Podcasts Business Ray Edwards Show #203: Virtual Freedom With Your Dream Business

#203: Virtual Freedom With Your Dream Business

Published: Jan. 6, 2016, 11 a.m.

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Another \\u201cdeep dive\\u201d interview! This episode we chat with Chris Ducker the author of Virtual Freedom. How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business.\\xa0Chris certainly \\u201cwalks his talk\\u201d. Of his own \\u201cvirtual freedom\\u201d, he says, \\u201cI now work an average of 6-hours a day, my workweek no longer includes Friday and I get to spend lots of time with my wife and three awesome children.\\u201d

During this wide-ranging interview, you\'ll discover..

  • Why\\xa0going with a smaller publishing company might be the best idea for your book. (04:00)
  • How\\xa0a near-death experience led to Chris\'s greatest business epiphany. (05:00)
  • How and why Chris started blogging. (06:00)
  • The all-important concept of the \\u201cVirtual CEO\\u201d, and what it means to you. (06:38)
  • How Chris completely replaced himself so his business could run without him. (07:00)
  • The secret advice Jay Baer gave Chris (that you can use) \\xa0that caused Chris\'s blog numbers to skyrocket. (09:15)
  • Should everyone use Periscope? And what are the secrets of successful \\u201cscoping\\u201d? (11:00)
  • The truth about \\u201cpersonal brand\\u201d vs. \\u201ccompany brand\\u201d \\u2013 which is best? \\xa0(14:42)
  • Why you should never worry about other people \\u201cstealing your ideas\\u201d online. (15:30)
  • Chris and I share our respect for the warrior-philosopher, Bruce Lee. (27:00)
  • The book by Bruce Lee (that\'s not about kung fu). (28:00)
  • The little-known \\u201corigin story\\u201d of Youpreneur.com (29:00)
  • How Chris managed to get a great domain name (Youpreneur.com) that was already taken. (33:00)
  • Why Chris\'s podcast is one of my few essential listens. (37:00).
  • Is it too late to build a \\u201cbrand you\\u201d business? (38:00)
  • The hilarious conversation Chris had with Lewis Howes. (42:00)
  • Books Chris recommends some favorite books (44:00)
  • An awesome moment during which \\u201cThe Force Awakens\\u201d and we share Star Wars stories. \\xa0(45:00)
  • Chris reveals the bizarre talent he possesses that you\'ll be shocked to learn about. (47:00).

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