Cliff Ravenscraft

The Cliff Ravenscraft Show

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I’m Cliff, and for over two decades I’ve helped entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders launch movements, build businesses, and design lives they’re proud of. The Cliff Ravenscraft Show is where I share how I think about building a business and a life that are fully aligned. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the decisions, shifts in perspective, and internal work that shape how I create, serve, and grow. In each episode, I explore what it takes to do meaningful work, navigate uncertainty, and build something that reflects who you truly are. You’ll hear real-time reflections on challenges I’m facin...

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Cliff Ravenscraft

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414 – How To Build A Deeper Relationship With Your Existing Audience 04.08.2015 55:39

In this week's episode, I share the recording of the talk that I gave at Podcast Movement 2015. In this talk, I share why it is so important to focus on building a relationship with those who are already listening to your podcast and then I give you ten tips on how to build those […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraft.com/...

413 – Nine Tips For Better Online Security 27.07.2015 51:37

Below are the Nine Tips that I shared in this episode that will help you achieve a greater level of online security. 1. Consider it your #1 Priority To Secure Your Email Account! 2. Don’t use the same password for more than one service on the internet. 3. I recommend the use of a secure […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscra...

412 – Advice To GIve Your Interview Guests Before The Call And So Much More 21.07.2015 52:27

The questions that I address in this episode of Podcast Answer Man are as follows. 1) What is needed to hook up two sets of headphones to our mixer? If I plan to interview an in studio guest, do you recommend that I provide them with headphones as well? (00:05:15) In response to this question, […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRa...

411 – When Should I Start Promoting And Marketing My New Podcast? Plus Other Questions New Podcasters Ask 13.07.2015 1:06:43

This week's episode is part three in a three part series called “Questions That New Podcasters Ask.” For this series, I have pulled actual questions that were asked by students in my Podcasting A to Z online training course. The questions that I address in this episode are as follows. 1. I know you said […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http...

410 – Three Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Podcasting – The Tools I Use For Show Preparation – My Favorite Podcast Management App – And Much More 06.07.2015 59:46

This week's episode is part two in a three part series called “Questions That New Podcasters Ask.” For this series, I have pulled actual questions that were asked by students in my Podcasting A to Z online training course. The questions that I address in this episode are as follows. 1. For many of your […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http:...

409 – The Podcasters That I Admire The Most – Should You Add The Stitcher HTML5 Player To Your Website? My Thoughts On The PocketCasts App – And More 29.06.2015 49:33

This week's episode begins a three part series called “Questions That New Podcasters Ask.” For this series, I have pulled actual questions that were asked by students in my Podcasting A to Z online training course. The questions that I address in this episode are as follows. 1. In the Welcome to Stitcher email I […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at &n...

408 – A Lapel Mic for the Roland Recorder AND Marc Maron & The President of The United States Take Podcasting To A Whole New Level 23.06.2015 50:30

The Sony ECM-CS3 Lapel Mic Works Great with the Roland R-05 Recorder In this episode, I demonstrate, from the field, just how well the Sony ECM-CS3 lapel mic works with the Roland R-05 Recorder. In fact, for this part of the episode, I'm actually riding my bicycle at relatively high speeds with little to no […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at  ...

407 – Are You Ready To #TrainWithCliff? – Tips For Influencing Others With Your Content 04.06.2015 43:55

Are you ready to change the world? In this episode, I talk about what has always been the most appealing aspect of podcasting, the ability to have a powerful, positive, impact on the lives of those who consume your content. I truly believe that you can change the world, one person a time, with your […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://Cl...

406 Twitter Wins! I’ve decided to use it as an information network and focus on Facebook for deeper engagement. 30.05.2015 46:45

The title, posted above, really does say it all. I encourage you to listen to this episode if you would like to learn how I've completely changed the way that I am using Twitter and how I've managed to turn my experience with Facebook into the best social networking experience I've ever had.     […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   ht...

405 – Crossing The Finish Line 20.05.2015 45:55

The only official show notes for this episode is the following image. It will make perfect sense once you listen to the full episode.     Podcasting A to Z Do you want to learn how to podcast but don't know where to start? Podcasting A to Z is a four week online training course […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscr...

404 Audio Journal Format & Five Insights I’ve Gained Over Six Months of Putting My Health & Fitness First 15.05.2015 1:18:22

The Audio Journal Format Alain recently asked a few questions about the audio journal format for my Pursuing A Balanced Life podcast. He said that he found it fascinating that I managed to record over 600 episodes in light of the fact that he never considered such an audio format to be one that would […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://...

403 – Podcast Patent Victory – Picking Up Where Serial Left Off – And Much More 06.05.2015 55:42

Podcast Patent Victory? The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), reported that they had successfully convinced the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to invalidate key claims in the so-called “podcasting patent.” You can read more about this on their site by clicking here.     Picking Up Where Serial Left Off I recently subscribed to the Undisclosed-Podcast. […] I have other podcasts that...

