Ray Edwards Show

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 […]

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 ever popular, "much, much more."

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, November 3-5
• Private Mastermind Group, December 17
• NAMS 11 February 7-9, 2014
• "Permission to Prosper" April 8-10, 2014

Tip Of The Week

I have been using the new iOS7 since the day it came out. Here are my initial thoughts. (You have to listen to the episode to get my thoughts!)

Spiritual Foundations

Your sins will not be played for all to see on Heaven's big screen television.

For I will be merciful toward their iniquities,
and I will remember their sins no more.

Hebrews 8:12

Feature Segment: Interview With Erik J. Fisher

In today's episode, I interview one of my favorite podcast hosts, Erik J. Fisher of the Beyond the to Do List Podcast.

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:   How do you get "beyond the to do list" and boost your productivity? Click here to leave your comments.

 

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 […]

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 effort…

Then this episode is definitely for you.

Announcements:

Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking:

• SCORRE Conference, October 14-17
• Platform Conference, November 3-5
• Private Mastermind Group, November

Tip Of The Week

A free set of videos that are a kind of "short course" on how to launch a product on the Internet. These will be available for a limited time, so grab them now. Click here for the videos.

Spiritual Foundations

 If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or hopeless… help is on the way.

Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you.
I've called your name. You're mine.
When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you.
When you're in rough waters, you will not go down.
When you're between a rock and a hard place,
it won't be a dead end—
Because I am God, your personal God,
The Holy of Israel, your Savior.
I paid a huge price for you:
all of Egypt, with rich Cush and Seba thrown in!
That's how much you mean to me!
That's how much I love you!
I'd sell off the whole world to get you back,
trade the creation just for you.
So don't be afraid: I'm with you.
Isaiah 43:1-5

Feature Segment: How To Start Your Own Mastermind Group

One major key to any success I have enjoyed has been the principle of the Mastermind. Mastermind Groups have played a big role in propelling my business forward. What are the benefits of a Mastermind Group?

1. Positive peer pressure
2. Different perspective
3. the Hawthorne principal

 How to Start A Mastermind Group

1. Determine Your Purpose
2. Create a Dream List Of Members
3. Draft a Proposal
4. Invite Your Dream Team
5. Provide Leadership
6. Set Regular Meetings
7. Establish Ground Rules
8. Provide Order and Structure
9. Avoid "Creep Factor"

Recommended Resource: Dan Miller has a product called Creating Your Own Mastermind Group, which I highly recommend.

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:   How do you make use of "Value Creation Marketing" in your business? Click here to leave your comments.

 

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, […]

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 Conference, November 3-5
• Private Mastermind Group, November
• NAMS 11 February 7-9, 2014
• "Permission to Prosper" April 8-10, 2014

Tip Of The Week

Slideshark for making presentations on your iPad.

Spiritual Foundations

For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.
Romans 6:14

Feature Segment: How To Get Big Ideas On Demand

Ray's Big Idea-Getting Formula:

1. Clear your mind
2. Clear your desk
3. Turn off distractions
4. Whiteboard it!
5. Use a process (like Wisdom Thesis)
6. Cross-pollinate
7. Evaluate

For a complete description of the Wisdom Thesis, register for Friday's webinar (WARNING: no replay).

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:   How do you come up with your best ideas? Click here to leave your comments.

 

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 […]

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 method, that works faster, with less human effort, and yields the best customers

Announcements:

Conferences where I will be attending and/or speaking:

• SCORRE Conference, October 14-17
• Platform Conference, November 3-5
• Private Mastermind Group, November

Tip Of The Week

Many thanks to Ernie Lansford, who forced me to try a Mackie mixer. This week I'm testing the Mackie 1402VLZ4 … and I love it!

5 Reasons I Prefer the Mackie 1402VLZ4 Over My Previous Mixer

1. It's built like a tank.
2. Visual ease-of-use.
3. Pure clean sound.
4. 2 additional channels.
5. 6 XLR inputs.

Get your own Mackie 1402VLZ4 by clicking here.

Get Cliff Ravenscraft's tutorials on how to set up your studio equipment by clicking here.

Spiritual Foundations

Jesus took what we deserved so we would get what he deserved.

By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world.
1 John 4:17

Feature Segment: What Is "Value Creation Marketing"?

Today's show is all about something I call "Value Creation Marketing"… and why you should be using it…

"Value-Creation Marketing" is the least expensive marketing, that works faster, with less effort. Click To Tweet

Value Creation Marketing:

1. Overcomes resistance
2. Attracts buyers before they are buyers
3. Closes more sales
4. Gets you higher fees
5. Builds a board audience
6. Honors people at all levels
7. Follows the rule of the farm

Question that come up:

• So, how do you do it?
• What if your business is "different"?
• If you give away everything for free, how do you make money?

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:   How do you make use of "Value Creation Marketing" in your business? Click here to leave your comments.

 

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 […]

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 you can grow your team and grow your business.

Spiritual Foundations

Christ-followers get help in changing their behaviour:

•  "I want to do what is right, but I can't. 19 I want to do what is good, but I don't. I don't want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway." Romans 7:18
• "So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death." Romans 8:1-2

Feature Segment: Why You Don't Do What You Know

Why we don't do what we know we should do… and what to do about it…

The reason we know what to do but still don't do it: the pain of changing our behavior seems more real than the pain of staying the same.
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How to change:

1. Write down what you want to change
2. Write down why you want to change it
3. Write down what will happen if you don't change
4. Write down what will happen if you do change

Repeat, reward, and reinforce

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:   Why do you do the same thing even when you know you should change? Click here to leave your comments.