The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Al #021 Applying generalized email strategies you find online often gets "meh" results. It can feel like you're wasting time and resources. And that's especially true for niche service providers who only need a few long-term clients and aren't looking to sell tons of products. Side note: that's why these AskLiz episodes are so neat. Let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox, and I'll give you my best advice for your specific situation. But in this episode, I'm sharing my top email marketing tips for service-based businesses. If you're anything like Tracy, who submitted the question for today's session, you might need help optimizing your welcome sequence, improving your open rates, and getting more replies. And that's a great way to start feeling like email is actually contributing to your business! I'll cover hand-raiser emails, super signatures, how to showcase your expertise, how to address objections, and the exact sequences you should consider! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#952 What happens when you just decide to do it? What can you achieve if you put the drama away, stop overthinking, and focus on taking action? Instead of indulging every little limiting thought, how about you get out of your own way? In today's episode, I'm chatting with one of my favorite people, Allan Ngo of DigitalSolopreneur.com. As you'll hear, Allan is an absolute treat! He lives in the Philippines and does incredible work helping his followers build businesses that generate serious revenue without taking over their whole lives. We'll dive into how Allan has managed to break into the North American market, the serve-first mindset he's built his brand on, leading through action, and overcoming limiting beliefs. I'm so excited about this session because Allan is truly all about helping others succeed while building community and connection. While I could gush about him all day, I'll let Allan inspire you to think bigger! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session952. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MM #003 When you find your niche and everything clicks, even if it's by accident, it's time to double down! And that's all about working on yourself and being ready to shine when you finally get your big chance! I can't think of anyone who embodies this mindset more than my friend Tevin Davis. We met as contestants on Survivor and, as you'll hear in today's episode, sleeping in the dirt next to someone definitely creates a special bond! But what I love most about Tevin is the authenticity he's built a living on! And we'll hear more about his inspiring creator business today. Tevin shares why brands have him on retainer as a creator, how to post (pretty much) daily without burning out, the top-performing platforms right now, and why it's vital to charge your worth even if it makes you uncomfortable. This is one of my favorite interviews so far, so listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/mm003. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #020 We all want to automate ourselves out of the day-to-day of running a business. I get that. But trust is the one thing we never want to sacrifice for efficiency. Every single one of our sales depends on it! So is it possible to build real trust through an automated email sequence? That's what I'm helping Paulina Cossette with on today's AskLiz episode! I'll share the exact emails I'd send out, how I'd sequence them, how I'd avoid coming off as salesy, and the extra content I'd create to flesh out this strategy. But I'll also steer some of you away from applying anything like this just yet. If you tune in, you'll be able to gauge whether your business is ready for this level of automation. And if it's not, you'll get an idea of how to get there! Enjoy, and please keep sending your business questions in at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#951 When I took over SPI, Pat told me that one of the secrets to his success was staying curious. And that's actually a great approach to entrepreneurship! With "play" as my word of the year for 2026, curiosity keeps things interesting. But it does a lot more than that when you use it to fuel business experimentation. Like, $500,000 more, as you'll hear in today's awesome session with Sam Vander Wielen! She's built an incredible brand around her legal expertise and is now the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to protect their businesses. Sam not only shares essential insights on setting up your business for legal peace of mind, but also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how webinars are transforming her launches! You definitely don't want to miss this one if you're anything like me. Because y'all, someone was already threatening to sue us within the first two months of me buying SPI! So listen in and sign up for Sam's free webinar to avoid these risks yourself! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session951. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MM #002 Have you ever crunched the numbers on a traditional job and realized it would never get you to the lifestyle you want? Like, sometimes the math just ain't mathing. If you're like many of us, that's how you found your way to online entrepreneurship! But how do you go from a dream of building your own thing to "making it" for real? To explore this question, I knew my friend Nadalie Bardo would have to join me. She's just the best! Nadalie has absolutely been one of the most consistent and resilient people I've met in the online business space over the last ten years, even though it hasn't always been smooth sailing for her! Today, you'll learn more about Nadalie's journey from a PR job to becoming the go-to Pinterest marketing expert. She'll share her incredible insights on creating your first products and building a business around your desired lifestyle. