Podcast appearances and mentions of Pat Flynn

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets some Clare people who are making new lives for themselves in the land down under. We'll hear from a few who left the Banner for a better life in ‘The Lucky Country', Australia.

Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare on Saturday, June 6. The ‘Mind over Miles' charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. To tell us more, Paul joined Alan Morrissey. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn will look back at the past 11 weeks of the series to see what we've learned and what needs to be done in the future. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On Atlantic Tales this Sunday, Pat Flynn looks ahead to the 30th Mountshannon Arts Festival. The year's event will run from May 28th to June 1st under the theme ‘FLIGHT', and will feature a high-quality line-up across music, performance, literature and visual art. That's Atlantic Tales, Sundays at 6.00pm or catch the Replay on Wednesdays at 6.00pm.

What if you could sit across from 10 of the most successful entrepreneurs alive, ask them one money question, and actually get a straight answer? No fluff, no sales pitch, just the real stuff. That's exactly what I did, and honestly, what came out of it might change the way you think about money forever. This episode is a mashup of some of the most powerful financial wisdom I've ever collected on The Happy Hustle Podcast. Over time, I asked 10 incredible guests two simple questions. What does happy hustling mean to you? And what's your best money hack? We're talking Dr. Myron Golden, John Lee Dumas, Dan Martell, Rory Vaden, Danette May, Garrett Gunderson, Nathan Barry, Kris Krohn, Pat Flynn, and Kiana Danial. Nine figure founders, New York Times bestselling authors, Hall of Fame speakers, and real estate moguls. I pulled all their answers together, distilled them down, and found something I honestly didn't even expect to find. Three clear money patterns that every single one of them follows. Whether you're still grinding through your first income stream or you're already running a business and wondering why the wealth still feels out of reach, this one is going to hit different. The first big lesson that kept showing up was this: stop trading time for money. My brother Myron Golden put it simply. Price your offer by the value of the result, not the hours it takes. Dan Martell added another layer with his buyback rate concept. Figure out what your time is worth per hour, then ruthlessly outsource everything below that number. CKris Krohn brought it home with real estate, reminding us that renters fund landlords and employees fund employers. The point? Your income needs to be detached from your hours. That's the whole game. The second lesson is build once and earn forever. Pat Flynn, Nathan Barry, Rory Vaden, and my girl Danette May all circled around this same idea in their own way. Build an audience. Build a flywheel. Build a personal brand with your reputation as the foundation. Danette laid it out beautifully. One book becomes a course, becomes a coaching program, becomes a product line. Your story is the asset woven through all of it. And as Rory said, reputation precedes revenue. In a world where AI can replicate almost any skill, your name and your story are the one thing that can't be copied. The third lesson is that cash flow is king and identity is queen. Garrett Gunderson said it clearly. Cash flow beats net worth. Invest in assets that pay you monthly. Kiana Danial backed this up with a deceptively simple move, dollar cost averaging into the market every single month without fail. The reason most people aren't building wealth isn't a lack of access. It's a lack of consistency. Buy, hold, repeat. Here's what I want you to walk away with. Five moves you can make right now. Calculate your buyback rate, which is your annual income divided by roughly 2000 hours, then stop spending time on anything below that number. Reprice at least one offer based on the value it delivers, not the hours it took you. Add one cash flowing asset this quarter, whether that's real estate, dividend stocks, or a digital product. Pick one platform, show up weekly for 90 days straight, no exceptions, and start building that audience flywheel. And start dollar cost averaging today, even if it's just a hundred bucks a month into an index fund. The automation takes the emotion out of it completely. This episode is short on theory and long on action. If you're serious about financial freedom and you want to hear the full wisdom from each of these incredible conversations, go listen to the full episode right now at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Now get out there and happy hustle. 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Charlotte has been on my mind a lot lately. Recently, I profiled the Queen City's Emanuel Wynter in the episode “Violin's Architect of Joyous Sound: Emanuel Wynter”, which followed a recent episode on Charlotte artist Sam Tayloe of the band Time Sawyer titled “New Stages for Time Sawyer and Their Hometown Festival”. Around the time I interviewed Emanuel Wynter, I was in Charlotte on two occasions for interviews that are coming to light here, in the first of a two part series on the public TV program After Dark, the brain child of the late Bill Barnes, who launched the series on WTVI in the late 1970s, continuing through 1984. Charlotte photographer, writer and music producer Daniel Coston came into possession of the audio of performances which were the foundation for After Dark episodes, and Daniel gave me the idea for this podcast and joined in as a co-producer.This episode features interviews with former WTVI staff, members of Charlotte bands The Spongetones and Sugarcreek, as well as Daniel Coston, along with audio excerpts of performances from both aforementioned bands as well as The Fabulous Knobs and New Grass Revival, whose performance was the debut for banjo player Bela Fleck and guitarist Pat Flynn. Along the way is a good bit of history of the scene in Charlotte and the region, focusing on the late 1970s to mid 1980s, but also going back to the days of the Crazy Water Crystals Saturday Night Jamboree, a “barn dance” program on AM radio station WBT beginning in 1933. Charlotte, NC public TV station WTVI staff in 1984 Bringing After Dark and Charlotte's Music Past Back to Light, Part One Joe Kendrick Download Songs heard in this episode:“Encourage Me” by The Fabulous Knobs, live at P.B. Scott's, Charlotte NC 09/21/83“Every Night Is A Holiday” by The Spongetones, performed live at P.B. Scott's in Blowing Rock, NC, 07/15/81, excerpt“Miss Mystic” by Sugarcreek, performed live at Yesterday's, Hickory, NC, 07/28/81, excerpt“In the Middle of the Night” by New Grass Revival, performed live at Fast Company, Hickory, NC 06/18/82Thank you for stopping by, and we hope you can spread the word about this series and help us reach more music fans just like yourself. Please take a moment and give us a top rating on your podcast platform of choice, and where you can, a review. Doing either, and especially both, boosts the ranking and therefore the visibility of this series to all the other music fans who also follow podcasts. Daniel Coston has been a previous guest on this podcast in our series titled “The Music and Culture Episode” parts one and two, and New Grass Revival members Bela Fleck, Sam Bush and John Cowan have their own episodes on this series, as well as being guests on the three part series on Green Acres Music Hall.This is Southern Songs and Stories, where our quest is to explore and celebrate the unfolding history and culture of music rooted in the American South, and going beyond to the styles and artists that it inspired and informed. - Joe Kendrick

