Episodes

Have you broken your New Year's resolutions yet? Most people have-my estimate is that over 90% have. So what do you do now? I'd say it's time to get serious about planning your year. And on today's episode I'm going to show you how to do it in less than one hour. Also coming up… My top three productivity apps for 2014. Why what you say has spiritual power. Your invitation to a one-day mastermind with me. Now let's get on with it… Announcements: Thanks to all who have left a review of the p...

This week we will continue with listener questions. As you may remember, we just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast). We got some interesting and surprising results in that survey… and lots of feedback, comments, and questions. We will answer more questions and comment on more comments. Also on today's episode… Tip of the Week I address the overreaction to my comments about "radical grace". Would you like to be in a mastermind with me? And the ...

I promised this week would be about the most important subject I've ever covered. That subject is… you. We just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast). Boy, did we get some interesting and surprising results in that survey… and it's all about you. I also received a ton of comments and questions. Many of them flattering, some of them not so much. On this weeks podcast I'm sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Also on today's episode… December's com...

Michael Hyatt is my guest on the first podcast of 2014, and we discuss how to set effective goals for the new year. What To Do Now Click here to get Michael's Goal-Setting Videos, and I will invite you to a small, private, "Mastermind call." If you enjoy the podcast, I would consider it a great favor if you subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes. This helps new people discover the podcast. You can also find the podcast on Stitcher. Question: What goals will you set for the New Year? Click he...

Stephen King. He is the Charles Dickens of this century. People either love him or hate him. My churchgoing friends are often shocked to learn that I read his work, and admire it. In today's show I share some business lessons I have learned from King. Also on today's episode… Are you a Madman? Or a Madwoman? Copywriters wanted. And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updating my copywriting course… I will announce our winners next week. Next week's show will be abo...

In this weeks podcast I will reveal to you what worked for me in 2013… as well as what didn't work. You get to profit not only from my success stories, but even from my failures. Also on today's episode… Are you a Madman? Or a Madwoman? Copywriters wanted. An exciting new guide on how to form your own mastermind group… reduxe. What is the truth about so-called "greasy grace"? And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updating my copywriting course… win free access w...

When your blog is the cornerstone of your business (as it is for mine, and I recommend it be for yours), creating enough content can be a challenge. In today's episode, I will share 10 different ways you can create more content, more consistently, and more easily. Also on today's episode… How to get my newly updated copywriting course for free. How to become an apprentice and work directly for me. An exciting new guide on how to form your own mastermind group. Answer the question: why are C...

What most people do this time of year: run around in a frenzied chaos, and slide into the finish line of the current year battered, bruised, and confused. I have discovered three crucial actions that if, intentionally taken, can quite literally multiply the success and fulfillment you enjoy in 2014. Today, I'll share with they are and how you can use them. A favorite productivity app revisited… and why. Why I love sinners. And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am up...

What if you could influence people before you even met them? Would that be a valuable skill in business? Not only is it possible, you can engineer it with intention. And you should. In today's episode, you'll discover: The difference between strategic and tactical influence, and when to use each. The three key factors we need whenever we feel we've heard a special calling from God. My very favorite photography app. And the always award-winning, much much more. Announcements: I am updating ...

It's just the right time to start thinking about your plans for the new year. It's just the right time to get started early. Today, I'll explain how to really set yourself up for a great new year-the best year yet. By the time were done, you will have discovered: Why online backups are not enough, and the two hidden "gotcha" they all contain. How to know if you're growing spiritually 7 steps to setting up your best year so far Announcements: Answer the reader's poll, and be blessed in retur...

What if there was a way to cut through the fluff, the chaos, confusion, and just flat out fix your business? Well, there is. Today, I'll explain how you can stop worrying, start living, and learned to love discipline. By the time were done, you will have discovered: Why you do stuff you don't want to do, and don't do stuff you do want to do. How to stop that. How to use your laptop's power cable to increase your productivity. The key to releasing power into the lives of others. And of cour...

I just attended the single best business conference I've ever been to… and it has nothing to do with my being one of the speakers! Today, I share my notes from this week's Platform Conference. By the time you listen to today's podcast, you will have discovered: The real secret to stress-free productivity How to get your business cards imported into your smart phone for free Why you procrastinate and how to stop doing that A simple formula that allows you to WOW your customers The secret th...

