American blogger and entrepreneur Pat Flynn is best known for his website Smart Passive Income, where he goes as far as breaking down how much he earns each month, to the cent, so his audience can track his own personal wealth. The stories Flynn covers on his podcast examine how US entrepreneurs can build their businesses into a sustainable source of income for the long term.

An expert in digital startups, Flynn takes a broader focus, with expert insights on PR, digital strategy, and personal and work satisfaction. Oh, and in case you’re interested, over the past 12 months Flynn has made a net profit (income after expenses) of $US1,219,957.82.

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