#889 In business and in life, we need connection to thrive. So what is the number one superpower for building deep relationships? The answer is communication! That said, it's not enough to become a great on-stage speaker. While leveling up your skills around prepared talks is great, what happens when something like a networking dinner requires you to be spontaneous? That’s where the true growth opportunities live. I'm diving into this topic with Tristan de Montebello, co-founder of Ultraspeaking and a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking. Listen in on this episode because Tristan didn't start out as a "natural." Like many elite communicators, he has identified the bad habits holding him back and replaced them with the powerful skills that make speaking feel effortless. You'll hear Tristan and me run through a series of exercises meant to train and transform your on-the-spot thinking. Tune it to uncover blind spots and begin expressing yourself with ease! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session889.

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#888 You don't need a following to win big online. With algorithms pushing content to targeted audiences, you can serve and earn right away. All it takes is connecting people in search of solutions with the tools and resources to solve their problems. This is the key to affiliate marketing! But how much can you make recommending products? Here's something that blows my mind. Since starting my business journey in 2008, nearly half of my revenue has come from affiliate marketing. That's bananas! Listen in on today's episode because I'll share my top tips to help you follow in my footsteps. These are the tried-and-true strategies that work in 2025, so don't miss out! I'll discuss YouTube as the golden platform for affiliate marketing, my "free way versus the headache-free way" strategy, content formats that convert big, and my favorite tools for next-level results. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session888.

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#887 Hustle culture was wrong. Entrepreneurship is not about growth at all costs, and it's not about sacrificing your health for the sake of success. In fact, you'll never build a sustainable business if you're always running on fumes! In this episode, my good friend Chris Ducker returns to the show to share a powerful reminder on the dangers of burnout. Depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and adrenal failure, Chris has lived through it all. He is here to discuss the warning signs he ignored and the principles that brought him back to health. We tackle the dos and don'ts of running a business that won't burn you out. Based on Chris's new book, The Long Haul Leader, this deep session is all about slowing down to achieve more and build a legacy. From business relationships to self-care and hobbies, listen in for a perspective on lasting success! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session887.

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