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Ray Edwards is a sought-after Copywriter, Author, Speaker, and Communications Strategist. His clients include Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Jeff Walker, Robert Allen, and more. On this show, Ray helps you start, run, and grow their Internet-based businesses. The show includes interviews with well-known experts like Michael Hyatt, Jeff Goins, Dan Miller, Cliff Ravenscraft, Michael Stelzner, Amy Porterfield, Don Miller, and many others.
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PASTOR Masterclass from 2023-12-10T00:00
The P.A.S.T.O.R. Framework® is the formula I use to craft every piece of sales copy I write. It is also the most "borrowed" piece of knowledge that I've ever taught. I've seen it shared in count...
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Writer's Block!!?? from 2023-11-22T11:00
I have previously claimed that Writer's Block does not exist. That was true for me at least...until recently.
What happened? How c...
Your Shadow Brand from 2023-11-17T18:00
Building your business and your brand requires a particular set of skills. I want to talk about those skills (one in particular), but also issue a reminder about your other brand...the one built...
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Tiny List Brings MASSIVE Profit - with Nick Pollard from 2023-11-06T04:00
"People Pleasing" is NOT the way to build a brand. You might build a BIG list that way, but you won't build a QUALITY one.
Your list, your followers, your subscribers...
Be a Word-Nerd - The Psychology of Good Copywriting from 2023-10-29T16:00
Check out this incredible conversation I had with my fellow word-nerd, Molly Rouse-DiCioccio.
Molly has an amazing insight as to (a...
From Part-Time Copywriter to Empire Builder from 2023-10-18T16:00
Amanda Foust is a shining example of someone who turned their passion into a profitable business. Her love of writing inspired her to learn a skill that she's used to build TWO successful busine...
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From Zero Dollars to $300,000 in One Year from 2023-10-11T16:00
Many entrepreneurs start their journey out of necessity. An unforeseen set of circumstances gives them the push, and then it's sink or swim.
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Using A.I. to Grow Your Business - with Matt Wolfe from 2023-09-20T16:59
Ever have that dream of waking up and finding that your most recent video got hundreds of thousands of views while you were sleeping? I have. I have yet to experience this personally, but that's...
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The 1 High-Value Skill to Rule Them All from 2023-08-28T15:00
I can think of no more valuable skill than the one that conveys the importance, uniqueness, value, and necessity of everything else you have to offer - Copywriting.
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From Words to Sales: Copywriting Tactics That Amplify Your Business and Foster Connections from 2023-08-22T17:00
This week we review the fundamental differences between marketing and selling, and how to properly execute both.
Plus, I introduce...
Content Marketing: How Much Is TOO Much from 2023-08-14T14:00
A lot of people are asking this question when it comes to "Content Marketing":
How much is too muc...
7 Reasons You Need A YouTube Podcast Now from 2023-07-27T20:00
My weekly podcast has been my #1 source for new clients since the beginning of my business. Why? Because it has helped me to build a connection with the right people. Listeners get a dose of my ...
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From Unknown to Iconic: The Marketing Journey of Revel 77 Coffee from 2023-07-22T12:00
In this economic reality, you must bring your A-Game when it comes to marketing.
No more outdated websites...No more ignoring your ...
Start Your 1-Person Business Now from 2023-07-14T22:00
This week, I'm laying some groundwork for an upcoming series about building your own 1-person business.
A 1-person business isn't ...
Personal Brand: Are You More Than Your Niche? from 2023-07-06T10:00
In this episode of The Ray Edwards Show, we ponder on the balance between niching down and maintaining personal authenticity in a brand.
While specialized services and products offer a gr...
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Copywriting Q&A With Ray from 2023-07-01T19:45
This week is another Q&A with Ray episode where I offer my answers to these questions:
- How ... Listen
Change Your Thinking&Create Magic from 2023-06-22T20:00
In case you're not familiar with Lee Cockerell, here's a quick snippet from his bio:
Lee Cockerell is ...
The AI-Powered Secrets of a Million-Dollar Copywriter from 2023-06-07T22:00
In this Episode of the Ray Edwards Show, I'm going to show you exactly how I'm using AI every week in my workflow. How I am using AI in my business to make more money with less work, and produce...
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Connecting to the Pain from 2023-05-31T16:30
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How to Spill Your Guts: A Conversation With My Collaborator from 2023-05-22T22:30
This week, my friend and coauthor of Listen
Rebuilding Life from Rock Bottom from 2023-05-19T22:00
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A Glimpse Behind The Scenes from 2023-05-13T23:00
This episode is definitely "off the cuff", but does have a clear inspiration. I've been listening to more intimate, less polished podcasts and started kicking around the idea of doing a secondar...
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How to Upgrade Your Clients from 2023-04-24T10:00
This week, I have a potentially unpopular answer to a very popular question: How do I upgrade my clients?
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How Much Is Too Much? from 2023-04-17T10:00
How much "Authenticity" is too much? How much of your personal life should you share with your clients or followers?
The answer depe...
I Am Quitting This from 2023-04-11T10:00
A friend of mine recently gave me a not-so-subtle reminder that I am blessed to have a schedule full of things that I have chosen to do. She did this on the heels of me explaining to her how bus...
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Will ChatGPT Spell the End for Copywriters? from 2023-04-04T20:00
You might be thinking, "Why the 180, Ray? Haven't you been pitching A.I. as an incredible new tool? Aren't you marketing your own copywriting A.I.?"
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I Need Your Help - "Read This or Die" from 2023-04-03T01:15
I'm humbly and blatantly asking for your help in promoting my new book, Listen
The Copywriting Job That Saved My Life from 2023-03-24T16:00
My Parkinson's symptoms are not something I can hide. I can't keep them under control just because I'm in public, or on a Zoom meeting, or on a stage...They are ...
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Destiny Calling from 2023-03-19T05:00
Most people are stuck in "The Loop" because somehow they think they’re going to get a different result in their life by doing the same thing they’ve been doing, only doing it harder and faster.<...
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Earn 200x More Money Per Client as a Copywriter from 2023-03-11T11:00
The latest earnings statistics still show an obvious gender bias in Corporate America, but why do we so often see this same phenomenon in the entrepreneurial space? How can women, running their ...
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How I Work as a Million-Dollar Writer from 2023-03-03T23:30
For those who have wondered, this post will explain what I work on and how I function as a “million-dollar writer.” It is my hope this will stimulate you into taking the required steps to earn s...
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The Stand-Up Comic's Secret To Great Copy from 2023-02-28T17:00
Kevin Rogers spent years on the road doing stand-up comedy. Now he makes his living as a direct-response copywriter. I had a chat with Kevin about his journey from playing comedy clubs with the ...
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How To Grow Your List Without Ads from 2023-02-22T20:00
Is it necessary to drop a bunch of cash on social media ads in order to get targeted names on your list? Absolutely not.
Buying ads ...
Mind Your Mindset - With Megan Hyatt Miller from 2023-02-13T20:00
Megan Hyatt Miller is coauthor of the book, Mind Your Mindset, which she wrote with her father, Michael Hyatt. She is also the President and CEO of Full Focus.
These 7 Questions Built A Million Dollar Empire from 2023-02-10T20:00
I've got 7 questions that every entrepreneur, every content creator, every personal brand, every business that does business on the internet, must be able to answer...
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Questions From Your Future from 2023-02-07T18:00
"If I only knew then what I know now." Who hasn't had that thought?
Since time travel is not yet an option, this week we'll examine something more practical:
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Overcoming "The Resistance" from 2023-02-04T22:00
Learn how to overcome "The Resistance" - The things that are slowing your productivity, raising your anxiety, and ruining your carefully crafted work plan.
Three simple, life-changi...
How to Become the Possible You from 2023-01-25T17:00
Is it possible to intentionally become the person you wish to be? The best version of yourself you can imagine?
It's...
Dabbling in Discipline from 2023-01-21T01:00
Have you ever tried to make a significant change in your life? Something that requires effort and commitment? Have you ever failed to achieve that change?
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Secrets From the Yoda of YouTube - An Interview With Sean Cannell from 2023-01-14T05:30
Some say that YouTube is unfriendly territory for newcomers, but have you really missed the boat? Is it too late to build an income-generating channel? My guest this week, Sean Cannell, says "sa...
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How to Get 10X Results This Year from 2023-01-06T11:00
Every year people make resolutions or set goals for the coming year. Most will abandon all these aspirations before the month of January is over. Why does this happen?
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How to Stop Being Miserable from 2022-12-30T19:00
This week's episode was recorded Christmas morning, 2022. I wanted to have a comfortable, intimate setting to relay some positive thoughts and exercises for the ne...
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Don't Be Afraid, Be Inspired - The Power of A.I. from 2022-12-24T21:00
OpenAI's ChatGPT software is producing such impressive, original copy, it has many copywriters concerned for their future.
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How to Clear Your Perspective and Improve Your Life from 2022-12-12T17:00
The entrepreneurial journey is full of highs and lows…and yes, I acknowledge that the same could be said of any job - BUT, it’s somehow different when you’re running the show.
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How to Attract Business in 2023 - And Beyond from 2022-12-05T19:00
Having to constantly chase down new leads is an exhausting and stressful way to keep revenue flowing.
Wouldn't it be better to have ...
Pessimists Are Fools: 5 Reasons Why This Is the Best Time to Be Alive from 2022-11-30T00:00
This week, I invite you to tune out the continual stream of fear mongering and "doom and gloom" stories, and consider this: By every measurable statistic, life on ...
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10 Rules For Rich Writers from 2022-11-22T00:02
This week, I'm covering 10 rules for living a richer life, whether you're a writer or not.
A rich life is not limited ...
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5 Common Copywriting Mistakes That Kill Sales Conversions from 2022-11-14T17:00
What do you do when your copy isn't converting the way you think it should?
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Noisy Quitting - Monetize Yourself! from 2022-11-11T11:00
Copywriting Q&A - Round 2 from 2022-11-02T02:00
A couple of weeks ago, we did an episode devoted to the copywriting purists in the audience...A copywriting Q&A.
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Ray and Sean Spill the Beans from 2022-10-25T10:00
It was such a pleasure to welcome my son, Sean, back to the show. When the pandemic hit, it quickly became apparent that Sean would need to devote more time to our b...
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The Power You Need To Succeed from 2022-10-18T10:00
Are you making progress toward being the person you wish you were?
Most of us have more than one area of our lives we would like to improve, and most of us ev...
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Copywriting Q&A from 2022-10-15T01:00
This week, I'm getting back to the core of what I teach by answering questions submitted by copywriters. I encourage you to leave any questions of your own (or corre...
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Quiet Quitting from 2022-10-08T19:00
The term "quiet quitting" predates the pandemic by more than a decade, but has become commonplace since 2020.
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Is Ray Retiring? from 2022-09-30T18:45
That is the question that keeps coming up:
“Is Ray retiring?”
A Magical Tool for Copywriters: Notion Demo With Cliff Ravenscraft from 2022-09-20T10:00:42
This week's entire episode is devoted to an incredible tool for copywriters (although, I'm quite certain it was not built exclusively for us) - Notion.
Interviewed by Jennifer Allwood from 2022-09-13T10:00:17
If you're not familiar with Jennifer Allwood, let me introduce her with this quote from her site, JenniferAllwood.com :
Will ClickFunnels Cure Parkinson's? from 2022-09-06T10:00:56
That is an intentionally provocative title, but I assure you it's not clickbait.
Give me a quick 7 minutes...
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How Clickfunnels Saved Me From Brain Surgery from 2022-08-30T10:00
Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how Click Funnels (and the upcoming Funnel Hacking Live) actually saved me from brain surgery.
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Power Beliefs for Business Owners from 2022-08-23T10:00:25
Let's start this week's encouraging podcast with some discouraging facts from our friends at the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Get Clients Now from 2022-08-18T22:00:45
If you're a new copywriter, or perhaps find yourself in a slump, your immediate question is likely: How do I get clients, now?
Linguistic Alchemy - Go For Gold from 2022-08-09T10:00
When I say, "change your words, change your world", it isn't just for the sake of marketing - it's a fact.
14 Rules for Success in Tough Times from 2022-08-06T02:00:19
Ask Ray Anything from 2022-07-26T10:00:53
This week's podcast comes from a meeting I hosted recently entitled, "Ask Ray Anything". The original intent of this meeting was to answer questions related to my
Richie Norton on Anti-Time Management from 2022-07-16T10:00:05
If you're an entrepreneur, I'd be shocked if you didn't own at least two books on the subject of time management. I'd be even more shocked if you own a time manageme...
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Thinking About the End from 2022-07-08T21:16:37
This week, I wanted to tackle a huge question: "Is this the end?"
Spoiler Alert: No. It isn't.
This Is Your Time to Become a Millionaire Entrepreneur from 2022-06-27T10:00:01
This week's episode is not a puffed-up pep talk (although there maybe some motivational side effects). When I say THIS is the time to become an entrepreneur, I mean ...
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The $100 Recession-Proof Startup Business from 2022-06-20T10:00:01
Not only can you start a business that actually prospers during recession, but you can do so for less than a $100 investment.
10 Rules for Prospering in Recession from 2022-06-13T10:00:11
How should entrepreneurs view economic recession? Is it "brace for impact", or "full speed ahead"?
I've li...
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The Secret Society of Success from 2022-06-06T10:00:20
My guest this week is Tim Schurrer, author of The Secret Society of Success.
Your Greatest Asset in the Recession from 2022-05-30T10:00:53
I'd like to preface this by acknowledging that America is not officially in a recession, and that things may not get as bad as some of the typical sources of gloom a...
