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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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Dr. Laura Sicola reveals why expertise alone won't get you heard — and the 3 Cs that turn knowledge into leadership influence.

You've mastered your subject. You know your material cold. So why does the room glaze over when the stakes are highest?

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Mark Roberge scaled HubSpot from $0 to $100M in revenue as its Chief Revenue Officer — and now teaches founders and operators at Harvard Business School why most growth strategies fail. The answer isn't effort. It's sequence.

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How to Find Your Million Dollar Story, With Elizabeth Brett

What if your most powerful business story is the one you've been most afraid to tell?

In this episode, Park Howell sits down with Elizabeth Brett — former NBC reporter, creator of Story ... more

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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

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Elizabeth Brett
Former NBC reporter, creator of Story Alchemy, founder of StoryCycle Genie
Story Alchemy / StoryCycle Genie
Episode: #573: How to Find Your Million Dollar Story, With Elizabeth Brett
Bryan Adams
CEO of HappyDance; employer brand strategist
HappyDance
Episode: #567: The TRUTH Brand Storytelling Framework for Hiring, With Bryan Adams
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

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 217 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
    Belgium7 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 Kingdom10 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

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Gleans actionable storytelling tips you can apply immediately.
Guests bring diverse perspectives and practical case studies.
Park asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations digestible and useful.

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#567: The TRUTH Brand Storytelling Framework for Hiring, With Bryan Adams
Q: How does HappyDance practically deliver on storytelling for a large enterprise?
HappyDance builds configurable career websites that reflect the brand, personalizes experiences for candidates, and uses AI to surface relevant stories and roles, resulting in higher conversion and more qualified applicants.
#567: The TRUTH Brand Storytelling Framework for Hiring, With Bryan Adams
Q: For those listeners who aren't completely versed on employee branding, what is it exactly and can you give an example?
Employee branding is the employer-side of branding, focusing on attracting and keeping top talent by articulating the organization's true internal purpose and culture; Bryan cites Nike as a standout example where the brand was tailored to attract talent by linking on-brand purpose with internal experiences.
#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.

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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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2. Bryan Adams
3. Sara Connell
4. Marcus Sheridan
5. Bruno Sarda
6. Shawn Nelson
7. Nick Jain
8. Joe Lazer

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