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The Business of Story helps sales and marketing leaders excel through the stories they tell. Hosted by Park Howell, known as The World's Most Industrious Storyteller, this popular weekly show is ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts internationally and is the #1 Business Storytelling Podcast according to Feedspot. #StoryOn!

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The TRUTH Brand Storytelling Framework for Hiring, With Bryan Adams

How do you build an employer brand that attracts the right candidates and repels the wrong ones? Bryan Adams — CEO of HappyDance, founder of Ph.Creative, and employer brand strateg... more

What if your best ideas aren't something you have to grind for — but something you can learn to receive?

In this episode of the Business of Story, Park Howell sits down with Sara Connell — 5x bestselling author, founder of Thought Leader Academy, a... more

Is your ad agency truly indispensable — or is it one AI update away from irrelevance?

Marcus Sheridan — bestselling author of They Ask, You Answer and Endless Customers, and founder of AI Trust Signals — joins Park Howell on the Business of Story t... more

How are you augmenting your intelligence — artificially or artfully? And which approach is actually sustaining your brand?

Bruno Sarda, EY Americas Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader, Top 10 Global Sustainability Influencer, and host... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Connell
5-time best-selling author, Academy Founder
The Download / Sara Connell
Episode: #566: How to Access Your Genius Creativity on Demand, With Sara Connell
Marcus Sheridan
World-renowned communication expert, author of They Ask, You Answer
Marcus Sheridan Consulting / Brightsea (as context from conversation)
Episode: #565: How to Make Your Ad Agency Indespensible, With Marcus Sheridan
Bruno Sarda
EY Americas Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader; Host of Sustainability Matters podcast
Ernst & Young
Episode: #564: From Compliance to Culture: How AI and Story Are Rewriting the Sustainability Playbook, With Bruno Sarda
Shawn Nelson
Founder and CEO of Lovesac
Lovesac
Episode: #563: The Mistakes and Miracles of the Lovesac Brand Story, with Shawn Nelson
Nick Jain
Co-founder of Eagle Rock CFO
Eagle Rock CFO
Episode: #562. How to Understand the Narrative Behind Your Numbers for Growth, With Nick Jain
Joe Lazer
CMO of Pepper; Co-Founder of Contently; author of Super Skill
Pepper; Contently
Episode: #561: Why Storytelling Is the One Skill AI Can Never Replace, with Joe Lazer
Rachel McCord
Founder of the McCord List Media Network; Host of McCordless Today; author of You Can't Heal Your Life, But I Know a Guy
McCord List Media Network
Episode: #560: The Story You're Afraid to Tell is the One That Changes Everything, with Rachel McCord
Charly Tate
Founder and chief kindling officer at Kindling Works; host of Tater Thoughts Podcast
Kindling Works
Episode: #559: Why Tone is the Missing Link in Brand Storytelling Success, with Charly Tate
Charles Gaudet
Creator of The Predictable Profits Operating System; CEO Whisperer
Predictable Profits
Episode: #558: Unlocking Message Market Match: The Secret to Predictable Profits, With Charles Gaudet

Host

Park Howell
Host of Business of Story, recognized as the World's Most Industrious Storyteller who facilitates discussions on storytelling applications in business contexts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Top podcast in brand storytelling

    Park gives lots of value for his audience but also his guests in every episode. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    efficado
    Belgium6 months ago
  • Why I Keep Coming Back to This Show

    Business of Story is one of the few shows that actually teaches storytelling in a way that clicks. Park Howell makes it feel simple, but powerful. Every episode gives you something real you can use. I keep coming back to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kasper_MC
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A Gem of a Show

    Hands down my favorite new podcast find! Will be binging this all weekend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbin Marx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome.

    Park is amazing. So fun and nice and inquisitive and smart. Super valuable information. I recommend listening over and over again. Or, at least once.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Woodson21Detroit
    United Statesa year ago
  • speaking your story with Park

    Park is the master-

    helping thousands of clients to share their stories. I was honored to be his guest and add to the Business of Story toolkit

    Learn how to get your story across with proven nonverbal and oral image techniques.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurie Schloff
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the high value delivered in each episode, focusing on actionable storytelling strategies.
The variety of guests from different industries provides a wealth of perspectives and knowledge.
It has become a favored resource for marketing professionals looking to adapt their strategies to modern storytelling challenges.
The podcast is praised for its insightful guests and the host's engaging style that makes complex topics accessible.
Many recommend it for anyone interested in improving their storytelling abilities in a business context.

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#566: How to Access Your Genius Creativity on Demand, With Sara Connell
Q: What is the Gamma Walk and how does it work right now for someone listening?
The Gamma Walk is a practice where you first generate a strong, loving desire for a specific outcome, then walk or move in a way that keeps you present, while listening for ideas that drop in; you capture them as they come and look for patterns later, using an app to track and reflect on them.
#563: The Mistakes and Miracles of the Lovesac Brand Story, with Shawn Nelson
Q: How did the Branson experience influence your subsequent growth and strategy?
It provided a boost in credibility and capital at a critical growth phase, reinforced the importance of bold, global exposure, and underscored the value of mentorship and connections in scaling a disruptive product.
#563: The Mistakes and Miracles of the Lovesac Brand Story, with Shawn Nelson
Q: So what were some of the things that you had to do to win on Richard Branson's show?
The experience involved high-stakes challenges across multiple countries, culminating in winning a million dollars that helped stabilize and grow Lovesac while opening doors to venture capital and leadership opportunities within the Virgin group.
#559: Why Tone is the Missing Link in Brand Storytelling Success, with Charly Tate
Q: How can listeners start a tone-focused deep dive into their own brand?
Start with why, pause to reassess, use mood boards, and consider a structured process to align visuals, messaging, and tone with the core purpose.
#559: Why Tone is the Missing Link in Brand Storytelling Success, with Charly Tate
Q: What is the biggest misconception brands have about tone?
Many brands either ignore tone or fail to consider how it will be perceived by different audiences, focusing only on facts or timelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Business of Story

What is Business of Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on empowering sales and marketing leaders, this podcast explores the art and science of storytelling as a powerful tool for business success. Featuring expert guests from various industries, discussions revolve around practical storytelling techniques, emotional engagement, and audience connection. Themes include brand storytelling, recruitment through narrative, and the effective use of technology in enhancing storytelling processes. Unique frameworks like the 'And, But, Therefore' model are shared to inspire listeners to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with their audiences. It also covers the intersection of storytelling with contemporary issues like artificial intelligence, emphasizing how narrative can strengthe... more

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1. Sara Connell
2. Marcus Sheridan
3. Bruno Sarda
4. Shawn Nelson
5. Nick Jain
6. Joe Lazer
7. Rachel McCord
8. Charly Tate

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