Pat Flynn is an experienced entrepreneur and online marketer who has successfully built multiple businesses. He graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and worked as a Job Captain at MBH Architects and as an Intern at Del Valle Homes before being laid off in 2008. Since then, Flynn has created a variety of profitable businesses online, including an iPhone app development company, niche sites, and an affiliate marketing income stream. He blogs at The Smart Passive Income Blog, which offers a transparent and authentic look at his experiences in making money online. Flynn's success has earned him recognition in the industry, and his podcast, The Smart Passive Income Podcast, previously ranked #3 in the overall business category on iTunes, ahead of well-known public figures like Oprah and Suze Orman. His focus is on securing his family's financial future, retiring early, and helping others achieve the same.