In this episode, I'm thrilled to share a proven method for quickly and effectively outlining presentations, talks, webinars, or any form of communication. At the core of this approach are nine focusing questions I learned from my public speaking mentor. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the tools to create clear, impactful presentations on the fly. So, let's dive in and transform the way you prepare for your next speaking engagement! Overvie...
Nov 04, 2024•53 min
In this episode, I take you on a thrilling journey from my days as a nervous wreck to becoming a confident public speaker. It's a tale of transformation that many can relate to, filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and valuable lessons learned along the way. I'll reveal four game-changing strategies that not only revolutionized my approach to public speaking but also helped me overcome my fears and anxiety. These aren't just theoretical concepts - they're battle-tested techniques that I've per...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, I introduce the inaugural installment of the newly relaunched Building A Life And Business Together podcast! I host this show with my wife, Stephanie Ravenscraft, and we're excited to revive the podcast we started a few years ago. We've returned with fresh perspectives, valuable lessons learned, and a clear vision for the direction we want to take with this show. In this episode, we share our journey of navigating life and business as a married couple. We recount our entrepreneu...
Oct 02, 2024•2 hr 12 min
In this episode, I share an insightful response to a question presented in a recent session of my Next Level Coaching program. A participant asked for advice on how to handle it when others don't understand, and perhaps even question or doubt the unique vision you have for your business or entrepreneurial ventures. I open up about my own experience with my mastermind group questioning my decision to leave Podcast Answer Man behind and pursue my current coaching and mindset work. I emphasize the ...
Sep 12, 2024•28 min
In this episode, I reveal the complete 11-step formula I recommend for building an online business. This valuable content—which people have paid thousands of dollars to receive in my in-person workshops—is now being shared with a wider audience. I start by sharing my own entrepreneurial journey, which began with launching a podcast as a hobby. Over time, I discovered a desire to turn my passion for content creation into a full-time business. However, I quickly realized that most people attemptin...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Have you ever felt the magic of something you love slowly slipping away? In this episode, I share how my experiment with creating a video version of this podcast was diminishing the magic of my beloved audio-first approach to creating podcast content. Tune in to this in-depth exploration of the potential value of creating a video version of an audio-only podcast. I share the highs, lows, and the pivotal decision that brought the spark back to my content creation journey. Summary: I recount my re...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 33 min
I’ve been observing an alarming trend. Many people are prematurely quitting their day jobs, having fallen for the myth of overnight success. In this episode, I will discuss the myth of overnight success and its negative impact on the wellbeing of those who believe in it. I will introduce three questions to consider before quitting your day job and four essential business foundations to establish beforehand. Additionally, I will provide three suggestions for those who may have prematurely left th...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, I open up about the top three mistakes I've made over the past. I'll share how stopping my weekly podcast content, neglecting consistent email communication with my audience, and abandoning my life-giving early morning routine impacted my journey. Join me as I share the lessons I've learned from these mistakes and how they are shaping my approach moving forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone striving for personal growth, there's something valuable i...
May 23, 2024•49 min
In this podcast episode, I interview my dear friend Jessica Rhodes about her podcast guesting service business, Interview Connections , which she started in 2013. Over the past decade, her business has become a powerful entity that helps individuals reach their ideal clients and expand their audience. Listen in to learn valuable tips on how to make a strong impact when given the opportunity to be a guest on other people's podcasts. Hear are just a few of the key insights from this episode Appear...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In today's episode, I share a transformative conversation highlighting how one coaching session can shift years of aspirations into rapid reality. Recently, I had the pleasure of coaching Ryan Hamilton, a visionary who had been nurturing the dream of launching his own podcast and becoming an industry thought leader for seven years. During our intensive 90-minute session, Ryan sought to break free from the shackles of perfectionism and to gain momentum on his journey. We focused on practical step...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I wanted to share how I used ChatGPT's new voice functionality to interview me for an episode of my main podcast, The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. I simply felt that this topic might be insightful and inspirational in your podcasting efforts. Since I simply included the entire episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I'm simply going to copy and paste the show notes from that episode below: In this episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show , I delve deep into my perso...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this info-packed episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend and fellow online business expert Ray Edwards to dive deep into why we believe Kajabi is the ultimate all-in-one platform for online business owners. Ray and I take a trip down memory lane to remember the "bad old days" of cobbling together a frankenstein's monster of different tools, services, and platforms just to create and sell an online course or membership site. We share horror stories of downtime, limited storage and bandwidth,...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, I share a recording from a recent Ask Me Anything session that I hosted. During the session, Kristy posted the following question in the chat: "I need courage to start a blog that I can monetize. Do you have any words of wisdom? I've tried starting a blog in the past but struggled with maintaining consistency. I don't want to fall into old habits. Please advise. Thanks!" In response, I shared a powerful story to illustrate why Kristy may have been struggling to find the courage ...
Jun 23, 2023•54 min
In this episode of "Podcast Answer Man," I had the pleasure to deep dive into the creative side of the multifaceted Pat Flynn. Pat, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the brain behind "Smart Passive Income," shares how his identity has evolved over time. We talk about how his love for fishing has offered him peace away from his bustling life and business. His answer to why he's here iwas simply profound: to serve and help others. You'll discover to top 3 things that Pat is most proud of creat...
