If you ever feel like you get one area of your life working well, only to find a fire breaking out in some other part of your life… if you feel you are "doing okay" but still don't feel that sense of happiness, or success, or fulfillment you're after… this episodes is just for you! We'll explore the 4 Levels of Living That Bring Fulfillment and Success – what they are, and how to experience them every day. During this show you'll also discover… Soon… You could be INVINCIBLE! Where to find gifts ...
Sep 09, 2015•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 182
"What do I do if I don't have a product to sell?" This is a very common question we hear, and today we'll answer it. In fact, it's possible to go from idea to income in less than a week. During this episode you'll also discover: Who Let The Dogs Out (hint… it was you!) How to raise a computer from the dead The 10 day challenge we're inviting you to try, that can change your life! Links From the Show Michael Hyatt's podcast on negativity . Caffeine app for Mac that keeps your computer awake. Mike...
Sep 02, 2015•51 min•Ep. 181
There are 5 Murderous "Profit Poachers" that are on a merciless mission: to kill your business. The good news? Simply knowing about them can stop the cash-killers in their tracks. During this episode you'll discover: A simple app that increases the life of your Apple laptop battery. The lessons we can learn from Ananias and Sapphira… and why they had it right about money! "The 5 Profit Poachers That Murder Your Business" (And How to Stop Them In Their Tracks) The Paul B. Evans secret to preposte...
Aug 26, 2015•55 min•Ep. 180
It can be hard to say "NO". Here are 3 powerful ways to say "NO" pleasantly. Find Out How To Say No Pleasantly. Did You Know God Forgives But He Also Forgets? Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. If you don't already get the email newslet...
Aug 19, 2015•15 min•Ep. 179
Let's face it, we all make stupid mistakes. Learn to recover after making a "BIG MESS". How To Recover From Stupid Mistakes. The Holy Spirit Wants To Guide You Into Victory Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. If you don't already get the...
Aug 12, 2015•16 min•Ep. 178
Do you have a morning routine? Learn 7 ways you can Supercharge yours now. Learn 7 Ways To Supercharge Your Morning. Make It Your Goal To Seek God's Wisdom Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. If you don't already get the email newsletter...
Aug 05, 2015•22 min•Ep. 177
Did you know that Discomfort Determines Destiny? Learn the 3 Ways now. How Discomfort Determines Destiny Be Patient With God's Promises and Do Not Lose Hope In Him Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. If you don't already get the email ne...
Jul 29, 2015•17 min•Ep. 176
Are you miserable a lot of the time? Chances are you in more in control of that feeling than you realize. Here's what to do about it. The Method To Stop Making Yourself Miserable Are You Stressing Out Over God Delivering His Promises Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer S...
Jul 22, 2015•20 min•Ep. 175
Do you ever have that feeling of being totally overwhelmed? Well, in today's podcast, we go into a system for getting out of overwhelm that anyone can apply immediately. The 5 Steps To Getting Out Of Overwhelm. Do You Have Enough Faith Can We Ask A Big Favor? Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Go ahead and subscribe now, and give us your star rating and review on iTunes. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also BACK on Stitcher.com , so if you prefer...
Jul 15, 2015•18 min•Ep. 174
173 What is a lie exactly? I have written elsewhere that "Lies… are simply falsehoods perpetrated upon us for the purpose of robbing us of something." Yet we lie to ourselves every day. Why would we do that? And of what are we robbing ourselves? The 5 Destructive Lies You Tell Yourself The 5 Liberating Truths That Will Set You Free The Most-Quoted Bible Verse in Hell Resources Mentioned In This Episode Ray's previous post about lies . Francis Frangipane. The Lord of the Rings. The Bible . Archiv...
Jul 08, 2015•38 min•Ep. 173
Today's episode is Part 2 of a two-part interview with best-selling author Frank Viola. I had great fun with this conversation, and if you are a writer (or want to be one), I think you'll learn a lot from it. I get to "grill" Frank about questions writers always want to know about other writers… Why do you write? How do you write? Are you a "word count guy" or are you a "time at keyboard" guy? How do you get published? And we pick up where we left off… Frank was going off on a bit of a "rant".. ...