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5 Reasons Why You Must Write a Book from 2022-05-23T21:00:39
If you have a goal of building a successful online business, I know of no better way to quickly build a reputable, memorable, brand, than by writing a book.
From Big Idea to Bestseller from 2022-05-16T18:00:47
Last week I shared the story of how I recently received a $150,000 advance from a publisher for an upcoming book. Furthermore, I suggested that you can do the same.....
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My $150,000 Book Deal from 2022-05-11T17:55:02
Is it possible to get $150,000 check for a book that has yet to be written? Absolutely. I know this because that's exactly what I experienced thanks to my friend, and this week's guest, Jeff Goi...
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Negative Thinking - a Self-Inflicted Wound from 2022-05-04T22:10:18
In today's world, there is no shortage of fuel for negative thinking, and none of us are immune to it.
The good news is that you can minimize your negative th...
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11 Income Streams for Copywriters from 2022-04-26T10:00:47
Last week I promised to share with you, 9 income streams for copywriters. In the interest of overdelivering, this week I present to you...11 income streams for copywriters.
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Copywriting...The Best Side Hustle Ever? from 2022-04-22T21:00:56
Oh sure, the copywriting guy thinks that copywriting is the best side hustle ever...What a surprise, right?
I understand if you think I'm biased (perhaps I am...
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The #1 Reason You Fail - And How to Fix It from 2022-04-15T10:00:19
Perhaps you are someone who would be described as successful by the people who know you. If that success is in business, maybe your world is filled with luxury accom...
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Dr. Gus's Post Covid Protocol from 2022-04-05T10:00:47
This week's episode is definitely a departure from my regular content, but it's an important message that I wanted to share. I know that most of us are ready to move on and quit discussing Covid...
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Better Than Happy: Interview With Jody Moore from 2022-03-28T10:00:22
If you've listened to me for very long, you know that I believe your thoughts, as in the the things you think about from day-to-day, determine pretty much everything...
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From Lawyer to Copywriter: Anna Powers from 2022-03-21T17:00:36
Last week, I claimed it's possible to change everything, break free, and live. This week, I'm welcoming someone who exemplifies that message - My friend, Anna Powers.
Change Everything, Break Free, and Live! from 2022-03-17T19:30:13
It seems that millions of people were previously too busy to notice that they weren't satisfied with their life...Specifically, the way they make their living.
Entrepreneurs Step Up from 2022-03-07T11:00
The pandemic has forced tens of thousands of small businesses to close their doors. Now, in the midst of our recovery, another term from the history books threatens ...
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3 Keys to Real Success from 2022-03-01T11:00:41
Before we start discussing the 3 keys, we'd better take a moment to define success.
According to the great...
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I Don't Believe You from 2022-02-22T20:00:39
Beliefs produce results. If you truly believe something, there will be evidence of that belief somewhere in your life.
Evidence of your...
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Get Genius Ideas on Demand from 2022-02-14T11:00:10
Where do your best ideas come from? If you answered, "your brain", you're only sort of correct.
Truthfully, our best ideas come from other id...
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Your Sales Copy System from 2022-02-07T11:00:20
See if this sounds like anyone you know…
You need to generate some cash, so you come up with an idea. You set up your funnel, and your ...
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What Does It Take To Make $1M from 2022-02-01T17:00:26
Having a "million dollar idea" may not have quite the punch it had in decades passed, but that million dollar milestone is alive and well. I mean, seven figures is a...
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Do The Hard Things from 2022-01-28T19:00:02
I can't think of a time in my life where I have experienced significant growth, without significant effort. That's true for pretty much all of us. We all know that o...
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Don't Hire a Copywriter from 2022-01-17T11:00
Yes, I'm a professional copywriter, and yes, I think there are great reasons NOT to hire a professional copywriter...At least, not at first.
A Single Page Can Change Your Life from 2022-01-10T11:00
How can a single page of writing change your entire life? That's what I'm proposing to you as the truth. Consider that IF my proposition is true, and you place this ...
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Be a Money Magnet from 2022-01-04T11:00
Can you attract money? I firmly believe that you can! And this belief doesn't stem from the "believe in it and it will come true" philos...
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How to Think About Problems from 2021-12-30T03:00
With only a few days left in 2021, I wanted to bring you a powerful message that's short, easy to digest, and could be extremely helpful with whatever problems you f...
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Gen-X and Boomers - Hark Unto Me from 2021-12-22T01:00
"OK Boomer..." - A popular comment on the internet meant to insult someone by implying the entire Boomer generation just "doesn't get it."
This Is More Powerful Than Sales Copy from 2021-12-14T11:00
For years, I've touted Direct Response Sales Copy as the most lucrative niche a freelance writer can master to have a very high profit, virtually no overhead busines...
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The Writer's Secret from 2021-12-06T22:00
This is an exciting week! On Thursday, 12/9/21, 5 p.m. Eastern, I'm offering a free Copywriter's Strategy class that will teach you everything you need to know to ge...
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Start Late, Finish Rich from 2021-12-03T20:00
This week's episode is about America's next big crisis and how to prepare for it.
I'm not an economist, bu...
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The Creator Economy from 2021-11-24T05:00
This week, there is much to discuss. Here in the US, Americans are getting set for Thanksgiving and the retail holiday that follows, Black Friday.
Quitting On Your Goals? Don't! from 2021-11-16T11:00
We're nearing the end of 2021, but we still have almost 7 weeks left. That's 13% of the year still to come. Way too much time to start coasting to the finish line. Listen
Is This the Time for You to Launch from 2021-11-08T20:00
Over the years, I have trained many professional copywriters, but the actual writing is only part of what I teach. In order for a student to be successful as a write...
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For the Christian Creative from 2021-11-01T21:00
This week, I'm introducing you to someone who is helping to change lives - in particular, the lives of Christian entrepreneurs around the globe.
David Lee Mar...
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What Copywriting Really Is from 2021-10-26T00:30
For this week's episode, I wanted to get back-to-basics and give you the nuts and bolts explanation of who I am and my philosophy of writing persuasive, direct-respo...
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Make More Money Than You've Made All Year from 2021-10-19T00:00
We're a couple of weeks into 4th quarter 2010 (October-December), but it's not too late to make more money in this last quarter than you've made so far this year. Listen
Copywriting Alone Is Not Enough from 2021-10-11T10:00
This may blow a few minds, but I, Ray Edwards, direct response copywriting evangelist and educator, am telling you that Copywriting, alone...Is not enough. Today's s...
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How to Create Products Out Of Thin Air (With a 99% Profit Margin) from 2021-10-04T10:00
This week, I want to talk about writing as a business. Not just copywriting, but writing in general. From fiction, to how-to e-books, to blogging (yes, blogging is N...
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How I Live Well With Parkinson's (10 Years Later) from 2021-09-27T10:00
Odds are, you don't have Parkinson's Disease, and if you don't, is there a benefit to listening to this week's episode? Absolutely!
Choose Your Life Again from 2021-09-20T10:00
A surprising call from an old friend got me thinking …
It seems almost everyone I know is being faced with...
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“This Might Be My Biggest Mistake Ever” from 2021-09-13T10:00
Look, let's be real.
These last couple of years have been very difficult for most of us. Listen
Read To Lead from 2021-09-06T10:00
If you want to be a leader, you need to develop a reading habit.
“Leade...
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How to Train Your Brain For Success from 2021-08-30T10:00
How much of your thinking is by design? I don't mean that in the spiritual sense, but rather, by your design.
You Just Need Worth It from 2021-08-23T10:00
At some point in life, I think most people find that they are essentially living the same day, over and over. Going to the same job, talking to the same people, thin...
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3 Steps to Making Money as a Freelance Copywriter from 2021-08-16T10:00
This week we're showcasing one of our highest reviewed episodes in the history of the show...And for good reason - It breaks down the process of starting a successfu...
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Answers on Writing as a Business from 2021-08-10T10:00
During today’s episode it is my goal to answer all your questions about starting your own writing business, especially in today’s new economy. Sometimes it seems like it’s a new economy every ot...
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The Best Business to Start if You Need Money Now from 2021-08-02T10:00
As we continue our recording studio makeover at Ray Edwards, International, I've been going through some past episodes, looking for those that stood out…episodes worth a second listen.
Th...
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The 5 Phases of a Prosperous Business - RELOADED from 2021-07-26T10:00
This week, we decided to use some studio down-time to revisit our most downloaded, most commented episode, and strip it down to the meat and potatoes. The original e...
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You Are The Brand from 2021-07-19T10:00
You already are a personal brand, and as my friend Mike Kim says, you might as well be a better one. Personal branding isn't just for celebrities, public speakers, o...
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5 Reasons Why Now Is Your Time from 2021-07-12T10:00
So many of us still have life "on pause" as a result of the last 18 months. Regardless of where you are or what restrictions you're still facing, it's time to press ...
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5 Failure Factors of Highly Ineffective Entrepreneurs from 2021-07-05T10:00
This week, I'm asking you to do some self-reflection (check yourself, before you wreck yourself.) I'm offering you 5 "Failure Factors" that can paralyze entrepreneur...
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How We Hit Our First 100% Success Rate from 2021-06-28T16:48:18
In this week's episode I want to talk about what I believe to be the future of online education - Cohort Based Learning. This isn't a new concept, but it IS revoluti...
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Get 1 Million Views of YOUR Video on Tik Tok from 2021-06-21T10:00
Tik Tok may have started as a platform built for teens and tweens to post dancing videos and the like, but that is NOT what it is today.
These days, it's a vi...
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Monetize Your Message from 2021-06-16T22:00
5 Reasons Why You Need To Take More Time Off from 2021-06-07T10:00
Successful entrepreneurs are typically go-getters, but too much go-getting can cost you everything you're supposed to be working for.
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Interview With Bryan Kelly from 2021-06-01T10:00
My guest this week has a solution to a problem that most of us are probably guilty of: We read a book and acquire some great knowledge, but never put it to use.
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How To Create Content That Sells from 2021-05-17T10:00
I'm a big believer in systemizing tasks for repeatable results, BUT…can you systemize creative processes? Absolutely! In fact, I have a method that will help you generate consistent, strategic c...
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Will Copywriters Be Replaced by A.I. Robots? from 2021-05-11T23:00
Am I worried about copywriters being replaced by AI robots? The answer is no...at least not if you don’t want to be replaced. In this episode, we'll get into how any...
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The End of Overthinking from 2021-05-04T23:00
My guest this week is best-selling author and all-around superstar, Jon Acuff.
I've been following Jon for...
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The Chargeback That Made Her Fight Back from 2021-04-26T10:00
If you run a service based business, a troublesome client is almost inevitable. For instance, a client may demand a refund even when you have delivered exactly what ...
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How Do I Get Out Of Overhelm? from 2021-04-19T10:00
Not so long ago, I found my To-Do list had exceeded 100 items. None of the items were unimportant; they all needed to be completed and the sheer number of tasks was intimidating.
This we...
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Should I Start My Business Now Or Wait Until The Market Crashes from 2021-04-12T10:00
Pastor Fired by Church Becomes 6-Figure Copywriter from 2021-04-05T10:00
"If anybody is going to change this, it has to be me. No one is coming to save me."
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The Biggest Economic Opportunity...Ever! from 2021-03-29T10:00
This week's episode contains a bit of a rant, but I think it's a rant most of us should hear.
There's a sea of negativity in this world, and at the center of that sea is a giant vor...
The Common Path to Uncommon Success from 2021-03-22T10:00
The title of this week's episode is the title of John Lee Dumas's new book which I strongly suggest you add to your library.
John is the host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs O...
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7 Overlooked Ways Copywriters Can Make Money Now from 2021-03-16T18:06:05
This week's episode content was actually borrowed from my YouTube video of the same name. Even if you've already seen the video, these are some great, money-making i...
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The Power of Self-Publishing from 2021-03-08T11:00
If you're considering writing a book, you need to check out this week's podcast.
Chandler Bolt, CEO of Self-Publishing School, is THE Authority when it comes to self-publishing and he's m...
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Simplify Your Message So People Buy from 2021-03-01T11:00
There are so many ways to make your marketing complex.
Funnels, upsells, cross-sells, JVs, multivariate testing, challenges, tiny offers with a value ladder of upsells…
Somet...
Creating Magic in Tough Times from 2021-02-22T11:00
This week's episode is a conversation I had with the great Lee Cockerell, former VP of Walt Disney World and a master of creating that Disney Magic.
Get My Book 4or 99¢ from 2021-02-15T21:51:31
My book is now officially available for purchase. For now, you can get it the Kindle or Nook version for only .99¢
How to Transform Stress and Anxiety Into Peace and Increase from 2021-02-08T17:00
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3 Ways To Write Copy That Connects from 2021-02-01T11:00
You want to write copy that converts, but how can you do that?
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She Found a Snake in the Toilet! from 2021-01-25T11:00
Can you imagine opening the lid to your toilet, only to discover a snake? What would you do? Here’s what my wife did…OK relax. My wife did not find a snake in the to...
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The Culture in the Kingdom from 2021-01-18T11:00
I think of Entrepreneurs as Kingdom Builders - and I don’t think of kingdoms in some domineering, benevolent tyranny sense - but in the sense of the “King’s Domain”....
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How To 10X Any Business from 2021-01-11T11:31:17
This really could've been entitled, “what I have learned after doing 500 episodes of this podcast.” But that seemed like a boring title.
Then I realized that around episode one marked the...
