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Book Brand Storytelling

Download or read book Brand Storytelling written by Miri Rodriguez and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the award-winning storyteller Miri Rodriguez at Microsoft, this bestselling book gets back to the heart of brand loyalty, consumer behavior and engagement as a business strategy by using storytelling to trigger the emotions that humans are driven by. Despite understanding essential storytelling techniques, brands continue to explain how their product or service can help the customer, rather than showcasing how the customer's life has changed as a result of them. This second edition of Brand Storytelling contains new trends in storytelling, as well as expanding on story experience and employee experience. This book explores the future of brand storytelling in a post pandemic era. New to this edition is also a 'How to Guide' taking readers through each step of the design thinking process in order to prototype their stories. Brand Storytelling provides a step-by-step guide to assess, dismantle and rebuild a brand story, shifting the brand from a 'hero' to 'sidekick' mentality and positioning the customer as a key influencer to motivate the audience. Clarifying why machine-learning, AI and automation only tell one side of the story, this book will inspire you with cutting edge interviews and case studies from leading brands like Expedia, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Adobe and Google to tap into authentic brand loyalty and human connection.

Book Storytelling Strategies for Brand Growth

Download or read book Storytelling Strategies for Brand Growth written by Timothy Lewis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-04-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling has always been a powerful tool to capture people's attention and connect with them on a deeper level. In today's digital age, it's more important than ever for brands to tell their stories in a way that resonates with their target audience. That's where storytelling strategies for brand growth come into play.Effective storytelling can help brands establish their unique identity, build trust, and create an emotional connection with their customers. It can help them differentiate themselves from competitors and stand out in a crowded marketplace. By using the right storytelling techniques, brands can create a narrative that inspires, motivates, and influences their audience.In this era of social media and digital marketing, brands that can tell compelling stories are the ones that capture the attention of their audience and achieve brand growth. From creating a brand narrative that reflects the values and personality of the company to using customer stories to showcase the impact of the brand, there are many storytelling strategies that brands can use to grow their business.Whether you're a startup trying to establish your brand or an established business looking to grow your customer base, mastering storytelling techniques can take your brand to new heights. With the right storytelling strategies, you can create a brand that resonates with your audience, builds loyalty, and drives growth.

Book Building a StoryBrand

Download or read book Building a StoryBrand written by Donald Miller and published by HarperCollins Leadership. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than half-a-million business leaders have discovered the power of the StoryBrand Framework, created by New York Times best-selling author and marketing expert Donald Miller. And they are making millions. If you use the wrong words to talk about your product, nobody will buy it. Marketers and business owners struggle to effectively connect with their customers, costing them and their companies millions in lost revenue. In a world filled with constant, on-demand distractions, it has become near-impossible for business owners to effectively cut through the noise to reach their customers, something Donald Miller knows first-hand. In this book, he shares the proven system he has created to help you engage and truly influence customers. The StoryBrand process is a proven solution to the struggle business leaders face when talking about their companies. Without a clear, distinct message, customers will not understand what you can do for them and are unwilling to engage, causing you to lose potential sales, opportunities for customer engagement, and much more. In Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller teaches marketers and business owners to use the seven universal elements of powerful stories to dramatically improve how they connect with customers and grow their businesses. His proven process has helped thousands of companies engage with their existing customers, giving them the ultimate competitive advantage. Building a StoryBrand does this by teaching you: The seven universal story points all humans respond to; The real reason customers make purchases; How to simplify a brand message so people understand it; and How to create the most effective messaging for websites, brochures, and social media. Whether you are the marketing director of a multibillion-dollar company, the owner of a small business, a politician running for office, or the lead singer of a rock band, Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.

Book Lead with a Story

Download or read book Lead with a Story written by Paul Smith and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2012 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated "corporate storytellers." 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing "strategic narratives." Procter Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. The reason for this is simple: Stories have the ability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could. Whether you are trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Lead with a Story contains both ready-to-use stories and how-to guidance for readers looking to craft their own. Designed for a wide variety of business challenges, the book shows how narrative can help: * Define culture and values * Engender creativity and innovation * Foster collaboration and build relationships * Provide coaching and feedback * Lead change * And more Whether in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, storytelling is an essential skill for success. Complete with examples from companies like Kellogg's, Merrill-Lynch, Procter Gamble, National Car Rental, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, and more, this practical resource gives readers the guidance they need to deliver stories to stunning effect.

