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#025: Recurring Income From The Internet [Podcast] Sep 05, 2012

Show notes

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

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Spiritual Foundations

Think abundantly – God does!

There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.
Proverbs 11:24

Feature Story: How To Build Recurring Internet Income

The only thing better than creating income from the Internet, is creating income that shows up every month, like clockwork. This doesn't have to happen by chance; it can be engineered consciously. That's what this week's episode is all about.

The key thing to remember is that most people make this more complicated than it needs to be. It's really quite simple, and can be boiled down to seven steps.

Build a tribe.
Find out what they (a) want and (b) need.
Sell a product that sells itself.
Sell a product people need (and want) every month.
Use WordPress, Clickbank, and Wishlist to run your business.
Promote your site.
Repeat as needed.

Listener Questions

Robert Plank asks about how I make this podcast.

Announcements

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Question for you: Do you already have recurring income? If not, what holds you back? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#024: Five Mindsets That Murder Your Business [Podcast] Aug 29, 2012

Show notes

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, you won't lack for anything.

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." Psalm 23

Feature Story: Five Mindsets That Murder Your Business

My problems come from outside.
People are rational.
Everyone needs my product.
Success takes a long time.
I'll do it tomorrow.

Listener Questions

Announcements

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Question for you: Have you ever fallen for any of these "deadly mindsets"? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#023: How To Make More Money Immediately [Podcast] Aug 21, 2012

Show notes

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.

"He shall deliver you in six troubles, yes, in seven no evil shall touch you." Job 5:19

Feature Story: How To Make More Money Immediately

First, get outside your comfort zone.
Become physically active.
Make a list.
Be willing to do whatever it takes.

Listener Questions

Announcements

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Question for you: Have you ever needed "more money immediately"? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#022: How To Pulverize Your Problems [Podcast] Aug 15, 2012

Show notes

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

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Spiritual Foundations

When you have problems – be glad!

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:2-4

Even science backs up Scripture…

"Being thankful and positive has great effects on the brain & immune system! Remember, your attitude affects you, not just those around you!"
Dr. Caroline Leaf

Feature Story: How To Pulverize Your Problems

Celebrate
Ask yourself the "Problem-Solving Questions" (see below)
Look for the upgrade
Be proactive
Let go

Tony Robbins' Problem-Solving Questions

What's GREAT about this? or What could be great about this?
What's not perfect YET? (presupposing that it is going to be perfect)
What am I WILLING TO DO to make it the way that I want it?
What am I WILLING TO NO LONGER DO in order to make things the way that I want?
How can I do what is necessary to get the job done and ENJOY the process?

Listener Questions

Keller Coleman asks how to persist in the tough times.
Angela Wood wants to know how to write in someone else's voice.
Todd Bray asks how to get clients to see reason!
Antoine McCoy asks about an upcoming live event.

Announcements

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Question for you: How do you face problems? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#021: 7 Reasons To Attend Conferences [Podcast] Aug 08, 2012

Show notes

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!

Even science backs up Scripture…

"Being thankful and positive has great effects on the brain & immune system! Remember, your attitude affects you, not just those around you!"
Dr. Caroline Leaf

Feature Story: 7 Reasons To Attend Conferences

There's always something new to learn.
Conferences are the best place to network.
A new environment stimulates creativity.
The "immersion factor".
Being seen is important and useful.
It's the fastest way to get new clients.
Attending conferences can lead to speaking opportunities

Those are just 7reasons – there are many more.

Announcements

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Call in your questions or comments to our new, fancy "request line" at (509) 713-2679

Question for you: How do you get value from attending conferences? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#020: 5 Reasons You Should Blog [Podcast] Aug 01, 2012

Show notes

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 who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ."
Romans 5:17

Feature Story: 5 Reasons You Should Blog

It's good for business. It wasn't always this way. When I started blogging, it didn't take long for me to realize blogging was building my business, too. I get a steady flow of new business from people who say something like, "Well, I started reading your blog and finally decided I would call you."
Self-expression. Once upon a time, I was a radio DJ. Highly-rated, successful, and loving it. Being on the radio was my own personal megaphone. It was my way of being heard. Now I get that same satisfaction from blogging. You can too. Now everyone's a DJ!
Building a relationship with my readers. There's nothing like a blog (and a podcast) to build a relationship with your readers. My blog is the source of most of the conversations I have with my readers.
Marketing. I know there are many who say you can't "monetize" a blog. Really? My own blog has brought me… well, let's call it "a substantial amount" of revenue. And I don't even use Adsense (as of this writing). And there are many examples of money-making blogs.
Record Of My Thinking. Blogging is a way of distilling my thoughts and preserving them. Doing it publicly forces me to step up my game.

Those are just 5 reasons – there are dozens more.

Announcements

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Question for you: How about you? Do you blog – and if so, why? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#019: 3 Fresh Productivity Hacks [Podcast] Jul 24, 2012

Show notes

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 and Robert Miller who both have already won.

