Episodes

The term "quiet quitting" predates the pandemic by more than a decade, but has become commonplace since 2020. So, what is it? Quiet Quitting is when you decide to the absolute bare minimum of what is required to keep getting ...

That is the question that keeps coming up: "Is Ray retiring?" It's my own fault. It's because I said (in yesterday's email) that "this is your last chance to work with me personally." For 98% of those reading this email that ...

This week's entire episode is devoted to an incredible tool for copywriters (although, I'm quite certain it was not built exclusively for us) - Notion. Notion is one of those things I was "sort of" familiar with... I knew it ...

If you're not familiar with Jennifer Allwood, let me introduce her with this quote from her site, JenniferAllwood.com : I teach Christian women how to build a business online using social media, top-notch strategy and a prove...

That is an intentionally provocative title, but I assure you it's not clickbait. Give me a quick 7 minutes and I'll explain why I believe the answer to that title question is an emphatic, "Yes!" A Note About This Episode: The...

Listen to this week's podcast to learn how Click Funnels (and the upcoming Funnel Hacking Live) actually saved me from brain surgery. My neurologist was telling me it was time to give in and have the brain surgery … but my h...

Let's start this week's encouraging podcast with some discouraging facts from our friends at the Bureau of Labor Statistics: 22% of business startups fail in the first year 50% of new businesses fail within the first five yea...

If you're a new copywriter, or perhaps find yourself in a slump, your immediate question is likely: How do I get clients, now? This week, I'm sharing some methods that have consistently worked for me and I'm certain can work ...

When I say, "change your words, change your world", it isn't just for the sake of marketing - it's a fact. This week's episode is about the importance of language. From the way we express ourselves in person and online, to ou...

No matter how bad things get, there are almost always things you can do to improve yourself and your situation. This week, I'm giving you 14, easy to understand rules that will help you do exactly that. Disclaimer : "Easy to ...

This week's podcast comes from a meeting I hosted recently entitled, "Ask Ray Anything". The original intent of this meeting was to answer questions related to my Accelerated Certification Program , but I made the last-minute...

If you're an entrepreneur, I'd be shocked if you didn't own at least two books on the subject of time management. I'd be even more shocked if you own a time management book that I haven't read. I've been fascinated with this ...

This week, I wanted to tackle a huge question: "Is this the end?" Spoiler Alert: No. It isn't. We're dealing with unpleasant realities at this time. Tune into the news, and you hear things like: Recession Inflation High Inter...

This week's episode is not a puffed-up pep talk (although there maybe some motivational side effects). When I say THIS is the time to become an entrepreneur, I mean it...And I have 7 great reasons that back it up. [00:00] Int...

Not only can you start a business that actually prospers during recession, but you can do so for less than a $100 investment. In this week's episode, I'll explain what that business is, why recession actually increases demand...

How should entrepreneurs view economic recession? Is it "brace for impact", or "full speed ahead"? I've lived through enough periods of recession to know this: Any entrepreneur can USE the recession to proposer. You just need...

My guest this week is Tim Schurrer, author of The Secret Society of Success . First of all, I must admit that when I saw that title, I was a little leery.. .Secret society? Really, Tim? Then, I read the book. In case it isn't...

I'd like to preface this by acknowledging that America is not officially in a recession, and that things may not get as bad as some of the typical sources of gloom and doom would have us believe. There are, however, some fact...

If you have a goal of building a successful online business, I know of no better way to quickly build a reputable, memorable, brand, than by writing a book. This isn't some tidbit I picked up somewhere - I've experienced this...

Last week I shared the story of how I recently received a $150,000 advance from a publisher for an upcoming book. Furthermore, I suggested that you can do the same...If you have the right idea and follow the right process. Th...

Is it possible to get $150,000 check for a book that has yet to be written? Absolutely. I know this because that's exactly what I experienced thanks to my friend, and this week's guest, Jeff Goins. Jeff and I discuss the proc...

In today's world, there is no shortage of fuel for negative thinking, and none of us are immune to it. The good news is that you can minimize your negative thinking by making a conscious decision to control the one thing you ...

Last week I promised to share with you, 9 income streams for copywriters. In the interest of overdelivering, this week I present to you... 11 income streams for copywriters . Not all of these may be in your wheelhouse, but I'...

Oh sure, the copywriting guy thinks that copywriting is the best side hustle ever...What a surprise, right? I understand if you think I'm biased (perhaps I am), but I'm bringing 7 solid reasons to back this claim up. In this ...