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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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What separates elite performers from everyone else isn't skill, strategy, or preparation. It's psychology.

Collin Henderson knows this firsthand. A former Division I wide receiver at Washington State University, seven-time author, and host of the M... more

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What does it take to stop competing on price and start commanding attention? One word. Your core belief.

In this episode of the Business of Story, host Park Howell sits down with Brian Burkhart, founder of Square Planet and one of America's top com... more

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What makes a brand story powerful enough to move millions of people on the world's most complex issue? Not more data. Not louder messaging. Not a bigger ask. The answer, according to serial entrepreneur Ryan Kohn, is radical simplicity — and a single... more

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What if your best customers are already sold — before you ever say a word?

That's the promise of the PULL framework, and in this episode, startup advisor and author Rob Snyder breaks down exactly why smart, well-resourced founders keep pushing bril... more

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Brian Burkhart
Founder of Square Planet; former Disney Submariner; Fortune 500 communication strategist
Square Planet
Episode: #578: Find Your One Word and Become Impossible to Ignore, With Brian Burkhart
Ryan Kohn
Founder of Point One, sustainability-focused brand storyteller
Point One
Episode: #577: How Almost Nothing Changes Everything in Your Brand Storytelling, With Ryan Kohn
Rob Snyder
Harvard MBA, McKinsey veteran, startup founder, author of The Power of Pull
Harvard University (alumna/association) and author of The Power of Pull
Episode: #576: The Power of Pull: Find Customers Who Are Already Sold, With Rob Snyder
Elliott Rayner
Fractional Head of Storytelling; Product Narrative Expert; author of The State of Storytelling 2026
Freelance / Independent consultant
Episode: #575: Elliott Rayner on Why 81% of Your Team Can't Tell Your Story
Jason Swenk
Founder of Agency Mastery; host of Smart Agency Master Class Podcast; author of Operator to Owner
Agency Mastery
Episode: #574: Jason Swenk: Own Your Business Before It Owns You!
Brett Hurt
CEO/entrepreneur, author of Love Conquers Fear
Data World, Bazaarvoice, Love Conquers Fear
Episode: #573: A Tech Titan's Warning: Better AI Won't Save Us. Better Humans Will, With Brett Hurt.
Rob D. Willis
Former British music producer, now strategic story producer for tech leaders and founders
Independent/Consultant
Episode: #572: How to Simplify Complex Ideas to Get Your People to Act, With Rob D. Willis
James Taylor
Global keynote speaker on creativity, innovation, and AI
Independent speaker leveraging AI in branding and storytelling
Episode: #571: AI Doesn't Replace Your Story. It Helps You Tell It Better, with James Taylor
Dr. Laura Sicola
Author of Speaking to Influence, Mastering Your Leadership Voice
Herself (Author/Coach)
Episode: #570: How to Command the Room, Connect the Dots, and Close the Deal, With Dr. Laura Sicola

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Park Howell
Host and creator of The Business of Story, focused on brand storytelling for business leaders.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Find your scene

    “Don’t look for your story. Look for your scene, and your story will find you.” Park’s episode with Ryan Kohn was a potent demonstration of exactly this. Such a treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Media_HW
    South Africa16 days ago
  • 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
    Belgium9 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 Kingdoma year 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 States2 years ago

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Park asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations digestible and useful.

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#575: Elliott Rayner on Why 81% of Your Team Can't Tell Your Story
Q: And where do you see this trend going in the future?
The trend is evolving toward a broader integration of storytelling into operations, with more roles blending marketing, product, and governance; we'll see new job titles and more standardized approaches to owning and delivering the narrative across the enterprise, aided by AI tools that support execution but not the core meaning.
#577: How Almost Nothing Changes Everything in Your Brand Storytelling, With Ryan Kohn
Q: What is the StoryCycle Genie and how does it help brands with storytelling?
Park asks about the StoryCycle Genie; Ryan explains it as a narrative-based brand assessment tool that analyzes how a brand shows up, identifies gaps, and proposes a concise UVP and positioning aligned with the hero's journey.
#577: How Almost Nothing Changes Everything in Your Brand Storytelling, With Ryan Kohn
Q: How did you come to found Point One and shape its core philosophy?
Ryan describes an evolution from entrepreneurial roots to eco-focused ventures, culminating in a branding system that distills complex climate action into a single, repeatable narrative—centered on making participation effortless and culturally relevant.
#574: Jason Swenk: Own Your Business Before It Owns You!
Q: What are the five stages of the founder identity evolution and why do they matter?
The five stages—operator, manager, architect, CEO, and owner—are a progression that helps founders transition from doing everything to building systems and leadership that can run the business. Each stage requires different structures, processes, and delegation, and moving through them ensures the company isn't dependent on the founder for daily operations.
#576: The Power of Pull: Find Customers Who Are Already Sold, With Rob Snyder
Q: What is the practical way to describe a product so a buyer pulls it rather than being pushed to buy?
Focus on a concise description that plugs into the buyer's existing workflow, demonstrates how the story is used on autopilot, and shows measurable visibility into usage and potential revenue uplift.

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

A practical, insight-driven show focused on the art and science of storytelling in business. Episodes routinely explore how authentic narratives, customer-centric branding, and AI-enabled tools can transform marketing, recruitment, and growth. Guests range from founders and CEOs to authors and consultants, all sharing actionable frameworks, case studies, and tactical steps to turn stories into measurable business outcomes. Noteworthy are deep dives into storytelling frameworks, post-click optimization, and AI's role as an augmenting partner rather than a replacement for human storytelling. This program is especially valuable for leaders, marketers, and founders looking to elevate their brand through compelling, credible narratives and scala... more

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1. Brian Burkhart
2. Ryan Kohn
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4. Elliott Rayner
5. Jason Swenk
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7. Rob D. Willis
8. James Taylor

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