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In this episode, I speak about the enduring power and benefits of audio-first content creation, specifically podcasting. Even as the media landscape continues to evolve, I firmly believe that audio podcasting remains a highly valuable and underutilized strategy for building your message, business, and influence. I share my own extensive experience in the podcasting world, having launched over 50 of my own shows and published more than 4,800 episodes over the past 19 years. I also reflect on my role as the "Podcast Answer Man," helping over 40,000 people successfully launch their own audio podcasts. Throughout the episode, I highlight the 6 key benefits that audio podcasting offers, which include: A smaller "haystack" for content discovery compared to other platforms The ubiquity of smartphones and the convenience of audio consumption The captive audience that audio content can command The ease of connecting with experts and mentors The ability to build rapport and trust over time, even while you sleep The greater influence that comes from dedicated, binge-listening audiences I also address the impact of platforms like Clubhouse and short-form video, acknowledging the shifts in attention, but emphasizing the enduring value of consistent, high-quality audio content. Ultimately, I make a strong case for the power of audio-first content creation and encourage listeners to consider implementing this strategy as a means of elevating their message and business. I invite you to reach out to me directly if you're interested in exploring opportunities to work together on your entrepreneurial journey. My email address is Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com

In this episode, I share an insightful response to a question presented in a recent session of my Next Level Coaching program. A participant asked for advice on how to handle it when others don't understand, and perhaps even question or doubt the unique vision you have for your business or entrepreneurial ventures. I open up about my own experience with my mastermind group questioning my decision to leave Podcast Answer Man behind and pursue my current coaching and mindset work. I emphasize the importance of being your own number one cheerleader, and how seeking encouragement within yourself through journaling, prayer, and meditation is crucial. I also discuss the role of a supportive spouse, if married, and the value of having a peer group that believes in you, even if they provide constructive feedback. Navigating the motivations behind others' doubts is key - some may fear your success or feel threatened by your ambition. Ultimately, I share that if you can't be talked out of your vision, even by your closest advisors, it's a testament to how vital that vision is for your future. Your number one cheerleader must be you. Takeaways and Action Items: Consider others' feedback carefully, evaluating it for new perspectives and potential pitfalls you might have overlooked. If, after reflection, you still believe your vision is worth the inherent risks, others' skepticism will likely strengthen your commitment to your desired outcome. You must be your own best cheerleader and source of encouragement. If married, foster a supportive partnership with your spouse. Surround yourself with a peer group that believes in you and your vision. Understand the motivations behind others' doubts and feedback. An unbelievable offer related to the Next Level Coaching Program If you're on an entrepreneurial journey and looking to take it to the next level, I want to hear from you. Email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com and share a short (3 paragraph or less) summary of where you're at. I have an unbelievable offer for my Next Level Coaching program that I believe could be a game-changer for your business. Don't miss out on this opportunity - reach out today!

In this episode, I share an insightful response to a question presented in a recent session of my Next Level Coaching program. A participant asked for advice on how to handle it when others don't understand, and perhaps even question or doubt the unique vision you have for your business or entrepreneurial ventures. I open up about my own experience with my mastermind group questioning my decision to leave Podcast Answer Man behind and pursue my current coaching and mindset work. I emphasize the importance of being your own number one cheerleader, and how seeking encouragement within yourself through journaling, prayer, and meditation is crucial. I also discuss the role of a supportive spouse, if married, and the value of having a peer group that believes in you, even if they provide constructive feedback. Navigating the motivations behind others' doubts is key - some may fear your success or feel threatened by your ambition. Ultimately, I share that if you can't be talked out of your vision, even by your closest advisors, it's a testament to how vital that vision is for your future. Your number one cheerleader must be you. Takeaways and Action Items: Consider others' feedback carefully, evaluating it for new perspectives and potential pitfalls you might have overlooked. If, after reflection, you still believe your vision is worth the inherent risks, others' skepticism will likely strengthen your commitment to your desired outcome. You must be your own best cheerleader and source of encouragement. If married, foster a supportive partnership with your spouse. Surround yourself with a peer group that believes in you and your vision. Understand the motivations behind others' doubts and feedback. An unbelievable offer related to the Next Level Coaching Program If you're on an entrepreneurial journey and looking to take it to the next level, I want to hear from you. Email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com and share a short (3 paragraph or less) summary of where you're at. I have an unbelievable offer for my Next Level Coaching program that I believe could be a game-changer for your business. Don't miss out on this opportunity - reach out today!

In this episode, I share an insightful response to a question presented in a recent session of my Next Level Coaching program. A participant asked for advice on how to handle it when others don't understand, and perhaps even question or doubt the unique vision you have for your business or entrepreneurial ventures. I open up about my own experience with my mastermind group questioning my decision to leave Podcast Answer Man behind and pursue my current coaching and mindset work. I emphasize the importance of being your own number one cheerleader, and how seeking encouragement within yourself through journaling, prayer, and meditation is crucial. I also discuss the role of a supportive spouse, if married, and the value of having a peer group that believes in you, even if they provide constructive feedback. Navigating the motivations behind others' doubts is key - some may fear your success or feel threatened by your ambition. Ultimately, I share that if you can't be talked out of your vision, even by your closest advisors, it's a testament to how vital that vision is for your future. Your number one cheerleader must be you. Takeaways and Action Items: Consider others' feedback carefully, evaluating it for new perspectives and potential pitfalls you might have overlooked. If, after reflection, you still believe your vision is worth the inherent risks, others' skepticism will likely strengthen your commitment to your desired outcome. You must be your own best cheerleader and source of encouragement. If married, foster a supportive partnership with your spouse. Surround yourself with a peer group that believes in you and your vision. Understand the motivations behind others' doubts and feedback. An unbelievable offer related to the Next Level Coaching Program If you're on an entrepreneurial journey and looking to take it to the next level, I want to hear from you. Email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com and share a short (3 paragraph or less) summary of where you're at. I have an unbelievable offer for my Next Level Coaching program that I believe could be a game-changer for your business. Don't miss out on this opportunity - reach out today!

Discover how Cliff Ravenscraft, the former "Podcast Answer Man," shifted gears from technical podcast coaching to empowering others through mindset mastery. Get a glimpse into his journey of self-discovery and business transformation that has inspired thousands worldwide.