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Marian Sheedy, co-owner of Sheedy's Boutique B and B in Doolin and Conor Graham, proprietor of Linnane's Lobster Bar and Flaggy Shore Oysters in New Quay, also in North Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum located in Foynes, Co Limerick. The museum tells the story of the journey from the first flying boats at Foynes Airport, or Shannon Airport Foynes as it was known, to the new airfield at Rineanna later to become the Shannon Airport we know today.

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Joe Garrihy, chair of Lisdoonvarna Fáilte based in North Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Ireland's first dedicated residential yoga and meditation retreat at the foot of the Burren Hills. The Burren Yoga Retreat was founded by yoga and meditation teacher Dave Brocklebank in 1999.

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats Tríona Lynch, an Adult Education Officer with LCETB based in the Ennis Campus. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Only got 6 weeks to get Swole by Summer? This episode will show you EXACTLY what to do:  [0:00:03] Six-Week "Get Jacked and Lean" Question Framing the core question: what to do in six weeks to look impressive at the beach/pool Brief expectation-setting: six weeks is enough for noticeable change, not total transformation [0:01:00] Introduction to Aleks ("Hebrew Hammer") & Training Background Aleks' personal training experience since 2010 Specialties: kettlebells, calisthenics, natural human movement, old-school bodybuilding, "True Grit" Philosophy: most answers are already within you; success is about arranging habits correctly [0:02:30] General Strategy: Move Every Day Daily movement as a non‑negotiable Pat Flynn guitar analogy: frequent practice beats occasional marathons Simple ideas: parking farther away, taking stairs, casual movement throughout the day [0:04:00] Weekly Training Framework Suggested structure: 3 days: traditional strength training (compound presses, pulls, squats, hinges) 2 days: intermediate / "in‑between" work (cardio or other chosen exercises) 2 days: "off" from hard training, but still walking and light movement Distinction between "moving every day" vs. "training hard every day" [0:06:00] Protein & Diet Fundamentals Protein at every meal Recommended intake: 0.7–1.0 g per pound of lean bodyweight Avoiding excessive protein obsession; importance of also getting fats, carbs, fruits, and vegetables Why supplements and fad diets are overhyped compared to basic nutrition "Gun to the head" test for healthy eating: lean meats, fruits, vegetables, whole foods [0:09:00] Muscle Building vs. Strength Training Focus Defining strength training (lower reps, more sets, more neural efficiency) Defining muscle building (working near failure with fewer hard sets) Example: 10‑rep max exercise used for 1–5 reps (strength) vs. 8–9 reps (hypertrophy) Quoting Lee Priest: "Stimulate, don't annihilate" – pushing hard without crippling recovery Why the beach cares more about visible muscle than pure nervous system strength [0:12:00] Getting Lean: Why Diet Dominates Importance of leanness even without massive new muscle Rough breakdown of daily calorie burn: ~60% basal metabolic rate ~10–15% general movement ~5% formal exercise Practical takeaway: diet quality and quantity drive fat loss more than workouts [0:14:00] Sleep, Recovery, and Hormones Sleep as a major lever for: Recovery from training Hormone production (e.g., testosterone) Reducing cravings for sugar- and carb‑dense foods Modern challenges: artificial light, doom‑scrolling Tease of future content on sleep improvement strategies [0:15:30] Loaded Gait Pattern Work: Concept & Benefits Explanation of "loaded gait pattern work" (walking/carrying weight) Why gait is the most natural human movement pattern Claim: loaded carries are powerful for fat loss and strength support, even with modest weights Idea that you can build muscle and lose fat simultaneously beyond just beginners if done intelligently [0:17:00] Real-World Success