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How to Turn Every Business Problem Into Profit from 2021-01-04T11:00
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Mentor to Millions from 2020-12-28T11:00
What a great guest to help ring in the new year- Mark Timm!
Thi...
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3 Unpopular Rules for Optimizing Your Life from 2020-12-21T11:00
This week's episode is a little different from the usual format. It was recorded with a live audience on Facebook. I've missed the instant interaction I get from a l...
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The 12 Reasons 2020 Has Been My Best Year Ever from 2020-12-14T11:00
2020? My best year ever? Yes! And I've got the proof in this week's episode.
How To Use LinkedIn To Get Clients from 2020-12-07T11:00
Do you still think LinkedIn In is just a job posting site?
These days, it's much, much more - and John Nem...
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How to Recognize and Destroy Bad Emotional Habits from 2020-11-30T11:00
Emotions are habits and that's great news, because habits can be changed.
Before I go any...
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48 Days to the Work (and Life) You Love with Dan Miller from 2020-11-23T11:00
What's worse than having a job you hate?
Having a job you don't like.
How to Future-Proof Your Personal Brand with Chris Ducker from 2020-11-15T11:00
I don't typically release my podcast on Sunday, but this is no typical podcast. This week my special guest is Chris Ducker, a...
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7 Income Streams For Copywriters from 2020-11-10T11:00
If you’re staring down the holidays, have a stack of bills, and the balance in your savings and investments accounts keeps getting lower...And if you’re wondering ho...
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How to Transform a Tragic 2020 Into a Terrific 2021 from 2020-11-06T11:00
You didn’t see it coming. And 2020 maybe put you on your nose. This is the part where you turn the tragedy into triumph, the trials into treasure, and move from vict...
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Prospering Even in Times of Crisis from 2020-10-30T10:00
Something a little different for this week's podcast…
It's been months since I've done a live stream and the timing felt right for this one. For those who want the raw, visual live stream...
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How to Create Steady Cash FLow from 2020-10-19T19:00
"Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is life."
As a bu...
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How To Get What You Want from 2020-10-15T13:00
How do you get what you want? The simple, two-word answer: Expect it.
That is, of course,...
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Starting an Online Business Today from 2020-10-09T20:00
Ready to start your online business? On this week's episode we'll talk about the 3 things you need to get dialed in first. I'll also be introducing my brand new coho...
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How to Thrive In The ‘Next Normal’ With John Meese from 2020-09-28T10:00
How do we move forward in the “next normal” as 2020 is about to be the past? What does thriving look like in ANY economy? That’s what we’re talking about with John M...
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Eric Upton's Amazing Rise As A Top Copywriter from 2020-09-21T10:00
Eric Upton is one of my students with a success story that makes me smile.
In this conversation, Eric talks about how we crossed paths, about where his...
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3 Pivots That Provide Prosperity from 2020-09-14T10:00
3 Pivots That Provide Prosperity
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The 5 Attitudes of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs from 2020-09-07T10:00
Is A Personal Brand A Bad Idea? from 2020-08-31T10:00
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How To Do What You Love (and How To Know What That Is) from 2020-08-24T10:00
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Do You Have the Courage to Have Every Day Be Your Best Day Ever from 2020-08-17T10:00
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7 Reasons To Make Your Digital Course NOW from 2020-08-10T10:00
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How to Influence Anyone to Do Anything from 2020-08-03T10:00
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How To Write Email Copy That Sells from 2020-07-27T10:00
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How To Make $20k per Month As A Copywriter from 2020-07-20T10:00
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Today I Grill the $2 Billion Man for His Entrepreneurial Secrets from 2020-07-13T10:00
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3 Reasons Why You Must Learn Copywriting In the New Economy from 2020-07-06T10:00
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How to Thrive In Ministry&Marketplace from 2020-06-29T10:00
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How to Grow Your Business in the New Economy With Online Video from 2020-06-22T10:00
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The Great Reset from 2020-06-15T19:00
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Ray's Savage Schedule from 2020-06-08T10:00
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A Real Conversation from 2020-06-04T10:00
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Let's Talk About George Floyd from 2020-06-01T10:00
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My Personal Code of Conduct from 2020-05-25T10:00
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The Magic Words That Make You Rich from 2020-05-18T10:00
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How to Have Success, Peace and Prosperity in the Time of Pandemic from 2020-05-11T17:00
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The Vision Driven Leader - An Interview With Michael Hyatt from 2020-05-04T10:00
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How to Come Out Of COVID Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise from 2020-04-27T10:00
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How To Become Well-Known in the New Economy from 2020-04-19T10:00
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How to Get Free Money From the Government from 2020-04-15T10:00
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Can I Start a Business From Home for No Money? from 2020-04-13T10:00
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Building Your Tribe from 2020-04-06T10:00
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Vita Abundant from 2020-04-05T10:00
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Life on Lockdown from 2020-03-30T10:00
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The Anniversary Show from 2020-03-23T10:00
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An Interview With Sean Cannell from 2020-03-16T10:00
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3 Ways to Thrive in Fearful Times from 2020-03-12T10:00
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You Can Do Whatever You Want from 2020-03-09T10:00
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Social Media Marketing World from 2020-03-02T11:00
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Why People Are Negative from 2020-02-24T11:00
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The Immanent Practicality of Social Media Marketing from 2020-02-21T11:00
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3 Reasons to Build Your Brand on Social Media from 2020-02-20T11:00
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3 C's To Success from 2020-02-19T11:00
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The Foundation of Communication from 2020-02-18T11:00
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Heaven In Business from 2020-02-17T11:00
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3 Keys To Increasing Your Confidence from 2020-02-15T11:00
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Own Your Experience from 2020-02-14T11:00
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What's Your Excuse Now? from 2020-02-12T20:12:23
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Clarifying Clarity from 2020-02-12T11:00
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Seven Steps to Getting Clarity from 2020-02-11T11:00
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Get Clarity from 2020-02-10T11:00
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Live Event Experiment Update from 2020-02-08T11:00
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Love Your Haters from 2020-02-07T11:00
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Experiments In Live Events from 2020-02-06T11:00
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Higher Levels, Bigger Devils from 2020-02-05T11:00
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Selfish Empathy from 2020-02-04T11:00
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Email Is Not Dead from 2020-02-03T11:00
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Stop The Violence from 2020-02-01T11:00
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Day Crusher Protocol from 2020-01-31T11:00
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The Rhythms of Grace in Marketing from 2020-01-30T11:00
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Make Massive Content and Live a Sabbath Lifestyle from 2020-01-29T11:00
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Give a Lot to Get a Lot from 2020-01-28T11:00
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The Mastermind Playbook from 2020-01-27T11:00
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Stop Judging Yourself from 2020-01-20T11:00
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"Fear Is Not the Boss of You" with Jennifer Allwood from 2020-01-13T11:00
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31 Days of Wisdom with Pedro Adao from 2020-01-10T11:00
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Impossible Is An Opinion from 2020-01-06T11:00
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This One Magic Sentence Can Multiply Sales from 2020-01-01T11:00
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The Next Right Step from 2019-12-30T11:00
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Weirdest Christmas Episode Ever (Take That, Dawkins) from 2019-12-23T11:00
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This Ad Got 15 Million Views in 2 Weeks from 2019-12-18T11:00
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Your Perfect Voice with Roger Love from 2019-12-16T11:00
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How to Have a Whole New Life in 2020 from 2019-12-09T11:00
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Own Your Wants and Love Your Success from 2019-12-02T11:00
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The Entrepreneur’s Lie and What to Do About It from 2019-11-25T11:00
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The Path of the Prosperous Writer from 2019-11-18T11:00
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“Why-To” Is More Important Than “How-To” from 2019-11-11T11:00
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Creating Podcast Magic with Jody Maberry from 2019-11-04T11:00
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Bookology: Book. Brand. Business. - with Dr. Fred Jones from 2019-10-28T10:00
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Your Dream Stage - Pete Vargas from 2019-10-21T10:00
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Manifestation for Copywriters, Marketers, and Entrepreneurs - How I Plan to Get My Private Jet from 2019-10-10T21:19:34
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How Mindset Creates Wealth with Cliff Ravenscraft from 2019-10-07T10:00
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How to Create a Podcast with Pat Flynn from 2019-09-30T10:00
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A Bunch of Stuff That Happened from 2019-09-23T10:00
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Miracle Factor Masterclass from 2019-09-16T10:00
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Make A Different Noise from 2019-09-09T10:00
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The Experiment from 2019-09-02T10:00
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The Miracle Equation with Hal Elrod from 2019-08-26T10:00
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The Miracle Factor: Inspiration + Activation = Multiplication from 2019-08-19T10:00
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Post-Event Breakdown from 2019-08-12T10:00
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Saying Goodbye from 2019-08-05T10:00
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Declare Delusional Dreams and Define Your Destiny from 2019-07-29T10:00
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10 Uncomfortable Truths About Me from 2019-07-22T10:00
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The Right Way To Do Masterminds from 2019-07-15T10:00
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From Biologist to Blogger from 2019-07-08T10:00
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Transformation vs. Transaction from 2019-07-05T10:00
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How To Start Your Own Profitable Copywriting Business NOW from 2019-07-01T10:00
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Writers: How to Go From ZERO to $75K on Upwork from 2019-06-24T10:00
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The Fun Formula with Joel Comm from 2019-06-17T10:00
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How to Make $120,000 per Year Attending Live Events from 2019-06-10T10:00
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How to Get Healthy - Without Going Crazy from 2019-06-03T10:00
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Let's Keep It Legal from 2019-05-27T10:00
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. Bu...
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The Perfect Business from 2019-05-20T10:00
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“Spiderman’s Marketing Lessons” - with Mike Kim from 2019-05-09T16:38:21
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 per...
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The DIfference Between Magic and Miracles from 2019-05-06T10:00
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Interview With Chris Hogan from 2019-04-29T10:00:20
This week I’m talking with the amazing Chris Hogan about his new book, “Everyday Millionaires.”
Interview with Stu McLaren from 2019-04-22T10:00:40
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....
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Social Media Examiner, A Copywriting Empire- Interview With Michael Stelzner from 2019-04-15T10:00:55
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 ...
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From Comedian To Copywriter- Interview With Kevin Rogers from 2019-04-08T10:00:27
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.
Interview With David Garfinkel from 2019-04-01T10:00:41
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 ...
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Ben Settle’s Phantom Pooping Prospects from 2019-03-25T10:00:05
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 ...
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I Am A Capitalist Pig from 2019-03-18T10:00:59
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 controver...
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Authentic Health With Dr. Gus Vickery from 2019-03-11T10:00:37
On today’s episode, I am interviewing Dr. Gus Vickery Listen
How To Get Clients Now from 2019-03-04T11:00:58
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...
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Everything Is My Fault from 2019-02-25T11:00
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.” Listen
Does This Fat Make Me Look Fat? from 2019-02-18T11:00:02
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&...
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How To Market With Evil Intentions from 2019-02-11T16:17:04
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...
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Now For Something Completely Different from 2019-02-04T11:00:52
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...
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Marketing And The Meaning Of Life from 2019-01-28T11:00:48
Today we are talking about marketing and specifically how we are marketing in our businesses and the meaning of life.
The One Skill To Rule Them All from 2019-01-21T11:00:30
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...
How To Completely Reinvent Your Life And Your Way of Thinking About It from 2019-01-14T11:00:02
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 find...
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A Conversation With Ben Settle, Email Marketing Jedi from 2019-01-07T11:00:48
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.
If You Can Believe It, You Can Achieve It- With Amy Porterfield from 2019-01-03T11:00:20
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...
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How To Make Change Stick from 2018-12-24T11:00
Today I am talking to the Mindset answer man, Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff tells us how to make our resolutions stick.
There Is No Obstacle In Your Way from 2018-12-17T11:00:34
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 ...
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You Don’t Need Easy from 2018-12-10T11:00:11
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...
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The Amazing Story Of The Symphonic Copywriter from 2018-12-03T11:00:10
Today I am talking to Dr. Douglas Pew of Symphonic Copywriting.
Dr. Pew is one of my copywriting students. His story of the ...
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I’m Quitting from 2018-11-26T11:00:08
Yes, I’m quitting.
I’m quitting all the things that make me stressed, unhappy — anything that makes me or others miserable.
3 Things I Learned From Jeff Walker from 2018-11-19T11:00:34
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....
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Creating Disney Magic With Lee Cockerell from 2018-11-12T11:00:10
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 ...
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The One Thing That Changes Everything from 2018-11-05T11:00:31
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...
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The One Hour Launch from 2018-10-29T10:00:07
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.
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Why Every Business Is a Writing Business from 2018-10-22T10:00:32
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.
How To Recover From Big Mistakes Gracefully from 2018-10-15T10:00:48
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 marq...
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The Single Best Business to Start (If You Need Money Now) from 2018-10-08T10:00:01
I’ve been thinking about what I would recommend as the best business to start today.
The Lazy Way To Riches from 2018-10-01T10:00:46
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.”
What Is Your Personal Code Of Conduct from 2018-09-24T10:00:24
Today on the show…
We all have a code of conduct. Do you know what yours is?
The Ultimate Plan to Defeat Depression from 2018-09-18T00:11:14
Today on the show…
Do you have a plan for Depression? I promise it has a plan for you
7 Lessons Learned From Jeff Walker from 2018-09-10T10:00:26
Today on the show…
Lessons learned from one of the most influential people in my life – Jeff Walker.
The Critics Get A Response from 2018-09-03T10:00:46
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.
