If your copywriting is not selling enough, maybe it's because you have failed to P.A.S.T.O.R. And I'm not talking about preaching… Copywriting: The Key To Wealth Generation If you can write effective sales copy , you can literally write your own paycheck. There really should be no such thing as a "broke copywriter". By definition, good copywriters can create money out of thin air. So why does copy so often fail? Copywriting Fails When You Ignore Universal Principles There are universal psycholog...
Oct 18, 2012•38 min•Ep. 31
You don't have enough money, and I'm going to show you how to get it from the most unlikely place-your own brain! That's right, there is money inside your brain. The trick is knowing how to get it out of there. There are two "games" you have to master if you want your brain to start producing money for you. Those two games are: 1. The "inner game" of money-getting 2. The "outer game" of money-getting This may sound ridiculously obvious, but it is very important to master both of these games if y...
Oct 11, 2012•37 min•Ep. 30
Joint Ventures are a hot topic. There is a lot of talk in the Internet marketing community about how to "JV". This past weekend, I was a featured speaker at JV Alert Live conference In San Diego. Talking with so many people about their concept of what a "joint venture" really is led me to create this weeks podcast. In this episode we will discuss: what a joint venture is how to create joint ventures pitfalls to avoid. I also have a couple of great interviews that I gathered while I was at the co...
Oct 04, 2012•43 min•Ep. 29
There is one business that is the very best business for almost anyone to start. And the time to start it is now . That's what this week's podcast is about. As you know, I write this blog and do these podcasts with the intention of helping people start, run, and grow an Internet-based business. I believe people who feel drawn to do such things are drawn by their Creator. That God placed things within you that cause you to want to be in business. I don't feel this is any less spiritual than peopl...
Sep 26, 2012•49 min•Ep. 28
A lot has been written and said about writing copy that sells. Today's podcast goes beyond the basics and provides a framework that allows you to be predictably persuasive, whether you're writing sales copy, giving a speech, or writing a blog post. This Week's Tip One of the new podcasts I'm listening to is Beyond The To Do List with Erik J Fisher – it's a keeper! Spiritual Foundations If you want God to bless you financially, give Him something to work with! So he who had received five talents ...
Sep 19, 2012•37 min•Ep. 27
The key to having all the joy and fulfillment you want from your business and your life is: being clear on your core values. Paul Evans is clear, and in this episode he shares his philosophy on how to make more, give more, and live more. In that order. This Week's Tip ProCamera turns your iPhone into the camera you WANT it to be. Spiritual Foundations The way to get the free from stress is to work… but work at what? Let us therefore be zealous and exert ourselves and strive diligently to enter t...
Sep 12, 2012•49 min•Ep. 26
You can take your business from idea to recurring income in a very short period of time (sometimes even mere days!) And if you plan it right, you can do the work once and get paid over and over, month after month. This episode outlines a plan for how to do just that – use the internet to create recurring income. This Week's Tip Wistia offers more control, better quality, and better analytics for your videos. Spiritual Foundations Think abundantly – God does! There is one who scatters, yet increa...
Sep 05, 2012•38 min•Ep. 25
The way you think affects the way you act – and that affects everything in your life. Today I want to share with you five "mindsets" (ways of thinking) that murder your business. And yes, I'll tell you how to avoid these profit-killers. This Week's Tips Build a membership site in five minutes and fewer clicks with Wishlist . Spiritual Foundations When God is your caretaker and protector, you won't lack for anything. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23 Feature Story: Five Mindse...
Aug 29, 2012•32 min•Ep. 24
Sometimes all of our fancy business goals boil down to this: "I need more money." What do you do, when you need more money, immediately? That's what today's podcast is all about. This Week's Tips Check out Nancy Duarte's book Resonate on the iPad . It is amazing. Spiritual Foundations God will deliver you from all your troubles, but deliverance is not the best that he has in store for you. "He shall deliver you in six troubles, yes, in seven no evil shall touch you." Job 5:19 Feature Story: How ...
Aug 21, 2012•50 min•Ep. 23
We all have these things that crop up called "problems" – in today's podcast I share some "real life", and advice on how to pulverize your so-called problems and turn them into opportunities. This Week's Tips Booklover? You're gonna love goodreads the app! Spiritual Foundations When you have problems – be glad! "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect...
