In this weeks podcast I will reveal to you what worked for me in 2013… as well as what didn't work. You get to profit not only from my success stories, but even from my failures. Also on today's episode… Are you a Madman? Or a Madwoman? Copywriters wanted. An exciting new guide on how to form your own mastermind group… reduxe. What is the truth about so-called "greasy grace"? And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updating my copywriting course… win free access with yo...
Dec 18, 2013•31 min•Ep. 92
When your blog is the cornerstone of your business (as it is for mine, and I recommend it be for yours), creating enough content can be a challenge. In today's episode, I will share 10 different ways you can create more content, more consistently, and more easily. Also on today's episode… How to get my newly updated copywriting course for free. How to become an apprentice and work directly for me. An exciting new guide on how to form your own mastermind group. Answer the question: why are Christ...
Dec 12, 2013•31 min•Ep. 91
What most people do this time of year: run around in a frenzied chaos, and slide into the finish line of the current year battered, bruised, and confused. I have discovered three crucial actions that if, intentionally taken, can quite literally multiply the success and fulfillment you enjoy in 2014. Today, I'll share with they are and how you can use them. A favorite productivity app revisited… and why. Why I love sinners. And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updatin...
Dec 05, 2013•21 min•Ep. 90
What if you could influence people before you even met them? Would that be a valuable skill in business? Not only is it possible, you can engineer it with intention. And you should. In today's episode, you'll discover: The difference between strategic and tactical influence, and when to use each. The three key factors we need whenever we feel we've heard a special calling from God. My very favorite photography app. And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updating my cop...
Nov 27, 2013•34 min•Ep. 89
It's just the right time to start thinking about your plans for the new year. It's just the right time to get started early. Today, I'll explain how to really set yourself up for a great new year-the best year yet. By the time were done, you will have discovered: Why online backups are not enough, and the two hidden "gotcha" they all contain. How to know if you're growing spiritually 7 steps to setting up your best year so far Announcements: Answer the reader's poll, and be blessed in return. I ...
Nov 21, 2013•31 min•Ep. 88
What if there was a way to cut through the fluff, the chaos, confusion, and just flat out fix your business? Well, there is. Today, I'll explain how you can stop worrying, start living, and learned to love discipline. By the time were done, you will have discovered: Why you do stuff you don't want to do, and don't do stuff you do want to do. How to stop that. How to use your laptop's power cable to increase your productivity. The key to releasing power into the lives of others. And of course, fi...
Nov 13, 2013•22 min•Ep. 87
I just attended the single best business conference I've ever been to… and it has nothing to do with my being one of the speakers! Today, I share my notes from this week's Platform Conference. By the time you listen to today's podcast, you will have discovered: The real secret to stress-free productivity How to get your business cards imported into your smart phone for free Why you procrastinate and how to stop doing that A simple formula that allows you to WOW your customers The secret that all...
Nov 08, 2013•39 min•Ep. 86
I will never forget the day I heard the bad news about copywriting. And now, I'm about to give you that same bad news. I heard the news from an off-the-wall copywriter in Utah, who had miraculously survived a brain tumor. I'll tell you the whole story in today's episode. And what it means to you. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013 , Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014 , Las Vegas, NV Strate...
Oct 30, 2013•23 min•Ep. 85
My consulting client was facing a tough season. None of her marketing was working. While considering the problem she was facing, it became obvious what was missing. Since that time, I've developed a short checklist that can almost always cure marketing woes. Today I'll share the checklist. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013 , Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013 , Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "T...
Oct 24, 2013•23 min•Ep. 84
There is a dangerous reason why you don't achieve your goals. There's a good chance you are committing this mistake yourself, even if you do lots of good stuff. In today's episode I will share with you how to go about fixing this problem. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013 , Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013 , Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014 , Las Vegas, NV Strateg...
Oct 16, 2013•24 min•Ep. 83
It's harder than ever to get people to share their email address. Nobody wants more spam in their inbox. What's a marketer to do? The solution to the problem is surprisingly simple, and increasingly difficult. But it's well worth the effort as I will demonstrate in today's episode. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop , October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October 28-30 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-...
Oct 09, 2013•18 min•Ep. 82
We all know we should be using testimonials to help sell our products and services. But there's another, less obvious use that can boost your bottom line. This week's episode, I'll explain how you can actually make sales by giving testimonials to other people… Even your competitors. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop , October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October 28-30 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3...
Oct 02, 2013•25 min•Ep. 81
Productivity is about more than the right day planner, a particular methodology, and certainly more than having a good "to do list". In today's episode, I interview one of my favorite podcast hosts, Erik J. Fisher of the Beyond the to Do List Podcast . Other highlights coming up in today's show… I give you my initial read on iOS7… the good, the bad, and yes… the ugly How you can be sure God is not mad at you. At least three powerful takeaways on productivity from Erik. And then we have the ever ...
Sep 25, 2013•41 min•Ep. 80
What is the one secret that can accelerate the growth of your business, and every other area of your life? I believe it is the crucible of companionship. This weeks episode is all about how to create your own Mastermind Group. Here are three good reasons to keep listening… If you want to compress time, and achieve more in 12 weeks than most people can achieve in 12 years… If you want to avoid pitfalls, perils, and mistakes… If you want to achieve more success, with less stress, and less effort… ...
Sep 18, 2013•30 min•Ep. 79
The pressure is on. You need to come up with big ideas for a client, or for your own business, or just to get yourself out of a problem. But being under the gun for a big idea is just the kind of environment that seems to stop the flow of said big ideas. Today show is about how to get big ideas on demand. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop , October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Confe...
