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Mentioned in 68 episodes
Building A StoryBrand
Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen
Book • 2017
In this book, Donald Miller presents the StoryBrand Framework, a proven system to help businesses effectively communicate with their customers.
The framework is based on the seven universal elements of powerful stories, which include identifying the customer's desires, problems, and the role of the guide who provides a plan and calls to action.
Miller emphasizes the importance of simplifying brand messages, creating clear and compelling marketing materials, and positioning the brand as a guide rather than a hero.
This approach has helped numerous businesses, from small startups to large corporations, to significantly improve their customer engagement and revenue.
The framework is based on the seven universal elements of powerful stories, which include identifying the customer's desires, problems, and the role of the guide who provides a plan and calls to action.
Miller emphasizes the importance of simplifying brand messages, creating clear and compelling marketing materials, and positioning the brand as a guide rather than a hero.
This approach has helped numerous businesses, from small startups to large corporations, to significantly improve their customer engagement and revenue.
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Mentioned in 68 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the author of a book that deconstructs the seven steps every story follows.


Matthew Pohlson

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20VC: The Science of Storytelling: Three Steps to Master the Perfect Story | From Near Death Experience to Unicorn Startup: The Untold Story of Omaze with Matt Pohlson
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as a framework for creating effective messaging.


Donald Miller

261 snips
#1: Frameworks—The Invisible Structure Behind Every Great Idea
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as a book that helped him understand frameworks.


Donald Miller

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#1: Frameworks—The Invisible Structure Behind Every Great Idea
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as his own framework.


Donald Miller

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#1: Frameworks—The Invisible Structure Behind Every Great Idea
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in the closing segment as the host of the upcoming podcast "Why That Worked."

Bobby Richards

239 snips
#207: Geoff Woods—How to Use AI as a Strategic Partner to Grow Your Business
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in relation to a project involving creating a spreadsheet for Don Miller's external podcast appearances.

Bobby Richards

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#207: Geoff Woods—How to Use AI as a Strategic Partner to Grow Your Business
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as the author of 10 books and his latest book, Building a StoryBrand 2.0, is highlighted as succinct and impactful.


Ted Seides

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Donald Miller - Building a Story Brand (EP.426)
Mentioned as selling over a million copies and helping businesses grow with short sound bites.

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#38: BIG NEWS—Introducing The StoryBrand Podcast
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as a resource for better storytelling, especially about clients.


Pat Flynn

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From Zero To $1M From Content - My 2025 Strategy (Pat Flynn) | 090
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, referencing Donald Miller's framework for positioning oneself as a guide in content creation.


Graham Cochrane

103 snips
How To Build A High Profit Business (Part-Time!) | The Dept. #92
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for his concept of "narrative void" in relation to purpose and vision.


Lewis Howes

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3 Ways to Beat Procrastination & Master Self-Discipline EP 1294
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as a book that provides a formula for storytelling, similar to Storyworthy.


Mike Schmitz

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207: Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
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as his work on thought leadership in business.


Donald Miller

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#3: Thought Leaders—How Innovative Thinkers Build a Following and Shape Modern Culture
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as one of his bestselling books, containing twice as many stories as his other books.


Donald Miller

83 snips
#5: Stories—The Survival Tool Hardwired into Every Human
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as a book he wrote, highlighting the importance of clear messaging.


Donald Miller

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#20: Snipd—What Your Brand Name is Really Saying to Customers
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as a book that helps to make marketing and messaging work using a proven framework.


Kyle Reed

70 snips
#16: Airbnb—The Brilliant Strategy Behind Their New Messaging Campaign
Mentioned by an unknown speaker as an example of someone who advises letting others be the hero, not you.

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#83 I Asked 6 Billionaires How To Get Rich
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for its approach to brand storytelling.


Tommy Mello

58 snips
Q&A With Tommy - Doubling Down on Core Markets and Rethinking Expansion Strategies
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as the author of a book that provides a framework to clarify your message.


Kyle Reed

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#18: Southwest—The Genius of ‘Bags Fly Free’ and What Happened When It Changed
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as a resource for understanding the StoryBrand framework for crafting marketing messages.

Amy Porterfield

55 snips
#752: The Art & Science of Sales Page Copy: Tips From Pro Copywriters