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Ray Edwards is a sought-after Copywriter, Author, Speaker, and Communications Strategist. His clients include Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Jeff Walker, Robert Allen, and more. On this show, Ray helps you start, run, and grow their Internet-based businesses. The show includes interviews with well-known experts like Michael Hyatt, Jeff Goins, Dan Miller, Cliff Ravenscraft, Michael Stelzner, Amy Porterfield, Don Miller, and many others.
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No Right Way To Do This
This week, I'm answering some of the most common questions I'm receiving from listeners, viewers, and readers. Since they keep coming up (some for many years), I feel that my answers will be helpful to more than just those who took the time to ask.
If I missed anything (or Heaven forbid, you disagree), feel free to leave a comment, or reach out to support@rayedwards.com.
Key Insights
What do I do in this economy? This question doesn't always end with "economy"...It could be any number of this's...this election year, this time of civil unrest, this whatever... Be aware of what's happening in the world around you, and make sure you're playing both the short-term and long-term game. Do the work you're being paid for today, and plant the seeds for the income you will reap in the future. What if I don't like my business anymore? - Remember this: You should never make long-term, life-altering decisions based on a current "bad season" in your work. In other words, be sure you actually don't enjoy what you're doing, and you're not just reacting to some current, emotion-fueled unpleasantness. At the end of the day, you don't need anyone's permission to do something else (unless you have a spouse...then you probably want to bring them into the loop). How do I build my business the right way? - Life is not a flowchart. There is no step-by-step plan I can hand you for this. And yes, I teach people proven business plans, BUT, at the end of the day, the "right way" is "their way". That's why most of the time, I teach those plans in an interactive format (like my upcoming workshop) so I can answer the questions that help attendees translate what they learn into their plan. If you could only give me 1 piece of advice to guide me through building my own business, what would it be? - Writing is the way to get everything you want in life. I'm not exclusively talking about copywriting. Tune in for my complete breakdown of why that's my answer.
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Create for an Audience of One
You create content to build an audience...not the other way around!
This week, I'm proposing that you create your content for an audience of one, and my guest, Jody Maberry, is living proof that this strategy works.
There are only two ingredients to this recipe:
Do content that you're passionate about. Show Up. It's as simple as that. And, if you have any doubts about your abilities or my advice, perhaps Jody's story will boost your confidence in both.
Key Insights
You don't need a big audience to launch Jody started his podcast for park rangers with an audience of zero Read Kevin Kelly's book: 1,000 True Fans (linked below) Jody built another podcast literally for 1 specific person
Do consistent production about content you're passionate about
Don't concern yourself with audience size - be consistent. Show up! Youtube And Transcript
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1,000 True Fans: An excellent book by Kevin Kelly JodyMaberry.com: Visit to learn more about today's guest, Jody Maberry
In The Front Row: Jody's podcast that was literally created for 1 person (his son) Dry Creek Wrangler on YouTube: A great example of how passionate content beats fancy production (even if he's not your cup of tea, check out his number of subscribers)
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Is 58 Too Late?
I very often get some form of this question:
"Is 58 too late to ____?"
The number is arbitrary, and this line of questioning can go on and on... Am I too old? Am I too fat? Am I too thin? Am I too shy? Am I too...whatever.
This week, I'm giving you my best answer to all of those questions.
Key Insights
Many people are asking if it's "too late" What is your purpose? Purpose drives persistenceRaving fans beat satisfied customers Build your personal brand based on who you really are Not being everybody's cup of tea is the whole point Personal branding gives you the power to leave a lasting impact on others Personal branding allows you to be a category of one Use the Social Media Amplification Effect Personal branding brings you continuous growth Great platform from which you can start a coaching or membership program
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Poverty Is Spiritual Warfare
Many Christians are culturally programmed to feel guilty about wealth, but is poverty God's plan for us? No!
Today I propose that God wants you to prosper in all things that are good, including business (and I have the verses to prove it).
We are engaged in a spiritual battle Poverty is spiritual warfare Read I Thessalonian's chapter 4, beginning with verse 9 "Brotherly Love" is a core concept of our faith Relationships based on love and unity create an environment where poverty dissipates We can overcome the chains of poverty and help free others as well Live with integrity and win trust These principles apply whether you're a Christian or not Video And Transcript
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7 P's For Maximum Prosperity
Uh oh...January 1 has come and gone. Is it too late to make plans for a better New Year? Of course not.
Regardless of how far along Earth may be in its journey around the sun, you are free to implement these 7 P's that will make for a more prosperous future.
Prepare - physically, mentally, emotionally for the things you know are coming up in your life and in your business. You know what needs to be prepared, just do it. Propose - The more offers you make, the more money you make Promote - Your customer never knows as much about your products as you do - Promote what you're selling more often Prove - Have your clients be your preponderance of proof Promise - Promise the results you KNOW you can deliver Produce - Produce the results you promise Preeminence - Be so good at what you do that you become a category of one Video and Transcript
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Plan Your Year
This week I'm giving you a simple, 5-step process to help make 2024 the best year your business has ever had. Of course, I said "simple"...not easy.
The toughest pill for most business owners to swallow is this: You probably need to stop doing 20-50% of what you're doing right now.
In other words, take a look at 2023 and figure out what things gave you the least ROI. What things took the most of your resources and returned anything less than "worth it".
That's the prep work...Listen to get my 5-step plan.
Key Insights
Stop doing the things that don't produce a good return on your time and efforts Plan Your Year Plan your time off (commit!) Plan for the things you can't control (holidays, etc.) Plan your content schedule Plan your promotional schedule Setup accountability and guidance for you as the leader (e.g. a coach or mentor) Links
The Copywriting Academy Live 2024 - As a listener of my podcast, you have earned a free invitation to experience my flagship training, live, with no investment other than your time and attention. The Copywriting Academy Live happens January 3-6, 2024. If that date has not yet passed, I strongly advise you check this out.
Video and Transcript
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How You Can Help
Subscribe to the show in Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show.
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Customer Reviews
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Ray Edwards is so REAL and Encouraging! I love following him and find such value in everything he offers!
Today I’m listening and he hits a topic I recorded last week on my podcast (publishing tomorrow) - rather ironic! LOVE how we share the same Spirit! Thank you for all you do to help people Ray - I’m very grateful to “know” you! — Cynthia. Https://socalgardenhealth
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