The Most Expensive Training Ever (and Why I Won’t Recommend It) from 2018-08-27T10:00:53
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 be...
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The Power Of Belief from 2018-08-20T10:00:12
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
Turn Tragedy Into Treasure, Despair Into Delight, and Fear Into Power from 2018-08-13T10:01:51
Any person can Turn Tragedy Into Treasure, Despair Into Delight, and Fear Into Power by Using the 7-Step Reality Remapping Technique.
Why I Spent $30,000 to Hang Out With My Friend from 2018-08-06T10:00:03
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?
Too Old to Start Over? from 2018-07-30T10:00:36
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. Listen
Change Your Thinking And Change Your Life from 2018-07-23T10:00:51
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 ...
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The ONE THING That Causes You To Fail from 2018-07-16T10:00:06
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 abo...
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Instant Momentum: How to Accelerate Your Success Now from 2018-07-09T13:12:32
How to compress decades of progress into months … and get INSTANT MOMENTUM. This is the key to rapid business success.
How To Punch Fear In The Face from 2018-07-02T10:00:38
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 debilitatin...
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10 Books That Changed My Life from 2018-06-25T10:00:38
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...
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How to Beat Parkinson’s (Or Anything) from 2018-06-18T10:00:14
Have you experienced a tragic loss? A devastating blow? A tough break? Have you had a setback? Even a minor inconvenience?
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Why You Should Become a Blogger and How to Do It from 2018-06-11T10:00:50
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 L...
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What You Believe is What You Receive from 2018-06-04T10:00:34
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.
5 Strategies to Make You More Persistent from 2018-05-28T10:00:03
What does it mean to be more persistent and why is it important?
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The Cure for Procrastination from 2018-05-21T10:00:47
Have you ever struggled with missed deadlines, hurried work, increased stress, and lost opportunities because of procrastination?
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9 Reasons You Need a Book-Reading Plan from 2018-05-14T10:00:27
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 avera...
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7 Lies That Are Destroying Your Life from 2018-05-07T10:00:34
On this week’s podcast, we discuss “To increase your performance, increase expectation.” Take note as we shine a spotligh...
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How To Have More Aha Moments from 2018-04-30T14:54:45
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?
The Dark Side Of Success from 2018-04-24T00:00
- Success comes with surprises — the ones we don’t like, we call problems.
- Doesn’t the Bible say to be conten... Listen
How We Had Our First Million Dollar Year from 2018-04-16T10:00:48
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...
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15 Liberating Truths About Money from 2018-04-09T10:00:46
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 ...
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Why Selling Your Product Is More Virtuous Than Giving It Away For Free from 2018-04-02T10:00:06
In today’s episode we discuss whether it’s more virtuous to give your products away for free, or to charge for your work.
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3 Things I Learned From Losing $200 Million from 2018-03-26T10:00:06
No, it’s not like I had a bag with $200 Million Dollars and left it at the bus depot. But today, I’m going to share with you what turned out to be the 3 Primary ...
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Why You MUST Make Big, Bold Promises from 2018-03-19T10:00:31
Today I want to enter into an interesting discussion Ken MacArthur started on Facebook Listen
How to Finally Master Your Time from 2018-03-12T10:00:19
Time is an interesting resource unlike any other. Any two people have differing financial resources, and differing skills and talents. We have different opportu...
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The 5 Phases of a Prosperous Business from 2018-03-05T11:00:02
Today I want to cover some new directions for the company and how we’re going to be helping you in new and improved ways.
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The Rise Of The Youpreneur, An Interview With Chris Ducker from 2018-02-26T11:00:51
Chris Ducker’s book Virtual Freedom is a best seller, he has employed over 450 full-time employees, and he has built multi seven-figure businesse...
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The One Thing You Can’t Outsource from 2018-02-19T11:00:24
Outsourcing is so hot right now. I blame Tim Ferriss’ book, The 4 Hour Workweek and Chris Ducker’s book, Virtual Freedom for starting the outsourcing ph...
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Profit First- An Interview With Mike Michalowicz from 2018-02-12T11:00:47
Today we discuss a unique method by which you can guarantee your business will always have a profit (even from day 1). You’ll never miss having a profit becaus...
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Are You Important? from 2018-02-05T11:00:22
Out of a hundred people who hear this, one of you will do this and you’re the one who will succeed.
I have a question that I...
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The Devastation Of Toleration from 2018-01-29T11:00:09
I have a proposal for you in today's episode: You have in your life what you tolerate.
Wha...
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An Interview With Ken McCarthy from 2018-01-22T11:00:45
Today’s podcast is a lesson in the history of marketing online. I believe there is great value in knowing the history of our industry.
How To Cash In On LinkedIn from 2018-01-15T11:00:10
Today I talk with the genius, the master, the go-to-guy, the king of all things LinkedIn…John Nemo.
As one of the top promot...
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The Pathway To Prosperity This Year from 2018-01-08T11:00:34
We’re talking about prosperity. That’s the word of the year with my company and with me.
What does it mean to prosper...
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New Year-Now What? from 2018-01-01T11:00:07
This week is a special edition of the podcast.
It’s 100% Spiritual Foundations – so, if you’re not into that, you may want to skip this one. During today’s episode…
* The one theme...
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7 Days To A Brand New You from 2017-12-25T11:00:55
Conventional wisdom tells us that success takes time…sometimes a long time. Well, I think we’ve been lied to, and I can prove it.
How to Build Your List by Giving Away Your Best Content for Free from 2017-12-18T11:00:19
Content marketing is a hot industry buzzword right now, and everyone seems to have a theory about what works. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time for theory...
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7 Reasons We Bought A Coffee Shop from 2017-12-11T11:00:08
If you’ve listened to this podcast for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly heard us extol the virtues of Revel 77, our favorite coffee shop. So, when its existence was in jeopardy we stepped ...
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Make Your Own YouTube Reality Show&Grow Your Business Like Crazy from 2017-12-04T11:00:49
You can hardly open your email these days without seeing someone promising the super-secret key to insane business growth. I know that the title of this episode seems like over-the-top clickbait...
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The One With Amy Porterfield from 2017-11-27T11:00:02
All of us want a business that hums along, routinely churning out profits as if on autopilot, but how the heck do you do that? This week I’ve enlisted the help of the undisputed market leader to...
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The One With Marie Forleo from 2017-11-20T11:00:34
Just like you, Marie Forleo started her business with nothing more than a laptop and a dream. Now she commands a socially-conscious digital empire that...
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John Carlton: The Most Ripped-Off Copywriter Alive from 2017-11-13T11:00:27
There’s a shift happening in the world of copywriting. People are beginning to recognize the wisdom that can be gleaned from studying the fundamentals of copy directly from the masters themselve...
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The Entrepreneurial Manifesto from 2017-11-06T11:00:30
Your core beliefs control everything you do, from your attitudes to the actions you take each day. But how did you develop those beliefs? Did you thoughtfully choose them yourself, or were they ...
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The Death and Rebirth of Email Marketing from 2017-10-30T10:00:29
Remember the good old days of email marketing when you could just send email to someone and they would actually look forward to receiving it? While it’s true that email marketing was different i...
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7 Beliefs That Create Success from 2017-10-23T10:00:54
What you believe controls how much success you’re willing to allow yourself to experience. Is it possible that by tweaking what you believe you could start to achieve things you once thought imp...
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The Truth About “The Parkinson’s” (raw, real, and uncut) from 2017-10-19T20:31:02
I just listened to an episode of Amy Porterfield‘s podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. That e...
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Building A Storybrand With Donald Miller from 2017-10-16T10:00:50
Stories have a way of sticking with us. The world of marketing is changing around us, and those businesses that don’t invite their customers into a heroic story will soon find themselves forgott...
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How To Live Long and Prosper from 2017-10-09T10:00:31
You’ve heard and read me talking about this topic of prosperity for some time now. If you’re still reading, chances are you have at least cautiously a...
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An Interview with Mark Mason from 2017-10-02T10:00:23
Things can change so quickly in the online world it sometimes feels like a full-time job just trying to keep up. Which platforms are still relevant? What are the emerging trends I need to keep m...
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Profit First, Broke Never from 2017-09-25T10:00:06
It's the dark secret of many small business entrepreneurs – most are a couple of bad months away from total bankruptcy. I learned this lesson the hard way after generating hundreds of millions a...
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Breaking Through Your Upper Limits from 2017-09-18T10:00:08
We all have fears and beliefs that hold us back, but what we don’t usually have is a proven process that can destroy, once and for all, the limits those fears and beliefs place on us.
Thi...
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How To Reinvent Your Business, Your Income and Your Life from 2017-09-11T10:00:45
If you ask a room full of people with jobs why they go to work, what do you think their answer would be? Probably something like, “To pay the bills… because I have to… because I have an addicti...
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21 Money Myths That Keep You Broke from 2017-09-04T10:00
Where did you get your beliefs about money? Chances are they were not consciously chosen, and that they aren’t a well thought-out integrated “philosophy of money.”
The most commonly held ...
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5 Reasons You Need A Mastermind from 2017-08-28T10:00:03
Most people have heard of a mastermind, but they don’t truly understand the power masterminds produce or how to correctly participate in one.
Even fewer people know the five reasons you n...
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There Must Be More: Interview With Frank Viola from 2017-08-26T10:08:53
This is a special “Bonus Episode” of the show, which consists exclusively of my interview with author Frank Viola, discussing his new book, There ...
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Is Affluenza A Thing? from 2017-08-21T10:00:20
Have you ever felt guilty about the amount of stuff you have? This is something Christian entrepreneurs deal with all the time. It goes something like this, “If you were a real Christian you wou...
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How to Become Wealthy as an Unknown Writer from 2017-08-14T10:00:07
This is our time. It’s time for the writers, the scribblers, the storytellers and teachers to take out those manuscripts, those Moleskins full of ideas, and those dreams of making a living as a ...
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How To Get Free Podcast Listeners From Apple and Other Media Giants from 2017-08-07T10:00:56
So here's the deal…you have a podcast and now you need listeners. By now you’ve discovered that it takes more than putting your show up on iTunes and expecting subscribers to just come out of th...
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Why You Need To Do Live Video from 2017-07-31T10:00:09
Live video is a big deal these days, and it seems like everyone is doing it. It’s great for business. If you do it right. But if you’re like many people, you’ve never dipped your toe in...
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Why You’ll Never Be Productive, Rich&Happy from 2017-07-24T10:00
Does any of the following sound familiar? You set goals but never seem to hit them…you never seem satisfied…you experience up’s and down’s, but always seem to live your life somewhere in the mes...
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I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing from 2017-07-17T10:00:44
As entrepreneurs, we have one mandate…get as rich as possible. How did you react when you read that? Did it make you feel uncomfortable and even a little squeamish?
Money is not a “zero s...
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10 Reasons Why You Should Host Your Own Live Events from 2017-07-10T10:00:18
Hosting a live event is complex, expensive, risky, and stressful. Yet for some of us, live events seem like a necessity due to our business model.
Even if you have decided that hosting a ...
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How To Build an Email List Fast from 2017-07-03T10:00:52
Everybody knows that to succeed online you need to build your emails list. Email is still the most effective selling tool online. Videos, webinars, and “the socials” don’t work without email. Bu...
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How To Create Content Fast from 2017-06-26T10:00:37
If you want to build an online business, or if you want to go online to promote your local, real-world business, you face the same challenge. There are a bajillion websites out there, so how do ...
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5 Reasons You Don’t Get Things Done from 2017-06-19T10:00:22
Do you have a list of things that need to get done, but for some reason you never seem to get around to doing them? Sometimes it appears that everyone around you seems like a productivity genius...
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Build a Business Around a Podcast from 2017-06-12T10:00:40
Are you looking for a way to grow your tribe and build a business around your passion? Have you ever considered starting a podcast, but your concerns about the expense, the work, and the commitm...
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Real Artists Don’t Starve from 2017-06-05T10:00:29
True or False:
- You can’t be a real artist and make money.
- Most other professions are more reliable and stable than any kind of art.
- A lower percentage of artists m... Listen
Catch and Release Leadership from 2017-05-29T10:00:25
Here's the problem: you want to build a business, an organization, a church, or a body of work. Something that has long-term significance and impact. Yet it often feels like you’re forced to foc...
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The View from the Top with Aaron Walker from 2017-05-22T10:00:18
Too often we go through life bouncing from one random event to the next, always reacting to our circumstances and allowing them to dictate our lives.
If you're ever going to take control ...
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Married To The Business from 2017-05-15T10:00:36
You are the pioneer. The entrepreneur. The explorer. The risk-taker. But you find yourself married to, or in business with, a settler. A homesteader. A risk-avoider.
In this episode, our ...
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Should I Write a Book? from 2017-05-08T10:00:02
You hear so many people saying you should write a book. Your business may be struggling, and it’s tempting to buy into the idea that writing a book will give your business that boost you need. Listen
How Do I Attract Better Customers? from 2017-05-01T10:00:03
You have customers but they are cheap, complain a lot, and are a pain to deal with. If they aren’t controlled, corralled, and completely ejected they can eat your time, your cash flow, and your ...
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How Do I Solve a Cash-Flow Problem? from 2017-04-24T10:00:21
For many business owners, cash-flow can be a huge problem. Most businesses that fail do so because of this one problem…they run out of money.
Cash-flow is the lifeblood of a business, and...
