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The Paradox of Burnout: When drive becomes a double-edged sword.
Issue # 112 | October 15th, 2024 Presented by Level Up Hi, it’s Pat! In 2014, I hit a wall. Full-on burnout. The kind where just thinking about opening my laptop made my body scream, “Stop. Just stop.” But I couldn’t stop. I had said yes to too many things, and I wasn’t the kind of person to say yes without following through. Burnout is a strange paradox. The more driven and ambitious you are, the more susceptible you become to it. You’d think that the motivation to succeed would protect you,...
2 lessons from episode 9 that still stick.
Issue # 110 | October 1st, 2024 Presented by Premium Ghostwriting Academy Hey, it’s Pat! When I recorded episode nine of The Smart Passive Income Podcast back in 2010, I was still new to podcasting, and frankly, I had no idea what I was doing. It wasn’t until about episode 50 that things started to click. Thankfully, I hit the record button to capture some conversations with great people who did most of the heavy lifting for me — like Nicole Dean, my featured guest in episode nine. The...
How to be a great creator: Unautomate everything
Issue #107 | September 10th, 2024 Presented by Raptive Hi, it's Pat! Do you ever feel like you’re just running in circles as a creator? You’re posting content, sending emails, running ads — yet it all feels like you’re just going through the motions. The systems are in place, but are they truly serving your goals, or are you simply on autopilot? We live in a world where automation is key. While systems are important, there’s a danger in letting them take over. It’s easy to rely on the same...
The truth about testimonials (hint: THIS is better)
Issue #106 | September 3rd, 2024 Presented by OneNine Hi, it's Pat! When it comes to selling anything online — whether it’s a product or even just your expertise on a topic — you need proof. You need some sort of evidence that what you are claiming is actually true. There are several kinds of proof, but the most powerful form is a testimonial. Unfortunately, most testimonials are generic and, in my opinion, a huge wasted opportunity. In this newsletter, I’m going to teach you about a specific...
I figured out shorts (and got 50k subs in 30 days)
Issue # 104 | August 20th, 2024 Presented by Matt Giaro Before we dive into today’s newsletter, I want to invite you to my live podcasting webinar this Thursday, August 22nd, at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. I’ll share my step-by-step formula for launching and growing a successful podcast. Hope to see you there! Click here to register. Hi, it’s Pat! A little over 30 days ago, I started a brand new YouTube channel and didn’t use any of my pre-existing relationships, social media platforms, or...
So cringe.
Issue # 103 | August 13th, 2024 Presented by 1440 Hi, it's Pat! A question for you: when it comes to publishing content online, do you think quality or quantity is more important? In a perfect world, it’s both, right? We want a lot of really good things. But if you were just starting out and could only pick one, which one would it be? Take a moment to think of your answer… Do you think quality or quantity is more important? Quality Quantity If you said quality, then that’s great — you want to...
I had a gut feeling that this marketing strategy would work…
Issue # 101 | July 30th, 2024 Presented by Kion Hi, it's Pat! Last month, I hosted the second-ever Card Party in Orlando, Florida. Card Party is a live event for Pokémon collectors and creators, and over 3,500 people attended this year. It was awesome! Pretty insane considering I wasn’t involved in this niche three years ago! This event is important because, as I wrote in my book Superfans, you build brand support by creating spaces for your community to connect, rather than focusing solely...
The 100th Issue of Unstuck! (A preview from my upcoming book)
Issue #100 | July 23rd, 2024 Presented by Ascent Equity Hi, it's Pat! I can’t believe we’re already at 100 total Unstuck newsletters — that’s insane! I wouldn’t have been able to keep up without the amazing support and feedback from subscribers. So on behalf of the entire team at SPI, THANK YOU! Seriously — you’re the best! To celebrate 100 newsletters, I wanted to include something special for you in this one. I’m currently 14 days away from turning in the second draft of my manuscript for...
Being afraid… to ask.
Issue #99 | July 16th, 2024 Presented by ConvertKit Hi, it's Pat! Have you ever found yourself hesitating to ask for help, worried that you might come off as too needy or greedy? I definitely have.We often hold ourselves back, trapped by the fear of imposing on others. Yet, this very hesitation can prevent us from achieving our goals and dreams. Imagine unlocking the secret to confidently ask for what you need — whether it's a favor, a sale, or simply a helping hand — without feeling like...
The art of playing around.
Issue # 98 | July 9th, 2024 Presented by Premium Ghostwriting Blueprint Hi, it’s Pat! Someone recently told me, “Pat, you’re always playing around.” If I were still a young adult, I would probably take offense to this. But today I embrace it and purposefully bake it into my work in a special way. In this newsletter, let me tell you why play should be a part of every business owner's toolkit. We'll explore how incorporating play into your routine can spark creativity, foster resilience, and...
Starting and growing a business can be hard, and sometimes you might feel stuck. Our weekly newsletter, Unstuck, gets delivered to over 100,000 people each week to help them get unstuck. We'd love to help you, too.