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How old do you feel? What are telomeres? What role do they play in the aging process? What can you start doing today to live a longer life?    In this episode of HYDRATE, Robert Slovak, Dr. Ray Bisevac and I chat about the aging process on a cellular level.  We know that our cells constantly replicate themselves, and within an average of 7 years, our bodies are entirely made of new cells. However, what most of us don't realize is that errors within cells are also replicated, causing cells to die off prematurely. One of these errors which can cause our bodies to become less resilient and age quicker is the shortening of the telomeres.    Plus, Dr. Ray talks about interesting studies which shows us that the age participants felt they were, which is their subjective age, was apparent when when looking at their cells and DNA structure. This is why Dr. Ray recommends we live a passionate and full life, as it will make us feel younger, and not older.   What we discuss…   01:32 - Ray's family history with herbs and healing 15:30: How Ray got into functional medicine 18:45 - How modern pharmaceutical medicine failed us 24:20- The paradox of health with holistic doctors 29:55 - Is it possible that we infringe on the faith of humanity? 33:12 - Why cells aren't supposed to be dying 34:00 - Where do we get our ideas of perfection? 41:00 - Stories of illness, aging, and God 49:50 - How our bodies replicate cells 53:46: How old are we, really? 54:48: How to lengthen your telomeres   Robert Slovak is an International water scientist and is regarded as one of the world's foremost water experts. He has devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He and his brother are considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology.   Dr. Ray Bisevac grew up in a remote village in the mountains of Serbia where he was deeply immersed in an ancient culture far from civilization.  His family is rooted in the tradition of natural healing, which extends across many generations. One notable family relation is the famous Serbian inventor Nikola Tesla. Many know Tesla for his inventions in electricity, but few are aware of his work in energy medicine. Dr. Ray uses some of the methods and principles of Tesla. Dr. Ray has followed an unusual educational path obtaining degrees in Journalism, New Testament Theology, and Naturopathy with short stints studying Andragogy and Psychotherapy.  He is Board Certified in Functional Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. For over 20 years in Chicagoland, Dr. Ray has been educating and counseling practitioners in the area of Functional Medicine.   Website: waterandwellness.com Instagram: @robtslovak

J.R. called Ray Caddell without any warning, but Ray didn't answer. Instead J.R. and Ray scheduled a time to talk, and talk they did!! They talked music, real estate, Charlottesville's 4th of July fireworks (duh, I mean, it's Ray Caddell), but also a lot of other stuff, like Ray's family, How Ray helped JR get his day job 25 years ago, how JR used to mow Ray's grass, how to run a band, vaccinations, and of course, Three Things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/threethingswithjr/support

In this second part of the episode, Weeze has a conversation with Sidewalk School’s Academic Director and Teacher, Rainier Rodriguez. Sidewalk School is an organization that educates and supports those facing displacement in the Matamoros Tent City, a refugee camp. Having been granted asylum in January 2020, Ray takes us through the experience of what it was like to go through the process, detailing what people are forced to endure.    ABOUT WEEZE Louiza Doran, known and referred to as Weeze, is a cis-het Amazigh* female identifying human who uses she/her/they/them pronouns. She’s known as a coach, podcast host, advocate, agent of change, strategist and educator (to name a few) but is ultimately a compassionate provocateur that is out to help folks uncover their path of possibility.   ABOUT RAY Rainer “Ray” Rodriguez is a Cuban English professor/ Interpreter who worked as a professor at the technical university in Havana. After suffering from political persecution and discrimination with no other option, he left to Panama and crossed 2500 miles through Central America to reach the Southern border of the USA. In Matamoros, he worked with many organizations helping asylum seekers and worked at the Sidewalk School since the beginning teaching and being the Academic Director of the school. He was granted asylum in January of 2020 when he moved to Washington DC and continues working with the school. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT Ray’s journey as an asylum seeker from Cuba and what the process looked like. Living in Mexico, taking daily trips to the border to eat and wait to be called, court dates, being in unsafe environments, the lack of infrastructure around being able to work and earn money, and more. How going to the border as an asylum seeker to get food led him to meeting Felicia. How Ray was able to be a translator between the American organizations and Central American asylum seekers, so folks could get what they needed. Dismantling the narrative of asylum seekers being uneducated, criminals, and liars who only want to come to America to steal jobs. How the process is designed to create hurdles for people to actually win any asylum case. The tone of aggression, disbelief, trauma, and lack of resources people have when going to court. CALL TO ACTION Educate yourself about what is happening with asylum seekers before you just donate. Investigate, see who’s behind the organizations, and then support. If you have the education that can help others, maybe you can speak another language, volunteer your time. Donate to Sidewalk School: https://www.sidewalkschool.org Purchase Mel’s artwork: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SidewalkSchool EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fFpzorlE3lCC4DwKN7Gz8XRy4l6inl3/view?usp=sharing FOLLOW WEEZE TO STAY ENGAGED  Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoweeze Podia: https://accordingtoweeze.podia.com/weeze FOLLOW RAY TO STAY ENGAGED Website: https://www.sidewalkschool.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesidewalkschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4ystackhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesidewalkschool/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SidewalkSchool Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sidewalkschool

Making money is something that a lot of people struggle with, from a moral perspective. They want to start a business and earn a great living, but then once it starts happening, and the dollars are rolling in, they start to feel bad about it! Yes, it happens. QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our http://youpreneur.com/incubator (Youpreneur Incubator) Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just http://youpreneur.com/incubator (click here) for more information and to secure your place!                In this episode of the podcast, Chris sits down to talk about giving yourself the permission to prosper, with his good friend and mentor Ray Edwards. Known around the world as one of the leading experts on copywriting and creating sales copy that converts, Ray’s new book delves into the world of not only giving yourself that permission, but also running with it, towards your targets, at an incredibly fast pace! Episode Timestamps [07:57] - The three words Ray is focusing on in 2021 [15:05] - Why Ray’s new book has a faith-centred approach [18:24] - The reasoning behind the book title [20:13] - What stewardship means to Ray [22:24] - How Ray changed his mindset after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s [28:06] - Ray’s favorite chapters in his new book   Essential Learning Points From This Episode Why a lot of entrepreneurs feel bad after making money How Ray and his team shifted their focus in the past year Ray’s new book and the reason behind the title Why people who are driven to succeed, will always succeed How Ray became more humble after his diagnosis  Important Links & Mentions From This Episode  https://amzn.to/3wg8ffP (Get a copy of Ray’s new book) https://www.youpreneur.com/incubator (Join the 2021 Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind) http://youpreneurhub.com (Join the Profitable Personal Brand Entrepreneurs Group)  http://youtube.com/chrisducker (Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube Channel) https://www.youpreneur.com/podcast (Browse the Youpreneur FM Podcast Archive) https://youpreneur.com/personal-branding-roadmap-download/ (Download your FREE copy of the Personal Branding Roadmap)   Thank you for tuning in!  There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose ours, and we’re grateful for that. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see on the player at the top of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to https://www.chrisducker.com/itunes (leave an honest review and rating) for the podcast on iTunes, they’re extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite app, using the link below the player at the top of this page.

In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Ray Higdon, entrepreneur, marketing executive and speaker, joins Bottom Line President and CEO Sarah Hiner to discuss how he conquered a multitude of challenges, including childhood abuse, to achieve a life that’s beyond his wildest dreams…and what we all can learn from his journey. He is CEO and founder of the Higdon Group and coauthor of Time, Money, Freedom: 10 Simple Rules to Redefine What’s Possible and Radically Reshape Your Life. Topics covered include… • Ray’s childhood abuse and hard knocks as an adult (4:59 – 9:54) • How Ray overcame a hidden fear of betrayal (9:54 – 18:44) • The role of nature vs. nurture in conquering your fears (18:44 – 23:07) • Getting to the root cause of your most powerful fears (23:07 – 29:06) • The sneaky reason Ray couldn’t remember names and his solution (29:06 – 31:52) • First steps in overcoming your fears (31:52 – 33:45) • What would your life be like if fear weren’t holding you back? (33:45 – 38:12) • How to find the courage to start your “change journey” ( 38:12 – 41:31) • Facing the challenge of breaking negative ties (41:31 – 43:42) • How to use “vision stepping” to embark on change ( 43:42 – 47:18) • Making your goals manageable (47:18 – 48:35) • Where to start in finding your passion (48:35 – 53:16) • How to leverage your life experience into your purpose (53:16 – 54:23) • A simple exercise to conquer your limiting beliefs (54:23 – 57:00) • The mind-set to adopt to tame your fears about COVID-19 (57:00 – 1:01:23) You can learn more about Ray’s work at HigdonGroup.com. You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on www.linkedin.com. And if you enjoyed this podcast, please share a review so that more people can benefit from Be sure to subscribe to the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast with Sarah Hiner on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.

In today’s episode, I’m shifting gears slightly. I’ve decided to repurpose an interview I took part in earlier this year with a very dear friend of mine and former NFL star, Ray Lewis! I was fortunate enough to be featured on his podcast, Everyday Greatness, where we discussed all of the home truths and complexities that are so prevalent when it comes to personal development. We also speak on the very real and confronting issue of ingrained racism. In this interview, I open up about an extremely significant experience I faced in my younger years, which acted as a catalyst to many of the limiting and harmful beliefs I had regarding my race. So many of the opinions I hold today have been born out of the persistency and commitment I’ve had towards my own self-worth and I hope that by sharing these lessons, you can walk away feeling more enriched and resilient than ever before. Tune in to Episode 25 of Cure For The Common Life to hear the full interview!Some Questions Ray Asks:What led you to partnering with Tony Robbins and pursuing the field of personal development back in 1986? (12:51)How do you define greatness? (18:47)Do you believe that failure is the key to success? (29:57)Why do you think it’s so hard for people to forgive themselves? (37:45)What advice can you give to the young adults trying to make their start in the midst of lockdown? (59:18)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on Ray Lewis (1:19)The importance of stepping out of your comfort zone (5:24)Ray’s advice on how to recognize and harness your own greatness (8:29)Where my internalized prejudice stemmed from (13:47)Why we have a responsibility to disenfranchised communities (20:29)The power of free will & The process behind ‘psychological hijacking’ (23:13)What the ‘cybernetic loop’ refers to (32:21)My advice on self-growth and habit building from a scientific standpoint (41:31)How Ray developed his internal drive and work ethic (48:48)Let’s Connect!WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramConnect With Ray Lewis:TwitterTeam No ExcusesResources:Book: Think and Grow Rich! - Author, Napoleon HillPodcast: Everyday Greatness - The Ray Lewis Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Ray DeLaurentis, creator of Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!  Highlights of this episode include: 1- What the development process was like for the show.  2- How hectic the writing schedule could be.  3- How Ray’s goal was to have the show appeal to kids and make kids laugh, and it didn’t matter if anyone else liked the show, as long as children did.  Make sure to follow along on Twitter @UnmaskedSD, Instagram @unmaskedsdpodcast, or at unmaskedsdpodcast.com for more groovy content! And you can also find Unmasked History on Facebook under Unmasked History of Scooby Doo Podcast. 