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How Do I Sell Using Stories? from 2017-04-17T10:00:47
Are you getting the results you want from your sales and marketing efforts? Maybe you’ve heard you should use stories to sell, perhaps you’ve even tried it, but how do you consistently make it w...
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How Do I Get A Bigger Audience? from 2017-04-10T10:00:04
You have a message, a product, or a service and you want to spread the message far and wide. But despite your best efforts, you don’t seem to be getting any traction.
In this episode we’l...
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Why You Need A Mentor from 2017-04-03T10:00:04
Early in my copywriting business I was doing client work for 80-100 hours per week, I was killing myself. Two mentors intervened and got me out of that madness.
Almost every business succ...
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How to Change the World from 2017-03-27T10:00:43
If you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you know that our intro music is a catchy little ditty about changing the world and watching your business grow.
This week we’re go...
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10 Commandments of Hiring a Copywriter from 2017-03-20T10:00:17
You know you need great copy to sell your stuff, and you’re thinking of hiring a copywriter, but how can you make sure you don’t get ripped off?
In this episode we’ll show you how to succ...
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Copywriting Q&A With Sean&Ray from 2017-03-13T10:00:51
You asked…we answered.
In this episode we’re going to answer seven of the most common questions we get about copywriting.
The 5 Readers You Either Benefit Or Betray from 2017-03-06T11:00:28
When you write, whether it’s copy, essays, or words of any nature, you’re making a much bigger impact than you think.
Almost without fail more people will read what you write than you
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Seven Weird Ways to Use Copy from 2017-02-27T11:00:48
You know copywriting is used to sell stuff… but today we’re about to show you how it’s not just for sales pages any more.
As a matter of fact, when consciously employed, copywriting...
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How to Make Your Business President-Proof from 2017-02-20T11:00:18
You may feel like the world is spinning out of control, but regardless of which side of the political spectrum you happen to be on, or who is President, I think we can all agree it’s better to...
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How to Achieve Instant Success from 2017-02-13T11:00:34
How we define success is important, and the way most people define it is flawed at best.
I propose anyone can enjoy instant success, and still be engaged in growing, achieving, and servin...
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How To Become A Blogger from 2017-02-06T11:00:31
If you want to build an effective online presence, gain influence with an audience, ask people to join your cause or buy into your ideas…it all starts with a blog.
In my opinion, there’s ...
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The Apps&Tools We Use to Make Stuff from 2017-01-30T11:00:19
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about what specific apps, websites, sources, courses, and other tools we use to make stuff.
In this episode we’ll get geeky with y...
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Focus Leads To Mastery from 2017-01-23T11:00:23
Most people wish they could end each and every day proud of what they've accomplished. Trouble is, most people simply don’t know HOW to make that happen.
Today, my guest on the podcast, J...
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How To Make Money Fast from 2017-01-16T11:00:09
Have you ever been in a position where you need money, and you need it quickly?
Most of us have gone through a season in our lives where we find ourselves in a cash-flow crunch, and we ne...
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The Ethical Side Hustle from 2017-01-09T11:00:11
Is it ethical, or even possible, to have a full-time job and also build a business on the side?
This is a big deal for a lot of people who want to pursue their own business without throwi...
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How To Sell Well from 2017-01-02T11:00:34
Selling is a problem for a lot of people because they associate it with being pushy and slimy.
What if selling could be a soul-enriching experience where everyone comes out on the winning...
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The Long-Awaited Listener Appreciation Show! from 2016-12-26T11:00:42
Coming up this week…
- Finally…The Listener Appreciation Show!
How To Overcome Everything from 2016-12-19T11:00:03
Coming up this week…
- Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
- A magic photo bag that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside
- And a remarka... Listen
7 Lessons Learned at the Gym From My Son from 2016-12-12T11:00:17
Coming up this week…
- How to triple your productivity… instantly.
- If God wants us healed, healthy, and wealthy… then why aren’t we?
- and then, of course, 7 Lessons L... Listen
The Most Powerful Life-Change Force In The World from 2016-12-05T11:00:53
Coming up this week…
- A free training that will give you the seven steps you can take to design the life you
want. - How to avoid your own personal 40 years in the deser... Listen
5 Good Reasons to Set Goals for 2017 from 2016-11-23T17:42:49
Coming up this week…
- A free ebook on the 8 strategies successful people are using now to accomplish more next year.
- Why I believe it’s proper for Christians to set goals…it... Listen
Why I Won’t Promote Your Product from 2016-11-14T11:00:04
Coming up this week…
- Good reasons to get a “checkup from the neck up” and eliminate your “stinkin thinkin”.
- How to avoid a common, heart breaking loss. It’s a shame so many... Listen
How to Get 10,000 Subscribers in 9 Days from 2016-11-07T11:00:56
You probably know “the money is in the list” – the email list. Notably, your email list. The people to whom you have permission to send marketing emails. Press send. Make money. But how does one...
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The Trick Or Treat Email Marketing Guide from 2016-10-31T10:00
Email marketing can be a scary proposition. In this episode, we’ll be your personal ghostbusters and turn the trick of email marketing into a treat.
How To Cut Your Ad Budget&Increase Sales from 2016-10-24T10:00:42
Cutting your ad budget while increasing sales sounds totally counterintuitive, right? Au contraire, my intrepid listener. In this episode we’ll not only show you how to do exactly that, but also...
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How To Make Your Annual Income In A Single Month from 2016-10-17T10:00:02
Think about your income…how much do you make every month? Now think about your annual income. What if you could earn your ANNUAL income… next month?
This is a typical occurrence for the p...
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3 Ways To Double Your Income Before Christmas from 2016-10-10T10:00:45
In this episode we show you how anyone can double their income by Christmas by following this time-tested formula.
The One With Brian Kurtz and a $100 MILLION DOLLAR Swipe File from 2016-10-03T10:00:24
This week's show is an interview with Brian Kurtz, direct marketing expert and co-author of the must-have upcoming book<...
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Creating a Haven of Peace from 2016-09-26T11:27:41
This week's show is an interview with Joanne Miller, the author of Listen
The Four Cornerstones of Strategic Living from 2016-09-19T09:00:18
This week's show is an interview with Brian Holmes, the author of 4 Cornerstones for St...
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How to Get Better at Everything from 2016-09-12T11:54:54
There are two magic words that empower you to become better at anything and everything… and in this episode, we'll explore those words and how to use them.
Does Everybody Need a Sales Letter? from 2016-09-05T10:00:07
You might not know this but you DO need a sales letter. Here are 5 reasons why you MUST have a sales letter…
Systemize and Optimize the Enterprise from 2016-08-29T10:00:39
Do you really KNOW your business? Find out why Phase 5 is so important to the growth and development of your Enterprise!
How to Sell More of Whatever You Sell from 2016-08-22T14:17:54
It's time for Phase 4 – MARKETING!
Let's recap the first 3 phases first, because these must be done before you get to Phase 4…
Phase 1: Problem-Pain-Person, Initial Analysis (The ‘...
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7 Lessons Learned at Copywriting Academy Live from 2016-08-15T10:00:59
On today's show, we will take a one week break from our Five Phases Series and talk about the 7 lessons we learned at Copywriting Academy Live!
The Deadliest Mistake You Can Make In Business from 2016-08-08T10:00:09
On today's show, we will be delving into Phase 3 of our 5-Phase Business Roadmap.
We're talking about the “deadliest mistake you can make in ...
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How to Know Your Product Will Sell from 2016-08-01T10:00:03
Last week we began to outline the 5 Phases of Business Development
Today we’ll cover Phase 2: How to Know Your Product Will ...
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The 5 Phases of Business Development You Must Not Skip from 2016-07-25T10:59:21
So many times people have asked us for a business roadmap. Or a checklist. Where do you start? Well, what are those 100 things?
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#241 How to Prosper With Purpose from 2016-07-18T10:00:57
Last week's episode was a hot one – as we covered how to promote and sell your products and services online. If you haven't listened to episode #240 of The Ray Edwards Show, we recommend that yo...
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#240 How to Promote Your Products from 2016-07-11T10:00:05
Last week we discussed packaging your passion – turning your wisdom and experience into a knowledge product. We covered the 3 converging marketplace forces that make that possible.
This w...
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#239 Package Your Passion from 2016-07-04T12:39:34
How do you take your life's passion – the thing that lights you up inside, that brings you joy, that makes you come alive – and turn that passion into a book, a product or a business?
Can...
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#238 Grow Your Business With LinkedIn from 2016-06-27T13:18:54
On today's show, we'll explore how to use the most powerful website you don't understand – LinkedIn! Our special guest is John Nemo.
Since 2012, John Nemo has helped hundreds of Business ...
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#237 How To Grow Your Business from 2016-06-20T10:00:16
This is not just for online businesses, but how to grow ANY business… and it starts with obeying the 7 Immutable Laws of Business Growth. Listen to the episode for more...
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#236 How to Run Your Online Business from 2016-06-13T10:00:49
This is not just for online businesses, but how to run ANY business… and it starts with avoiding the “5 Failings That Will Kill Your Business.”
#235 How to Start Your Online Business from 2016-06-06T10:00:22
So how exactly do you start your online business…
- A business based on what you know.
- A business based on what you enjoy.
- …a Wisdom Enterprise!
#234 What Do You Do, Exactly? from 2016-05-30T14:31:58
At a recent meeting of my mastermind group, I was asked an interesting question…
“What exactly to you do, Ray?”
It’s a great question that deserves more than just a one se...
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#233: Cliff Ravenscraft, “I Am Not Spock” from 2016-05-23T10:00:35
Note: This episode is the second half of my conversation with Cliff Ravenscraft, aka The Podcast Answer Man. You can listen to Part One Listen
#232: Cliff Ravenscraft On Hamilton, Typecasting, and Ambition from 2016-05-16T10:00:15
Cliff Ravenscraft is the king of helping people start their own podcast. He's helped thousands of people do it. But wait – there's more…
This is fascinating conversation ended up being so...
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#231: Business On Earth As It Is In Heaven from 2016-05-09T10:00:53
Andy Mason is a remarkable man, doing remarkable work: helping small business owners and world-class CEO's bring the supernatural realm into the world of business. In this interview, you'll find...
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#230: 7 Secrets of Selling Through Serving from 2016-05-02T10:00:52
What if I told you it's possible to make money by just giving stuff away? Well, that's exactly what I'm telling you today. Plus…
- How to decide what kind of day to have.
- Sen... Listen
#229: Social Media Marketing World 2016 from 2016-04-25T10:00:52
We just returned from Social Media Marketing World 2016, and this episode is filled with our impressions, some takeaways, and tips.
We get into what you can do to make any conference trip...
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#228: From Overworked to Over The Moon: Laura Roeder from 2016-04-18T10:00:43
This is a special edition of the Ray Edwards Show where I interview the founder of Meet Edgar, Laura Roeder. I love her story and I think you will too!
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#227: 7 Reasons Why You Must Master Copywriting from 2016-04-11T10:00:26
It's a wild-west version of the show, as Sean and Ray are operating on too little sleep and too much caffeine.
The subject: why you must master copywriting, especially if you think you do...
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#226: 7 Keys to More Effective Copywriting from 2016-04-04T10:00:43
Today's podcast is filled with action steps you can put to work in your business right away. These steps are designed to make more money. It should be no surprise to you but all seven steps invo...
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#225: 3 Killer Copy Tactics That Create Cash from 2016-03-28T10:00:35
Copywriting is the single most valuable skill you can develop in business. It's the only skill you can use to create more sales, out of thin air, without spending more on ads or changing your pr...
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#224: The Perfect Day Formula from 2016-03-21T10:00:03
Most people live lives of robotic repetition… they are just going through the motions, and about 90% of those motions are the same ones they went through yesterday. Most people follow routines ...
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#223: Why You Must A.D.O.R.E. Your Tribe from 2016-03-14T10:00:24
You probably know it's good to care about your audience. But I think you should go far beyond that. You should A.D.O.R.E. them!
In this week's episode, you'll find…
- Why yo... Listen
#222: Anatomy of a Six-Figure Product Launch from 2016-03-07T10:00:01
It's another first for the Ray Edwards Show. Imagine sitting in on one of our private team meetings in which we discuss...
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#221: A “Deep Dive” Conversation With Michael Hyatt from 2016-03-02T10:00:37
I'm so excited to offer you this special bonus episode of the Ray Edwards Show. Today you're in for a real treat, as you listen in on a conversation with Listen
#220: Four Dimensional Productivity from 2016-02-29T10:00:34
Do things in your business and your life ever get so crazy that you feel totally stressed out, overwhelmed, and ready to run & hide until it's all over? Me neither. But if that di...
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#219: Magic Words That Make You Rich from 2016-02-22T10:00:23
In this week's episode, Sean turns the tables on Ray. The interviewer is now the one being interviewed.
#218: How to Multiply Sales and Profits of Any Business from 2016-02-15T10:00:18
What if you could go from struggle to stratosphere? Fumbling to flying? What if you could multiply the sales and profits of any business? That's what this episode is all about.
In this ep...
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#217: How to Always Hit Your Goals from 2016-02-08T14:03:26
Many of us have one or more goals we just can't seem to crack. Maybe it's those stubborn “last 10 pounds” (or last 50 pounds) you just can't seem to lose. Perhaps it's the debt you never seem to...
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#216: Why Faith Friday Is Ending from 2016-02-05T10:00:27
The Ray Edwards Show will continue to publish without fail every week. We have never missed a week. But…
The “Faith Friday” and weekly “Deep Dive” episodes are coming to an end. It was an...
