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A couple of weeks ago, we did an episode devoted to the copywriting purists in the audience…A copywriting Q&A. That episode generated a lot of positive feedback, so this week, we're doing another round of questions submitted by some of our listeners. If you are (or want to be) a copywriter, I think you'll find […]
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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 bricks and mortar coffee shop that we purchased together in 2017. In this week's episode, I want Sean to explain what it was […]
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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 even know what we need to do to get there (or at least, get closer). So what's the holdup? You're about to find […]
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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 corrections/additions to the answers I gave) in the comments below. [00:00] Intro [00:56] Question 1 – Should I be worried about A.I. taking my clients? [05:01] […]
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The term “quiet quitting” predates the pandemic by more than a decade, but has become commonplace since 2020. So, what is it? Quiet Quitting is when you decide to the absolute bare minimum of what is required to keep getting a paycheck…No more aspirations of “moving up the ladder”, just “acting your wage”, as they […]
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That is the question that keeps coming up: “Is Ray retiring?” It’s my own fault. It’s because I said (in yesterday's email) that “this is your last chance to work with me personally.” For 98% of those reading this email that remains true, but I am absolutely not “retiring“. And I AM NOT shrinking the […]
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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 of your destiny, you have to be able to learn to adjust to circumstances using your own personal grit, determination, and the […]
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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. Notion is one of those things I was “sort of” familiar with… I knew it was some sort of workspace management system, but I had no idea how much it […]
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If you're not familiar with Jennifer Allwood, let me introduce her with this quote from her site, JenniferAllwood.com : I teach Christian women how to build a business online using social media, top-notch strategy and a proven framework all while keeping their faith and family top priority https://jenniferallwood.com I've admired Jennifer's work for some time now, so […]
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That is an intentionally provocative title, but I assure you it's not clickbait. Give me a quick 7 minutes, and I'll explain why I believe the answer to that title question is an emphatic, “Yes!” A Note About This Episode: The audio from this week's podcast comes from a recently released YouTube video of the […]
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Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how Click Funnels (and the upcoming Funnel Hacking Live) actually saved me from brain surgery. My neurologist was telling me it was time to give in and have the brain surgery … but my heart was telling me a different story. To go to the event, I had […]
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Let's start this week's encouraging podcast with some discouraging facts from our friends at the Bureau of Labor Statistics: 22% of business startups fail in the first year 50% of new businesses fail within the first five years 97% of online businesses fail within the first five years Did you catch that last one? Ouch! I've been doing business […]
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If you're a new copywriter, or perhaps find yourself in a slump, your immediate question is likely: How do I get clients, now? This week, I'm sharing some methods that have consistently worked for me and I'm certain can work for you as well. Bonus – These client-getting methods are not exclusive to copywriting! [00:00] […]
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When I say, “change your words, change your world”, it isn't just for the sake of marketing – it's a fact. This week's episode is about the importance of language. From the way we express ourselves in person and online, to our most private internal dialogue, the words we choose are critical. They truly shape […]
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No matter how bad things get, there are almost always things you can do to improve yourself and your situation. This week, I'm giving you 14, easy to understand rules that will help you do exactly that. Disclaimer: “Easy to understand” doesn't always mean easy to follow, but my belief is that if you make […]
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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 Accelerated Certification Program, but I made the last-minute decision to make it a complete free-for-all…A true, “Ask Ray Anything” meeting. The end result: A lot of great Q&A […]
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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 management book that I haven't read. I've been fascinated with this particular subject since my high school days. That's quite a few years ago […]
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This week, I wanted to tackle a huge question: “Is this the end?” Spoiler Alert: No. It isn't. We're dealing with unpleasant realities at this time. Tune into the news, and you hear things like: Recession Inflation High Interest Rates the Labor Market the Great Resignation Bear Market Supply Chain Shortages War in Europe It's […]
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This week's episode is not a puffed-up pep talk (although there maybe some motivational side effects). When I say THIS is your time to become an entrepreneur, I mean it…And I have 7 great reasons that back it up. [00:00] Intro / Why now? [01:00] Let's define “entrepreneur” (Ryan Moran) [02:05] No retreat! [02:19] Seven […]
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Not only can you start a business that actually prospers during recession, but you can do so for less than a $100 investment. In this week's episode, I'll explain what that business is, why recession actually increases demand for it, plus a few pitfalls to avoid and some shortcuts to take. [00:00] Show open – […]
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How should entrepreneurs view economic recession? Is it “brace for impact”, or “full speed ahead”? I've lived through enough periods of recession to know this: Any entrepreneur can USE the recession to prosper. You just need to keep these 10 principles in mind… [00:19] What's happening? [02:23] Always be making offers [02:47] Always give a […]
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My guest this week is Tim Schurrer, author of The Secret Society of Success. First of all, I must admit that when I saw that title, I was a little leery…Secret society? Really? Then, I read the book. In case it isn't made obvious by the fact that he's my guest this week, this book […]
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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 and doom would have us believe. There are, however, some facts that can't be denied. As we continue to recover from the costs of […]
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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. This isn't some tidbit I picked up somewhere – I've experienced this personally. My book, How to Write Copy That Sells, has sold about 30,000 copies […]
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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…If you have the right idea and follow the right process. That episode raised a lot of interest (and a bit of skepticism). How can this […]
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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 Goins. Jeff and I discuss the process of going from idea to proposal, to a publishing deal. NOTE: For a […]
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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 thinking by making a conscious decision to control the one thing you should always be in control of: your attitude. The message of this week's episode is not […]
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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. Not all of these may be in your wheelhouse, but I'm fairly certain you'll get some new ideas from my list. The point I'm trying to make […]
