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In this episode, I'm thrilled to share a proven method for quickly and effectively outlining presentations, talks, webinars, or any form of communication. At the core of this approach are nine focusing questions I learned from my public speaking mentor. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the tools to create clear, impactful presentations on the fly. So, let's dive in and transform the way you prepare for your next speaking engagement! Overview of the Nine Focusing Questions Cliff explains each of the nine questions, using examples to clarify their purpose: Who is the Target Audience? Identifying the specific audience helps tailor the talk to their needs. Is the Talk Persuasive or Enabling? Determines if the goal is to persuade or to enable by teaching steps. What is the Objective of the Talk? Focuses on the main purpose of the talk (e.g., enabling people to outline a presentation quickly). What Keyword Will I Use? Using a consistent keyword, li

In this episode, I take you on a thrilling journey from my days as a nervous wreck to becoming a confident public speaker. It's a tale of transformation that many can relate to, filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and valuable lessons learned along the way. I'll reveal four game-changing strategies that not only revolutionized my approach to public speaking but also helped me overcome my fears and anxiety. These aren't just theoretical concepts - they're battle-tested techniques that I've personally used to go from shaky starts to standing ovations. Whether you're a seasoned speaker looking to refine your skills or someone who breaks into a cold sweat at the mere thought of addressing an audience, this episode promises insights that could transform your public speaking experience. The four key strategies that made all the difference: Strategy #1 - Developing a Reproducible Outline Strategy #2 - Audience-Centered Mindset Strategy #3 - Master Your Bookends Strategy #4 - Out-Loud Rehearsal Links Mentioned In

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 clos

This is session 08 of The Mark Mason Sessions. Email Mark at Mark@Masonworld.com and Cliff at Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com. NEXT LEVEL COACHING PROGRAM At the end of this episode, I explained the changes made to the Next Level Coaching Program. If you would like to experience this for yourself, all you need to do is email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com  and mention that you’d like to be my guest for two weeks for free, with no strings attached.

 This is session 07 of The Mark Mason Sessions. Email Mark at Mark@Masonworld.com and Cliff at Cliff@CliffRavenscraft.com.   NEXT LEVEL COACHING PROGRAM If you found today's conversation insightful and are looking to take your coaching business to the next level, I have an offering I think could really help you. I facilitate a weekly group coaching program called the Next Level Coaching Program. For 90 minutes each week, I share proven frameworks and strategies to help coaches attract ideal clients and create transformation in the lives of their clients. One of my clients who has built and sold eight-figure businesses says he gets tremendous value from each session. If you'd like to experience this for yourself, all you need to do is email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com  and mention this podcast episode. I'll invite you to join two sessions for free, with no strings attached. Take me up on this opportunity to learn from my 30 years of sales, coaching and business experience. I'

This is session 06 of The Mark Mason Sessions. In this month's conversation, Mark came away with the following insights: Mark recognized his pattern of committing to more tasks than he can realistically complete each day up to this point, leading to unmet expectations and frustration. Journaling has helped uncover this pattern. Mark gains additional emotional intelligence by asking himself what unrealized value may be causing a particular emotion when he feels a way he don't want to. I shared a question that I like to use: "What would I have to believe to feel this way?" Mark's future outlook is rated as an 8 out of 10. The gap between 8 and 10 is due to a lack of confidence, stemming from his past track record and concerns about achieving your goals by the desired date. However, he understands that past experiences do not control his future. He could adjust his goal's timeline to bridge the gap to ten, but a more aggressive timeline motivates him. Therefore, 

I’ve been observing an alarming trend. Many people are prematurely quitting their day jobs, having fallen for the myth of overnight success. In this episode, I will discuss the myth of overnight success and its negative impact on the wellbeing of those who believe in it. I will introduce three questions to consider before quitting your day job and four essential business foundations to establish beforehand. Additionally, I will provide three suggestions for those who may have prematurely left their day jobs. Next Level Mastermind As a self-employed business owner, applying for the Next Level Mastermind could be the transformative decision that propels your business and personal growth to unprecedented heights. This mastermind group is designed specifically for driven entrepreneurs like you who seek not only to excel in their business ventures but also to live a life marked by fulfillment, peace, and continuous learning. By joining, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive, collaborative

