How to Earn Passive Income Online (3 Legit Models From $5 Million Entrepreneur)
Today I'm going to show you how to make passive income online. I'll be showing you 3 different business models that you can choose from to start with so that you can build a business that works for you.
If you'd like to see specific examples from several different businesses that I own, here are 9 ways that I earn passive income online:
With that said, please read on for some really important information about this desire we all have to earn passive income, because there's a lot of information about it online, and not all of it is true.
There are several different definitions of passive income. I'm aware of the traditional definition, such as earnings derived from a rental property, but there's a better way that I have years of experience with and have also taught tens of thousands of others to do.
It involves building online businesses that take advantage of systems of automation that allow transactions, cash flow, and growth to happen without requiring a real-time presence.
In other words, we don't trade time for money. Instead, we invest our time upfront to create assets in the form of an online business that can continually pay us back later.
There are several different ways to achieve this, and the 3 models I share in this video will give you an idea of how you might approach an online business that works for you.
COMMON QUESTION #1: Does generating passive income mean you don't have to put in any work to earn money?
No. Not at all. Creating various passive income streams takes time and a lot of hard work. It's about building a real business that solves a problem, and creating systems, or hiring people such that it can be run on auto-pilot.
COMMON QUESTION #2: Can you create a passive income stream that requires zero upkeep or attention that will pay you back forever.
No. All passive income streams, even traditional ones, require some form of upkeep and maintenance. Real estate portfolios and market investments cannot (correction – shouldn't) be walked away from forever, and neither should any type of online business.
With that said, however, online businesses can be fashioned in a way so that you can walk away from it for a while and it can still continue to run. An online business is a storefront that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (even on holidays), and much more than real estate or market investments, building an online business gives you a lower barrier to entry, as well as a lot more potential upside.
Just think – how much would an extra $1000 per month help you? Imagine how much it would cost to invest to obtain an additional $1k per month in tradition forms of passive income, while building a business online is much more achievable.
Let's do some math to give you some perspective:
Imagine you sell a $25 product. You only have to sell 40 of them, per month, to earn an additional $1000/month.
Imagine you sell a membership into your program for $25 a month. You only need 40 members to generate an additional $1000/month. But then the next month, you obtain an additional 40 members who also pay you $25/month. Now you're making $2k per month.
The most important thing, however, is that whatever product or business you create, that it helps solve a problem. All good businesses solve a problem in some way, shape, or form, so make sure you watch the video to learn exactly how you can approach building a business online of your own.
Links mentioned in this video:
SPI Podcast Interview with Brian Casel:
Tools I used to start selling my first product / ebook:
Also watch 3 Passive Income Myths, BUSTED:
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Hey Pat, thanks for the video. And thank you for emphasizing that passive income takes hard work at first to achieve. Just by you saying that actually motivates me more. Cheers!
Such valuable information Pat – thank you for sharing these models and breaking them down. Really excited to be implementing this more in my business. The EP model is the best fit for me, and it would seriously help me leverage my time and have more flexibility with my family. Also love the new format for “Ask Pat” podcast – so much gold in those episodes 🙂 Thank you!!
Hey Pat, great summary and explanation. How clear it all becomes after a decade of being in the trenches and figuring things out. Great seeing your videos on YouTube. I’ve also started putting out regular videos – recently wrapped up a 90 Day Video Challenge, which was a very powerful exercise in building momentum. Look forward to meeting you some day after being inspired by your great content for over a decade now. 😃
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Love the rant and being upfront with people about the hard work that goes into creating passive income. The EP model is what I’m going towards. Using YouTube as the starting platform and go from there. Great video Pat!
If someone wants the fast, magical way, then they are in the wrong place. The reality is that this stuff is hard. I want people to succeed, and I want to be the one to help them. Thanks for being here!
Winner of a video, I have been researching “passive income online store” for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried – Qonmily Passive Formality – (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my m8 got excellent success with it.
Thanks Pat. This is exactly what I needed. I was trying to figure out whether to concentrate on freelancing or passive income. Thanks for answering this.
Another excellent video 🙂
Just what I needed today for further clarity of my ONE THING for this period of this entrepreneurial journey. Again, Pat comes through! Hope the trip from Fantasy Land to back home was a smooth transition for you and family. Thanks for the great content.
What a great summary of the different pathways to passive income!
I find sometimes it’s difficult to get accepted to be an affiliate. I’m a web designer (so I guess I’m FA) and my niche has specific equipment needs. So I applied to a couple of companies that sell just the stuff they need. Though I followed all the rules (terms of use page, etc) I was turned down. Maybe not enough traffic yet?? It was disappointing.
