If you're like most people, you hate being sold to and hate selling to others – it just feels icky! But if you want your business to survive and thrive, you have to sell! Here’s the good news: Your sales conversations don’t have to feel awkward or manipulative. When you learn the storytelling framework for sales, you can stop pushing products and start inviting customers into a story where their problem gets solved.   In today’s episode, J.J. and April talk with Donald Miller about Business Made Simple's newly released sales course, The Customer is the Hero. Listen in to learn a 5-step framework that will give you key talking points for every sales conversation so you can ease the tension and start confidently closing more sales.   Go to OnlineSalesScript.com/Podcast to access and create a SalesScript you can immediately use to invite customers into a story. As a Hero Maker, when you sign up you'll also get our bonus video series where Don walks you step-by-step how to create sales talking points that actually work!   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   IS YOUR TEAM SCATTERED AND CONFUSED? ALIGN AROUND  A CLEAR MESSAGE AND PLAN THROUGH A STORYBRAND PRIVATE WORKSHOP: StoryBrand.com/PrivateWorkshops   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Looking to raise money to start your business or fund an upcoming product? Crowdfunding can be an effective way to hit the market with a bang. Not only do they provide the funds you need, crowdfunding campaigns can create unparalleled hype and awareness for your new product. But if you’ve never done it before, how can you avoid getting lost in the noise and ensure success around hitting your goal?   In today’s episode, J.J. and April talk with StoryBrand certified guide, Moses Mehraban about how to craft an effective crowdfunding campaign rooted in the StoryBrand framework that works. Listen in to learn key tips when it comes to crowdfunding so you can successfully hit your goal and launch your product into the marketplace!   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Moses Mehraban directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/MosesMehraban.   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   IS YOUR TEAM SCATTERED AND CONFUSED? ALIGN AROUND  A CLEAR MESSAGE AND PLAN THROUGH A STORYBRAND PRIVATE WORKSHOP: StoryBrand.com/PrivateWorkshops   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Starting and growing a podcast can feel like an uphill battle. There aren’t a lot of resources out there on how to grow a podcast and expand listenership. But if you know how to leverage a few key resources and use tried-and-true marketing techniques, you can grow your podcast audience and start impacting more people.   In today’s episode, April and J.J. chat with Aleya Harris, a StoryBrand Certified Guide and host of her own podcast, Flourishing Entrepreneur. Aleya shares insider tips on how getting on Listen Notes (a great podcast search engine), using lead generators, and viewing your podcast like “the baby on your hip” can help you get your podcast out to more people. Listen in now to learn podcast growth hacks from someone who’s been there, done that! Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Aleya Harris directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/Aleya-Harris.   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   IS YOUR TEAM SCATTERED AND CONFUSED? ALIGN AROUND  A CLEAR MESSAGE AND PLAN THROUGH A STORYBRAND PRIVATE WORKSHOP: StoryBrand.com/PrivateWorkshops   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Do you need to get your marketing team on the same page or do better B2B marketing? The StoryBrand marketing framework has helped thousands of small businesses and solo marketers, but it is also highly effective for bringing consistency to large marketing teams or improving B2B marketing strategies.   In today’s episode, JJ and April talk with Jessica Embree, a team member of a StoryBrand certified marketing agency, about how businesses of any size or audience can get more results from their marketing with the StoryBrand framework. Listen in to learn how you can unify your team and develop B2B strategies that resonate with your audience and beef up your bottom line.   Be the next StoryBrand success story and register now for the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream happening on September 13th and 14th, 2022. Get your marketing strategy done so you can start scaling your business. Register now at StoryBrand.com.   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Jessica Embree directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/Tulip-Media-Group.   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Are you finally ready to get your marketing strategy DONE? Listen in to hear 3 success stories of businesses who attended the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream and got their marketing strategy nailed down in just 2 days. Every business needs to figure out its marketing MESSAGING and marketing PLAN, and this workshop will help you create yours.   In today’s episode, JJ and April talk with Josh Brammer, StoryBrand Certified Guide and Livestream Coach, about 3 clients he took through the StoryBrand Live Workshop. After listening to the keynotes, working directly with a coach, and getting feedback from peers, each business (from different industries!) was able to solidify an effective marketing strategy in less than 48 hours.    Be the next StoryBrand success story and register now for the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream happening on September 13th and 14th, 2022. Get your marketing strategy done so you can start scaling your business. Register now at StoryBrand.com.   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Josh Brammer directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/Josh-Brammer-Indianapolis-Storybrand-Guide.   