Jul 01, 2015•35 min•Ep. 172
Today's episode is Part 1 of a two-part interview with best-selling author Frank Viola. Frank has long been one my favorite authors, and in this episode I get to "grill" him about questions writers always want to know about other writers… Why do you write? How do you write? Are you a "word count guy" or are you a "time at keyboard" guy? How do you get published? And so much more… Resources Mentioned In This Episode Frank Viola's website. The "Christ Is All" podcast. The definitive guide to Frank...
Jun 24, 2015•38 min•Ep. 171
It often feels as though we're faced with the choice to either win or lose. What if you could always win? Regardless of the outcome, whether you are winning or losing is mostly a matter of your own choice. In this show, I'll give you "The 828 Tool" for always winning. Other reasons to listen: How to have more peace. How to use your computer power supply to become more productive. Spiritual Foundations Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you… Let not your h...
Jun 17, 2015•36 min•Ep. 170
Writers love apps. We can waste countless hours testing and researching them. Before apps, it was pens, paper, and especially notebooks. The truth is, the tools we use are not nearly as important as the act of writing. The only indispensable pen, notebook, or app is the one that you will use to do actual writing. In this show, I'll share my personal 7 indispensable writing apps. Other reasons to listen: How to know God's not angry with you. An app that changes your negative thinking into positiv...
Jun 10, 2015•41 min•Ep. 169
"So, what do you do every day? What's typical day like in your life?" I am asked this question, or something similar, often enough that I thought it might be worth answering in a podcast episode. This show is entitled, "A Day in the Life of Ray". Other reasons to listen: How to see more good days than bad, from now on. A service that allows you to easily build beautiful process documentation for your business and your team. An encore presentation of the Masterclass, "How To Write A Sales Page Th...
Jun 03, 2015•48 min•Ep. 168
Social media marketing is here, it's here to stay, and it's bigger than ever. But who can keep up with the trends, the new networks, and the shifting sands of strategy and tactics? How do you know what to spend your time on, and what's a waste? Who could possibly sort through this mass of possible opportunities or pitfalls? You- that's who! All you really need is the 2015 Social Media Marketing Industry Report. In today's episode, I'll tell you where to get it, why it's important, what to look f...
May 27, 2015•29 min•Ep. 167
Have you heard the phrase, "Information is power?" Well, it's not true. It's not even close to being true. The idea that "information is power" is misleading, and causes many people to create roadblocks to their own success. And it's about more than just the distinction that "information applied is power" – even that variation has problems. I'll explain how to transform the lead of "information" into the gold of "transformation" in this episode. Spiritual Foundations You Have Everything You Need...
May 20, 2015•30 min•Ep. 166
The single most important thing you can do to boost your social media engagement is right better headlines. If you don't get the click, you certainly don't get engagement. Old-fashioned headline templates are no longer enough. You need a smarter, stickier strategy. In today's episode I give you a sample from our brand-new copywriting course-I'll share five amazing tricks for perfect social media headlines. Tip Of the Week COPYWRITING COURSE NOTE: You may be wondering, "Hey Ray, where's that link...
May 13, 2015•23 min•Ep. 165
Want to know the secret to writing well? Write a lot. Want to know the secret to writing a lot? Write fast. Not only does writing fast help you write better, it also allows you to make more money (if your income is dependent upon your writing). In this episode… The O.D.E.S.S.A. Secret To Writing 10X Faster (And Better) Tip Of the Week Today we are releasing the first in a free video series called, "Magic Words That Make You Rich" (hat tip to Ted Nicholas). You can watch the first video by clicki...
May 06, 2015•23 min•Ep. 164
Have you ever written a blog post, one you thought was going to be brilliant, only to read it afterward and realize it falls flat? Have you ever gone back through your library of past posts, and occasionally wondered, "How did I write something this boring? If so, don't despair. I think all of us who write experience this phenomenon. The good news is you can resurrect "dead" blog posts. In this episode, I will describe 5 quick ways you can jumpstart  a dead blog post. Tip Of the Week The Gromm...
