
The StoryBrand Podcast #56: Why Telling Your Story Will Not Grow Your Business (And What to Do Instead)
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Jan 26, 2026 A critique of company-first storytelling and why it drives customers away. Tips for restructuring pitches to lead with the customer's problem and invite them into a solution. A hands-on redesign example showing faster buys by focusing on buyer pain. A seven-part backstory formula and guidance on when to share your origin to build trust.
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Customers Want Help, Not Your Origin
- Customers are looking for help, not your origin story.
- Lead with the customer's problem to get attention and engagement.
Engine-Cleaning Pitch Deck Failure
- A company cleaning airplane engines opened pitches with values and couldn't close deals.
- Redesigning their deck to focus on customer cost problems cut six months from the sales cycle.
Start With Problems, Then Solve Them
- Structure pitches as problem-focused slides that build urgency before offering a solution.
- Use progressive problem slides then a solution slide to remove buyer resistance quickly.