A dude I met a year ago went from a $3,000 a month mini e-com side hustle...To co-founding multiple 7 figure businesses. Here’s the kicker, he’s only 25 years old and his name is Ray Pang. Today he's going to show you his secret sauce sales strategies to close more deals in the DM's. Here's what we chat about today. **How Ray went from an income of $0 to $10K in just 30 days with the help of his mentor. Too many impatient business owners search for the ‘easy button’...when in reality, Ray focused on clients that had this 1 thing. **Suck up only the best prospects into your calendar with Ray’s Direct Message sales conversation framework. Prospects always respond to you with either nothing, 1 word or half a page...Ray explains how to handhold each of these people to a sale. **Supercharge your testimonials that covertly answer unspoken objections. Seeing a wall of testimonials with only numerical results leaves people numb...Ray shows you how to tailor testimonials to match specific objections to your offer. The best place to get into touch with Ray is on Instagram...You can follow him  @raypangsh

For thirteen years, Roy has run the family business after his father-in-law turned it into an ESOP and transitioned out of an ownership role. Not only has the business grown from $6M to $19M since then, but both parties were able to achieve their desired financial and lifestyle goals because of the successfully orchestrated and executed ESOP. He’ll share how they did it on today’s episode! What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview What it's like leading and growing the company as the next generation, after an ESOP transaction. How Hopkins Printing built their next level of leadership (and why that isn’t so easy sometimes). What it's like running a company under the ESOP structure and how it differs from other ownership structures. What an ESOP is and how it differs from other ownership structures. How an ESOP helps you grow the business, with examples from Ray’s success. When and why an ESOP might not be the solution for you. Why Ray’s father-in-law chose an ESOP over an internal transfer or selling to a third party. How to cultivate an “ESOP mentality.” The way an ESOP can eliminate state and federal taxes. Why it’s important to separate management and ownership roles. The benefits of shifting your mindset away from annual income to long-term value creation. How Ray’s father-in-law was able to satisfy financial, lifestyle, and family needs through the ESOP. Why ESOPs aren’t a socialist enterprise and what involvement the employees really have. Podcast Summary: Roy shares his insights into how effective ESOPs are after transition and why they're key to helping more business owners consider one over an internal transfer or a third party, just like his father-in-law did. We all wonder what comes next for the generation after an ESOP. Roy is a prime example of a president getting it right through solid planning, communication and follow-through. In the past thirteen years, business has increased from $6M in revenue with 50 employees to $19M with 100 employees. And it worked for the management team and owners, too. Roy's father-in-law was able to work the amount he wanted after the sale of the company, without worrying about how the next generation would carry on his work. He already knew! He'd planned his succession and to have a team that would take as much care of his business as he would. To make this happen, they moved from a traditional annual income model to a long-term value creation one to ensure the business was tied to success after transition. ESOPs aren’t for everyone, but if you take the time to cultivate an ESOP mentality before you take the plunge, you’ll find all sorts of ways to keep your business growing through the years, with higher employee engagement, retention and performance than typical business structures encourage. It’s five minutes to closing — do you know where your employees are? About the Guest: Roy Waterhouse has been in the family printing business for decades, working his way up to the presidential position at Hopkins Printing. Hopkins became an ESOP in 2007 and is 100% Employee Owned. Before that, he worked with Prepress, where he did film assembly, camera work, typesetting, layout and CAD work. Hopkins Printing is your commercial printer of choice for offset, wide-format and digital printing. For four decades, they have exceed

Welcome, Best Selling author, keynote speaker, and network marketing trainer Ray Higdon Inside the Greenroom!  In today’s episode, you’ll hear how Ray moved from the corporate world to real estate into one of the biggest network marketing trainers in the industry. Learn just how Ray has helped hundreds of clients make multi-figure incomes while also upgrading their social media presence and delivering to their target audience year-round. Whether you’re a speaker, entrepreneur, or meeting planner, you’ll want this key insight on how you can rise above the fear and expectation of rejection to a mindset of power that you can work from.  With passive and active marketing strategies, you’ll learn how to grow your audience, and bring clients TO YOU!  Speakers and entrepreneurs, you’ll learn practical strategies on how to grow your influence with your audience on social media, making measurable mindset growth and impact not only for you but for meeting planners too while also creating a massive change in revenue.  Meeting planners listen up as you hear how you can spot the speakers who will bring in more revenue, audience, and impact into your event, whether digital or live. Also, the massive impact of year-round content to increase your brand, growth, and ROI.  Don’t miss out on how to upgrade your social media game and grow your business today! Act Now to Claim your Ticket to Ray’s event coming up RankMakersLive October 8-10th. This is a 3 day highly-interactive event! This is a one of a kind virtual experience. Plus gain instant access to 3 amazing bonuses when you join.   You Can Get All The Details Here. rankmakerslive.com   Here’s what we cover: Ray’s transition from corporate America into network marketing How overcoming your fear leads to growth and new opportunities. Taking inventory on your day to day operations How “Going for ‘No’ “ increased his business Mindset, Discipline and Self Improvement through education How you can be passive or active in growing your business What Education and information marketing is and how its the most valuable marketing you can do How ILT (Invest, Learn, Teach) is the best method to enrich your life and gain influence in your industry How to gain ROI for speakers How mastering giving value year-round can increase your ROI on one time pitches How Ray increased his business during the pandemic And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Ray Higdon: Website: www.Higdongroup.com SM: @rayhigdon Email: ray@higdongroup.com   Rank Makers Live Social Media Super Summit: We’ve attended a fair share of “virtual events” in the past... Most of them turn out to be “talking-head webinars. And don’t get me wrong, some of them are great! But, when we heard what Ray and Jessica Higdon were up to when they turned their Rank Makers LIVE event virtual, we KNEW this was going to be different. They have this crazy studio rented out with tons of screens that will be broadcasting hundreds of attendees at once making the “virtual event” literally feel like we’re all together in our homes. It sounds like a blast. What’s in store is 3-days of having the most fun you’ve ever had on a virtual event AT HOME. You Can Get All The Details Here. rankmakerslive.com Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  www.advanceyourreach.com/stage-agency stageagency@advancyourreach.com Influential Speakers in Ray life:  Marshall Sylver Les Brown Tony Robbins Episode Minute By Minute: 0:28 Meet Ray 1:27 How Ray got into network marketing 8:22 When Ray spoke for Russel Brunson 13:06 The most innovative names in Network Marketing 14:46 What makes successful network marketers 20:00 How to become un-rejectable 24:31 The two main ways to build a business 35:43 How Ray became a master speaker 39:22 How do you treat your tribe? 47:52 The speakers who have impacted Ray the most   More About Ray: Ray Higdon started in corporate America but quickly realized he was missing out on the most important thing in his life, family. A father of 4, he decided to make a change which led him to a network marketing company where he became the number one earner. Today he is a network marketing trainer, keynote speaker, and best selling author. In addition, he co-hosts the “Meet the Higdons” podcast with his wife, Jessica. Their company has been named to the Inc 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States. Your audience wants to feel better about their journey. They want to increase their success, prove doubters wrong, make a bigger difference in the world, travel more, and enjoy life overall. There are so many different ways to reach new team members and customers, and it can be confusing and overwhelming, leaving Network Marketers not knowing which way to turn and with no strategy or framework to follow. Ray’s step-by-step social media strategies will leave your audience ready to take action from their seats. The ease of Ray’s system ignites the passion for Network Marketers to grow their business with more ease and less frustration.

Ray Alejandro is the Access to Finance Leader, Endeavor, Mexico City. He’s passionate about figuring out better ways to signal skills and talent, optimizing for the things you want, inequality of opportunity, properly contextualizing ideas, improving the education system, navigating upward and social mobility in emerging regions, philosophy and ideas, and economics and that forms the basis of this episode’s discussion. You can catch Ray thinking out loud on Twitter and medium @rayalcas. Enjoy. (1:52 – 10:54) Why you should treat life as a videogame; How Ray’s fundamental beliefs have been shaped by death, limitation, living in an emerging market, self-awareness, and trying to accomplish his goals via experimentation.   (12:11 – 19:49) The role of credentials in emerging regions, such as Latin America, for aspects of life like mobility and social freedom; how these credentials are limited to certain aspects of the population and how knowledge of this limitation should guide your optimization process, such that you neither end up stuck nor end up enslaved by the glamorization of credentials. (20:12 – 21:56) How Ray learned to avoid the hype offered by credential-based thought leaders; the importance of contextualizing and idea-debugging. (23:15 – 27:40) Why the movement to liberate the lower class and create opportunities for social mobility of people of all classes should be supported just as strongly as movements such as feminism. (31:50 – 35:50) Mexico City in 15 years: Ray’s projections on the effect of urbanization on the city, based on the current trends. (Hint: large tech companies currently have very little impact on the lives of the majority of individuals.) (37:00 – 41:17) Why the education system is a cultural monopoly and how it holds the middle-class ransom to maintaining narrow forms of credentialing and signaling if they’re to experience any forward mobility; how this credentialing system is maintained by the inability, in most fields, to measure competency. (46:46 – 53:04) Creating your own life philosophy vs copying the playbook of people who have what you want; how to navigate this tension, and having the self-awareness to define success for yourself. (53:42 – 58:18) How Ray navigates consciousness, the sense of self, and personal identity and how he uses the insights he’s gained from studying this to deal with the struggles of life.

#012 - Avalos SiblingsIntroductionWe’re excited to welcome the Avalos siblings to the podcast. Ray, Anthony, and Bre are some of the fastest and most accomplished runners you will find. Ray and Anthony have marathon times in the 2:40s and Bre has a marathon PR of 3:01.For these siblings, long distance running was something that they found after becoming adults, but it was their athletic background, hard work, and determination that allowed them to really excel at the sport.The three siblings not only qualified for Boston, but they were able to run Boston together - and they share stories from the event as well as all the training leading up to qualifying and competing against each other. If you’re looking to decrease your marathon times, and possibly qualify for Boston - stick around to the end of the conversation. All three siblings give great tips for runners from beginners to advanced. We had so much fun, so I really hope that you enjoy the conversation. During this discussion, we talk about:- 3:27 - What childhood was like for the Avalos Siblings, growing up a soccer family, athletes as relatives, and youth sports- 14:29 - Specific training that Ray had to help Bre in Track workouts- 16:36 - Anthony's soccer journey which led him to Norway- 19:58 - How the siblings got into running, and the first races- 24:16 - How Ray was able to knock off big chunks of time in his training, and how the siblings motivated each other- 28:18 - Why Bre's training was much different than her brothers- 34:55 - How Ray qualified and was the first to go to Boston. Plus his Boston experience which included help from a stranger- 38:52 - How Antony started to train for Boston, and how his soccer career helped him into a BQ time- 42:13 - How Bre trained and qualified in the months after graduating college- 46:12 - The Boston Experience, and what it was like to have the whole family together- 52:24 - Other running goals for the Avalos Siblings, including races that they love, and those that they're looking forward to- 1:02:50 - The tips that each would give to runners who are looking to one day qualify for BostonLinks Talked About During this Show- RaceMob Show Notes- Bre's Instagram- Anthony's Instagram- Ray's Instagram

Ray Youssef, founder and CEO of Paxful, joins the show to talk his journey with Paxful and his mission to bring Bitcoin to Africa. Paxful is a wholly bootstrapped startup that has recently taken the crown as the largest Bitcoin p2p marketplace in the world with $2.1B in annualized volume. Ray is from Egypt and has always sought to bring Bitcoin to Africa. Today, Africa is the 2nd most active region by volume on the platform (behind North America). In this episode: Why Bitcoin p2p is so popular in Africa Why interstate settlements in Africa are so challenging today Ray's predictions about p2p volume versus centralized volume Why p2p exchange data is more reliable than centralized exchange volume How Ray went from being homeless to founding the largest p2p Bitcoin exchange Why KYC in emerging markets is so challenging How Ray went through 11 failed startups before starting Paxful The downside of taking venture financing and why Paxful is better off without it Why western startups fail when they try and get involved in African markets Why African users are under-served by KYC providers like Jumio or Onfido Why Paxful has KYC How the Paxful remittance flow works with gift cards Whether Paxful users are retail or wholesalers Why Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana are popular on Paxful Why Ray focused on Africa for Paxful How Ray found his way to New Orleans after Katrina The genesis of Ray's humanitarian project to build schools in Africa Paxful is hiring! 