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/mm002. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Al #019 If you lean into having fun running your business, you'll see results. That's why "playful" has been my word of the year for 2026. And maybe one of the best examples of how I've applied this mindset is my Christmas in July sale. While this is something I do every year over on LizWilcox.com, I knew I wanted to try something new and different this time around. And it all started with a waitlist, which is the part people ask me about the most. If you listen in on today's session, you'll hear how limiting access to this flash sale actually helped me reach my goals faster. In fact, the bulk of the purchases I was looking for came in before the sale itself even went live! So join me for this episode to get in on the fun and make more sales. And please keep sending your business questions in at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#950 Right now, you likely have the smallest audience you'll ever have. And while I hope you're constantly getting more followers, ask yourself: Why are you starting your business with a product that needs lots of customers to be successful? Run the numbers. Unless you're getting thousands of sales, a $10 ebook or $50 course won't change your life. That's why you have to listen in on today's incredible session with my friend John Meese! No joke. If you're tired of working for scraps despite being an expert with plenty of value to offer, you need to get into group coaching! John will tell you all about it and hook you up with amazing strategies to have you booked and busy fast! And the best part is you don't need a big audience to get going. In fact, John's clients frequently earn over $10K with only five students enrolled in their programs. Tune in to start! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session950. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most entrepreneurship advice assumes you already have clarity around what you want to pursue. But that's not the starting point for most people. Like many, you might get stuck before you even find a business idea that excites you. That's why I knew I had to talk to Ryan Soper-Powell as soon as possible. And it turns out that this conversation is the perfect way to kick off my new Monday Members series! You see, Ryan is debating whether the SPI Community is worth it for him anymore. His business isn't where he wants it to be, despite being in mastermind groups for years and building valuable connections. And I'm not here to change his mind! Ryan and I have an open and honest chat about what is and isn't working for him. We dive into his business and what SPI can do to support him, and come up with some valuable ideas. If you've been spinning your wheels without getting anywhere, tune in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/mm001. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #018 Re-engaging cold subscribers is super doable! Today, I'll share a 14-day strategy to help you do just that. But here's the thing. Building an engaged email list starts with not being afraid to lose subscribers who aren't meant for your business! So if you've been struggling with cold leads, listen in on this AskLiz session for the fix! To answer a question from Nadalie Bardo of YourPinCoach.com, the tactic I'll share today is all about being upfront to re-engage the people who actually want to stick around with you. It's also a great way to get a bunch of unsubscribes! That's right. We're letting some people go today. If you tune in, you'll learn why that helps your brand level up! Don't miss this session, and please keep sending me your business questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, it's Pat here! Even before selling SPI, logging into Liz's community for an online event was absolutely eye-opening for me. The vibe in there was just something else. It blew me away! Immediately, it was clear to me that that's how I wanted the SPI Community to feel. And who better to make it happen than Liz herself? Now, as she leads our people into the new era of SPI, I wanted to chat with a couple of her longtime superfans to have them share their excitement for this next chapter. Listen in because I'm joined by Allan Ngo of DigitalSolopreneur.com and Melquea Smith of PrettyKittyPaintings.com for two very special interviews! Today, Allan and Melquea give us their insights on what it's like to grow alongside Liz. They discuss their biggest wins so far and why they're doubling down on community for business support, accountability, and sustainable success! Tune in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session949. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #017 There's a fear among email marketers that adding videos to newsletters hurts deliverability. While there's some truth to that, we still have powerful workarounds at our disposal. If anything, videos can enhance your reach and engagement when used the right way! In today's AskLiz session, I'll walk you through the best practices that can help your emails and videos get delivered and seen. To make it easy, I'll cover the two most important metrics you need to consider before sending anything out. In fact, if you build your newsletter around these two factors, you don't need to worry about any of the itty-bitty rules you might be breaking in the deliverability realm. You'll still make it to people's inboxes because you're giving Google, Yahoo, and the lot exactly what they want! So join me for this session to find out more, and please continue sending in your business questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al017. