Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand and a bestselling author focused on helping businesses clarify their messages. In this discussion, he shares his insights on effective storytelling, emphasizing the seven key elements that resonate with customers. Miller introduces storybrand.ai, a tool that crafts taglines in mere minutes, demonstrating the power of concise messaging. He also highlights the importance of positioning customers as heroes in narratives, fostering trust through consistent communication, and the vital role of empathy in building strong brand connections.

11 years ago, Donald Miller lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. After he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses today are failing. He will also break down how we can get ahead of missteps as business owners.Donald Miller is an author, public speaker, and business owner who is widely considered one of the world's most entertaining and informative speakers. He is the CEO of Storybrand and the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast. He is also the author of several popular books, including the WSJ Best-seller Building a StoryBrand, and his most recent book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off.In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss: - Why businesses fail nowadays- The “S” Curve- How a business is just like an airplane- Crafting the perfect mission statement- The five types of meetings- When to be financially transparent with your team- The three types of leaders: the artist, the operator, and the entrepreneur- The problem with traditional sales training- Creating your follow-up email- How to speak “in story” - And other topics…Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of personal essays and books about faith, God, and self-discovery, including the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His most recent book, How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off, will give you a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. Donald Miller currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter on their estate: Goose Hill. Resources Mentioned:Donald’s Website: https://businessmadesimple.com/Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-540007124/Donald’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldmillerDonald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/Donald’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaldmillerwordsDonald’s Podcast Business Made Simple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-made-simple-with-donald-miller/id1092751338?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200Donald’s book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off: https://www.amazon.com/How-Grow-Your-Small-Business/dp/1400226953/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DU5BW20G0SAH&keywords=how+to+grow+your+small+business+donald+miller&qid=1679066588&s=books&sprefix=how+to+grow+your+small+business+donald+miller%2Cstripbooks%2C106&sr=1-1 Donald Miller: Be Your Own Hero | E153 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donald-miller-be-your-own-hero-e153/id1368888880?i=1000549018819Donald Miller: Storytelling for Business | E120 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donald-miller-storytelling-for-business-e120/id1368888880?i=1000527069775LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to elo.health and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Expert Donald Miller shares a proven formula for 6-figure YouTube success, discussing niches, content creation, shifting to productization, revenue scaling, coaching models, customer-centric marketing, financial management, and maximizing expertise for coaching business growth.

The 6-step framework that grew Donald Miller’s small business to a 15 million dollar operationHave you ever thought about growing your business, but then stopped dead in your tracks because you have absolutely no idea where to start?I get it, sweet friend – the thought of accelerating your business growth sure does sound nice, but it’s hard to take that first step, especially when you don’t have a proven framework to follow. But here’s the good news. There are proven frameworks out there that can help you optimize your small business for revenue and profit.And that’s why I invited Donald Miller to the show. Don is a business educator and author (among many other things) who scaled his four person business to a 15 million dollar operation by following a simple six-step plan. Talk about some serious growth! He’s going to break down his six-step framework (that anyone can use, no matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey) -- along with the biggest lessons he learned along the way. Don is no stranger to the show, and it’s because I have the utmost respect and admiration for him as a person, and a business owner. I hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as much as I did!Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

Many founders and entrepreneurs write books and become published authors. Why? Because it’s a great way to build credibility, grow your platform, and create awareness for your business! But most business owners also feel at a loss when it comes to getting started.  How will you get published? Do you really have the time to write a book? And how can you know if people will actually buy and read your book?   In today’s episode, Donald Miller pulls back the curtain on his own writing journey and teaches you a step-by-step process that will make writing a book easier. Tune in now to learn 7 tips for writing a book and how becoming a published author isn’t as impossible as it seems!   Ready to turn your book idea into reality? Learn directly from Donald Miller himself in our upcoming Write a Book Workshop. Register now at BusinessMadeSimple.com/WriteABook and join in-person on September 7 & 8 (limited spots available!) or via livestream on September 14 & 15. This is your next step to becoming a published author. See you there!   --   IF YOU'RE SERIOUS ABOUT IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND REVENUE, FLIGHT SCHOOL IS FOR YOU! JOIN NOW: SmallBusinessFlightSchool.com.   ORDER DON'S NEW BOOK "HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS": GrowYourSmallBusiness.com   SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple

Donald Miller, author of 'Building a Storybrand' and 'How to Grow Your Small Business', shares his 6 steps for building a thriving small business. They discuss executing a growth plan during uncertain times, focusing on offer and marketing messaging, taking action and breaking down complexity, reverse engineering success, curiosity to learn, transforming statements into questions, and the six areas of improvement.

Learn how to design a coaching website that attracts clients by articulating problems, building trust, and sharing testimonials. Discover the importance of curiosity in client engagement and get practical guidance on creating a website that resonates with potential clients.

As a leader, you're not only leading. You're leading towards growth. In this episode, New York Times bestseller and business coach Donald Miller shares six things you need to grow your business, church, or non-profit and build an organization that lasts. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/donald-miller-6-keys-to-growing-your-organization/

Donald Miller, a New York Times bestselling author and business consultant, discusses his updated book, 'Building a StoryBrand 2.0'. He emphasizes the three phases of relationships—curiosity, enlightenment, and commitment. Miller shares insights on effective communication and the importance of positioning brands as guides rather than heroes. He highlights CarMax's transparent branding and introduces the StoryBrand.ai tool for crafting impactful marketing content. Additionally, he dives into the significance of authentic leadership and nurturing family values in today’s complex world.

What if you could grow your small business on autopilot? Our new tool will show you how! Access our free PDF compiling all parts of the plane– the steps you need to grow your small business–into one place so you can install a business growth plan that leads to higher revenue, less chaos, and more freedom. Get immediate access to our free PDF at BusinessMadeSimple.com/Autopilot.    --   Have you ever considered leaving your 9-5 to start your own coaching business? Quitting a job with steady income can seem intimidating, but when you know what it takes to successfully launch a coaching business, you realize it’s completely doable. If you’re great at business, desire to help people succeed, and love the idea of working for yourself, becoming a business coach might be the right move for you.   In today’s episode, Donald Miller shares 5 key steps you need to take in order to start a coaching business and start making money quickly. You can even do four of the five steps on Don’s list while continuing to work your current job – which allows you to set yourself (and your future income) up for success. Listen in now to learn what it takes to confidently quit your job and launch the coaching business you’ve been dreaming about.   If you want access to all 7 steps you'll need to grow a thriving coaching business, go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/CoachChecklist.     --   PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK HOW TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS: GrowYourSmallBusiness.com   SUBMIT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO GET COACHED ON THE PODCAST: BusinessMadeSimple.com/Podcast    GET YOUR CUSTOMIZED FLIGHT PLAN FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS: SmallBusinessFlightPlan.com   FIND AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/BusinessMadeSimple