I recently wrote here on the blog about some new productivity “tweaks” with which I have been experimenting. Today's podcast is a report on the results. In this week's podcast episode: A “field report” on my latest productivity experiments. An alternative to mindmaps. How to get free of those “guilty feelings”. Stu McLaren on hiring the right people. Tip Of The Week Not into mind mapping, but wish there was an easy way to outline your ideas? You have got to try Workflowy . It was made for the pu...
Jan 17, 2013•42 min•Ep. 44
Ever have a day where you feel like you just didn't get anything done? Now imagine getting entire day's work done in two hours. Sound impossible? You won't feel that way after you listen to today's podcast. In this week's podcast episode: How to do a days work in two hours. A counterintuitive marketing book recommendation. How (and why) it's possible to achieve effortless success. Stu McLaren on the importance of being intentional. And a few surprises, too… Tip Of The Week This week I have a rat...
Jan 10, 2013•34 min•Ep. 43
Today I want to share five weird tactics that, when used correctly, almost guarantee more success. In this week's podcast episode: The five weird tactics. The power of the uncommon conversation. My first book recommendation of the new year. That’s all coming up… Tip Of The Week For refreshing, unusual, and inspiring look at the writing life I recommend Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Spiritual Foundations Speaking plainly is a shocking and radical way of communicating. Jesus said you should “let yo...
Jan 03, 2013•29 min•Ep. 42
If your business is struggling right now, or you need more cash flow, you might think it's ridiculous for me to say there's something better than new customers. But there is, and that's what we'll cover in this week's interview with Jim Palmer. In this weeks podcast episode: Jim Palmer shows us explains what is better than new customers. Stu McLaren: “You should start spying on people”. How to achieve effortless success. That’s all coming up… Tip Of The Week I have long been recommended to you a...
Dec 26, 2012•58 min•Ep. 41
When it seems the economy around you is in turmoil and chaos, is it still possible to thrive? If so, how do you do that? In this weeks podcast episode we will cover: The results of “asking the listeners”. Changes you can expect in the podcast. Stu McLaren: “Doing the work up front”. Is God the source of evil? Plus, “How to Thrive In a Turbulent Economy” That’s all coming up on today’s episode… Tip Of The Week A couple of episodes ago, I advised you to ask your customers what they really want. I ...
Dec 19, 2012•49 min•Ep. 40
There is no need for you to struggle for many years before enjoying success. While it sometimes happens that way, that is not a requirement. Nor is it necessarily a sign of worthiness. In this weeks podcast episode we will cover: How to speed up your iPhone, and boost its battery life, without spending a dime. And, best of all, it only takes about 15 minutes. Stu McLaren: pay me now, or pay me later? December 21st, the Mayan calendar, the “Breaking of the World”… and you! Plus, “How To Succeed F...
Dec 13, 2012•41 min•Ep. 39
Today, I share how to get better clients who pay you more money for your products and services. At one point in my career, I would take on as many as six simultaneous projects, and work as much as 80 to 100 hours a week. That is simply crazy. There is a better way, and in this episode I’ll show it to you.. Other points of interest in this weeks episode: How to read your customers minds, and know exactly what they want. Are you living a life that just “happens to you”? Or are you happening to lif...
Dec 05, 2012•48 min•Ep. 38
If you are tired of struggling to make sales… if it seems your business exists just to blindly run from one promotion to another… if every month you feel like you have to reinvent the wheel to bring in revenue… you're going to love today's podcast! Today, I'm going to give you a quick method to create a marketing plan for the entire year of 2013. The best part is, this is going to be so simple you can fit your entire marketing plan on a single page. Which means, you'll actually do it! Here's the...
Nov 29, 2012•40 min•Ep. 37
In today's podcast, I am spending a lot of time answering one of the most common questions I receive: “Ray, what online business tools or software do you use to run your Internet based business?” I'll go into detail about what online business tools I use, why I chose them, and also be very candid about whether I would make the same choice if I were starting over again today. Specifically, in this episode we will cover the following: I will share my new favorite iPad app, which is a notetaking ap...
Nov 22, 2012•1 hr•Ep. 36
Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel? As if you have to keep running to keep your business afloat, and have no option ever stop? If you'd like to start living a different kind of life… a life where you work less, and actually accomplish more, then today's podcast is for you. Tip Of The Week This week's tip is for an iPad app called Notability. This is my favorite new app. It's about so much more than just taking notes. This app does allow you to take notes, but it also gives you the power ...
Nov 14, 2012•40 min•Ep. 35
I became aware of Jeff Goins through my friends Michael Hyatt and Stu McLaren . Jeff Goins has come “out of nowhere”, and over the last 18 months has taken the blogging world by storm. His blog readership has grown at an incredibly fast pace, and he landed a book deal with a major publisher. How did he do it? That's what we discuss in this week's interview on the podcast. And here's a clue: one of Jeff's favorite sayings is, “Stop waiting to be picked. Pick yourself.” It gets better: Stu McLaren...
Nov 07, 2012•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
I just got back from speaking at Jeff Walker ‘s Product Launch Formula LIVE! event in Phoenix. It was an amazing event, and I learned something While I was there that I must share with you. It's the secret enemy that is stealing your success right out from under you. This is the reason you keep trying and failing. The reason you keep missing the mark with your projects.And I'm going to show you a useful way of clearing the path ahead of you once and for all. Tip Of The Week One of the hardest pa...
Nov 01, 2012•28 min•Ep. 33
Copywriting can be tricky. As a copywriter, you work hard to follow the proven formulas and structures. You probably do a great job with that. It's not that tough. And yet, sometimes, we can do everything right and the copy still falls flat. Yes, it is even happens to me. It happens all copywriters. Regardless of what they tell you. More on this later in the podcast! Tip Of The Week I was about this close to buying a brand-new MacBook Pro only a week and a half ago. But then, I decided to try so...
Oct 24, 2012•42 min•Ep. 32
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