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#948 Big business moves are scary. Something like, say, taking over a brand synonymous with one of online entrepreneurship's greatest pioneers might seem risky. But here's the thing. Even if you never rock the boat, change is still coming. The most dangerous position is assuming you can do your thing forever without the inevitable shifts affecting you! So how do you stay ahead of the curve and get the timing right on big opportunities? Today, I sit down with Pat and Matt to discuss this as we look back at some of the biggest moves of our lives. Of course, with the strongest reactions to the SPI sale having come in, we also dive into the positive and negative feedback we've received. And let me tell you, neither one of us knew what to expect going into the big announcement! But now it's time to extract and share the lessons we've learned! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session948. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #016 I'm always asked about how I launched my very first digital product when I was still living in an RV. In fact, I didn't even have an internet connection back then! So how the heck did a travel blogger who hadn't traveled yet win big with a book release for an audience of three hundred people? First, shout-out to Lowe's for having the best free Wi-Fi in their parking lots! At the time, I couldn't have launched anything without figuring out how to work on the margins of life. So listen in on today's AskLiz session and let me take you back to 2017 for a look at my first steps and sales as an online entrepreneur! I'll share why I leaned into collaboration from the start and how the opportunities that came as a result were complete game-changers for my business! Tune in and enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al016. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#947 Following Pat over the years has influenced and reshaped my business in a big way. That's why today's episode is a special one! I'm sharing the top lessons that have stuck with me both as a follower and fan of SPI and as someone who's gotten to see how Pat works behind the scenes. So, listen in because these last few months leading up to me taking over the company have been absolute game-changers for how I operate! But that's not all. Today, I'm also bringing on a member of our community to discuss Pat's influence over the years! Desmond Spann of RhymeMasters is a freestyle rapper and educator who's been following SPI for almost a decade. Tune in to hear his awesome insights on being an initiator and staying consistent in true Pat Flynn fashion! From putting service first to authenticity and transparency, we pay tribute to the values that SPI is still running on and building on Pat's legacy! Show notes and more at https://SmartPassiveIncome.com/session947. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #015 Today's short and sweet session of AskLiz cuts straight to the point. That's because we can sometimes get stuck on problems that aren't actually problematic at all! April Roga, whose question I'm answering, wants to attract women entrepreneurs around her mission. But not wanting anyone to feel excluded, she's afraid to niche down in her branding. Listen. We have to stop worrying about only targeting specific audiences, especially if we haven't even built a solid following yet. I say this with love, but you won't please anyone by trying to please everyone! So listen in on this episode because my straightforward advice on attracting your ideal superfans is very easy to implement. In fact, you won't have to do much at all to find the right people for your brand! And if you'd like me to answer your business question in an upcoming session, let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al015. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#946 For a while, Smart Passive Income was synonymous with my name. Essentially, the whole business was built around the Pat Flynn personal brand. But now that I sold the company, it's interesting to look back at the key decisions that turned SPI into an asset someone would actually want to buy. And for that, I have my friend and business partner Matt Gartland to thank! He's the numbers mastermind who turned the brand I had duct-taped together into something that has grown well beyond my original vision. So join Matt and me for this session to get a look at the big sale from a spreadsheet perspective! We'll cover why and how we made sure the company was "built to sell," even though exiting SPI was never a goal for us. From building an in-house team to creating stable recurring revenue, Matt and I share a full look at the steps that led up to this moment! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session946. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #014 At SPI, we're Team WIN. That stands for What's Important Now because time and focus are our top resources. So what's moving the needle most for you? Karen Whooley, whose question I'm answering today, is ready to leave Instagram. She's doubling down on the top driver of sales for her crochet brand. That, of course, is her newsletter! But I don't want her just losing Instagram followers. Instead, we need to convert as many of them as possible into email list subscribers before bowing out. Listen in on today's AskLiz session because the strategies I share apply to anyone looking to move fans from social media to an email list. If that's not you, it should be! I walk Karen through a final week of posts designed to attract newsletter signups. I'm discussing live streams, carousel posts, special bundles, and more to help her step into the next chapter of her business without leaving fans behind! