Pat Flynn is an architect turned author, podcast host and serial entrepreneur who is best known for The Smart Passive Income Blog and podcast. After finding himself laid off during the 2008 recession Pat found his start online with the GreenExamAcademy.com. Today, he’s often praised for his transparency, authentic style and thought leadership in digital marketing appearing in numerous publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, Pro Blogger and more. Pat is the author of Let Go and owner of Flynndustries and its subsidiaries.