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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), but I'm bringing 7 solid reasons to back this claim up. In this week's episode, I'll tell you why copywriting is the best side hustle, ever! [00:00] Lots […]
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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 accommodations, gourmet meals, and exotic vacations. If you're a successful parent, perhaps one of your children is now attending Stanford and you have another that's heading […]
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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-19, but there is a problem: Many people who were infected are still experiencing symptoms like lethargy, sleeplessness, lingering coughs, […]
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If you've listened to me for very long, you know that I believe your thoughts, as in the things you think about from day to day, determine pretty much everything in your life: Your relationships with family and friends, your business success, even your relationship with God. Is it possible to control the things you […]
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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. Anna invested a great deal of time and money to earn her law degree, then decided to shift from that rather prestigious professional identity to that of a […]
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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. Now that the pandemic has forced so many of us to pause and reflect, what do we do if we're lacking a sense of fulfillment? What if we know we're […]
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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 to manifest itself in the present day – world war. I pray we find a more productive way to solve the world's problems. Outside of prayer, I […]
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Before we start discussing the 3 keys, we'd better take a moment to define success. According to the great Earl Nightingale, success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal. That definition deserves some analysis. “Progressive realization,” tells me that, according to Earl, success is a process. I don't have to wait until […]
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Beliefs produce results. If you truly believe something, there will be evidence of that belief somewhere in your life. Evidence of your beliefs comes in the form of results. If you believe that doing x, y and z will get you a thing that you desire, there will be results in your life that demonstrate […]
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Where do your best ideas come from? If you answered, “your brain”, you're only sort of correct. Our best ideas come from other ideas. We compile bits of information from books, videos, articles, blogs, conversations, etc., and through the convergence of those ideas, new ideas are formed. This week's premise: You can build a system […]
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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 checkout…You calculate your possible conversions…Then you remember you need to write that pesky sales copy, so you slap it together. As you roll out, you realize you […]
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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 champagne-worthy occasion for most of us (the kind with a real cork), but realistically, how many of us can actually get there? What does it take […]
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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 our growth (as humans, spouses, entrepreneurs, etc.) comes from doing the hard things, yet we so often focus on trivial things…tasks that we can check […]
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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. This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons why you should NOT hire a copywriter. 5 Reasons Why Every Business Owner Should Write Their Own Sales Copy [00:42] Unless you can competently write […]
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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 single page on your website, and you position it correctly, it can indeed change your financial destiny. There is a formula for constructing these pages, […]
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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” philosophy. This goes beyond wishful thinking and enters into one of my favorite topics: Mindset. We all know at least one person who seems to attract disasters…someone who always has […]
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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 face in 2022. Of course, I don't know what those problems will be (for either of us), but I do know the way in which […]
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“OK Boomer…” – A popular comment on the internet meant to insult someone by implying the entire Boomer generation just “doesn't get it.” I won't spend a lot of time breaking down the irony of how some of the modern generation, characterized as tolerant and accepting, can paint an entire group of people with the […]
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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 business. That is still true, but, when it comes to those who are writing copy to promote their own products, services, and ideas, there is something much more […]
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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 get a high profit, low overhead, writing business up and running for the new year. This week's episode gives you an overview of the deep dive we'll […]
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This week's episode is about America's next big crisis and how to prepare for it. I'm not an economist, but I do study many experts and most of them are saying that America is headed for a crisis…a perfect economic storm brought on by lack of retirement savings and an aging population whose ability to […]
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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. For the first time, my company is participating in Black Friday. Tune in and I'll give you the reasons why we are (and why you should be, too…even if you […]
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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. The last few weeks of the year, most people will disregard their goals and dismiss the rest of the year as though […]
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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 writer (or any entrepreneurial venture), they need to know how to launch, run and grow their business. This leads to me getting asked various forms […]
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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 Martin is not only a student of mine, but he has become a great friend and respected colleague. In our conversation, David and I discuss his early beginnings as […]
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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-response copy. I had done this already for someone else's podcast back in 2018 as a guest host. That someone was the great Jeff Goins, and he gave […]
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We're a couple of weeks into the 4th quarter of 2021 (October-December), but it's not too late to make more money in this last quarter than you've made so far this year. No matter what your business, this week's podcast lays out a simple plan for you to CRUSH your goals for the year, rake […]
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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 sophisticated, high-paying client demands that you have more to offer. This week, I'll tell you what other skills you must possess to thrive, AND give you an actionable checklist that […]
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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 NOT dead- proof below), etc. There are so many myths and misconceptions about this topic, that many people don't realize: Yes, they can make a living as […]
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I had big dreams 10 years ago. And they were all coming true. Until the one day everything in my life fell apart… and I had to face a chilling reality. Watch the video below for the whole story. [00:10] – Welcome[00:32] – Anniversary[01:03] – My updated beliefs (10 years later)[03:31] – Be a Rational […]
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Behind the scenes, my life was turned upside down. And there were some very dark moments that are hard to talk about. But I feel it's important that we do talk about them. Otherwise, I'm not being honest with you.