I will never forget the day I heard the bad news about copywriting. And now, I'm about to give you that same bad news. I heard the news from an off-the-wall copywriter in Utah, who had miraculously survived a brain tumor. I'll tell you the whole story in today's episode. And what it means to you. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013, Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014, Las Vegas, NV S...

My consulting client was facing a tough season. None of her marketing was working. While considering the problem she was facing, it became obvious what was missing. Since that time, I've developed a short checklist that can almost always cure marketing woes. Today I'll share the checklist. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013, Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013, Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4...

There is a dangerous reason why you don't achieve your goals. There's a good chance you are committing this mistake yourself, even if you do lots of good stuff. In today's episode I will share with you how to go about fixing this problem. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: Ray's Platinum Mastermind Oct 28-29, 2013, Las Vegas, NV Platform Conference, Nov 3-5 2013, Dallas, TX Private Client Meeting, Dec 2-4 "The Forge" NMX, Jan 4-6, 2014, Las Vegas, NV St...

It's harder than ever to get people to share their email address. Nobody wants more spam in their inbox. What's a marketer to do? The solution to the problem is surprisingly simple, and increasingly difficult. But it's well worth the effort as I will demonstrate in today's episode. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop, October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October 28-30 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, Novembe...

We all know we should be using testimonials to help sell our products and services. But there's another, less obvious use that can boost your bottom line. This week's episode, I'll explain how you can actually make sales by giving testimonials to other people… Even your competitors. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop, October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October 28-30 SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, Novemb...

Productivity is about more than the right day planner, a particular methodology, and certainly more than having a good "to do list". In today's episode, I interview one of my favorite podcast hosts, Erik J. Fisher of the Beyond the to Do List Podcast. Other highlights coming up in today's show… I give you my initial read on iOS7… the good, the bad, and yes… the ugly How you can be sure God is not mad at you. At least three powerful takeaways on productivity from Erik. And then we have the ...

What is the one secret that can accelerate the growth of your business, and every other area of your life? I believe it is the crucible of companionship. This weeks episode is all about how to create your own Mastermind Group. Here are three good reasons to keep listening… If you want to compress time, and achieve more in 12 weeks than most people can achieve in 12 years… If you want to avoid pitfalls, perils, and mistakes… If you want to achieve more success, with less stress, and less effo...

The pressure is on. You need to come up with big ideas for a client, or for your own business, or just to get yourself out of a problem. But being under the gun for a big idea is just the kind of environment that seems to stop the flow of said big ideas. Today show is about how to get big ideas on demand. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: The Wisdom Thesis Workshop, October 9-11 Private Mastermind Group, October SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform C...

Would you like to know the marketing concept that will attract the most buyers, for the least cost, in the shortest period of time? Today's show is all about something I call "Value Creation Marketing". Reasons to listen are the fact that "Value Creation Marketing"… Attracts buyers before they're even thinking about buying. Closes a bigger percentage of sales. Fills the pipeline faster. Just makes the most money. So this episode is only for you if you want the least expensive marketing met...

You've heard it before. The problem that holds you back is not lack of information. You already know what to do – but you don't do what you know. The question is why you don't do what you know? And that is what I'll be answering in today's episode. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 Tip Of The Week Sweetprocess lets you document all those repetitive tasks that eat up your precious time, so ...

I had two conversations this week that prompted the topic of today's podcast. One had to do with weird Christian views about money, and the other had to do with a question about the business mission of my company. This episode is going to be like one big Spiritual Foundations segment… So, if you're not into that, you might want to skip out until next week. However, if any of the following apply to you… You ever wonder if it's okay to want to get rich. Internal conflicts about money seem to sl...

Why do I still invest the time and money to attend seminars, even though many people would think I don't have to? I have at least five good reasons why, and in this episode I will share them with you. Announcements: Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking: SCORRE Conference, October 14-17 Platform Conference, November 3-5 And if you enjoy the podcast, I would consider it a great favor if you subscribe (and leave a review) in iTunes. This helps new people discover the podcast. Yo...