There are so many legal requirements for starting an online business–is it even worth the effort? That's what one of my students asked me last week. So I decided to get an attorney to answer. But not just any attorney–you're gonna love this guy! To help you turn these ideas into action, click here to download this week's free "key ideas" Worksheet. Today you're going to learn… Why businesses need to get their agreements in writing. Why businesses need to have a strategy for their "legal stuff." ...
May 27, 2019•53 min
May 20, 2019•31 min
This week I welcome my friend and former student Mike Kim to the show. He's an amazing marketing strategist, consultant, and copywriter. His podcast, "Brand You podcast" is the #1 podcast on personal branding according to Apple. Mike worked for years as the CMO of a big-time company before building his personal brand. One of his current marketing clients is none other than John Maxwell. We've prepared a FREE worksheet for this week's show to help you apply Mike's suggestions and get started with...
May 09, 2019•59 min
May 06, 2019•29 min
This week I'm talking with the amazing Chris Hogan about his new book, "Everyday Millionaires." Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Ray's Tip Of The Week Are you interested in making money every month automatically? Sound too far fetched? Introducing the Recurring Revolution! We're working hard to implement a system just like this in our coffee shops. To get training from the BEST expert in this field I know of, don't miss the FREE "Tribe Workshop" training going on right now I...
Apr 29, 2019•23 min•Ep. 386
Are you interested in having guaranteed money in the bank every month? Then this week's podcast is for you! I'm talking with my friend Stu McLaren, the founder of TribeWorkshop.com. Stu has become famous by helping entrepreneurs build low stress, high-profit businesses using recurring revenue. How does that sound? How would it feel to start every month with money in the bank and never wonder where your next client is going to come from? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Featu...
Apr 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 385
What happened to Tiffany? What happened to Adriane? What happened to Sean? Where are they? Don't worry, they'll be back soon. We've all been traveling so much that we couldn't find a time to get together in the studio. So we've batched a couple of fantastic interviews with 3 world class copywriters and marketers to replace the fun, freewheeling episodes until we can get back in the studio together again. In the next week or so we'll release our official announcement of a second podcast. That's r...
Apr 15, 2019•55 min•Ep. 384
Over the past few weeks, we've had a "shake-up" on the show. We had several weeks in a row of freewheeling discussion with two of my assistants, Tiffany and Adrian, and my son, Sean. To please the long-time listeners, some of whom aren't thrilled with this new style of episode, we've decided to launch a second podcast. That way, if you want to tune into the freewheeling silly stuff, you can do that. And if you want to hear the more serious business and copywriting stuff, you can do that too. Sta...
Apr 08, 2019•56 min•Ep. 383
Today it's just my special guest and me. But never fear, Tiffany, Sean, and Adriane will be back very soon. For the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some interviews I did with great copywriters. I asked them to share their philosophies about how to write copy that sells. This week I'm interviewing David Garfinkel, the world's greatest copywriting coach. But first… Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations: I want to encourage you to remember some important things...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 382
NOTE: The title of today's episode is the work of Ben Settle, who promptly smacked my wrist for grabbing one of his old subject lines – and rightfully so. Ben is a friend – but we don't steal from our enemies. We certainly don't steal from our friends! So sorry, el Benbo. The slight was not intentional, but that don't make it right. We changed the name of the episode to reflect Ben's ownership of the term, and we also changed the graphic for the post. Finally, I emailed out subscribers explainin...
Mar 25, 2019•56 min•Ep. 381
This week we're taking off the gloves! My son Sean and I–along with Tiffany and Adrianne–get down and dirty in a heated discussion about Capitalism and Socialism. It all started with a controversial Facebook post I wrote about why I'm a proud Capitalist Pig… oink, oink! We're also going to talk about… An online tool that allows you to " exponentialize " your social media content . You can create content one time and have it show up in many different social media platforms, "automagically." The t...
