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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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Unlocking predictable growth starts with one thing: message market match.

In this episode, Park Howell welcomes Charles Gaudet—CEO of Predictable Profits, creator of The Predictable Profits Operating System™, and "The CEO Whisperer" (Yahoo Finance)... more

Discover how to make your message truly heard with Dan Manning, former fighter pilot, speechwriter, and military diplomat turned professional storyteller. In this episode, Dan reveals his simple, repeatable "Before, Change, After, Meaning" framework ... more

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Unlocking Post-Click Success: How to Convert Clicks into Customers with Shamir Duverseau

Are you pouring budget into digital ads, getting plenty of clicks—but not enough conversions? You're not alone. Most marketers focus on getting the click, but ... more

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Finding the Right Story for Your Audience with Lee Schneider Are you telling your story in a way that truly connects with your best customers? Most businesses try to be everything to everyone, but the real magic happens when you focus on the 20% of y... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Manning
Former fighter pilot, speechwriter, and professional storyteller who helps founders and executives move ideas to action
Build the Story / Storytelling Consultancy
Episode: #557: How to Be Heard: Turning Audience Pain into Business Impact, with Dan Manning
Shamir Duverseau
A marketing expert with 25 years of experience at major companies, including Disney and Marriott, focusing on post-click psychology.
Episode: #556: From Clicks to Conversions: Fixing Your Post-Click Story, with Shamir Duverseau
Lee Schneider
Founder of Red Cup Agency, award-winning podcast producer, and USC professor
Red Cup Agency
Episode: #555: Which Story Should You Tell and to Whom, With Lee Schneider
Shamir Duverso
Founder of Smart Panda Labs
Smart Panda Labs
Episode: #555: Which Story Should You Tell and to Whom, With Lee Schneider
Jeff Hyman
CEO of Recruiting Rockstars and author of the best-selling book, Recruiting Rockstars
Recruiting Rockstars
Episode: #554: How Great Brand Storytelling Helps You Recruit Rockstars, With Jeff Hyman
Jen Perry
Executive Creative Director at Vagrants with a background in leading creative teams for major brands.
Vagrants
Episode: #553: How to Turn AI Into Artful Intelligence That Inspires Your Brand Storytelling, With Jen Perry
Christopher Vogler
Legendary Hollywood story consultant and author of The Writer's Journey
Episode: #552: How Stories Are Alive And Energize Your Brand, With Christopher Vogler
Joe Pulizzi
Founder of Content Marketing Institute and The Tilt, best-selling author of seven books.
Content Marketing Institute
Episode: #551: Why Building Your Audience Now is the Only Moat Against AI, With Joe Pulizzi
John Bucher
Executive Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, a renowned mythologist and storyteller.
Joseph Campbell Foundation
Episode: #550: How to Use The Hero's Journey in Business and in Life, With John Bucher

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
    Belgium4 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 Kingdom7 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 States10 months 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

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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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Talking Points

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#556: From Clicks to Conversions: Fixing Your Post-Click Story, with Shamir Duverseau
Q: What are some of the secrets that you know that we all need to really pay attention to?
Focus on usability first before persuasion, ensuring that websites provide clear information to facilitate decision-making.
#556: From Clicks to Conversions: Fixing Your Post-Click Story, with Shamir Duverseau
Q: Can you explain a little bit more, maybe even with Disney, what are the traditional barriers between IT and marketing that you come across that you are now fixing?
Traditional barriers include a lack of communication and collaboration between marketing and IT, leading to misunderstandings about what is required from both sides.
#555: Which Story Should You Tell and to Whom, With Lee Schneider
Q: What are some common story gaps seen in business narratives?
One big gap is sensitivity to the listener and not reading the room, which is crucial for engaging an audience effectively.
#555: Which Story Should You Tell and to Whom, With Lee Schneider
Q: Can you share an example of finding a theme within a story?
Lee shares a personal story about a high school writing assignment and how that experience helped him realize the emotional impact of storytelling.
#555: Which Story Should You Tell and to Whom, With Lee Schneider
Q: What do you recommend to people? What kind of due diligence discovery do they need to do in advance of their audience?
You need to dig into what matters to you personally and how that connects with your audience's needs. Use a theme generator to uncover that personal story.

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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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2. Coaching Real Leaders
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Recent guests on Business of Story include:

1. Dan Manning
2. Shamir Duverseau
3. Lee Schneider
4. Shamir Duverso
5. Jeff Hyman
6. Jen Perry
7. Christopher Vogler
8. Joe Pulizzi

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