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The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

SPI 928: How to Build Your Creator Empire with Superfans

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Pat Flynn

Affiliatemarketing, Business, Videomarketing, Emailmarketing, Podcasting, Entrepreneurship

4.83.8K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

#928 Why are creators suddenly challenging massive corporations? There's a big shift happening, and none of the old-school gatekeepers can stop it. Here's the best part, though. It's all powered by superfans! Join me for today's episode because, as you'll learn, the sky's the limit on what you can build if you focus on serving your core following. One example I look at today is YouTuber Markiplier's feature film, Iron Lung. Independently produced and distributed without traditional Hollywood involvement, the movie earned over $50 million at the box office! If you're not inspired yet, you will be once you learn that it was Markplier's superfans who made this huge success possible. They rallied together, contacted their local theaters, and pushed for Iron Lung to be shown. So listen in on this session because I'll share the blueprint you can apply to start small and build up your creator empire! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session928.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

You know what nobody talks about enough?

0:01.9

Digital security, and I get it.

0:22.9

It's not the most exciting topic. But here's the reality. AI has completely changed the cybersecurity game. Scans are smarter. Malware is faster. And phishing emails, they look shockingly real now. The good news is you don't need to be a tech expert to stay protected. You just need security that can keep up. And that's exactly why I want to tell you about WebRute. Here's something that blew my mind.

0:54.4

If your computer feels sluggish, heats up randomly, or sounds like it's about to take off every time it runs a scan, your antivirus is probably the culprit. And many big name brands have become bloated, complicated, and full of pop-ups and upsells that slow everything down. WebRut is different. WebRoot Essential scans six times faster and takes up 33% less space than the average competitor. And it actually ranks number one in performance compared to Norton and McAfee. And these differences, they can make your computer feel newer, faster, and easier to use. And if you want all-in-one protection, WebRoot Total Protection covers antivirus,

0:58.9

identity monitoring, privacy protection, and cloud backup, all-in-one simple subscription,

1:04.2

up to 10 devices designed for everyday life. Powerful protection that stays out of your way,

1:10.4

that's WebRoot. Listeners of this show get an exclusive 60% off right now. Visit webroute.com slash smart to learn more. Live a better digital

1:13.3

life with WebRute. Is your business taking off? Well, now's the time to act fast and hire help,

1:19.0

but it can't just be anyone. Find the person who gets your brand and has the skills that matter

1:22.9

on Indeed. No more struggling to get your listing noticed on other sites. With Indeed sponsored jobs,

1:48.3

your post stands out and attracts the right candidates fast. And it really works. Sponsored jobs are 90% more likely to result in a hire. So this is truly the best way to reach top talent. That's how I do it if I were looking for anybody from podcast editors to community experts. Background matters. And indeed allows me to narrow my search to people with the right experience and know know how possible candidates with years of experience on shows just like this one and here's the thing with indeed sponsored jobs i get people who actually fit my requirements no more digging

1:53.0

through resumes plus you only pay for results on indeed no monthly subscriptions just a boost

1:57.6

when you need to hire fast so spend more time interviewing candidates who check all your boxes.

2:02.3

Less stress, less time, more results.

2:04.6

Now, with Indeed sponsored jobs.

2:06.4

And listeners of this show, we'll get a $75-sponsored job credit to help get your job the premium

2:11.3

status it deserves at Indeed.com slash smartpassive.

2:14.9

Just go to Indeed.com slash smart passive right now and support our show by saying

2:19.0

you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Indeed.com slash smart passive. Terms and conditions apply.

2:24.1

Hiring, do it the right way with Indeed. What if I told you that a YouTuber just beat Hollywood

2:30.5

at its own game without a single studio executive, without a massive budget, and without

2:36.7

really asking anyone for permission.

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