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I wanted to share how I used ChatGPT's new voice functionality to interview me for an episode of my main podcast, The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. I simply felt that this topic might be insightful and inspirational in your podcasting efforts. Since I simply included the entire episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I'm simply going to copy and paste the show notes from that episode below: In this episode of The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, I delve deep into my personal journey with reading. I recall a time when the mere thought of picking up a book was enough to make me groan in protest. But oh, how times have changed! Dive in with me as I recount my transformation from a reluctant reader to someone who now revels in the world of books. Key Takeaways: My Aversion to Reading: The roots of my reading aversion can be traced back to my elementary, high school and college days. Books assigned were often not aligned with my personal interests. But was that the only reason? A Turnaround in 2009: It was the book 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller that reignited my love for reading. Learn how it changed my perspectives on work and income. Embracing the Digital Age: The convenience of e-books and audio books transformed my reading habits. I share how the Kindle app and Audible app on my iPhone shifted my approach to books and allowed me to read more frequently and in more places. Tackling Multiple Books: Today, I'm currently juggling more than 70 books at once! I discuss my technique for managing multiple reads and how not feeling obligated to finish each one has given me a newfound sense of freedom. Book Organization Tips: From the power of Kindle samples to creating book collections, I provide some of my personal tips and insights that have enhanced my reading experience. An Interview Twist: In a special segment, I'm interviewed by none other than ChatGPT from OpenAI. Dive into a unique experience as I answer questions crafted to pull out the essence of my reading journey. I hope my journey inspires you to look at reading in a new light, to find joy in the pages of a book, and to embrace the knowledge and experiences they offer without any reservations. Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, please drop me an email at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com. I'd love to hear from you!

FOCUS ON THE CHALLENGE What is your biggest challenge right now? When coaches come to me for help, they aren't looking for coaching. They are looking for solutions to their biggest challenge. If you want to succeed, don't try to solve all of your problems. Focus on your next most important challenge. Stay focused until you reach success. Distraction is the enemy of our success. How many courses and books have your started but never finished? At that time, you had a challenge you were trying to overcome. Did the challenge just go away? Or, did you get distracted by the next big thing. LOSING CLIENTS A year ago, my business hit a plateau. I wasn't gaining clients as fast as I wanted. Things really slowed. My business expenses hadn't slowed down. And my revenue wasn't growing. One day I was on a call with a long time client. She was my most tenured client at the time. We had been together for quite some time. It was time to renew our agreement, and she dropped the bomb on me. On that call, she let me know she was doubling down on her business coach and did not want to renew with me. She said she appreciated all we've accomplished, but it was time to try something new. Now, most all business relationships come to an end at some point. In sports, players get traded, cut or retire. In business, leaders leave for other opportunities, get fired for sub-par performance, or leave due to life changes. Things come to an end and this was no different. But it felt different. I was getting comfortable with our relationship, but she needed more focus. Suddenly, I lost an important stream of revenue. And my business wasn't growing. More importantly, I wasn't growing. I wasn't doing anything to intentionally grow my business. GETTING CLIENTS It suddenly hit me that my clients was trimming back to gain focus. She had an important challenge she needed to solve, and focus would help her get there. When I evaluated my situation, I realized I too was following (and paying) three different experts. They each had a different strategy to achieve a different result. That's when I decided landing more clients was my number one priority. So, I decided to not renew one of my coaches. The second mentor was trimmed back tremendously. I remained involved in the group, but not to the level I had been. And, I doubled down on the one coach that had the clearest path to helping me land more clients. That was a year ago. In Q4 of 2022, I had my best quarter ever. More clients. Increased revenue. Incredible momentum. That is the power of focus on your most important challenge. Are you ready to overcome your challenge? First, identify your most important challenge that needs to be solved today. Next, find the one person or resource that can help you overcome that challenge. Finally, focus on that one challenge until you overcome it. Don't waiver. Eliminate all other distractions. Be diligent until you succeed. Coaches recently shared with me their most pressing challenge. Let's give you a few examples of how to overcome your challenge. LONG CONTENT My biggest challenge is setting time to prepare long term content, which I am working on, but not efficiently. Janie Take time to create a process. Each quarter, I create a content calendar. This calendar maps out the topics over the next 13 weeks. By laying out the topics, I have a roadmap to see how each topic connects to the next and supports the long-term strategy. Next, I create a rough outline for each of the 13 topics. This process takes a few hours. Block out the time once a quarter and your content creation will be much easier. Now that I have the outlines, I just need to create the episodes. And I repurpose the content. Define all of the steps that need to be completed to create your episode each week. You already have the outline. Now you simply need to perform. These steps will include equipment set up, recording, editing, exporting and publishing. Finally, schedule it. What gets scheduled gets done. You don't have to do all of the steps at the same time. In fact, it's wise to split them up. Recording and performing require a different part of the brain than editing and posting. There are times of the day when you are better at performing with high energy. And there are other times of the day when you are more focused for the detailed work of editing and posting. Do the work when you're in your zone of genius for each. The most important part is scheduling. Put it on your calendar and honor it. GETTING SALES My biggest challenge in my author business right now is getting sales for my already published books and also launching myself as a Speaker. Regards, Creg Which is most important? I would think being a speaker would lead to more book sales. Many coaches spread themselves too thin. My radio general manager once gave me a great piece of advice. We were planning our television advertising. Part of that process was deciding which shows to advertise on. He told me, "It's more important to go deep rather than wide." He wanted us to get in front of a focused audience many times rather than a broad audience once or twice. Instead of buying every show, we purchased ads on a few shows that we knew our audience was watching. Then, we were on that show multiple times to ensure our audience saw the commercial. When you are working to grow your podcast audience or grow your business, find three marketing vehicles that can help you get there and go all in. Don't try to do every strategy. It will take too long to build an audience. Instead, pick the three that you enjoy most, you can do well, and you can do consistently. That might include speaking at events, daily email, and podcast appearances. It might include social media groups, YouTube advertising, and webinars with JV partners. Pick your favorite three. Focus on those three only. Don't get distracted by the shiny new strategy. Stick to your three. REBRANDING I'm rebranding my podcast to unify my business. My challenge is should I start a new podcast, or just rename the one I have? Is there a traffic/audience size tipping-point that it makes more sense to do one over the other? -Ryan There isn't really a tipping point. It all depends on the audience. Will the new show have the same audience as the previous show? If so, just change the name and keep going. When the new show has a different audience, start a new show. Cliff Ravenscraft was the Podcast Answer Man. That was also the name of his show. Podcast Answer Man launched in December 2006 to help podcasters with everything podcasting. Cliff pivoted to become a life coach rather than simply a podcast coach. After 438 episodes, he rebranded the show to The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. The new podcast is devoted to helping people take their message, business and life to the next level. The Podcast Answer Man audience could also be the Cliff Ravenscraft audience. The target just expanded a bit. However, Cliff has now released a new version of Podcast Answer Man. He launched it in August 2021. Every episode of the new Podcast Answer Man will be evergreen content on the topic of Podcasting. Unfortunately, he has only posted 14 episodes in 2 years. Many podcasts have changed the name. It's not the name that matters. It comes down to the audience. Who are you trying to attract. Does your current audience fit that description? If so, just change the name and keep going.   If you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.

I'm back, podcasters!Delighted to kick off the show again, with guest Daniel Goodson, host of My Fluent Podcast, a show he set up because he wanted to take his English to the next level. This is such an inspiring story - and Daniel was so much fun to talk to, that I hope you enjoy his adventures as much as I did! You can get in touch with Daniel through myfluentpodcast.com and you can also listen to his other show: The Vocab Man.In this episode, Daniel mentions:Daniel mentions Descript and Snipd. Here's a snippet from a previous episode of this show that Daniel "snipd" and shared: https://share.snipd.com/snip/0240320a-dad5-40aa-9cc5-b8c40f391a8c Daniel mentions two of the podcasts from which he learned podcasting: The Podcast Answer Man and The Audacity to Podcast.For the full show notes, head over to If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.