Sep 11, 2013•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
Would you like to know the marketing concept that will attract the most buyers, for the least cost, in the shortest period of time? Today's show is all about something I call "Value Creation Marketing". Reasons to listen are the fact that "Value Creation Marketing"… Attracts buyers before they're even thinking about buying. Closes a bigger percentage of sales. Fills the pipeline faster. Just makes the most money. So this episode is only for you if you want the least expensive marketing method, t...
Sep 04, 2013•44 min•Ep. 77
You've heard it before. The problem that holds you back is not lack of information. You already know what to do – but you don't do what you know. The question is why you don't do what you know? And that is what I'll be answering in today's episode. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week Sweetprocess lets you document all those repetitive tasks that eat up your precious time, so you c...
Aug 29, 2013•24 min•Ep. 76
I had two conversations this week that prompted the topic of today's podcast. One had to do with weird Christian views about money, and the other had to do with a question about the business mission of my company. This episode is going to be like one big Spiritual Foundations segment… So, if you're not into that, you might want to skip out until next week. However, if any of the following apply to you… You ever wonder if it's okay to want to get rich. Internal conflicts about money seem to slow ...
Aug 21, 2013•41 min•Ep. 75
Why do I still invest the time and money to attend seminars, even though many people would think I don't have to? I have at least five good reasons why, and in this episode I will share them with you. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 And if you enjoy the podcast, I would consider it a great favor if you subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes . This helps new people discover the podcast. You ...
Aug 14, 2013•40 min•Ep. 74
For many bloggers, it's the number one topic of discussion: how to get more traffic to your blog. Having a bigger number of visitors doesn't necessarily mean you have a more profitable business, but let's face it; we all want more traffic. In this episode, I'll explain how to get more traffic to your blog. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 And if you enjoy the podca...
Aug 07, 2013•27 min•Ep. 73
It's all the rage: "content marketing". But if you think just giving away lots of great content for free is going to make you money, you haven't thought the matter through. Chances are you're making one of the three big content marketing mistakes. St. John's Cathedral in Spokane, WA, taken with my iPhone. In this episode, I'll explain how to create content that actually makes sales. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conferen...
Jul 31, 2013•25 min•Ep. 72
Over the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to talk on the phone with a number of consulting clients. I was startled to hear virtually the same phrase come out of each of their mouths: "I need clarity on what I'm supposed to be doing, and help focusing on it." Why do we feel we lack clarity? And why do we have trouble focusing? Most importantly, how can we get clear and focused? I've got an answer for you in today's episode. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speak...
Jul 24, 2013•43 min•Ep. 71
When I am interviewed, one question that comes up regularly is: "Ray, if you are starting your business today how would you do it?" I think the implication is things are different today than when I started, and thus a different approach is required. But is that true? In this week's episode I'll answer the question, how would I start over today? Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: JV Alert, July 26-28 NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 ...
Jul 17, 2013•54 min•Ep. 70
Just yesterday I was on the phone with a client. She had just finished describing her business to me. She wants to sell a product that teaches women how to help their husbands break an addiction to pornography. "I guess what I'm wondering," she said, "is this a ministry or business? Is there really a way to make money doing this?" In other words, she was asking if it's possible to monetize her particular message. This is a common question. Almost everybody wonders about it at some point, and alm...
Jul 10, 2013•30 min•Ep. 69
One of the most common questions I get is this: "Ray, how do you create your podcast each week?" In this week's episode, I'll give the most complete answer ever. And I'll walk you through my workflow for creating this podcast. The official "studio" of the Ray Edwards Show. Announcements: JV Alert, July 26-28 NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week The Eagle Creek Tarmac 22 is my new carry-on , along with Eagle Creek Pack It ...
Jul 03, 2013•35 min•Ep. 68
This week I'm going to pull back the curtain and share what I believe have been my seven against business mistakes, and what you can learn from them. Announcements: JV Alert, July 26-28 NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week Apple Voice Memos is a fantastic recording studio in your pocket. Spiritual Foundations But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediat...
Jun 26, 2013•36 min•Ep. 67
What if you could run a company with no office, no staff, no inventory and no overhead? You can, and that is what this week's show is about. Announcements: Wisdom Thesis Workshop coming up, June 25-28 JV Alert, July 26-28 NAMS Conference, August 9-11 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week NextIssue.com features a nap that allows you to read all your favorite magazines on your iPad for just $14.99 a month. Genius Scan turns your iPhone into a pocket sca...
Jun 20, 2013•33 min•Ep. 66
What if you could reduce the hours you spend working by 50%, and yet still be three times as productive? What if you could do that starting tomorrow? You can. And that's what today show is all about-how to triple your productivity tomorrow. Announcements: Wisdom Thesis Workshop coming up, June 25-28 NAMS Conference, August 9-11 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week Adobe Creative Cloud. Once upon a time, owning just Photoshop was a $500 investment. Now you can get every Adobe makes f...
Jun 12, 2013•26 min•Ep. 65
Imagine starting and running a business that has no office, no employees, no inventory, no overhead, and potential revenue in the millions of dollars. Every day you work from wherever you want-maybe one day from your house, maybe the next day from Starbucks, maybe the next day from the deck of a cruise ship. Sound like a cheesy Internet ad? Maybe. But it's also reality for a lot of people I know. And it can be reality for you. That's what today show is all about-how to be a "minimalist entrepren...
Jun 05, 2013•34 min•Ep. 64
A spiritual business or job gives you excitement and a sense of purpose. It makes getting out of bed every day a real joy! Any job can be a spiritual job. This episode will show you how! Coming up on this week's podcast episode: Magic words that change your life. How to know God is on your side. Plus, our feature presentation… How to Turn Your Business Around Tip Of The Week What you say is what you experience. Change your language Spiritual Foundations "For I know the plans I have for you," dec...
May 29, 2013•39 min•Ep. 63
