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I was laid off in 2008, became an entrepreneur, and never turned back. I’m a podcaster, a YouTuber, and a start-up advisor.
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The Superfans System
A five-level roadmap that shows you exactly what to focus on, whether you’re just starting or already growing, so you always know your next step.
No more scattered tactics. No more random courses. The Superfans System organizes your entire creator journey from getting discovered to building a business people actually support.
Five clear levels. Proven frameworks. Real community.
Everything you need to go from invisible to profitable, without the guesswork, the overwhelm, and without doing it alone.
Here’s what changes when you follow the system
You’ll Stop Guessing (And Know Exactly What to Work On)
You’ll Start Seeing Real Progress (Not Just Spinning Your Wheels)
You’ll Build Superfans (Not Just Random Followers)
You’ll Know How to Monetize (Without Feeling Salesy)
You’ll Never Feel Alone In Your Creator Journey
You’ll Build a Business That Lasts (Not Just Another Failed Attempt)
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Popular courses inside the community
Level 1
1•2•3 Affiliate Marketing
Learn to authentically generate more income for your business through affiliate marketing with our three-step system. Ideal for those who already have at least a small online presence.
Level 3
A to Z Webinars
A step-by-step roadmap to help you create and deliver webinars that work. Grow your list. Increase trust. Make more money. Ideal for business owners looking for growth.
Level 3
Community Business Blueprint
Draft your ultimate community success strategy to best suit your business goals. Co-created by SPI and the team at Circle.
Level 2
Email Marketing Magic
Grow your list, make more money, and automate like magic with this course on establishing an email marketing program. Ideal for anyone new to or frustrated with email marketing.
Level 2
Heroic Online Courses
Learn to create powerful courses where you transform your audience into heroes. This course covers everything you need to know, including refining your course niche, creating a production plan, and crafting a powerful sales page.
Level 2
Power-Up Podcasting®
Create, launch, and market a podcast that grows your income and impact online. Covers step-by-step setup, how to get found (even on launch day), and more. Thousands of students have enjoyed this course. Now it’s your turn!
Level 1
Short-Form Formula
New for 2026
Learn to master short-form video as a tool for building your audience, strengthening connections, and fueling long-term growth. Taught by Pat Flynn, whose daily short-form series attracts over 10 million views every day.
Foundation
Smart From Scratch®
Smart Passive Income’s first course, now updated for 2025! Learn how to find a winning business idea and land your first customer. Ideal for those who do not have a business yet or who are exploring starting a new business.
Level 2
YouTube From Scratch
Learn how to start a YouTube channel and get your first 1000 subscribers so that you can qualify for YouTube’s monetization program. This is a course for beginners who do not yet have a YouTube channel.
Smart Passive Income Podcast
Your go-to resource for building a real online business, from the first idea to a loyal audience and sustainable income. Hosted by Pat Flynn since 2008, the Smart Passive Income Podcast covers audience growth, digital products, marketing, and the honest realities of entrepreneurship. Solo episodes, expert interviews, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns. No fluff. Just what actually works.
Average 4.8 stars (3,400 reviews)
900+ Episodes
80M+ Downloads
We host some of the smartest minds in business
Ramit Sethi
Amy Porterfield
Jenna Kutcher
Tim Ferriss
Seth Godin
The Superfans system
At its core, it’s a complete restructuring of our course library and community resources into a simple, tiered system built around one powerful idea: your relationship with your audience.
The Superfans System meets you exactly where you are and gives you a clear, focused path forward so you always know what to work on next.
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