In this episode, I open up about the top three mistakes I've made over the past. I'll share how stopping my weekly podcast content, neglecting consistent email communication with my audience, and abandoning my life-giving early morning routine impacted my journey. Join me as I share the lessons I've learned from these mistakes and how they are shaping my approach moving forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur, content creator, or someone striving for personal growth, there's something valuable in these reflections for you. Next Level Mastermind As a self-employed business owner, applying for the Next Level Mastermind could be the transformative decision that propels your business and personal growth to unprecedented heights. This mastermind group is designed specifically for driven entrepreneurs like you who seek not only to excel in their business ventures but also to live a life marked by fulfillment, peace, and continuous learning. By joining, you will connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive

My favorite aspect of coaching is witnessing the transformation in the life experiences of those I work with. I find it even more rewarding when the clients I work with apply what they've learned and share their knowledge to positively influence others. That's precisely what Mark Mason did just one week after session #5 of The Mark Mason Sessions. Mark published episode #263 of his Late Night Internet Marketing Podcast. In this episode, I share Mark's most recent episode so you can hear the insights and takeaways he gained from our latest coaching session.   Master The Art & Business of Coaching With The Next Level Coaching Program Are you prepared to master the art and business of coaching? Join me, Cliff Ravenscraft, in the Next Level Coaching Program. Here, we delve into the complexities of transforming lives while simultaneously building a profitable coaching business. Don't miss these: Live Weekly Sessions: Every week, engage in live, 90-minute group coaching sessions where you can ask question

This is session 05 of The Mark Mason Sessions. In this month's conversation, Mark came away with the following insights: Mark gained clarity on how his values and rules impact his progress and success, and that redoing the values exercise more thoroughly could provide greater clarity. Mark gained a greater understanding of the Values/Rules exercise and its overall intent and purpose. Mark understands the need, moving forward, for goals and plans to consider life realities like responsibilities, commitments, energy levels, and margins changing over time. Mark expressed a desire to discuss his experience with cycles of high motivation and productivity followed by seasons of procrastination and low productivity. We did uncover that Mark's bursts of motivation often start at the end of the year when he has more free time, but he had not accounted for how priorities and available time change with the kids’ sporting seasons. One of Mark's top priorit

In this podcast episode, I interview my dear friend Jessica Rhodes about her podcast guesting service business, Interview Connections, which she started in 2013. Over the past decade, her business has become a powerful entity that helps individuals reach their ideal clients and expand their audience. Listen in to learn valuable tips on how to make a strong impact when given the opportunity to be a guest on other people's podcasts. Hear are just a few of the key insights from this episode Appearing as a guest on other podcasts has proven to be the most effective method for reaching your ideal clients and exposing your message to a large audience. Over the past decade, I have referred numerous clients to Interview Connections and have received entirely positive feedback. The importance of thorough preparation for podcast interviews cannot be overstated. This includes researching the host and having a clear call to action. Having a clear call to action is important, but possessing unwavering confidence in

Below is the email follow up that I sent to Mark after this session. Pay special attention to the additional resources section which has a link to where you can find the full instructions to the value/rules exercise.Mark, It was wonderful to connect with you during our call today. Below, you'll find a link to the recording of our session, along with a list of insights and action items that emerged from our discussion.

Below email followup that I sent to Mark following this session: Mark, It was so wonderful to connect with you during our call today. Below, you will find a link to the recording of our session, along with details for our next session. Additionally, you'll find a list of insights and action items that emerged from our discussion today.

