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Homework For Life - Storyworthy is a Book I Couldn't Stop Reading

Oct 7, 2019

Guests: Michael Hyatt, author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, and Patt Flynn, author of Will It Fly?: How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money. They discuss the importance of making WOW content and connecting with your audience. They also highlight the significance of transformation and relatability in storytelling, and how storytelling can enhance podcasting skills. They share their opinion on using WordPress for podcast feeds and the importance of website maintenance.

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Quick takeaways

Podcasting can create connections and open doors for unique experiences like interviewing the cast and crew of a sci-fi show in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Effective storytelling in podcasting can engage, connect, and motivate listeners by including personal transformations, relatable experiences, and keeping the story moving.

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The Power of Podcasting: Amy's Story

Amy shares her experience of how her podcast allowed her to go to Nova Scotia, Canada, and interview the cast and crew of a sci-fi show called Haven. Through podcasting, she was able to create connections with the show's crew and gained the opportunity for memorable interviews. Amy's story highlights the power of podcasting in bringing people together and opening doors for unique experiences.

How to Slow Down in 30 Years

04:00

The Importance of Storytelling

04:00

Introduction

3min

Chasing Dreams and the Power of Podcasting

8min

The Importance of Transformation in Storytelling

24min

The Power of Storytelling in Podcasting

5min

Neglecting Website Maintenance and Losing Years of Data

2min

Opinion on Using WordPress for Podcast Feeds and Redirecting to Libsyn Page

5min

I have added a new book to my "Must Read" list if you are a podcaster. The first one was Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt. Why? Because he talks about making WOW content.

My second must-read book is Will It Fly?: How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money by Patt Flynn. Why? Because it talks about making sure your product (or in this case a podcast) is going to connect with your audience.

My third must-read book is Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling This seems somewhat obvious, but someone who is good at storytelling wrote a book that was hard to put down. That's like saying I couldn't stop eating cupcakes from the top cupcake baking chef. It's a book I want to read over and over until the skills in the book are as natural to me as breathing.

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