The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland Bill Blankschaen: Unlocking the Power of Your Story
In this episode of The Circuit of Success, host Brett Gilliland welcomes Bill Blankschaen, Founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders, for an empowering conversation on how to uncover, own, and share your story in a way that transforms both your life and your leadership. Bill shares his leap of faith—from running a private school to following his true calling as a writer and storyteller—and how that bold move led him to create StoryBuilders, a company dedicated to helping people live a story worth telling.
A multiple New York Times and USA Today Bestselling writer, Bill has worked with world-class leaders and influencers such as John C. Maxwell, Kevin Harrington (Shark Tank), Lewis Howes, Dean Graziosi, Michael Hyatt, and the Zig Ziglar family. Through StoryBuilders, he and his team craft books, courses, and experiences that help individuals and brands turn their ideas into greater impact, influence, and income. In this conversation, Bill shares the principles behind his upcoming book, Your Story Advantage, revealing how the “story multiplier formula” can help you leverage who you are and how you tell your story to elevate your purpose and results.
Brett and Bill dive deep into the art of storytelling, the importance of faith and alignment in leadership, and how vulnerability and authenticity can unlock new opportunities for growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or leader seeking clarity and direction, this episode will challenge you to see your life as a story worth telling—and inspire you to share it with confidence and conviction.
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