 2017. In this episode of SPI TV, I'll share the steps I'm taking to set myself up for success next year and take stock of what I accomplished in 2016.I'll be using Michael Hyatt's new ebook, Achieve More in 2017, to guide me through important steps in my planning process. Those steps include journaling, cataloging personal wins, planning when to say "no" in the coming year, and adding hard deadlines to my calendar. I'll share a few of my favorite tools for taking these actions, as well as the exciting projects I have in store for 2017.Follow along with me to get started on your own plans for the new year. Let's set ourselves up to achieve amazing things in 2017!Get your own copy of Michael Hyatt's Achieve More in 2017 at the link below:http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/start-rightThanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

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060 – How to Start the Year Right: Insights from Influencers

I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on November 17th, 2016 with some amazing online course creators including Regina Anaejiou, Troy Dean and Brennan Dunn. In this discussion, hosted by Teachable - an online platform to setup and host your own online courses, which I actually use myself - we get into a lot of great content around the idea of how we as course creators can help our students succeed. How do we set them up for success? How do we keep our students motivated throughout the coursework? What are the big mistakes course creators are making these days that we should be avoiding? This, and more, in this webinar replay that I had asked to get access to for you.

059 – How to Help Your Online Course Students Succeed

From November 10th through November 13th, I'll be hosting a FREE email list building challenge! Sign up here: http://www.100emails.com If you're just starting out, whether you already have a business or blog or not, and you need help and some motivation to start your email list, join me and thousands of others who will be participating in this challenge. Each day for 3 days (starting November 10th) I'll be sending you 1 email with specific instructions to help you achieve this goal. 3 lucky random participants will also be awarded a 1-year subscription to ConvertKit! Join for free at: http://www.100emails.com, and I hope you enjoy this video with me and my son, just hanging out after school :)

058 – 0 to 100 Email Subscribers in 3 Days Challenge!

Today I realized that Smart Passive Income turns 8 years old today! Wow have we come a long way. Here's a quick video I recorded while walking around the block that looks back at how far SPI has come, the lessons I've learned, and what's coming next for you. It even includes an old video from 2009 recorded in a similar fashion, and what life was like back then.

057 - SPI Turns 8 Years Old! A Personal Reflection from Pat...

For bloggers, nothing's more terrifying than that blinking cursor at the top of a blank page. That's why I've gathered ten tips for getting past that blank page anxiety and writing the perfect blog post. Running a blog for the past eight years has taught me what works, what doesn't, and the kinds of things readers crave from your writing. In this episode, I'm sharing my time-tested advice for common blogging hurdles like picking the perfect topic, letting go of writing insecurities, working with keywords, and leaving your readers better off than they were before. For more blogging tips, check out these posts from the Smart Passive Income blog: 5 “Five-Minute or Less” Blogging Tips That Yield Big Results The Content Pyramid: Healthy Portions of Posts for Your Blog Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

056 – How to Write the Perfect Blog Post

One of my podcast listeners asked me, "Now that your first self-published, print book has been out in the world for six months, how is it doing? What did you learn from the process of creating Will It Fly?" I thought I'd answer that question in this special episode of SPI TV and offer you guys my honest thoughts about what I learned from Will It Fly?. Will It Fly? surprised me. Though I'd been through the book writing process before with Let Go, this book required a whole new level of hard work and focus. I encountered some unexpected distribution roadblocks and production hiccups, and I was surprised by how many people became involved in the launch process. If you feel like you've got a book in you—and I believe almost everyone does—this episode is for you. I'll share all those surprising moments, unexpected challenges, successes, and lessons learned from writing Will It Fly?. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

055 – Lessons Learned from a Best-Selling Self-Published Author

The SPI Pro Theme is here! Smart Passive Income and StudioPress have partnered to create this beautiful, new theme based on the one I used on SmartPassiveIncome.com from 2013 to 2016. Today, I'm walking you through just how easy it is to use. So many people ask me, "What's the best WordPress theme for my website?" This is it, folks: the theme I recommend you use for your online business' website to establish your brand and grow your authority. Watch the video for a close look at SPI Pro's features, set up tips, and how you can get started installing it today. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

054 – SPI Pro Theme Demo

So many of you have asked me, "Pat, what's on your bookshelf? What books should I be reading right now?" In today's episode, I'm sharing my summer reading list: five books I'm reading (or can't wait to start reading) that cover everything from entrepreneurship and work/life balance to psychology and mental hacks. You'll get the skinny on my favorite new books from Jonah Berger, Richie Norton, Jonathan Fields, Dana Malstaff, and Joshua Foer. And if you want even more reading recommendations, join my book club! You'll receive a monthly email with a personal review of my top book for that month, plus exclusive giveaways and special offers. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