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al014. And don't forget to send in your questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, it's Liz! Listen in to get to know me better and find out what's next for SPI! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm nervous and excited about this one. So here's the big news: I sold the company. Liz Wilcox, our incredible Director of Community and CEO for the last six months, is the new owner of SPI! So what will the next era of our brand, podcast, and community look like? And where does this leave me? The truth is, I've been straddling two ladders for too long. Even with Deep Pocket Monster having a massive impact on families and children, something I've always cared strongly about, I kept holding on to SPI. Then Liz helped our community thrive like never before in just a few short months, and I realized I could finally let go. So please listen in on today's episode because this is not me saying goodbye for good! We'll get a bit emotional, but we'll also share our big plans and goals to help you understand what's next. Tune in, and thank you for making our journey possible! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session945. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at Coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #013 Building and maintaining an engaged community doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, you don't need to do much to get the ball rolling with your people. If you've been overthinking how to connect with your audience, listen in on this AskLiz session for two easy tricks that work wonders! Today, I'm replying to Anita Sandoval, who needs simple and repeatable tactics to stay focused and move the needle for her brand. The first strategy I share is to ask simple yes-or-no questions in your emails or social posts to activate your readers. This is a surprising way to get in-depth replies! I also dive into an easy way to get more mileage out of your newsletters. Creating audio or video versions of your emails can help your audience see and hear you, building trust faster! Tune in to find out why and how these tactics work, and don't forget to send in your questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al013. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don't buy into the myth that you need a massive audience to start earning revenue through sponsorships! With brands willing to pay a premium for targeted reach, your niche following could be a big asset! But you can't just wait for offers to come your way. The truth is you're unlikely to be discovered without taking action and actively pursuing the right deals! You can start by listening in on today's incredible interview with the absolute brand partnership master, Justin Moore! From timeless tactics to strategies getting huge results in 2026, this session has it all! So how do you get your foot in the door with the companies you love and would actually want to support? Join us for this episode to access Justin's insights on landing long-term deals like a pro! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session944. This episode was sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code smart20 at Coveron.com/smart20. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #012 Building on-camera confidence and the consistency to post daily is like having a superpower. And that's exactly where many of our short-form video challenge participants are at right now! But what if you've built up a solid posting streak and still haven't gone viral? Do you double down and hope for the best or switch tactics? If this sounds like what you're going through, listen in on this AskLiz session! Today, I'm helping Brandon from Goodbye TOO Good Guy figure out what to do next. And first, I want you and Brandon to stop relying on going viral. For most of us, it'll never happen. But that doesn't mean we can't still build hugely successful businesses! If you tune in, you'll hear my advice for how to create content fast and pair it with other growth opportunities to level up your brand. All this without waiting for algorithm magic to happen! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al012. And send in your online business questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox to be featured on the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're not using Facebook lead ads to grow your email list, you're missing out! Like we've said before, day three of our List Building Live summit is one awesome session after another. This one, featuring Adrienne Farrow, will loop you in on a tactic that isn't discussed often enough! With all the ad options available from Meta, no one can blame online entrepreneurs for overlooking some truly useful features. Adrienne shares her exact strategy for acquiring new leads with highly targeted freebies. She also reveals how she funnels new subscribers into a Facebook Group to take everything to the next level! Listen in for more from Adrienne, and visit AdrienneFarrow.Kit.com/googledriveresetkit for her Google Drive Reset Kit! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Adrienne-Farrow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The internet gods don't like posting and ghosting. If you email a cold list, they get ticked off. That's because they like you to be consistent, and they like people opening your emails! But what happens if you go into a literal coma, like our next List Building Live speaker? How do you restart your list after disappearing for a while? It's all about the work you do before you send out your revamped welcome sequences! Kat Sturtz shares exactly how you can appease the internet gods. Tune in because it's not about scalability, at first. Your comeback is all about reaching out to one person at a time! Listen in for more from Kat, and visit RockingYourPath.com/stress-free-networking for her 5 Steps to Stress-Free Networking resource! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Kat-Sturtz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone always talks about joining creator bundles to grow your email list. Even on the SPI Podcast, we've been discussing this a lot lately. But how do you find good bundles to join? How do you partner up with creators that are the right fit for your brand? Hint: this session will probably get you to log back into your old Facebook account again! Our List Building Live speaker, Courtney Vickery, shares her best tips for bundle collabs. From joining to hosting, Courtney has you covered today! Listen in for more, and visit DecletDesignsGoodies.com/tech-stack for her awesome free resource! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Courtney-Vickery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Day three of our very first virtual audio summit, List Building Live, is one awesome session after another. This one, featuring Lorraine Lane, is no exception! That's because she shares something we all need to be reminded of: in-person is just better. Especially when it comes to building relationships and networking, you can't beat being in the same room with your top people! Listen in to hear more from Lorraine, and visit My.LaneBC.com/get-clients to build a stand-out brand! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Lorraine-Lane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO isn't dead in 2026! Especially with AI platforms popping off, there's a lot of traffic that might come your way nowadays from the likes of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. But how do you know what people are searching for and what you should write blog posts about? And more importantly, how do you turn clicks and readers into email list subscribers with a good freebie strategy? For answers, listen in on this awesome session with our List Building Live speaker, Leanne Wong! She covers everything from the top SEO tools to designing custom lead magnets for a complete and effective growth strategy. And for more from Leanne, visit LeanneWong.co/free-seo-resources! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Leanne-Wong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wow. Nobody comes up with unconventional email list building strategies quite like Pete McPherson! If you need a bunch of inspiration to get the gears turning, this is the session to listen in on! Hijacks, back-in-my-day tactics, controversial ideas, and off-the-wall suggestions are all right in Pete's wheelhouse. We cover everything from popups to why you should stop linking to your homepage and more! Day three of our List Building Live summit is one awesome session after another, so don't miss out! Listen in to hear more from Pete, and visit PeteClub.com/funnel-box to turn your offer into a complete email funnel fast! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Pete-Mcpherson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your best content is text-based, readers love Substack nowadays! It's essentially the modern-day blogging platform. And while we don't mention Substack much on the show, they have many great features to help you build your audience. That's why we're kicking off day three of our very first virtual audio summit with a chat on Substack recommendations. Our speaker, Airial Re’Nal, shares how she taps into the platform for daily growth and pairs it with Kit for next-level list building! So listen in to hear more from Airial, and visit YourTechAngel.com/operation-black-friday-readiness/ for her awesome free resource! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Airial-Renal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You don't want to be the best-kept secret! If people don't know who you are and what you do, they can't help you. That's why finding networking opportunities is vital even if you're running your whole brand online! So how do you put yourself and your goals out there? More importantly, how do you then convert your visibility into clients? If you're posting but nothing's actually happening in your business, listen in on this expert session with Tracy Beavers! This List Building Live talk will help you find more leads and networking opportunities than you'll know what to do with, so don't miss out! Listen in to hear more from Tracy, and visit TracyBeavers.biz/lizlistbuildinglive2026 for her free Visibility-to-Client workbook! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Tracy-Beavers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Creators often default to bundles as their collab tactic and call it a day. But there are so many more opportunities out there! Not only that, but you can often get better results by tightening your circle and working with a few key people! Our List Building Live speaker, Nadalie Bardo, is all about partnering up to reach highly targeted audiences. Essentially, she's down with OPP! That's to say she often shows up on other people's platforms to teach and deliver massive value. You already know we love that here! Joint venture webinars, workshop swaps, and boot camps are all covered today by Nadalie! Listen in to hear more from her, and visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/Nadalie-Bardo to access Nadalie's free Collab Ready Checklist! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Nadalie-Bardo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are many growth strategies out there, but real results most often come from finding something that's simple and repeatable for you! That's what you'll walk away with if you listen in on this awesome List Building Live session! Of course, we're continuing day two of our very first virtual audio summit with another great chat. Our speaker, Asmita Jason, shares how she leverages no-opt-in giveaways as an efficient and consistent monthly newsletter growth tactic. But the best part about it is how easy it is to rinse and repeat this method as often as you want! Listen in to hear more from Asmita, and visit AsmitaJason.com/47-ideas-to-promote-your-lead-magnet to access her free marketing resource! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Asmita-Jason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people either have time or money to invest in growing a brand. But what happens when you get to the point where you have both? This incredible session with Daniel Throssell, Australia's number one copywriter, is a part of our List Building Live summit you absolutely shouldn't miss! That's because Daniel is a perfect example of what happens when you put your personality out there and build an audience around it. As you know, that's something we always talk about and recommend on the show! So listen in to get Daniel's 1000% ROI classified ad strategy that pairs sponsored newsletters with highly customized offers and copy for next-level results! For more, visit PersuasivePage.com to join Daniel's newsletter! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Daniel-Throssell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Collaboration opportunities are everywhere. That's why getting you to partner up with other creators has been such a big theme for us this year! But we're now walking the walk ourselves like never before with day two of our List Building Live summit! And this session with our speaker, Diana Alt, is just as valuable as everything we've shared so far. Tune in because Diana shares her strategy for hosting private livestreams where she answers questions on job search and career development. Of course, she always has collaborators on with her to reach new audiences. But the best part is that her people know she doesn't post full replays, so they always show up live and participate Listen in to hear more from Diana, and visit DianaAlt.com to join her free newsletter on career growth! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Diana-Alt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you sleeping on Pinterest? Wake up! We're starting day two of our List Building Live summit with another awesome strategy. This one, you're likely ignoring if you're too focused on the social platforms everyone always talks about. So how do you build a Pinterest-to-profits pipeline? Listen in because our speaker, Jen Chapin, shares the highly effective blueprint she's developed. With only 90 minutes of work per week, she's getting hundreds of new email signups through her cleverly designed pins! And for more from Jen, visit JenVhapin.net/pinterest-to-profit-guide to grab her free Pinterest guide! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Jen-Chapin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#943 It's gotten to the point where my kids roll their eyes every time I say this. But "you can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." And if there's one regret I have in entrepreneurship, it's that I didn't fully understand the power of building relationships and collaborating sooner! Don't make the same mistake, because growing alongside other creators and brands is the absolute fast track to success. And that's what today's episode is all about! Liz and I are coming at this from two different angles because you can use either one of our approaches to win big. And for even greater results, think about combining both! Liz will walk you through her methods of finding, reaching out to, and partnering with relevant creators. Then I'll step in to share how I'm working with major brands in the Pokémon space on some next-level deals! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session943. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The benefits of hosting collaborative virtual events go way beyond just growing your email list. Don't underestimate what the boost in niche credibility and authority can do for your brand! Join us for our very first virtual audio summit to get a glimpse at the power of bringing creators together. And since we've been going on and on about collaboration lately, we're now walking the walk with another incredible session! Don't miss out on this one because our speaker, Cat Griffin, shares her unique $1 event strategy! This is a great tactic to use if you're looking to attract an audience of real buyers. And if you also have upsells in place, you're in business! Listen in to hear more from Cat, and visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/CatGriffin for her free collaboration guide! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Cat-Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some paid opportunities cost way less than you would expect. They might also deliver much greater results! We're talking the kind of growth you'd have to spend months posting on social media to recreate. So why not fast-track your audience building with sponsored emails? Sara Obando is joining us for our very first virtual audio summit to share how she's getting hundreds of new subscribers with paid mentions on other people's newsletters.$97 is all she paid for a full week's worth of sponsored emails. Not only that, but she converted almost 50% of the clicks she got into new signups! That's bananas! Listen in to hear more from Sara, and visit StargazedStudio.com/audit/lbl for her free 1-Day Website Audit! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Sara-Obando. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the views and likes come in on social media, the dopamine hit tricks you into thinking your business is growing. But what happens when you run the numbers and your posts aren't bringing in any real revenue? Listen in on this List Building Live session for the freebie swap tactic that sidesteps the social trap and sets you up for actual results! Allyn Miller is joining us for our very first virtual audio summit to deliver an inspiring look at what happens when you stop chasing validation. She shares her cold outreach tactic, how she finds collaborators off social media, and why multiple follow-ups are key to building new relationships. Listen in to hear more from Allyn, and visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/AllynMiller for her free 3-Step Guide to a Healthy Relationship with Your Young Child! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Allyn-Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting people off social media and onto your email list is an uphill battle. Not least because platforms like Facebook and Instagram are actively working against you. They absolutely don't want you moving people off their platforms! That's why hosting your own virtual events with like-minded creators is such a powerful alternative path to massive growth! Gabe Cox, our speaker for this List Building Live summit session, is a perfect example of what can happen when you sidestep the social media system! That's because five years of the content grind netted her about 350 email list subscribers. One virtual event later, she was already up to 3,500! Tune in to hear how she pulled it off because you don't even need an audience to start! And for more from Gabe, visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/GabeCox to grab her free Get Event Ready resource! Also, if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Gabe-Cox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the right funnel in place, running ads to get newsletter subscribers can pay for itself and then some! So why aren't more email marketers learning how to leverage this strategy the right way? This awesome session with Chris Orzechowski is part of our very first virtual audio summit. Don't miss out because this is the perfect place to start if you're too busy to rely on content creation for email list growth! Chris shares how he engineers his ads to bring in dozens of new subscribers per day. But that's just the start. It's his next-level upsell strategy that brings everything together and turns new signups into actual revenue. Listen in to hear more from Chris, and visit SmartPassiveIncome.com/ChrisOrzechowski for his free Flow Fixer checklist! If you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Chris-Orzechowski. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We've been discussing collaboration a lot lately. Now, we're walking the walk with our first virtual audio summit. Tune in because this session is the perfect place to start to understand the power of bringing creators together! Our speaker, Leticia Jadene, shares how she regularly hosts collaborative bundles, freebie galas, and summits to supercharge her email list growth and build niche authority. Her collabs regularly get her thousands of new subscribers! And while you have a lot to gain by participating in these kinds of events, going the extra mile to become a host is where it's really at. Listen in to get Leticia's awesome tips, and visit LeticiaJCollins.com/challenge for her free 5-day audience growth challenge! And if you need a group of business peers to team up with and take action, List Building Live listeners get 50% off the SPI Community for life! Join us at SmartPassiveIncome.com/listlive using the code 26LIST to jump on this special offer! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/LBL-Leticia-Jadene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AL #011 Social media is not the end-all, be-all in audience building. You know me, I'm always down with OPP. Jumping on other people's platforms is one of my top strategies to pop up, serve, and get new leads! And that's a great place to start for Julie Kleinhans of Reshape and Recover, who's submitted the topic for today's AskLiz session! Julie is worried that people in her weight loss niche might shy away from publicly engaging with her posts. So how do we get creative with our growth when traditional advice doesn't seem to work? Listen in on today's episode because I share how you and Julie can reach people right where they're already gathering online! But in our age of oversharing, I also want to help Julie get over the feeling that her topic is off-limits. I share valuable tips about learning a niche's language to overcome common objections. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al011. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#942 Sloptimization. That's what I call using AI to write scripts or perfect your videos to the point where your entire personality is gone. Even though the tech is still new, people are already tired of it. Nobody wants to watch that kind of stuff! That said, if you're not creating videos for your brand, you're getting left behind. So how do you remove friction and take consistent action to hit publish often enough? Today's chat with my friend Doc Rock from Ecamm will open your eyes to what's possible! But first, you have to let go of the idea of perfection. No fancy equipment or editing needed to stand out! In fact, you likely already have everything you need to get started. Second, you should seriously consider going live to fix your content strategy in one fell swoop! The tips we get from Doc on that are where it's at. Listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session942. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.