Stories with Loaded Carries & Crawling Crawl-A-Days Challenge examples: ER doctor Judson Korn: big strength gains (one‑arm pushup) in ~14 days without specific practice Lina Everby: noticeable fat loss and visible abs within ~14 days Malcolm McAllen: visible abs within ~30 days from 10 minutes of crawling per day Nine-Minute Kettlebell & Bodyweight Challenge: Program overview and purpose Link mention: nineminutechallenge.com (9minutechallenge.com) [0:19:00] More Loaded Carry Examples & Case Studies Matt Furey's story of the Canadian farmer: 60-day journey carrying a 40 lb weight Gradual progression to 10 short walks per day Result: ~30 lbs lost, very lean, PRs in pullups and pushups at ~60 years old Jamie Lewis' Amazon warehouse story: Pushing moderate-weight carts at a steady pace Rapid fat loss despite eating lots of pizza and being off steroids Reinforcing loaded gait as a practical, almost "accidental" fat loss strategy [0:21:00] Practical Six-Week "Swole for Summer" Recap Daily movement with 3 days of compound strength/muscle-building sessions Minimum 5 days per week of loaded gait work 2 lighter days (still walking/moving) Protein at each meal (0.7–1 g per pound of lean bodyweight) Emphasis on: Muscle-focused training (near-limit sets, low volume) Less emphasis on endless kettlebell ballistics for leanness vs. loaded gait Improved diet and better sleep as primary leanness drivers [0:22:00] "Swole by Summer" Program Tease & Call to Action Announcement of the upcoming 6‑week "Swole by Summer" program Program focus areas: "Movability" (flexibility, mobility, coordination) Brief strength sessions to "prime" high-threshold motor units Specific muscle-building work, including some avant‑garde movements Dedicated loaded gait work for leanness and "showing off" built muscle Managing expectations: you won't go from Woody Allen to Arnold Schwarzenegger in six weeks, but you can make dramatic, visible changes How to get updates and access: Join email list via http://www.9MinuteChallenge.com (and get the FREE 9 Minute Challenge, to boot!) Instructions to email/reply if listening later and still interested in Swole by Summer

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Dr James Ring, CEO of TTM Healthcare Group based in Ennis, Co Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn looks ahead to Burren Slow Food Festival which will take place at the Pavilion in Lisdoonvarna on May 10th celebrating an impressive 21 years as Ireland's longest-running food festival.

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, we focus on Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners. Today, Pat Flynn visits Lahinch to meet entrepreneur Adam Coleman. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn visits Killoo Church near Clarecastle, stepping back in time to see how life looked in medieval Ireland. The fascinating story of Killoo Church began long before the construction of the church building we see today, as far back as circa 500AD. https://killoochurch.ie/

What if you could build strength, burn fat, and master the kettlebell fundamentals… with one simple plan? In this video, Pat Flynn and Dan John break down a 20-day beginner kettlebell plan designed to get real results—fast. Build strength Burn fat Improve conditioning Lock in rock-solid kettlebell technique

Change is constant, but the right insight at the right moment can make all the difference. In this season finale compilation, we're revisiting the hard-won lessons, unexpected turns, and honest conversations that defined Leading Up: The Work Shift. The incredible guests featured in this episode — Krista Chism, Pat Flynn, James Whitmore, Lorraine Lee, Ahyiana Angel, Zak Brown, Terrin Lawrence, Simone Stolzoff, Deborah Grayson Riegel, and Dorie Clark — remind us that navigating the future of work is about staying curious, keeping your eyes on the horizon, and always leading up.   Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  If you're trying to skill up, head to Udemy.com  Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast Production by Pod People 

