Last week's episode was a hot one – as we covered how to promote and sell your products and services online. If you haven't listened to episode #240 of The Ray Edwards Show, we recommend that you do so. This week, we're tackling the issue that really holds most people back – their conflicting beliefs about money and prosperity. And even if you were born after 1990, even if you were raised on Adam Smith and your mama read you bedtime stories by Ayn Rand… you probably still have some of these inne...
Jul 18, 2016•44 min•Ep. 241
Last week we discussed packaging your passion – turning your wisdom and experience into a knowledge product. We covered the 3 converging marketplace forces that make that possible. This week, we'll assume you've identified your passion and decided how to package it. So, how do you sell it? How do your promote your product? Anyone with a good product can promote it – by mastering a specific method of persuasive communication. Copywriting. Today we'll give you a basic framework for that, plus some...
Jul 11, 2016•53 min•Ep. 240
How do you take your life's passion – the thing that lights you up inside, that brings you joy, that makes you come alive – and turn that passion into a book, a product or a business? Can anyone do it? Should you? How do you do it? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: How to Triple Your Productivity The trick is pretty simple: use three times as many monitors. I can keep a resource open on one monitor (research, notes, etc.) My working document on the center mon...
Jul 04, 2016•34 min•Ep. 239
On today's show, we'll explore how to use the most powerful website you don't understand – LinkedIn! Our special guest is John Nemo. Since 2012, John Nemo has helped hundreds of Business Coaches, Consultants, Trainers, Small Business Owners, Sales and Business Development Executives use LinkedIn to generate more business for themselves. Today he will help you! Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Feature Segment: Grow Your Business With LinkedIn On this episode you'll hear: The ...
Jun 27, 2016•49 min•Ep. 238
This is not just for online businesses, but how to grow ANY business… and it starts with obeying the 7 Immutable Laws of Business Growth. Listen to the episode for more detail. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations "Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established." (Proverbs 15:22) Tip of the Week Glympse app for the iPhone. Feature Segment: How To Grow Your Online Business 7 Immutable Laws of Business Growth You must ...
Jun 20, 2016•33 min•Ep. 237
This is not just for online businesses, but how to run ANY business… and it starts with avoiding the "5 Failings That Will Kill Your Business." Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Business IS Spiritual "The people will curse him who withholds grain, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it." (Proverbs 11:26) Tip of the Week Good Notes app for the iPad Pro Handwrite on documents and PDF's. Lined Paper Option Specialized shapes and objects Featur...
Jun 13, 2016•35 min•Ep. 236
So how exactly do you start your online business… A business based on what you know. A business based on what you enjoy. …a Wisdom Enterprise! Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Spiritual Foundations What Does It Mean To Walk In Your Integrity in Business "As for me I will walk in my integrity, redeem me and be merciful to me." (Psalm 26:11, NLT) Discover what it means to YOU to walk in your own integrity and you will find redemption and mercy. Tip of the Week The Apple iPad ...
Jun 06, 2016•30 min•Ep. 235
At a recent meeting of my mastermind group, I was asked an interesting question… "What exactly to you do, Ray?" It's a great question that deserves more than just a one sentence answer, so I've decided to do something a little different for the next few episodes of The Ray Edwards Show. I'm going to do a deep dive on precisely how I help you start, run, and grow your online business. Don't worry, all your favorite segments like Spiritual Foundations and Tip of the Week will still be there for yo...
May 30, 2016•39 min•Ep. 234
Note: This episode is the second half of my conversation with Cliff Ravenscraft, aka The Podcast Answer Man . You can listen to Part One by clicking here. Cliff Ravenscraft is the king of helping people start their own podcast. He's helped thousands of people do it. But wait – there's more… This is fascinating conversation ended up being so far-ranging, we had to make it two episodes. We'll discover… Why typecasting is not necessarily a bad thing. How the musical Hamilton changed Cliff's life – ...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 233
Cliff Ravenscraft is the king of helping people start their own podcast. He's helped thousands of people do it. But wait – there's more… This is fascinating conversation ended up being so far-ranging, we had to make it two episodes. We'll discover… Why typecasting is not necessarily a bad thing. How the musical Hamilton changed Cliff's life – and so many others. The nature of ambition, service, and selfishness. And so much more! Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Links Wow – ...
