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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 55 MIN

Pat Flynn Got Fired. Then Built a 3 Billion-View Pokémon Brand

from Noah Kagan Presents · host Noah Kagan

Pat Flynn went from getting laid off in 2008... to building a seven-figure YouTube business, selling out Pokémon conventions, and leading a legacy entrepreneurship brand (Smart Passive Income). In this episode, we talk about reinvention, raising kids, chasing relevance,  and how he built Deep Pocket Monster into a viral brand with 3 billion+ views. You'll love this one if you've ever pivoted careers, tried to balance family with ambition, or just want to geek out on business and storytelling. 🎧 Enjoy! In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Pat says "count uploads, not likes" • How getting laid off changed everything • The difference between "just-in-time" vs. "just-in-case" learning • What he's saying *no* to (even if it could go viral) • Why storytelling and speed-learning are the future's top skills • Pat's exact business breakdown: SPI, YouTube, events, and more • How he handles jealousy and stays relevant • The surprising truth about parenting, pressure, and hot tubs Links & resources mentioned: • Pat's book: *Lean Learning* – https://leanlearningbook.com • Deep Pocket Monster (YouTube) – https://www.youtube.com/@DeepPocketMonster • Smart Passive Income – https://www.smartpassiveincome.com • Follow Pat on Twitter → @PatFlynn – https://twitter.com/patflynn • My book → Million Dollar Weekend – https://milliondollarweekend.com Like this episode? Hit the follow button and leave a review 

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