Takeaways is a weekly bonus episode where I sit down solo to discuss my most recent podcast. Today I'm discussing my conversation with Raymond Kim, AKA MrJunho3 and the following takeaways:How I've been following Ray for a while now so it was cool to be his first interview.Raymond's 51/49 rule.How Ray didn't take money for sponsorship until after he passed 50,000 followers.How Ray pays close attention to his analytics, all the way down to how he lays his clothes out.It's all about how you make people feel.How Ray will go and engage on his followers profiles randomly to help build that connection with his audience.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a rating and a review! Today’s podcast is powered by Trufan. TIME CODES2:34 - Starting and Growing his Instagram16:57 - Analytics and community23:03 - His business selling subscription boxes and his marketing agency31:02 - Working with brands and doing his own course48:37 - Q&A FOLLOW MRJUNHO3Instagram - @MrJunho3 - https://www.instagram.com/mrjunho3/https://mrjunho3.com/ FOLLOW JACOBhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/Twitter - @TheJacobKellyLinkedIn - Jacob KellyInstagram - @TheJacobKellyTikTok - @TheJacobKellyYouTube - Jacob KellyFacebook - Jacob KellyFOLLOW MY SOCIAL LIFEhttps://www.jacobkelly.ca/mysociallifeYouTube - My Social Life Instagram - @MySocialLifePodcasthttps://mysociallifepodcast.comFOLLOW TRUFANhttps://www.trufan.ioInstagram - @Trufan.ioTwitter - @Trufan_ioLinkedIn - Trufan

Today, I’m joined by the creator and star of the YouTube show called Keeping It Real With Credit. He’s had tremendous success with educating people about credit repair, and I’m really excited to have him on the show.Without further ado, please welcome this week’s Credit Hero - Ray Bueno!Since 2016, Ray has been providing free personal finance and credit education to the world. He recently started offering credit repair services with incredible success. We’re expecting him to join our Credit Repair Cloud Millionaires Club very soon.Today, Ray’s YouTube channel stands firm with over 200,000 subscribers. And counting! He continues to upload amazing content to this day. In this episode, we’re going to go over his video production process in exquisite detail.Plus, he’s going to share a bunch of lessons he’s learned along the way and discuss a topic that made him industry famous - why you should never pay collections.Key Takeaways for This Week:About Ray Bueno (1:08)How Ray got into credit repair (2:29)Why you should NEVER pay collections (4:44)How do “collection agencies” scam people out of their money? (9:11)How Ray built his YouTube channel after his first video went viral (10:37)Using his success with educational videos to start his own credit repair business (13:16)Why you need to be transparent with your team (18:09)How to get over the fear of publishing content online (20:10)What makes telling your own story so powerful (23:22)Some of the most popular topics related to credit repair (25:45)How to research new topics for educational videos (30:46)Tips for educational content to grow your business (34:07)Rapid-fire questions with Ray Bueno (38:21)Additional Resources:Get a free trial to Credit Repair CloudSign up for the Credit Hero ChallengeMake sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes!

Raimundo Torres, from Puerto Rico, is a business owner and barber in Statesboro, Georgia. In this episode we talk about: - What it's like to speak different languages.- How Ray's career completely changed, and how he dealt with that.- Dealing with failure.- Balance of work and life. - Ray's why?- What would Ray tell himself 10 years ago?- What it's like running a business during COVID-19.- What Ray hopes to see in his Future.- How to get better.

Big B in Queens, New York and DK from Ontario, Canada are back in studio this week. We are joined by long time friend Raymond the Amish Comic. On this episode you will hear: How a stand up comedian who's lively hood rely s on a live audience, has to adjust by doing stand up comedy via live streaming and how CCR helped to ease the transition and inspire him. How Ray feels about us pecker heads. What happens when someone decides to call in to the show. How does Ray respond. What is the F bomb choir? DK is pronouncing it Aimish instead of Amish. Days in talk radio, and writing a book. The journey out of the Amish community. This is 90 minutes of laughs from beginning to end. Dont we all need a good laugh? Amish Comic is live from his living room every Saturday from here www.facebook.com/Mr.Amishcomic www.youtube.com/RaymondAmishcomic Ray is accepting donations on his pay pal here https://www.paypal.me/amishcomic Cave Crew Radio airs weekly on www.cavecrewradio.com and on Facebook Live. You can find replays of the show on Radio Haver in Scotland , Cave Crew TV on YouTube or where ever podcasts are found. Dont forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter just search Cave Crew Radio

Ray Allen is a basketball legend, known as one of the hardest working and highest achieving players in NBA history. Ray is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame, two-time NBA champion, king of the three-pointer, 10-time All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and author.   Listen to this episode and learn:   How growing up in a military family prepared Ray to be adaptable.   What Ray learned from his tough high school experience in South Carolina and how it motivated him to overcome adversity.   How Ray and his wife advocated for a blood test for their son to save his life.   What it felt like for Ray to win multiple NBA championships.   What life motto Ray lives by and why he believes preparation is a building block of a successful life.  

Ray and Lee discuss life without sports, give a comics history lesson, and dive deep into the rumors of what DC is doing comic book wise over the next year, and speculate that it could lead to the death of the comics company. 2:58 - State of Sports 6:33 - How Ray and Lee are Coping 12:43 - Gaming Distractions 13:44 - NFL CBA 14:49 - Teams That are Happy Season is Over 17:00 - XFL 18:35 - Coronavirus 27:43 - The Death of DC Comics Part 1 - 5G Happening 31:05 - Comics History Lesson Part 1 39:36 - The Death of DC Comics Part 2 - 5G Concept 47:25 - The Death of DC Comics Part 3 - The Rumors of Death of Print 49:44 - The Death of DC Comics Part Part 4 - AT&T to Sell DC Comics 1:00:11 - Comics History Lesson Part 2 1:02:04 - Mash-Up - What if Coronavirus was a Supervillain?

I love meeting with students and seeing how they’re making lease options work for them. And Ray Shurman from America 2nd Chance is proof that you don’t have to stick with just one way of doing business. He shares how he started with lease options and tenant buyers, and why he moved into fixer-upper lease options (FULO). Ray must be a quick study because he’s only been doing this 2 years. He shares how he structured his first deal with tenant buyers, and why he likes to keep the terms simple. He’s found that simple terms help everyone involved feel like they’re not being taken advantage of. One of the beauties of lease options is that you’re not limited to distressed properties. So Ray uses that to find solid deals that promise great ROI. He shares how he finds leads with expired FSBO listings. And this part was really cool to me; Ray’s doing something a little different with wholesaling. Instead of offering lease options to tenant buyers, or just buyers, he’s offering lease options to rehabbers. He finds rehabbers with a great reputation and partners with them. He calls these fixer-upper lease options (FULO), and they require a little different deal structuring. He talks about how he seasons the deal in a trust to fulfill FHA requirements and the benefits of partnering with a rehabber. Instead of getting cash right away, the FULO offers you cash a little bit down the road. And the beauty of this is, if the rehabbers don’t sell it on time, you’ve still got a beautiful house to sell. It’s a great win-win situation for everyone involved. What’s Inside: —What a FULO is and how to use it. —How Ray finds deals and leads. —Why you don’t want to use a tenant-buyer in a FULO. —Why he puts the houses in a trust to season them.

Entrepreneurship development in marriage is possible when you’re both aligned and passionate about what you do. Are there struggles to overcome? Of course! But if you’re both on board, then you can work through the challenges and come out stronger. Ray and I love connecting with other married entrepreneurs and couples working together. In this episode of Both on Board, Ray and I were interviewed on the Multi-FAMILY Zone podcast, hosted by Julia and Gino Barbaro.  Highlights From Our Conversation [0:45] The Multi-FAMILY Zone podcast [2:30] We finished 75Hard!  [3:55] Why did Ray choose Real Estate? [5:35] Christy’s Journey [8:30] Moving away from limiting beliefs [12:15] How Ray and Christy work together [17:45] How marriage grows and changes [22:45] How did having a child change everything? [26:20] Ongoing goals for the business [29:20] Tips for working together as a couple [38:00] Connect with us The 3 Laws of Ray We share a little bit of our personal journeys in this podcast. Part of Ray’s story is that he’s constantly reinventing himself, trying to find the path that is his right fit. I prefer to refer to it as ‘agility’. He has this unique ability to transition into something bigger and better seamlessly. Gino coined the “3 Laws of Ray”: Desperation: Ray was motivated because he was desperate for change, desperate for something more. He didn’t feel fulfilled at General Electric. It often is a strong motivator for people to make a change Inspiration: He found inspiration and dove into real estate. What is your inspiration for your business and future? Perspiration: Building a business and being an entrepreneur isn't easy. It takes hard work and perspiration! Do you have what it takes? Keep listening along to hear some insight from my journey from being a school-teacher to a full-time entrepreneur and mom! How to overcome your limiting beliefs When I was a teacher, I did my best to always be happy. I chose to enjoy my days in my job—though often difficult—and spent them smiling. My coworkers gave me the name “Sunshine”. But what I found is that other teachers found my happiness to be annoying, as if I shouldn’t be happy in my circumstances. Many teachers weren’t happy. But their limiting beliefs held power over them: “You just gotta suck it up and deal with it”. “It’s worth it because I have the summers off”. “I get to leave at 3 pm every day”.  I’m of the mindset that if you’re going to teach, you need to be happy doing it. If you don’t want to teach, overcome the limiting beliefs that are keeping you trapped and find something better. If you don’t enjoy it, are you truly making an impact? Tried and true strategies for couples working together Our first and foremost tool that we reiterate time and time again is investing in personal development. We can’t know each other and how we mesh together if we don’t know ourselves first! Find out what you’re good at (and what you’re not) and learn to play off of each other’s strengths. Another mindset that we stand by is taking responsibility for yourself and your actions. You are responsible for your life and everything in it, including how you respond. Don’t play the blame game, stop being the victim, and believe that life is happening for you and serves you. This allows you to show up to your relationship and business at a much higher level! Lastly, support each other. Be in alignment with each other. Be compassionate. As Ray is learning the lending space, I am giving him the time and space he needs to grow in the new endeavor. But we are both enrolled in the vision and are each other’s biggest fan.  Burn the ships and dive in When I left my teaching job, I didn’t request a leave of absence—I turned in my resignation. There was no life preserver. Gino pointed out that I burned the ships, and dove head-first into the entrepreneurial world with Ray. It certainly wasn’t easy, and the learning process was hard on us. Gino said it best when he said an entrepreneur is anyone who takes responsibility and someone who makes enough money to pay for their own mistakes. Through our marriage, the seasons of starting and ending businesses, and having our daughter we’ve hit bumps in the road. But you have to take a leap of faith to get to something better. You work through the challenges, the arguments, disagreements, and move forward in an aligned vision. There is no looking back, only pushing forward to something better.  If you’re ready to take the leap and need some motivation, schedule a call with us by clicking our link below! Resources & People Mentioned Schedule a meeting with us now! The Multi-FAMILY zone podcast Summit Home Buyers, LLC Tony Robbins Date with Destiny DiSC Personality Test Wealth Dynamics Test Human Design Test Connect With Ramon and Christy Schedule a meeting with us now! www.BothOnBoard.com Both On Board on Instagram: @BothOnBoard Ray’s Instagram - @OfficialRamonGonzalez Christy’s Instagram - @ChristyRisco Facebook - Ramon Gonzalez Facebook - Christy Risco Subscribe to Both on Boardon Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Google Podcasts, Spotify