Book StoryBranding

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lapo Boost
  • Publisher : Lapo Boost
  • Release :
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  • Pages : 151 pages

Download or read book StoryBranding written by Lapo Boost and published by Lapo Boost. This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★ THE ORIGINAL - New Edition 2023 - AMAZON BEST SELLER - Over 50,000 copies sold ★ ⚠️ SECRET BONUS INSIDE THE BOOK ⚠️ MASTER YOUR BRAND STORYTELLING - BOOST YOUR BUSINESS! ❌ Struggling to deliver your brand's message effectively? ❌ Want to stand out from your competition but don't know how? ❌ How would your business change if you could master the art of storytelling and skyrocket your sales? Discover the comprehensive guide to creating captivating brand narratives, engaging your audience, and leading your market... No one can deny the power of storytelling. It's the key to capturing attention, sparking emotion, and driving action - all elements necessary for a successful brand. However, crafting a compelling brand story is not always an easy task. ⚠ If you're reading these lines, chances are you're looking for ways to tell your brand story more effectively, engage with your customers in a more meaningful way, and differentiate yourself in a competitive marketplace. Here's the good news: your search ends here. Instead of struggling to find your brand voice and engage your audience, you can learn the secrets of successful brand storytelling and turn your business into a market leader. So, how can you craft compelling narratives, engage your audience, outshine your competitors, and boost your sales? ✅ Your answer lies within this book! With an engaging and straight-to-the-point approach, this book explores the art of storytelling for brands, offering practical strategies for creating relatable and engaging narratives that connect with your audience and boost your sales. Finally, you have the chance to access the valuable information that has allowed thousands of businesses to revolutionize their branding and marketing strategies. And it's all in this guide. Here's what you'll have learned after reading this book: Basics of Brand Storytelling: Understand the principles of effective brand storytelling and how to apply them to your business Crafting Your Brand Narrative: Learn how to create compelling and engaging stories that resonate with your target audience Engaging Your Audience: Discover strategies and techniques to captivate your audience and build meaningful connections Differentiate Your Brand: Learn how to stand out from your competitors through unique and innovative brand storytelling Boost Sales Through Storytelling: Find out how to effectively use storytelling to drive customer engagement and increase sales Stay Ahead of Trends: Understand the latest trends in brand storytelling and how to incorporate them into your marketing strategy And much, much more… Stop worrying about how to deliver your brand's message and start captivating your audience with compelling narratives. The keys to successful brand storytelling are just a click away... DON'T KEEP STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BRAND'S IDENTITY - Buy your copy NOW and master the art of storytelling for brands TODAY..

Book Strategies for Telling Stories to Grow a Brand

Download or read book Strategies for Telling Stories to Grow a Brand written by Fabian Silvio and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strategies for Telling Stories to Grow a Brand" is a comprehensive guide that reveals the secrets to leveraging the power of storytelling to drive brand growth and engagement. Whether you are a marketer, brand strategist, or storyteller, this book provides valuable insights, practical techniques, and real-world examples to help you create compelling brand narratives that resonate with your audience. Discover how to tap into emotions, build authentic connections, and create memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact. Explore the art of crafting compelling brand narratives, navigating cultural differences, and maintaining consistency across channels. Learn how to measure the impact of your storytelling efforts and adapt to changing audience preferences and emerging storytelling formats. With actionable strategies and expert guidance, this book empowers you to unlock the true potential of storytelling in growing your brand. Elevate your storytelling skills, differentiate your brand, and forge deep connections with your audience that drive brand loyalty and advocacy. Are you prepared to take your brand's narrative to the next level? Purchase "Strategies for Telling Stories to Grow a Brand" now and gain the knowledge, techniques, and insights to transform your brand narratives. Join the ranks of successful brands that have harnessed the power of storytelling to captivate audiences and achieve remarkable growth. Unleash the potential of storytelling and propel your brand to new heights. Get your copy of this valuable resource right away to avoid missing out!

Book Creating Signature Stories

Download or read book Creating Signature Stories written by David Aaker and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “All marketers should heed [the] advice” of this brand marketing guru in his latest book on digital storytelling.” —Joseph V. Tripodi, former Chief Marketing Officer, Subway and Coca-Cola Stories are orders of magnitude which are more effective than facts at achieving attention, persuading, being remembered, and inspiring involvement. Signature stories?intriguing, authentic, and involving narratives?apply the power of stories to communicate a strategic message. Marketing professionals, coping with the digital revolution and the need to have their strategic message heard internally and externally, are realizing that a digital strategy revolves around content and that content is stories. Creating Signature Stories shows organizations how to introduce storytelling into their strategic messaging, and guides organizations to find, or even create, signature stories and leverage them over time. With case studies built into every chapter, organizations will realize the power of storytelling to energize readers, gain visibility, persuade audiences, and inspire action.