May 16, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 232
Andy Mason is a remarkable man, doing remarkable work: helping small business owners and world-class CEO's bring the supernatural realm into the world of business. In this interview, you'll find out… How a real-life shepherd had an "Abraham moment" – and took his family around the globe as a result. Why God is interested in your business success. The difference between the "prosperity gospel" and the "poverty gospel". How you can get God's help in your business. And so much more! Click here to d...
May 09, 2016•45 min•Ep. 231
What if I told you it's possible to make money by just giving stuff away? Well, that's exactly what I'm telling you today. Plus… How to decide what kind of day to have. Send snail-mail from your iPhone. …and flair ! Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Spiritual Foundations Decide What Kind of Day to Have "I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises." (Psalm 34:1, NLT) Our expectation determines our experience. We often leap to a conclusion about wh...
May 02, 2016•24 min•Ep. 230
We just returned from Social Media Marketing World 2016, and this episode is filled with our impressions, some takeaways, and tips. We get into what you can do to make any conference trip better, and how to get the most from your conference dollars. How to be happy, regardless of what happens. How to turn your phone into walkie-talkie. …and flair! Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Spiritual Foundations Don't Get Attached to Outcomes Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow ...
Apr 25, 2016•36 min•Ep. 229
This is a special edition of the Ray Edwards Show where I interview the founder of Meet Edgar , Laura Roeder. I love her story and I think you will too! Laura Roeder is… The founder of MeetEdgar , a new social media automation tool designed to prevent updates from going to waste. Since 2009, she's been teaching entrepreneurs how to harness the power of social media marketing and create their own fame at LKR Social Media . Laura was named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 35 in 2011, 2013 an...
Apr 18, 2016•32 min•Ep. 228
It's a wild-west version of the show, as Sean and Ray are operating on too little sleep and too much caffeine. The subject: why you must master copywriting, especially if you think you don't need to. Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Tip of the Week Would you like some in-depth video training on how to create copy that makes more sales? Would you like to learn how to write copy that sells like crazy, but doesn't sound sleazy or pushy? And best of all, would you like to get a...
Apr 11, 2016•40 min•Ep. 227
Today's podcast is filled with action steps you can put to work in your business right away. These steps are designed to make more money. It should be no surprise to you but all seven steps involve your copywriting skills. But we're not going esoteric on you. This podcast is not about theory, it's about practice. You'll be able to put this stuff to work right now. Today. In this week's episode, you'll find… How to know it's time to give up trying to solve the problem you face, and try something ...
Apr 04, 2016•29 min•Ep. 226
Copywriting is the single most valuable skill you can develop in business. It's the only skill you can use to create more sales, out of thin air, without spending more on ads or changing your product or delivery. And if you need cash quick, you're going to love today's episode. We're going to explore proven methods that can produce nearly instant income. Specifically, I will be spelling out three killer copy tactics that create cash. Reliably. Time after time. And the funny part is, you just exp...
Mar 28, 2016•44 min•Ep. 225
Most people live lives of robotic repetition… they are just going through the motions, and about 90% of those motions are the same ones they went through yesterday. Most people follow routines and rituals they have never consciously thought through. But then we have one of "those" days. You know the kind. The perfect day. Everything just goes your way… on those days we feel 10 feet tall and bulletproof. Why can't every day be like that? Today's guest, Craig Ballantyne, thinks everyone can. In th...
Mar 21, 2016•59 min•Ep. 224
You probably know it's good to care about your audience. But I think you should go far beyond that. You should A.D.O.R.E. them! In this week's episode, you'll find… Why you are about to experience more favor, abundance, and "happy accidents" than you have ever imagined. The charmingly simple audio recording app you're going to love. A success story interview with one of my Regency Mastermind Members, Dr. Michael Hudson. And the Five Phases of Adoration that bring more profits, more often! Click ...
Mar 14, 2016•54 min•Ep. 223
It's another first for the Ray Edwards Show . Imagine sitting in on one of our private team meetings in which we discuss a product launch. Recently, we held just such a meeting and we recorded it. We invite you to listen in, as we recap what happened in the product launch we conducted in October. In the episode, we  go over exactly what we did during the launch, how things went, what went well , what did not go well, and some ideas for improvement in the future. Listen to the episode now to he...