Apr 29, 2015•28 min•Ep. 163
On March 27, my friend Michael Hyatt started a firestorm with a blog post entitled, How Much Business Is Your Profanity Costing You? Â One of the most heated debates I've witnessed online ensued. Many people offered the rationale that their profanity was either a way of bonding with their audience, or of using an NLP technique known as a "pattern interrupt" (allegedly getting immediate attention and thus making communication more effective). I think most of the discussion missed Michael's most i...
Apr 22, 2015•27 min•Ep. 162
We often hear success stories of people who go from "rags to riches". We usually hear about the struggles they had when they started. What is uncommon is to hear about the struggles they still endure, and how they are overcoming them in the present moment. I'm very excited about today's show, which is mostly a recording of a conversation between me and my friend Cliff Ravenscraft , also known as The Podcast AnswerMan . During this totally unscripted, off-the-cuff interview, you'll discover: How ...
Apr 15, 2015•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 161
You're smart. You never believed the people who said "there's no money in Social Media". You thought the people who said Social was all about "pictures of what people had for lunch" or "videos about cats" were missing the point. Yes, those things are popular on Social Media… and it's also true that Social Media is a vital marketing medium that can bring big rewards, monetary and otherwise when done right. Just ask Taylor Swift, Oreo, the folks behind the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, or even Preside...
Apr 07, 2015•34 min•Ep. 160
Cash is the oxygen that lets your business breathe. And just like oxygen, when there is none available it's all you can think about because you need it to survive. Sometimes your business just needs a fast infusion of cash, and today I'll show you 3 ways to get cash quick. Best of all, they are legal, moral, and ethical! Tip Of the Week I have a new friend, and I love him. His name is Edgar . Let me explain. Most of our social media updates go to waste. They're only seen by a fraction of our tot...
Apr 01, 2015•25 min•Ep. 159
Many people struggle with getting their online business rolling because they never get around to creating their product. They think it has to be hard and take a long time. But I don't think either of those things are true. In fact, today I'll share 3 easy ways you can create products fast! Tip Of the Week How to read an extra book each month – audiobooks! I use Audible.com to read an extra book a month – some months two books! 3 reasons why this is a good idea: It makes use of what tony Robbins ...
Mar 25, 2015•25 min•Ep. 158
It can be hard to find time to build your business, especially if you have a full-time job. "Moonlighting" to build your business can lead to burnout, problems with your current employer, or the failure of your spare-time startup. I found I had to make five specific trade-offs to make it work. I believe anyone who is leaving a full-time job to pursue their own business can do the same, if you're willing to make these same five trade-offs. Tip Of the Week The easiest way to develop a new habit is...
Mar 18, 2015•51 min•Ep. 157
I have written quite a bit about productivity, and done more than a few podcasts on the subject of getting things done. Today, I am taking a departure from the normal recommendations about being productive-including my own. On today's show, I will share five surprising productivity "hacks"- shortcuts that make you more productive. But shortcuts you may be shocked to hear coming from me. Tip of the Week This week's tip I actually picked up from my good friend Pat Flynn. Recently, I was listening ...
Mar 11, 2015•26 min•Ep. 156
Does this sound like you? You hear people talk about "finding their passion" and "discovering your calling", but you don't seem to be able to find yours. You want to do work that matters, and enjoy the process – but you don't know how. The secret, as suggested by Jeff Goins in his new book The Art of Work is to find the intersection between what you care about and the needs of the world. (And, by the way, you can get a free copy of The Art of Work for a limited time here .) Today's podcast is a ...
Mar 04, 2015•37 min•Ep. 155
The time comes for all of us when we have to make big life transitions. In fact, it comes many times over the years… going off to college, getting married, starting a family, starting a business or new job. And there are other big transitions, too, the ones we don't enjoy so much. These can include serious illness, broken marriages, the death of a loved one – and many more unpleasant challenges we'd rather not face. In today's episode, I share surprising conversation with Brian Holmes about how ...
Feb 24, 2015•31 min•Ep. 154
I think we can all agree, if you get your writing published on Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, or Entrepreneur.com, that would probably be a good thing, yes? It turns out it may not be all that hard to do… In today's episode, I interview the Amazing Kimanzi Constable , and that's just one of the many fascinating lessons you will learn. Spiritual Foundations: How to Get God to Bless Your Work Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3 Whatever you do, w...
Feb 17, 2015•51 min•Ep. 153