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#215: Conversation with Paul B Evans from 2016-02-03T10:03:52
Success is not an accident. That's what Paul B Evans says. And he says if you want to be successful, you have to make it happen on purpose.
#214: How to Write Copy That Sells from 2016-02-01T10:00:01
Do you know what the most important skill in business is? Persuasive communication. And persuasive communication is at the heart of great Copywriting.
Today, a reading from my forthcoming...
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#213: What Is Practical About Jesus? from 2016-01-29T10:00:55
Many (if not most) modern Christians have a “pop-up Jesus”… we “pop him up” on Sunday morning, or maybe while we're listening to Christian radio.
But when the chips are down (sickness, re...
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#212: Pat Flynn on How to Know If Your Business Idea Will Work from 2016-01-27T10:00:58
You have a great business idea — or so you think. But will it work?
That's the subject of Pat Flynn's new book, Will It Fly? Listen
#211: The Power of Persuasion Without Manipulation from 2016-01-25T10:00:23
Can you be persuasive without being manipulative? Is there a difference between the two? And should you even care?
In today's episode, we tackle these questions and ...
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#210: Is Self-Promotion Wrong For Christians? from 2016-01-22T10:00:13
It's another Faith Friday, and today we're tackling the question: as a Christian, is it wrong to promote yourself? If it is, what does that say about marketing and advertising?
These are ...
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#209: From Blank Page to Best Seller in 90 Days from 2016-01-20T10:12:31
Depending on who you ask, it seems over 90% of people think they “have a book inside”. So why is it that less than 2% of people ever manage to get that book outside? Why is it so many...
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#208: 7 Questions to Resurrect Your Passion from 2016-01-18T10:00
Ever notice how you’re excited at the beginning of a new thing – like a project, a client, your business, or even your relationships? It’s like you’re on fire, but with time the passi...
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#207: Questions About Grace from 2016-01-15T11:00:38
Last week's Faith Friday episode, What's So Amazing About Grace? sure stirred up some commentary. And some questions. And some ...
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#206: Joel Comm on Success, Failure, and Flying Monkeys from 2016-01-13T11:00:23
It's another deep-dive conversation, this week with Joel Comm.
Joel Comm is..
- The guy still owns one of the first 18,00 websites on the entire internet.... Listen
#205: 7 Sentences to Change Your Life from 2016-01-11T11:00:34
One of the biggest problems in our lives is that little thing called our tongue. The good news is this troublesome little powerhouse can also be one our biggest blessings, wh...
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#204: What’s So Amazing About Grace? from 2016-01-08T11:00:46
We continue our experiment for the new year – a “Faith Friday” Spiritual Foundations edition of the Ray Edwards Show. Please let me know if you like these and want them to continue. I...
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#203: Virtual Freedom With Your Dream Business from 2016-01-06T11:00:33
Another “deep dive” interview! This episode we chat with Chris Ducker the author of Virtual Freedom. How to Work with Virtual Sta...
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#202: New Year, New You from 2016-01-04T11:00:41
It's a New Year… and it's time for a New You! In this episode…
- How to be richly blessed in the New Year.
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#201: How to be Richly Blessed in the New Year from 2016-01-02T03:07:26
This is a new experiment for the new year – a “Faith Friday” Spiritual Foundations edition of the Ray Edwards Show. In this episode:
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How your DN...
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#200: The Top 5 Roadblocks to Starting Your Business from 2015-12-28T11:00:06
Have you been promising yourself that you would start a business of your own “someday”? Or have you started a business already, and everything seems to be going against you?
<...
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#199: How to Achieve Your #1 Goal in 100 Days – John Lee Dumas from 2015-12-23T14:39:09
This episode is another deep-dive Wednesday interview, this time with John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur On Fire.
In this episode:<...
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#198: Why You Find It Hard To Maintain The Change from 2015-12-21T11:00:26
According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, only 8% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions act...
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Aaron Walker’s View From the Top from 2015-12-17T11:00:28
NOTE: As of last week, we have changed podcast release day to Mondays for the main podcast. We're now experimenting with a second show each week. These shows will be long-form interviews, which ...
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#197: 5 Crucial Keys That Unlock The Doors of Destiny from 2015-12-15T01:10:55
NOTE: As of last week, we have changed podcast release day to Mondays for the main podcast. I know, know… that seems to imply there is an “other than main” podcast. Is that true? Yep. Details co...
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#196: Marketing to Millenials from 2015-12-07T10:00
NOTE: As we prepare to begin a new year, I am making a few changes to the way I create and deliver content to you. The first such change: the main podcast will now be published on each Monday. –...
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#195: Are You Waving “Stupid Flags”? from 2015-12-03T22:52:49
Some people are waving a “stupid” flag, signaling the rest of us that they are… well… stupid.
Here's how to know if you are waving “stupid flags” – and what they cos...
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#194: 5 Unconventional Times To Practice Thankfulness from 2015-11-25T10:30:46
Maybe you've heard: giving thanks makes you feel happier and more fulfilled. There are at least 7 scientifically proven benefits to practicing the “attitude of gratitude”. And right now, as we e...
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#193: 7 Shocking Productivity Hacks from 2015-11-18T10:00:12
When it comes to productivity, there is no shortage of advice. The problem is it's often the same advice, repackaged with a bright new wrapper. Nothing new inside.
And there's no...
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#192: Donald Miller On Selling With Stories from 2015-11-11T11:04:58
Would you like the closest thing to a “silver bullet” when it comes to marketing your business? Here it is: tell good stories.
But you must tell them in a <...
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#191: 5 Ways To Have Your Customers Want To Receive Your Marketing from 2015-11-04T11:00:58
Does you marketing make it past the trash can (or the delete key)? Probably not. Here's how to fix that.
- 5 Ways To Have Your Customers Want To Receive Your Mar... Listen
#190: The 7 Pillars of Maximum Competitive Advantage from 2015-10-30T20:55
Is your business built like a diving board – with only one support underneath? Or is it built like the Parthenon, which has stood for thousands of years because of its strength?
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#189: Cliff Ravenscraft Interview from 2015-10-21T11:00:30
Today we interview Cliff Ravenscraft, the Podcast Answer Man. Cliff explains…
- How to know if podcasting is for you.
- Why most people don't s... Listen
#188: The Secret System For Explosive Business Growth from 2015-10-14T10:00:35
Today’s show is another “special edition”, where we will dive deep into the mechanics of how to build a remarkable business. In this episode, you'll get…
- The “... Listen
#187: The Top 10 Questions About Copywriting (BONUS EPISODE) from 2015-10-07T23:57:08
Yes, this is the second podcast this week – consider it a free bonus, included with your regular subscription. No extra charge.
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#186: The Greatest Persuasion Secret Known To Humanity from 2015-10-07T11:00:14
What if I told you the greatest persuasion secret known to humanity could be summed up in a single sentence? And that it is so dangerously powerful, we almost deleted this episode? It's true. Listen
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#184: Why Copywriting Is the Most Valuable Skill in Any Business from 2015-09-23T11:00:25
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#183: The Seven-Pillar Prosperity Practice from 2015-09-16T18:46:56
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#182: 4 Levels of Living That Bring Fulfillment and Success from 2015-09-09T11:00:10
#181: How To Create a Product And Start Selling It In a Week from 2015-09-02T11:00:48
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#180: 5 Profit Poachers That Murder Your Business from 2015-08-26T11:00:18
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#179: 3 Powerful Pleasant Ways To Say No from 2015-08-19T11:00:29
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?
#178: How To Recover From Stupid Mistakes from 2015-08-12T11:00:18
Let's face it, we all make stupid mistakes. Learn to recover after making a “BIG MESS”.
- How To Recover From Stupid Mistakes.
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#177: 7 Ways To Supercharge Your Morning from 2015-08-05T15:15:03
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 Listen
#176: Discomfort Determines Destiny from 2015-07-29T11:00:20
Did you know that Discomfort Determines Destiny? Learn the 3 Ways now.
- How Discomfort Determines Destiny
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#175: How to Stop Making Yourself Miserable from 2015-07-22T11:00:54
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.
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#174: How to Get Out of Overwhelm from 2015-07-15T11:00:14
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.
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#173: 5 Destructive Lies You Tell Yourself from 2015-07-08T11:00:20
173What is a lie exactly? I have written elsewhere that “Lies… are simply falsehoods perpetrated upon u...
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#172: How To Get More Readers, Frank Viola (Part 2) from 2015-07-01T11:00:33
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 ...
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#171: How To Get More Readers, Frank Viola (Part 1) from 2015-06-24T11:00:08
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 writ...
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#170: How to Always Win from 2015-06-17T11:00:54
It often feels as though we're faced with the choice to either win or lose. What if you could always win?
#169: 7 Indispensable Apps for Writers from 2015-06-10T11:00:54
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 importan...
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#168: A Day In The Life Of Ray from 2015-06-03T20:34
“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...
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#167: The Current State of Social Media Marketing from 2015-05-27T11:00:39
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 kn...
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#166: Information Is Not Power from 2015-05-20T11:00:44
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 cr...
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#165: 5 Amazing Tricks For Perfect Social Media Headlines from 2015-05-13T11:00:40
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 h...
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#164: The O.D.E.S.S.A. Secret To Writing 10X Faster (And Better) from 2015-05-06T11:00:51
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 mo...
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#163: 5 Quick Ways To Jumpstart Dead Blog Posts from 2015-04-29T11:00:55
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...
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#162: 5 Reasons Cussing Is Costing You Cash from 2015-04-22T11:00:22
On March 27, my friend Michael Hyatt started a firestorm with a blog post entitled, Listen
#161: How Cliff Ravenscraft Transformed His Life from 2015-04-15T11:00:38
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 t...
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#160: Are You Making These 5 Social Media Marketing Mistakes? from 2015-04-07T23:47:31
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” o...
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#159: The Fastest Path to Cash from 2015-04-01T10:41:42
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.
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#158: 3 Easy Ways to Create Products Fast from 2015-03-25T10:39:55
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...
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#157: Five Trade-Offs Help Build Your Business Faster from 2015-03-18T10:38:30
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 emplo...
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#156: Five Surprising Productivity Hacks from 2015-03-11T19:53:22
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 ...
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#155: Jeff Goins on Finding Your Calling and the Art of Work from 2015-03-04T18:55:20
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 e...
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#154: Brian Holmes on How to Navigate Big Life Transitions from 2015-02-24T11:00:15
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...
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#153: Kimanzi Constable on How to Get Featured on Big Sites Like Huffington Post from 2015-02-17T11:01:54
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 al...
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#152: 10 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Do [Podcast] from 2015-02-10T21:03:39
Study entrepreneurs, and you'll find some great behaviors to emulate. Just as useful: study the things they don't do!
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#151: Donald Miller Gets Scary Close [Podcast] from 2015-02-03T11:00:48
Donald Miller is one of the most influential Christian writers of our day. His books evoke strong reactions, and for many they strike a chord like no work before.
His new book, Listen
#150: How To Create An Iconic Personal Brand [Podcast] from 2015-01-28T11:00:59
Now that you are marketing your products and services online, you have instant global reach. But there's one problem: your marketing now stands shoulder to shoulder with Coke, Ford, the NFL, Opr...
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#149: A Conversation With Michael Stelzner, Founder of Social Media Examiner [Podcast] from 2015-01-20T11:00:45
How do you start a company with just an idea, a few volunteers, and no budget… and in less than 5 years have a web media property with 15 million readers? That's what Michael Stelzner did with S...
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#148: 10 Fresh New Podcasts You Should Check Out [Podcast] from 2015-01-14T11:00:22
I listen to lots of podcasts. And while I have a few core podcasts I don't ever miss, I am constantly trying new shows out, looking for fresh voices I can put into my listening rotation.
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#147: 10 Life-Changing Habits To Adopt Now [Podcast] from 2015-01-07T11:00:17
A young woman has quit smoking, been promoted at work, and run a marathon. An untested CEO takes over one of America's biggest companies and focuses on just one behavior pattern in the company...
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#146: 7 Trends To Watch For In 2015 [Podcast] from 2014-12-31T11:01:03
As we begin a new year, it's popular for many bloggers and podcasters to make “predictions” about the new year. I prefer not making predictions (unless I feel inspired to do so), but I will<...
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#145: How To Overcome Depression [Podcast] from 2014-12-23T11:00:16
Have you ever suffered from depression or anxiety? Depression is a major problem in the world today. By the year 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that depression will be the n...
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#144: 5 Powerful Ways To See The Road Ahead [Podcast] from 2014-12-16T11:00
We often treat the future as if it's a mystery. As if we don't have a say in it, or any control if it. And while there is some truth in that, there is a deeper truth also.
We get to choo...
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#143: Ask Me Anything [Podcast] from 2014-12-12T01:11:31
This is a special episode where I'm taking the time to answer a ton of questions from listeners and readers. I really enjoy these kinds of shows, and this one is no exception.
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#142: Michael Hyatt On Goal-Setting [Podcast] from 2014-12-04T02:07:53
It's the time of year when we all start to think about making resolutions and setting goals for the new year… and we're either happy about it, or cynical.
This week Michael Hyatt is my gu...
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#141: 3 Reasons Why You Must Master Copywriting [Podcast] from 2014-11-26T11:00:16
Some people think “copywriting” – the art and science of writing sales copy – is dead and gone. Killed by social media.
The truth is copywriting is alive and well. and more important than...
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#140: The Master Skill of Business Success [Podcast] from 2014-11-19T11:00:33
Is it possible there is one “Master Skill” that trumps all others when it comes to business success? I believe it's not only possible, but that it's absolutely the truth.