Meet Ray Fernandez: Black Belt, CrossFit Seminar Staff for Adaptive and Injured Athletes, certified Level II CrossFit coach, CrossFit Kids instructor, USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach and Co-Owner of CrossFit 1904. Ray attributes his current path to his work at a nursing home, where he worked his way up from a dishwasher to a line cook. But at the time, he couldn't see himself being a cook. So he stepped into a position in Maintenance, where he applied his knowledge of functional movement and living. After about 8 years, he re-evaluated where he was and decided that he wanted to pursue a career in the fitness industry as a strength and conditioning coach. In this interview we're talking about How to make money doing what you love How Ray got his start working with the Adaptive community How he programs for his Adaptive athletes and how that programming was developed The importance of connection and community and how to cultivate that How passion leads him in his every day life ....and so much more! Gifts from Partners HYLETE: 40% off retail price; USE Code: NEWNORMAL40 Rx Smart Gear: 15% off; USE CODE: NHLBRX Adaptive Functional Fitness Trainer Course: 15% off via TRS; USE CODE mynewnormal15 Classes Available ADAPTIVE Functional Fitness Classes in San Diego; FREE for veterans with disabilities Courses Available Adaptive Trainer Course: Taught by Dr. Theresa Larson, DPT on 12/15/19 at CrossFit Humanity  

DeFi and staking are classified as two different animals. And yet, both facilitate a protocol-level interaction with a smart contract that pays a yield over time. For that reason, Tim Ogilvie and the team at Staked are playing in both arenas, helping customers put their idle crypto to use.Tim is the Cofounder and CEO of Staked, a crypto platform that helps institutional investors reliably and securely compound their crypto assets. On this episode of Wyre Talks, Tim joins us to share his team’s mission around creating an easy-to-generate yield button and offer a high-level overview of the Staked infrastructure. He walks us through the metrics the team uses to judge its performance in terms of security and reliability and explains how his experience as a validator has changed his view of the space.Tim goes on to address Staked’s first DeFi product, Robo Advisor for Yield or RAY, discussing how it outperformed several other competitive rebalancing products and why the team wants RAY to be an open standard rather than staked product. He also weighs in on the current share of alpha that Staked earns, how that benchmark rate is defined, and the decisioning models the team uses to determine their potential market impact. Listen in for Tim’s take on KYC/AML and learn the benefit of smart contracts in terms of money operating like a pool—without being truly mixed. Follow Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomscariaFollow Louis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/louAboudHogbenFollow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tim_ogilvieFollow Staked on Twitter:https://twitter.com/staked_usToday’s Topics[0:20] Tim’s 20-year career in entrepreneurship and what drew him to crypto[1:16] What inspired Tim’s transition from Wall Street to the risky world of startups[2:44] How Tim’s work on a debt derivatives desk informs his work at Staked[4:01] Where Tim thinks the crypto space is headed in terms of financial products based on interest rates[5:45] The volatility of forward yield markets and the subsequent challenge around defining a risk-free rate in Bitcoin[6:30] What Staked looked like in the beginning[7:51] A high-level overview of the Staked infrastructure[8:38] What metrics Staked uses to judge itself and other stakers[9:31] The Staked team’s mission to make it easy to take advantage of passive opportunities in crypto + what customers need to show up with to facilitate that[10:37] Why Staked runs its servers on a combination of public cloud and on-premise infrastructure[11:12] Why Staked does not charge fees for individual pieces of infrastructure[11:42] Determining which proof-of-stake coins require high-performance infrastructure to run a node based on performance, security and decentralization[13:17] How Tim’s experience running validators has changed his view of the space[14:41] Tim’s insight on the relatively low operating costs associated with PoS networks + why secure enclaves are much more expensive[16:41] Tim’s take on the profitability of a staking-as-a-service business model[18:36] How Staked benefits from running several different networks at once[20:17] The fee pressure among validators on Cosmos + why validator fees are rising in general[21:50] Other products and services Staked might provide in building a premium product[22:46] How the common theme around putting idle crypto to use inspired Staked’s DeFi vision[24:36] Staked’s first product in the DeFi space and how it works[25:22] How RAY might evolve to support more sophisticated pricing and evaluate risk[29:11] The DeFi opportunities the Staked team might add to RAY (i.e.: staking, liquidation tools)[29:51] How pricing is likely to evolve for RAY’s option to bid on underwater loans[31:10] How RAY outperformed several other competitive rebalancing products + how it will be better able to take advantage of opportunities and service new markets as its pool increases[33:51] Tim’s thoughts on KYC/AML + the advantage of smart contracts in terms of money operating like a pool without truly being mixed[36:19] How RAY is creating SPVs to bridge centralized lending services[37:10] Why the Staked team wants RAY to be an open standard rather than staked product[38:46] The decisioning models the team uses to determine their potential market impact[40:11] How RAY earns revenue in lieu of fees[40:46] The RAY token model and Staked’s approach to developing a decentralized product[41:50] The current share of alpha that Staked earns and how the benchmark rate is defined[42:48] Tim’s vision for the future of RAY + its potential distribution play to wallets and exchanges[44:52] Opportunities around forwards, spot prices and other DeFi functionalities that developers are exploring with the latest Staked tech[46:05] The most-requested features Staked customers are asking for[46:50] Tim’s prediction that the space will move toward a fixed interest rate model[48:24] How Tim thinks about Staked’s role in helping protocols define their own risk properties[49:41] How customers maintain their role in governance while Staked serves as a technical pass-through[50:19] Tim’s insight around smart contract insurance and the challenges associated with pricing it effectively[51:57] The demand for building an effective borrowing product[52:22] Tim’s view of early exit opportunities as the next big thing in the passive income space[53:16] How validators think about the nuances of high inflation vs. low inflation coins[56:34] Tim’s advice around recruiting capital for hobbyists interested in running a node[57:42] Why Tim is excited about projects like Cosmos, Polkadot and Keep in allowing for interchain activity

Ray Hong is a Custom Apparel Project Manager at SanMar, and is responsible for overseeing bespoke products from initial quote to final delivery. In this episode, Ray discusses what it’s like to help design and create unique products, reveals the right questions to ask customers who need help clarifying their ideas, and explains how to stand out in a fast-paced market.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS EPISODE   How Ray came to work with SanMar and join the custom orders program in its infancy. Which products can be customized and how does Ray with work with customers during the customization process? How long does the customization process take? What Ray thinks is the most exciting (and occasionally scary) part of customization. Ray’s method for helping customers figure out what they’re looking for when they don’t have a clear idea. How alpaca wool figured into one of the more unique projects Ray and the team have worked on. Where Ray thinks custom clothing design is headed in the near future and how he personally measures success.   QUOTES “Pretty much anything that we produce through our network...can be customized.” “We want to gather all the information that we can at the beginning so there’s no surprises later.” “When we go and do something custom — completely custom — it’s kinda like off-roading.”   LINKS   SanMar U homepage: http://www.education.sanmar.com/ SanMar’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanmarcorp/ SanMar’s Twitter: @sanmar_corp SanMar’s Instagram: @sanmar_corp

Andrew Wommack and Karen Conrad are joined by Ray Comfort, Founder and CEO of Living Waters/Way of the Master and best-selling author of more than 80 books, including God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life, How to Know God Exists, and The Evidence Bible.  Join us as they discuss: Honesty with unbelievers about the gospel, using questions and the Law to bring people to Christ. How Ray came to the unique approach he uses in evangelizing. False converts (70-80% of the Church) and the misconceptions about God. How could God, being good, create hell? What’s happening in our nation from the pulpits—idolatry. Way of the Master television program. And much more! Learn more truth and find great resources at truthandliberty.net

[1:15] The founding of Isaac Heating by Ray's grandfather [2:40] How Ray's father Jim came to lead the company [4:15] Starting to work at the family business in high school [6:20] The difference between an "equity business" and a "lifestyle business" [8:30] 3 Rules From Ray's Father Jim: 1 - "You get paid for what you do not who you are." 2 - "Your last name is a responsibility it's not a priviledge...you're not going to get respect by your last name, it's going to be something that you have to earn." 3 - "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." [10:30] "I don't expect someone to be passionate about heating and air conditioning to be an employee...that's not my passion and it doesn't have to be yours. You can find your passion through heating and air conditioning. It's Simon Sinek's golden circle...the WHAT and the HOW are just a means to achieving they WHY." [13:15] Learning experiences and succession planning before Ray became CEO [16:30] Ray's evolution from a "jerk" to a Conscious Leader and advice to others: -Be comfortable with who you are -Taking criticism along with the compliments -The difference between responsibility and accountability Read the RBJ story of Ray's early years as a leader here: https://rbj.net/2005/12/16/leader-finds-success-in-keeping-his-cool/ [21:55] The importance of business owners that model the passion they want to see in their employees - "I don't want applause...I want a pause." [27:50] The process of re-articulting their vision and values [29:30] Learning from Wegmans on putting employees before customers [33:00] Founding Isaac University, the only accredited program held by a contractor, invested over $1M in training last year "I always say training AND education. You train someone on what to do, you educate them on why." "It's 12-weeks paid. We hire somebody as a student. We have almost 26 people starting as paid students, and that's more than any one of the colleges." [37:45] The future of Isaac University with a new expansion, additional trades and a new name: I Tech Giving hope to students to stay in school even if they don't want to go to college. [41:40] How they "measure what matters" beyond just profits at Isaac On philanthopy: "We decide what we're going to give before we even earn dollar number one for the year. Our charities and the initiatives we support get paid before the owners do...you can have anything you want in life as long as you help other people get what they want and need first." On the community: "We have a duty to support the community. We're a local business...We need to have a healthy, vibrant community to help our business be healthy and vibrant." [47:15] "You're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with, and we have a pretty good average in Rochester. We're better because of those people. Even our competitors. They keep the bar high." [48:15] How focusing on small things can keep you from making a big impact "It should be your goal when you hire somebody to teach them how to start their own business. It should also be your goal to show them that it isn't worth their while. We can provide them with a better living." [51:45] Getting started on the Conscious Capitalism journey by getting involved in organizations and building relationships, being a conscious consumer by voting with your wallet for the organizations that are involved in the community "If you want to justify charity, just rebrand it as marketing." [55:00] Looking ahead to the future leadership of Isaac, even if they aren't named Isaac

