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Season 4, Episode 407: Will it Fly?, Pat Flynn
Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn: Why Every Serial Pivot Needs This Book If you’ve ever built something in your business only to wonder, “Was this even the right move?”, Pat Flynn’s Will It Fly? is the book you didn’t know you needed—until now. The Right Book at the Right Time Let’s get something out of the way: Will It Fly? isn’t Pat Flynn’s newest book (that would be Lean Learning). But this book? It landed in our laps at just the right moment. As we’ve said before- that...
READ POSTThe worst place to test an idea
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. Here’s what I know:Your ideas are usually better than you give them credit for.But your brain? Not always the best place to test them. (at least i know mine isn’t) The more time we spend thinking through an idea, the more we are to stall out completely.You start wondering: Is this even a good idea? Has someone already done this? What if I can’t pull it off? And then?You quietly close the doc, open a tab, and move on—before giving it a real chance. So...
READ POSTThe Airport Test Changed Everything
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. One of my favorite parts of Will It Fly? is the Airport Test. Here’s how it works:Imagine it’s 5 years from now. You bump into a friend at the airport, and they ask how life is going. You describe your ideal life — not just business, but health, relationships, everything. Then you ask: Is the business I’m building going to make that life possible? When I did this exercise, I realized I was pouring my energy into projects that looked good on...
READ POSTThe advice from Pat Flynn I didn’t expect
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. A few weeks ago, I found myself in a live webinar with Pat Flynn.Yes — that Pat Flynn. When the Q&A opened, I took a deep breath and I couldn’t resist asking for his perspective on something that’s been on my mind: making changes in my business that I know will serve my audience better… but might also ruffle some feathers. Pat reminded me that change isn’t something to tiptoe around—it’s something to frame as an opportunity. Yes, people can resist change,...
READ POSTHow do you validate a new idea?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. You heard how Will It Fly? helped Kelly get clear on her goals and audience. Now we want to hear from you: 👉🏻 How do YOU test an idea before launch? Do you run surveys? Ask your community? Make a messy beta version and see who bites? Hit reply and let us know—even if you’re stuck in the “I-don’t-even-know-where-to-start” phase, say that too. We’ve got you. Joelene + Kelly SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS IHEARTRADIO AMAZON MUSIC
READ POST✈️ Will Your Idea Fly? Find Out Tomorrow.
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. Ever pour hours into a project only to think: “Wait… was this even the right move?” Tomorrow, we’re unpacking Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn on the podcast—a playbook for validating your next big idea before launch. We talk about how the book helps you get crystal-clear on your goals with a deceptively simple tool: the Airport Test and so much more. If you’ve been pivoting more than progressing lately, this one’s for you. 🛫 Listen in tomorrow and finally stop...
READ POSTWhat’s Your Purple Cow?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. As we prepare for our Will It Fly? episode, I’ve been thinking about a theme that came up in an earlier season: “In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is failing.” – Seth Godin, Purple Cow SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS IHEARTRADIO AMAZON MUSIC This isn’t just about being loud—it’s about being remarkable in a way that your audience actually values. What makes your idea worth talking about? What about it makes people pause? 📚 If you missed it, now’s a...
READ POSTIs Your Business Idea Really a Fit?
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. Next month, we’re cracking open a book that every entrepreneur should read before launching their next big idea: Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn. It’s a guide for validating your business or product before you spend your time, money, or energy building something nobody wants (oof—been there, right?). As we prep for next month’s podcast discussion, here’s a little teaser: “You don’t have to get it perfect. You just have to get it going.” – Pat Flynn In the...
READ POSTWhat’s one thing you’ve stopped doing in business?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. Have you listened to Episode 406? The Introvert Entrepreneur, you should. As an introverted entrepreneur (or someone growing quieter on purpose), I have to ask what’s one business tactic or expectation you’ve said “no thanks” to? SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS IHEARTRADIO AMAZON MUSIC Hit reply and let us know what you've let go of—and what you’ve embraced instead. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts—your turn at the roundtable! Kelly & Joelene
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