Aug 15, 2012•49 min•Ep. 22
Attending conferences can pay big dividends – in today's podcast I explain 7 reasons why you should attend conferences. This Week's Tips Use the iMovie app on your iPad or iPhone to make killer marketing videos fast. http://youtu.be/SbJHKIN5e2w Spiritual Foundations When you have problems – be glad! "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complet...
Aug 08, 2012•32 min•Ep. 21
If you are a business owner, freelancer, consultant, solo professional, or have any desire to be a leader of any kind – you need to blog. This Week's Tips LastPass – the last password you'll ever need to remember. Spiritual Foundations If you're continually beating yourself up about your shortcomings, here's good news! "For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One,...
Aug 01, 2012•22 min•Ep. 20
On this week's episode I share 3 fresh new productivity hacks, plus I answer a bunch of listener questions. This Week's Tips This plugin, called RSS Footer, makes it easy to add a line of content to the beginning or the end of all the articles in your feeds, for instance to display a link back. Thanks to Pat Flynn for this tip. Win free stuff by commenting! Congrats to Larry Fischer and Robert Miller who both have already won. Feature Story: 3 Fresh Productivity Hacks Here are 3 fresh productivi...
Jul 24, 2012•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
On this week's episode I yield to your requests for an all-spiritual episode, tackling the question: has God created you to prosper? This Week's Tips For the easiest and fastest way to run your own business, and have a digital dashboard, watch this webinar replay . To leverage your time through outsourcing without going broke, get The Hands Free Formula by Jimmy D Brown. Win free stuff by commenting! Feature Story: God Created You To Prosper Does God want you to be rich? Or is money the root of ...
Jul 17, 2012•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
On this week's episode I expose the secrets of the perfect business for most people to start, why its the perfect business, and the 5 Basic Steps to starting it. This Week's Tips For a fast ramp-up on the subject of copywriting, grab a copy of my book, Writing Riches. To leverage your time through outsourcing without going broke, get The Hands Free Formula by Jimmy D Brown. Win free stuff by commenting! Spiritual Foundations Don't be confused when people tell you "there's a purpose in everything...
Jul 10, 2012•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
On this week's episode I lay out exactly how to get more profits from any business. Sharpen your pencils, class! By the way… I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you ideas on how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save your bacon, it's up to entrepreneurs like you and me! Start a business… save the world! This Week's Tip For incred...
Jul 03, 2012•30 min•Ep. 16
Are you living under the influence of one of these 3 stupid lies that keep you broke? Graham Cooke says, "When you believe a lie, you empower the liar." Stop doin' that! Today we'll talk about the truths that can set you free. By the way… I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you ideas on how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save ...
Jun 26, 2012•48 min•Ep. 15
In today's episode… Ever wish you could get brilliant business ideas on demand? You can, and I'll show you 5 habits that make ideas happen. By the way… I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you ideas on how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save your bacon, it's up to entrepreneurs like you and me! Start a business… save the world!...
Jun 19, 2012•33 min•Ep. 14
I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save your bacon, it's up to entrepreneurs like you and me! Start a business… save the world! In today's episode… I learned a lot from a sales pitch I got at a gas station. I'll tell you the story, and the valuable lesson (which will help you!) This Week...
Jun 12, 2012•36 min•Ep. 13
I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save your bacon, it's up to entrepreneurs like you and me! Start a business… save the world! In today's episode… Persuasive prose produces profits. Writing persuasive copy gets your emails opened and read, your ideas shared and promoted, your blog posts...
Jun 05, 2012•38 min•Ep. 12
The Ray Edwards Show is a weekly podcast where we help anyone start or grow your online business… and still have a life! Are you tired of peddling products for pennies? Haggling with rate-chiselers who want to chip away all your profits? Today's episode is all about how to get paid double, triple, or even ten times what you get currently. This Week's Tip(s) A faster, simpler Google Search app for iPhone. Spiritual Foundations Stop making the same mistakes repeatedly. As a dog returns to its vomi...