We're continuing our conversation about the really interesting concept of serious play today. This concept has so much depth and value for all of us, whether we already are serious players or reluctant workers working towards becoming serious players. Tune in now, to find out more! In today's episode, we will be talking about Psychological Self-Employment. This is the second of the six characteristics of serious players that Ray and Brenda identified when reflecting on the results of the interviews they conducted with more than thirty individuals who described themselves as serious players. These individuals were all people who really loved what they did and who essentially got paid just for being who they are. Today, Ray will be sharing some stories about serious players with this characteristic and he will explain how we can develop Psychological Self-Employment in our own lives. Listen in, to find out what Ray has to say about becoming psychologically self-employed. Show Highlights: These individuals, whether or not they were self-employed, described what they did as being in business for themselves. These people talked about working with, rather than working for the people in supervisory positions. They all operated as if they were self-employed. Ray tells the story of Mort Cooke, one of the serious players that he and Brenda interviewed, who was the bell captain at a hotel in San Francisco. The positions of these serious players may have reported to somebody, however, they didn't report to anybody. They reported to themselves. Ray explains what happened when the Dean of the university asked him to become the chair of the department. The kind of relationship that Ray had with the Dean was unlike any other reporting relationship. How Ray's consulting experience changed the way that he saw himself. Serious players know themselves, they understand who they are, and they are committed to being who they are. They are not arrogant, they are just confident. Serious players are flexible up to a point but they cannot compromise who they are. Serious players are comfortable in their own skin and they generally don't try to dominate other people. Some ways to develop the characteristic of Psychological Self-Employment. The two basic questions of life are: 'Who am I?' and 'What am I going to do with who I am?'. Ray gives a key exercise to help you to find out what to do with your life. Serious players think about how they can be of service and benefit to others.   Links: www.thegenysysgroup.com   

Marriage takes work and this is especially true when you work with your spouse. Each year, thousands of couples take on the challenge of starting a business together. They get to spend more time together and pursue their passion with their best friend. Unfortunately, not every couple has this experience. Working with your spouse can be stressful - and that stress can radiate out into all areas of life. It’s an extremely challenging balance - so what’s the difference between the Entrepreneurial couples that make it and those that break up? Today I’ve got another - yes ANOTHER - special guest on the Daddy’s Working show. Today I’m joined by Ray Gonzalez. Ray and his wife have created multiple 7-figure businesses together and their mission right now is to help Entrepreneurial couples create the life and business of their dreams. Show Highlights Include: The beginner’s guide to the deliberate practice of personal growth (5:30) Short-term motivation vs. long-term inspiration (7:00) Deciding to work together as a couple: what things were like in the beginning (8:15) How Ray uses his core values to live his best life (19:00) Critical money habits of people who grow up poor (20:10) Why work-life balance is total B.S (22:45)  How would you like to spend more time with your family and less time in your business? Go grab yourself a copy of my Digital Daddy’s Toolkit where you’ll get my top 3 speed-influence tools to make you a trusted expert in any market. FAST. Go to www.daddysworking.com/ddt 

3rd generation clam digger Ray Rosydar joins Hot Bowga to talk about his production company, Pacific Giants, and his own take on the gutless method. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all our podcast episodes and make sure to also check us out on Instagram: @HotBowgaShow Notes: - Introductions to Ray and Pacific Giants - Clam diggin and some Oregon geography - Being a 3rd Generation clam digger - What is a Pacific Giant? - Ray's unique style of elk hunting out west - Elk hunting vs Turkey hunting - How Ray hauls out an elk, always in the worst spot - The Gutless Plus method - Meat bag or condom, what's the difference? - Getting real specific on the cut. love the heart but hate the liver - CWD in whitetail - Everyone gets a trophy for turkey season in Michigan - Pack preferences and learning a hard first pack lesson - Ray not wasting any part of the elk - Ray's grandma introducting him into the elk hunting lifestyle, a family history - Michigan elk - Hunting just for the meat? Ray's not buying it. - Getting Ray's son ready for an elk hunt - Thanking Ray for joining us and where to find Pacific Giants

Anyone Can Trade For A Living In episode 190 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down in Hong Kong with professional with fund manager Ray Barros in Hong Kong 1 year after our initial interview. A lawyer by profession and training, Ray gave up his lucrative law practice in the 1980s to focus on his first love – trading. His initial attempts at trading failed miserably and he suffered heavy losses. But, after making all the mistakes in a trader’s manual and then some, Ray finally hit on a trading approach that gives him the market edge. This approach has proven effective in both trending and congested markets, allowing him to trade profitably and consistently. Thereafter, he was highly sought after by major banks to manage their funds. At the same time, he was also very much sought after as a trainer to train other institutional traders based on the strategies and techniques he developed. In the early 1990s, he became an outsourced FX Trader and this gave him the flexibility to focus his next great passion – teaching. Signup for the upcoming exclusive webinar! Watch the video interview here!! Watch the first interview with Ray: From A Lucrative Job To Professional Trader And Fund Manager Topics Covered In This Episode Who is Ray Barros and what he does (00:38) Why Ray took a break from trading education (00:58) The framework that Ray and his students developed (2:52) How Ray uses trading stats with his students (03:46) The importance of keeping a trading journal (06:50) How does Ray journal look like (09:00) How to use your journal to learn and improve (12:15) How Ray finds solutions when he makes mistakes (13:16) How to find a support group as a trader (14:27) An explanation of the 4 phase framework Ray and his students developed (17:00) Methods for reducing losses in trading (21:06) How this 4 phase framework can be used by different traders (22:48) What common mistakes Ray have seen traders do (24:28) How to add to your positions (26:07) How Ray manages his risk (28:10) How does Ray recommend people to start learning and evolving as a trader (29:56) Always learn and always improve (32:53) How can people find Ray Barros (33:43) Resources Mentioned Trade Journaling: Edgewonk (use code "DTT20" to get a discount) Book: The Nature Of Trends (by Ray Barros) DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Ray Barros? Trading Success Twitter Signup for the upcoming exclusive webinar! What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

When people talk about sports legends, they mean the best of the best of the best.Names everyone knows.Names that people don't forget.Well I had the privilege of meeting one of these legends a couple months back.From his presence alone, I knew immediately why he had achieved such an incredible level of athletic success.Ray Lewis is one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history. He played his entire 17 year career with the Baltimore Ravens including two Super Bowl titles, Super Bowl MVP in 2000, and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice.Oh yeah, he's also a NYT bestselling author, father of 6, and a devoted philanthropist.But I'm just getting started.The wisdom Ray shared with me during our podcast conversation was so deep, so grounded, so based in results, that I was hanging on every word. Be sure to listen to the last half (we went for a while because it was such a good conversation). Ray goes DEEP into the role of faith, love, and respect in creating greatness.Ray has not had an easy life. He's faced pretty much every challenge you can imagine. But his definition of what greatness and being a man really means is spot on.I can't wait for you to hear the powerful perspective of this true greatness legend in Episode 415 on The School of Greatness.Some questions I ask:Was there a time when you switched away from being fueled by pain and anger? (14:43)Where would you be right now if your dad had been loving, caring, and attentive? (40:06)How did you prepare for the big games of your career? (1:02:57)In this episode, you will learn:What Ray was trying to prove by dedicating himself to wrestling in high school (6:42)Where Ray’s drive for dominance comes from (12:32)What The Rock was really like when he was playing football for the University of Miami (23:18)How Ray picked the number 52 for his football career (23: 58)The real reason he left college early to get drafted in the NFL (29:47)What the real challenge in life is (31:59)How Ray overcame a stutter he developed as a kid (37:34)Ray’s definition of what it means to be a man (48:19)The story behind how Ray got Michael Phelps to come out of retirement (1:14:18)Ray’s vision for his legacy – so powerful (1:19:18)What he hopes people will say about him after he’s gone (1:24:59)Plus much more…Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're here again with Ray Rood, the architect of the Organizational Transformation Model that has been central to the work of Genysys and we have another conversation with him about organizational transformation and how to transform. Today's episode is all about Vision, and how to use it to create your future reality. Listen in to find out what Ray has to share about his process called Strategic Futuring, which requires using your imagination to create your future. "Do enough people in your organization share and own a clear and compelling picture of the organization thriving in the distant future?" is the key question that Ray uses in the Genysys group when it comes to discussing Vision with organizations. This is a great question and it's also a really significant one to ask. Listen in today as Ray unpacks the question and explains how important it really is for creating a shared vision for the future.  Show Highlights: Ray explains just how important this key, organizational question really is. The more that people are able to share a common picture of themselves in the future, the more likely transformational change is to take place. Why individual agendas within an organization are likely to conflict with each other and cancel each other out.  Ray explains how an organization, or a group of people, can get a shared vision for the future. The results that can occur when people are able to rally a shared, common vision for the future, within an organization.  How Ray shared his Vision approach with the director of a library. Identifying the stakeholders who are to be part of your shared vision.  What Ray means by stakeholders. Ray has found that about eighty percent of what people come up with, as their vision for the future, is very similar. The way that Ray's Vision Process works with groups of five or six people. Ray is always surprised to find that people tend to come up with a similar vision for the future. One of the greatest sources of organizational energy is a shared vision. A shared vision becomes like a magnet, pulling you into the future. Why imagination plays so much into vision. Why so many adults find it difficult to use their imagination in a positive way. Some important aspects of vision, both within organizations and for people personally. Vision work starts with your history and your vision is a part of a story. Creating a vision is anchored in who you are at your core. Questions are really important for Strategic Futuring because they frame what you want to focus on, using your imagination. Many organizational leaders tend to confuse mission and vision. Why you have to go beyond five years with a vision. Links: The Genysys Group website: www.genysysgroup.com  Amy blogs and writes at www.theartofpoweringdown.com    