Beyond the Rut turned 8 years old! Join me as we reflect on eight years' of experiences, uncovering eight powerful lessons that help create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to break free from the rut.In this special episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," we are celebrating the eighth birthday of the podcast by reflecting on eight lessons learned over the years. Special guests and I will share eight valuable lessons that have helped us create a life worth living in faith, family, and career. Some of our key moments and chapters from the podcast will include the importance of forgiveness and growth, creativity and resourcefulness, support for goal achievement, establishing habits for success, and the supportive role of having a good group of people around you.One notable moment is when Cliff Ravenscraft, once (and still) known as The Podcast Answer Man, shares his advice on living beyond the rut, which is to read great books. Another guest, Chris Staron, emphasizes the significance of being quick to forgive oneself and others, drawing inspiration from his experience in improv comedy.I want to thank you all who have been on this journey with me whether you're just joining me or have been here since episode BtR 001.In this episode, you will be able to:Apply eight lessons learned from eight years of Beyond the RutAppreciate and continue being a lifelong learnerFeel encouraged to move ahead with your plans and dreamsI Want to Hear from You!Share with me your favorite lesson learned from listening to Beyond the Rut. You can email me at info@beyondtherut.com or call and leave a voicemail at (469) 608-0355. Let me know in your message if you'd like me to use your lesson in a future episode of Beyond the Rut.Are you leading a team that seems stuck in a rut? Maybe employee morale is lower, engagement has dropped, or you are faced with a turnover tide. Let's set up a time free of charge to talk through your pain points and come up with a plan of action that can help you. Go to this link and set up a slot that works for you, BtRImpact.com/virtualcoffee. Through my experiences, I developed a proven framework called T.E.N.T. It stands for Trustbuilding, Empowering, Navigating, and Thriving-Together. With TENT, I help leaders expel employee dissatisfaction and combat high turnover rates. I teach them the skills and tactics necessary to create a positive and engaging work environment. Are you ready for a transformation in your organization's leadership style? https://btrimpact.com/workshops Join Chief Excitement Officer Sha Sparks as she discusses the power of investing in people through leaders' experiences and helps you turn your trauma into triumph.Support the show

In this episode of "Podcast Answer Man," I had the pleasure to deep dive into the creative side of the multifaceted Pat Flynn. Pat, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the brain behind "Smart Passive Income," shares how his identity has evolved over time. We talk about how his love for fishing has offered him peace away from his bustling life and business. His answer to why he's here iwas simply profound: to serve and help others. You'll discover to top 3 things that Pat is most proud of creating and how Pat expresses the value of time over money, which he learned while building his team for SPI media.Pat's new venture into the Pokémon YouTube channel "Deep Pocket Monster" and his strategy behind it is a true testament to his creative spirit.His story of walking away from his Premium WordPress Plugins project offers valuable lessons about knowing what you want and validating your ideas.Ending on a thoughtful note, Pat revealed his desire to be an "Agent of Change in the Education Space," and how he's creating space and boundaries in his life for peace. Pat Flynn Links Let Go Book Will It Fly? Book Superfans Book SmartPassiveIncome.com Pat Flynn YouTube Channel Pat's Deep Pocket Monster Channel Other Links Shared At The End of The Episode Building An Online Business Workshop Day With Cliff Mentoring Offer Next Level Mastermind

Online Business legend Cliff Ravenscraft joins us to talk about mindset! In today's episode, we discuss: Cliff Ravenscraft's steps to achieve any goal All beliefs have consequences Actions equal results 4 steps to break free from limiting beliefs Cliff Ravenscraft, known as The Podcast Answer Man, has been podcasting since 2005 and has produced thousands of podcast episodes. He currently has a total of nine shows that are "in production" and more than 30 podcasts that are "currently inactive" but where the archives are still available and folks from all over the world are still benefiting from that content today. He has taught hundreds of the world's biggest podcasters how to podcast (and inspired us to launch our very first show). Cliff can help you take your message, your business and your life to the next level so that you can live the life of your dreams and do the work you feel most called to do in this world. Live the Life of Your Dreams: https://mindsetanswerman.com/free   Free The Dream Course: https://www.freethedreamcourse.com  Register For Flipped Lifestyle's Start Your Online Business Challenge: flippedlifestyle.com/register We would love to have you as a member of The Flipped Lifestyle Community!  We believe you have God-given talents and experiences you can use to start an online business!  All you need is 100 people to pay you $50/m online to make $5,000/m, $60,000/y!  Let us help you start a membership of your own. Click here to learn more: https://flippedlifestyle.com

Several years ago, I realized that my brand, Podcast Answer Man, wasn't fully reflecting the guidance I was providing to those seeking strategies, tools and techniques to [fill in the blank]. That's why I decided to evolve my brand to Mindset Answer Man - to provide a better indication of the kind of advice I was giving. As the result of working with so many people, I began to recognize patterns between those who were successful in achieving their podcasting goals and those who were not. What I found was that despite having helped many people launch their podcasts, many of them had built their podcasting efforts on a shaky foundation, leaving them unable to experience the full potential of podcasting. In this episode, I explore how important the order of operations of STATE, STORY, and STRATEGY is to creating the most successful outcomes. Are you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through my business, I've helped tens of thousands of people find their purpose and passion and create an online, personal brand and business that allows them to have a powerful, positive and profound impact in the world. I have generated millions of dollars through online course sales, physical products, one-off training tutorials, paid webinars, public speaking, in person workshops, conferences, paid mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching and several other streams of income. I want to help you break free from anything that is holding you back from living the life of your dreams and doing the work you feel most called to do in this world. Below are the the products and services that I know will allow you to take your message, your business and your life to the next level. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast provides invaluable insights that my high-paying clients receive from me directly, plus exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes knowledge about how I run my business. My clients have found this podcast so valuable that nearly all of them have subscribed to it. Click Here To Learn More. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Are you struggling to make your dream or goal a reality? Don't waste any more time! Take the time to go through the six-hours of content in the Free The Dream Online Course and unlock the power of transformation. Whether you choose to go through the material in a single day or take a weekend retreat, you will find yourself completely changed after your experience with this course. Discover the world from a new perspective and unleash the potential that lies within. Click Here To Free Your Dream Today. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you're a full-time self-employed professional and not yet part of an ongoing mastermind group, it's time to take action! Stop what you're doing and take advantage of all the incredible video content and written content about mastermind groups found at NextLevelMastermind.info. Unlock the power of collaboration and networking with like-minded professionals and be part of a group that will help you achieve success! Click Here To Apply Today! 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has blessed me with extraordinary gifts and the ability to help clients uncover solutions they can't see on their own. No matter the problem or desired outcome, I can help guide you on the path to success – with multiple paths available to explore. Through one-on-one coaching, I'll equip you with the tools and confidence to reach your highest potential. Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