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Behind the scenes, my life was turned upside down. And there were some very dark moments that are hard to talk about. But I feel it's important that we do talk about them. Otherwise, I'm not being honest with you.
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Behind the scenes, my life was turned upside down. And there were some very dark moments that are hard to talk about. But I feel it's important that we do talk about them. Otherwise, I'm not being honest with you.
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If you want to be a leader, you need to develop a reading habit. “Leaders are readers,” says Jeff Brown, my guest on today’s podcast. Jeff is the host of The Read To Lead Podcast, and the author of a new book called, not surprisingly, Read To Lead. In Jeff’s book, you will learn Why […]
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How much of your thinking is by design? I don't mean that in the spiritual sense, but rather, by your design. How much of your thinking is intentional? How much of it is YOUR thinking? Is it possible that most of your life is being dictated by random bits and pieces of knowledge, unintentional habits, […]
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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, thinking mostly the same thoughts, feeling mostly the same emotions…Everything is just mediocre repetition; neither advancing nor improving. They have brief notions of making […]
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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 successful copywriting business into 3 simple steps. Yep…You're (still) only 3 steps away from your work-from-anywhere, get paid to be creative, no-business-attire-required (or even pants for that matter) […]
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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 other day or so, but really there’s nothing to be frightened of. There is nothing new under the sun, after all-this has all […]
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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. The one I found for this week seemed oddly prophetic. It was released about a year before the pandemic began and actually seems even more appropriate in […]
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This week, we decided to use some studio downtime to revisit our most downloaded, most commented episode, and strip it down to the meat and potatoes. The original episode, which you can find in its entirety here, focused on the importance of the order in which entrepreneurs should do things to successfully create a personal-brand […]
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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, or internet gurus…It's for YOU! This week's episode will help you make big strides in your own personal brand, thanks to Mike's expert advice. Feature Presentation Throughout my years […]
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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 play…It's time to move forward. This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons to show you why Now is your time. Spiritual Foundations “The […]
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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 entrepreneurs if left unchecked. The good news is this: Even if you see some, or all of these factors in yourself, there is a simple solution. That's what I'm giving you […]
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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 revolutionary. After all, a revolution is simply a return to the start. Cohort-Based learning fills in the missing pieces that we sacrifice when we're […]
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TikTok may have began 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 viable platform for marketing yourself and your business. But wait…there are plenty of those, why would you need another? Because, unlike most of the […]
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I’ve got a couple of big, epiphany inducing, points to share in this week’s episode, and I can’t wait for you to jump in. The first is a personal revelation that I’ve had that will be impactful for anyone who makes or takes a digital course: Cohort-Based Learning. If you sell (or plan to sell) […]
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Successful entrepreneurs are typically go-getters, but too much go-getting can cost you everything you're supposed to be working for. This week, I'm giving you 5 reasons why taking time off can not only help you realize your dreams, but also give you the time to enjoy them. Spiritual Foundations The plans of the diligent lead […]
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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. I can't give you an exact total of self-improvement and business related books I've read, but I'm certain it's a three digit […]
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One of the most important keys to writing copy that sells is being able to write copy quickly. Frequently the faster writer will get the jobs slow writers miss out on. And many times opportunities in the market place exist only for a short window – to take advantage of those you must be able […]
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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 content that WILL get you noticed AND boost your bottom line. That's what I'm breaking down in this week's episode. Spiritual Foundations Where there are no […]
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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 copywriter can benefit from A.I. copy, and avoid being replaced by a robot. Spiritual Foundations And God will generously provide all you need. Then […]
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My guest this week is best-selling author and all-around superstar, Jon Acuff. I've been following Jon for a long time now, and his new book, Soundtracks, is one I can recommend without hesitation. In fact, I've read it twice, and as you'll hear in our conversation, it's already had an impact in my life. He has […]
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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 you promised. And if they paid with a credit card, they don't necessarily need your permission to take that money back. On this week's podcast, you'll meet […]
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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 week, I'm giving you precise instructions on how to work your way through an Overwhelming number of tasks. Links From This […]
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There are would-be entrepreneurs all over the world struggling with this question…I mean, would it be smart to sit this out for a while? This episode gives you a quick and direct answer to that question. Click below to listen now. How You Can Help Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a […]
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“If anybody is going to change this, it has to be me. No one is coming to save me.“ That's a quote from my guest this week, Dawn Apuan, and it turned out to be a powerful (and profitable) epiphany for her. Dawn never saw herself as the entrepreneurial type until her family had the […]
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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 vortex with an ever-expanding mouth, trying to pull you under…to suck you down the drain. I know that […]
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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 On Fire and has interviewed more than 3,000 successful entrepreneurs. This book is the result of JLD sorting through all of that […]
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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 ideas that deserve a review. Feature Presentation So you want to be a writer for hire, but those high-paying gigs you hear about seem a bit out of […]
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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 my special guest this week. By the way, “self-publishing” doesn't have the same minor league connotation it did a few years ago. There are many situations when […]
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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… Sometimes the best way to sell a horse is with an ad that says “Horse for sale”. But that kind of clarity only comes when you know your perfect client. Your […]
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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. Lee is one of our favorite people to learn from. I say “our”, because my company invested in The Cockerell Academy which has benefitted our entire team. Lee […]
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My book is now officially available for purchase. For now, you can get it the Kindle or Nook version for only .99¢ Even though this book is one of my biggest accomplishments and, I believe, will enrich the lives of those who read it, I still felt weird doing a monologue podcast about my own […]