Tu mayor competidor no es otra empresa. Es la indiferencia de tus propios clientes. Pat Flynn construyó un negocio multimillonario con una comunidad que él llama Team Flynn. Más de cien millones de descargas en su podcast. Fans que le mandan regalos, le defienden de los trolls y hacen cola para comprar lo que sea que lance. Y en Superfans (Superfans, 2019) revela el sistema exacto para replicarlo en cualquier negocio. En este episodio verás: ✅ La Pirámide del Fan: las 4 fases que recorre toda persona que te descubre (y cómo moverlas al siguiente nivel) ✅ Cómo hablar el idioma de tu cliente para que sienta que "le entiendes" mejor que nadie ✅ Las victorias rápidas que enganchan desde el minuto uno ✅ La técnica de los "tres limones" para crear lealtad de por vida con detalles mínimos  

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Brendan Lally, a careers advisor in the Co-operative Education and Careers Division at the University of Limerick. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Pat Flynn visits Caherconnell in the heart of the Burren where the Davorens operate their family farm and Clare's only sheepdog demonstrations. On the farm is a remarkably well preserved Caherconnell Fort is over 1,000 years old and of enormous archaeological importance.

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with former public representative; Mayor of Kilrush and retired schoolteacher Tom Prendeville. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2016: Pat Flynn shares how losing his dream job forced him to confront the hidden downside of rigid plans and ultimately led him toward a more flexible, opportunity-driven life. By learning to let go and adapt, he discovered that unexpected disruptions can open doors to more meaningful paths than the ones we carefully design. This perspective shift turns uncertainty into a powerful advantage for growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/plans/ Quotes to ponder: "Writing a plan makes you feel in control of things you can't actually control." "Plans are important to have, but they are dangerous to stick to." "You are in control of how you react to the curve balls life throws at you." Episode references: Rework by Jason Fried: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#854 What do Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and Amy Porterfield all have in common? They've all trained with Jeff McMahon! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien and Jeff pick up right where they left off, diving deeper into what makes Jeff's virtual training business so sustainable. Jeff reveals that his average client stays with him for two and a half to four years — with some going strong for over a decade — and explains why the live, personalized nature of his sessions keeps churn low. He shares the lead-in offers he's tried over the years (and what flopped), why he keeps the business as a lean one-man operation, and how high-profile clients like Pat Flynn and Amy Porterfield came through podcast appearances and live events rather than social media. Jeff also gets candid about the early scheduling mistakes he made and how locking clients into set time slots changed everything. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Jeff's parting advice on landing your first clients — think referrals, local networking, and consistent content creation — is as practical as it gets! What we discuss with Jeff: + Average client lifespan: 2.5–4 years + Some clients staying 6–16 years + 65% female, 35% male clientele + Group training and membership models flopped + Two free sessions still the winning offer + Solo operation powered by QuickBooks + High-profile clients came from podcast appearances and live events + Set scheduling times reduce chaos + AI can't replace accountability + Start with referrals, not ads Thank you, Jeff! Follow Jeff on ⁠YouTube⁠. Email Jeff at vtrjdm@gmail.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Deirdra McBeth Regional Development Officer with the Institute of Designers in Ireland. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn meets award-winning visual artist and metalsmith Jane Murtagh. Jane works with non-ferrous metals using the techniques of repousse, forging, etching and gilding and is inspired by ethnobotany, music and her natural surroundings in Cratloe Co. Clare.

Selling more doesn't have to mean piling more onto your plate.  In this episode, I'm joined by Prerna Malik to talk about low-lift launch strategies, better client experiences, and how to create more sales without adding more stress to your business. We get into how she's using AI in practical, strategic ways behind the scenes, how she validates ideas before launching them, and why thoughtful customer experience matters just as much after the sale as it does before it.  This conversation is packed with smart ideas for online business owners who want a simpler, more intentional approach to marketing and sales. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: What low-lift launch strategies can look like in 2026 How Prerna uses AI to test and strengthen offers Why waitlists, nurture sequences, and non-buyer follow-up still matter How to improve the customer experience before and after the sale Small but meaningful ways to make onboarding feel more personal …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Prerna Malik is an AI strategist, sales expert, and conversion copywriter for creative entrepreneurs, course creators, and traditional businesses who want a people-first, profit-rich sales system.  She is the co-founder of Content Bistro (soon to be Profitably Yours) and is known for blending AI, buyer psychology and conversion science to help businesses use AI as a strategic, sales-focused team member instead of an unhelpful "brainstorming buddy." She's the strategic mastermind and copywriter behind multiple 7-figure launches and evergreen funnels and a client roster that includes industry leaders like Pat Flynn, Amy Porterfield, Copyhackers, School of Traditional Skills, and over 800 others.   When she's not helping creative businesses increase profitability and intentional AI adoption, you'll find her with her nose in a book, baking up a storm, or exploring new corners of the world with her husband and co-founder, Mayank, and their daughter, Manini. Website: https://contentbistro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contentbistro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prernamalik/    Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/402 