Sergeant Ray Athwal joins Chief Neil Dubord on this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break. Ray Athwal is 49, married for 23 years, and has two teenage boys. Professionally, he has spent 19 years with DBD. Ray enjoys spending his days motorcycling, socializing with friends and family, and accompanying his children to their hockey and lacrosse games.   On the fateful day of May 8th, 2016; mother’s day, his and his family’s lives were changed forever. His wife suffered a major heart attack that developed into heart failure, leading to many surgeries and a wait for a new heart. With her rare blood-type and the many ups and downs that come with waiting on any kind of transplant, their journey was not an easy one.   In this episode, Ray talks about the challenges they faced together as a family and how he helped support his wife, children, and himself in trying times. This is a story of perseverance, resiliency, family, support, hope, and love.   Key Takeaways: [:45] Ray talks about his motorcycling hobby and the recent trips he’s made. [2:18] Ray begins telling the story of the biggest challenge in his life thus far. [7:58] Ray continues his story, meeting up with his wife at the hospital and hearing about the full breadth of damage. [15:19] Recognizing her heart attack as heart failure, Ray’s wife began to get proper treatment. However, with her blood-type being very difficult to match, more struggles arose. [16:21] Ray speaks about what happened within his family once they found out she needed a heart transplant. [18:54] Waiting for a donor; Ray talks about home life, work, and how he managed his stress during this time. [21:17] Ray talks about how work was going at this time and how he felt supported. [22:36] Continuing his story, Ray explains their game plan and the recent development of a ventricular assist device being implanted in his wife’s heart. [23:47] Ray elaborates on the donor drive he started in support for his wife. [26:05] Chief Neil Dubord highlights important aspects and lessons from Ray’s journey. [27:27] Ray continues his story about the donor drive and the outcome of it. [28:18] Ray talks about the ups and downs of their journey and their experience with getting their hopes up with their first offer of a heart transplant. [30:48] About Ray’s wife finally receiving the heart she needed. [32:06] Post-transplant, Ray talks about the recovery stages of his wife receiving her heart. [34:58] Ray speaks about the current situation and how his wife is doing now. [36:08] How Ray managed to keep his spirits up and the spirits of his family up during this time. [37:36] Aaron Hill joins the podcast and gives some feedback on how Ray and his situations relate. [39:05] Ray’s final thoughts for today’s show. [39:41] Chief Neil Dubord highlights key takeaways from this week’s episode. [40:35] A few last-minute, hard-hitting questions for Ray: “What’s your favourite movie?” “...Favourite book?” and, “What’d you have for breakfast?”   Mentioned in this Episode: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Training Day (Film, 2001) Fear: Trump in the White House, by Bob Woodward A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, by James Comey   Looking for More Episodes? You can find more episodes of Bend Don’t Break on iTunes, Google Play, and most other major podcasting platforms.   Connect with the Delta Police Department: Follow the Delta Police on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit their website at DeltaPolice.ca.  

In this episode we talk about how Ray's model for organizational transformation has evolved over time. Ray sees himself as an explorer. This show is his “report back” about what he has learned about organizational transformation on the frontiers. Listen in today to find out about the history of how Ray went about discovering the elements and key aspects of the nature of the process of transformational change.  Today, on the show, Ray shares some teachings and some stories from the many years that he spent developing his model. We explore the difference between organizational transformation and organizational development. When Ray realized the fundamental difference he shifted his consulting practice to focusing on deep, long-term change. Listen in today as Ray explains. Show highlights: How Ray discovered the model that he uses in all of his work with Genysys clients for transformation. The nature of organizational change. The difference between efficiency and effectiveness. Ray explains his vision. Ray was asked at one point if vision-based change could also relate to corporations. Working with a Biotech firm that had lost its vision. Developing a vision for the future. Discovering other elements that also related to his vision. Working with a friend who was using an assessment that he developed, called 'The Job Person-Environment'. How a vision can drive long-range plans. Realizing that the place to begin the process was also where the opportunity for change lay. The importance of collaboration. Why transformational change differs from organizational effectiveness change. A quick summary of the eight elements of Ray's organizational model. There were initially only five elements to Ray's organizational model.  How a leadership development program that Ray was asked to develop for a bank became a clarifying process for him, in terms of kinds of leadership and change.  The three different kinds of leadership. Why transformational leadership is the most difficult kind of leadership. What generative leadership brings about in an organization. What makes up the sufficiency of catalytic, transformational and generative leadership. The time that it takes to transform an organization. A book that made a big impact on Ray- Deep Change by Robert Quinn. Ray has an assessment called The Readiness For Change. You can take the assessment and work together with him to increase your readiness for change for the process. Resources: The Genysys Group Change Readiness Assessment Books:  In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters Deep Change by Robert Quinn    

How do you have an active influence over your future?  Did you know that you really can play a part in creating the kind of future for yourself that you could previously only imagine?  Towards the end of last week's episode, Ray began talking about his concept of the Four Approaches to the Future, as it relates to transformation- both for individuals and for organizations. On this episode we focus on what we call the Four Approaches to the Future. This is a concept that Ray has used for year and has daily application for everyone. These are theoretical tools that have a practical application for every individual. Listen in today to find out how you can get unstuck and shift your approach to the future to one that you'd really prefer to have. The Four Approaches to the Future is a really powerful tool. It forms a framework for the way that you look at the world and for the way that you make choices and decisions in your life. We're really excited to be sharing this with you today because it can be used by individuals looking to transform and change their approach to life, and also by organizations, to help them to dig deep and think about the way that they intend to approach the future. Listen in today to find out all about The Four Approaches to the Future and how they can really help you to transform your life, or your organization.   Show Highlights: Ray gives an overview of The Four Approaches to the Future.  How the Four Approaches to the Future can help in dealing with change. Ray explains that the first approach is reactive, based on stimulus-response. A reactionary response is a very common way of dealing with change. The first approach may be the most important approach because its outcome is survival, but it has its limitations. The second approach, called the responsive approach, is similar to the first approach. The difference between the responsive and reactive approaches is a pause.  The importance of the quality of the pause that precedes a response. The third approach is the pro-active approach. The pro-active approach is anticipating the future before it arrives so that you will be ready to deal with it. The inventive approach is the fourth approach to the future. The fourth approach is based on the assumption that we can influence the future by envisioning it and then acting on what we envision. Looking at the percentage of your time that you give to each of the four responses, realizing that they all have value.  The proactive and the inventive approaches are both strategic in nature, whereas the reactive and the responsive approaches are operational. The cyclical nature of the process. How having a vision can start changing your reactions. The change takes place in our actions. How Ray makes use of The Four Approaches to the Future when working in an organizational context. Ray shares a few stories about how some organizations have used the four approaches to help them to initiate change. Links: You can find out more about the work Ray does at www.thegenysysgroup.com You can find Amy at www.theartofpoweringdown.com Our online course for Strategic Futuring will be released soon!

Ray Lampe "Dr. BBQ" - Big Green Egg - @DrBBQ - Del Mar, CA Podcast recorded live at the Turf & Surf BBQ State Competition in Del Mar, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary “Dr. BBQ” Ray Lampe entered his first competition in 1982 and has spent the last 15 years learning different barbecue styles and competing in cookouts to hone his craft. One of the worlds most prime professional pitmasters, Ray quit his family trucking business after 25 years to become a full-time pitmaster. Ray is opening his first restaurant “Dr. BBQ’s” with partners Suzanne and Roger Perry to bring new American BBQ to the St. Petersburg Edge District with a dynamic full service restaurant. As KCBS member #943 Ray shares the obstacles of growing the barbecue movement and entering competitions before the internet. Choosing a path based on experience: How Ray has been able to adapt to the changes in barbecue. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Dr. BBQ’s Restaurant Dr. BBQ on Kevin’s BBQ Joints Mentions US Foods Big Green Egg Santa Monica Seafood Pepsi Del Mar Thoroughbred Club NEXGEN Building Group Weekly Social Shout Out: @hotsaucesnmore Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I’ve been the company spokeschef for 15 years. That’s unheard of. I basically invented the job” {3:11} - Ray Lampe “You go through life and you come to a lot of forks in the road and you use your best judgement to make those decisions and you hope they’re a good ones.” {12:27} - Ray Lampe “Barbecue is growing but it’s something our ancestors did. It’s fire, wood and cooking.” {22:43} - Derek Marso “I’ve been around forever and I know the real stuff. At the end of the day, one of my many jobs is barbecue historian- I really lived all this.” {35:53} - Ray Lampe “It’s your passion, I believe you. But you also need $100,000 and you have to work your ass off. If you don’t have those two things it doesn’t matter how much you like it.” {46:05} - Ray Lampe Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship #BETonBBQ Sunday, August 19, 2018 Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Facebook Event Page Request our Sponsorship Deck: BETonBBQ@calicomfortbbq.com 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com BBQ Pits & Grills used at Cali Comfort BBQ & Valley Farm Market Ole Hickory Pits Big Green Egg Grill Grates Weber Grills BBQ Pits by Klose Restaurant Operations Resources: Restaurant Solutions Inc. - Focus on Food. Not Finances Workpop - Hospitality Hiring Software Your Team Will Love RestaurantOwner.com - Helping independent restaurant owners build successful businesses HotSchedules - Simple Employee Scheduling, Communication & Forecasting

This week I sat down with Ray Dalton, a Grammy nominated recording artist and songwriter, who shares with us how went from singing in a local gospel choir to hook-writing and world touring with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ as the feature on “Can’t Hold Us” a platinum selling song. He shares with us how he found his own voice as an artist through his creative process, habits and what’s next for his career. You won’t want to miss this one.15:00 Ray shares a bit about his creative process.21:06 Ray tells us his some of his creative habits.25:40 How Ray gets inspiration from some of his favorite athletes.51:00 What’s next for Ray.Support The ShowLeave a Review oniTunesStitcherGoogle PlaySpotifyFind more about Ray at raydalton.comFollow Ray on TwitterFollow Ray on InstagramListen to Ray on SpotifyListen to Ray on YoutubeWatch the Official Video for If You FallIMPOSSIBLE GEAR - http://impossiblegear.com - Save 10% with promo code: PODCASTIMPOSSIBLE NetworkIMPOSSIBLE HQ (blog)IMPOSSIBLE Gear (apparel)IMPOSSIBLE Podcast (podcast)Impossible.org (philanthropy)MoveWell App - Your personal mobility coach.Get stronger, recover faster, and feel better in less than 15 minutes/day.Free to download => MoveWellApp.com/DownloadGet Updates on Social MediaIMPOSSIBLE@IMPOSSIBLEHQ on Instagram@IMPOSSIBLEHQ on TwitterIMPOSSIBLE HQ on FacebookJOEL RUNYON@JoelRunyon on Twitter@JoelRunyon on Instagram

This week, Marcus sits down with Ray Jaramis, award winner and financial adviser extraordinaire. Ray guides us through the world of parental help. How parents can give their kids a head-start in the property market, where they could get unstuck, and tips and tricks to make it a smooth transaction for everyone involved. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:   How parents are helping more and more with their childrens’ property purchases; Price to income in Sydney on the world scale; How Ray became interested in financial advice; Why accountability for personal finance is important; Gifting funds to your kids; Testing out monthly repayments prior to purchase; How a parent to child loan could work as well; Thinking about longer term and family commitments rather than the immediate future; How a gift is treated by Centrelink for the age pension; What happens if your kids split up; And Why professional advice is important   LINKS OR ARTICLES WE MENTIONED:   XY Adviser Treysta Wealth     SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker Ray Jaramis - @rjfinlife   ASK US ANYTHING!   Have a money question you want us to answer? ask@sydneypropertyinsider.com.au   FOLLOW US: Facebook   ENJOY THE SHOW? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe viaiTunes. If you like it, please leave a review! Or, find us on the podcast app of your choice, such as Spotify

