Ray Edwards Show

Ever have a day where you feel like you just didn't get anything done? Now imagine getting entire day's work done in two hours. Sound impossible? You won't feel that way after you listen to today's podcast. In this week's podcast episode: How to do a days work in two hours. A counterintuitive marketing book recommendation. How (and why) it's possible to achieve effortless success. Stu McLaren on t...

Today I want to share five weird tactics that, when used correctly, almost guarantee more success. In this week's podcast episode: The five weird tactics. The power of the uncommon conversation. My first book recommendation of the new year. That's all coming up… Tip Of The Week For refreshing, unusual, and inspiring look at the writing life I recommend Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Spiritual Founda...

If your business is struggling right now, or you need more cash flow, you might think it's ridiculous for me to say there's something better than new customers. But there is, and that's what we'll cover in this week's interview with Jim Palmer. In this weeks podcast episode: Jim Palmer shows us explains what is better than new customers. Stu McLaren: "You should start spying on people". How to ach...

When it seems the economy around you is in turmoil and chaos, is it still possible to thrive? If so, how do you do that? In this weeks podcast episode we will cover: The results of "asking the listeners". Changes you can expect in the podcast. Stu McLaren: "Doing the work up front". Is God the source of evil? Plus, "How to Thrive In a Turbulent Economy" That's all coming up on today's episode… Tip...

There is no need for you to struggle for many years before enjoying success. While it sometimes happens that way, that is not a requirement. Nor is it necessarily a sign of worthiness. In this weeks podcast episode we will cover: How to speed up your iPhone, and boost its battery life, without spending a dime. And, best of all, it only takes about 15 minutes. Stu McLaren: pay me now, or pay me lat...

Today, I share how to get better clients who pay you more money for your products and services. At one point in my career, I would take on as many as six simultaneous projects, and work as much as 80 to 100 hours a week. That is simply crazy. There is a better way, and in this episode I'll show it to you.. Other points of interest in this weeks episode: How to read your customers minds, and know e...

If you are tired of struggling to make sales… if it seems your business exists just to blindly run from one promotion to another… if every month you feel like you have to reinvent the wheel to bring in revenue… you're going to love today's podcast! Today, I'm going to give you a quick method to create a marketing plan for the entire year of 2013. The best part is, this is going to be so simple you...

In today's podcast, I am spending a lot of time answering one of the most common questions I receive: "Ray, what online business tools or software do you use to run your Internet based business?" I'll go into detail about what online business tools I use, why I chose them, and also be very candid about whether I would make the same choice if I were starting over again today. Specifically, in this...

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel? As if you have to keep running to keep your business afloat, and have no option ever stop? If you'd like to start living a different kind of life… a life where you work less, and actually accomplish more, then today's podcast is for you. Tip Of The Week This week's tip is for an iPad app called Notability. This is my favorite new app. It's about so much...

I became aware of  Jeff Goins through my friends Michael Hyatt and Stu McLaren . Jeff Goins has come "out of nowhere", and over the last 18 months has taken the blogging world by storm. His blog readership has grown at an incredibly fast pace, and he landed a book deal with a major publisher. How did he do it? That's what we discuss in this week's interview on the podcast. And here's a clue:...

I just got back from speaking at Jeff Walker 's Product Launch Formula LIVE! event in Phoenix. It was an amazing event, and I learned something While I was there that I must share with you. It's the secret enemy that is stealing your success right out from under you. This is the reason you keep trying and failing. The reason you keep missing the mark with your projects. And I'm going to show you a...

Copywriting can be tricky. As a copywriter, you work hard to follow the proven formulas and structures. You probably do a great job with that. It's not that tough. And yet, sometimes, we can do everything right and the copy still falls flat. Yes, it is even happens to me. It happens all copywriters. Regardless of what they tell you. More on this later in the podcast! Tip Of The Week I was about th...

