“A message map is the most underutilized resource for marketers.” — David Ebner

What if the reason your marketing isn’t working has nothing to do with the content itself, but everything to do with the foundation it’s built on?

In this episode, Rain sits down with David Ebner, founder of Content Workshop and one of the clearest voices in content strategy, to unpack why most brand storytelling falls flat. They explore the concept of the message map, how to build a storytelling system that scales, and why trust is the most important marketing metric you’re probably not tracking.

David also opens up about how his background in creative writing fuels his approach to business storytelling, what metrics actually matter, and how emotion creates longevity in brand relationships.

Whether you're a solopreneur or scaling a team, this episode will challenge the way you think about content and give you a smarter path forward.

In this episode, you will learn to:

Apply the power of a message map to bring structure and purpose to your content
Use storytelling as a system, not just a one-off tactic
Rethink your marketing metrics and focus on what truly builds trust
Leverage long-form cornerstone content to fuel your daily output
Avoid burnout by shifting from production obsession to strategic clarity

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