From A Lucrative Job To Professional Trader And Fund Manager In episode 135 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, I sit down in Hong Kong with professional trader, fund manager, author, and educator Ray Barros. A lawyer by profession and training, Ray gave up his lucrative law practice in the 1980s to focus on his first love – trading. His initial attempts at trading failed miserably and he suffered heavy losses. But, after making all the mistakes in a trader’s manual and then some, Ray finally hit on a trading approach that gives him the market edge. This approach has proven effective in both trending and congested markets, allowing him to trade profitably and consistently. Thereafter, he was highly sought after by major banks to manage their funds. At the same time, he was also very much sought after as a trainer to train other institutional traders based on the strategies and techniques he developed. In the early 1990s, he became an outsourced FX Trader and this gave him the flexibility to focus his next great passion – teaching. Topics Covered In This Episode A quick introdton about Ray Barros 0:22 How Ray Barros first got involved in trading 1:05 How Ray recovered from blowing up an account 2:40 The best way to improve in trading & learn what the market does 4:21 How to create a proper trading plan 5:45 How Ray Barros started to manage funds 8:00 What Ray thinks of a $100,000 account (and up) 9:30 How to get capital to trade (when you're profitable) 11:10 How to know if a fund is a scam or not 12:23 Chris asks: do you need to show a track record to investors?13:47 Should you keep your losing period on your track record 15:52 How Ray Barros handles drawdowns (BIG lesson!) 17:13 How Ray managed to keep his investors over time 19:00 Kimo asks: what's your approach to the market? 23:00 Taking partial profits or moving stops with discretion 25:38 How Ray manages professional trading & running a fund 29:35 What timeframe Ray Barros focuses on and when 31:15 How to scale up your trade size 33:12 How much to risk per trade (rule of thumb) 34:20 How to build up your account size 35:20 Why Ray Barros applies the same process to all markets 37:50 Advice to start in discretionary trading 38:27 Ray's maximum drawdown rule 39:50 What traders do wrong these days 41:00 Why trading is the hardest job in the world 42:50 Why Ray Barros meditates 46:34 Resources Mentioned Trade Journaling: Edgewonk Book: The Nature Of Trends (by Ray Barros) DesireToTRADE Top Resources Desire To TRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist (free checklist!) One-Page Trading Plan (free template!) DesireToTRADE Academy (exclusive training program) How To Find Ray Barros? Trading Success Twitter What is one thing you are going to implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

With all the focus on social media currently, creating a referral network has almost become a lost art. So today I am super excited to introduce you to Ray Anderson, an expert in organizational development who I met years ago, through networking with some business associates at an event. He has years of experience working with sales teams, so what he has to share today is going to be really valuable. Listen in as Ray shares what he has learned over the years about getting the very best out of people and developing really strong teams.  Ray has been developing small business leaders and helping them to “get their people right” in order to “get their business right” for the last thirty years. He founded Anderson Business Coaching (ABC) in 1993 around the concept of a no collar workforce by taking your best blue-collar worker and teaching them the white collar fundamentals of good business and unleashing their potential for benefit for themselves and for the organization that they serve. Although this concept sounds simple, Ray quickly found that implementing it is not and today, more than ever, businesses are starved for resources and people are doing multiple jobs, often performing poorly and not using their strengths.  Ray runs a program called Good Heart Leadership and he has five simple principles that he teaches in the no collar transformation. Today, he explains what these principles are and he also talks about how to engage with people authentically and in a way that actually makes them want to reciprocate. Listen in now, to find out what Ray has to share with you.    Show Highlights:   Selling can be difficult, but it ties in directly with one's attitude. Ray gives some tips about how he developed his referral network and how it actually started sending business his way. Talking to people in a way that's meaningful, in order to get their business. People really respond to authenticity within others. Using events to meet your best business contacts. Talking to people in a way that actually makes them want to reciprocate. Some advice on the best ways (and places) to network. Some tips for asking for referrals in the best way possible. How Ray got clear enough to find his niche. What motivated Ray to develop the confidence to really grow his business and help people. Ray shares the top two strategies that he used to first double his sales. Ray shares what he has learned over the years about bringing out the best in people. Ray shares his five simple principles to the no collar transformation that he teaches. Ray's advice for the people who may be struggling with their businesses.   Resources:  Ray is offering you an opportunity to do his DISC Profile to help you understand your strengths. You can call him on 951-634-6714 to find out more.   Ray's email: ray@andersonbusinesscaoching.com   Ray's website: www.andersonbusinesscoaching.com           

The Tim Macy Show – Episode 2   Guest: Ray Ellen   Ray Ellen has been working in real estate since 2006 when he starting working as a marketer for a local real estate company. After becoming a licensed real estate agent in 2007, Ray had an incredibly successful start before the 2008 financial crisis. Moving back to Arkansas in 2013, Ray created the Ray Ellen Group and gradually built up sales, becoming one of the top real estate agents in the area, both in sales volume and client satisfaction.   Ray talks about the power of video and the importance of creating content for social media channels. Ray created his first video using his iPhone and had to get over the uncomfortableness of being seen on screen. Many videos later, Ray not only creates videos to promote his listings but also has his Housing Data Dumps series about the housing market in different areas and Home Sweet Arkansas videos which highlight great things in Arkansas.   How Ray got started in real estate (01:36) The team that Ray has built up (04:42) How working in restaurants has helped Ray in the real estate business (05:28) What Ray's part of Arkansas is like (07:48) How Ray started to use video to sell houses (11:30) How to create a good listing video (14:10) How interviews can work in a listing video (17:13) When lifestyle videos are worth doing (18:28) The tools Ray uses to make videos (19:07) Different things that can be communicated, about houses, through video (20:57) Is it possible to market something else through listing videos (or vice versa) (22:03) Do videos sell houses or just get more listings? (24:51) How the analytics from video can give you information about buyers (26:48) Tips Ray has from the Curaytor Conference (29:37) How Ray overcomes writer's block (30:30) How does Ray use blogs, twitter, instagram and facebook? (32:12) What would Ray spend on a listing to sell a listing (35:08) How do you find the right video guy for a reasonable price? (37:31) The format of Ray's videos (41:22) Should the focus of videos be on quality or quantity? (42:20) The future of real estate agents (49:15)   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RayEllenGroup/ Ray's website: http://www.rayellen.com/ Ray Ellen Group website: http://rayellengroup.com Home Sweet Arkansas: https://www.facebook.com/homesweetarkansas/   Things mentioned: Sony A7s II - https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-7sm2 Final Cut Pro - https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ Storycubes - https://www.storycubes.com/shop/rory-s-story-cubes Curaytor Conference - https://www.curaytor.com/blog/Curaytor-Excellence-riding-into-Austin/

Have you ever thought that writing a book is the same as copywriting or writing a sales letter? Copywriter and bestselling author Ray Edwards believes just that. On today’s show, Ray shares his PASTOR framework that he uses for writing sales letters and how he expanded it to write his first book. He also shares his morning routine, the tools he uses, and a secret tip to never run out of topics to write about. Ray Edwards is a communication strategist, copywriter, bestselling speaker, host of a top iTunes business podcast, and bestselling author. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies and with some of the most powerful voices in leadership and business today. His clients include Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and many more. He has been featured on top publications like Forbes, Social Media Examiner, and Entrepreneur. This is a great episode where we talk about content creation, writing words that sell, and more.   You can find Ray here: Ray Edwards Website Books by Ray Edwards The Ray Edwards Show Ray Edwards on LinkedIn @RayEdwards on Twitter   Show Notes [01:38] How Ray has always enjoyed writing, and how it occurred to him that he could make a living writing. [02:13] He had always dreamed of writing books. [02:35] Ray was interested in the artist part of writing, but not the starving part. He knew that he could sell and write. [03:11] The reason for Ray's first book was to write down the answers to the questions he is continually asked. [04:01] We are always looking for a fresh new voice. If you don't put your message out there, no one will hear you. [04:54] Ray has made millions of dollars indirectly off of his book. [05:33] Ray has an organized process for studying and reading and then puts it into an outline. Then he puts it together and reaches a conclusion. [06:18] A book is selling a group of ideas and practices. [06:36] Copywriters need to write the way they speak. James Patterson breaks all of the writing rules. [07:28] What's the idea, conclusion, and the path to get there. [07:47] The pastor framework. A shepherd takes care of the flock. With a pastor framework you are being a shepherd with your customers and have their best interest at heart. This takes the negative out of selling. [08:56] Person, problem, and pain. You need to understand these things when writing. [10:02] Amplify. Amplify the pain or aspiration. [11:31] Story, struggle, solution and system. Tell your story, struggle, solution, and system. [12:22] Testimony and transformation. Share other people's stories about how they used your solution. [13:11] Offer this is what I have to sell you and how much it costs. 20% of time talking about deliverables. [14:13] Request a response or ask for the sale. This is the Pastor framework: person, amplify, story, testimony, offer, and request. [16:02] Writing a book is like a fractal with the same structure. Every chapter stands on its own. [17:34] Blinding flash of the obvious. How Ray's sales copy framework was also great for writing a book. [19:49] How Ray stays fresh and keep the content coming. Read a lot and write a lot. [21:26] How a paid mastermind is a lot of work, but it is a great way to get ideas. [22:03] How Ray has a file of titles in Evernote that will be posts or book chapters or other content. [22:43] Ray is always reading two books at a time. The bible, then something spiritual and nonfiction. Then he journals about what he has read. He also has a writing time set aside each day and he scrolls through his titles and finds something to write about. [25:34] Ray can dictate about 125 words a minute and then send it off to Rev and then have it edited. [26:33] It depends on Ray's mood whether he dictates or types his writing. The important part is getting the first draft out when writing a book. [27:20] On big projects he maps stuff out and then dictates word for word. [28:10] We are in an age that it is so easy to dictate, we don't have to long-form write. [31:00] After fast dictation get your transcript back and go through it. Then send it to an editor who makes it correct then fix that and make it a little less correct. [33:17] The paradigm shift of creating fast manuscripts through dictation. [34:47] Having titles of books and chapter titles that read like a headline. Selling your book with the first chapter of the book. Create something visceral that grabs people. Sell people in the first sentences of the chapter. [38:26] Stop thinking and start writing. Just do it. All you need is you and a message. [39:32] If you want to be a writer, you would be a writer.   Links and Resources: self-publishingschool.com Spsfreetraining.com James Patterson Tim Ferris On Writing Texture App Evernote Day One Rev Dragon Naturally Speaking James Malinchak Big Money Speaker Boot Camp Decisive Ray Edwards Website Books by Ray Edwards The Ray Edwards Show Ray Edwards on LinkedIn @RayEdwards on Twitter

