Stop Selling Your Solution. Sell The PAIN.

Most founders make one critical mistake in their pitch: they sell their product. The secret is to Stop Selling Your Solution. Sell The PAIN. In this interview, executive coach Hope Timberlake, reveals the best storytelling formula for winning over investors: focus on the pain, fear, and potential loss of not having your solution. Learn how to distill your entire vision into a 90-second story , tailor your brand message for any audience , and train your team to communicate your vision flawlessly. Our guest is Hope Timberlake, the founder of Forte Consulting, which helps executives hone their branding and leadership skills. Check out the company: https://hopetimberlake.com

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Your Brand is Just a Beautiful Piece of Paper, Unless...

03:26 - The First Step to Building a Brand Identity

07:41 - One Message, Three Audiences (Investors, Customers, Team)

10:33 - How to Test Your Messaging for Clarity

14:50 - How to Train Your Team to "Parrot" Your Message

26:07 - The 90-Second Pitch Deck Story

29:30 - The #1 Storytelling Mistake Founders Make

31:00 - The Formula: Focus on Fear & Pain, Not Your Solution

38:00 - Final Advice for Founders

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