If your copywriting is not selling enough, maybe it's because you have failed to P.A.S.T.O.R. And I'm not talking about preaching… Copywriting: The Key To Wealth Generation If you can write effective sales copy , you can literally write your own paycheck. There really should be no such thing as a "broke copywriter". By definition, good copywriters can create money out of thin air. So why does copy...

You don't have enough money, and I'm going to show you how to get it from the most unlikely place-your own brain! That's right, there is money inside your brain. The trick is knowing how to get it out of there. There are two "games" you have to master if you want your brain to start producing money for you. Those two games are: 1. The "inner game" of money-getting 2. The "outer game" of money-gett...

Joint Ventures are a hot topic. There is a lot of talk in the Internet marketing community about how to "JV".  This past weekend, I was a featured speaker at JV Alert Live conference In San Diego.  Talking with so many people about their concept of what a "joint venture" really is led me to create this weeks podcast. In this episode we will discuss: what a joint venture is how to cr...

There is one business that is the very best business for almost anyone to start. And the time to start it is now . That's what this week's podcast is about. As you know, I write this blog and do these podcasts with the intention of helping people start, run, and grow an Internet-based business. I believe people who feel drawn to do such things are drawn by their Creator. That God placed things wit...

A lot has been written and said about writing  copy that sells. Today's podcast goes beyond the basics and provides a framework that allows you to be predictably persuasive, whether you're writing sales copy, giving a speech, or writing a blog post. This Week's Tip One of the new podcasts I'm listening to is Beyond The To Do List with Erik J Fisher – it's a keeper! Spiritual Foundations If yo...

The key to having all the joy and fulfillment you want from your business and your life is: being clear on your core values. Paul Evans is clear, and in this episode he shares his philosophy on how to make more, give more, and live more. In that order. This Week's Tip ProCamera turns your iPhone into the camera you WANT it to be. Spiritual Foundations The way to get the free from stress is to work...

You can take your business from idea to recurring income in a very short period of time (sometimes even mere days!) And if you plan it right, you can do the work once and get paid over and over, month after month. This episode outlines a plan for how to do just that – use the internet to create recurring income. This Week's Tip Wistia offers more control, better quality, and better analytics for y...

The way you think affects the way you act – and that affects everything in your life. Today I want to share with you five "mindsets" (ways of thinking) that murder your business. And yes, I'll tell you how to avoid these profit-killers.   This Week's Tips Build a membership site in five minutes and fewer clicks with Wishlist . Spiritual Foundations When God is your caretaker and protector, yo...

Sometimes all of our fancy business goals boil down to this: "I need more money." What do you do, when you need more money, immediately? That's what today's podcast is all about. This Week's Tips Check out Nancy Duarte's book Resonate on the iPad . It is amazing. Spiritual Foundations God will deliver you from all your troubles, but deliverance is not the best that he has in store for you.  "...

We all have these things that crop up called "problems" – in today's podcast I share some "real life", and advice on how to pulverize your so-called problems and turn them into opportunities. This Week's Tips Booklover? You're gonna love goodreads the app! Spiritual Foundations When you have problems – be glad!  "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, ...

Attending conferences can pay big dividends – in today's podcast I explain 7 reasons why you should attend conferences. This Week's Tips Use the   iMovie app on your iPad or iPhone to make killer marketing videos fast. http://youtu.be/SbJHKIN5e2w Spiritual Foundations When you have problems – be glad!  "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that th...

If you are a business owner, freelancer, consultant, solo professional, or have any desire to be a leader of any kind – you need to blog. This Week's Tips LastPass – the last password you'll ever need to remember. Spiritual Foundations If you're continually beating yourself up about your shortcomings, here's good news! "For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those...

On this week's episode I share 3 fresh new productivity hacks, plus I answer a bunch of listener questions. This Week's Tips This plugin, called RSS Footer, makes it easy to add a line of content to the beginning or the end of all the articles in your feeds, for instance to display a link back. Thanks to Pat Flynn  for this tip. Win free stuff by commenting! Congrats to  Larry Fischer an...