You encourage me to keep trying and working at growing my following!
Another great video Pat! I started listening to you back in June 2017 and it is changing my life. I have created 2 new businesses and looking to get going on theEP model next. Thanks Pat!
Thanks Pat. Great video. You’re absolutely right about the audience and advertising model. It takes time and doesn’t guarantee a fast turn around. I think the EP model works well and it’s not restricted to your core skills like the FP model. One can piggyback on other things out there too. I plan on turning on the passive income switch once I can find a full time job to keep things stable.
What a great no BS video Pat! We have been investing in real estate to build passive income for the past 10 years but as you pointed out it does take a fair bit of money to get going. Lately the real estate markets have been so crazy it is hard to buy something that makes sense so i have been looking for an alternative. Looks like I have found a mentor!
Mike
Thanks Mike! I’ve started to look to real estate for diversification too recently. I love all of the opportunities available for more passive income growth!
Agreed! We’ve also been investing in multi-family apartments for 10 years. Prices are going up, cash flow going down and we are 100% about cash flow (buy and hold!). Taking in all that I can on creating online opportunities. Good luck to you!
Pat. thank you for all of your insights and humorous, approachable teaching style! I’ll take this opportunity to ask if you have a pain point in getting started in real estate investing? I have an investment analysis spreadsheet that I’d be happy to share. Feels like a crowded online space, trying to find a niche.
There are always market corrections
Based2G yes there are and we can’t wait. There are also some emerging markets around the country that still make sense to buy in which we are looking at.
I still like the diversification Pat is teaching and I agree with Kathy above it does feel like a crowded online space and I too am trying to find a niche.
Mike
Pat, I honestly praise God for you. I couldn’t do what I’m doing w/o the quality info you share. You are making a difference in my family’s life
I appreciate you! 🙏🏼
Can you show me how your making passive income if you currently are?
This video is about the business models. If you’d like to see specific examples of different businesses I’ve created that use these models, here are 9 ways that I earn a passive income online, including income and what’s working best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhgQc70ZV7Y
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Pat Flynn actually the e.p.model makes some sense because i am good at solving others problems,specially in education, social areas and mental areas.
Pat Flynn u r so cool. M struglling with financial…thank u.
Hey Pat, thank you for taking the time out to create a structured video of substance w/ real-life examples. You just gained a subscription from someone who cuts down on his subscriptions every month (not that I have many). I’ve been wondering how to get started with building different streams of passive income based on my knowledge, background, etc, and it never occurred to me that there were actual models to choose from. Much appreciated.
Thanks Sydney, that means a lot! Welcome to TeamFlynn! We’ve got a great community here to help you succeed 🙌🏼
Pat you never seem to disappoint. Since I am following you, you always overdeliver. I’m a freelance ux designer and am about to start to build my personal brand. I am aiming at the third model type:EP. Really pumped and excited to continue. Stay tuned!
I’ve been listening to your podcasts for a little while now and am ready to get started on my own path of passive income! Out of the three business models you stated I personally liked the EP Model the best. But I am going to try to use a hybrid of the AA Model and turning that into the EP Model. Awesome video, awesome Podcast!!!
Thank you Travis! You got this!
A great video, Pat – thank you! You summarise it simply yet effectively 💛
FP = service-based freelance (to get started) to problem-solving product
AA = audience & advertising (affiliates, Adsense, sponsorships)
EP = expert (you can be an expert to someone else who knows just a little less than you do) to product (ebook, online course)
I’d love to hear Pat talk about print on demand & dropshipping businesses.
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Well aren’t you just wonderful.
Thank you so much for sharing! You seem like one of the first ones who talks about this that I actually trust. No quick fixes like everyone is saying lately. The EP model makes most sense to me because I have been spending a lot of hours learning about creating a balanced lifestyle based on your habits to go after your goals because that is what I am currently doing. It started just for me but people started asking me questions so I really appreciate this video. An extra 500 pounds would mean so much for me! I would be able to invest more in my company and myself and family to grown <3
Thanks for the kind comments Eloise! Anyone who tells you this stuff is easy and happens overnight is just downright wrong – this stuff is possible, and absolutely life changing, yes, but it’s hard and it takes work, and my job is to help dispel the myths, tell the truth and make it as easy as possible. I appreciate your kind words and support!
Pat Flynn Pat Flynn Yess I can really feel your energy and have a good feeling about it! I myself am in the health industry and am losing my mind over all the quick fixes. You are so right! You helped me see that I just need to keep on doing what I do and listen to my instinct! 🙌 Thankyou!
Really like that Pat emphasised the patience and time that is required to build passive income. Needs to be known right at the outset.
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