Feature Story: 3 Fresh Productivity Hacks

Here are 3 fresh productivity hacks I am experimenting with. Listen to the podcast audio for a complete discussion – the list below won't make sense without the audio!

Free Day Targets
Budget 168
Exclusion Bias

"The single best time management tool is the word 'no'."
-Rick Warren Listener Questions

From the Listener Line: Bill Murray asks about how to create response-generating titles and subtitles.
From the Listener Line: Bret Ridgway asks about the future of product launches.
From the Listener Line: Robert M Schwarztrauber asks about how to find the audience for your website or product.
From the Listener Line: Dr. Eric Hall asks about promotion and SEO.
From the Listener Line: James Stewart contends I'm wrong about men being "the bride of Christ".

Announcements

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Question for you: What are YOUR favorite productivity hacks? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#018: God Created You To Prosper [Podcast] Jul 17, 2012

Show notes

On this week's episode I yield to your requests for an all-spiritual episode, tackling the question: has God created you to prosper?

This Week's Tips

For the easiest and fastest way to run your own business, and have a digital dashboard, watch this webinar replay.
To leverage your time through outsourcing without going broke, get The Hands Free Formula by Jimmy D Brown.
Win free stuff by commenting!

Feature Story: God Created You To Prosper

Does God want you to be rich? Or is money the root of all evil? Should we beware the "prosperity gospel"? Should we fear preachers who teach "health & wealth"?

7 Biblical Truths That Prove God Wants Us To Prosper – And Why!

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
3 John 1:2

You are a creator (Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:27)
Wealth is creation (Deuteronomy 8:18, Romans 4:17)
The world is in darkness (Isaiah 60:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16)
You are called to be a king (1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:5-6)
To break bondage (Proverbs 22:7)
"M&M Evangelism" (James 2:15-17)
You are blessed to be a blessing (Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 13:2, Galatians 3:16, Galatians 3:27-29)

The nobility and service of the king/entrepreneur:The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 11:26 Listener Questions

From email: "Ray, will you mentor me?"
From email: "Ray, I have a great product. Will you write the copy and we can split the sales 50/50?"
From the Listener Line: Fiona Middleton asks about getting traffic.

Resources Mentioned

Unmerited Favor by Joseph Prince
Destined to Reign by Joseph Prince
Compassionate Capitalism by Harold Eberle
Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin

Announcements

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Question for you: What do you think – does God want you to prosper? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#017: The Perfect Business and How To Start It [Podcast] Jul 10, 2012

Show notes

On this week's episode I expose the secrets of the perfect business for most people to start, why its the perfect business, and the 5 Basic Steps to starting it.

This Week's Tips

For a fast ramp-up on the subject of copywriting, grab a copy of my book, Writing Riches.
To leverage your time through outsourcing without going broke, get The Hands Free Formula by Jimmy D Brown.
Win free stuff by commenting!

Spiritual Foundations

Don't be confused when people tell you "there's a purpose in everything." God can use anything – but not everything that happens on Earth is His will. That's why He told us to pray for His will be done on Earth, as it is in Heaven.

Pray then like this: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." Matthew 6:9-10

Feature Story: The Perfect Business and How To Start It

What is the perfect business? I answer this question definitively!

The 5 Basic Steps

Pick your niche.
Solve a problem.
Write your sales copy.
Create your product.
Market!

Ray's Recommendations

Have a board of directors
Don't be a mercenary
Transfer skills
Choose an entity
Keep separate accounts
Be a doer
Guard your heart
Pray!

Listener Questions

From the blog: "Have you heard good or bad about Amazon's SES email client? Seems less expensive for beginning users, and it uses Amazon's infrastructure."
From email: : "Ray, how do I get you and your guru buddies to promote my products? It seems like there is a 'good old boys' club that won't let me in!"
From the Listener Line: Stu McLaren asks about coming up with hooks.
From the Listener Line: Sylvia Runkle asks about marketing with Facebook
From the Listener Line: Carol Farbe has a question about marketing books (

Resources Mentioned

Book Yourself Solid by Michael Porte
Permission Marketing by Seth Godin
Tribes by Seth Godin
Platform by Michael Hyatt
Writing Riches by Ray Edwards

Announcements

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Question for you: What questions do you have about starting an info-marketing business? Comment below, or call in at (509) 713-2679

#016: How To Squeeze More Profit From Any Business [Podcast] Jul 03, 2012

Show notes

On this week's episode I lay out exactly how to get more profits from any business. Sharpen your pencils, class!

By the way…

I do this show to help you build the business you dream of and live the life you deserve. I show people like you ideas on how to start and grow an online business you'll love for less than $100. The economy doesn't dictate your fate, the politicians won't save your bacon, it's up to entrepreneurs like you and me! Start a business… save the world!

This Week's Tip