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Sick of marketing that isn’t working for your business? You can fix your marketing in 2 days with a StoryBrand Marketing Livestream Workshop. This 2-day virtual workshop will give you everything you need to fix your marketing once and for all. Need to create a sales funnel? Write or fix your website? Create brand messaging? You’ll walk out with all of that and more.   In today’s episode, JJ and April talk with StoryBrand Certified Guide, Krista Smith, about what to expect when you attend the StoryBrand Marketing Livestream Workshop. Not only will you get training on the StoryBrand marketing framework, you’ll get personalized coaching and feedback in your small group via zoom rooms. Listen in to see if booking a workshop is the right move for your business! (SPOILER: It totally is!)   Attend the StoryBrand Livestream on September 13-14, 2022 and fix your marketing in 2 days. Work directly with a coach who will show you how to create a Brandscript that is clear, compelling and actually works! Register now at StoryBrand.com.   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Krista Smith directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/Krista-Smith.   --   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Do you feel like you’re at a loss for words when it comes to writing the messaging for your brand? Whether you need to create (or elevate) your website, emails, or ad copy, you don’t have to guess at what will resonate with your audience. When you create and use a BrandScript, you can clarify your message, make more money with your words, and get your product out to more people!   In today’s episode, J.J., April, and StoryBrand Certified Guide Kristin Spiotto walk business owner and realtor, Jesse Peterson, through his BrandScript. Jesse created his BrandScript on his own, and now J.J. and Kristin coach him through how to make it even better. Create your own BrandScript at MyStoryBrand.com, follow along and make the words (and sales) flow!   Feeling overwhelmed wondering if your marketing and messaging are working to grow your business? Attend the StoryBrand Livestream on September 13-14, 2022 and work directly with a coach who will show you how to create a Brandscript that's clear and compelling and actually works! Register now at StoryBrand.com.   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Kristin Spiotto directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/Kristin-Spiotto.   --   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

There is a lot of misinformation and confusion when it comes to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). You’ve probably heard that SEO can be a great tool to get your message out to more customers, but since you’re not an SEO expert, it can seem intimidating and complicated to get started!   This week, J.J. and April talk to StoryBrand Certified Guide, Kurien Abraham, about easy and effective ways to get started with SEO. You’ll find out key things you can do to improve your SEO (no coding knowledge needed!) - and you'll also learn exactly what to look for if you hire an SEO expert. Listen in to uncover the truth about SEO so you can have total confidence in your approach!   Feeling overwhelmed wondering if your marketing and messaging are working to grow your business? Attend the StoryBrand Livestream on September 13-14, 2022 and work directly with a coach who will show you how to create a clear and compelling message that actually works! Register now at StoryBrand.com.   Contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Kurien Abraham directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/CWResults.   --   IS YOUR TEAM SCATTERED AND CONFUSED? ALIGN AROUND  A CLEAR MESSAGE AND PLAN THROUGH A STORYBRAND PRIVATE WORKSHOP: StoryBrand.com/PrivateWorkshops   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Does your original brand messaging need a refresh? If so, it’s probably because your business is growing. Congratulations! Great businesses usually find new problems to solve for their customers and create new products as solutions. But this can create a problem for you: your original messaging no longer encompasses all that you have to offer.   In today’s episode, J.J. and April talk with StoryBrand certified guide Daniel Bussius about how to rework your messaging to more accurately represent your expanded line of products. Don’t worry – you don’t have to lose the part of your brand messaging that feels like “you.” When you step back and take a 30,000-foot view, you’ll find commonalities that can help you both maintain your brand identity and reach your new customer base effectively.   You can contact StoryBrand Certified Guide Daniel Bussius directly at MarketingMadeSimple.com/BuiltByLove   --   WORRIED THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING? GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand

Ever wonder if you could make money with a marketing side hustle? If so, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation we hear from Elizabeth, a therapist from Chicago who has used the StoryBrand framework to grow her practice. Now she's wondering if she could start a side hustle helping other therapists with their marketing.   Listen in as Macy Robison, Head of the StoryBrand Guide program, joins J.J. and April to give practical tips on growing a great marketing business. Whether you are thinking of launching your own marketing agency or starting a side hustle to bring in extra cash, you don’t have to do it alone. StoryBrand has resources and a community ready to support you and your dream.   Go to GrowYourMarketingBusiness.com and get immediate access to our free resource: How to Grow a Great Marketing Business: The 10-Step Checklist.   --   DISCOVER WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR MARKETING & GET A CUSTOMIZED PLAN TO FIX IT: StoryBrandMarketingReport.com   START CLARIFYING YOUR MARKETING NOW AND CREATE YOUR FREE BRANDSCRIPT: MyStoryBrand.com   HAVE A MARKETING QUESTION OR WANT TO CELEBRATE A MARKETING WIN AFTER IMPLEMENTING THE STORYBRAND FRAMEWORK? CALL AND LET US KNOW: 615-649-0705   STORYBRAND INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/StoryBrand