Welcome to Session Number 2 of "The Mark Mason Sessions." In this series, I am coaching business leader and internet marketing expert Mark Mason, one-on-one, and you'll get to hear every detail of each of these twelve sessions. Over the course of the year, I will work closely with Mark to help him launch his new coaching business through proven methods of attracting and serving high-quality clients. Listeners will gain invaluable insights as they witness Mark's transformation through these sessions. Each episode in this series will provide a real-world example of how the prosperous coach method creates results, serving as both inspiration and practical education for anyone looking to build a successful coaching practice. Mark's journey is sure to offer profound lessons that can be applied immediately. If you want to hire Mark Mason as your coach, email him before his only two coaching slots are taken. His email is Mark@LateNightIM.com.The Next Level Coaching Program If what I shared about the Next L

I'm thrilled to announce a new "series" of content within the Cliff's Notes on Profitable Coaching Podcast. This is the first of twelve of The Mark Mason Sessions. In this series, I will coach business leader and internet marketing expert Mark Mason, one-on-one, and you'll get to hear every detail of each of these twelve sessions. Over the course of the year, I will work closely with Mark to help him launch his new coaching business through proven methods of attracting and serving high-quality clients. Listeners will gain invaluable insights as they witness Mark's transformation through these sessions. Each episode in this series will provide a real-world example of how the prosperous coach method creates results, serving as both inspiration and practical education for anyone looking to build a successful coaching practice. Mark's journey is sure to offer profound lessons that can be applied immediately. If you want to hire Mark Mason as your coach, email him before his only two coaching slots are taken.

Today, I'm offering you a front-row seat to a groundbreaking episode – a merging of human intuition and AI brilliance. This conversation isn't just a testament to technology's marvels, but also a dive into my unique approach to connecting conversations and building authentic, no-strings-attached relationships. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find in this episode: The Essence of Genuine Conversations: Learn why I place immense value on profound, meaningful interactions. For me, every conversation is a doorway to a lasting connection, a bond that's free from any ulterior motive or agenda. Organic Growth Through Referrals: Discover my organic, heart-centered approach to generating referrals. It's all about genuine connection, adding value, and trusting the process. Embracing Empathy in Business: In a world where transactions often take center stage, I've always believed that it's empathy and true understanding that set the foundation for any successful business relationship. Dive into how empa

In this info-packed episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend and fellow online business expert Ray Edwards to dive deep into why we believe Kajabi is the ultimate all-in-one platform for online business owners. Ray and I take a trip down memory lane to remember the "bad old days" of cobbling together a frankenstein's monster of different tools, services, and platforms just to create and sell an online course or membership site. We share horror stories of downtime, limited storage and bandwidth, security issues, and the general hassle of managing it all. We then explain how Kajabi changed everything for us and made our online businesses infinitely easier to manage. Key benefits I discuss include: Robust website hosting with amazing uptime and security Unlimited storage for videos, audios, PDFs, images - No Caps! Unlimited bandwidth - no traffic overage charges Built-in payment processing, coupons, subscriptions, etc. Full featured email marketing and automation Easy course and membership site creation Podcas

I'm thrilled to welcome Edwin Soler to the show today! Edwin dedicated 27 years of his life to helping others as a probation officer, where he made a profound impact guiding thousands of clients. Now, he's courageously stepping into a new season and harnessing his gifts to become a full-time coach, speaker, and author. While this transition hasn't been easy, Edwin is determined to own his value and share his story. Today, we'll dig into how we can strengthen his mindset, gain clarity on next steps, and put together an actionable game plan. Edwin is eager to fully own his potential - so let's give him our full support as he moves boldly into this next chapter! If you would like to experience one of these complimentary full blown 90-minute one-on-one coaching experiences with me, send me an email at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com and put "Live Stream Coaching" in the subject line.

This is a special episode of Cliff's Notes on Profitable Coaching. I'm really excited to share an experience that has been the most influential one in all of my years of coaching - the Free The Dream message. In this episode, I share a conversation with my wife Stephanie where we discus who we are, what the Free The Dream message is, how we are bringing Free The Dream back as a workshop that you will not want to miss.The reason I'm bringing this to you as an episode of Cliff's Notes on Profitable Coaching is that if you're subscribed to this podcast, you're probably a coach. And what I'll be teaching and training on in this workshop are hands-down the most influential techniques, tools, and strategies when it comes to making serious changes in the lives of my clients. My average lifetime value of a client right now is between $45,000 to $70,000 and climbing. If you'd like to have insight into the deepest teachings, strategies, and techniques that I use with my clients at a hands-on level,

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 fi