Today, I sat down with Prerna Malik, an AI strategist, sales expert, and conversion copywriter behind multiple seven-figure launches for clients like Pat Flynn, Amy Porterfield, and Copyhackers. Prerna is co-founder of Content Bistro (soon to be Profitably Yours), and she blends AI, buyer psychology, and conversion science to help entrepreneurs build people-first, profit-rich sales systems.This conversation is a masterclass in using AI intentionally and keeping the "you" in your business.In this episode, you'll discover:The two things Prerna will never let AI do—and why her boundaries might surprise you (especially if you think AI can do "everything")How to know if your AI output is actually good enough to send—hint: it's not about the tool, it's about what you know before you hit generateWhy people are paying more for certain kinds of tools right now—and what that means for how you position your expertise in an AI-saturated marketThe sneaky way Prerna stress-tests her copy before it goes live—and how it's saved launches from floppingThe question every entrepreneur needs to ask before using AI for anything—because "faster" doesn't always mean "better"Why some clients are still paying full price for human-written copy—and what that tells us about where this is all headingThe one thing that makes an AI tool worth buying—and it's not the tech itself>>CONNECT WITH PRERNAYour next steps

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, we focus on Trades & Craft Employment. Pat Flynn meets Aoife O'Malley who is founder of Design Bank based in Miltown Malbay in Co Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn travels to Clonlara in South East Clare to meet members of a very active local heritage group. Volunteers have created a digital archive of local stories, photographs, articles and old school records which all chronicle the village's history.

New figures show 68 people were convicted of drug offences in Ennis last year, a drop on 2024—but nationally, convictions are on the rise. To discuss what's happening both locally and across the country, Alan Morrissey was joined on Tuesday's Morning Focus by Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

Is consciousness the exclusive domain of human beings? Proponents of a view known as integrative information theory argue that AI will eventually achieve that same level of consciousness as systems build up and integrate more knowledge in the future. On this archive episode of Mind Matters News, guest host Pat Flynn welcomes Dr. Selmer Bringsjord to discuss some of the flaws in this theory as well as a possible alternative. Source

ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy a new episode each month (as well as a bingecast archive episode) from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute's Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. The Mind Matters News podcast brings you interviews and insight from computer scientists, engineers, inventors, neurosurgeons, and other experts who bring sanity to the conversation about natural and artificial intelligence, going beyond the hype to explore the undercurrents of these important ideas. And although the Mind Matters News podcast will not often explicitly discuss intelligent design, it regularly explores the nature of intelligence, the origin of information, and the things that make us uniquely human, concepts that are central to the theory of intelligent design. Is consciousness the exclusive domain of human beings? Proponents of a view known as integrative information theory argue that AI will eventually achieve that same level of consciousness as systems build up and integrate more knowledge in the future. On this archive episode, Mind Matters guest host Pat Flynn welcomes Dr. Selmer Bringsjord to discuss some of the flaws in this theory as well as a possible alternative. Source

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Michael Vaughan, owner of Vaughan Lodge Hotel in Lahinch, Co Clare. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

Imagine getting handed a project of sifting, sorting and organizing over 10,000 emails

Travis shares his philosophy on networking as friend‑making, not cold prospecting, drawing from his journey from solar sales and door‑to‑door to full‑time online income through podcasting and high‑level relationships. He unpacks hard‑won lessons from cringeworthy event interactions, volunteering at conferences, and adding disproportionate value to mentors like John Lee Dumas. This episode is especially useful if you want to move from transactional “networking” to building real relationships that compound over time. On this episode we talk about: Why networking and making friends are essentially the same skill in business The “Networking Ned” archetype and why traditional networking feels slimy How a botched first impression with Pat Flynn turned into a real friendship over 18 months Specific ways Travis added 51% of the value to mentors long before he “deserved” their time Why you should think in long‑term relational frames instead of short‑term transactions Top 3 Takeaways Treat networking as building genuine friendships with people who are professionally aligned with you, rather than as in‑person cold calling. Always aim to add at least 51% of the value in your important relationships, even if that means investing time, energy, and money without an immediate ROI. Think long term and relationally: you'll usually have multiple future opportunities to connect with high‑level people, and your frame and reputation matter more than a single “shot.” Notable Quotes “Networking and friend‑making are basically the same thing, and people who separate them usually don't do either one very well.” “Don't think, ‘If I don't talk to this person right now, I'll never get another chance.' Most of the time, that's just not true.” “Always strive to add at least 51% of the value in your relationships, even when you don't feel like you have much to offer.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All‑In‑One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Future of Work, Pat Flynn chats with Keara Osborne, a remote worker based in Ennis and a member of the Grow Remote network. This feature, 'The Future of Work' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.