Several years ago, I realized that my brand, Podcast Answer Man, wasn't fully reflecting the guidance I was providing to those seeking strategies, tools and techniques to [fill in the blank]. That's why I decided to evolve my brand to Mindset Answer Man - to provide a better indication of the kind of advice I was giving. As the result of working with so many people, I began to recognize patterns between those who were successful in achieving their podcasting goals and those who were not. What I found was that despite having helped many people launch their podcasts, many of them had built their podcasting efforts on a shaky foundation, leaving them unable to experience the full potential of podcasting. In this episode, I explore how important the order of operations of STATE, STORY, and STRATEGY is to creating the most successful outcomes. Are you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through my business, I've helped tens of thousands of people find their purpose and passion and create an online, personal brand and business that allows them to have a powerful, positive and profound impact in the world. I have generated millions of dollars through online course sales, physical products, one-off training tutorials, paid webinars, public speaking, in person workshops, conferences, paid mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching and several other streams of income. I want to help you break free from anything that is holding you back from living the life of your dreams and doing the work you feel most called to do in this world. Below are the the products and services that I know will allow you to take your message, your business and your life to the next level. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast provides invaluable insights that my high-paying clients receive from me directly, plus exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes knowledge about how I run my business. My clients have found this podcast so valuable that nearly all of them have subscribed to it. Click Here To Learn More. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Are you struggling to make your dream or goal a reality? Don't waste any more time! Take the time to go through the six-hours of content in the Free The Dream Online Course and unlock the power of transformation. Whether you choose to go through the material in a single day or take a weekend retreat, you will find yourself completely changed after your experience with this course. Discover the world from a new perspective and unleash the potential that lies within. Click Here To Free Your Dream Today. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you're a full-time self-employed professional and not yet part of an ongoing mastermind group, it's time to take action! Stop what you're doing and take advantage of all the incredible video content and written content about mastermind groups found at NextLevelMastermind.info. Unlock the power of collaboration and networking with like-minded professionals and be part of a group that will help you achieve success! Click Here To Apply Today! 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has blessed me with extraordinary gifts and the ability to help clients uncover solutions they can't see on their own. No matter the problem or desired outcome, I can help guide you on the path to success – with multiple paths available to explore. Through one-on-one coaching, I'll equip you with the tools and confidence to reach your highest potential. Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

Several years ago, I realized that my brand, Podcast Answer Man, wasn't fully reflecting the guidance I was providing to those seeking strategies, tools and techniques to [fill in the blank]. That's why I decided to evolve my brand to Mindset Answer Man - to provide a better indication of the kind of advice I was giving. As the result of working with so many people, I began to recognize patterns between those who were successful in achieving their podcasting goals and those who were not. What I found was that despite having helped many people launch their podcasts, many of them had built their podcasting efforts on a shaky foundation, leaving them unable to experience the full potential of podcasting. In this episode, I explore how important the order of operations of STATE, STORY, and STRATEGY is to creating the most successful outcomes. Are you looking to drive growth and increase the visibility of your business? I am a Master Business Coach, Mentor & Speaker. I have over fifteen years of experience in online business. Through my business, I've helped tens of thousands of people find their purpose and passion and create an online, personal brand and business that allows them to have a powerful, positive and profound impact in the world. I have generated millions of dollars through online course sales, physical products, one-off training tutorials, paid webinars, public speaking, in person workshops, conferences, paid mastermind groups, one-on-one coaching and several other streams of income. I want to help you break free from anything that is holding you back from living the life of your dreams and doing the work you feel most called to do in this world. Below are the the products and services that I know will allow you to take your message, your business and your life to the next level. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast provides invaluable insights that my high-paying clients receive from me directly, plus exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes knowledge about how I run my business. My clients have found this podcast so valuable that nearly all of them have subscribed to it. Click Here To Learn More. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Are you struggling to make your dream or goal a reality? Don't waste any more time! Take the time to go through the six-hours of content in the Free The Dream Online Course and unlock the power of transformation. Whether you choose to go through the material in a single day or take a weekend retreat, you will find yourself completely changed after your experience with this course. Discover the world from a new perspective and unleash the potential that lies within. Click Here To Free Your Dream Today. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you're a full-time self-employed professional and not yet part of an ongoing mastermind group, it's time to take action! Stop what you're doing and take advantage of all the incredible video content and written content about mastermind groups found at NextLevelMastermind.info. Unlock the power of collaboration and networking with like-minded professionals and be part of a group that will help you achieve success! Click Here To Apply Today! 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has blessed me with extraordinary gifts and the ability to help clients uncover solutions they can't see on their own. No matter the problem or desired outcome, I can help guide you on the path to success – with multiple paths available to explore. Through one-on-one coaching, I'll equip you with the tools and confidence to reach your highest potential. Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

If you ever wondered why I shut down my Podcast Answer Man business and rebranded myself as the Mindset Answer Man, this episode will give greater insight into my decision than I've shared previously. Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching." Kate Nankivell let me know that she would be participating live and that she planned to ask the following question: "I've just started a new podcast called The Shape of Kate. I'm at the beginning of my much needed weight loss and regain my fitness and health journey and I want to share this journey and so much more through this podcast. Now this represents a departure from my current business so I'm thinking about my monetization strategies. My clear intention with this podcast is to be an inspiration through sharing my journey but not a weight loss coach or fitness expert. I'll interview those experts as I go. They rightly claim their expertise. My monetization ideas at this early stage is to bring on advertisers who pay for results. Eg when people who listen and click through to their offer and/or use my coupon code they pay me an agreed affiliate fee." When it came time to have my conversation with Kate, I had already created an outline of insights that would have helped her optimize the effectiveness of her affiliate income streams, plus I had created a list of several other income streams that most people have not considered. Yet, within a few moments into our conversation, I closed the browser that had all the pre-outlined insights that I had prepared. It had become clear to me that there was a much more powerful and important conversation to be had. Have a listen to this episode to see where our conversation went. After the conversation, I give a commentary on the overall experience. I know that you'll gain a lot of value from this conversation. If you are resonating with the content that I create, you will find one or more of the following products and services extremely valuable and life transformative. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast contains many of the same insights that my clients who pay tens of thousands of dollars to get from me directly. Plus there are "behind the scenes insights," about how I operate my business, that have enticed nearly all my existing clients to subscribe to this show as well. Go to http://TrainWithCliff.com to learn more. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Do you have a dream or goal that you are struggling to turn into reality? Some have gone through this course in a single day, others have taken a weekend retreat to go through it. However, everyone who has gone through the six hours of this material has completely altered their experience of the world. Go to http://FreeTheDreamCourse.com to learn more. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you are full-time self-employed and are not yet in an ongoing mastermind group, stop what you are doing and read every word and watch all the video content found at http://NextLevelMastermind.info. 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has granted me unique gifts and a capacity to help clients see things that they are not able see on their own. For every problem there is a solution. For every desired destination, there is always a path to get there (often multiple paths). Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