Jun 19, 2023•54 min
Several years ago, I realized that my brand, Podcast Answer Man, wasn't fully reflecting the guidance I was providing to those seeking strategies, tools and techniques to [fill in the blank]. That's why I decided to evolve my brand to Mindset Answer Man - to provide a better indication of the kind of advice I was giving. As the result of working with so many people, I began to recognize patterns between those who were successful in achieving their podcasting goals and those who were not. What I ...
Jan 28, 2023•26 min
If you ever wondered why I shut down my Podcast Answer Man business and rebranded myself as the Mindset Answer Man, this episode will give greater insight into my decision than I've shared previously. Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching." Kate Nankivell let me know that she would be participating live and that she planned to ask the following question: "I’ve just started a new podcast called The Shape of Kate. I’m at the beginning of my much ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching" and Chris Pinckley asked the following question: How can a seasoned or veteran coach, in other words someone who already knows the coaching industry, turn their podcast into a lead generation tool effectively? Talk consistently about the exact topics that your current coaching clients are bringing to their sessions. (No Specifics of the client Included of course) Use the precise language that they use to d...
Nov 08, 2022•37 min
Brad Miller joined me for an "Ask Me Anything" live broadcast and asked a podcast related question. First, he shared that he's been podcasting for five years, has published 223 episodes of his podcast and he stated that he still doesn't feel like he's achieved much traction with his podcast. He then went on to say that he plans to reach new audience members by becoming a guest on other people's podcasts. His question to me was... "What tips do you have for me so that I can be a great podcast gue...
Nov 04, 2022•46 min
This episode contains just one incredibly powerful story how how my participation within a mastermind group has made my dreams, personally and professionally, become reality. Click here to see the video version of the message included within this episode. If you are full-time self-employed or plan to become full-time self employed within the next 12 to 18 months, I want to invite you to CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL MASTERMIND TODAY . Here are a few testimonials from current and former ...
Jun 21, 2022•46 min
In this episode, I feature a conversation with my dear friend, John Lee Dumas, from Entrepreneur on Fire. In this episode, I'm certain that I asked questions that John has never been asked in an interview before and some incredibly fascinating insights came out as a result. Here are some important links related to this episode: The Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast The Freedom Journal The Mastery Journal The Podcast Journal The 100-Day Goal Journal The Common Path to Uncommon Success Book Here Is The...
May 17, 2022•1 hr
Creating free content is an amazing way to demonstrate the amount of insight and value that you could provide to potential clients. I'm often asked the question.... "How do I decide how much content to give for free so that potential clients will still hire me?" Almost everyone is shocked when I say.... "GIVE IT ALL AWAY FOR FREE." I explain why this is my philosophy of content creation in this very short podcast episode. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of sho...
Dec 12, 2021•5 min
This special episode is actually from my brand new UPGRADE YOUR PEER GROUP PODCAST . In this episode, I share a conversation that I had with Pat Flynn eight years ago. Pat had joined me to celebrate the 300th episode of my original Podcast Answer Man podcast back in March 2013. In this episode, you'll discover how Pat and I first met and hear how we made the decision to join forces in an official mastermind group alliance that began on October 8th, 2010. Listen now to hear the story of how a sin...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
There are two main segments to this episode. Segment 1 An update to my portable podcasting studio setup that I spoke about in episode 3 of this podcast . Here are links to the additional items that I have purchased: MonoPrice Hard Case 19” x 16” x 8” Table Top Mic Stand Heil PRSM Shock Mount Heil PR-40 Microphone Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Case for Sony Headphones 6ft XLR Mic Cable Important Link: Be sure to listen to Episode 668 of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show to hear the audio quality of the addit...
Sep 05, 2021•48 min
In this episode, I share a solution for recording full-production, high quality sounding podcasts right from the front seat of your car. Here is a list of the gear that I used to create this episode... Rodecaster Pro! 3ft XLR Mic Cable AT 2100 dynamic microphone Foam windscreen Sony MDR-7506 Headphones (Only thing that does not fit in the case) TRRS male to male patch cable Apple Lightning to TRRS female adapter Rode DCUSB1 DC to USB Power Cable RavPower 26,800mAh Power Bank / portable battery p...
Aug 24, 2021•37 min
In this episode, I share four simple steps to overcome impostor syndrome. Share who you are, authentically with your audience. Share "This is where I have been." Share "This is where I am now." Share "These are my hopes, dreams and plans for the future" And then simple invite them to join you on the journey. Here are the links to the two podcasts that I mentioned in this episode: The Community Voice (Start with episode 33) Lord of The Rings Fan Podcast And don't forget to check out my Work With ...
Aug 16, 2021•33 min
I originally started the Podcast Answer Man podcast in December 2006. After 438 episodes of that podcast, nearly a decade later, I made the decision to rebrand the podcast to The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. In this first episode of the ALL NEW version of the Podcast Answer Man podcast, I briefly explain the backstory of this podcast and the purpose of this new relaunched version. I hope that you'll enjoy the Evergreen Insights Related To Podcasting that will be featured in all the upcoming episodes....
Aug 16, 2021•17 min