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ATTENTION: We interrupt these show notes to bring you this important announcement: You have a chance to train with me for free starting this Friday! This Friday, February 12th, we're starting the Get Clients Fast 5 Day Challenge. Five days of free, live training to get clients, fast! This IS 100% FREE OF CHARGE. Live […]
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You want to write copy that converts, but how can you do that?Remember this: Before conversion comes connection. You need to connect with your audience before you start pitching them. In this week's episode, I'm giving you three ways to do exactly that. Spiritual Foundations Do Not Boast About Tomorrow. “… we know that all […]
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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 toilet. But this little exercise reveals the subject of today’s podcast…Using story-based emails and subject lines to capture your reader's attention. There is […]
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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”. Who is the King? For me the King is our Creator. The Kingdom of God that I know is one of peace and mutual benefit. That […]
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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 year my business made just over $100,000. After 500 episodes – a little over 9 years or so – our company revenue is […]
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This one is for the entrepreneurs who are weary, tired, longing for things to get “back to normal”… who possibly are coming out go the holidays not rested and revived, but even more discouraged. Now, don’t get me wrong. This is not what EVERYONE is feeling. SOME people are energized, excited, and on FIRE! SOME […]
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What a great guest to help ring in the new year- Mark Timm! This guy has created more than a dozen successful businesses and I'm sure there's more to come. Just reading his story is a great motivator for those planning to enter the entrepreneurial ranks in 2021. Of course, Mark credits much of his […]
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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 live broadcast, so I intend to do these live broadcasts every Friday morning at 7 a.m. Pacific. To be clear, these live broadcasts will not be […]
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2020? My best year ever? Yes! And I've got the proof in this week's episode. Spiritual Foundations I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full […]
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Do you still think LinkedIn In is just a job posting site? These days, it's much, much more – and John Nemo explains how to put it to good use for your business in this week's episode. Spiritual Foundations Jesus never promised that life would be easy. On the contrary, Jesus said that we would […]
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In this week's episode, we explore the notion that our general outlook on life is dictated by our emotional habits. How do you improve your outlook on life? You identify your bad emotional habits – and change them. Our Feature Presentation Emotions are habits and that's great news, because habits can be changed. Before I […]
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What's worse than having a job you hate? Having a job you don't like. In other words, having a job that is in no way fulfilling, but you tolerate it because you need the paycheck. Is there a better option? Oh yes! My friend and best-selling author, Dan Miller, has the solution in this week's […]
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I don't typically release my podcast on Sunday, but this is no typical podcast. This week my special guest is Chris Ducker, author of Rise of the Youpreneur and Virtual Freedom. When I first started my entrepreneurial journey, I was a bit leery of personal branding…Would I be better off with the Acme Copywriting Academy, […]
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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 how long the COVID lockdowns will last, and there’s way too much month at the end of the money…This episode is for you! If you’re able to write decent […]
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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 victim to victorious! Click here to download or listen to this podcast now. Spiritual Foundations Your Misery Is Not Meaningless So we do not […]
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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, you can watch it at the link below. I've also included a neatly edited version in traditional podcast form. Whichever medium […]
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“Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is life.” As a business owner, nothing could be more true. According to the US Department of Labor and Statistics, the number one reason 95% of businesses close their doors is quite simply running out of money. In this week's podcast, I'll give you seven ways to […]
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How do you get what you want? The simple, two-word answer: Expect it. That is, of course, the boiled-down version…we'll get into the specifics in this week's episode. Click here to download or listen to this podcast now. Spiritual Foundations “If you think about it, people wake up in the morning, they begin to think […]
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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 cohost. Click here to download or listen to this podcast now. Spiritual Foundations “Sometimes we need a geography to usher our soul into spaciousness.” John […]
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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 Meese in today’s episode. Click here to download or listen to this podcast now. Spiritual Foundations “Our people must learn to devote themselves […]
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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 career has gone since that time, and what he feels is in store for the future. A true example of how it's possible to reinvent your work, […]
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What does it mean to pivot? The term “pivot” has become a buzzword referring to a significant business change — ranging from mild to dramatic. A pivot is usually intended to help a business recover from a tough period, or survive after experiencing new competition or other factors that make the original business model unsustainable. […]
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I get the opportunity to speak with dozens of entrepreneurs and small business owners every week. They share their victories with me … and also their troubles. They're looking for solutions. Without question, the biggest problem I hear about these days is the virus. No, I'm not talking about COVID. I'm talking about the “mind […]
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“Is it better to build a business based on me or should it be more of a corporate brand identity?“ If you're here (on rayedwards.com) because you listen to The Ray Edwards Show, I bet you can guess how I feel about a personal brand. Of course, there are some arguments for choosing a corporate […]
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How can you REALLY make TODAY your best day EVER? In this episode, we'll dive deeper into answering that question – Wait…I can do better than that – I'll bring on a special guest who is living proof that this can be done. This guest has (on two occasions) walked away from profitable, stable businesses because they weren't […]
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I was in a world of trouble. Not only did I have the COVID pandemic to think about, but I was dealing with the economic chaos as the government shut down businesses and locked us all in our homes. Plus, my wife had a heart attack. My Parkinson’s disease was worse. I had multiple tears […]
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This week's episode covers a topic that was a game changer for my company: Digital Courses In the early days of my business, my relationships were one-to-one. Get a client. Do the Work. Get Paid. (rinse and repeat) In that model, I was simply selling my time. That limits the company's growth potential to the amount […]
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What if you could get anyone to do anything? Could that impact your business? Your sales ability? Your success? On today's show I will give you 3 keys that unlock influence and give you the power to get anyone to do anything. In fact I'll give you an “experiment” you can perform and prove to […]
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Click here to download or listen to this podcast now. Today's podcast is both short and noteworthy (as in…take notes). Writing great email copy is the #1 way to generate revenue online. I know it's hard to believe that something so archaic in the realm of internet technology retains its title of Revenue King, but […]
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My guest today is Dr. Douglas Pew, one the best students that I’ve ever encountered. I don’t just mean he’s a successful student of mine (although I would definitely call making 16k in a month on the way to 20k per month successful) - I mean he’s a great student...hence the whole “Dr.” thing.