If you ever wondered why I shut down my Podcast Answer Man business and rebranded myself as the Mindset Answer Man, this episode will give greater insight into my decision than I've shared previously. Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching." Kate Nankivell let me know that she would be participating live and that she planned to ask the following question: "I've just started a new podcast called The Shape of Kate. I'm at the beginning of my much needed weight loss and regain my fitness and health journey and I want to share this journey and so much more through this podcast. Now this represents a departure from my current business so I'm thinking about my monetization strategies. My clear intention with this podcast is to be an inspiration through sharing my journey but not a weight loss coach or fitness expert. I'll interview those experts as I go. They rightly claim their expertise. My monetization ideas at this early stage is to bring on advertisers who pay for results. Eg when people who listen and click through to their offer and/or use my coupon code they pay me an agreed affiliate fee." When it came time to have my conversation with Kate, I had already created an outline of insights that would have helped her optimize the effectiveness of her affiliate income streams, plus I had created a list of several other income streams that most people have not considered. Yet, within a few moments into our conversation, I closed the browser that had all the pre-outlined insights that I had prepared. It had become clear to me that there was a much more powerful and important conversation to be had. Have a listen to this episode to see where our conversation went. After the conversation, I give a commentary on the overall experience. I know that you'll gain a lot of value from this conversation. If you are resonating with the content that I create, you will find one or more of the following products and services extremely valuable and life transformative. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast provides invaluable insights that my high-paying clients receive from me directly, plus exclusive, never-before-seen behind-the-scenes knowledge about how I run my business. My clients have found this podcast so valuable that nearly all of them have subscribed to it. Click Here To Learn More. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Are you struggling to make your dream or goal a reality? Don't waste any more time! Take the time to go through the six-hours of content in the Free The Dream Online Course and unlock the power of transformation. Whether you choose to go through the material in a single day or take a weekend retreat, you will find yourself completely changed after your experience with this course. Discover the world from a new perspective and unleash the potential that lies within. Click Here To Free Your Dream Today. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you're a full-time self-employed professional and not yet part of an ongoing mastermind group, it's time to take action! Stop what you're doing and take advantage of all the incredible video content and written content about mastermind groups found at NextLevelMastermind.info. Unlock the power of collaboration and networking with like-minded professionals and be part of a group that will help you achieve success! Click Here To Apply Today! 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has blessed me with extraordinary gifts and the ability to help clients uncover solutions they can't see on their own. No matter the problem or desired outcome, I can help guide you on the path to success – with multiple paths available to explore. Through one-on-one coaching, I'll equip you with the tools and confidence to reach your highest potential. Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

If you ever wondered why I shut down my Podcast Answer Man business and rebranded myself as the Mindset Answer Man, this episode will give greater insight into my decision than I've shared previously. Recently, I hosted an "Ask Me Anything" session on the topic of "The Business of Coaching." Kate Nankivell let me know that she would be participating live and that she planned to ask the following question: "I've just started a new podcast called The Shape of Kate. I'm at the beginning of my much needed weight loss and regain my fitness and health journey and I want to share this journey and so much more through this podcast. Now this represents a departure from my current business so I'm thinking about my monetization strategies. My clear intention with this podcast is to be an inspiration through sharing my journey but not a weight loss coach or fitness expert. I'll interview those experts as I go. They rightly claim their expertise. My monetization ideas at this early stage is to bring on advertisers who pay for results. Eg when people who listen and click through to their offer and/or use my coupon code they pay me an agreed affiliate fee." When it came time to have my conversation with Kate, I had already created an outline of insights that would have helped her optimize the effectiveness of her affiliate income streams, plus I had created a list of several other income streams that most people have not considered. Yet, within a few moments into our conversation, I closed the browser that had all the pre-outlined insights that I had prepared. It has become clear to me that there was a much more powerful and important conversation to be had. Have a listen to this episode to see where our conversation went. After the conversation, I give a commentary on the overcall experience. I know that you'll gain a lot of value from this conversation. If you are resonating with the content that I create, you will find one or more of the following products and services extremely valuable and life transformative. 1. Train With Cliff Audio Journal Podcast - This "audio journal format" podcast contains many of the same insights that my clients who pay tens of thousands of dollars to get from me directly. Plus there are "behind the scenes insights," about how I operate my business, that have enticed nearly all my existing clients to subscribe to this show as well. Go to http://TrainWithCliff.com to learn more. 2. Free The Dream Online Course - Do you have a dream or goal that you are struggling to turn into reality? Some have gone through this course in a single day, others have taken a weekend retreat to go through it. However, everyone who has gone through the six hours of this material has completely altered their experience of the world. Go to http://FreeTheDreamCourse.com to learn more. 3. Next Level Mastermind - If you are full-time self-employed and are not yet in an ongoing mastermind group, stop what you are doing and read every word and watch all the video content found at http://NextLevelMastermind.info. 4. One-On-One Coaching - God has granted me unique gifts and a capacity to help clients see things that they are not able see on their own. For every problem there is a solution. For every desired destination, there is always a path to get there (often multiple paths). Click Here To Apply For One-On-One Coaching With Me. Of course you might be interested in some of my other free content Click Here To See My Other Podcast Shows Click Here For My Best Keynote Message “All Beliefs Have Consequences.”

As the “Podcast Answer Man,” Cliff Ravenscraft helped more than 40,000 people launch their own podcast. In 2017 he expanded his consulting business and became the “Mindset Answer Man,” providing his clients with transformational life coaching and business mentorship. In this episode, he shares how to develop a business mindset based on both his entrepreneurial experience and the advice he gives clients today.Having the right business mindset has helped Cliff's business grow phenomenally since he started in 2008. Today, they bring in an average revenue of $30,000 a month, and he only works around 14 hours a week. Knowing that, it's hard to believe that Cliff struggled when he first started, making little income and under so much stress he landed in the hospital. Those early struggles are part of why Cliff is so passionate about helping people develop a mindset for business now. Join us as Cliff explains what a business mindset means and why it's crucial for an entrepreneur, along with sharing some strategies for developing a mindset that leads to success. No matter your industry or experience level, Cliff's invaluable insights can help you grow them—and yourself—to their full potential. ResourcesCliff Ravenscraft - learn more about Cliff's work on his websiteNotion - Workspace and productivity softwareLoom - Asynchronous video messaging systemBasecamp - Project management and online communication appUpFlip HUB -  Learn more about starting a business at the UpFlip HUB

Cliff Ravenscraft is a life and mindset transformation expert who went from Podcast Answer Man to Mindset Answer Man. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Beliefs come from all sorts of experiences that you had in your past, and sometimes they can happen in an instant or they can happen over time. 2. Evaluate and get around the people that will help you elevate your thinking in life. 3. Be intentional about what you believe, because what you believe will lead to what you achieve. Get access to the opening session for Free The Dream - a deep dive on the most valuable message Cliff has ever shared! - Mindset Answer Man Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit EOFire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Roll by ADP: Roll is the first chat- based payroll app designed for small businesses. Ready to Roll? Check out RollByADP.com/fire to download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free!

