What If I told you that you could get all the financial and list building benefits from doing a launch in just one hour? Well, you can. My guest, Pete Vargas, will tell you how. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations A lot of people think that if you run a business, in order to do good, you need to give your money away…but that is not what the Bible says. Proverbs 11:26- The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sell...
Oct 29, 2018•31 min•Ep. 360
Today on the show… Why Every Business Is a Writing Business. Even Apple has to use copy to make things sell- so do you, so do I. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations 2 Corinthians 5:16 New King James Version (NKJV) "16 Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." What is Paul saying? I...
Oct 22, 2018•14 min•Ep. 359
Mistakes come in many forms. Some are humorous like the furniture store that unwittingly offered, "Free: one night stand, when you purchase a bed!" Or the church marquee that read, "Don't let worries kill you, let the church help." But other blunders, often the ones we commit ourselves, are anything but funny. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Perhaps you can identify with some of these: Missing an appointment with a client Sending someone the wrong product Showing up late f...
Oct 15, 2018•27 min•Ep. 358
I've been thinking about what I would recommend as the best business to start today. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this ...
Oct 08, 2018•33 min•Ep. 357
Today on the show… The lazy way to riches – okay, so the title is designed to provoke you. "If work feels bad, you're doing it wrong." Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Colossians 3:23-24 New International Version (NIV) 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Sponsor This epi...
Oct 01, 2018•17 min•Ep. 356
Today on the show… We all have a code of conduct. Do you know what yours is? Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread… Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." John 21:9, 12 Jesus shows us that God is our loving heavenly Father who cares about the big and small things in our lives! Feature Presentation: "What Is Your Personal Code Of Conduct" 1. I act in...
Sep 24, 2018•22 min•Ep. 355
Today on the show… Do you have a plan for Depression? I promise it has a plan for you Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. Proverbs 25:28 Feature Presentation "The Ultimate Plan To Defeat Depression" Hello, depressed Ray. This is the true you writing to remind you what you are feeling is a LIE and you must NOT accept it. Some things to do: * Immediately tell Lynn and Sean I'...
Sep 18, 2018•28 min•Ep. 354
Today on the show… Lessons learned from one of the most influential people in my life – Jeff Walker. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 20:5 Feature Presentation "7 Lessons Learned From Jeff Walker" 1. The value of launching instead of STARTING. 2. The value of publishing. "Anyone today could be a publisher in five minutes or less and when you're a publishe...
Sep 10, 2018•27 min•Ep. 353
In this episode, Sean and I talk about the mechanical television, Tesla, beaming electricity through the air and how important education is, and why you should pay for it. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Resources http://rayedwards.com/copymillion http://www.edwardscertified.com Subscribe to the show through Apple Podcasts 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 mention you on this show. Get Th...
Sep 03, 2018•46 min•Ep. 352
Starting in my online business, I tried to take the cheap way out at every turn. That was a mistake. A costly one. "Experience is not the best teacher. Other people's experience is the best teacher." – Andy Andrews from The Noticer "The most expensive training is trial and error, arrogant independence, and foolish frugality." – Ray Edwards You can live your best possible life by following the 5 Intentional Performance Principles in this episode. "If you think education is expensive try ignorance...
Aug 27, 2018•40 min•Ep. 351
Belief is a powerful force in the human life. What drives you to do what you do? And what causes you to do the things you don't do? Placebo effect / Nocebo effect Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Spiritual Foundations Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own… Tip of the Week CutStory for Instagram- You can take any video you have and it turns them into 15-second clips for your Ins...
Aug 20, 2018•32 min•Ep. 350
Any person can Turn Tragedy Into Treasure, Despair Into Delight, and Fear Into Power by Using the 7-Step Reality Remapping Technique. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Polish-American scientist and philosopher remarked that "the map is not the territory." The 7-Step Reality Re-Mapping Technique 1. What is this and what does it mean? 2. What advantages does this provide? How can I use it? 3. What is the typical Disempowering Map of this? 4. How can I construct an Empowering M...