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In this episode, I have a long-overdue conversation with my radio mentor, Larry Wilson, about how he built the empire that earned him the nickname “The $2 Billion Man.” Spiritual Foundations “Walk with the wise and become wise.” – Proverbs [13:20]. Click here to download or listen to this episode now. Tip of the Week […]
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All entrepreneurs are copywriters – but the successful entrepreneurs are good at it. Empires are built on copy – and potential empires fall for the lack of powerful, persuasive prose. Spiritual Foundations “Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so are the lazy to their employers.” Proverbs [10:26]. Click here to download […]
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You want your life to matter. You want to be successful. You want to keep God first in it all. What's the cost of not thriving and achieving your goals? You'll risk living beneath your potential. You'll risk not having the clarity or confidence that you need to move forward. Let's help you get unstuck. […]
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As we move forward after the great reset…the #1 opportunity for every business to start from scratch, to re-start, or even to rebuild from the ashes…is online video. This can be intimidating. But it shouldn’t be, because in order to start TODAY… – You don’t need to buy ANY equipment. – […]
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If you’re like me, you might be a little weary of hearing things about “the new normal” or even “the new economy.”
But the fact is, whether we like it or not, things have changed.
The opportunity we have is this: we get to choose how to respond to our new environment.
In today’s podcast episode, I share how you can choose to lead a prosperous life in this new economy. And when I say a prosperous life, I mean prosperous in every way: I'm talking about your mind, your body, your spirit, your time, your relationships, and yes – of course – I'm also talking about your money.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Don’t miss out on…
- ([01:04]) The first official notice about my new book – and how you can preorder a copy now. This is the book that will finally give you the permission you need to become the best possible version of yourself.
- ([14:31]) Why we’re almost always living in self-deception about our own priorities. Here, I give you a quick way to see clearly what your priorities really are.
- ([20:17]) The only way to have a healthy relationship is to put yourself first. That sounds counter-intuitive, but once I explain it, I think there’s a good chance you will agree.
Click here to preorder my new book “Permission to Prosper.”
Tune in to today’s episode of the Ray Edwards Show to learn why I want to be a superhero so badly, and the superhuman routine I’m implementing into my daily life…
You might just want to begin your training too!
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Ray Edwards and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again, may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life!
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Captain's log 2020.06.04.
Due to the outbreak of a novel Coronavirus, the entire planet earth has been shut down for the past 70 days.
Frustration, tension, anxiety, even desperation are on the rise as the wave of the initial cases of the virus subsides and the economic and social-political implications of the aftermath begin to take shape.
The real question hangs in the air…
When if ever will the pandemic end?
Currently, there is no cure, no vaccine and no way to plan.
It sounds like a perfect challenge for us to become better people.
We have a chance to become the heroes this world needs.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Tune in to today’s episode of The Ray Edwards Show to learn why I want to be a superhero so badly, and the superhuman routine I’m implementing into my daily life…
You might just want to begin your training too!
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Ray Edwards and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life!
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Diana Gladney is my guest host today, and her specialty is Helping Busy Entrepreneurs Simplify Video Creation to Amplify Your Business & Brand!
She helps busy entrepreneurs take complicated video tips and teaches them in a way that the everyday entrepreneur can understand so that they can share their purpose with those who need it the most.
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom growing your business, or you run a full-scale marketing empire, Diana believes everyone has a purpose and that VIDEO IS SIMPLY THE BEST WAY to best share your purpose online with the world to change people’s lives! We are her client, and she does incredible work.
But that’s not what she’ll be talking about here today.
For this episode, I’VE ONCE AGAIN suspended the usual format to allow more discussion about race. In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, the protests and riots that followed, and the focus on this issue, I feel we have an opportunity to help make real change. Michael Hyatt put it best this week. We who have any kind of leadership role need to ask ourselves, “What does this moment require of me as a leader?”
I don’t have all the answers.
