Tim Washer, Comedian, Emcee, Keynote Speaker

#135: How to Connect Using Comedic Stories in Your Corporate Communications

#135: How to Connect Using Comedic Stories in Your Corporate Communications

The jury may still be out among corporate misfits, malcontents and miscreants, but pretty much everyone else agrees that storytelling is about the best way to connect emotions. Especially with comedy. (more…)

Richard Lang, Author of Virtual Country: Strategy for 21st Century Democracy

#134: How To Make Your Story Heard on Capitol Hill

#134: How To Make Your Story Heard on Capitol Hill

No matter what end of the spectrum you’re on, politics is exhausting.

In our polarized world of fake news, Russian hacks, gun control, building the wall, LBGTQ rights, the endless cycle of controversy wears us down.  Even slight ideological differences can turn similar people into bitter enemies. (more…)

Ryan Foland, Founder of Influence Tree

#133: How to Simplify Your Brand Story With the 3-1-3 Method

#133: How to Simplify Your Brand Story With the 3-1-3 Method

The classic elevator pitch is the best way to make someone not care about you. (more…)

Jess Ostroff, Founder of Don't Panic Management

#132: How a Virtual Assistant Can Make Your Business Panic Proof

#132: How a Virtual Assistant Can Make Your Business Panic Proof

Launching Business of Story two years ago at the young age of 55, I realized that I was the proverbial middle-aged-one-arm-paperhanger finding clients, serving their needs, marketing my wares and paying the bills. (more…)

Jay Golden, Founder of Retellable

#131: How to Make Your Brand and Business Stories Retellable

#131: How to Make Your Brand and Business Stories Retellable

When I saw James Cameron’s Titanic, I had a fairly good idea of how it would end. I knew the entire sequence of events of this historic voyage before I’d ever set foot in that theater. (more…)

George Grombacher, Host of the Money Savage Podcast

#130: How to Find the Value in Your Purpose-Driven Brand Story

#130: How to Find the Value in Your Purpose-Driven Brand Story

Businesses are quickly realizing the power of brand story marketing. When you have an authentic story with values your customers can relate to, your prospects of success skyrocket. (more…)

Sheila Carroll, Professional Storyteller

#129: How to Grow Your Brand and Business Through Your Life Story

#129: How to Grow Your Brand and Business Through Your Life Story

There’s only one way for someone to see through your eyes.

It’s through your story. (more…)

Miri Rodriguez, Storyteller at Microsoft

#128: The Four Story Pillars of Microsoft’s Brand Storytelling

#128: The Four Story Pillars of Microsoft’s Brand Storytelling

You might not realize it, but right now you are in the middle of your own Hero’s Journey.

Your lifelong story of triumph, defeat, and resurgence has brought you to where you stand today, with your experiences and wisdom building your character. When we reflect on our journey, we often think of our own personal growth. (more…)

Mark Schenk, Managing Director of Anecdote

#127: The Business Case for Purposeful Brand Storytelling

#127 The Business Case for Purposeful Brand Storytelling

When it comes to sharing your story, there is nothing more important than creating an authentic connection. In order for the audience to live vicariously through the experiences and emotions of your story, it is critical for you to first humanize yourself and your cause. (more…)

Erik Deckers, Author of No Bullshit and Branding Yourself

#126: How to Tell Your Brand Story on Purpose With Social Media

#126: How to Tell Your Brand Story on Purpose with Social Media

I just read a 2013 study on U.S. media consumption that said we consume 33 gigabytes of information per person per day. That was five years ago. Imagine the growth in media consumption now. (more…)