On this week's Atlantic Tales, Pat Flynn will visit the home of the largest stalactite in the Northern Hemisphere and the third biggest in the world. Over 7 metres in length and believed to weigh around 10 tonnes, it was discovered by a pair of young English cavers in 1952. The cave and stalactite were opened to the public by the Browne family 20 years ago this year.

The AGSI has met with the Garda Commissioner to discuss a number of issues. Thursday's meeting came as the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors call for urgent reform of the industrial relations framework. President of the association, Declan Higgins says the current mechanisms are not working and they are struggling to solve any major issues... Alan Morrissey spoke with Brian Howard, Clare AGSI Rep, Ennis-based Detective Sergeant on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

On this week's episode of Clare Women In Business, Pat Flynn chats with Róisin McMahon, owner of Grey Gate Interiors based in Lissycasey Co Clare. Clare Women in Business is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee.

In episode 305 of the podcast, we're taking it back to the 2000s.Pat Flynn of Have Heart, Fiddlehead, How Much Art (and many, many others) joins us to talk all things 2000s hardcore. We talk the transition from 90s to 2000s, the size of hardcore in the aughts, the labels, touring, the emergence of the internet/social media/technology, Pat's experience in The Action Taken and Have Heart, records from the likes of No Warning, Bane, In My Eyes, The Rival Mob, Modern Life Is War, Trapped Under Ice, Verse, Terror, and much more.Pat was an all-time guest — just so thoughtful and present. You're going to love this convo.Long live 2000s hardcore.Check out Pat and his projects here: Pat - IG: @patrickflynnxHow Much Art - IG: @howmuchartusaFiddlehead - IG/X: @fiddleheadusaHave Heart - IG: @haveheartusaPhoto Credit:Shawn Robbins (IG: @photorobbins) - left photoAdam Tanner (IG: @adamtannerphoto) - right photoReturn to the Pit (IG: @returntothepit) - background photoPodcast theme performed by Trawl. Follow them here:WebsiteIG/X/TikTok: @trawlbandWe'd love for everyone to hear this episode! Support the Podioslave family by rating, subscribing, sharing, storying, tweeting, etc - you get the vibe. Peace, love, and PodioslaveCheck us out here:WebsiteIG/Threads/X/TikTok: @PodioslaveYoutubeEmail: Podioslavepodcast@gmail.com

Most podcasters try to learn everything and end up doing nothing. The pressure to master it all becomes overwhelming and stalls progress. Don't let this be the case for you! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Pat Flynn share how to focus your learning, eliminate noise, and grow by doing less. You'll learn how to take aligned action, avoid burnout, and get real results without chasing every new idea. Get ready to stop the overwhelm and move forward with clarity and purpose!MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/366Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lean Learning Lifestyle01:25 Defining Lean Learning04:41 Inspiration Overload and the Inspiration Matrix10:49 Choosing Action Over Information18:43 Navigating Mistakes and Community Feedback19:38 Navigating Hurt and Vulnerability23:43 Protecting Your Progress and Time30:15 The Decision to Persist or Pivot36:55 Embracing Mistakes and LearningTakeawaysLean learning is about doing more with less.Just-in-time learning is more effective than just-in-case learning.We are overwhelmed with information in today's digital age.Inspiration overload can lead to burnout and lack of focus.The inspiration matrix helps prioritize what truly matters.Choosing action over information leads to faster results.Mistakes are part of the learning process.Community feedback can be harsh but is essential for growth.Joy of opting out helps manage FOMO.Simplicity in approach often leads to better outcomes. It hurts to be hurt, especially for creators.Hurt people often project their pain onto others.Feedback, even if hurtful, can be valuable for growth.Protecting your time is essential for progress.Time blocking can help maintain focus on tasks.Commit to experiments for a set period to gauge success.Count episodes, not downloads, to measure progress.Persistence is key, but know when to pivot.Chasing money can lead to poor decisions.Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/366