I feel like I only BARELY have begun to understand the issues deeply. I’m in learning mode. And I’m using my platform to give voice to those who know this subject far better than I. Last time we invited Dr. Fred Jones for a conversation.
Today, I asked Diana to allow me to republish her latest podcast because I believe it gives even more insight into what our brothers and sisters are suffering on a daily basis. And I think EMPATHY is the birthplace of ACTION.
Now, without commentary from me, here’s Diana…
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Thanks for listening, please share this episode, like and follow Diana – links are below.
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Did you know you can now put your info on my phone so we can text one another? Text me at 509-245-2670 so we can stay connected.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Ray Edwards and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life!
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This week’s podcast is a little different. We're going to talk about the George Floyd killing and what's happening right now in our country.
I've invited a good friend of mine, Dr. Fred Jones, to help me get some perspective on this issue.
Fred is intelligent, kind, and above all, wise in his counsel. I invite you to listen to our conversation about George Floyd and the opportunity that stands before us as a nation right now.
How we handle this will define our character going forward.
Let's handle it well.
Let's make sure our character stands up to our creed.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Ray Edwards and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life!
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We all face difficulties in our everyday lives.
Some things that I’ve struggled with are my emotions and reactions, and eating healthy food.
I do a lot better with both things now even though I am not always perfect, but because I wrote down goals in my code of conduct to address those issues, I have been able to keep myself accountable.
Maybe you struggle with unhealthy habits and you don’t want to be known for those downfalls in your life. I recommend writing your own code of conduct. This is a document created by YOU for YOU to hold yourself accountable for working toward being the person you want to be.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Tune in to discover…
- ([0:39]) Why this isn’t the first time we will experience change, and it isn’t the last time. We have never been sure of what tomorrow will bring us. We didn’t know that 9/11 was going to happen. We didn’t know that we’d go into a recession. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow, but no matter what happens it is not the end…it’s a beginning.
- ([1:37]) How you can start preparing your business for the unknown. You might come upon a situation where one of your employees has a family emergency, and now you need to find somebody to step in for them. Teaching that person how to do somebody else’s job is the least productive strategy for your business. So how do you teach them without physically teaching them? Write down your process and have your employees write down their processes as well. There are programs made for this exact reason.
- ([2:45]) The importance of writing down the principles that govern our life. Well, if they’re that important you might be wondering why I have to write them down. Let me ask you this…Do you remember what you ate for breakfast on this day five years ago? NO! Sometimes we can’t even remember to buy milk. So I write out my code of conduct to remind me of who I want to be.
- ([8:12]) Why I refuse to fall to a victim mentality even when it comes to Parkinson’s and depression. I have control over my mind. yes, there are chemical imbalances that I don’t always have control over, but I do have control over seeking medical assistance to treat the said imbalance. That is my job and nobody else’s. Maybe somebody did something hurtful, but I have the power to not fall victim to depression or blame anybody else for the way I am feeling.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MY PERSONAL CODE OF CONDUCT
- I act in a manner that is cheerful, polite, friendly, courteous, and which honors others.
- I take 100% ownership of my emotional state and my response to life.
- I follow my current morning and evening success rituals consistently.
- I progress daily toward the achievement of worthy goals.
- I engage in physical exercise one hour per day.
- I eat food, not too much, mostly plants; no sugar or flour.
- I don't drink alcohol or use other intoxicants to numb my feelings.
- I commit to consistently be even more tolerant toward other people (their faults, failings, and mistakes) today. I will place the best possible interpretation on their actions.
- I act as if successes are inevitable and that I already am the sort of person that I desire to be.
- I will ignore completely and close my mind to all pessimistic and negative facts that I can do nothing to change. I will actively seek the positive outcomes such facts or circumstances make possible through the intentional management of my thoughts and actions.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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This week I was faced with one of the hardest realizations that I’ve had in a long time. The part of the whole situation that put it all in perspective was one sentence, and that is how powerful words can be.
Words can be like a switch…the lights are going to be off if you’re using the wrong words and perspective, but the second you change your words, the lights turn on, and that’s how you get rich.
In this week’s episode of The Ray Edwards Show, I’m going to delve deeper into how something as simple as a few words strung together can change your life and make you rich beyond imagination.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Tune in to discover…
- ([1:00]) How just one question can change the entire outcome of a situation. You should never settle on an outcome that doesn’t fit you or your company in the best way possible. Sometimes all you need to do is ask yourself a question on how you change your perspective or how adjusting the words you're using can turn the tables on what you thought was going to happen.
- ([7:50]) How words can change your world in an instant. Something as short as a sentence can be as powerful as a kick to the stomach. Maybe you’ve found out that you or a loved one has cancer or another life-threatening disease or you suddenly and unexpectedly lost somebody. Think about the words that were said to you. Think about what you said. Those words are probably ones you won’t forget, because maybe you were confronted by the fact that your priorities hadn’t been where they should have been or you were reminded of the fact that tomorrow is not guaranteed. That can change the way you live the rest of that day and the rest of your life.
- ([15:51]) Why your brain might need a hard reset and reprogramming. Our thoughts aren’t always intentional, and we do face habitual thoughts that may be holding us back from seeing the bigger picture. So to combat our thinking habits, we have to practice flipping the coin or considering the opposite of what we were thinking. Thinking negatively helps nobody…especially not yourself…which is why we need to practice getting those thoughts out and replacing them with positivity and constructive thinking.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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Whatever is going on in the world at any point does not dictate the success, prosperity, or peace you experience in your life.