May 29, 2012•52 min
Many business owners, freelancers, and solo professionals wonder, "Should I have a blog? Is it worth the effort?" My answer: yes, you need a blog. And today's episode provides 5 good reasons why. This Week's Tip(s) Use Google Apps for business to get powerful features for very little money. Combine Insightly with Google Apps for a full-fledged CRM system. Spiritual Foundations How to have all the faith you need. Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes....
May 22, 2012•47 min•Ep. 10
There are few businesses that would not benefit from a steady, predictable flow of new customers. Yet very few businesses have any kind of system in place to do this. Here's a simple plan for generating 90 new customers for your business in 90 days. And the best part is, you don't have to stop at 90 days! This Week's Tip(s) Use Google Calendar on your iPhone with the Agenda calendar app . Create your own free newspaper with Google Currents app for iPhone Spiritual Foundations You don't have to "...
May 15, 2012•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 9
How to start a business for $100? Is it possible to start a business for a hundred dollars (or even less)? Chris Guillebeau , author of the new book, The $100 Startup , say yes. I agree – and in this episode, I'll explain the simple steps to do so. Maybe you'll be inspired to create your own "$100 startup". This Week's Bluehost Hosting Plug CozyWorkplace.com AcupunctureMiamiDade.com This Week's Tip(s) Get the new book by Chris Guillebeau , entitled The $100 Startup . Spiritual Foundations God se...
May 08, 2012•55 min•Ep. 8
Have you ever suffered a setback in your business, your health, your life? We all have. Why are some people crushed by setbacks – while others seem to use them as fuel for future success? And most importantly, how can you use your own setbacks to propel you to greater success? Announcements If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes . Plugs for audio shout-outs, either MP3 or call in at (509) 713-2679 Plugs for hosting accounts using this link. Free book pr...
May 01, 2012•37 min•Ep. 7
EPISODE OUTLINE Welcome to our "product creation" episode! This time around I'll share rapid product creation methods you can use to create your own product in a day or less. Announcements If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes . Plugs for audio shout-outs, either MP3 or call in at (509) 713-2679 Plugs for hosting accounts using this link. Free book promo for April; top 10 commentators Congrats on latest students – over 200 new students in WITS and PLAT...
Apr 24, 2012•39 min•Ep. 6
EPISODE OUTLINE Announcements If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes . Plugs for audio shout-outs, either MP3 or call in at (509) 713-2679 Plugs for hosting accounts using this link. Free book promo for April; top 10 commentators Coming Web Class in setting up your platform Follow Ray on Twitter and friend Ray on Facebook This Week's Tip(s) Make your own apps with AppMakr and Appcelerator Spiritual Foundations God wants us blessed in order that we might...
Apr 17, 2012•45 min•Ep. 5
EPISODE OUTLINE Announcements If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes . Plugs for audio shout-outs, either MP3 or call in at (509) 713-2679 Plugs for hosting accounts using this link. Free book promo for April; top 10 commentators Coming Web Class in setting up your platform Follow Ray on Twitter and friend Ray on Facebook This Week's Tip(s) Downcast podcast receiver app. Spiritual Foundations The gift of trusting God is received in the practice of thank...
Apr 10, 2012•33 min•Ep. 4
EPISODE OUTLINE Announcements Plugs for hosting accounts using this link. Plugs for audio shout-outs, either MP3 or call in at (509) 713-2679 Free book promo for April; top 10 commentators Coming Web Class in setting up your platform Follow Ray on Twitter and friend Ray on Facebook This Week's Tip(s) Laptop Battery Time Management Trick from Stu McLaren Product Plug Of The Week Great tool for making 3D boxes, books, and manuals: BoxShotKing Spiritual Foundations We should expect good things to c...
Apr 03, 2012•41 min•Ep. 3
The Ray Edwards Show is a weekly podcast dedicated to Internet Business, Leadership, and Productivity. My goal is to help you succeed with your online business, and this show is for you, whether you're a seasoned veteran who's been online for years — or you haven't even made your first dollar online! We can all reach for higher levels of success in business and in life! My intention is to publish a new podcast each week on Tuesdays, along with an outline (or "show notes" like these.) While you w...
Mar 27, 2012•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
