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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INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

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.
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