That, my friend, is up to you and only you.
Today I want to help you make a difference in your life and find all three things. With a few simple adjustments to what you’re doing and how you’re thinking, you might just realize that you can find as much success, peace, and prosperity as you want. As long as you’re willing to do what it takes to get there and believe that you can, you will.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Tune in to discover…
- ([2:24]) How having less control over others gives you more control over yourself. As much as we want to control people sometimes—to do what you want or do what you think is right—we can’t and that’s not a bad thing. Put yourself in their shoes…would you want others trying to control you? Absolutely not! You do have control right now… control of yourself and how you respond, act, or think, and that’s all that really matters.
- ([3:45]) Why it’s not impossible to have peace during a global pandemic. If you were to be in a cabin in the forest with no work, news, or care for what’s going on right now, would you be at peace? I’m sure you’d have a lot more peace than you do right now, and it is an option. But whether that is the right option is for you to decide. Maybe peace for you is limiting your news consumption, having some quiet time when the kids are in bed, or going on a walk. There are so many things you can do to make your life more peaceful right now.
- ([10:10]) You hold the key to your success. With your mindset, actions, words, and knowledge you can do anything if you want it enough. It’s only impossible if you think it’s impossible, and only when you start believing that you can do it will you achieve success.
- ([14:12]) What you should really be asking yourself in any circumstance. When something changes, we are reminded that we don’t have control and that what happens in the world is not up to us. So, we ask: Why me? Why this? Why now? What we really need to be asking is: What can this do for me? How can this change things for the better? What was happening before this that made this the “perfect” time for this change? No matter what is happening in your life, the way you respond mentally and physically can completely change how it affects you.
Podcasts mentioned:
- Joel Osteen’s Podcast
- T.D. Jakes' Podcast The Potter's Touch
- Brendon Burchard’s Podcast THE BRENDON SHOW
- Cliff Ravenscraft’s Podcast The Cliff Ravenscraft Show
- Pat Flynn’s Podcast The Smart Passive Income
- Michael Hyatt’s Podcast Lead to Win
- Amy Porterfield’s Podcast Online Marketing Made Easy
- James Wedmore’s Podcast The Mind Your Business Podcast
- Stu McLaren’s Podcast Marketing Your Business
- Leslie Samuel’s Podcast Blogging with Leslie
- Social Media Examiner Podcast Social Media Marketing with Mike Stelzner
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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As entrepreneurs, we know it is crucial for our businesses to have a vision to strive toward. The problem that we all face with this is that nobody tells you how you’re supposed to find and implement it.
Lucky for you, today’s podcast guest and great friend of mine, Michael Hyatt, is joining me to talk about his new book The Vision Driven Leader. I’ve read it already, and I cannot recommend it enough. It has helped me get an even better understanding of how to be vision driven and how to develop my vision, and I know it will do great things for you too.
Click here to download or listen to this episode now.
Tune in to discover…
- ([4:10]) How impactful Michael’s book really is. The proof is in the pudding, and boy do I have a giant bowl of pudding in front of me right now. It hasn’t just given me visions for my company; it has also created visions of the company for my employees as well. It’s really that great!
- ([5:25]) Why you really need to check the people when opportunities come knocking at the door. Not all opportunities are opportunities. I know what you’re thinking…that makes absolutely no sense, and you’re right. While the reasoning is pretty simple, it’s quite a bit trickier to decipher which opportunities are beneficial. The ones that aren’t are professionally disguised distractions that could prevent you from real opportunities.
- ([7:27]) How this book was made for just YOU. So many leaders and entrepreneurs will tell you that you need your vision to be successful, but they leave out the one thing that you NEED to know, and that is how to create your vision. That’s why Michael Hyatt wrote this book…so that you can build your vision and understand what it’s like to have a vision mindset for your business.
- ([14:27]) What you need to do first to take action as a leader to create your vision. Through the whole process, it is so important to remind yourself that it’s not going to be perfect the first time and maybe even not the second time, and even then it might change a little bit again at some point. Your vision statement isn’t the speed limit, it’s just the suggested speed.
- ([21:27]) Why your vision doesn’t need to change based on the current situations in the world. Your vision is just that – your vision. These are your desires for the future of your company. The only thing related to your vision that will change right now is your process of achieving the vision.
Purchase your copy of The Vision Driven Leader by going to visiondrivenleader.com.
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And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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I don’t know about you, but I am tired of losing sleep over pointless thoughts.
Luckily, my great friend Andy Mason wrote a book called Finding Hope in Crazy Times, which we turned into a 30-day hope challenge, and day 24 might be the answer we’ve all been looking for to help us get more sleep.
Let’s start this morning with Andy and find the perfect way to fix our nighttime woes.
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- ([4:12]) The late-night social media nightmare we ALL fall victim to, and we need to stop NOW. If you’re like me, you have nights where you either wake up or can’t go to sleep for some reason or another, and you think maybe a little scrolling will help. Let me tell you that always leads to even less sleep.