Short-form video gets lots of views, but does it actually grow your business? Are you tired of producing vanilla content that fails to build a real community? To discover specific strategic tips from two seasoned experts to help you grow your audience and drive business results with short-form video on YouTube and Instagram, I interview Pat Flynn and Brock Johnson.Guests: Pat Flynn & Brock Johnson | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/700Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A few weeks ago, I came across a post on X from a user named Yoni Smolyar. It said posting a video on Instagram every day for 508 days in a row taught me that I never want to do that again. I realized that I had seen and followed Yoni on Instagram, where he has over 190,000 followers. In the process, Yoni built an iPhone app called Brainrot, which had a $10,000 launch that he credits to his social media presence that he built during this daily Instagram posting challenge. In this conversation, you'll hear Yoni's approach to Instagram, what worked for him, why he ultimately says he wouldn't do it again, and why he believes his ex-audience of 20,000 may be more valuable. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Full transcript and show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yoni's Website / Instagram / Twitter / Brainrot App / YouTube / TikTok *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) 508 Days of Daily Videos (05:08) Building Habits: A Month In (08:55) From Hesitant Posts to Viral Storytelling (12:35) Documenting My Entrepreneurial Journey (14:07) Speak Your Mind, Hit Record (19:38) Entrepreneurial Journey: Transparency & Growth (21:19) Brainrot: Tackling Phone Overuse (24:42) Overcoming Cringe Through Posting (30:37) Seasons of Steak and Sizzle (32:12) Origins of Social Media Sharing (34:58) Trapped by Public Perception (38:48) Short Form Video's Negative Impact *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#275: From ignoring short-form video to 3.5 billion views | Pat Flynn's Pokémon juggernaut (Part 1)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your question here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

How do I begin? Where do I start? If you've been waiting for things to calm down or trying to earn permission to focus on yourself, this episode is for you. Beginning isn't about having clarity—it's about creating a container where clarity can emerge. What you'll learn: Why you don't need a perfect plan to begin (just a "starter plan") How to start something meaningful without quitting your entire life Why overthinking is actually disguised fear The psychology of the "fresh start effect" and how to create your own Using tiny experiments to test bold goals without destabilizing everything The truth: Many high-achieving women believe they succeeded by managing everything. Starting something for yourself means asking: "Who am I allowed to be?" You don't need to earn the right to begin. Confidence comes from acting, not from waiting. You can pursue bold goals through small experiments—no grand reinvention required. Join me this January (all the beginning things!): Break Free From Busy mini-course (free) Plan Goal Plan Your Year Retreat (Jan 9) Your Bold Goal Workshop (Jan 16) Book Club: "How to Begin" (Jan 21 - no reading required!) Links at plangoalplan.com Books mentioned: "Start" by Jon Acuff, "Lean Learning" by Pat Flynn, "How to Begin" by Michael Bungay Stanier You don't need to quit your whole life to do something meaningful. You just need to start. Resources: Sense the Possibilities Planner & Journal (20+ worksheets to help you connect with yourself before setting goals) Plan Goal Plan 2026 Weekly Planner Quarterly Plan Goal Plan Your Year Retreats (dates at plangoalplan.com/retreats) Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