402 – Apple Watch Review From A Fitness Tracking Perspective 29.04.2015 1:02:49

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I give my full review of the Apple Watch after having it for nearly one full week. Find out what I am absolutely in love with this device. Keep in mind, I purchased the Apple watch as a fitness tracking device first and foremost. I used to be […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraft.com...

401 – Custom Podcast Theme Songs with Todd & Emily from Gifty Song 23.04.2015 45:11

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share an amazing new resource for securing a custom theme song made just for your podcast. I first heard of Todd & Emily Marriott, from Gifty Song, after they had created a custom theme song for my friend Dan Miller. After hearing it a few times, I […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRav...

400 – Advice For Creating Your Own Mastermind Group 16.04.2015 1:21:54

I always love celebrating big milestones. I am excited to present this 400th episode of Podcast Answer Man. For this special occasion, I wanted to share the one thing that I believe can bring about the greatest potential for taking your business and/or your life to the next level. I've talked, many times, in the […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at &n...

399 – A New Shift In Priorities 09.04.2015 59:30

For the past several years, I've made it a practice to always keep a list, available in plain site, of the top five to ten priorities of my business pursuits. This list is always ranked with the highest priority at the top. When committing things to my calendar, I always attempt to find a way […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRav...

398 – Meerkat Vs Periscope 04.04.2015 52:26

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new update to Meerkat as well as my thoughts on Twitter's new Periscope app for live streaming to your audience. I also share my thoughts on the new “Becoming Steve Jobs” biography, my experience at Social Media Marketing World 2015 and the fact that Twitter now […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   ht...

397 – The Return of the Double Ender – Skype Everywhere – YouTube Cards – And Much More! 23.03.2015 53:12

A Future Where Skype Is Everywhere? The Verge recently reported on Microsoft's vision for the future of Skype, saying.. “Microsoft only just launched a preview of Skype for Business, but it's already preparing for the future. In a new vision video released today, the software maker's message is a clear one: it's just the beginning. […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my...

396 – Live Streaming With Meerkat & Nine Income Streams To Consider For Your Online Business 12.03.2015 59:05

Live Streaming With Meerkat I start this week's episode talking about the new Meerkat Live Streaming application that is available for iPhone users. The ability to stream live video from your phone is not new. In fact, it's been possible with Ustream for many years. However, this new app does make it easier than any […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows a...

395 Snoop Dogg Taking Podcasting Further Into The Mainstream 07.03.2015 38:51

Snoop Doggs' Double G News Podcast I open this week's podcast sharing my thoughts on why Snoop Dogg's recently launched podcast will be great for podcasting, overall. I also share success tips that can be pulled from the most recent two episodes that he published.     Facebook Page owners may see a drop in […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows a...

394 How Ijeoma Eleazu Found Her Voice In The World of Podcasting 28.02.2015 51:52

The Inspiring Podcast Journey of Ijeoma Eleazu In this week's episode, I share the story of how Ijeoma Eleazu came to find her voice in the podcasting world. Ijeoma is a clinical pharmacist who had gone through the May 2013 session of my Podcasting A to Z training course. Like many students, Ijeoma was not […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   h...

393 Podcast Hijacking on YouTube & Shows I’m Subscribed To 19.02.2015 1:06:24

What shows I am subscribed to… A few weeks ago, my friend, Ray Edwards, did a podcast episode where he listed the podcasts that he is subscribed to. This inspired me to share the list of shows that I am currently subscribed to and to also provide the reason why I am motivated to listen […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://CliffRavenscraf...

392 Where To Find Fresh New Content For Your Podcast – And An Interview with 91.7 WVXU 11.02.2015 1:01:28

Local Media Coverage I was honored to receive a significant amount of local media coverage recently. I was featured in the February edition of Cincinnati Magazine in a story written by Dave Ghose titled “The Voice of Pod.” As a result of that article, I was invited to be a guest on 91.7 WVXU's Cincinnati […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   htt...

391 Six Reasons Why You Should Attend A Conference 06.02.2015 1:09:25

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share six reasons why I think that attending a conference this year can help take your personal brand and/or your business to the next level. I also share the conferences that I will be attending this year and try to help you understand the value that each […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://Clif...

390 Are You So Busy Building Your Business That You Don’t Have Time To Work On Building You? 23.01.2015 53:22

Are your business pursuits keeping you from living the healthy lifestyle you desire? If so, you are not alone. I am a recovering workaholic. When I went into business for myself, building my business from the ground up, I worked a minimum of 14 hours per day, seven days a week, without a single day […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at   http://Cl...