Mar 18, 2019•42 min•Ep. 380
On today's episode, I am interviewing Dr. Gus Vickery , a doctor in North Carolina and the author of the book, "Authentic Health." As a part of his practice, he goes deep down in his patient's history and blood work to find an individualized plan for them so they can live their healthiest life and possibly reverse their diseases. And he did this for me. Listen on to hear my test results and what he suggests. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. 4:14 Dr. Vickery talks about how h...
Mar 11, 2019•54 min•Ep. 379
Today on the show, we talk about how to get clients now and the 3 pillars of building a copywriting business. We also do Q&A with Ray where my assistant, Tiffany, asks me some questions that you may or may not want to know the answers to. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations 8:00- There is a passage in James that says you are not supposed to be boasting about tomorrow. Does this mean we shouldn't have goals? 9:05- Choose goals that are challenging and s...
Mar 04, 2019•49 min•Ep. 378
Just a sampling of comments on our last few podcasts… "You have ruined your podcast." "I thought you were a Christian." "You're a complete f-ing a-hole." And to be fair: "Best podcast you have ever done." "This was a GREAT episode!" "Ray, I have always liked your show, but I love it now that you have Tiffany and Sean with you!" In today's podcast, I'll answer the questions about what's going on with our show, what you can expect in future episodes, and why we're making all the changes. Click her...
Feb 25, 2019•50 min•Ep. 377
Today on the podcast we are talking about TV preachers, how people feed their delusions and the meaning of beauty. Also, we have some fun questions that my assistant, Tiffany, asks in our new Q&A section. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. 0:50- TV Preachers are still a billion-dollar industry. Why is this? 4:20- Sean's interesting take on how all of us have delusions. 6:25- "People will do anything for those who encourage their dreams, justify their failures, allay their ...
Feb 18, 2019•41 min•Ep. 376
Let's say I discovered a secret language pattern than could force people to buy whatever I'm selling. Would you wan to know this tactic? Would you use it? What if people bought stuff they couldn't afford for no other reason tan your tricky marketing tactics? Would that make you evil … or them gullible? All this and more in a rough-cut podcast recoding in an empty boardroom after a day full go meetings… Click here to download or listen to this episode now. [01:00] How the beauty & fashion ind...
Feb 11, 2019•48 min•Ep. 375
Today's podcast is completely different than anything I have done in the past. Today, you get to listen in as my Executive Assistant, Tiffany Laughter-Twining, and my Personal Assistant, Adriane Allred – interview me. They're asking me all the toughest, most personal questions come from you, O Constant Listener. I somehow suspect they slipped in a question or two of their own as well. Expect to be entertained and surprised. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. In this shockingly...
Feb 04, 2019•48 min•Ep. 374
Today we are talking about marketing and specifically how we are marketing in our businesses and the meaning of life. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. This Episode is Sponsered by How To Write Copy That Sells You can get my book by just paying for shipping. Get it here: Rayedwards.com/freebook SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS Is Jesus against materialism? I share my thoughts on this subject and why a statement an author made recently about this made me angry. Do you make assumptions ab...
Jan 28, 2019•38 min•Ep. 373
What's the highest leverage skill you can learn in business? What if there was a skill you could learn that would allow you to: Create a new product or company from thin air? Create cash windfalls on command Convince others of your belief or cause Decide your income and make it real Become location independent Save a company or start a new one Attract and grow a tribe Launch or relaunch a product Get a raise or promotion Start a movement Lower marketing costs AND increase revenue & profits S...
Jan 21, 2019•42 min•Ep. 372
This is episode 371 of The Ray Edwards Show. I get asked frequently, how I became who I am and why I believe what I believe. I read and form opinions from what I read, and I am very good at finding brilliant minds. So I am sharing some of my favorite books from some of the most brilliant minds with you. Listen on to hear my recommendations. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Here are the books I recommend you read if you want to reinvent your life and the way you think about i...