Aug 13, 2018•47 min•Ep. 349
Does it sound crazy to pay $30,000 -to hang out with my friend? Why would I do that? Why expensive Masterminds, workshops, and training programs? Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: The LUMAfusion video editing app for your iPad is amazing. 4K video, multi-track, multiple audio tracks, multi-camera view, and transitions- you can create a finished video on your iPad. / (https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios/) Spiritual Foundations: Proverbs 18:13 (NIV) To a...
Aug 06, 2018•26 min•Ep. 348
I get this question, in some form or other, at least 3 times a week. It's usually someone 50 or older, writing to me about why they can't start a business online. It's almost like they want me to sanction their excuses, "Am I too old?" "Is it too late?" "Isn't this a young person's game?" The answer to all these questions is… Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Old media is dying. Instagram & IGTV is the future of Spiritual Foundations: Proverbs 12:1 (NIV)...
Jul 30, 2018•38 min•Ep. 347
Is it possible that by thinking a different way, you could experience life in a totally different way? Can you take control of your thoughts and eradicate depression and create joy? Today as I interview Cliff Ravenscraft, we discuss living the life of your dreams, what conferences to attend this year, and why you should stop working for God's approval. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Fix Your Podcast Audio The conference you must attend this fall is the Fr...
Jul 23, 2018•47 min•Ep. 346
Are you tired of feeling sick, broke or like you are a failure? Today we go through the 12 principles of Think and Grow Rich, how to focus on your one thing, talk about being decisive people like the Disciples, and how to to get the best audio quality in your podcast. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Fix Your Podcast Audio If your podcast quietly is less than perfect, hire someone to edit it for you. Get rid of distractions and background noise in your audi...
Jul 16, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 345
How to compress decades of progress into months … and get INSTANT MOMENTUM. This is the key to rapid business success. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week Subscribe to and Comment on my YouTube Channel as we go for 5,000 subs …. and you can win prizes for commenting within the first hour of a new video being published. Check out YouTube.com/RayEdwards , subscribe, and hit the BELL icon. Feature Presentation "Instant Momentum: How to Accelerate Your Success Now"...
Jul 09, 2018•34 min•Ep. 344
In this episode, I interview John Morgan-Bush. We discuss his book, War on Fear, and his life as a George W. Bush Impersonator. John explains the difference between living with daily debilitating fear, and practical fears, such as the awareness of danger. He also helps us understand how we can overcome our fears by choosing to believe in truth. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Resources http://www.waronfearbook.com www.georgebushimpersonator.com Subscribe to the show throug...
Jul 02, 2018•34 min•Ep. 343
I love to read. Books have been my primary source of education. Today I share 10 Books that changed my life. Also in this episode… if God is all powerful and all loving, why do bad things happen to good people? … what may be the perfect vlogging camera… and, of course, 10 books that changed my life. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: Canon M50 mirrorless camera. 1. Compact and lightweight. 2. Excellent image quality. 3. Quick and accurate autofocus. 4. Easy-t...
Jun 25, 2018•38 min•Ep. 342
Have you experienced a tragic loss? A devastating blow? A tough break? Have you had a setback? Even a minor inconvenience? When I was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2011, it seemed like a devastating blow and a tragic loss. Today I want to share how you can beat Parkinson's – or any other problem you may be facing. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: 5 Steps to Get (and STAY) Motivated Define what you MUST do. Define the COST of NOT doing it and the REWARD for ...
Jun 18, 2018•48 min•Ep. 341
If you want to build a purpose-driven, personality-based online business, blogging should be the cornerstone of your business. And I can think of no one better than Leslie Samuel to discuss this topic. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: 3Ways to Be More Productive Instantly Start using Block Time. Block similar tasks. Batching similar activities and blocking time will make you more productive. Set yourself up for success. Disconnect from the internet and make...
