Pat Flynn

6 months ago · 2 minute read

Entrepreneur – Start-up Advisor

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patflynn3/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk1LitxAZVnqQn0_nt5qxw

Pat Flynn is a resilient entrepreneur who turned a layoff from his dream job as an architect during the 2008 Great Recession into a journey of success and inspiration. Less than a year after the layoff, Pat built a 6-figure online business, helping architects pass an exam and chronicling his process on his blog, Smart Passive Income (SPI).

SPI has evolved into a premier resource for entrepreneurship and online business, with the award-winning SPI Podcast amassing over 80 million downloads and being featured in the New York Times. Pat is also a prolific author, with publications like “Will It Fly” (2015) and “Superfans” (2019) translated into multiple languages worldwide.

Pat is not just an online business guru; he’s a serial entrepreneur who has started and successfully sold companies in diverse industries, including iPhone app development, software, and food trucks. As the co-founder and co-inventor of Switchpod, an innovative tripod for videographers and YouTubers launched on Kickstarter in 2019, he generated nearly half a million dollars in just 60 days.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Pat ventured into Pokemon card collecting in 2021, launching a YouTube channel (@DeepPocketMonster) that quickly gained over 700,000 subscribers and 200 million video views. He also hosts an annual live event for the Pokemon collector community called CardParty, drawing over 2,500 attendees in its inaugural year in 2023.

Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Pat is a strategic advisor to digital marketing and creator startups. His guiding principles reflect his down-to-earth approach to business, emphasizing the importance of learning from successes and failures, taking pride in one’s craft, and forging a unique path toward personal happiness.

Pat Flynn’s goals extend beyond material wealth, focusing on inspiring others through his actions, lessons, and the joy he shares with those around him. He believes in creating his luck, embracing the satisfaction of self-made success, and encouraging individuals to follow their unique paths to fulfillment. In a world where the unexpected can lead to challenges and opportunities, Pat Flynn exemplifies the resilience and creativity required to thrive in the ever-evolving online business landscape.

Famous Publications

Superfans
Will It Fly?
Let Go

Achievements

Pat Flynn turned a 2008 layoff into a 6-figure online business for architects, making Smart Passive Income (SPI) a top resource in entrepreneurship.

Pat excelled in varied industries, starting and selling companies in iPhone app development, software, and food trucks.

Co-founder of Switchpod, Pat’s 2019 Kickstarter for a videographer tripod raised nearly half a million dollars in 60 days.

Pat’s 2021 YouTube channel (@DeepPocketMonster) on Pokemon card collecting earned 700,000 subscribers, and CardParty drew 2,500 attendees in 2023, showcasing his community-building prowess.