Cliff Ravenscraft is a life and mindset transformation expert who went from Podcast Answer Man to Mindset Answer Man. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Beliefs come from all sorts of experiences that you had in your past, and sometimes they can happen in an instant or they can happen over time. 2. Evaluate and get around the people that will help you elevate your thinking in life. 3. Be intentional about what you believe, because what you believe will lead to what you achieve. Get access to the opening session for Free The Dream - a deep dive on the most valuable message Cliff has ever shared! - Mindset Answer Man Sponsors: HubSpot: A platform that's easy for your entire team to use! Learn how HubSpot can make it easier for your business to grow better at Hubspot.com! Lending America: Fund your business with 0% interest with the help of Lending America! Visit EOFire.com/lending for more details and for service disclaimers. Roll by ADP: Roll is the first chat- based payroll app designed for small businesses. Ready to Roll? Check out RollByADP.com/fire to download the Roll by ADP app and get your first 3 months free!

Cliff Ravenscraft has trained more than 40,000 folks in the craft of podcasting. He's known as The Podcast Answer Man, but it's not who he is. In his own words he's a "A Divine Spiritual Being Having A Human Experience."

Cliff Ravenscraft has recorded over 5,000 podcasts episodes and grew to fame as the Podcast Answer Man when podcasts first emerged on the scene! Now Cliff spends his time as a mentor and coach, becoming the Mindset Answer Man! He shares all the lessons and wisdom that he has picked up along the way in his entrepreneurial journey. We cover a lot of ground on this week's podcast you're going to learn: How to overcome the biggest mindset challenges that are holding you back in your business journey, We talk about how to be happy and content in any situation so that you can enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship, not just the destination. We go into a rabbit hole and tell you how to use hypnotherapy techniques to mesmerize your audience and your customers.  And, Cliff gives us 7 amazing tips for improving customer retention and turning your members into forever customers! Cliff's Website: mindsetanswerman.com/free If you need help starting, building, and growing an online business, check out all of the support and resources for entrepreneurs at https://www.ShaneSams.com and https://www.FlippedLifestyle.com!  Follow Shane on twitter @shane_sams.

This special episode is actually from my brand new UPGRADE YOUR PEER GROUP PODCAST. In this episode, I share a conversation that I had with Pat Flynn eight years ago. Pat had joined me to celebrate the 300th episode of my original Podcast Answer Man podcast back in March 2013. In this episode, you'll discover how Pat and I first met and hear how we made the decision to join forces in an official mastermind group alliance that began on October 8th, 2010. Listen now to hear the story of how a single, 60-minute, meeting of our mastermind group helped lift me out of a season of depression and burnout, inspired a way of generating $16,000 in revenue within four weeks and how that lead to over 1 Million dollars in sales from a single stream of revenue within my business. We started our mastermind group just over 11 years ago now. Pat and I still meet together, ever week, along with four other amazing members of what we call the Green Room Mastermind Group. I hope that you are able to discover all the gold that can mined out of our conversation. This podcast is all about helping you develop and benefit from a fuller understanding of the power behind the Mastermind Principle and Healthy Mastermind Group Alliances. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast If you would like to join on of my own, paid, facilitated mastermind groups, check out the details and apply today at http://NextLevelMastermind.info

In this episode, I share a conversation that I had with Pat Flynn eight years ago. Pat had joined me to celebrate the 300th episode of my Podcast Answer Man podcast back in March 2013. In this episode, you'll discover how Pat and I first met and hear how we made the decision to join forces in an official mastermind group alliance that began on October 8th, 2010. Listen now to hear the story of how a single, 60-minute, meeting of our mastermind group helped lift me out of a season of depression and burnout, inspired a way of generating $16,000 in revenue within four weeks and how that lead to over 1 Million dollars in sales from a single stream of revenue within my business. We started our mastermind group just over 11 years ago now. Pat and I still meet together, ever week, along with four other amazing members of what we call the Green Room Mastermind Group. I hope that you are able to discover all the gold that can mined out of our conversation. This podcast is all about helping you develop and benefit from a fuller understanding of the power behind the Mastermind Principle and Healthy Mastermind Group Alliances. Subscribe to this podcast and share it with a friend today. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast If you would like to join on of my own, paid, facilitated mastermind groups, check out the details and apply today at http://NextLevelMastermind.info

In this episode, I share a solution for recording full-production, high quality sounding podcasts right from the front seat of your car. Here is a list of the gear that I used to create this episode... Rodecaster Pro! 3ft XLR Mic Cable AT 2100 dynamic microphone Foam windscreen Sony MDR-7506 Headphones (Only thing that does not fit in the case) TRRS male to male patch cable Apple Lightning to TRRS female adapter Rode DCUSB1 DC to USB Power Cable RavPower 26,800mAh Power Bank / portable battery pack Casematix Studio Mixer Hard Case Compatible With RodeCaster Also, in this episode, I answer the question as to why I brought back the Podcast Answer Man podcast after all these years. Be sure to check out my other podcasts Click Here To Learn More About My One-on One Coaching

In this episode I answer a series of questions from Candace who asked... What do I do if I am "At Capacity" for the number of clients that I want to work with? Do I continue to do the Prosperous Coach Method? Do I tell them up front that I'm at capacity and that I have a waiting list? What about the issue of them losing fervor for wanting to work with me before I have an open spot for them?" In my response to these questions I covered the topics The "Half-Life of Enthusiasm" The danger of coaching "At Capacity" The fact that you are "At Capacity" is a symptom of an issue. That issue being that your potential clients see far more value in what you have to offer them than you do. (aka... You're Not Charging Enough!) I briefly mentioned The Art of The Proposal video by Rich Litvin The DOUBLE YOUR RATES article by Peter Shallard If you are enjoying this podcast, make sure that you check out my main podcast The Cliff Ravenscraft Show in your favorite podcast directory. If you are a podcaster or are thinking about launching a podcast, I encourage you to check out my Podcast Answer Man podcast. If you would like to learn more about working with me through my one-on-one coaching or my paid mastermind groups for who are full-time self-employed business owners, check out my Work With Me Page or email me (email mentioned at the end of this episode).

I originally started the Podcast Answer Man podcast in December 2006. After 438 episodes of that podcast, nearly a decade later, I made the decision to rebrand the podcast to The Cliff Ravenscraft Show. In this first episode of the ALL NEW version of the Podcast Answer Man podcast, I briefly explain the backstory of this podcast and the purpose of this new relaunched version. I hope that you'll enjoy the Evergreen Insights Related To Podcasting that will be featured in all the upcoming episodes. Please be sure to tell others about this show. If you like this show, be sure to check out my main podcast, The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, available in your favorite podcast directory or at CliffRavenscraft.com. If you'd like to learn more about my Next Level Mastermind for business owners or my one-on-one coaching, check out my Work With Me Page.