Book Storynomics

Download or read book Storynomics written by Robert McKee and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the hottest, most in-demand seminar offered by the legendary story master Robert McKee -- Storynomics translates the lessons of storytelling in business into economic and leadership success. Robert McKee's popular writing workshops have earned him an international reputation. The list of alumni with Academy Awards and Emmy Awards runs off the page. The cornerstone of his program is his singular book, Story, which has defined how we talk about the art of story creation. Now in Storynomics, McKee partners with digital marketing expert and Skyword CEO Tom Gerace to map a path for brands seeking to navigate the rapid decline of interrupt advertising. After successfully guiding organizations as diverse as Samsung, Marriott International, Philips, Microsoft, Nike, IBM, and Siemens to transform their marketing from an ad-centric to story-centric approach, McKee and Gerace now bring this knowledge to business leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Drawing from dozens of story-driven strategies and case studies taken from leading B2B and B2C brands, Storynomics demonstrates how original storytelling delivers results that surpass traditional advertising. How will brands and their customers connect in the future? Storynomics provides the answer.

Book Storytelling In Business

Download or read book Storytelling In Business written by George Diamond and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2021-12-31 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Are About To Discover How To Leverage The Power Of Storytelling To Get Customers To Want To Buy From You, Build Strong Customer Loyalty, Maximize Your Profits And Achieve Much More! Storytelling has been connecting serious brands around the world with serious customers for decades and through it, these businesses been enjoying an ever-increasing engagement, loyalty and profits. Think of the most popular brands around the world – when you look closely, they all have a story that make them resonate with their target audience. From soft drink manufacturers to makers of chocolates, fast food joints to beer manufactures to even organic food brands, every serious brand has a story…. And yes, storytelling is an essential part of content marketing; it's a powerful technique that assists business owners craft and convey their message to their customers in the most reliable, engaging and captivating way to spur attention, emotional connection and long-term purchases. What business wouldn't want that? By virtue that you are reading this, it is likely that you've heard a thing or two about storytelling for business and are not certain what steps to take, when and how exactly to go about telling your business story…. Lucky for you, this book seeks to address just that by addressing all manner of questions going through your mind: How does a good story look like? How do you craft a compelling story? Is there a template or universal structure? Are there any tips I should consider? How do I avoid mistakes? These and countless similar questions are addressed in this book which is designed to give you a gentle introduction to the concept of storytelling, show you why you need it and how you can use it to build a powerful brand in clear, easy steps. So if you're a beginner who wants something simple, straightforward and comprehensive, then keep reading! More precisely, this book covers the following: The basics of brand storytelling, including what it is, what it entails and examples of excellent storytelling Why businesses should leverage the power of storytelling How to develop and tell your business/brand story step by step, including the keys to effective storytelling in business When you should use storytelling for your business The components of a powerful brand story that you should be using and how to use them The framework for organizational storytelling The structure of business storytelling The things you have to do when creating stories The strategies that can enhance your stories How to create compelling stories How to tailor stories to special circumstances How you can compose attractive business story titles The tips, dos and don'ts in storytelling The storytelling tips for a business How to measure the results of a business storytelling project Real stories, and a template to get you started …And so much more! So whether your sales have been on a downward spiral, or you've been having more of a flat curve, this guide will see to it that your business makes a positive change, and you realize all your short-term and long-term financial goals. Like most things, it all starts with a simple step… Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!

Book The Strategic Storyteller

Download or read book The Strategic Storyteller written by Alexander Jutkowitz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world needs more storytellers. Storytelling is an inherently innovative activity. When organizations find their best stories and tell them to the world, they’re not only building a reputation, they're flexing the same muscles that allow them to pivot quickly around crisis or opportunity, and solve problems more creatively. For individuals, crafting stories is the primary way we can make sense of the world and our place in it. The Strategic Storyteller is a comprehensive, practical guide to transformative storytelling. In its pages you will learn how to: Tap into your and your organization's unique sources of wonder, wisdom, and delight Boost individual and collective creativity Understand the storytelling strategies behind some of the world’s most powerful brands Unlock the secrets of the great strategic storytellers of the past Build a place where your stories can live online Distribute stories so they have staying power and reach in the digital age Convene audiences by going beyond demographic stereotypes and tapping into enduring human needs Understand how unshakable reputations are built out of stories that accumulate over time Sooner or later all of us will be asked to tell stories in the course of our professional lives. We will be asked to make a case for ourselves, our work, our companies, and our future. The Strategic Storyteller tells you how.