- ([9:01]) The not so scary truth about the dark. Despite the fact that horror films have scarred our minds with monsters hiding in the dark, the truth about it is far from scary. In fact, the truth lies within Genisis 1:1, and it doesn’t say a word about the suspected monster living under your bed.
- ([13:30]) How the man you see standing over you in your sleep is there to help you, not hurt you. This person is not there to steal all of your money, they are not there to scare you, that person is there to visit you and bring peace to your night. Can you guess who it is?
- ([16:50]) Why the stay-at-home order might just be the rehab we so desperately needed. You’re probably thinking, “What are you talking about? I’m not an addict.” Well, you might be wrong about that… you just haven’t had to opportunity to realize it until now. Some addictions that we never paid attention to until now are the addictions to results, working, performance, accomplishments, and business. Now it’s time to recover and return to a life that is new, and hopefully even better than before.
Links mentioned:
- If you want to read Andy Mason’s book Finding Hope in Crazy Timesto try our 30-day challenge click HERE.
- To find the book that inspired this chapter of Andy Mason’s book, Winning the Battle for the Nightby Faith Blatchford, click HERE.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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Start the day with me as I dig deep into how you can give valuable content to your audience without going bankrupt. Maybe this is for your business right now or maybe it will fit in line with where your business is in the future. On today’s show, you’ll find that your company might not be ready for a technique like this, and how you can protect your business from a quick marketing disaster.
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- How you know your business will benefit from giving away high market content to your followers. I want you to listen to this part very carefully because this technique is not meant for every phase of your business, for most you need more development before something like this could really be beneficial for your business. You need a plan, a following, and a desirable value.
- Why you can’t just give your content away for FREE and expect tons of income. I wholeheartedly believe that we as entrepreneurs should be sharing our valuable knowledge in the form of content that is worth somebody’s money. However, you need to ensure that you know how to ask for the money in an effective way after you’ve given them useful and usable content that only you can provide them with.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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Let’s start this beautiful Tuesday morning discovering the 5 M’s to conquering the Coronavirus in the most enriching way possible. This is the time to make changes in your life, and these are some of the best changes you can make right now.
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- Why your brain desperately needs a diet NOW. Just like when you fill your body with junk, your mind rejects the good stuff and becomes addicted to the bad stuff holding it on for so long unless you consistently fill your mind with healthy and positive brain food.
- The importance of finding the meaning of life… okay well maybe not that far, but you will find that if you develop your mission you and your audience will want to more involved in the process of making it happen.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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Join me today as I welcome Dr. Gus onto the show to answer some common questions we have about the coronavirus, and how we can act now to lower our risk of infection and come out of quarantine ready and healthier than ever.
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- We’ve all been infected at least once during this pandemic… not with COVID-19, but with fear. This ain’t our first rodeo… history has proven time and time again that these situations don’t last forever. We need to not be afraid and trust that this too shall pass.
- When things are going to go back to normal. Spoiler alert Things will probably never go back to the way they were, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Some things are out of our control, but they are necessary. Change is necessary, and it happens for a reason.
- What’s going to protect you from getting sick besides washing your hands. There are so many things that you can be doing that we both know you aren’t. In order to stay healthy and protect yourself, you first need to take care of yourself so you don’t develop other chronic illnesses. Your immune system is going to be your first line of defense.
- The changes you can make in your life to lower your chances of infection. The first thing you can do is change your mindset, because if you have a stressed and fearful mindset, your body is going to respond to what you’re feeling, which can compromise your health. Did you know that breathing properly can improve your mood and decrease anxiety and stress?
- Why your quarantine sleep schedule is TERRIBLE for your health. Now, if you’re going to bed and getting the recommended hours of sleep, great – you’re doing something beneficial for your health… but if you are going to bed at 3 a.m. and waking up at 10 a.m., you are not doing any favors to your body. Sleep contributes to almost every aspect of our health.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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Often we find that we are so stressed and anxious and we have no idea why. Did you ever think that maybe you have some thoughts in your head that you just keep thinking without even realizing it? This morning we are going to start the day by downloading ALL of our thoughts, the good, the bad, and especially the ugly. We will acknowledge, analyze, and correct them, so they won’t sit in the back of our minds rotting away our happiness any longer.
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- Why you should be downloading ALL of your thoughts…even the worst ones. Why would I recommend this when I’m always saying that what you think can affect your mood? Well, you need to first write down these thoughts and second ask yourself a few questions starting with, is this thought the truth, or is it just a fear. If you do this every morning you are sure to see changes in the way you feel and think throughout the rest of the day.
- 4 Thought substitutes for negativity intolerant people. I challenge you to try some of these, and I think that if you do you’ll find that you have the ability to do the things that you didn’t think you could. All you have to do is move around a couple of words and change the tone of the thought and you’ll find that you are not hopeless, but rather hopeful.
I’d love to hear from you. Tell me your biggest takeaway from today’s show on Twitter @rayedwards, on Instagram @rayedwards, and on Facebook too.
And if you’d like to share your manifestations or your miracles with us, please write in at miracles@rayedwards.com. We’d love to hear how God is working in your life.
Today’s show was produced by Kris Edwards with show notes by Taylor Hyatt and designs by Juan Lopez.
Until we meet again may you prosper in all things: health, wealth, and wisdom. Now go live your most prosperous life.
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