053 - Top 5 Summer Reading Books of 2016

Meditation has transformed my life. It's improved my focus and well-being, and it's altered my productivity during my workday in a radical way. Today, I want to share how I made it a part of my daily routine and the tools that helped me do it. I used to be skeptical of meditation. I couldn't wrap my head around the value of sitting still for so long, thinking about nothing. But thanks to the advice of friends and an awesome system called Muse, I discovered a meditation style that works perfectly for me—one that holds me accountable to staying focused and gamifies the meditation experience. In this episode, I'll walk you through one of my meditation sessions using the Muse app and headset, which monitors my brain activity and rewards me for maintaining a calm, quiet headspace. It's an amazing system—check it out! Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

052 - Meditation & the Tools I Use to Help

What I'm sharing with you today is a little embarrassing. I'm revisiting one of my very first attempts at podcasting from back in 2008, as well as all the mistakes—and there are plenty!—I made as a brand-new podcaster. When you're just starting out as a podcaster, there are a daunting number of unknowns: Am I any good at this? Will anyone listen? Will I be able to fill enough episodes with valuable material week after week? I hope this honest look at my early days addresses some of those unknowns. I'll guide you through the most important lessons I learned in my first years of podcasting, the insecurities I had to overcome, and where I turned for help. I also recommend checking out PodcastingTutorial.com, my step-by-step guide to getting started with podcasting. In it, you'll find even more tips for transforming your brand-new show into a professional podcast. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

051 – Why Podcasting Isn't as Easy as It Looks

Today's episode is a vital one for all you podcasters out there. I'm sharing my top tips for preparing for an interview, gathered from the hundreds of interviews I've done on the Smart Passive Income Podcast. Don't make the mistake of viewing interviews as an easy opportunity to kick back while your guest does all the work. While you should always let your guest do most of talking, you (as the interviewer) have a responsibility to prepare. It's your job to ensure the interview runs smoothly, stays on schedule, and provides value to your audience. In this episode, I'll share my tips for becoming a master interviewer. I'll cover crafting the perfect questions, preparing your equipment, avoiding scheduling roadblocks, putting your guest at ease, and lots more. I also recommend checking out PodcastingTutorial.com, my step-by-step guide to getting started with podcasting. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

050 – How to Prepare for An Awesome Podcast Interview

In today's episode, I'm talking all about webinars, an incredibly powerful tool in your online marketing toolbox. I'll be demoing one of my favorite tools for running webinars, Webinar Ninja. The best way to do business will always be the old-fashioned way: in person, face-to-face. That's why I encourage online business owners to go to conferences, where you can shake hands and look potential customers in the eye. And for all the times when traveling to conferences is logistically or financially stressful, you've got webinars. Webinar Ninja is an easy, powerful platform that helps streamline the process of hosting an online webinar. I love it, and I'm so eager to give you guys this inside look. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

49 - Why Webinars Are Important (Webinar Ninja Demo)

My guest today is SPI TV's very own producer, Caleb Wojcik, here to talk about all things live streaming video: where it's headed, how I use it, and how you can start using it in your own online business. Live video has become more accessible than ever before. Thanks to platforms like Meerkat, Periscope, Facebook Live, and YouTube, it's never been easier to live stream to friends and fans using equipment you already own. Today, Caleb and I share our tips for getting started with live streaming video and our advice for appearing on camera. You'll also get a peek at the video production corner of my office, where Caleb will show off equipment you can use for more polished-looking live streams. If you're curious about taking the first step into live streaming, or if you're an experienced live streamer wanting to up your production quality, tune in!

48 - How to Get Started with Live Streaming Video Production

Today, I’m joined by none other than Gary Vaynerchuk! This business mastermind and author of the brand-new book #AskGaryVee is here to talk about what the future holds for online entrepreneurs. In this episode, Gary offers a peek at what's inside #AskGaryVee and how this book stands apart from his others. He also delivers super-actionable strategies and awesome insight into how new platforms (including Snapchat, podcasting, and even new virtual reality tech) affect his business and online presence. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

047 - Live Interview with Gary Vee—AskGaryVee Book

Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I manage the editorial side of SmartPassiveIncome.com. Lately, I've been getting a lot of great feedback about the quality of the content I've been producing for my blog, my podcasts, and SPI TV. That's all thanks to a new editorial system, my new Managing Editor Janna Maron, and a few crucial tools that make staying organized easy. Lately, I've been getting a lot of great feedback about the quality of the content I've been producing for my blog, my podcasts, and SPI TV. That's all thanks to a new editorial system, my new Managing Editor Janna Maron, and a few crucial tools that make staying organized easy. I'm going to give you a tour of the spreadsheets and calendars Team Flynn uses to plan content, track our progress, and even schedule social media posts. You can even try out my favorite tool, CoSchedule, for yourself with a 30-day free trial: http://coschedule.com/spi Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

046 - Behind the Scenes—My Editorial Calendar and the Tools I Use

Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks for your online business or blog.

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