Today’s episode of Just the Tips offers something a little different—what some might call a ground-floor opportunity. All you have to do is bring along five of your friends and you’ll get the deal of a lifetime. Just kidding! Actually, Dean and I talk with Ray Higdon, a pioneer in network marketing who is actually fighting against that stereotype, and the questionable practices that led to it. Ray is one of the most genuine network marketers you’ll ever meet, and he’s teaching people how to do it the right way. It’s completely changed my view of the business, and you’re going to want to hear what he has to say. Network marketing: A gateway business Ray told us about how he was first approached to get in on network marketing, and he was skeptical for all of the reasons you may initially be skeptical about it. But as Ray says, it’s possible to do it without charisma and persuasion, it’s about giving people the right tools to get the job done. Dean confessed during the episode that he tried his hand at network marketing, and it brought up an important point from Ray: Often network marketing is a gateway business for people. In fact, I told Ray about an Uber ride I took in New York, where the driver had just gotten started in network marketing, and when I mentioned Ray’s name, he nearly crashed the car. So even if you’re not in the network marketing world, you’re going to want to hear Ray’s thoughts on sales, closing and more. Invest, Learn, Teach Ray is a king of closing. So we had to ask him, even if someone isn’t getting into network marketing, what can they learn from the business and apply it to their own. Ray talks about the importance of “posture”—believing in what you’re doing and doing it, no matter what anyone else says. Don’t waste time on the skeptics. He also talks about the ins and outs of blogging and free content (he’s published more than 3,000 blog posts since 2009). Ray has a great concept called Invest, Learn, Teach (ILT). And that means that you dive into the world of whatever you’re selling, learn what you can, and then turn around and teach it to others through blog posts, live videos, etc. He has this down to a science, and you’ll want to hear how he does it. Be so good they can’t ignore you Ray talks about his first successful info-product, The 3-Minute Expert, and how that really came from two different quotes. The first is from Steve Martin, who said “Be so good they can’t ignore you,” and Jason Fried, who said “Outteach your competition.” Those two quotes drive everything they do in marketing, says Ray. There’s nothing more essential than setting yourself up as an authority. And as Ray said, if you focus on teaching, your network will grow. He told an incredible story of selling a product to a woman at a discounted price because she was short on cash, and then she eventually turned that around for him into something like $200,000 in sales. Don’t listen to anyone who says generosity doesn’t pay off. Learn from the best (about the worst) I asked Ray to give me the worst network marketing pitch he’s ever heard, and he had a hard time coming up with one. Not because he hasn’t heard them, but because there have been so many. Some red flags: If you hear someone say “all you have to do,” run for the hills. Ray says he tells his people to never use the word “easy,” because there’s nothing easy about it. But, if you’re interested in passive income and willing to put in the work to get there, Ray is the man to put you on that path. Outline of This Episode [3:54] How Ray got started in network marketing [8:18] Why network marketing is a gateway business [13:11] Establish your posture [19:48] The two quotes that drive everything for Ray [32:02] The worst network marketing pitch Ray has ever heard [21:13] What makes a message authentic? [24:13] Examples of companies being authentic Resources & People Mentioned Ray Higdon Rank Makers Music for “Just The Tips” is titled, “Happy Happy Game Show” by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License Connect With James and Dean James P. Friel: AutoPilot Entrepreneur Program: www.jamespfriel.com/autopilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autopilotentrepreneur Site: www.jamespfriel.com Dean Holland: Blog: www.DeanHolland.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DeanHollandHQ Digital Business Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigitalBusinessEntrepreneurs/  

Ray Dalio (@raydalio) grew up a middle-class kid from Long Island. He started his investment company Bridgewater Associates out of a two-bedroom apartment at age 26, and it now has roughly $160 billion in assets under management. Over 42 years, he has built Bridgewater into what Fortune considers the fifth most important private company in the U.S. Along the way, Dalio became one the 100 most influential people in the world (according to Time) and one of the 100 wealthiest people in the world (according to Forbes). Because of his unique investment principles that have changed industries, aiCIO Magazine called him "the Steve Jobs of investing." Ray believes his success is the result of principles he's learned, codified, and applied to his life and business. Those principles are detailed in his new book Principles: Life and Work. In this interview, we cover a lot, including: How Ray thinks about investment decisions, how he thinks about correlation, etc. The three books he would give to every graduating high school or college senior How he might assess cryptocurrency And much, much more... Enjoy! This podcast is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. I reached out to these Finnish entrepreneurs after a very talented acrobat introduced me to one of their products, which blew my mind (in the best way possible). It is mushroom coffee featuring chaga. It tastes like coffee, but there are only 40 milligrams of caffeine, so it has less than half of what you would find in a regular cup of coffee. I do not get any jitters, acid reflux, or any type of stomach burn. It put me on fire for an entire day, and I only had half of the packet. People are always asking me what I use for cognitive enhancement right now -- this is the answer. You can try it right now by going to foursigmatic.com/tim and using the code Tim to get 20 percent off your first order. If you are in the experimental mindset, I do not think you'll be disappointed. This podcast is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, "If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?" My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. As a listener of The Tim Ferriss Show, you'll get 30 percent off your first order at AthleticGreens.com/Tim. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 202, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 8: JJ Wants to Ask Claire Out; How Kenneth & Jimmy want to help vs.. how Maya makes them "help"; How Ray helps in the end; Ray … Continue reading SCP202: Speechless S1 E08: R-A-Y-C–RAY-CATION Commentary The post SCP202: Speechless S1 E08: R-A-Y-C--RAY-CATION Commentary first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Meet Ray Maker (pictured above). Via his website "", and his , Ray single-handedly tests, reviews and reports on nearly every self-quantification device that hits the market, including the latest devices from established players like Garmin and Polar, along with new companies like Strava, Zwift, Stages Cycling, 4iiii, and other brands that attract the attention of both the tech world, the bike market, the triathlon industry and beyond - often testing prototypes months before a product is brought to market. Ray often operates beneath the radar of the traditional, brick-and-mortar, ink-on-paper side of the bike world, but shockingly, his site, which he runs entirely by himself, is the sixth most popular bicycling website on the planet. He's even been listed in Runner's World as one of "The 50 Most Influential People In Running". Ray is an avid triathlete and runner, and despite operating DC Rainmaker still works full-time in the IT industry, in a position that requires him to travel the world constantly. He's an American, but now lives in Paris, France, with his wife. His far-flung trips are part of the appeal of his website, as he reports not just on technology, but also on his adventures running, biking and swimming around the globe. A true fitness geek, Ray puts the gadgets he tests through rigorous evaluations, reporting on the nitty gritty details, flaws, benefits, pros, cons, and even delivers the first-hand reports on the latest firmware updates for various devices. He does things like mount multiple power meters on his bike, or wears several heart monitors at once, and often delivers intricate multi-thousand word reports and reviews on every device he tests. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Ray's crazy story of testing the ... -How Ray makes money on his website by reviewing devices... -The coolest piece of self-quantification technology Ray has ever used... -Ray's most recommended piece of technology... -How much of racing and training technology is just the 'same ol', vs. truly groundbreaking technology... -What a device must do to break the mold and fit into that ground-breaking category... -How Ray keeps from being "biased" by products he receives and reviews... -What Ray uses to track sleep... -The effects of alcohol on training... -Ray's thoughts on the of bluetooth, wireless and wifi devices? -Whether Ray just "unplugs" and go by feel... -Ray's #1 recommended vacation and must-see spot for active people or athletes... -What Ray thinks is the next biggest trend in athlete quantification... Resources from this episode: - - - - - - - - Do you have questions, comments or feedback for DC Rainmaker or I? Leave your thoughts at  and one of us will reply!

Ray has 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.  He has worked in various segments, most recently in Payer Relations and Specialty Pharmacy.  He has participated in the development of Payer and Specialty marketing plans for a Pharmaceutical manufacturer as well as for a Network Management company. Currently, Ray is with Armada Health Care, who recently released its new Specialty Workflow program, ArmadaONE. ArmadaONE is an integrated web-based software platform that optimizes specialty pharmacy operations, prescription workflow and overall patient management. Armada has developed this new platform to seamlessly integrate with pharmacy dispensing systems and workflows used by specialty pharmacies across the country. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Suite 300, Florham Park, NJ 07932Phone: 973-564-8004Fax: 973-564-8010Cell: 520-904-3845Email: raymond.rede@armadahealthcare.comWebsites: www.armadahealthcare.comwww.armadasummit.com 00:00 Ray discusses the Armada Summit and attending “Armada 15”.01:00 How Ray defines “Specialty Pharmacy”.02:00 How the patient experience is the primary distinction between a speciality pharmacy and a retail pharmacy.03:30 Ray explains Armada Healthcare and the history behind the company.04:30 The various companies that participate in the Armada program across the nation.07:00 How Armada is a Group Purchasing Organization with a twist, and the services it offers its clients.11:00 How Armada's relationship with 700+ speciality pharmacies allows it to find the right pharmacy for all of its clients.12:00 Ray talks Biosimilars and how these drugs fit into the pharmaceutical world.15:00 The concerns around Biosimilars and the possibility of “Branded Biosimilars.”17:00 Ray's advice for pharma manufacturers, particularly around Biosimilars.20:00 Ray discusses Infusion clinics and moving reimbursement from the medical side to the pharmacy side of healthcare.23:00 How reducing price points can become an issue for providers.26:00 The evolution of infusions, reimbursement, infusion clinics, and specialty pharmacies.30:30 The percentage of speciality pharmacy that is location-based vs. mail-order, and what a speciality pharmacy really looks like in modern healthcare.31:00 How communication for mail-order brands really works.35:30 You can find out more about Armada at their website, on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, or at the next Armada Summit, “Armada 16”.

AUDIO INDEX :49 How Ray went from playing piano at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor to becoming a Main Street pianist at Disneyland, the position ends 6:13 Returning to Disneyland for the Happy 25 Anniversary Disneyland character show at Carnation Plaza Gardens 9:00 Becoming a bass drummer for the Disneyland Band, coaxed to play a practical joke … Continue reading Interview: Ray Templin (Performing with the Disneyland Band and other Disney music groups) →

AUDIO INDEX :56 How Ray became the voices for Disneyland’s Fantasyland attractions including Stromboli and the Coachman in Pinocchio, the Circus Ringmaster in the Casey Jr. Circus Train 3:00 Working with actor Candy Candido for the Fantasyland rides 5:53 Voices for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey in Disneyland and the preparation for it, voices in Mr. Toad’s … Continue reading Interview: Ray Templin (Providing voices for Fantasyland attractions in Disneyland) →

Ray Galizene was an english physicist and now a known fashion photograher, Ray talks about his career path in the world of fashion and how the profession has evolved in this interesting and fun filled interview. Please hit subscribe and enter in a review to enter in the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - How Ray transitioned from being a physicist to a known fashion photographer. - Working at Kenzo and Hermes as their in house photographer. - Scarf styling. - Photo shoot management today. - The changing role of the photographer today. - Trends in fashion photography. - Video photography. - Guerilla photography. -How to stand out in a crowded marketplace as a photographer. -Print vs. Digital photography. - The future of fashion photography. Enjoy Jill