The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

Will These New Lead Magnet Ideas Grow My Email List?

AL #003 Whatever niche you're in, growing your email list is still one of the best things you can do to grow and future-proof your brand. But how do you get more subscribers? Many creators and entrepreneurs use digital freebies to reward sign-ups. These lead magnets often come in the form of downloadable PDFs, mini-courses, discounts, and so on. That said, you may find that the common resources and ideas that get shared online don't work in your niche. If that's the situation you're in, listen in on this quick AskLiz session to stop overthinking your freebies. Today, I'll share my top uncommon and underappreciated lead magnet suggestions to help you take action fast! In case you haven't been tuning in lately, you'll definitely want to join me, Liz Wilcox, for these bite-sized Friday episodes on everything entrepreneurship and lifestyle design. And if you'd like to hear my take on what you're dealing with, send me your questions at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox [https://www.speakpipe.com/LizWilcox]! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al003 [https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/al003].See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

SPI 934: 18 Years Since Being Let Go

#934 It's been eighteen years since I got fired from my architecture job and started my entrepreneurship journey. That one moment led to something completely unexpected! You see, when you put yourself out there and share your story, you never know who's listening on the other end. But where do you start? Listening in on today's episode to get a leg up would help! I'll first share the mindset shift I had when I turned 40. This is a big one because it freed me up to go all-in on my Pokémon content when people were making fun of me. Billions of views later, I never want to go back to trying to please everyone. I'll also discuss the importance of live-streaming and in-person events for building relatability, how I turn failures into wins, how I became a New York Times bestselling author, and why I study K-pop groups for next-level marketing ideas. Thank you for tuning in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session934 [https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session934].See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Are Huge Sales Pages Worth It or Just Too Much?

AL #002 We've all seen the massive sales pages many high-level entrepreneurs swear by. But if you're a beginner, putting something like that together can be daunting enough to stop you from taking action altogether. So, do you really need all that to sell your first products? Instead, what's the shortest sales page you can get away with? And also, how much is too much copy? Join me, Liz Wilcox, for this second session of AskLiz to find out! Today, I'm breaking down the exact scenarios when minimal sales pages can work wonders for you. I'll also explain why and when you'll want to put in the extra effort and write more copy to uplevel your conversions. From getting the job done in under four hundred words to brushing up against short-story territory, I’ve got you covered! So listen in and let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox [https://www.speakpipe.com/LizWilcox] to have your questions answered in an upcoming episode. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al002 [https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/al002]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

SPI 933: When Automation Does & Does Not Make Sense

#933 I'm noticing a dangerous pattern for entrepreneurs, and AI is making things much worse! You see, there's nothing wrong with the traditional scaling advice of removing yourself as a bottleneck in your business. But there's also an automation and hiring trap destroying brands left and right! Over the years, I've seen and fallen for the dark side of delegating everything. That's why you should join me for this session to learn about common pitfalls to avoid as you begin to scale! I'll share the duties you should definitely automate or delegate as soon as possible. But more importantly, I'll walk you through my Human Scale Matrix to uncover the tasks your business thrives on. You should never hand these over to anyone else, so tune in to get this vital framework! Don't miss this episode because scaling isn't about removing yourself from your business. It's about removing yourself from the right parts of your business while doubling down on the parts that only you can do! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session933 [https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session933].See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Is Niching Down Overrated in 2026? (Welcome to AskLiz!)

AL #001 Can you still niche down to build an audience and find success in 2026? Instead of trying to find the riches in the niches, aren't you better off going broad nowadays? Debates on this topic are getting heated in the online business space. Right now, it's tried-and-true advice versus generalists hoping to hit it out of the park with a compelling enough offer. So what's the right move for your brand? I'm your host and SPI Community Director, Liz Wilcox, and we're tackling this question in this very first episode of AskLiz! We're launching these bite-sized sessions to help you on your journey in entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, personal development, and everything in between. Today's niching down question is the perfect place to start. Please tune in because clarity beats cleverness every time, and this makes all the difference if you're growing a brand from scratch! And if you'd like your question answered, let me know what you're dealing with at SpeakPipe.com/LizWilcox [https://www.speakpipe.com/LizWilcox]. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/al001 [https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/al001].See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].