In today's episo...
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#139: 7 Reasons Why You Should Write A Book [Podcast] from 2014-11-12T11:00:02
You've probably heard it so much that you may even tune it out: writing and publishing a book is a good thing. But do you know why?
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#138: How To Get The “Ultimate Advantage” In 2015 [Podcast] from 2014-11-05T11:00:22
What if, in 2015, you could give yourself the “Ultimate Advantage” in every area of your life – faith, physical, emotional, and financial?
#137: Chris Brogan Shares “How To Own Your Life” [Podcast] from 2014-10-29T11:00:37
I'm still in the mode of preparing my plans for 2015. I have some pretty big ideas about what I want to accomplish next year, and I'm sure you do as well.
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#136: How To Set Yourself Up For A Lean, Mean 2015 [Podcast] from 2014-10-22T11:07:40
It's not too early to start getting ready for 2015. In fact right now is the perfect time to assess how this year has gone, and what you'd like to see happen in 2015. In my case, 2014 started of...
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#135: How to Live with Joy, Lead with Passion, and Prosper with Purpose [Podcast] from 2014-10-15T11:01:15
The tag line in my logo says “Live with Joy, Lead with Passion, and Prosper with Purpose”. Occasionally someone asks me, “So how to do you that?”
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#134: Five Bad Habits That Will Wreck Your Life [Podcast] from 2014-10-08T11:00:27
The quality of your life is directly impacted by the quality of your habits. The problem is, most of us did not consciously choose to habits we currently possess. We drifted, stumbled, or otherw...
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#133: Day Job To Dream Job [Podcast] from 2014-10-01T11:00:31
Many people in our modern society are prisoners. Prisoners of a job they hate, of a profession they despise, or even of a business that owns them (instead of the other way around.) It doesn't ha...
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#132: If You Don’t Have Your Health… [Podcast] from 2014-09-24T11:00:49
Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you don't have your health, you don't have anything”? I think this is a stupid thing to say, and in today's episode I will explain why – and what to say inste...
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#131: Interview With Podcast Answer Man Cliff Ravenscraft [Podcast] from 2014-09-17T11:00:40
This week I have my good friend Cliff Ravenscraft on the show – yes, the Podcast ...
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#130: Ten Ways To Un-Busy Yourself This Week [Podcast] from 2014-09-10T11:00:02
We are busy. Too busy, it seems; if I ask ten friends what their biggest challenge is, five will answer with some variation of, “I'm just too busy.”
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#129: Write Faster, Write Better [Podcast] from 2014-09-03T11:00:01
For the longest time, when asked how quickly I can turnaround a writing project, my answer has been: “I can write better than anybody who can write faster, and I can write faster than anybody wh...
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#128: Self-Propelled Productivity [Podcast] from 2014-08-27T11:00:35
The power of momentum is hard to overestimate. A productive person is likely to remain productive, and the opposite is also true. We can intervene in our own lives.
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#127: Don’t Take Your Laptop To Bed [Podcast] from 2014-08-22T20:23:07
If you're always plugged in to the Internet, you might just be unplugging from some of the most important relationships in your life.
#126: 5 Fatal Flaws Of Free Content [Podcast] from 2014-08-14T18:31:29
If you give away free content as part of a “Content Marketing” strategy, it's important to know wthat you should not give away everything. If you give away the wrong stuff, you'll never make any...
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#125: How To Get What You Want [Podcast] from 2014-08-07T18:14:57
Have you ever known anyone who just never seems to get what they want in life? They make lots of plans but things never seen to pan out well? I believe there are 5 requirements for getting succe...
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#124: The Secret Book List That Changed My Life [Podcast] from 2014-07-31T20:43:13
So what books have you read that changed you? This show is about my list of some of the life-changing books I have read.
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#123: How To Write Emails That Get Response [Podcast] from 2014-07-25T23:44:21
I hear this complaint a lot: “People don’t respond to emails anymore. It’s like they don’t read them, or don’t have enough courtesy to write back.” Usually the person doing the complaining will ...
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#122: Titans Of Direct Response Marketing [Podcast] from 2014-07-16T11:00:06
Last week we focused on writing powerful, persuasive copy. This week I'm bringing you an interview with a leader in the direct response marketing world – and the guy who has hired almost all the...
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#121: How to Write Web Copy That Sells [Podcast] from 2014-07-09T11:00:22
One of the most important skills you can develop is the skill of writing persuasive copy. Copy that sells products and services.
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#120: The 10 True Reasons Businesses Fail [Podcast] from 2014-07-02T11:00:12
Most small businesses will fail. According to StatisticBrain.com, 25% of businesses will fail in year one, by year five the failure rate is 55%, by year ten it's 71%. Why does this happen? There...
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#119: How To Really Build An Online Business [Podcast] from 2014-06-25T11:00:52
“How do I really start my own online business?” This is a question I hear pretty often. Recently I found myself saying, “Well, it's pretty simple. You just need to…” and then I heard myself spew...
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#118: How To Be Productive, Profitable, and Happy [Podcast] from 2014-06-18T11:00:17
Have you ever noticed that over the years, you tend to do pretty much the same things? What I mean is, if you’re a reader you remain one, if you’re a writer you tend to write, if you’re a procra...
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#117: How To Deal With Abusive Customers [Podcast] from 2014-06-13T17:14:33
There's a saying: “The customer is always right.” But what about customers who are abusive, dishonest, and bullying? Are they always right? I think not. And you must protect yourself and your st...
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#116: Jeff Walker, Product Launch Formula, And A Life Of Grace [Podcast] from 2014-06-04T11:00:04
There is one online business teacher whose students have created over half a BILLION dollars in sales, using his methods. He also happens to be one of the most graceful people I know. Now, he ha...
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#115: Podcast Top 40 Countdown [Podcast] from 2014-05-28T23:15:44
When I was 14 years old, I was inspired to get into radio because I loved listening to “American Top 40”. It was a countdown show of the 40 most popular songs on the radio each week, hosted by C...
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#114: How To Automate Success [Podcast] from 2014-05-21T12:00:29
What if you could automate success? What if you would set a few things in motion that, if not guaranteeing your success, would automatically increase the likelihood of success ...
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#113: How To Work With Other People Without Making Them Crazy [Podcast] from 2014-05-14T12:00:02
We entrepreneurial types tend to be graded starting things and leaving other people to clean up the details. Our staff, virtual assistants, and colleagues may find it difficult to deal with us.<...
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#112: Stop Trying To Find Clients [Podcast] from 2014-05-07T12:00:12
Many a professional, and many a freelancer, find themselves asking, “How can I get more clients?” May I suggest this is the wrong question? in fact, it is precisely the wrong question.
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#111: Tiny Hinges That Swing Big Doors [Podcast] from 2014-04-30T12:00:47
Recently I was working with a client on an advertising campaign. We had been running a particular ad in a variety of online media (mainly solo mailings to email newsletters), and the ad was bar...
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#110: How to Get Back On Track [Podcast] from 2014-04-23T17:46:14
Recently, my life fell apart. At least that's how it felt emotionally. From the outside, everything looked great. I was an in demand speaker, making lots of money, with a lot of projects in the...
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#109: Master This Skill To Change Your Life [Podcast] from 2014-04-17T16:05:34
I was recently on the phone with someone, and they were talking. Something they said sparked a reaction in me, and I began thinking about how is going to respond. As they continue to talk, I con...
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#108: How to Have a Backpack Business [Podcast] from 2014-04-09T16:16:45
It occurred to me recently I often run my business from a backpack. In my backpack I carry my Nikon, some lenses, my iPad, and my MacBook air. If I can find an Internet connection, that's about ...
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#107: 5 Tricks To Get More Done In Less Time [Podcast] from 2014-04-02T17:19:48
Ever reach the end of a workday, and wonder where the hours went? Sometimes it seems there's just too much to do, and not enough time to do it all. In this episode, I'll share 5 “tricks” that wi...
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#106: D.A.R.E. to Create Great Content [Podcast] from 2014-03-25T03:35:55
Sometimes it seems difficult to keep creating content, doesn't it? And for a lot of people it's difficult to even get started.
#105: What I Expect From Social Media Marketing World [Podcast] from 2014-03-19T17:10:12
One week from today, Social Media Marketing World opens in San Diego. It's the biggest physical event in the S...
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#104: What I Learned From 2 Years of Doing This Podcast [Podcast] from 2014-03-12T21:07:01
Two years ago this week, I did the very first episode of this podcast. I didn't realize I was making a commitment to cranking out show every week, but that's what happened. It hasn't always been...
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#103: The Difference That Gets Stuff Done [Podcast] from 2014-03-05T16:59:55
Ever feel like you just need to get more stuff done? I think we all feel that way at some point.
In this episode, I interview Robert Plank...
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#102: 5 Reasons To Simplify [Podcast] from 2014-02-26T12:06:47
My “one word” for this year is:...
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#101: My New Morning Productivity Routine [Podcast] from 2014-02-19T11:40:37
I believe the way you start your day determines how it will end; productive and happy, or frustrated and fruitless. That's why I put so much focus on my morning routine, which is the foundatio...
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#100: The Episode YOU Made [Podcast] from 2014-02-12T11:00:36
This is episode 100… 100 weeks in a row, we've cranked out a new show. While Episode 104 will mark the 2-year anniversary of the show, I felt we had to do something special for #100… so that's w...
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#099: Social Media Marketing With Michael Stelzner [Podcast] from 2014-02-05T11:00:12
I'm pleased to have Michael Stelzner as my guest on today's show. If you don't know who Michael is… well in the words of Ron Burgundy, he's “kind of a big deal.” Don't act like you're not impres...
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#098: How To Monetize Your Message [Podcast] from 2014-01-29T15:27:38
Do you have a message you'd like to get out the world, and you wonder if it's possible to get paid for it? It is possible, and it does take work, but not as much as you might think.
#097: How To Plan Your Year In Just 1 Hour [Podcast] from 2014-01-22T11:00:38
Have you broken your New Year's resolutions yet? Most people have-my estimate is that over 90% have. So what do you do now? I'd say it's time to get serious about planning your year.
#096: Listener Questions Part 2 [Podcast] from 2014-01-15T11:00:17
This week we will continue with listener questions. As you may remember, we just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast). We got some interesting and s...
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#095: The Listener Questions Episode [Podcast] from 2014-01-09T18:57:20
I promised this week would be about the most important subject I've ever covered. That subject is… you. We just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast)...
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#094: Michael Hyatt on Setting Goals [Podcast] from 2014-01-02T02:52:36
Michael Hyatt is my guest on the first podcast of 2014, and we discuss how to set effective goals for the new year.
#093: 7 Lessons From Stephen King [Podcast] from 2013-12-26T19:00:43
Stephen King. He is the Charles Dickens of this century. People either love him or hate him.
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#092: What Worked (and What Didn’t) In 2013 [Podcast] from 2013-12-18T10:20:41
In this weeks podcast I will reveal to you what worked for me in 2013… as well as what didn't work.
#091: 10 Ways to Create More Content [Podcast] from 2013-12-12T16:18:31
When your blog is the cornerstone of your business (as it is for mine, and I recommend it be for yours), creating enough content can be a challenge.
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#090: 3 Crucial Actions To Prepare You For 2014 [Podcast] from 2013-12-05T19:33:43
What most people do this time of year: run around in a frenzied chaos, and slide into the finish line of the current year battered, bruised, and confused.
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#089: The Unconventional Guide to Influence [Podcast] from 2013-11-27T10:01:33
What if you could influence people before you even met them? Would that be a valuable skill in business?
#088: Seven Steps To Your Best Year so Far [Podcast] from 2013-11-21T18:36:17
It's just the right time to start thinking about your plans for the new year. It's just the right time to get started early.
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#087: 5 Ways Discipline Will Make You Rich [Podcast] from 2013-11-13T11:00:37
What if there was a way to cut through the fluff, the chaos, confusion, and just flat out fix your business? Well, there is.
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#086: What I Learned From The Platform Conference [Podcast] from 2013-11-08T18:45:51
I just attended the single best business conference I've ever been to… and it has nothing to do with my being one of the speakers!
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#085: 7 Things You Don’t Want to Hear About Copywriting [Podcast] from 2013-10-30T09:40:57
I will never forget the day I heard the bad news about copywriting. And now, I'm about to give you that same bad news.
#084: 5 Marketing “Musts” [Podcast] from 2013-10-24T03:25:22
My consulting client was facing a tough season. None of her marketing was working. While considering the problem she was facing, it became obvious what was missing.
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#083: Why You Don’t Achieve Your Goals [Podcast] from 2013-10-16T23:00:56
There is a dangerous reason why you don't achieve your goals.
#082: How To Create Lead Magnets [Podcast] from 2013-10-09T10:31:23
It's harder than ever to get people to share their email address. Nobody wants more spam in their inbox. What's a marketer to do?
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#081: How to Market With Testimonials [Podcast] from 2013-10-02T10:30:19
We all know we should be using testimonials to help sell our products and services. But there's another, less obvious use that can boost your bottom line.
#080: “Beyond the To-do List”, An Interview With Erik J. Fisher [Podcast] from 2013-09-25T10:27:34
Productivity is about more than the right day planner, a particular methodology, and certainly more than having a good “to do list”.
#079: How To Start Your Own Mastermind Group [Podcast] from 2013-09-18T10:26:07
What is the one secret that can accelerate the growth of your business, and every other area of your life? I believe it is the crucible of companionship.
