Once Upon a Business

In this final episode of the show, Lisa Bloom celebrates three and a half years of storytelling, exploring the deeper meaning and impact of stories from around the world. Lisa shares gratitude, reflects on lessons learned, and invites listeners to continue the storytelling journey beyond the show.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “The stories live on. Take them with you wherever you travel.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Discovering MagicArtist Name: Ian AislingLicense code: PA91ZYKEAVA4JH7OPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: AuroraArtist Name: Roo WalkerPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Story Is All There Is (Lisa Bloom).

Lisa tells the tale of two travelers who see something mysterious on the ocean, revealing the risks of mistaking hope for reality. Through this fable, she explores how entrepreneurs can balance ambition with clear-eyed action, and why seeing opportunities honestly makes for lasting business success.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“We get swept up in what could be and miss the warning signs of what actually is.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer and Editor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: BrokenArtist Name: David BullardLicense code: IOGD2G0XZT8VTQK0Publisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Travelers and The Sea.

Lisa tells the story of “The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean,” uncovering powerful business lessons within this classic tale written by the Brothers Grimm. She explores teamwork, risk, resilience, and how the scars we carry can become emblems of wisdom, growth, and hope on the entrepreneurial journey.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“In business, we need to balance optimism and ambition with realism.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer and Editor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Never Let GoArtist Name: Sky ToesLicense code: KXG54WIW1BRG1SALPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Quiet StormArtist Name: SoundrollLicense code: MXHPDCPJB8ETRDXBPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Straw, The Coal, and The Bean.

Lisa tells the tale of two brothers and a remarkable turnip, weaving a story of envy, humility, and cleverness. Through their choices, Lisa explores how authenticity and self-knowledge bring greater rewards in business than riches or knowledge alone. It’ll leave you inspired and with new awareness.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“The real treasure isn’t wealth or knowledge. It’s knowing yourself, trusting your instincts, and staying adaptable in the face of life’s weird twists.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Rise Of The HeroArtist Name: Vens AdamsLicense code: 4B9W6UVDJ5XUTF5VPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Turnip: Why Self-Knowledge Beats Chasing Riches.

Lisa tells the tale of "The Wolf and the Seven Kids," diving into themes of deception and cunning. This gripping story offers insights on vigilance, independence, and justice, highlighting lessons for entrepreneurs facing insatiable hunger and manipulation in the business world.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“Sometimes you need to go out and meet the wolf, not stay behind closed doors, afraid of the dangers that are out in the big wide world. Gather yourself, your wits, your courage, and your creative thinking and face the wolf.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: The Story BeginsArtist Name: Pecan PieLicense code: AD2O7TA7DWVNUZLXPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Wolf and The Seven Kids.

Lisa tells the tale of the lion, bear, and fox, uncovering lessons in business collaboration and strategy. This fable offers entrepreneurial insights on avoiding needless struggles, recognizing true threats, embracing the value of shared success, and gaining wisdom through choosing battles wisely.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “Those who have all the toil do not always get the profit.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach. She built a global business called Story Coach through helping corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and coaches develop speaking mastery, leadership capability, and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of two books — Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: DawningArtist Name: Caleb FincherLicense code: M6JCJZG71LZK9O5NPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Lion, The Bear, and The Fox.

Lisa tells the tale of “The Frog Prince,” exploring themes of transformation, integrity, and appearances versus reality. This classic story reflects on deceptive appearances and the power of promises, offering entrepreneurs valuable lessons on growth, ethics, and discerning beyond the surface level.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“We can also change the stories we tell our children and above all, the stories we tell ourselves.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Until recently, Lisa served as the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Flight Of FancyArtist Name: Aaron Paul LowLicense code: VMQAKMMJFHPBWHPSPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Across The Great BeyondArtist Name: Aaron Paul LowLicense code: MKOOENUTAZAK61IOPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Ghouls Night OutArtist Name: Aaron Paul LowLicense code: 8BS0D8Y62ZRD4HISPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Frog Prince.

Lisa tells the tale of “The Milkmaid and Her Pail”, exploring the balance between dreaming big and staying grounded. The story highlights important lessons about ambition, practicality, and risk-taking in entrepreneurship, inspiring business leaders to envision while remaining tethered to reality.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds.“I think it's incredibly important to be able to dream and not worry about spilling the milk from the pail. In fact, dreaming is one of the greatest talents of the entrepreneur.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Night In KyotoArtist Name: AVBELicense code: PZAO02MIJLGF2QXNPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Milkmaid & Her Pail.

To mark our 100th episode, Lisa Bloom invites you on her storytelling journey, where folklore and personal tales merge to empower us. She explores how narratives transform and create identity, inspire change, and fuel growth — providing invaluable lessons for entrepreneurs and storytellers alike.Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “I think great storytelling is when you hear a story and it reminds you of something about yourself and about who you can become.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa was also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, in which she helped entrepreneurs achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi Lantz  Executive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Pieces Of LightArtist Name: Tobias VoigtLicense code: V23F1HPS9CY2VKAAPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Particles And WavesArtist Name: Tobias VoigtLicense code: TNSYJA1Y044DLEEHPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: PendingArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: AIIEUG1PEBJSQQNVPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Panic RoomArtist Name: Richard BodgersLicense code: NYRHEZWL3C0INLE9Publisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: The Golden PathArtist Name: Roger GabaldaLicense code: RQJHFSMCZDPNUIYOPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Lonely MountainsArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: TJPWILAVYHAGVQUYPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Caleb FincherArtist Name: DawningLicense code: QQTWGF7COKFL5VHQPublisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: Lisa’s Tale: 100 Stories, 100 Lessons, One Journey transcript.

Lisa tells the tale of “The Wise Old Owl,” unfolding key lessons on the essence of wisdom and curiosity. We learn the value of observation, watching and listening to the world around us. And in developing this skill, we can enhance our personal, business, and entrepreneurial growth and leadership. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tales that we’re all exposed to.In each episode of Once Upon a Business, Lisa tells a fairy or folk tale and then extracts rich business lessons that are applicable for entrepreneurs of all stripes. As she puts it, a tiny tale of nine sentences can encompass worlds. “One thing I know for sure is that stories embody wisdom that’s passed down from generation to generation from entire cultures and communities.” — Lisa BloomHost Bio:Following a successful corporate career, Lisa Bloom became an entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach. She built a global business Story Coach, supporting corporates, entrepreneurs and coaches with speaking mastery, leadership capability and marketing impact. Lisa is the author of Seven Stories That Sell and The Story Advantage.Lisa is also the Director of Mirasee’s ACES Business Acceleration Program, helping entrepreneurs to achieve outstanding results in the growth of their business. There’s nothing Lisa loves more than to spend time with her partner and their four sons, walk her dog, travel, read, and share stories.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeThe Story CoachLisa Bloom’s books: The Story Advantage and Seven Stories That SellCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyTo catch more great episodes coming up on Once Upon A Business, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.If you have a question for Once Upon a Business, put the show title in the subject line and send it to podcasts@mirasee.com.Music credits:Track Title: Places in DreamsArtist Name: Alsever LakeWriter Name: Adrian Dominic WaltherPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: AwakeningArtist Name: Monument MusicLicense code: B8J5XE8LQHZOMVD6Publisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.All other sound effects are licensed under Soundstripe.Episode transcript: The Wise Old Owl.