For any entrepreneur, the most valuable currency to buy back is time. Yet many remain trapped, losing time with family and struggling to break free from the business.But today's guest has become the embodiment of building freedom through creativity, community, and leveraging advisory opportunities.Pat Flynn is the creator of Smart Passive Income, bestselling author of Will It Fly? and Superfans, advisor to top tech companies such as Teachable, Circle, SquadCast, and Riverside, and one of the most respected voices in online business. Since being laid off as an architect in 2008, he's built multiple 7-figure businesses, generating millions of podcast downloads, and launching a wildly successful Pokémon YouTube channel with almost 2 million subscribers. In this episode, Pat shares how he identifies winning opportunities, his Airport Test framework for evaluating business ideas, how advisory shares became one of his highest-ROI wealth builders, and how he's intentionally designed his life so that work supports family—not the other way around. In this episode, you'll learn: 1.) How Pat turned a layoff into a launchpad for building multiple passive income businesses.2.) A simple framework to evaluate business ideas before investing time or money.3.) Why advisory shares became one of his highest-leverage income streams—and the criteria he uses to decide which companies to work with.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/270Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Best of So Money 2025 episode, we revisit the conversations that best captured how AI is reshaping our careers, how we learn, and how we protect our money. Workplace expert Dan Schawbel breaks down what employers really think about degrees in the age of automation, Pat Flynn shares a smarter way to build skills without overwhelm, cybersecurity founder Martha Underwood explains how AI is supercharging scams—and how to defend yourself right now. And last, Amanda Holden offers investing guidance amidst fears of an AI bubble bursting in 2026.Featured Guest ExcerptsDan Schawbel (Episode 1781) – The shifting ROI of college, the automation threat to entry-level work, and the skills employers say matter most nowPat Flynn (Episode 1838) – “Lean Learning,” the one-one-one strategy, and how to build confidence and clarity by serving one real person firstMartha Underwood (Episode 1883) – AI-powered fraud, voice cloning and spoofing, and practical steps to protect your identity (including family “safe words”)Amanda Holden (Episode 1915) – Investing in the age of AI hype, bubble anatomy, and what diversification really means when mega-cap tech dominates indexes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do high-achievers feel perpetually behind, even while consuming more content than ever? In this conversation, Pat Flynn explains the trap of “overlearning” and how it quietly keeps us stuck in motion without progress. You'll learn how to shift from “just-in-case” learning to “just-in-time” learning, create real momentum with a simple four-step framework, and protect what matters most with practical boundaries. Along the way, Pat shares how these principles helped him build multiple successful businesses (including a Pokémon channel with millions of followers) without sacrificing his family, health, or joy.Memorable Quotes“We all, in a way, are not just our overlearning, but we're getting over-inspired. We're so connected with so many amazing people out there who teach us this and push us over here, and then we're pulled over this way. We're spread so thin it's we're we're not seeing any results in our own life.”“Now we all have access to all the same kind of information, but we're still treating it as if it's scarce…However, we now live in a buffet line of information… and we're not quite evolved to absorb all of this because we're stuffing our plates full. Not only are we getting bloated and and and slowed down, but we're also getting force-fed on these platforms.”“This is the difference between ‘just-in-case learning,' which is what we've all been doing, and ‘just-in-time learning,' which is learning what you need to know to just take that next step. Because truly the action of taking that next step, the results of that one way or another—whether there are good results or bad results—can teach you so much more than just absorbing this information and never taking any action at all.” “[Silence] allows me to be with myself and to digest the things that I've already learned, to think about my priorities and the things I've already committed to. It allows me to make creative connections between things that I have already picked up instead of just getting more puzzle pieces to try to figure out where they go.”“I mean I was always taught that again, ‘The more you know the more successful you'll be,' and there's always seemingly opportunities to inject more of that learning. And it has this sort of fake productivity that goes along with it, because it is only truly productive, in my opinion, when you actually put into action those things that you do read or listen to or watch.”“At our authors retreat, a theme across most of the people there was not optimizing for revenue, not optimizing for scale, but optimizing for peace. And that was huge to think about.”“If I give myself five months to learn, I'm gonna take five months to learn it. If I give myself five hours to learn, I'm gonna take five hours to learn it. So I almost use time as a tool to help me get to the point of action and then understanding sooner.”“I've developed this rule called the 20% Itch Rule, and that is, out of all the things you do, 80% of your time is dedicated to the things you've already committed to, the things that, the responsibilities you have, the things that you've already said, yes to. The last 20% of time, allocate for curiosity, for play, for experimentation.”Key TakeawaysOverlearning Is a Hidden Productivity Trap. Constant consumption creates a sense of progress without producing results—and often adds more “to-dos” than your life can hold.Shift from “Just-in-Case” to “Just-in-Time.” Learn only what you need for the next step, then take action. Real learning accelerates through doing.Use the 4-Step Lean Learning Cycle. Identify the next step → choose one resource → implement → review. Repeat.Silence Helps You Digest What You Already Know. Pat's “silent car” habit creates space for integration, creativity, and clarity.Watch for “Junk Sparks.” Many ideas are just distractions dressed up as opportunity—especially when algorithms reduce the friction to buy, click, or binge.Try the “20% Itch Rule.” Dedicate 80% of your time to current commitments and responsibilities, and reserve 20% for curiosity, experimentation, and play—without blowing up your life.Optimize for Peace, Not Scale. More revenue isn't always worth the hidden cost. A Double Win means there's still room for what makes you feel most alive.ResourcesSmart Passive Income (Pat's Business)Superfans (Book)Lean Learning (Book)Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/aLp6hHTrYQsThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Join Jeremy as he brings back past guests Jem Siow of Speed, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, Yasi Salek of the Bandsplain Podcast, and Pat Flynn of Have Heart / Fiddlehead to ask holiday related questions, including "Whats the first song you want to hear as soon as the clock strikes 12 on New Years Eve". SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON for bonus episodes, radio shows, and more! FOLLOW THE SHOW ON INSTAGRAM / X

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