Once Upon a Business

Dive into a fascinating tale exploring the contrast between truth and deception through the story of Chameleon and Weaver Bird. It sheds light on the challenges entrepreneurs face, emphasizing the vital role of adaptability and self-trust. The discussion connects ancient wisdom with modern business struggles, offering rich insights and life lessons. Experience how storytelling can illuminate the path of uncertainty and guide you toward 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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“If this story should be told, it could cause great evil in the world.” – Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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 Coach Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic 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: EvolutionArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial 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 Poison of Greed coming soon~~~~~

Longer episode summary: 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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…The elephants paid attention and lifted their huge legs carefully, never harming their tiny friends.  – Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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 Coach Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic 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: Meet At The CaféArtist Name: FallsWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial 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: Unlikely Allies coming soon~~~~~

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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“Master, I am not a learned man. But if I entered a stable and found it empty except for one horse, I would feed that one horse nonetheless.” – Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: Treasure of the HeartArtist Name: Cody MartinWriter Name: Cody Kurtz MartinPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial 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: Not All At Once coming soon~~~~~

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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“The little parrot flew back through the flames and smoke to the river. Once more, she dipped herself in the cool water and flew back over the burning forest.” – Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely"The Brave Little Parrot"By Rafe Martin published by Wisdom Publications, with illustrations by Demi, winner of the 2023 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD.If you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: ButterscotchArtist Name: Cody MartinWriter Name: Cody Kurtz MartinPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial 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: Drops of Salvation coming soon~~~~~

Explore the enchanting tales of three princesses and their transformative journeys of sacrifice and determination. Delve into the reinterpretation of classic stories, examining strength and integrity within the realm of entrepreneurship. Discover how resilience can be forged through adversity, with emphasis on overcoming self-doubt and financial struggles. The narratives serve as powerful reminders that true strength lies in facing challenges and embracing community support in both life and business.

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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“To build the bridge, monkey after monkey set to work carrying huge stones and enormous boulders to the seaside. Thousands of monkeys worked ceaselessly…” – Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: Love and CircumstanceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: Earning Your Stripes coming soon.~~~~~

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 reads 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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“When the weaver returned, she noticed that a bundle of thread was missing and knew that her friend had taken it…– Lisa BloomLisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: Love and CircumstanceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: The Threads That Connect Us coming soon.~~~~~

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 reads 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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin…“The ball was magic. Whoever chased it would lose all sense of time. They would forget everyone and everything they loved. Nothing would matter except getting that ball.”– Lisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: CamargueArtist Name: Alice In WinterWriter Name: Adrian Dominic Walther, Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONEpisode transcript: Chasing False Magic. Coming soon.~~~~~

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 reads 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. So, come now. Gather around the fire. Lisa’s about to begin….“Are we all a product of our environment, destined to never stretch beyond those influences that surround us? I like to think not. I'd like to believe we all have the potential to do the right thing, to stand up for what we believe in.”– Lisa BloomLisa BloomFollowing 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 The Story Advantage and Cinderella and the Coach.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:Mirasee The Story Coach  Lisa Bloom’s book, The Story AdvantageCredits:Host: Lisa BloomProducer: Cynthia LambExecutive Producer: Danny InyAssembled by: Geoff Govertsen and Michi LantzAudio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher MartinAudio Post Production: Post Office SoundMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyIf you don't want to miss future episodes of Once Upon a Business, please subscribe to Apple podcasts or Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. And if you liked the show, please leave us 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: Mind MeldArtist Name: AeroplanesWriter Name: David ThulinPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: EmeraldsArtist Name: HaleWriter Name: Cory Hale WilliamsPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSFX Trumpet Royal Fanfare provided by Orangefreesounds/ Pond5Episode transcript: Promises and Greed. Coming soon.~~~~~