Book The Laws of Brand Storytelling  Win   and Keep   Your Customers    Hearts and Minds

Download or read book The Laws of Brand Storytelling Win and Keep Your Customers Hearts and Minds written by Ekaterina Walter and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling authors of The Power of Visual Storytelling comes the highly anticipated follow-up, The Laws of Brand Storytelling―the definitive quick-reading rulebook for how to use the power of storytelling to win over customers’ hearts, minds, and long-term loyalty We have been sharing stories from the beginning of human civilization―for good reason. Stories captivate our attention and build communities by bringing ideas, emotions, and experiences to life in a memorable way. This is proving to be an increasingly potent strategy in the era of the connected digital consumer. With consumers more empowered than ever before, your brand isn’t what you say it is anymore, it is what consumers say it is. As a result, capturing customers’ hearts and minds today requires businesses to prioritize emotional connections with customers, to be in the moment, having authentic conversations, to share relevant, inspiring stories that move and motivate people to take action. How?By following these laws:•The Protagonist Laws: Know Who You Are•The Strategy Laws: Understand Your Goals•The Discovery Laws: Find Your Story•The Story-Making Laws: Craft Your Story•The Channel Laws: Share Your Story•The Laws of Engagement: Engage with Your CommunitiesPacked with inspiring tips, strategies, and stories from two leading marketing innovators, The Laws of Brand Storytelling shows business leaders and marketing professionals the power storytelling has to positively impact and differentiate your business, attract new customers, and inspire new levels of brand advocacy. The authors lay down the law―literally―for readers through a compelling step-by-step process of defining who you are as a brand, setting a clear strategy, sourcing the best stories for your business, and crafting and delivering compelling narratives for maximum effect. Win your customers’ hearts and minds, and you win their business and their loyalty.

Book Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling  Audience Engagement  and Business Strategies

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling Audience Engagement and Business Strategies written by Hernández-Santaolalla, Víctor and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As media evolves with technological improvement, communication changes alongside it. In particular, storytelling and narrative structure have adapted to the new digital landscape, allowing creators to weave immersive and enticing experiences that captivate viewers. These experiences have great potential in marketing and advertising, but the medium’s methods are so young that their potential and effectiveness is not yet fully understood. Handbook of Research on Transmedia Storytelling, Audience Engagement, and Business Strategies is a collection of innovative research that explores transmedia storytelling and digital marketing strategies in relation to audience engagement. Highlighting a wide range of topics including promotion strategies, business models, and prosumers and influencers, this book is ideally designed for digital creators, advertisers, marketers, consumer analysts, media professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, executives, researchers, academicians, and students.

Book Brand Storytelling in the Digital Age

Download or read book Brand Storytelling in the Digital Age written by S M A Moin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inextricably linked to human evolution, storytelling has always been a key element of the marketer’s toolkit. However, despite extensive practitioner interest, academic research on the topic currently falls short. This book highlights how storytelling has evolved from an ancient art to contemporary marketing science, placing it in the context of digitisation and social media. It reflects the dramatic shift in brand storytelling in which marketers are in the driving seat, leaving consumers to do the navigating. Based within the context of AI, the influence of VR, AR, big data, and new media, this book predicts a creative renaissance in brand storytelling; one that will be at the intersection of science, art and humanity. The author suggests that there will be a shift from ad to art through the use of cognition and emotion, data and fiction. It suggests that through storytelling, brands will be able to connect with their customers’ hearts and minds. Drawing upon interdisciplinary research on neuroscience, emotional attachment and narrative theory, the book critically analyses existing theories, practices and applications of storytelling, providing a platform for debate between academics, researchers and practitioners.

Book Once Upon a Tech Startup

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jim Rapport
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2023-03-16
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Once Upon a Tech Startup written by Jim Rapport and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to take your tech startup to the next level? Do you want to build a strong brand that resonates with your audience and drives growth? If so, you need to harness the power of storytelling. And there's no better guide than Jim Rapport, the storytelling and brand growth expert who has helped countless startups build their brands and grow their businesses. In his latest book, "Once Upon a Tech Startup: Storytelling Strategies for Building a Strong Brand," Rapport reveals the secrets of effective storytelling and shows you how to create a compelling brand narrative that will captivate your audience and drive results. This book is a must-read for: Tech entrepreneurs looking to build a strong brand that stands out in a crowded marketplace Marketing professionals seeking to leverage the power of storytelling to drive engagement and conversions Anyone who wants to learn the art of storytelling and apply it to their business or personal brand Here are just a few of the benefits you'll gain from reading this book: Learn how to craft a compelling origin story that resonates with your audience and communicates your brand's values and personality Discover how to leverage customer stories and user-generated content to build emotional connections and social proof Develop a content marketing plan that tells a cohesive brand story and engages your audience across multiple channels Measure the impact of your brand storytelling and continuously improve your strategy for maximum results Gain insights from real-world case studies of tech brands that have excelled in storytelling and built strong, memorable brands But that's not all. By reading "Once Upon a Tech Startup," you'll also gain the benefits of benefits, including: Attracting more customers and increasing revenue through a strong, memorable brand Building trust and credibility with your audience by sharing your brand story and customer stories Creating a loyal community of brand advocates who will spread the word about your business Standing out in a crowded marketplace by telling a unique, authentic brand story Enhancing your personal brand and career opportunities by mastering the art of storytelling Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your tech startup to the next level. Order "Once Upon a Tech Startup" today and start building a strong, memorable brand through the power of storytelling.

