Askpat 2.0: A Weekly Coaching Call On Online Business, Blogging, Marketing, And Lifestyle Design

On today's show, Tashawna asks how to generate leads through affiliate marketing. I answer the question from two different perspectives. Tashawna's site is http://www.tashawnanicole.com/. Do you have a question about affiliate marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, Success Shirt. Go to http://www.successshirt.com/ to pick up your own AskPat t-shirt.

Bobby had a podcast but he let it fizzle out. He's ready to start it up again, and asks about the best strategy to do that. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today is launch day for the beta release of my Smart Podcast Player! Go to http://www.smartpodcastplayer.com/.

John is starting his video blog and he asks how he can market the site. Social media is a given, what are my other suggestions? There's a catch—he doesn't have a big budget. John's site is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXx9l1X3tcx24fz5PGLK6w. Do you have a question about building your audience? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, Stamps.com. Go to http://www.stamps.com/. Click on the microphone on the top of the homepage, and enter “PAT.” You’ll get a special $110 bonus offer, which includes a $55 USB Digital Scale, and $55 Free Postage.

Oscar wants to know which screen recording software I prefer. It's a tough question, because I love making screencast videos. Do you have a question about which tools and technology to use for growing your business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

It's the 100th episode of AskPat! I share one of the most important lessons I've learned in business. Thank you so much for helping make this show special! I love hearing your questions, so go to http://www.askpat.com to record one! Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout.

Today's question comes from Aaron, who is starting a podcast and has questions about the rules regarding using music for theme songs. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. For theme song music, I recommend Music Radio Creative. My affiliate link is http://askpat.com/mrc/.

Today's question comes from Greg, who wonders if it's better to sell products through his own site, rather than on Amazon. Do you have a question about selling on your site? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. If you're just getting started in online business, go to http://www.askpat.com/start/ for more advice.

Today's question comes from Tony, who asks if Facebook ads are a good way to build a following and increase social proof. Tony's site is http://www.thequarterlyreporter.com/. If you have a question about building your audience, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, Stamps.com. Go to http://www.stamps.com/. Click on the microphone on the top of the homepage, and enter “PAT.” You’ll get a special $110 bonus offer, which includes a $55 USB Digital Scale, and $55 Free Postage.

Josh has found a niche and now he has questions about monetization. How can he figure out the best strategy for monetizing the site? If you have a question about monetization, go to http://www.askpat.com/ to record it. For an easy way to listen to AskPat, the Smart Passive Income podcast, and to stay current on Smart Passive Income blog posts, go to http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/app/.

Maaz has a great series of questions about app development. How do you make sure your idea hasn't already been built? How do you know that your developer knows what they are doing? Do you have a question about app development? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Check out the new Smart Passive Income app in the iTunes App Store!

Mikel is just starting out, and he's wondering how to survive the learning phase of building a website. He doesn't have the capital to hire a developer. Do you have a question about getting started? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Success Shirt for providing the AskPat t-shirts. Go to http://www.successshirt.com/ to buy your own.

Maurice has a great question about content strategy: why do I choose audio instead of video? Which is better? Here are my thoughts. Do you have a question about your content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to today's sponsor, Stamps.com. Go to http://www.stamps.com/. Click on the microphone on the top of the homepage, and enter “PAT.” You’ll get a special $110 bonus offer, which includes a $55 USB Digital Scale, and $55 Free Postage.

Today's question comes from Roy, who wants to know how to get the most out of his mastermind group, as well as how to contribute well to his group. Do you have a question about mastermind groups? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Go to http://www.askpat.com/mastermind to learn more about mastermind groups.

Miriam asks a question that I've been thinking about lately: is it a good idea to turn blog posts into podcasts? Do you have a question about your podcast content strategy? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to Zip Recruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Frank asks a question that many bloggers and podcasters will encounter: his audience is asking him questions that he could answer in a guide—but a lot of similar guides and tutorials already exist. Is it worth making his own? Frank's site is http://www.socialtechzone.com/. Do you have a question about creating guides, tutorials, and ebooks? Record your question at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to LegalZoom for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.legalzoom.com/ and enter the discount code "Pat" at checkout.

Today's question comes from Bren, who asks about how to know the best day and time for blog post publishing. Do you have a question about your content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Check out the blog at http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ to get information on our upcoming SPI app release.

Greg has an interesting problem. His audience doesn't seem to like his guest posts, even when the content is better or more detailed than he is able to produce on his own. How should he respond to that? Do you have a question about how your audience interacts with your content? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. A big thanks to Success Shirt for providing the AskPat t-shirts. You can get your own at http://successshirt.com/.

Hayden has a great question about podcasting: do I release every episode that I record? Do I ever release episodes that don't fit my audience? Hayden's site is http://www.ptprophet.com/. If you have a question about the content strategy for your podcast, record it at http://www.askpat.com/. For help in starting your own podcast, go to http://www.podcastingtutorial.com/.

Today I have an anonymous question that got me fired up—in a good way. He asks if I ever worry about people stealing my ideas. You're welcome to leave anonymous questions for me at http://askpat.com/. I've got a big announcement coming soon about the podcast player I use for the AskPat episodes. Make sure you're signed up on the Smart Passive Income newsletter so that you hear about it first.

Ryan has a great question about email marketing: how do I keep my emails out of the Gmail Promotions tab and get them in to the Primary inbox? Ryan's site is http://musicwithryan.com/. Do you have a question about building your email list? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, AWeber. Go to www.aweber.com/askpat to get started for only $1.