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
The Ray Edwards Show is a weekly podcast dedicated to Internet Business and 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! Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 This is a relaunch of my more...
Mar 20, 2012•59 min•Ep. 1
I just completed a really fun and informative interview with one of the top email marketers working today. Ben really knows what he's talking about when it comes to selling by email. What's remarkable about him is he is one of the very few “Internet Marketing teachers” who actually practices what he teaches. Ben’s blog is here , and his “Email Players Newsletter” is available here . In this interview you will hear: Why Ben does the exact opposite of what most “Internet Marketing” gurus teach . W...
Feb 15, 2012•35 min
It's a brand-new podcast, in which I interview my friend Carrie Wilkerson about her new book, The Barefoot Executive . So what's the book all about? Well, Carrie says her book if for anyone who longs to run their business from home. She says it's possible (and she doesn't just say it though, she shows you how). Her book helps anyone understand the ingredients needed to start and run a lucrative home-based business. In this interview you'll find Carrie to be an engaging, likeable, down-to-earth t...
Sep 26, 2011•51 min
Things got all stirred up here in Ray-land this past week, what with my post about the “gurus”. In today's podcast I talk about what that was really all about… As always, if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. Call in your questions or comments to our new, fancy “request line” at (509) 713-2679 Click for the Podcast Audio: Click Here...
Aug 24, 2010•18 min•Ep. 7
Wow, I got a lot of feedback on my last podcast about thinking bigger. And not all of it was positive. So in today's podcast, I address some of the biggest questions that keep cropping up. Two main topics today: 1. A tool to help you breakthrough to bigger thinking. 2. A way to overcome your biggest limitation (it's probably not what you're thinking). 3. Our very first Q&A session! As always, if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. Call in your questions or comments...
Aug 03, 2010•24 min
Don't you think it's time you started getting the most out of life? Out of your business? So do I. And today's podcast is about how to do just that! Two main topics today: How to solve any marketing problem How to think bigger (for the right reasons) Resources Mentioned In The Show Feedblitz As always, if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. Call in your questions or comments to our new, fancy “request line” at (509) 713-2679 Click for the Podcast Audio: Click Here...
Jul 20, 2010•20 min
It's another “On The Road” Edition of the show… recorded “live” in the Copywriting Motorhome somewhere in the hills of South Carolina. Today we talk about the “BS Lies That Hold You Back”, “Loser's Limp”, and my favorite new internet gizmo. Resources Mentioned In The Show Web Copywriting Explained Apple iPad And once again, if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. You can call in your questions for next show at (509)624-2220 … just tell my receptionist you need to le...
Jul 09, 2010•17 min
This is the “On The Road” Edition of the show… recorded “live” in a coffee shop. Wow. Hey it just goes to show you: imperfect action beats perfect contemplation, every time. For those who are interested, here's the microphone I'm using – I wrongly said in the show it was a Logitech, but it's actually a Plantronics headset. Resources Mentioned In The Show Product Launch Formula Market Samurai And once again, if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. What would make the...
Jun 15, 2010•25 min
The Story: Brand new Ray Edwards Show podcast — all about marketing and productivity. The Point: Getting the podcast off the ground, despite being on the road in the RV and despite slightly crappy audio. We've got two episodes in the can, and the audio turned out to be not as good as I would have hoped. BUT… in the spirit of getting things done, I'm releasing them anyway. Audio will get better, I promise. And if you have feedback or suggestions I'd really like to hear from you. What would make t...
May 25, 2010•22 min
Most of us work too hard to really get anything done. There are many studies that demonstrate that multimillion dollar CEOs spend less than 30 minutes per day doing the work they're actually paid to do. Why is this? It's because the higher we go in our levels of responsibility (and this is especially salient for entrepreneurs) the more likely it is we will be interrupted throughout the day by concerns, people, and tasks that are urgent (needs attention from someone immediately) but not necessari...
Jun 04, 2009•15 min
The Question: Do I really need a guarantee on my website? The Answer: Yes. This is the only way to remove the biggest objection your prospects have to buying from you. Three Things To Consider When Creating Your Guarantee : 1. The length of the guarantee (the longer you can make it, the more credible your offer). 2. How you word your guarantee matters. If you can denominate your guarantee in a fresh way, it will be more effective. 3. Check with your merchant provider about the length of guarante...
Jul 03, 2008•3 min
The Question: How do I take online payments? The Answer: There are lots of options, including a very simple way to take online payments. Three Ways To Take Online Payments : 1. Use Clickbank (for digital products). 2. Paypal works for physical products. 3. For full-fledged merchant accounts, use iPowerPay . Click for the Podcast Audio: How To Take Online Payments...
Jul 02, 2008•2 min
The Question: How do I test my copy? The Answer: It's not that difficult – don't over-complicate things. How To Improve Your Sales With Better Copy : 1. Model successful copy of companies whose ads you know are working ( don't steal – model!). 2. Use multi-variate testing. Yep, sounds complicated. But when you use software, it's pretty easy. 3. Use software like Split Test Accelerator to do your testing. (NOTE: Multi-Track Generator is now off the market…sorry!) Click for the Podcast Audio: Get ...
Jul 01, 2008•3 min
The Question: What do I do if I have all the pieces in place, but I'm not making sales with my website? The Answer: Improve the architecture of persuasion on your website: change the words! How To Improve Your Sales With Better Copy : 1. Have your copy reviewed by a professional (NOTE: I no longer offer free consultations at this time – sorry!). 2. Make changes and measure the results. 3. Next step: start a rigorous testing regimen (more on how to do this next time!). Click for the Podcast Audio...
Jun 30, 2008•3 min