Today, I am excited to interview Cliff Ravenscraft, the Mind Set Answer Man. Cliff is a big inspiration of mine. Cliff has been my mentor, and coach, for the past three years. Through his coaching and content, Cliff has helped me to become a better person and better entrepreneur.This is an excellent episode, Cliff gives us a full behind the scenes of the various businesses that he has started and scaled over the past fifteen years. Cliff has done it all. From an eBay store, to the original podcast coach (when he was known as the Podcast Answer Man), to his current business coaching and teaching entrepreneurs through his one-on-one coaching, mastermind groups, and conference. Cliff tells it all in this podcast episode, sharing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and sharing an in-depth analysis of his finances to give you a better understanding of what is possible in the online business space. Cliff Ravenscraft Case Study Cliff is featured in chapter three of my business ideas book. Below is the case study from the book where Cliff is featured. This comes directly from chapter three of the book:Start small, start niche as I recommend. Learn the ropes, learn everything you can about being your own boss and building your own business. Then go big and scale this business or launch your next big business with everything you have learned. Take Cliff Ravenscraft for example. Now one of the biggest names in podcasting and personal development, Cliff's first business was teaching people how to make money selling on eBay. He sold a digital product teaching how to build an eBay business. Then he pivoted, to a totally different interest in his life, and started a blog about the hit TV series Lost. This blog later turned into Cliff's first podcast. He got hooked on podcasting. He started to experience some financial success from his podcast about Lost and another podcast about The Hunger Games. He was making revenue from affiliate products and selling advertisement space on the podcast, but during this first venture into online business he learned a lot about podcasting. So, he started teaching others how to create podcasts. He later became known as the Podcast Answer Man, turning his hobby into the biggest podcasting education brand in the world making over $500,000 per year! But that is not where Cliff stopped. In 2018, Cliff decided to shut it all down and pivot again. Pivot to focus more on what he loved doing, teaching and life coaching. He totally shut down his podcasting business, a business capable of making $500,000 per year. Cliff took everything he learned about business over the past ten years and quickly became known as the Mindset Answer Man, with a life coaching business generating over $300,000 within the first year.Like Cliff, like me, like so many other entrepreneurs. Your first business does not need to be your last. If Cliff had continued his eBay store, or never moved on from his Lost podcast, he never would have grown into the Podcast Answer Man and never would have become the Mindset Answer Man. He would probably still be working as an insurance agent in Northern Kentucky. That being said, if he had not started on eBay and learned about online business, if he never started the Lost Podcast and learned about podcasting, if he had not started small and grown, we would not know who Cliff Ravenscraft is and hundreds of thousands of lives would be worse without him.This is your starting point. This first idea is your “Lost Podcast”. It might be your $500,000 business, but it does not need to be. This is the first step; this is a stepping stone to get you started in entrepreneurship. This is the starting line, start with this one small business. Learn to crawl first. Then learn to walk. Then take off sprinting.

What's the one thing standing between you and living the life of your dreams? Find out on Joel.LIVE as Joel Comm welcomes Cliff Ravenscraft to the show. Known to many as The Podcast Answerman, Cliff has become a source of inspiration to thousands though his dramatic life changes. You won't want to miss a moment of this incredibly inspiring show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my years of coaching podcasters and those who are building an online business, I'm often asked “How Do I Grow My Audience.” I have all sorts of ideas for actually growing your audience. In this episode, I actually share tips that will help you attract your ideal customer and I explain why I feel that this is a much better goal to pursue. The Tips Shared In This Episode 1) Get VERY Specific About You Your Ideal Customer Is. 2) Learn About Your Ideal Customer's Problems Through Conversations & Surveys. 3) Create Content, Products & Services that solve the problems that you have discovered. 4) Adopt The Attitude That Every Person Matters. 5) Participate In Facebook or LinkenIn Groups Where Your Ideal Customers Hang Out. (Serve Only – No Self Promotion) 6) Attend and/or Speak At Live Events Where Your Ideal Customers hang out. (Serve Only – No Self Promotion) Links Mentioned In This Episode – Presentation Professor Podcast – http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/Diane – Next Level Workshop (Building An Online Business – http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/nextlevelworkshop – Next Level Mastermind Application – http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/mastermind – Free The Dream Event – http://FreeTheDream.LIVE I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this week's episode, I talk about what “Audio Branding” is and the step-by-step process that is involved in getting a professional intro and outro for your podcast. I also share my own history of audio branding over the past 12 years. If you are ready to take the audio branding for your show to the next level, I encourage you to check out my exclusive audio branding package with Music Radio Creative at PodcastAnswerMan.com/audio. I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

  My guest in this episode is John Lee Dumas. JLD is an American entrepreneur and podcaster based in Puerto Rico. He is the founder and host of EOFire, a daily podcast that interviews entrepreneurs 7 days a week. JLD was born and raised in Maine. He graduated from Providence College on an Army ROTC scholarship in 2002. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army. After a 13-month tour of duty in Iraq as an Armor Platoon Leader, he completed his service to the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 2010. Upon leaving the U.S. Army, JLD enrolled at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dropping out after one semester, he took a job in corporate finance at John Hancock in Boston. Later, he went to New York City, where he worked for a technology startup until departing to San Diego in 2009 In San Diego, JLD began a career in real estate. Upon a friend's suggestion, he began listening to podcasts in order to pass the time during his long drives. He started listening to NPR, while exploring other shows such as Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income and Cliff Ravenscraft's Podcast Answer Man. After moving back to Maine in mid-2011 to pursue a career in Commercial Real Estate, Dumas thought of starting a different venture. He realized none of his favorite Podcasts offered daily content. This gave him the idea of starting his own podcast. He developed the concept of a daily podcast that would feature the story of successful entrepreneurs. He named it EOFire, short for Entrepreneur On Fire. EOFire launched September 22, 2012. As his subscribers grew, he published Podcast Launch in the Amazon bookstore. Podcast Launch is a guide of the exact steps he took to launch EOFire. In 2013, JLD launched Podcasters' Paradise, a community of podcasters. JLD hosts a free, live Google Hangout Podcast Workshop as an introduction to podcasting every other week. EOFire has featured several entrepreneurs including Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and Brian Tracy. The show was named Best of iTunes in 2013. EOFire generates 7 figures in revenue annually and JLD continues to openly share his income breakdown in a monthly report on his site, verified by a CPA. In 2016, JLD launched The Freedom Journal, a faux leather-bound journal to help individuals set and accomplish a goal in 100 days. JLD launched The Freedom Journal via a Kickstarter campaign in January 2016, which became one of the most funded publishing campaigns in the history of Kickstarter, with over $350,000 pledged in 33 days. Share your thoughts with me on Twitter @mclaubscher and Instagram @cashflowninjapodcast Interview Links: EO Fire The Freedom Journal The Mastery Journal If you have enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and family Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Itunes so more people can find us! so more people can find us! Support Our Sponsors Joint Ops Properties, have designed a system to take any beginner to an experienced deal making investor in the least amount of time, offering opportunities from basic education, coaching, bridge investing to turn-key investments in the cash flowing market of St. Louis, MO. www.jointopsproperties.com International Coffee Farms, Sustainable Income Through Offshore Sustainable Agriculture www.internationalcoffeefarms.com Audible, download any audio book for FREE when you try Audible for 30 days  www.cashflowninjabook.com Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for the Cashflow Ninja Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates, please follow me on twitter @mclaubscher and instagram, @cashflowninjapodcast. Until next time! Live a life of passion and purpose on YOUR terms, M.C. Laubscher