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#078: How To Get Big Ideas On Demand [Podcast] from 2013-09-11T10:23:07
The pressure is on. You need to come up with big ideas for a client, or for your own business, or just to get yourself out of a problem. But being under the gun for a big idea is just the kind o...
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#077: Why You Should Use “Value Creation Marketing” [Podcast] from 2013-09-04T13:48:25
Would you like to know the marketing concept that will attract the most buyers, for the least cost, in the shortest period of time?
#076: Why You Don’t Do What You Know [Podcast] from 2013-08-29T05:36:04
You've heard it before. The problem that holds you back is not lack of information. You already know what to do – but you don't do what you know.
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#075: You Have Permission to Prosper [Podcast] from 2013-08-21T04:07:40
I had two conversations this week that prompted the topic of today's podcast. One had to do with weird Christian views about money, and the other had to do with a question about the business mis...
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#074: 5 Reasons Why I Still Attend Seminars [Podcast] from 2013-08-14T05:58:32
Why do I still invest the time and money to attend seminars, even though many people would think I don't have to? I have at least five good reasons why, and in this episode I will share them wit...
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#073: How To Get More Blog Traffic [Podcast] from 2013-08-07T20:56:20
For many bloggers, it's the number one topic of discussion: how to get more traffic to your blog. Having a bigger number of visitors doesn't necessarily mean you have a more profitable business...
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#072: How To Create Content That Sells [Podcast] from 2013-07-31T09:12:32
It's all the rage: “content marketing”. But if you think just giving away lots of great content for free is going to make you money, you haven't thought the matter through. Chances are you're ma...
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#071: How To Get Clarity And Focus [Podcast] from 2013-07-24T14:32:08
Over the last few weeks, I've had the opportunity to talk on the phone with a number of consulting clients. I was startled to hear virtually the same phrase come out of each of their mouths: “I ...
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#070: How I Would Start Over Today [Podcast] from 2013-07-17T14:56:38
When I am interviewed, one question that comes up regularly is: “Ray, if you are starting your business today how would you do it?” I think the implication is things are different today than wh...
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#069: How To Monetize Your Message [Podcast] from 2013-07-10T14:58:39
Just yesterday I was on the phone with a client. She had just finished describing her business to me. She wants to sell a product that teaches women how to help their husbands break an addiction...
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#068: How I Create My Podcast [Podcast] from 2013-07-03T08:00:18
One of the most common questions I get is this: “Ray, how do you create your podcast each week?” In this week's episode, I'll give the most complete answer ever. And I'll walk you through my wor...
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#067: My Biggest Business Mistakes and What You Can Learn From Them [Podcast] from 2013-06-26T13:32:22
This week I'm going to pull back the curtain and share what I believe have been my seven against business mistakes, and what you can learn from them.
#066: How to Run a Virtual Company [Podcast] from 2013-06-20T00:48:54
What if you could run a company with no office, no staff, no inventory and no overhead? You can, and that is what this week's show is about.
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#065: Triple Your Productivity Tomorrow [Podcast] from 2013-06-12T10:44:25
What if you could reduce the hours you spend working by 50%, and yet still be three times as productive? What if you could do that starting tomorrow? You can. And that's what today show is all a...
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#064: The Minimalist Entrepreneur [Podcast] from 2013-06-05T11:49:42
Imagine starting and running a business that has no office, no employees, no inventory, no overhead, and potential revenue in the millions of dollars. Every day you work from wherever you want-m...
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#063: How to Have a Spiritual Business [Podcast] from 2013-05-29T11:09:30
A spiritual business or job gives you excitement and a sense of purpose. It makes getting out of bed every day a real joy! Any job can be a spiritual job. This episode will show you how!
#062: How to Turn Your Business Around [Podcast] from 2013-05-22T14:22:28
What do you do if business is not so good? Do you blow a pile of money on standard media advertising, like radio and newspaper, and hope for the best? Do you drain your retirement account savin...
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#061: How to Be Smarter [Podcast] from 2013-05-15T06:46:19
What if you could become smarter as little as 24 hours? What if you could remember more, come up with more ideas, and think more quickly than ever before?
#060: How to Attract Business [Podcast] from 2013-05-08T22:14:40
What if instead of chasing after business, you could have business chasing after you? That's exactly what happens for me, and in this week's episode am going to tell you how to build a system th...
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#059: How to Consult With God [Podcast] from 2013-05-01T11:09:31
What if you could consult with God himself about your business? What if you could ask him questions, and get divinely inspired answers? What if you could ask God to introduce you to key people, ...
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#058: 5 Crucial Steps To Marketing Live Events [Podcast] from 2013-04-24T10:45:22
Hosting your own live event can be risky. I posted about this recently, and I posted my reasons for hosting live events anyway. Now, I'm offering five crucial steps you must be aware of if you w...
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#057: 5 Ways To Simplify Your Business [Podcast] from 2013-04-17T10:36:57
Maybe the best way to grow your business if to do less. I'm not encouraging laziness, but rather suggesting something very different. It's time to speed up… by slowing down.
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#056: 5 Great Reasons To Host a Seminar [Podcast] from 2013-04-10T11:10:13
Hosting a seminar can be expensive, risky, stressful, and the source of many potential headaches. So why on earth would you want to host your own seminar?
I can think of 5 good reasons. A...
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#055: 5 Traps “Internet Marketers” Fall Into [Podcast] from 2013-04-03T11:03:16
Who are “Internet Marketers”, and how do they get it wrong? There is a very distinct group of online entrepreneurs that are referred to as “Internet Marketers”, as opposed to the general online ...
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#054: A Three-Step Process to Get Out Of Overwhelm [Podcast] from 2013-03-27T11:01:10
If you have ever felt the pressure of multiple converging deadlines, or simply too much to do and not enough time to do it all… I've got good news! There is a way to get out of overwhelm and int...
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#053: 5 Ways to $5K Per Month [Podcast] from 2013-03-20T19:01:59
How much money do you need to make in order to be comfortable? How much money would it take for you to finally realize your dream of working for yourself, and quitting your job.
That numb...
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#052: Unbeatable You [Podcast] from 2013-03-14T20:30:04
What if I told you there is a power source you can tap into that would make you unbeatable? Undefeatable? Invincible to the problems that confront you in your daily life?
What if I reveal...
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#051: How To Optimize Your Business [Podcast] from 2013-03-06T11:50:38
Are you getting the most out of your business? Today's podcast interview will help you think about that question in new ways.
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#050: How To Worry Less And Succeed More [Podcast] from 2013-03-03T03:44:23
Worry kills you slowly. It makes you sick.
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#049: Top 10 iPad Apps For Idea Entrepreneurs [Podcast] from 2013-02-20T17:58:23
More and more, I find my iPad replacing other tools – like my computer, Kindle, and even my physical notebook.
#048: The Easiest Way To Sell Anything [Podcast] from 2013-02-13T15:02
If you'd like to know the easiest way to sell anything to anyone, you're going to love this weeks podcast.
#047: Get the Most Out of Any Conference [Podcast] from 2013-02-06T18:02:15
When you attend a conference, you make an enormous investment in time, money, and energy. In this week'ss podcast, I give you a precise system for getting the most out of any conference.
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#046: 13 Natural Disciplines of Marketing [Podcast] from 2013-01-30T10:23:25
Just like anything worth doing, there is a way to market that just works. There are rules. Today's podcast shows you what they are.
#045: How to Market Like a Machine [Podcast] from 2013-01-23T11:17:54
What if your marketing worked like a machine – automatic, tireless, regardless of whether you show up today or not, and with predictable results? Today's podcast shows you how.
#044: Productivity Experiment Results So Far [Podcast] from 2013-01-17T05:48:51
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.
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#043: How to Get a Day’s Work Done In 2 Hours [Podcast] from 2013-01-10T02:53:46
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 toda...
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#042: Make the New Year Your Best Year Ever [Podcast] from 2013-01-03T06:01:41
Today I want to share five weird tactics that, when used correctly, almost guarantee more success.
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#041: What’s Better Than New Customers? This… [Podcast] from 2012-12-26T21:52:41
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...
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#040: How to Thrive In a Turbulent Economy [Podcast] from 2012-12-19T10:00:08
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#039: How To Succeed Faster [Podcast] from 2012-12-13T04:28:04
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#038: Get Better Clients Who Pay More [Podcast] from 2012-12-05T10:03:58
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#037: How To Create A One-Page Marketing Plan [Podcast] from 2012-11-29T00:38:40
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 ...
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#036: The Best Online Business Tools [Podcast] from 2012-11-22T00:13:33
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#035: How To Get More Done By Working Less [Podcast] from 2012-11-14T17:12:25
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 l...
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#034: Stop Waiting To Be Picked [Podcast] from 2012-11-07T11:03:14
I became aware of Jeff Goins through my friends Michael Hyatt and Listen
#033: Overcome What Holds You Back [Podcast] from 2012-11-01T03:50:19
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 so...
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#032: 21 Reasons People Buy From You [Podcast] from 2012-10-24T11:04:51
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.
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#031: For Better Copywriting, P.A.S.T.O.R. [Podcast] from 2012-10-18T16:09:14
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…
#030: How To Get Money From Your Brain [Podcast] from 2012-10-11T03:36:32
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 ...
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#029: Joint Ventures: How To Do Them [Podcast] from 2012-10-04T04:08:18
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 Dieg...
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#028: The Very Best Business To Start – NOW [Podcast] from 2012-09-26T20:51:09
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...
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#027: How To Be Predictably Persuasive [Podcast] from 2012-09-19T13:33:26
A lot has been written and said about writing copy that s...
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#026: How To Make More, Give More, And Live More [Podcast] from 2012-09-12T10:56:24
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...
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#025: Recurring Income From The Internet [Podcast] from 2012-09-05T11:08:10
You can take your business from idea to Listen
#024: Five Mindsets That Murder Your Business [Podcast] from 2012-08-29T06:39:36
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, ...
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#023: How To Make More Money Immediately [Podcast] from 2012-08-21T10:37:10
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. Listen
#022: How To Pulverize Your Problems [Podcast] from 2012-08-15T06:23:58
#021: 7 Reasons To Attend Conferences [Podcast] from 2012-08-08T00:52:31
#020: 5 Reasons You Should Blog [Podcast] from 2012-08-01T02:57:39
#019: 3 Fresh Productivity Hacks [Podcast] from 2012-07-24T19:12:06
On this week's episode I share 3 fresh new productivity hacks, plus I answer a bunch of listener questions.
#018: God Created You To Prosper [Podcast] from 2012-07-17T18:58:04
On this week's episode I yield to your requests for an all-spiritual episode, tackling the question: has God created you to prosper?
#017: The Perfect Business and How To Start It [Podcast] from 2012-07-10T17:09:05
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.
#016: How To Squeeze More Profit From Any Business [Podcast] from 2012-07-03T11:21:06
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#012: 3 Powerful Tricks For More Persuasive Writing [Podcast] from 2012-06-05T10:16:23
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#011: How To Get Paid More (Whatever You Do) [Podcast] from 2012-05-29T10:25
#006: 7 Ways To Create Your Own Product In Less Than 24 Hours [Podcast] from 2012-04-24T11:51:42
#005: 10 Steps To Turn Your Life Around In 30 Days Or Less [Podcast] from 2012-04-17T11:09:14
#002: 5 Ways To Get More Clients Or Customers – NOW [Podcast] from 2012-03-27T10:23:43
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...
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#001: How To Start An Internet Business From Scratch In 10 Steps [Podcast] from 2012-03-20T14:23:29
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, whet...
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Ben Settle, Email Marketing Contrarian [Interview] from 2012-02-15T11:13:09
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...
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Interview With Carrie Wilkerson, the Barefoot Executive from 2011-09-26T12:33:39
It's a brand-new podcast, in which I interview my friend Carrie Wilkerson about her new book, Listen
The True Secret of Success from 2011-02-25T21:59:02
My heart is racing as I write this. I'm sure it will create some controversy-but that is not the reason I wrote it.
The reason I wrote this article is simple.
Someone need...
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About Those Pesky “Gurus” from 2010-08-24T11:12:43
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 feed...
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Ray Edwards Small Business Marketing Podcast Episode 6 – More Bigger Thinking from 2010-08-03T11:04:34
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...
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Ray Edwards Small Business Marketing Podcast Episode 5 – How To Think Bigger from 2010-07-20T12:52:09
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:
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Ray Edwards Small Business Marketing Podcast Episode 4 – BS Lies That Hold You Back from 2010-07-09T17:45:57
Ray Edwards Small Business Marketing Podcast Episode 3 – Product Launches and More from 2010-06-15T12:01:25
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Ray Edwards Small Business Marketing Podcast in iTunes from 2010-05-25T17:02:42
Quit Working So Hard So You Can Get More Done from 2009-06-04T16:47:10
Is a 10% Sales Conversion Rate Good? from 2009-01-28T23:13:18
In the Internet Marketing world, a 10% conversion rate is often considered outstanding.
But is it?
Not really.
Online retailers...
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Guarantees Increase Sales from 2008-07-03T16:04
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 bu...
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5 Ways To Get More Clients Now from 2008-07-03T09:23:02
The Story:
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How To Take Online Payments from 2008-07-02T15:54:48
The Question: How do I take online payments?
The Answer: There are lots of options, including a very simple way to take online payments.
T...
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Get Started Testing Your Copy from 2008-07-01T15:28:17
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 Be...
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When Your Marketing Doesn’t Work… from 2008-06-30T15:22:52
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 persuasio...
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