Mar 07, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 222
I'm so excited to offer you this special bonus episode of the Ray Edwards Show. Today you're in for a real treat, as you listen in on a conversation with Michael Hyatt . In this week's episode, Michael shares some practical lessons from his new book, Living Foward. Whenever Michael and I talk, the conversation always takes some fun and unexpected turns, and this was no exception. Listen to the episode now to hear: The valuable lesson Mike and his wife Gail learned after surviving a terrifying ri...
Mar 02, 2016•50 min•Ep. 221
Do things in your business and your life ever get so crazy that you feel totally stressed out, overwhelmed, and ready to run & hide until it's all over? Me neither. But if that did ever happen, here's what I would do… In this week's episode, you'll find… Two lessons I learned from pilot training that help me keep my life on course (and right side up!) The new word I made up, what it means, and why it's important to you. How to get out of stress, and into peace & energy… by using "4-D Pro...
Feb 29, 2016•27 min•Ep. 220
In this week's episode, Sean turns the tables on Ray. The interviewer is now the one being interviewed. Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Feature Segment: Sean Edwards Interviews Ray Edwards Sean gets to ask Ray the questions this week. Some of the questions Sean asks… What is copywriting, and why is it so important to entrepreneurs and small-business owners? In your book, How to Write Copy That Sells, you refer to the "magic building blocks" of sales copy. What are those bl...
Feb 22, 2016•35 min•Ep. 219
What if you could go from struggle to stratosphere? Fumbling to flying? What if you could multiply the sales and profits of any business? That's what this episode is all about. In this episode… How to multiply sales and profits of any business. Ray's # 1 productivity "secret" (even if you know this, chances are you are not using it!) God says you are something special! Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Spiritual Foundations Yes, you are something special! But you are a chose...
Feb 15, 2016•26 min•Ep. 218
Many of us have one or more goals we just can't seem to crack. Maybe it's those stubborn "last 10 pounds" (or last 50 pounds) you just can't seem to lose. Perhaps it's the debt you never seem to pay off. Whatever the goal may be, if you'd like a system guaranteed to get those goals crossed off your list, this episode is for you. In this episode… How you can know for sure if God is "on your side". The one conference you must attend this year, and your invitation to join us. And our featured segme...
Feb 08, 2016•25 min•Ep. 217
The Ray Edwards Show will continue to publish without fail every week. We have never missed a week. But… The "Faith Friday" and weekly "Deep Dive" episodes are coming to an end. It was an experiment, and all the date tells me we're making the right move by going back to one episode per week. Listen to this short episode to hear the whole story of why I've made this decision, and where we go from here… Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Help the Show Subscribe to the show in i...
Feb 05, 2016•4 min•Ep. 216
Success is not an accident. That's what Paul B Evans says. And he says if you want to be successful, you have to make it happen on purpose. Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Links Mentioned In the Show The Paul B Evans Website . The 1010 Life. Pat's blog and podcast, Smart Passive Income . Help the Show Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you...
Feb 03, 2016•40 min•Ep. 215
Do you know what the most important skill in business is? Persuasive communication. And persuasive communication is at the heart of great Copywriting. Today, a reading from my forthcoming book, How to Write Copy That Sells. Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Spiritual Foundations How to lead like Jesus. Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that His hour had come that He should depart from this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, H...
Feb 01, 2016•19 min•Ep. 214
Many (if not most) modern Christians have a "pop-up Jesus"… we "pop him up" on Sunday morning, or maybe while we're listening to Christian radio. But when the chips are down (sickness, relationship trouble, financial problems), we often turn to more "practical" answers, like medical science, Dr. Phil, and good financial books. None of that is bad. But if we put our faith in those things, we're sunk. We need to pursue, and be preoccupied, with "the One Thing" for all Christians. If you are a Chri...
Jan 29, 2016•19 min•Ep. 213
You have a great business idea — or so you think. But will it work? That's the subject of Pat Flynn's new book, Will It Fly? , and in this Deep Dive Conversation, we dig into how Pat validates business ideas. He breaks down the core of what's in his book. And he talks about why he does all that he does… Click here to download or listen to this episode now . Links Mentioned In the Show Order Pat's book by going to WillItFlyBook.com Pat's blog and podcast, Smart Passive Income . Help the Show Subs...
Jan 27, 2016•37 min•Ep. 212
