SPI 914: Why Online Business Is So Different Now
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast
Pat Flynn
4.8 • 3.8K Ratings
🗓️ 11 February 2026
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
#914 Everything has changed. That's my answer to the question of how the world of online business is today versus how it was when I started. Of course, that was in 2008. But my answer is actually the same if I were to compare right now to this time last year. That's why we have a big change coming at SPI! Listen in on today's session because I need to address the "passive income" elephant in the room. Don't get me wrong, not trading your time for money is still a valid goal to shoot for in business. That said, certain terms associated with this concept have developed a scammy connotation. So tune in to hear how this is all contributing to my shift in a new direction! The big change is right around the corner, so join me to hear about my renewed focus on helping you build a business around your superfans! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session914.
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| 0:00.0 | You know what keeps me up at night? It's not coming up with new content ideas or even launching a new |
| 0:03.7 | product. It's making sure I'm making smart decisions with the data that I actually have. And here's the thing. Every business is asking the same question right now. How do we make AI work for us? And honestly, guessing is too risky. But sitting on the sidelines, that's not an option either because your competitors are already making their move. That's where a NetSuite comes in. It's the number one AI cloud ERP trusted by over 43,000 businesses. What I love about it is that it brings everything together, your financials, inventory, commerce, HR, and CRM, all into one single source of truth. And here's why that matters. When your data is connected, your AI doesn't just guess. It knows it can intelligently automate routine tasks, deliver actionable insights, and help you make confident decisions fast. This isn't another tool you just bold on. It's AI built into the system that runs your business. If I were running a business with lots of moving parts, NetSuite is what I would use to help me stay ahead of the pack. Right now, get our free business guide demystifying AI at NetSuite.com slash SPI. The guide is free to you at net suite.com slash SPI. NetSuite.com slash SPI. Your business is growing. That's awesome. But are you stuck doing all the jobs because no one else gets it? Don't be a bottleneck at this crucial time. Indeed is all you need to find someone with the right skills. Stop struggling to get your |
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| 2:12.8 | Everything has changed. |
| 2:16.6 | Everything has changed. |
| 2:17.7 | That is my answer to how is the world of online business today versus how it was when you |
| 2:24.5 | got started? |
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