Jun 11, 2018•37 min•Ep. 340
Your belief determines your destiny. What you believe about anything determines what you receive, whether it's your life, your business, your personal performance or your identity. In this episode we're going to unpack why what you believe about yourself is more important than you may have ever suspected. It's not magic, it's just the logical progression of a thought process. We'll uncover this and more during a conversation I'm going to have with my good friend, Cliff Ravenscraft. Clic k here t...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 339
What does it mean to be more persistent and why is it important? Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week: The ONE PLATFORM To Build Your Business Looking for a solution to your tech nightmare when it comes to running your online business? Here's what we use and recommend: Kajabi. It's recommended more than any other Knowledge Commerce platform. The E-Learning market is soaring! Its projected valuation is $275 billion by 2022. The fastest and easiest way for people ...
May 28, 2018•31 min•Ep. 338
Have you ever struggled with missed deadlines, hurried work, increased stress, and lost opportunities because of procrastination? Imagine overcoming procrastination once and for all, so you restore joy for your work, strengthen your relationships, and grow your business. I once was a great procrastinator. My motto was, "Hey anything worth doing is worth putting off!" I felt I was "just wired that way." But over time, I've overcome the Procrastination Plague and you can too. You weren't "just bor...
May 21, 2018•24 min•Ep. 337
In our fast-paced and entertainment-saturated culture, it's easy to let book-reading fall by the wayside. In fact, many studies show that after college, the average person only reads 3 more books for the rest of their life! And don't be tempted to think that the reading of books is old-fashioned and no longer relevant. There is power in the written word. And whether you're an entrepreneur, business person, or simply someone who wants to continue to grow, reading books is an effective way to cont...
May 14, 2018•24 min•Ep. 336
On this week's podcast, we discuss "To increase your performance, increase expectation." Take note as we shine a spotlight on the 7 Lies That Are Destroying Your Life. If you've ever said, "there is nothing I can do, or I have mastered that, or I know that already," be sure to listen and discover the lies that are quietly destroying your life. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week To increase performance, increase expectation. Discover how mastermind groups, the ...
May 07, 2018•30 min•Ep. 335
Have you ever wondered if those AHA! Moments, Big Ideas, Eureka Breakthroughs just happen or if you can set yourself up to experience more of them? What if you could create an environment to generate Brilliant Ideas… On today's podcast, I share how you can set yourself up for more AHA! moments by adding these 5 activities to your routine. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week How can you read an extra book a week, with no added time? Read audio books and speed th...
Apr 30, 2018•30 min•Ep. 334
Success comes with surprises — the ones we don't like, we call problems. Doesn't the Bible say to be content with what you have? A tip on how to say "No" to someone who won't take "no" for an answer. Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week How to say "No" to someone who won't take "No" for an answer Don't give them an opening. Don't allow a loophole. Email templates for saying "No" #1 The Definitive NO Name, Thanks so much for your interest in having me (WHATEVER T...
Apr 24, 2018•29 min•Ep. 333
We've just come off two years where we crossed the one million mark in revenue. We're working on year number three and it looks like a pretty sure bet we're going to do it again. I've had a lot of questions and we've hosted a couple of workshops where we actually show people how we've done it. Today we pull back the curtain and share a behind-the-business discussion to reveal the secrets to: How we got to our first million-dollar year. How we could have done it sooner. Things we would do differe...
Apr 16, 2018•22 min•Ep. 332
If your self-worth comes from your bank account, you're going to be a nervous wreck the rest of your life. You'd better find a different foundation to stake your life on. Today we discuss 15 slavery-inducing, life-murdering lies about money that you've probably been told. We also share 15 Liberating Truths About Money. "The truth will set you free but at first it will probably piss you off." — Joe Kloss Clic k here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week 3 Lead Magnets You Can...
Apr 09, 2018•24 min•Ep. 331