Book Brand Bewitchery

Download or read book Brand Bewitchery written by Park Louis Howell and published by Happy H Press. This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brand Bewitchery is for leaders of purpose-driven brands who seek a proven system to clarify their brand story, amplify their impact and simplify their life. The book guides readers through the Story Cycle System(TM) to craft their overarching brand narrative, a process that has grown business by as much as 600 percent. But how you tell your story is critical to success. Brand Bewitchery also includes two dynamic story structures. Readers will learn the And, But & Therefore foundational narrative framework to focus all of their messaging for more compelling communications. Plus, they will apply the Five Primal Elements of a short story to create a big impact. Brand Bewitchery features 12 precise story quests: individual and team-building exercises that help the brand creator find, craft and tell true stories that sell. These real-life stories not only support their new brand narrative crafted within these pages but ensure their content hacks through the noise to hook the hearts of their customers. When finished with this guide book, readers will have revealed their most powerful stories for their personal brand to grow their influence and their business brand to generate a measurable increase in sales while increasing the productivity of their people and enhancing lives in the communities they serve. The storytelling structures in Brand Bewitchery, tested over more than a decade through hundreds of businesses and the thousands of people, simply help leaders excel through the stories they tell.

Book Aaker on Branding

Download or read book Aaker on Branding written by David Aaker and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aaker on Branding" presents in a compact form the twenty essential principles of branding that will lead to the creation of strong brands. Culled from the six David Aaker brand books and related publications, these principles provide the broad understanding of brands, brand strategy, brand portfolios, and brand building that all business, marketing, and brand strategists should know. "Aaker on Branding" is a source for how you create and maintain strong brands and synergetic brand portfolios. It provides a checklist of strategies, perspectives, tools, and concepts that represents not only what you should know but also what action options should be on the table. When followed, these principles will lead to strong, enduring brands that both support business strategies going forward and create coherent and effective brand families. Those now interested in and involved with branding are faced with information overload, not only from the Aaker books but from others as well. It is hard to know what to read and which elements to adapt. There are a lot of good ideas out there but also some that are inferior, need updating, or are subject to being misinterpreted and misapplied. And there are some ideas that, while plausible, are simply wrong if not dangerous especially if taken literally. "Aaker on Branding"offers a sense of topic priorities and a roadmap to David Aaker's books, thinking, and contributions. As it structures the larger literature of the brand field, it also advances the theory of branding and the practice of brand management and, by extension, the practice of business management.

Book Stories Sell

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matthew Dicks
  • Publisher : New World Library
  • Release : 2024-06-11
  • ISBN : 1608689050
  • Pages : 215 pages

Download or read book Stories Sell written by Matthew Dicks and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WIN CUSTOMERS AND BUILD BRANDS THROUGH THE POWER OF STORYTELLING Moth GrandSLAM all-time champion storyteller, writer, and business coach Matthew Dicks presents a guide to using the power of storytelling for success in business of any type or size. Matt has found that the basic principles of effective storytelling are universal, teachable, and more crucial than ever for business communication. Jam-packed with examples, Stories Sell reveals the ingredients of a compelling story and then demonstrates how they can be incorporated into persuasive marketing copy, productive face-to-face conversations, effective sales pitches, and presentations that people actually want to hear. Topics include: • The three elements of a winning story: stakes, suspense, and surprise • Finding the right narrative structure (and why beginning at the beginning isn’t always the best method) • The power of being vulnerable: how admitting your mistakes can build rapport with audiences • When and how to use humor • Zigging while others zag: making yourself stand out from competitors Whether you’re an online marketer, advertising professional, salesperson, small business owner, independent contractor, or Fortune 500 executive, Stories Sell will teach you to find your voice and get your message across for maximum impact and profit.