Pat Flynn (entrepreneur)
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| Born | February 17, 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Author |
Pat Flynn is an American entrepreneur, author, and speaker, best known for his expertise in online business and digital marketing.[1] He is the founder of Smart Passive Income (SPI), a platform that provides entrepreneurs with strategies and insights to build successful online ventures.[2][3]
Early Life and Education
Flynn graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2005 with an architecture degree. After the economic recession in 2008, he was terminated from his architectural job, which prompted him to seek online business ventures.
Career
Flynn founded Smart Passive Income in 2008 as a blog to chronicle his online business and passive income-building experiences.[4] Since then, the site has expanded to feature podcasts, online courses, and a community of entrepreneurs.[5][6]
Flynn is also the host of "The Smart Passive Income Podcast," where he discusses business concepts and interviews people in the business world.[7] The podcast has generated millions of downloads and has been named one of the best business podcasts.[8]
Publications
Flynn has authored several books, including:
- Let Go (2013)
- Will It Fly? (2016)
- Superfans (2019)
Personal Life
Flynn resides in San Diego, California, with his wife and two children. He is known for his enthusiasm for "Back to the Future," Lego, and buffalo wings.[9]
References
- ↑ "Pat Flynn". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "SPI: Community and Education for Entrepreneurs". Smart Passive Income. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "An entrepreneur who earns up to $170,000 a month shares the first step to take before starting any type of business | Business Insider India". Business Insider. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Fenster, Jeff (28 August 2023). "How Pat Flynn Built a Passive Income Empire". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "Pat Flynn: How to Let Go, Create Passive Income and Achieve Your Greatness". Lewis Howes. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ Rigby, Amy (15 June 2018). "Case Study: How Pat Flynn Made $167,553.31 in Passive Income in One Month". Foundr. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "Pat Flynn: How to Let Go, Create Passive Income and Achieve Your Greatness". Lewis Howes. 13 June 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ↑ "Home Page". Pat Flynn. Retrieved 31 March 2025.