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Podcasting Focused On A Geographic Region In this week's episode of Podcast Answer Man, I am delighted to share a conversation that I had with Serena Travis. Serena hosts the podcast called Good Morning Scott Valley, which is show that she created five years ago, focused on her hometown in Northern California. I love stories […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

An article I recently read quoted a study that found that one out of every three entrepreneurs lives with depression. In this week's episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share three types of depression that I have struggled with over the past ten years. I also share twelve tips for dealing with depression. The twelve […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

Webinar: How To Get Booked & Paid For Public Speaking In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I introduce you to my great friend, Grant Baldwin. Grant and I are hosting a very special webinar this Wednesday, November 11th at 3pm Eastern Time. The webinar is devoted to helping you get booked and […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this week's episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share a recent idea that I to create a special notebook, in my Evernote account, to keep track of all the valuable insights that I gain from either my own experiences, the books I read, the podcasts I listen to, etc. The idea is that I […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

Changes To This Podcast I spent twenty minutes of this episode talking about changes that I had made to my production of Podcast Answer Man from episodes 409 through 418, the results of those changes and my content strategy for this podcast moving forward. Check out my Pursuing A Balanced Life podcast (00:20:06) […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

I recently received an email from Mike Wendland that said… “I bought your equipment package, worked through many of your tutorials and have listened to most, if not all of the Podcast Answer Man episodes. I also follow the Pursuing a Balanced Life podcast. I wanted to write you and let you know that my […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

I have had the privilege of following the podcasting journey of my friends, Greg and Jennifer Willits over the past ten years. In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I invited Greg to come onto the show to share a few highlights of some of the amazing things that have happened for his family directly […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

The questions that I address in this episode of Podcast Answer Man are as follows. 1) What is needed to hook up two sets of headphones to our mixer? If I plan to interview an in studio guest, do you recommend that I provide them with headphones as well? (00:05:15) In response to this question, […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In today's Q&A, we are helping Hannah understand how we explain to people what we do and how we make money online. Do you have a question you want answered on our podcast? We would love to help you! Click here to ask your question! [Tweet "First they'll ask you why, then they'll ask you how."] Resources Mentioned in this Episode Cliff Ravenscraft - Podcast Answerman Flip Your Life Program (teaching how we did it) Let's dive into this week's question! JOCELYN: Hey y'all! You're listening to a Q&A with S&J. Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast where life always comes before work. We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Join us, each week, as we teach you how to flip your lifestyle upside-down by selling stuff online. Are you ready for something different? All right, let's get started. SHANE: Hey guys, welcome back to the Q&A with S&J, we are recording our podcast from 30,000 feet above the Philippines right now; we are about to land, we've managed to record three or four of these for you guys and we're gonna roll them out over time. Always batch your content, we always want to stress, if you got the podcast stuff out, record four of five podcasts. If you got the blogging going, do three or four blog posts and we are batching content right now on the airplane. We are sitting up in business class, it's only a few people around and couple of them are asleep. So we kinda moved seats where nobody can hear us record. We are going to knock out another Q&A today. Today's question comes from Hannah and she asks – this is a great question; she says, “When people ask you guys what you do, what do you say? How do you explain what you do in your small town? How did you explain when you quit your job, what you were about to get into? Do people even get it?” That is an awesome question because every internet marketer that we talked to, whether it's from Pat Flynn to the people in our mastermind groups, it's really hard to explain to people what you do because people are so used to ‘No, I'll go get a job. I work for someone, I trade time for dollars.' And it's a really confusing subject when people start talking about how you make money online. JOCELYN: It's especially hard where we live because we live in a really small town, and what we do is just far off of most people's radar screens. I mean, they don't even know that this world exists. So, a lot of times when we are talking to people, they'll kinda look at us like we have three heads. So, it's very interesting and we have to try to put it in terms they'll understand and so normally I say to people, ‘We sell digital products' and they look at me again like I'm crazy. Then I'll say, you know, ‘like e-books, sort of like Kindle'. Usually people will understand what Kindle is so they can sort of, understand what that means when I put it that way. But it is really hard, and being from a small town when people do understand what we are doing, you know, we have a lot of people who want to meet with us all the time and like, you know – SHANE: Show them how basically. JOCELYN: Yeah, everybody wants to know how we do it and can we show them step-by-step. And you know, we love to talk about this stuff as you know, but it's just really hard because we can't meet everybody for an hour, a week, or a day, or whatever. SHANE: And actually that's exactly why we created Flip Your Life originally because we helped a couple of people around here when we first started out and they had some success and made some money online with some digital products. The word spread, and just so many people kept asking us and there was just no way that we could meet with everybody. And I kinda felt really bad about that at first and got some – I've actually mentioned this before, I got some great advice from Cliff Ravenscraft the Podcast Answer Man, he told me, ‘You know, Shane, you got to do for a few what you wish you could do for many' or you got to reach more people in a diff...

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I give my full review of the Apple Watch after having it for nearly one full week. Find out what I am absolutely in love with this device. Keep in mind, I purchased the Apple watch as a fitness tracking device first and foremost. I used to be […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share an amazing new resource for securing a custom theme song made just for your podcast. I first heard of Todd & Emily Marriott, from Gifty Song, after they had created a custom theme song for my friend Dan Miller. After hearing it a few times, I […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

I always love celebrating big milestones. I am excited to present this 400th episode of Podcast Answer Man. For this special occasion, I wanted to share the one thing that I believe can bring about the greatest potential for taking your business and/or your life to the next level. I've talked, many times, in the […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share six reasons why I think that attending a conference this year can help take your personal brand and/or your business to the next level. I also share the conferences that I will be attending this year and try to help you understand the value that each […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

A One Month Patreon Update In this episode, I share why I made the decision to cancel the Patreon accounts that I had set up for my Podcast Answer Man and Family From The Heart podcasts. I also share why and how I plan to continue moving forward with my Patreon account for PABL. […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

Saying Yes To New Things Often Means Saying No To Exisiting Things I always get excited at the beginning of each new year.The weeks leading up to the first of the new year is a time where I reflect on what has been accomplished over the past year, a time to discern what it is […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

As I mentioned in last week's episode, I've decided to take the week off to celebrate the Christmas holiday with my family and friends. However, I wanted to find a way to still provide an episode of Podcast Answer Man. I'm extremely thankful to John Kramp and David Atchison for allowing me to use the […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.

This week's episode is a bit out of the norm for Podcast Answer Man. I just retruned to the studio after being away for two weeks. I had a great Thanksgiving holiday followed by an eight day family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Unofortunately, I brought a case of bronchitus back home from my trip and […] I have other podcasts that might be of interest to you. See my list of shows at http://CliffRavenscraft.com/podcast Let's Work Together! Would you like to connect with me through one-on-one coaching or through one of my paid mastermind groups? If so, visit my WORK WITH ME PAGE and submit an application today.