Jan 14, 2019•39 min•Ep. 371
This week I am talking to the 10-minute workday creator, Ben Settle. We discuss trolls, social media, and what is coming out in the future. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Here are the highlights from today's episode: • Ben plans his year out 2 or 3 years ahead. • How Ben manages to have a ten-minute workday. Really. • Ben has a product that he launched, and gets paid for every year- and yet he did virtually no work on it. • Ben publishes a newsletter about email marketing ...
Jan 07, 2019•22 min•Ep. 370
Welcome to the Ray Edwards show and 2019! For the first podcast of the year, I am talking to Amy Porterfield. We tackle life coaches, how to overcome your emotions, how to accept B+ work and why, and how Amy is making significant changes in her business, and you can, too. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Here are the highlights from today's show: • It is okay to feel emotions, in fact, it is good. But you can not let your feelings overcome you and determine your actions. • B...
Jan 03, 2019•51 min•Ep. 369
Today I am talking to the Mindset answer man, Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff tells us how to make our resolutions stick. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Right now everybody is thinking about their New Year's resolutions. A New Year's resolution is just a goal or set of goals that you set at the beginning of the new year. If setting resolutions doesn't work, can you make your goals work? Cliff says to follow this 4-step plan to achieve your goals: Believe it's possible. Write it d...
Dec 24, 2018•56 min•Ep. 368
We don't get to decide when things happen in our lives, like obstacles. We do get to choose what we do with those obstacles and what we make out of them. Perhaps these obstacles are the path to what you really want. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. In 1996, for the first and only time in my entire life – I was fired from a job. I had been recruited by Citadel Broadcasting to move to Salt Lake City and do the morning show. I moved my little family from Knoxville TN to Utah. W...
Dec 17, 2018•25 min•Ep. 367
Think about the things in your life that you consider problems. What if these thing could actually be used to propel you forward in life and business? What if you could use the things that seem to be working against you and make them work for you instead? Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Is the way you are setting your goals keeping you from reaching them? Is your attitude standing in the way of you being able to overcome your problems? Be intentional about your goals. It is...
Dec 10, 2018•26 min•Ep. 366
Today I am talking to Dr. Douglas Pew of Symphonic Copywriting. Dr. Pew is one of my copywriting students. His story of the transition from a university professor to a successful copywriter is genuinely inspiring. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Dr. Douglas Pew www.SymphonicCoypwriting.com Hi, I'm Dr. Douglas Pew, the Symphonic Copywriter. I'm a former university professor of music turned Copywriter and Marketing Strategist. I help business owners like you compose compelli...
Dec 03, 2018•25 min•Ep. 365
Yes, I'm quitting. I'm quitting all the things that make me stressed, unhappy — anything that makes me or others miserable. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Jesus talked about serving God and serving riches, but he did not condemn money. Read what he said in Matthew 6:24. Feature Presentation Here's a list of some things I'm quitting: Worry Anxiety Doubt Depression Jealousy Anger Addiction Compulsion Manipulation Comparison Competition Deception Fear V...
Nov 26, 2018•9 min•Ep. 364
Today I'm sharing 3 Things I Learned from Jeff Walker at LaunchCon. I just returned from a week in Orlando where we held our ESP Certified Copywriter Workshop. (Link: www.rayedwards.com/espcc) Shortly thereafter, we attended LaunchCon with Jeff Walker. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Today's Spiritual Foundation is about having faith and trusting God. How worried or stressed are you? How often do you have to remind yourself to trust God about these th...
Nov 19, 2018•28 min•Ep. 363
This week I am talking to Lee Cockerell. He is the former executive vice president of operations for the Walt Disney World resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for 10 years, Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members. He was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping and entertainment village, the ESPN sports and recreation complex, in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world. That is j...
Nov 12, 2018•16 min•Ep. 362
What if I told you that one thing can change everything? In fact, the only thing that changes everything is one thing. Find out how to make use of this one thing now. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Some people who are super religious about foul language, and through I think there is a better way to express yourself than using profanity, there are a few passages in the Bible that I feel are misrepresented using profanity. Ephesians 4: 29 says "Let no ...
Nov 05, 2018•30 min•Ep. 361
